It’s here! The December edition of Ilkeston Life is published. Inside: Tributes to local rock legend who died suddenly; On the buses with MGO; Elaine’s gift of flowers for everyone at her funeral; Holly the…
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Death of Elaine Cooke Gardener Elaine Cooke ordered daffodil bulbs to be handed out at her funeral. She wanted family and friends to plant them and think of her when they flower in the spring….
Not To Be Missed Remembrance Event Join the Canal Vue Care Home Remembrance Day event on Thursday the 11th of November at 11.15am with some very special guests. Held in the care home car park,…
Chaucer and Granby children visit war graves in Park Cemetery to remember those who lost their lives as a result of war. Granby pupils remembered especially ‘Mr Tingle’, a teacher at their school. As a…
Council gardeners, helped by Chaucer School children, have got the cenotaph ready for the upcoming remembrance ceremonies. This afternoon some of my gardening buds, Mr Wheatley and myself have helped Erewash Borough Council plant Ilkeston’s…
A ‘bloomin’ success It’s that time of year when we welcome back the Erewash in Bloom awards and, yet again, entrants have truly outdone themselves! Local residents, schools and businesses have all been honoured in…