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Three Oaks Homes launched with a bang
Corporate launch at Enderby Leisure Centre
20 November 2008
The sky above Enderby and neighbouring areas of Blaby was illuminated by fireworks, ensuring the arrival of a new housing association was marked with a bang.
Three Oaks Homes (TOH) now owns and manages almost 2,200 properties following a stock transfer from Blaby District Council.
Legal and financial negotiations were completed this month and the corporate launch was held at Enderby Leisure Centre.
Read more here »
Comment on this itemSchools acting on transport with play
19 November 2008
Pupils at The Meadow Community Primary in Wigston and Newbold Verdon Primary were among many across the county have been learning about the problems of traffic congestion through an interactive play.
Altogether the theatre show "Road Race" has been performed in 10 primary schools in Leicestershire.
Local 'car clockers' have £370,000 confiscated
19 November 2008
At a proceeds of crime hearing at Leicester Crown Court, a father and son who dealt in second-hand cars have had more than £370,000 worth of assets confiscatedsold after they sold vehicles with clocked mileages.
Earlier this year, a court heard that the defendants, Anthony and Tyrone Leadeatt, sold cars with the mileage clocks turned back by as much as 100,000 miles.
Book Early for Christmas Ghost Walk around Enderby
14 November 2008
The Enderby Christmas Ghost Walk is an ideal way to enjoy a little early Christmas Spirit.
The popular walk on Friday 5th December starts at 7.30pm from Enderby Parish Church....
Enderby Exhibition will give details of potential development sites
Local Development Framework (LDF) Core strategy (Alternative Options)
12 November 2008
Blaby District Council is asking people for their views on how the Council can best plan for the development which needs to take place in the District over coming years.
The views of residents and businesses in Enderby and surrounding areas are being sought as to where people think it would be best to locate the 8,650 houses and a large employment site which are required within the District by 2026.
An exhibition where Enderby residents can find out more before they submit their views is being held at Enderby Civic Centre on Monday 24th November (4.00-9.00pm).
At the exhibition, planning officers will be available to talk to members of the public and discuss their views...
Enderby Danemill Primary School needs your vote!
Voting begins in Leicester Mercury 'Sing for your School' competition
08 November 2008
As we reported in October, Enderby Danemill Primary School is among a number of schools taking part in the Leicester Mercury's Sing for your School competition.
The youngsters are hoping their video performances of Christmas music puts them at the top of the class.
You can view the Blue and Gold Class song and the Danemill Singing Club song »here.
They join hundreds of children at schools across the County taking part in the competition which gives children the chance to perform Christmas carols and win prizes for themselves and their school.
Described as an 'X Factor-style' event, the competition is split into two categories - primary and secondary.
The Leicester Mercury competition has the backing of Leicester and Leicestershire Education Authorities. 112 schools are taking part and over 180 vidoes have been uploaded to the Leicester Mercury website.
» View the Danemill video entries here...
Wardens signal community approach to flood planning
05 November 2008
The increasing threat of climate change means that extreme weather events are happening more frequently - and a list produced by The Environment Agency identifies Enderby as an area at risk of flooding.
With the risk of floods across the country becoming more regular, it is essential that local people are prepared before any flooding occurs in this area.
Among other nearby areas identified are Whetstone, Croft, Narborough and Littlethorpe. In each area, it may only a specific part of the community that is at risk, not necessarily the whole village or suburb.
Leicestershire, along with Leicester and Rutland, has developed a new approach to planning and preparing for this possibility here.....
12 hour RPM/Spin Challenge
Couple aim to raise money for Coping with Cancer charity
04 November 2008
Terry Wootton was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer a little over a year ago, on October 24th 2007.
He underwent operations and has had radiotherapy as well as several treatments of chemotherapy.
Terry wrote to the EYE telling us that his wife Karen has organised a 12 hour RPM Challenge on December 13th 2008 at Enderby Leisure Centre, in aid of the 'Coping with Cancer' charity.
Terry (pictured left with wife Karen) says:
"I am hoping to have an operation to remove the tumor, this has been unsuccessful in the past but, the chemotherapy has reduced the size of the tumor and with a bit of luck an operation will be possible"
There are approximately 17 people doing the whole 12 hours and are training hard for the event.
Anyone interested can turn up on the day to do an hour or more, on a first come first served basis - in exchange for a donation to the charity.....
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