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Big Bike Ride Charity Event
Matt Stevens supporting the Big Bike RideEngland Rugby prop, Matt Stevens, is taking up the challenge of the NSPCC's Big Bike Ride at Donington Park, Castle Donington on Sunday 6th July.
Local people and families can participate in bike rides of various lengths, ranging from half a mile for younger children to 20 miles for those seeking more of a challenge.
Full details in Local News
Employment Vacancy
A local Public House has a vacancy for a lunchtime Cook.
Full details in Classifieds Employment
Castle Donington Concept Development Proposals Revealed
1,000 new dwellings, a relief road, commercial development possibly comprising of a pub/restaurant, nursery and a doctor's surgery are proposed in the Castle Donington Concept Masterplan.
The new relief road is key to this concept development becoming reality. The question is: "Do the Castle Donington community want it?"
Full story, concept survey question and maps in Local News
Castle Donington Housing Development Application Amended
Proposed housing development land off Park LanePlans to build 350 new houses off Park Lane in Castle Donington have now been revised. The number of new dwellings has been reduced to a maximum of 275.
Local Councillor Tony Saffell will organise a public meeting when more information is available.
Go straight to Local News for up-dates, David Taylor MP's comments, to VIEW PLANS, letters and more.
Appeal for Help
Do you enjoy pottering around the garden?
Can you spare an hour to help others?
Castle Donington & District Volunteer Centre are appealing for volunteers to help with their gardening scheme.
Fast forward to Local News for full details
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Money Matters now in Family Focus
Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com says "Check your Council Tax Band"!
Carbon Footprinting in Castle Donington
Solar Panels being fitted to the
Hawksworth's roof for October's taskIn 2007 the BBC turned a Castle Donington family's everyday life into a year long environmental energy reduction experiment!!
AboutMyArea/DE74 kept track of their experiences as the BBC broadcast live from their family home and around our local area.
A witty - informative - interesting insight into a hot topic of the moment - one not to be missed.
Do you have a question on Carbon Footprinting? - Ask the Hawksworth Family they'll be happy to help! Find them in Family Focus - Greener Living
What's Outside Your Door In DE74?
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