Erewash Sound

KIDZ AKTIV: The 10th Ilkeston Scouts

The 10th Ilkeston Scouts are on the look out for new leaders.  The troupe meets once a week at The Bartram Centre in Stanley Common, firstly with Beavers from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on Mondays. Cubs meet on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and Scouts meet on the Mondays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and on Fridays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  You don't need to be experienced to lead, so if you're interested in taking on a new challenge, contact Georgina Halford on 0115 932 2423 for further information.

New Minibus Purchases By Local Luncheon Club

A new 12 seater minibus has been purchased by a local luncheon club.  Members hope to be able to share the new vehicle with other community groups in the area.  Eventide Luncheon Club bought the minibus to transport housebound and disabled members to functions.  However, the group, which meets at the Eventide Hall, Hayeswood Road, Stanley Common every Monday is seeking other local groups in the Stanley Common and Stanley area. Working with Common Care, a local community forum, the vehicle is available for outings.  For more information, contact Pat Trueman on 0115 944 3442

New On-Site 'HQ' For Allotment Holders

Delighted allotment holders at Stanley now have a new on-site ‘HQ’ for their meetings, thanks to a bumper £690 grant from Erewash Borough Council’s Voluntary and Community Fund.  Stanley Gardeners Association successfully applied for the money to fund the much-needed shed – and had the cashpot boosted by a further £200 thanks to a grant from Councillor Carol Hart, the Council’s deputy leader and Lead Member for Community Services.

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