Draycott

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.

Latham Listens to Responsible Property Maintenance Company

SBC Property Services received stirring commendations on their high safety and quality standards from Mid-Derbyshire Parliamentary Candidate, Pauline Latham, on her recent visit to their West Hallam premises.

New Message From Local PC

A police community beat officer message box is now situated in the post office in Victoria Road. Any messages for the village beat officer PC Roche, can be left in the box. Alternatively you can contact her by calling 0115 9725789 or 07999 589300..

Adult Tap Dance Class In Draycott

Classes in Ballet, Tap and Modern for children from pre-school to advanced levels run at St. Mary's Church Hall in Draycott. In addition, Adult Tap Class also run every Monday from 7:00pm till 8:00pm for which all levels are welcome. For more information, contact Vicky Lee on 07878 238443 or 01332 873689.

Aerobics Classes In Draycott

Aerobics classes, for both beginner and intermediate levels run on Mondays from 6:00pm--7:00pm at St. Mary's Church Hall, Draycott. For more information, contact Vicky Lee on 07878 238443 or 01332 873689.

The Newsletter For Draycott...

The Draycott Newsletter is regularly circulated to all households in the village. If you have not received a copy and would like one contact Val Lewis, parish clerk, on 01332 875278 or email draycottpc(at)btconnect.com. (Please change the '(at)' for an '@' before e-mailing.)

Waiting Restrictions To Be Reinforced

Waiting restrictions in a number of Draycott roads are being reinforced by Derbyshire County Council. Drivers cannot park on the west side of Elvaston Street and the south side of Station Road from 8am Monday until 6pm Saturday. There is a proposed limited waiting time in parts of the south side of Victoria Road, during Monday, 8am, until Saturday, 6pm. The restrictions are being reinforced as a technical requirement in view of the new parking restrictions whereby all councils will be responsible instead of the police.

The 1st Draycott Rainbows

The 1^st Draycott Rainbows meet on Tuesdays from 5.30pm until 6.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall in Market Street. They would welcome any new girls aged between 5-7 who would like to join. For more information contact Rose, 1^st Draycott Rainbow Guider, on 01332 872298.

Ockbrook, Borrowash & Draycott First Responders Group

Sixteen people have already joined Ockbrook, Borrowash & Draycott First Responders Group after a call for volunteers. Organised by the Church Wilne Rotary Club and trained by the East Midlands Ambulance Service, volunteers are equipped with and trained on the use of essential medical equipment to be able to respond early to localised calls for help before paramedics arrive. To set up the new group, the Rotary Club will raise funds for the kit required.

Art & Crafts Group In Draycott

An Art & Craft Group meets on Mondays, starting at 2:00pm at Draycott Methodist Church. All are welcome. Why not pop along and join in for a cup of tea or coffee and find out if there is something for you?

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