Borough Wide News
09/06/2023: Rail passengers travelling from Ilkeston Railway Station may see that their trains are full of colour as network operator Northern celebrates Pride Month alongside colleagues and the communities it serves.
08/06/2023: With temperatures expected to soar in parts of the UK this week, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help the over 69,500 people estimated to be living with dementia across the East Midlands stay safe and hydrated during the hot spell.
08/06/2023: Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill has been reappointed as the Chair of Network Rail to serve a further two years. The move was recently announced by the Transport Secretary.
08/06/2023: The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has published its annual statistics report ‘Prescription Cost Analysis - England 2022/23’.
08/06/2023: Staff at an Ilkeston care home have expressed their excitement after announcing plans for its latest community initiative - the creation of a reminiscence area inspired by the vibrant culture and style of the 1960s.
07/06/2023: Long Eaton police officers have released images of a man they would like to speak to who may be able to help with the investigation regarding a dog bite.
07/06/2023: New data published from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show record levels of gonorrhoea and syphilis diagnoses in 2022.
06/06/2023: More dates have been added to the popular Dementia friendly walk events.
06/06/2023: Ilkeston Brass are an enthusiastic and ambitious 4th section brass band, based on the Nottingham/Derby border. They are keen to recruit new cornet and tuned percussion players and rehearse on Sunday and Thursday evenings in their dedicated band room at Stanton-by-Dale.
To get involved or find out more, send e-mail to secretary.ilkestonbrassband @ gmail.com. All are welcome to join this friendly band..
06/06/2023: The Sandiacre Lock Cottages are open for visitors on the third Sunday of each month and Bank Holidays until November 2023 from 10:30am to 3:30pm.
There are also special openings on other dates across weekdays and Sundays for organised groups.
For more details, please contact Glyn Stendon on 07809 251441 or by e-mail to glynstenson @ hotmail.com.
Admission to the cottages is free - refreshments are available and dogs are welcome.
Please note that, due to the historic nature of the cottages which were built in 1779, access for disabled people is limited and some parts are inaccessible to wheelchairs or to people unable to climb steep stairs.
Donations towards the cost of opening the cottages are appreciated.