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Tesco - Sandiacre - Council statement

Subject: Withdrawal of Tesco store application, Sandiacre
Statement from Sue Blakeley, Director for Regeneration & Community at Erewash Borough Council:

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Local Salsa Classes

Classes in Salsa Dance are now running at Friesland School Gym.  The classes are available for all ages and skill levels with classes for beginners running from 7:00pm-7:55pm and a second class for experienced dancers running from 8:00pm-8:55pm.  For more details, contact Tracey on 07974 270381.  Please mention Erewash Sound's News Page when you call!

Disco Night In Sandiacre

Friday night is Disco night at the Red Lion, Sandiacre.  Admission is free for the event, which starts at 8:30pm.  Call 0115 939 7123 for more details.

The Long Eaton & District Branch of the Parkinsons Disease Society

The Long Eaton & District Branch of the Parkinsons Disease Society meets between 2:00pm and 4:00pm twice every month with a branch meeting held on the last Thursday and a less formal 'social' meeting on the second Thursday.  Meetings of this branch of the registered charity take place at the Sandiacre & District Conservative Club, Moorfield Crescent, Sandiacre, this being a cul-de-sac off Woodside Road.  A large car park is available, and transport can be provided if required by calling Frank Kirk on 0115 973 3579, allowing four days to arrange.  The Branch offers companionship, comfort and support to those with Parkinsons and their carers. 

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The Sandiacre Walking For Health

The Sandiacre Walking For Health group meets every Friday outside Doncaster Avenue's Library at 10:15am.  The group takes short walks over flat terrain, which last for up to an hour.  For more information, contact Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire (formerly known as Groundwork Erewash Valley) on 0115 949 0235.

Local Group To Oppose Plans For New Development

A campaign group set up to oppose plans for a major road across Erewash countryside to Stanton-by-Dale has created a new name and website.  The group - The Green Squeeze - has been established with the aim to stop a major road being constructed between a major development of around 4,000 homes and other buildings, and the A52.  Birmingham-based Spring Developments plans to pick one of five possible routes to the site, one of which is opposed by Green Squeeze. 

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Big Boost To Parking At Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre

Car parking at Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre has been given a big boost, thanks to a £15,000 improvement project.  Work on the parking area is now complete and has created more spaces and increased safety for customers of the popular centre.  The parking areas have been redesigned, creating an extra four spaces, and five wider bays have also been created immediately in front of the centre for people with disabilities.

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Popular Historical Book To Go Back To Print

A popular book which recalled life in Sandiacre during the 20th Century has been reprinted due to popular demand.  'Sandiacre Remembered' was first published in 2000 but sold out within two years.  Compiled and written by members of the local Heritage Group, the book has gone back to print after the group received requests for further copies.  Each copy costs £5 available by calling 0115 939 8057.

Sandiacre Safer Neighbourhood Management Team

Please find listed below the Safer Neighbourhood team meeting dates for Sandiacre during June.  Meetings can be defined as: Street briefings are short, open-air briefings about local crime figures and community initiatives.  Police surgeries are drop-in sessions allowing residents to meet their local officers, ask questions about neighbourhood policing or share any concerns they may have. Neighbourhood Panel meetings allow the public to raise and discuss any issues or problems within the area. The local policing priorities for the next three months will also be set during this consultation.

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