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50p Rest in peace, Florence,
you were loved

lorence of ‘The Diary of a Vicarage outpouring of sadness and tributes for a
FCat’ fame died on Tuesday 8th June. feline life well lived.
A few days earlier she had gone missing, Typical were:
sparking a search in and around Kirk Hal- “So sad, loved the stories in Ilkeston Life
lam All Saints Church. about her adventures.”
She returned by herself, looking dusty and “She brought so much happiness into our
in a very thirsty state. She was obviously lives and was well loved.”
unwell and was taken to the vets where, “She was a big part of our [church] congre-
July 2021 Written by the community for the community sadly, she later died of kidney failure. gation.”
“Florence touched hundreds of lives with
Florence’s adventures, told in diary format,
Where people tell their stories No. 71 www.ilkestonlife.com 50p where sold have been enjoyed by readers of Ilkeston her message: Don’t worry about what you
Cheering our readers in Ilkeston and surrounding districts Life since the very first edition of the paper. can’t do (Florence couldn’t hear), do well
Beautifully written by her ‘guardian’ Revd what you can do.”
Christine French, they were loved by read- “Met her on a few occasions when walking
INSIDE: ers of all ages. Someone even compared through the churchyard. I loved her stories.”
A compilation of some of Florence’s most
The art of saying thank you to our essential them to Aesop’s fables. enjoyed diary entries can be found in her
Florence proved that being disabled needn’t
workers and volunteers who have served hold you back. In fact, she could turn her usual spot on Page 7.
us during the pandemic. deafness to her advantage! And if you would like one of Florence’s
books as a keepsake, we have a few left for
When news of Florence’s demise was
This corona tapestry created by Joy Pitts contains the published on social media, there was a great sale at our office.
names of 471 local GEMS (Great Erewash Mates?).
See Page 13.
Erewash

constituency

may be renamed

Maggie urges local residents to have their

say on Boundary Commission Review

ollowing the publication of the initial other areas that make up our community, if
Fproposals for new Parliamentary con- the constituency is to be renamed, I would
stituency boundaries by the independent propose that a new name that better reflects
Boundary Commission for England on our geographical location and more clearly
Tuesday 8th June 2021, local MP Maggie defines the distinction between the Par-
Throup is urging residents to have their liamentary constituency and the Borough
say on the proposed changes that will could be acceptable.
affect the Erewash county constituency. “Therefore, if we are forced to accept a
Under the review, whilst the boundaries of change of name by the independent Bound-
ary Commission, then I would, in principle,
the Erewash constituency would remain un- be supportive of a neutral compromise
changed, the Commission has recommended option, such as a return to ‘South East
that its name be changed to ‘Ilkeston and Derbyshire’ which was the name used prior
Long Eaton’ in order to ‘reflect the main to 1983.
population centres of the constituency’. “I would very much welcome residents’
This proposal would only change the name thoughts on this proposal and any alter-
of the Parliamentary constituency and native suggestions they may have for the
would in no way affect the name of the Boundary Commission. This feedback can
Borough of Erewash. be registered on the dedicated Boundary
Commenting on the proposed renaming of Review page of my website (https://www.
the constituency, Maggie said: maggiethroup.com/parliamentary-bounda-
“This is clearly an emotive proposal as I ry-review-2023) or by contacting my office
am immensely proud to be the Member of in the usual way.”
Parliament for Erewash, however I would To view maps showing the proposed new
concede that the current name does present boundaries and to make a formal submission
a number of challenges, both to local resi- to the Commission consultation which runs
dents as well as to other key stakeholders. until Monday 2nd August 2021, please visit
“For example, on average, I receive www.bcereviews.org.uk.
upwards of ten enquiries each week from
residents who live within the Borough of
Erewash and therefore understandable as-
sume I am their Member of Parliament, but
who actually live in the neighbouring Parlia-
mentary constituency of Mid-Derbyshire.
“After careful consideration, although I
oppose the Commissions current proposed
new name of ‘Ilkeston and Long Eaton’,
which would risk marginalising the many