VILLAGES
| Published date | 28 July 2021 |
Friends group spokesperson Brenda Lewis says they are very disappointed at the problem currently being faced and are appealing for anyone who can help with information on those responsible for the damage to come forward and tell them.
On the question of vandalism in Meadow Park, Brenda says last year a tree in the park was completely stripped of its bark and it has since died. "We hoped that we would see no more vandalism of this sort.
"Sadly that is not to be the case and further incidents have been reported this month," says Brenda..
The Friends group have released photos of a tree that was stripped of its bark earlier this month an d two trees have been attacked in this way this month.
"It has got to stop," says Brenda. "Please keep an eye out for vandalism in the park and report it to our local police officer, PC Kelly Carlile who mobiled number is 07725 925330 or email her at Kelly.carlile@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police. ukSHOW CANCELLED. Attempts to beat the pandemic situation caused by the Covid-19 virus have failed as far as the organisers of East Leake flower and vegetable show are concerned and chairman Jenny Britt says for a second
year the show has had to be called off.
It was to have been taking place in the village hall as usual but Jenny told the Echo that it was just not possible to proceed because of the continuing fear of escalating the virus more than it is now.
The annual show has been running for many years. It ran into a difficult patch five years ago but then local resident stepped in and organised the event for one year. Jenny Britt stepped in as chairman two years ago and is still in post.
SOLAR FARM. Outline proposals for a second solar farm on land north of East Leake have been released.
RES, a company involved in solar energy, is "exploring the potential for a 49.9MW solar farm on Kingston Estate, approximately 0.75 km northwest of East Leake and 1.3 km south of Gotham.
The proposed development will consist of "fixed tilt bi-facial, groundmounted solar arrays." According to the company the project could supply about 14,000 homes with " clean low carbon electricity each year, contributing to UK carbon targets and helping towards tackling the pressing issue of climate change."
The company says it is "currently working on detailed assessments to ensure any impact on the environment, landscape, heritage and local residents is appropriately assessed prior to submitting a planning application."
Fields in the Sharpley Hill area in East Leake may also be turned into a solar farm.
Opdenergy have submitted plans to Rushcliffe Borough Council to install a 4.2 MW solar farm
on fields to the east of the British Gypsum plant north of East Leake village.
The predicted capacity is 4.2 megawatts, giving enough generated capacity for 1,150 houses. It is expected to save 225,000 tons of CO2 per year over 30 years.
The solar energy company say that will "do our utmost to address any concerns raised by the local community.
Opdenergy has already met with East Leake Parish Council to explain their proposals.
Rushcliffe Borough Council is still considering submissions made in relation to the Sharpley Hill solar farm planning application.
The Planning Application can be viewed by visiting https://planningon-line. rushcliffe.gov.uk/…/search. do… and entering reference number 21/00703/FUL.
PANCAKES IN JULY. Young people connected to East Leake St Mary's Church -- with their own title of East Leake Youth -- didn't let the fact they could not this safely hold activities for Pancake Day at the right time this year because of the coronavirus situation and went ahead with their own version, be it somewhat late.
Sad their members: "We missed our usual Pancake Social so much that we are having it this month instead. Who says you can't do Pancakes in July?" The event went ahead last week, traditionally on a Tuesday. It took place in the Rectory garden. WILDLIFE FEATURES AT DEVELOPMENT. Specialist features have been included in a new housing development in East Leake in order to protect local
wildlife and create a community linked to the local environment.
In The Skylarks, a new David Wilson development
on Rempstone Road, a meadow grassland area is being created to provide a continued and undisturbed nesting habitat for birds.
Other ecology-conscious features of the new development include bat and bird boxed scattered around the development and small holes, known as "hedgehog highways ", created in the fences between the properties so that hedgehogs can travel and forage throughout the development.
The developer is also providing reptile refugia log piles around the perimeter of the site.
Existing trees and hedgerows have been retained on the perimeter of the site and two blocks of scattered trees are located within the centre of the site.
MEADOW PARK TFIDY UP. Working parties from the Friends of Meadow Park have made a welcome return to tidying up the park.
Tasks undertaken recently have included the cutting back of the American dogwood regrowth in Bateman Field followed by a general walk around the paths cutting back any overhanging brambles.
Blackthorn growth in the Arboretum has been cuit back and general remedial work in the area was carried out.
A trial fitting of Ground Guard Tiles has been put in place under the two seats in the Arboretum, topped up with path gravel which will hopefully stabilise the area under people's feet as they sit and enjoy the park.
Willow has been harvested from the trees in Gibson's Field which has been stored for future use of the Forest School.
Drainage pipes have also been fitted under the path which goes by the railway embankment adjacent to Bateman Road copse.
SPECIAL CHALLENGE.
Members of the East Leake St Mary's parish church Youth organisation have taken up a challenge to cover a distance of 500 miles in all sorts of ways --to highlight the need for raising cash for the West Bridgford Friary Group. And they say they will 500 miles … and 1,500 more.
The Going Deeper groups are walking, running, paddling, swimming and cycling...
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