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www.ilkestonlife.com ILKESTON LIFE February 2022 13
News
Doctors vacate Ilkeston Health Centre A little light Cleaner air in

wo surgeries are likely to “To ensure patients at both sites has a car park for patients and is entertainment Sandiacre
Tmerge because of problems in continue to have access to high on a bus route. It also runs exercise
hiring doctors. quality clinical care, Littlewick classes and social events including at Erewash he air has got cleaner for
The move follows the retirement of have successfully recruited some coffee mornings for carers.
Dr Simon Purnell and the decision excellent additional GPs and an The move has already been dis- Museum T135 families living near the
of two other doctors to step away adult nurse practitioner to support cussed by patient groups at both M1 motorway.
from clinical roles at Ilkeston the extra patient numbers and are practices, If approved, Dr Purnell’s High nitrogen levels were record-
Health Centre, South Street. continuing with further recruit- site at Ilkeston Health Centre will ance, music and artist-led ed from 1999 at the locations in
Now their patients are likely to go ment. shut on April 1. Dcraft workshops will all be Sandiacre and Long Eaton.
onto the books of Littlewick Medi- “It has been easier for Littlewick to The letter emphasises that patients part of a heart-warming Festival But now Erewash councillors
cal Centre on Nottingham Road, if recruit as they are a larger practice will need to take no action. Medi- of Light celebration at Erewash have been told the problem has
the move is approved. No staff will and can offer more support to doc- cal notes will be moved across to Museum. eased with the widening of the
be made redundant. tors that are new to Derbyshire. Littlewick. The afternoon of family-friendly motorway and variable speed
Details were sent to patients by “They are also a training practice The medical teams are inviting fun and learning will turn the spot- limits.
partners of the two practices in and have good links with both people to give their views by letter light on celebrating the importance In a report to the council’s exec-
a letter which said: “Excellent Derby and Nottingham GP training or email. of light and what it means across utive, members were told: “The
patient care remains our number schemes and medical schools.” different cultures. introduction of ‘smart’ motor-
one priority. The letter points out that Littlewick The special event is on Saturday way technologies to the north
12 February and will feature work- and south of junction 25 is also
expected to improve traffic flows,
Increase in cremation fees Enjoyed his visit shops, crafts and lantern making reduce congestion and improve
Enjoyed his visit
from 2pm until an uplifting dance
A football fan calling himself
A football fan calling himself performance at 4.30pm. air quality.”
remations are to rise to £748 at cent in one fell swoop.” ‘Grasshopper’ came to watch This will be followed by a magical Lorraine Poyser, director of
‘Grasshopper
came to watch
’
CBramcote where running costs As well as an allowance for inflation, the Ilkeston v Halesowen match finale at 5pm – a short lantern environmental and community
the Ilkeston v Halesowen match
are expected to keep increasing. the committee agreed to add £10,000 procession from Erewash Museum services, told the meeting that
recently. He posted his verdict
The new fee is an increase of 2.5per to the budget to meet “unavoidable recently . He posted his verdict to Ilkeston Market Place. This consultations had been carried
on social media:
cent and applies to the funeral of increases in certain items.” on social media: will feature children who have out.
I visited from Oldham.
anyone over the age of 18. Bereavement services manager Lou- I visited from Oldham. made their lanterns during the day There had been no objections to
Excellent match experience.
Profits of £400,000 each will go to ise Singer told the meeting that the Excellent match experience. plus larger scale lanterns made ending the regular tests.
Belting atmosphere and fair
Erewash and Broxtowe borough crematorium was in line to handle Belting atmosphere and fair by young people at Ilkeston’s One area covered 130 homes
play.
councils, which own the complex. 2,450 services by the end of the play. Dallimore Primary School and the south of junction 25 in Long
Big crowd: 2,428.
The new budget was approved by financial year, the total expected. Big crowd: 2,428. youth mentoring service Parkside Eaton. The other included five
Incredible for a team in the
a meeting of councillors who sit on And she said that staff had been Incredible for a team in the High. homes on Derby Road, Sandia-
8th tier of English football.
Bramcote Bereavement Services pleased to arrange a Christmas 8th tier of English football. Families are also welcome to go cre.
Belting ground.
Committee. service which was attended by 90 Belting ground. Councillor Garry Hickton, lead
Ilkeston sure do tick all the
Councillor Stephen Carr, deputy mourners. Ilkeston sure do tick all the along and join in with their own member for environment, said:
leader of Broxtowe council, said he She told councillors: “It was really boxes as a successful non- creations (no glass containers or “It is good news that we have ve-
boxes as a successful non-
was not surprised to see fuel costs well received. It was at a time of League club. real flames will be permitted). hicles which are less polluting.”
League club.
rising at the crematorium. Covid and a lot of crematoriums Best of luck for the rest of Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of
Best of luck for the rest of
He told the meeting: “My gas and cancelled their services.” the season. Erewash Borough Council, says it ------------
the season.
electricity bill has gone up by 65per will be a joyous family event:
“What a wonderful family event Street name gets
John’s Jokes this will be, ending with the fab- go-ahead
ulous lantern procession that will
A newly created CD version of the original 1976
of the month signify peace and togetherness. So It can be a hassle if you want to
LP record is now available from Ilkeston Life join us to celebrate the Erewash use the name Hoff Close for a
I’d like to thank Festival of Light as we also look new street.
my neighbour towards the end of the dark winter
for putting a nights and await the spring.” The title is not on a list of ap-
cover over my The event has been organised by proved names in Erewash and
car last night... Erewash Borough Council’s Arts had to go before the Planning
...Ta Pauline Development Team which will Committee.
also be bringing an archived col- The Royal Mail lodged no objec-
I’ve found a lection of lanterns out from storage tion to the naming of the cul-de-
sac and was also accepted by the
publisher at and inviting families to join the council’s planning department.
last for my procession with illuminated ani- It will become home to 15 fami-
book about mals, moons and shapes. lies wanting to live on the site of
Anyone wanting more information
chocolate can email Arts.Dev@erewash.gov. the former ambulance station on
biscuits. uk or visit the Erewash Museum Briar Gate, Long Eaton.
Penguin. Facebook page for updates. And developers have revealed
------------ that they wanted Hoff because it
is the nickname of a friend.
The Great Post The request was approved by the
committee but councillor Paul
Office Scandal Shelton asked: “Why put a name
like this on a close?
Someone rang ward winning BBC journalist “We are setting ourselves up for
me today and ANick Wallis will be at The a fall.”
told me I’ve Royal Oak, Ockbrook DE72 3SE But councillor Mike Wallis said:
won an expen- on Thursday 24th February host- “You would never forget where
sive watch in a ing a book signing and question you live. I see the funny side of
competition....I and answer session, 7pm start. the name.”
hope its not a Local solicitors and post masters Builder Graham Marks said:
wind up were affected by this miscarriage “The name Hoff is just a nick-
name of someone close to me.
John Allen of justice. We thought it would be a bit
Talk, tales and tunes to keep you entertained, including Heanor Haunting, POL Network Head Andy King- different.”
ham will be in attendance. In a report to the committee,
Sam Taylor th’Ilson giant and The Derby Ram. 24 items. 55 minutes play.
John O’Sullivan, planners said: “The name has no
CD and booklet available only from our office, 1 Bath Street, Ilkeston historical background.”
Borrowash PO.
Price £12.50 (Profits go to Ilkeston Life newspaper)