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Elf and Reindeer Trail Competition Winners
We had over 60 entered to this competition which was part of the Winter Wonder Land Trail
Winners were Poppy Swan-Smith and Toni Bowes – Gift vouchers for these lucky two and sweets delivered as prizes to all the other applicants. (If you haven't collected your prizes, then please call the Community Hub).
Posted: Wed, 06 Jan 2021 16:26 by Chris
Elves and Reindeer Competition
COMPETITON TIME
With the help of the Castle Donington Winter Wonderland Trail, we have put together a competition for the children which will run from the 19th - 23rd December. 15 Elves and Reindeer will be hiding in peoples gardens around the Winter Wonderland Trail.
Attached is the form you will need to fill in to be in with a chance of winning!
Also attached is "Candy Canes Clues" for smaller children... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:07 by Grace
Letters to Santa
Printable letter to Santa attached for your children to fill in
Please drop off at The Community Hub in the Christmas Dropbox
Posted: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:00 by Grace
A Different Sort of Christmas Cheer
Christmas Cheer in the Village is normally very different to this year with events and gatherings having being cancelled.
Lockdown has caused a unique set of circumstances which has added to the isolation of many in our villages which will become more acutely felt during the Christmas and New Year period. This is not only true for the older generation, but also for a lot of our young people.
The Parish... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:12 by Chris
NEIGHBOURHOOD LINK
Neighbourhood Link is a community messaging service from Leicestershire Police that provides news and information about policing activity or initiatives, crime prevention advice as well as major incidents affecting your area.
Through this service, you can receive messages from your local Neighbourhood Policing Team, local police or, in the event of a major incident or event affecting the whole of Leicestershire,... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:57 by Grace
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER BROAD RUSHES, STATION ROAD
Leicestershire County Council Highways has agreed to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order at the above location.
A road closure (Broad Rushes) and temporary suspension of 7.5t weight limit (Station Road) is required on the 14th December 2020 for five nights. Works will take place between 20:00 and 06:00.
The Temporary Traffic Regulation Order will be implemented for public safety for Leicestershire County... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:50 by Chris
Castle Donington Community Library
We will be continuing a Click & Collect service for library books throughout the lockdown if you would like to use this service please place your book orders by:
- Telephone 01332 805009 - answer phone available or
- email to admin@castledoningtonlibrary.org
- Booking details required are:
- your name & library card number
- telephone contact details
- Type of book requested (Adult/Child/Genre e.g. crime/adventure/romance... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:17 by Grace
Neighbourhood Plan
The Parish Council is considering embarking on a new Neighbourhood Plan. It is having discussions with companies who offer this service, however, if the Plan is agreed, a commitment from the whole community is needed.
A Neighbourhood Plan has statutory powers, the same as a Local Plan (undertaken by NWLDC) and will give the Local Community greater control on planning matters particularly if the new... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:13 by Grace
Remembrance Day 2020
The Castle Donington Branch of the Royal British Legion would like to thank everyone for their support this year, in the poppy appeal, those who coloured their own poppy and those who proudly displayed them.
Thanks also to those who took part in the 2-minute silence on Sunday 8th at 11am and Wednesday 11th at 11am whether it was from your doorstep, in front of your tv or at the War Memorial or Church... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 10:13 by Grace