Erewash News
07/05/2010: The Derbyshire Autism Services Group Parent/Carer Support Group holds a monthly local session for parents/carers of children and adults with an autism spectrum condition.
13/04/2010: Are you an Oddfellow? If not - why not? The local branch is called the Pares Lodge and are celebrating their 200th anniversary in 2010. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm at the Rose & Crown in Draycott. After a short business meeting, a number of social events are held.
06/02/2010: Would you like to find out more about what health issues exist amongst Erewash people? If so, you're encouraged to join the Erewash Patient Involvement Forum. Anyone can join and no experience is needed. The group has legal powers which enables it to scrutinise how the NHS is being run in Erewash.
06/02/2010: Erewash residents can now recycle commonly used drinks cartons at special recycling sites across the Borough, as the Council trials a new Tetra Pak recycling scheme. Each year, UK beverage carton manufacturers produce approximately 55,000 tonnes of paper-based cartons for milk, juice, sauces and other liquid foods/drinks. This equates to around 2.3kg of cartons per household which could be recycled instead of thrown in the rubbish bin.
06/02/2010: Erewash Community Transport (ECT) is a door-to-door service in which passengers are collected from and returned to the front door. Passengers using wheelchairs can be easily accommodated. Vehicles have tail-lifts fitted and drivers are fully trained to ensure passengers travel in safety and comfort. ECT is an independent registered charity, which operates Dial-a-Bus on behalf of Derbyshire County Council.
06/02/2010: Dell Badminton Club is seeking new members. The group meets every Wednesday at West Hallam Community Centre, Station Road, from 8:00pm-10:00pm. For more details, contact club secretary Sue Selby on 0115 930 6742 or just turn up on a Wednesday.
06/02/2010: 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.
06/02/2010: 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.
06/02/2010: 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.
06/02/2010: 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.