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www.ilkestonlife.com ILKESTON LIFE October 2021 4
HAVE service for Pop-up cafes at church Well done West Hallam
Blessing

have been a success
White Rose!
three special

church in Stanley hope that
says,’every little helps’. It
people All of us at St. Andrews a well known supermarket What a summer of Crick- grounds team, scorers, bar
et we’ve had!
staff, supporters, sponsors
is really uplifting to be in
you are well and staying
safe. church for these pop-up Massive congratulations and the West Hallam com-
munity as a whole for your
to our 1st XI on winning
YOUR Praise the Lord, the church The ‘pop-up’ cafe, from 2 cafes and hear the buzz of Division 3N, and well done continued backing of our
SAY vice for three special people noons started at the begin- God bless from us lot at St. superb Junior Roses for the Roll on 2022.
is now open to more than 30
conversation.
until 4 on Wednesday after-
wonderful club.
to our 2nd XI and all of our
people. So the Blessing Ser-
ning of August and contin-
Andrews. Please take care.
excellent progress made this
Up the Rose!
can now take place: Nellie
ues. They have proved to
Richard Hancock
year.
Wittering who passed away
Peter Hort
27th March 2020 at the age
Firstly (but not necessarily
of 104, Kath Trueman, who be a success on two levels. Stanley St. Andrews PCC A huge thanks to the
the most important) they
passed away 13th October have generated much need-
2020 at the age of 86 and ed income and we thank all
Jim Witham, who passed of those attending for their
away 5th October 2020 at generosity. Secondly, they
the age of 82. have provided a focal point
The service will be held at for the community to meet
Ilkeston Methodist Church, and have a chat, sometimes
Nottingham Road on Sun- with people they haven’t
day Oct 17th, at 10:30am. seen for a while. We are
Nellie was known for her pleased and heartened to be
singing and was always able to facilitate these ‘get
elegantly dressed and wore togethers’. There is however
big picture hats. a problem. The same few
Kath was the Mayor of the people are being called on
Borough from 1992 to 1993. to make this happen and in
She was also Mayoress, sup- the long term, this will be
Get in touch with porting her husband Paul, in difficult to sustain. It is vital
your views 2001. that we get some volunteers
By email preferably: Jim was a railway enthu- to help so that the very
siast, and he loved history,
letters@ilkestonlife.com especially about the life of ‘willing horses’ can have a
break. Please contact Gill
By post: Oliver Cromwell. on 0115 932 4695 if you
The Editor, Ilkeston Life, Sandra Toplis can help, even if it is only
1 Bath Street, Ilkeston, occasionally. There is more
Derbyshire DE7 8AH than one way of giving! As
Thank you Derbyshire folk LGBT meeting and eloquent delivery. Free dance trials
Fred came like a breath of fresh air
for helping Mary’s Meals For anyone interested, the next to our 2017 November meeting and Here at Kerry Ledger School of Dance
meeting of Belper Friends (an has attended nearly every meeting & Performing Arts, we are offering FREE
LGBT support group) takes place at since. He has always taken time and Dance & Performing Arts Trials.
trouble giving counselling, comfort
the Community Cottage, opposite and has solved numerous problems If you have a child that LOVES Dancing
Belper Bus Station, on Wednesday for attendees. and the Performing Arts, then why not
13th October and thereafter on the Fred helped a tragic gay Ilkeston book them on?
second Wednesday of each month man who had twice been beaten Our incredible classes are led by industry
professional level teachers and are inspira-
from 1 to 3pm. up, sustaining serious injuries. A tional, exciting and lots of fun!
We always ask the group what they very frightened man, he came to our Classes at KLSODance and Performing
would like to do over future months group just the one time to discuss his Arts offer your child the opportunity to:
including popular guest speakers and problems. Fred did the rest and, as I make friends, build up confidence, stay fit
local walks. recall, the culprit was convicted and and healthy, perform in amazing venues,
We’ll continue to be assisted by our went to prison. learn new life skills, take classes in various
friendly Hate Crime Monitoring We look forward to welcoming dance styles and performing arts, and have
Police Officer Fred Bray who has newcomers. an amazing time!
always electrified each meeting with Narvel Annable We have classes Monday to Saturday
his dazzling, powerful personality narvel@btinternet.com based at our studios in Ilkeston, Derby-
A big thank you for helping ing us reach children in the shire (DE7 8AU). Our classes are available
Mary’s Meals to feed chil- greatest need. Some members of Belper for ages 2.5 - 100! There really is some-
Friends at a garden meeting
dren every school day. We are deeply grateful to all with Police Officer Fred thing for everyone! To Book a trial…….
Today, more than two mil- our supporters and volun- Bray on the right (taking Email: kerryledgerdance@gmail.com
lion children will eat Mary’s teers, including in Derby- the picture). Contact us on Facebook: Kerry Ledger
Meals in some of the shire – we simply could not School of Dance & Performing Arts
world’s poorest countries. have reached this incredi- Instagram: @klsodance
Providing a daily meal in a ble milestone without you. Evie Ledger
place of education is help- We hope your readers will
ing even the most vulnera- join us in celebrating this
ble children to attend school amazing moment for Mary’s
and concentrate in lessons, Meals and continue to
giving them the freedom support us to reach the next
to learn and fulfil their hungry child.
potential. Daniel Adams, Executive
Mary’s Meals began in Director, Mary’s Meals.
2002, by feeding 200
children in Malawi.
Our growth since then has
been driven by so many acts
of kindness from people
from all walks of life, help-