Community Notices

From market and site pitches to shop opening: local butcher goes from strength to strength

A husband-and-wife-run local butchers has gone from strength to strength, with business improving so much that they have moved from temporary set ups in markets and local venue car parks to the opening of a new shop. MJ Meats was set up as a mobile business by Mark Jacques in 2024, going on to take up temporary pitches for short periods of time at various locations across the borough. In between, it has gained a 5-star rating based on user […]

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Community Notices

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 11th April 2026

We've teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to £25,000 by playing for as little as £1 a week in their weekly draw. Prizes start at £25 for three matched numbers, £250 for four matched numbers, £2,000 for five matched numbers and if you can match ALL six numbers, £25,000 is yours! Match two numbers and get three extra tickets for the following draw! The winning numbers for Saturday 11th April 2026 are […]

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Green Doctor Cath with Lynda and the boiler (Credit: Groundwork)

Community Notices

Broken boiler repaired for free through Green Doctor charity

When Lynda’s boiler started to leak and malfunction, she didn’t have the money to get it serviced. The problem persisted for a year until regional charity Groundwork Five Counties helped her get a free boiler repair through Cadent. Lynda from Long Eaton is a single mother with three adult children, one who lives at home. She has arthritis in her knees, sleep apnoea, and works part-time with not much disposable income. When the boiler, situated in an upstairs room, started […]

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A crowd at The Glow Music and Arts Festival in Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

£300k to boost community groups

Community groups in Erewash will soon be able to apply for a grant to boost their funds. Erewash Borough Council recognises the fantastic work done by community organisations and the difference they make to residents. That’s why there have already been a range of successful Community Grant Schemes offering up to £3,500 to support local organisations. These schemes will continue, but the council will also be introducing a new grant scheme using the Erewash Investment Fund. This would offer grants […]

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Community Notices

New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Derbyshire County Council has launched Healthy Beginnings, a new county-wide campaign designed to help parents to be get the most up to date, trustworthy information to support a healthy pregnancy. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Derby City Council, Joined Up Care Derbyshire and other local health organisations. It brings together practical guidance, expert advice and local support services covering everything from preconception health to what to expect during pregnancy. Healthy Beginnings aims to give people who are planning […]

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Food waste bin delivery team member Peter (Credit: EBC)

Community Notices

Get ready for food waste collections

Food waste collections start in Erewash from Monday 30th March 2026. Here is everything you need to know. You should already have received: A grey kitchen caddy (5 litres) for indoors. A green food waste bin with lockable lid (23 litres) to be emptied by the council’s crew An instruction leaflet. A roll of compostable liners for your grey kitchen caddy. A sticker so you can number your green food waste bin. If you live in a flat, your bins […]

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Community Notices

Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival: 2026 Creative Writing Competition (Deadline: 26th June)

The Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival are staging a creative writing competition on the theme of 'Flight'. A maximum 1,500 prose is permitted. Entry is FREE but the deadline is Friday 26th June 2026 and for unpublished writers only. You'll need to complete a form available from www.ictaf.org for the chance to collect one of three prizes. There is separate prize for entrants aged 18 and under, but entries are limited to one poem per person. For more details, and […]

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Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival: 2026 Poetry Competition (Deadline: 26th June)

The Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival are staging a poetry competition on the theme of 'Spread Your Wings'. A maximum 40 lines is permitted. Entry is FREE but the deadline is Friday 26th June 2026. You'll need to complete a form available from www.ictaf.org for the chance to collect one of three prizes. There is separate prize for entrants aged 18 and under, but entries are limited to one poem per person. For more details, and to request an application […]

27 March 2026 14

Community Notices

Remembering senior school days in Ilkeston and the surrounding areas

Officials behind the Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival are offering local people the chance to look at old photographs and newspaper clippings about their old school, and to bring along their own photos, listen a tiny bit to the history of the school and have a good chat and reunion with old school friends over cups of tea and coffee. Ilkeston Library is set to play host at the event running from Monday 10th-Friday 14th August 2026 - but representatives […]

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From market and site pitches to shop opening: local butcher goes from strength to strength

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 11th April 2026

Broken boiler repaired for free through Green Doctor charity

£300k to boost community groups

New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Get ready for food waste collections

Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival: 2026 Creative Writing Competition (Deadline: 26th June)

Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival: 2026 Poetry Competition (Deadline: 26th June)

Remembering senior school days in Ilkeston and the surrounding areas

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