Erewash Sound

Curves members aim to help families in need

Curves of Ilkeston is encouraging women in the area to demonstrate the spirit of giving by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive.  And, even though donating food to families in
need is its own reward, the club is offering compelling incentives for both
existing and potential members who participate.

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New prospective MP for Erewash announced

After borough MP Liz Blackman announced her decision to stand down at the next election after 13 years, the name of the next prospective candidate has been announced.

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TV celebrities to help raise hospice funds

A reality TV show contestant and former soapstar, now TV weatherman are to attend an event to raise funds for Risley's Treetops Hospice.  'The Apprentice'  contestant Howard Ebison will be joined by 2009 winner Yasmina Siadatan at the fundraising event to be held at Latino's Restaurant, Chilwell Road, Beeston on March 26th at 7:30pm.  Money raised will go towards the Ripple Appeal as part of plans to raise £1m for a hospice extension.  Call 0115 939 4551 or e-mail award(at)treetopshospice.org.uk. 

Police consultation in Kirk Hallam

Police officers in Kirk Hallam are to hold a consultation with local residents to discuss policing and issues regarding perceptions of any crime in the area.  Officers will be at Ladywood Road Co-op from 3:30pm to 5:30pm on Saturday 13th March.

New school facilities from housing development

A planning agreement between the borough council and a housing development has led to a new extension for a Draycott primary school.

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School fund-raiser celebrates 21 years

A Long Eaton firm responsible for helping a number of local schools and playgroups is celebrating 21 years of business. 

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Going live - your comments

Welcome to Erewash Sound!  The wait is finally over, and the borough has its very own radio station.  We've already been deluged with messages, phone calls and e-mails - here's just a few of them received so far....

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Safer Neighbourhood PC gets award

A Safer Neighbourhood officer covering the Ilkeston Rural area has received an award for his productive use of Derbyshire Constabulary’s new mobile data terminals.

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Ilkeston Festival 2010 - get involved!

Local schools and community-based arts organisations have been working together to develop an arts festival in Ilkeston (IF). The festival has been a great success and is now in its 4th year!   Last year it attracted over 3,500 people who took part in a wide range of high quality events including exhibitions, performances, workshops, open studios, an arts market and an environmental festival amongst others activities.

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Ilkeston Scala Cinema Listings

Scala Cinema – Market Place - Ilkeston www.reelcinemas.co.uk
Screenings from Friday 5th March for 7 days

Alice In Wonderland (PG) Contains moderate fantasy violence
Sat and Sun at 12:30, 3:00, 5:30 and 8:00pm, Mon to Thur at 5:20 and 7:45pm.
Walt Disney Pictures, Tim Burton and an all-star cast present a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time.  Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.