How well do you know your Ilkeston? Compiled by Danny Corns 1. Who built Station Road? 2. Where was IIkeston Mill and what did it produce? 3. Where was the Top Hat situated and what was its previous name? 4. What was the earlier name for Awsworth Road? 5. The former maternity home Parkhurst was the residence of a well known Ilkeston chemist at one time. What was his name? 6. What was Johnnies recreation ground in its earlier years? 7. How did Cranmer Street get its name? 8. Where was the Railway Inn? 9. Prior to Ilkeston’s main sewage works being built at Hallam Fields, where was the earlier works? 10. Why is Nursery Hollow so called? Answers appear on the next page. ——————
Library update ‘Hopefully by the time you read this our Upper Floor will be reopen to the public. The reopening was delayed to unexpected extra repairs needed to replace rotten timbers in the roof. Unfortunately the meeting room will be closed for a little while longer but we will reopen that as soon as we possibly can. We would like to say thank you to all our library users who have been patient during this time. Future library events include continuation of our Mindfulness Colouring group, and our Crafty Sew and Sews. We always welcome new members to these meetings and it is a chance to meet new people and share your interests. Wednesday January 18th we will be hosting a Well being Health Day with opportunity to chat to various organisations including Erewash fitness team, Live Life Live Longer, try a Yoga taster session, hand massage etc. Please come along and support this event….free refreshments available. If you are a group or organisation and would like to promote yourselves at this event please contact me on 01629533275 and we will try and accommodate you. Future dates for your diary… Book sale (ex stock) from mid December onwards. The Library will be closed for the holiday from 1pm 24th December , reopening again on Wednesday 28th December; and closed Monday 2nd January. Crafty Sew and Sews: 10th January 1.30 to 4pm Mindfulness Colouring Group: 17th January 1.30 – 3.30pm Women’s Health and Well Being Day: 18th January 10am till 2pm Please note there will be no Rhyme time session 30th December, but they carry on as normal from 6th January at usual time 10am till 10.30am. Wishing you all a Happy Christmas holiday and happy New Year.’ We wish all at Ilkeston Life a very happy Christmas too, and would like to say what good things we are told about your paper from the public who visit us. A true local newspaper which we are pleased to distribute for you. Regards Jackie Swepstone Assistant in Charge Ilkeston Library Tel 0115 930 1104
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Do you struggle to keep warm in winter? Community Concern Erewash is running a Winter Survival Project which is free of charge for vulnerable Erewash residents. Community Concern Erewash can provide a Winter Survival pack to the most vulnerable people in the borough which will have a range of practical supplies to help them keep warm when temperatures drop. The pack will contain the following essential winter warmers: Hot water bottle; Blanket; Hat; Gloves; Socks; Thermometer; Torch. Whilst we always recommend that people maintain a healthy temperature in their home, we know that for some this just isn't possible because of worries about unaffordable fuel bills. For these people having a survival pack could ensure they stay warm and well. The qualifying criteria to determine who should receive a pack are: anyone who is a vulnerable adult, elderly, frail, with a combination of physical, mental or social needs which makes them at high risk of hospital admission, falling, or preventable ill health during the cold period. The scheme, funded by the Erewash Clinical Commissioning Group, is being run by Community Concern Erewash in an effort to reduce the number of excess seasonal hospi-
Erewash Borough Council has received a ‘good report’ through the Local Government Association’s (LGA) peer challenge. The peer challenge is an initiative aimed at improving the performance of local authorities. Erewash Borough Council commissioned a challenge and a small team of peers – experienced officers and members of other local authorities – to spend time at the council this week to see how it was shaping up.
tal admissions this winter. To request a pack please contact Kim tel. 0115 9444146 or email info@communityconcernerewash.co.uk. Packs are supplied to Erewash residents, are subject to the qualifying criteria and whilst stocks last. Community Concern Erewash is a company limited by guarantee No.4075646 and registered in England and is a registered charity No 1087371. Registered office: Symes Centre, Bright Street, Ilkeston, Cotmanhay, Derbyshire DE7 8NH www.communityconcernerewash.co.uk
Maggie announces winner of 2017 Calendar Card Competition Erewash MP Maggie Throup, has announced the winner of her ‘Design a Calendar Card Competition’, which was open to children up to year 6 across the constituency. The winning design, drawn by Billy Page, has now been printed on thousands of 2017 calendar cards and is being distributed to local residents by Maggie and her team. Commenting on the competition, Maggie said: “All the designs were amazing and so it has been extremely difficult to choose a winner. “I am delighted to announce that the overall winning is Billy Page of Hallam Fields Junior School, Ilkeston with an excellent picture of the Erewash Canal. “Runners up have also been chosen and I am pleased to announce that they are Harmeny Stevenson, Brandon Derbyshire, Abigail Renshaw, Ellie Grainger and Mace Oldershaw. “I would like to thank all the children who took the time to enter and I will be sending out certificate to each of them shortly. “The winning design now features on the front of my 2017 calendar card, which we are in the process of delivering to residents across Erewash to use and enjoy throughout 2017.”
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As part of the challenge, a wide range of people connected to the council were interviewed and the review focused on several areas, including leadership, governance, financial resilience and corporate capacity. Councillor Chris Corbett, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says: “I welcome the LGA’s initial feedback and am delighted and encouraged that the review has shown this council in a good light. We look forward to receiving the full report in the New Year to confirm what we are doing right in these financially-challenging times and to see any areas in which we can look to further improve or change. “I would like to thank our staff and members for their valuable contribution to the review while carrying out their day-to-day duties. I would also like to thank the members of the peer team for coming to Erewash; it was a very positive experience.” The council has already been told that the challenge went well and it has achieved a good report. The full report will be made available by the LGA early next year and will be published on the council’s website.