Long Eaton & Sawley MATTERS

15/01/2026

Come and see our fantastically talented students performing ‘FROZEN JR’ at The Long Eaton School - tickets available for the 4th, 5th & 6th February. Performances start at 6pm.
Tickets from this link
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-long-eaton-school?fbclid=IwdGRzaAPUZeFjbGNrA9Rl2WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHt8xENRCmnNn1fd-tuIbUhyb7c9gRwG80xxN9vnqRSC-UhWp14ftUp8XYJnn_aem_sLMn7sX5z0raIF5ZV7JXHw

Long Eaton & Sawley MATTERS is proud to freely help promote this event put on by our fantastic students at The Long Eaton School.

14/01/2026

Last week’s announcement that Derbyshire County Council was likely to increase its council tax by 4.99% was met with astonishment given that REFORM promised not to increase council tax at the election last May.
Now we understand that Erewash Borough Council which is Labour led is looking to announce NO rise in council tax this year – Erewash will launch an online survey so residents can give their views on its proposed budget, which also includes freezing car park charges. Household subscriptions to get garden waste collected would also be pegged. Meanwhile £4.5m will deliver projects to benefit the community. The consultation – after the council clinched an increase in the funding it gets from the Government – the consultation will run until Sun 10 Feb.

13/01/2026

Don’t forget it’s Sawley Youth Cafe this evening and every Tuesday during school term time.
It’s held at St Mary’s Church on Wilsthorpe Road ( the Green Church) and is on from 6.45pm til 8pm
Young people aged 10 to 16 are welcome
Sawley’s Youth Cafe & Club
See poster attached.

13/01/2026

Long Eaton & Sawley FoodBank

If you have made a resolution that this year you'd like to help the foodbank more, we want to share with you some of the ways you can help.

Next up is to keep an eye on our page for posts sharing things we need.

At the moment, we are really short of

Table sauces (ketchup, mayo, brown sauce)

Women's deodorant

Tinned Tomatoes

If you could buy any of these items and donate them to us, it could really help.

You can leave your donation at one of our supermarket collection points
Asda Long Eaton
Tesco Extra Long Eaton
Morrisons Sawley
Sainsbury's Castle Donington
Co-op Castle Donington (Borough Street and Station Road)

Or you can bring your donations to one of our Foodbank sessions

You can find details here

https://longeatonsawley.foodbank.org.uk/locations/

Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference! So, thank you 🙏

12/01/2026

Some Good News for those residents who use the pathway from the underpass near the Dales Estate, pass the allotments, onto Wilmot Street in Sawley.
After being told by the previous Erewash Borough Council that they had no money to install a tarmaced footpath - the new administration at Erewash will fund a tarmac footpath. The work will be completed by the end of March.
Working together with residents & allotment holders to get the path surfaced properly.
Thank you to Erewash - finally an end in sight of getting muddy shoes.

12/01/2026

Sawley Youth Cafe this Tuesday and every Tuesday during school term time.
It’s held at St Mary’s Church on Wilsthorpe Road ( the Green Church) and is on from 6.45pm til 8pm
Young people aged 10 to 16 are welcome
See poster attached.

11/01/2026

Derbyshire County Council gets ‘Red Light Warning’ - failing - one of the worse on fixing potholes compared to other local authorities.

👉 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/reform-councils-accused-being-worst-36530099?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=politics&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook =1768090570

11/01/2026

Recycling of Real Christmas Trees at West Park ends TODAY

11/01/2026

Ever wanted to get close to lambing?
🐑 Lambing Sunday is back at Broomfield Hall – the perfect spring day out! 🌷

Looking for a memorable spring day out for the whole family? Join us for Lambing Sunday at Broomfield Hall, where you can experience lambing season up close and celebrate the arrival of spring 💛

Lambing Sunday is a chance to:

🐑 Meet new-born lambs and other animals - from meerkats and wallabies to donkeys, chinchillas, reptiles, and so many more!
🌱 Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring on our working farm
👩‍🌾 Explore our Animal Care Unit and learn more about Animal Care & Land-based courses and careers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a fun, educational family day out

Our Lambing Sunday event is ideal for animal lovers, families planning a spring day out, or anyone interested in studying Animal Care, Agriculture, or other Land‑based subjects.

📍 Broomfield Hall, Morley, Ilkeston DE7 6DN
📅 Sunday 22 March 2026
⏰ 11am – 3pm

Whether you’re visiting for lambing season or exploring pathways into Animal Care and Land‑based education, Lambing Sunday has something for everyone 🌿

🎫 Find out more and book your tickets 👇
https://bit.ly/dcglambsunday2026

10/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DUqoR2ea3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

A vacancy exists which will be filled by Co-option.

10/01/2026

Advice from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
A safety reminder about snow and ice 🧊 if you are travelling out and about in Derbyshire this weekend.

Met Office yellow warnings are in place today, tomorrow and into Monday (12 January) with the risk of ice and wintry showers across parts of Derbyshire.

Is the cold weather affecting where you live or travelling to?

Think, is your journey essential? If you must travel:
❄️Clear your car of snow and frost before you set off (including any snow on the roof of your car which can melt and fall down your windscreen limiting vision)
🚘Watch your speed - drive to the road and weather conditions
🚗Keep your distance - leave yourself plenty of space between other road users
🚶‍♂️If you're travelling on foot, take care as paths may be slippery and stay away from frozen water

For up-to-date weather warning information, visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2026-01-09