TRENT COLLEGE FAMILY FUN DAY

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire holds a Family Fun Day in the grounds of Trent College annually. As usual there will be lots to entertain the whole family. Children can enjoy face painting, nature trail, bouncy castle, crafts and other fun activities on the day. There will also be stalls to wander around which will be selling handmade gifts and home décor. Cream Tea, Hot Dogs, Doughnuts and plenty of other treats will be available too. We are pleased to have Arabesque Dance Academy join us again to showcase their fantastic dancing as well as Long Eaton Family Martial Arts Academy who will be doing a Taekwondo demonstration. For information on being a stallholder please email us at fundraisingteam@ageukdd.org.uk. Join us at Trent College on Saturday 24th September from 11am - 3pm .  Free entry to the Event! 

Saturday 24th September 2022  -  11am-3pm. Trent College, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 4AD

Further information : Contact Beth Mills – beth.mills@agukderbyandderbyshire.co.uk or call 01773 766 922

SERVICES FOR HM QUEEN ELIZABETH 11

There will be church services held in Ilkeston and Long Eaton on Sunday September 18th, the eve of the State funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell, and the Mayoress will be attending a service at St Laurence Church in Long Eaton at 5pm. The Mayor will deliver a reading.

In Ilkeston there will be a service at St Marys’ Church on the Market Place at 6pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Chris Corbett, and the deputy Mayoress will be attending.

TEENAGER FOUND

Derbyshire police have issued an update on the whereabouts of a missing teenager Freddy Lewsley. The fourteen-year-old went missing on Friday, September 2nd and concerns were raised. He was believed to have connections to the Long Eaton area. Following an appeal on social media, Freddy has now been found safe. Officers from Derbyshire police have now thanked members of the public for their help in finding the teenager.

BIN COLLECTIONS EREWASH

There will be no bin collections in Erewash on Bank Holiday Monday, September 19th due to the state funeral for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Collections scheduled for Monday 19th September will now take place on Saturday 24th September. Residents whose collections would normally be on a Monday are kindly asked leave their bins out by 7am on September 24th.

 Any trade collections due on Monday 19th September will be collected between Tuesday 20th September and Friday 23rd September. Business affected will be contacted. Councillor Garry Hickton, Lead Member for Environment at Erewash Borough Council, says:

“September 19th will be a bank holiday which will give as many people as possible the chance to mark Her Majesty’s passing. I’m sure that residents will understand that in these circumstances there will be no bin collections carried out on that day. These will instead be carried out on the Saturday, a day when collections do not usually take place.”

MATLOCK - NOTTINGHAM SERVICE TO RETURN

A petition signed by thousands of people is believed to be part responsible for a rail service to be reinstated. East Midlands Railways Matlock to Nottingham service, which stopped at Long Eaton station, was suspended back in 2021 as part of cutbacks involving 43 routes. It is expected to be reinstated at the next timetable change which is due in December. Passengers travelling to and from Matlock have been having to change at Derby. 

Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed the announcement describing it as "Great news" that the service would be reinstated from 11th December adding: "This is an important issue affecting a number of commuters in Erewash and one which I have raised directly with EMR, as well as my Ministerial colleagues at the Department for Transport.

EMR has now written to me [stating] that services will initially operate in both directions during the morning and evening peaks, Monday to Friday as well as continuing to run on Sunday. EMR has also signalled their intention to restore a full service in the New Year, something which I will continue to make the case for over the coming months.

PAY TRIBUTE IN EREWASH

Erewash Borough Council will follow the national protocol for local authorities at this very sad time in order that residents may show their respects in the borough.

• Condolence books will be open at Ilkeston and Long Eaton town halls until the day following the State Funeral. A book of condolance is also available on the Palace's website.
• The local Proclamation of the new monarch will be made by the Mayor of Erewash outside Ilkeston Town Hall at 2pm on Sunday 11 September. 
• Flags at Ilkeston and Long Eaton town halls will be lowered to half-mast. In line with the Principle Proclamation in London, flags will be raised to full-mast at 11am on Saturday 10 and returned to half-mast at 1pm on Sunday 11th September.
• Floral tributes: For those residents who wish to lay floral tributes, an area has been set aside on the grassed banks approaching the war memorial at St Mary’s Church, Ilkeston and around the war memorial outside St Laurence’s Church on Long Eaton Market Place. Other items may be left inside the two churches where candles may be lit from 10am to 4pm. In lieu of floral tributes, those wishing to pay tribute can donate to a charity of their choice, one suggestion being the Royal British Legion.
• A Service of Remembrance will be held at St Mary’s Church Ilkeston and St Laurence’s Church, Long Eaton on the evening prior to the State Funeral commencing at 6.30pm. Further information to follow.
• A two minutes’ silence on the day of the funeral, should this be a working day, will be held at the Cenotaph, Ilkeston and the War Memorial, Long Eaton at 11am.

On the day following the funeral, all floral tributes will be sensitively removed and taken for composting. Flags will return to full mast and the condolence books closed.

MAYORS TRIBUTE

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell, says the borough’s residents share the deep sadness felt by the nation at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Following the announcement of the news, the Mayor said:

“On behalf of Erewash Borough Council and all our residents, may I say that we share the nation’s great sense of mourning. Queen Elizabeth had a long and remarkable life and will forever be remembered for her grace, her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service. This is a very poignant moment for the UK and the Commonwealth – and, indeed, the world – and we know residents in this borough will have their own special memories of the Queen, many from the countless royal visits she carried out in this country over the last 70 years. Queen Elizabeth II ruled for longer than any other monarch in British history and witnessed many key moments in history during her extraordinary reign. She was an important figurehead during times of enormous social change and travelled more widely than any other British monarch. Rest in peace your majesty.

Erewash Borough Council will follow the national protocol for local authorities at this very sad time in order that residents may show their respects in the borough. A book of condolance is available on the Palace's website. Books of Condolence have been opened at Ilkeston and Long Eaton Town Halls, while residents can also leave messages online via the council’s Facebook page.

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CAN YOU HELP US FIND MISSING TEENAGER

We are appealing for help finding teenager Freddy Lewsley, who has gone missing from the Swadlincote area. The 14-year-old was last seen on Friday 2nd September and could possibly be in the Long Eaton area. 

Officers have been searching and carrying out extensive enquiries to find Freddy, but are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking for the public’s help. He is around 5ft 2in tall, is of medium build and has short dark brown hair. Freddy may be wearing a tracksuit and have a black ‘Zavetti Canada’ puffer jacket.

Have you seen Freddy? Do you know where he might be now? Anyone with information should contact us using one of the below methods, quoting incident 889 of 2nd September:

·         Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page

·         Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact

·         Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form

·         Phone – call us on 101

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy 30th Birthday Benjamin Michael Simpson

Happy Birthday Benjamin for the2nd September.

Wishing you a Wonderful Day.

Lots of Love, Mum, Dad, Girlfriend Georgia and All the Family. 

XXX

HONOURING THE BRAVE

 Erewash Borough Council will honour more than 40,000 brave comrades who perished during the Second World War when it takes part in the national Merchant Navy Association’s commemorations. On Saturday 3rd September the council will fly the Red Ensign – the flag, commonly known as the ‘The Red Duster’ that flies on British Merchant Ships – at Ilkeston and Long Eaton Town Halls. Wreath-laying ceremonies will also take place on behalf of the residents of Erewash at the cenotaph in Ilkeston and at the war memorial in Long Eaton at 10.50am. The Mayor, Councillor John Sewell, will lay the wreath at Long Eaton and Councillor Carol Hart, the Leader of the Council, will lay the wreath at Ilkeston.

The Merchant Navy was a reserved occupation, with merchant seamen not permitted to join the armed forces during the Second World War. Merchant Navy seamen made an essential contribution to the war effort and each day 200,000 of them faced danger at sea to keep the country’s vital supply lines open. Within hours of the start of the war, the first casualty – the liner ‘Athenia’ was torpedoed with the loss of 118 lives.  From that day until the war ended, an average of more than one ship was lost every day, whilst battles with ‘U’ boats alone resulted in the sinking of more than 2,500 merchant ships. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell BEM, says:

“It is important to honour the role played by merchant seafarers during the Second World War, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice. Erewash Borough Council is proud to fly the ‘Red Duster’ at both its Town Halls in recognition of everything they did for this country.”

Residents are welcome to join the council in remembrance of the Merchant Navy and seafarers past and present.

GAMES WEEK

Residents are encouraged to visit Erewash Museum for a gaming themed extravaganza. From Tuesday 30th August to Saturday 3rd September Erewash Museum is celebrating all things game, from board games to video games and everything in between. Throughout the week tables will be set up for people of all ages to come and play classic board games. While there will be some games laid out by the museum, guests are also welcome to bring their own. There will be free crafting sessions throughout the week in The Hayloft where children can design their own card game. A video game themed trail will run throughout Dalby House where children can test their knowledge by pairing iconic gaming characters with their pixel homes. 

From Tuesday 30th August until Thursday 1st September, visitors will be able to hunt virtual reality items in the museum using the free TagTap AR smartphone app.

On Wednesday 31st August traditional seaside arcade games come to Erewash with the Penny Arcade. Amusement machines from fairground history will be in the museum grounds for visitors of all ages to enjoy. From 11am until 3pm, visitors can pay £1 for 10 old pennies to use on the variety of games. These can be paid for using cash only. Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says:

“Board games have been great entertainment for decades and have evolved massively over time. I think a week to celebrate the games of this generation and generations past is a fantastic idea and a brilliantly fun way to end the Erewash Museum’s summer events! I encourage all families to visit the museum and spend quality time together enjoying a variety of entertainment from board games to virtual reality.”

Please note: Erewash Museum is closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

Erewash Museum is located a short walk from Ilkeston’s Market Place. Admission is free for both the house and gardens. The volunteer-led tea room offers a variety of treats and drinks. For more information visit the Facebook page facebook.com/erewashmuseum, call 0115 907 1141, or email museum@erewash.gov.uk .

BIKER INJURED IN WILSTHORPE ROAD COLLISION

A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a collision with a car on Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton. The biker, a 28-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, no one else was injured in the incident. The accident occurred at around 4.20pm on Friday 26th August. A black Aprilia motorbike and a black Toyota Rav 4 collided in Wilsthorpe Road close to the junction with Woodland Avenue. The motorbike then further collided with a Vauxhall Astra.

 Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision and in particular those who may have dash cam or CCTV footage of what happened. If you have footage that may be useful for officers, please ensure it is securely downloaded to another device and kept safely for them to view. Reference number 22*498473 should be quoted in any correspondence.

·         Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page

·         Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact

·         Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form

·         Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the Crimestoppers website.

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