Community Notices

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

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)

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£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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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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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 […]

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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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East Midlands families urged to wash hands on Easter farm visits to combat harmful bugs

With the Easter holidays fast approaching, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding families planning visits to farms and petting zoos to make sure they wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals, fences and other surfaces to avoid picking up harmful infections that can cause serious illnesses. In 2024, there were 362 reported cases of cryptosporidium in the East Midlands. Farm animals naturally carry bugs including cryptosporidium, E.coli and salmonella, which can be passed to […]

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Stock image: Credit: NHS Blood & Transplant

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Ockbrook blood donor with NEO blood urges more people to donate

A lifelong donor from Ockbrook who has the NEO blood that can help critically ill babies is urging more people to give blood and says "there is no easier way to save a life". Nigel Vaughan, 70, is preparing to make his milestone 250th donation in April and is proud that his B negative blood can help the tiniest patients. His plea comes as the NHS reveals that one in four donors have the specific blood needed by babies in […]

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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

East Midlands families urged to wash hands on Easter farm visits to combat harmful bugs

Ockbrook blood donor with NEO blood urges more people to donate

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