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		The Community Media Association: Erewash Sound is a member of the CMA - the UK representative body for the Community Media sector which is committed to promoting access to the media for people and communities. It aims to enable people to establish and develop community based communications media for empowerment, cultural expression, information and entertainment.

		Matt Challans Creative Graphic Design: Creative design solutions for your business. Specialising in website design, corporate identity, event branding, advertising and corporate literature. Telephone: 07941 347302 Email: matt@mattchallans.co.uk

T R U S T		The Ockash Trust: A registered charity, and created from funds left over from the Ockash Festival 2000, it seeks to raise funds for underprivileged children in the Erewash villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash through a series of fundraising events held throughout the year, including Quiz Nights, Annual Dinner Functions, an Annual Duck Race, The Christmas Festival of Light and many other key community events. The Ockash Trust is managed by a dedicated team of local volunteers who work hard throughout the year to raise funds for the Trust.

		Bennerley School is a mixed comprehensive for 11-16 year olds, located in Ilkeston with approximately 460 students on the roll. The school is a friendly, purposeful place where students know that high standards of achievement and behaviour are expected. The emphasis is on learning in partnership with pupils, parents and the community. Erewash Sound is now working in partnership with the school which has recently achieved 'Business and Enterprise' status.

Community Concern Erewash		CCE is a registered Charity and a Social Care service provider based in Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, carrying out services for the residents of Erewash. The services on offer include gardening, decorating, DIY, fitting security and safety equipment, and projects such as a Befriending Scheme, a Shopping Scheme, and Luncheon Clubs which enable residents to be supported in their own homes. CCE recruits and supports people to undertake training and volunteering to enhance their confidence, skills and qualifications and to improve their quality of life.

Erewash Writers Group		Erewash Writers Group is a group for people who are passionate about writing. Set up by a group of friends committed to raising awareness of Creative Writing, the group has gone from strength to strength, picking up accolades along the way, including three anthologies which have featured in a number of publications.

Ilkeston Folk & Blues Club		Ilkeston Folk Club was created from the former White Cow Folk Club. The members meeting in their very own club room, accessible to all, in order to appreciate various styles of music, not just folk, but including blues, country, poetry and more besides. An active website profiles events in and around the Erewash borough, pictures, a notice board, regular column and a forum for like-minded people.

The Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake & Meadows		The Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake & Meadows: Formed in July 2007, the group aims to improve, maintain and monitor all aspects of the area, which holds some important reminders of the past activities of local ancestors. The Nutbrook Canal Towpath still forms a backdrop to the lake and parts of the wall run alongside the meadows. The Lake was built at the time of the building of Kirk Hallam Community School - now known as the local Technology College.

ROTARY CLUB OF CHURCH WILNE		Rotary Club of Church Wilne: Founded in 1985, and the daughter of Long Eaton Rotary Club, the group meets at Ockbrook's Royal Oak Public House. A variety of fund raising initiatives are carried out across the club's area which includes Ockbrook, south of the A52 running east along the A52 and south to Draycott, Church Wilne and north west to Spondon.

		The Erewash Partnership - promoting opportunities for growth and prosperity for the benefit of business and the community in Erewash. Erewash Sound is a member of The Erewash Partnership.

STANTON ROAD CEMETERY		Stanton Road Cemetery was created following the forming of the Ilkeston General Cemetery Company in 1863 by miller, grocer and life-long non-conformist owner of Field House (now the site of South East Derbyshire College), Matthew Hobson. The cemetery is a fascinating reflection of the changes in taste in monumental architecture and design, reflecting the needs of different classes from the 19th century. Very much a special place: peaceful, despite the nearby traffic's roar, and is fascinating in its history, monuments and wildlife.

Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club		Erewash Valley Gymnastics Club (EVGC) started with one coach and small group of gymnasts in 1977 at Sandiacre's Friesland Sports Centre. The group continued to grow and leased its own premises in 2004. Today there are over 200 gymnasts and 40 coaches plus a waiting list. EVGC is affiliated to British Gynmastics and all coaches are insured and checked through the Criminal Records Bureau. The group offers training to boys and girls aged 3 to 18, and is a non profit making, self funding organisation.

ILKESTON CAM		Ilkcam.com forms a fascinating collection of images, past and present, from the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border based on Ilkeston and the Erewash Valley through the camera lens of the site owner. Regular updated and featuring special community events, this is a great site for seeing the borough without even going out of your front door!

		GEM Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus is looking for new members. The group of 35+ members meets every Thursday evening at the Harrington Middle School in Long Eaton from 7:30pm and perform a large repertoire including songs at concerts around the borough, including music from the shows, as well as material from well known artists. Call Jan Jones - the group Public Relations Officer - on 01332 863701 if you're interested in finding out more information. Alternatively, click on the logo to the left, or the link shown in blue above.

		Radio Robin - Ilkeston Community Hospital Radio celebrated 10 years of broadcasting in July 2005 – Our 2005 broadcast helped Radio Robin celebrate their birthday. If you want to get into radio on a full-time basis, or merely help out a worthy charity, we'd recommend Radio Robin!

		Remco Signs - Providers of lighting for Christmas displays, and fairground attractions, plus neon and vinyl signage. Address: The Old Malt House, Mundy Street, Ilkeston. Derbyshire. DE7 8DH. Telephone: 0115 930 7769 Fax: 0115 932 7714. Supporters of Erewash Sound.

		Peter James Hairdressing - Easily found at the bottom of South Street in Ilkeston, this Unisex salon offers a friendly welcome, comfortable surroundings and great prices..

		Web Developments - Specialists in the development of small and large business websites & e-commerce.

		The Community InterNetwork - Find out what's happening in Borrowash, Draycott, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Ockbrook and Sandiacre.

		Erewash Borough Council – Our Borough was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Ilkeston, the Long Eaton Urban District and part of the South East Derbyshire Rural District. Visit the Council website for information on voting, tourism, leisure, local events, news and much more.

		Wilsthorpe Business & Enterprise College - an 11-18 comprehensive maintained by Derbyshire LEA with over 1,000 students on the roll. The college is situated on the outskirts of the town of Long Eaton and has an intake that covers the full ability range from potential ‘Oxbridge’ candidates to students with serious learning difficulties. The college vision is to empower students to achieve their full potential, to develop a lifelong love of learning and become responsible, tolerant and enterprising citizens in a constantly changing world. There have been significant achievements and reputation as a caring, happy learning community, with high and improving standards. Supporters of Erewash Sound

		The Duchess Theatre & Chatsworth Centre is a jewel in the borough's crown. Located in the heart of Long Eaton, the former Bourne Methodist Chapel was devastated by a fire on 16th November 2003. The Phoenix Fund was quickly set up to begin raising the money needed to begin a rebuilding programme. £818,207 is needed to complete the work, and many celebrities are backing the campaign including Bill Roache (Coronation Street) and Ben Roberts (The Bill). Visit the website for ways to help and news on progress.

David's Transmitter World 2008		David's Transmitter World offers a fascinating insight to all things aerial and transmission.. How do you get your TV, radio and satellite signals? Where do they come from, what do things look like and how do they work? This site offers a superb insiders guide provided by the author who is very kindly supporting Erewash Sound too!

		Ilkeston Today - Powered by Ilkeston Advertiser - Supporters of Erewash Sound.

		The Buzz Band - back together and gigging around Erewash. Check out the site for dates, news and more in order to catch this popular band on a night out in and around the Erewash Borough.

		The Unwanted: This three piece band from Ilkeston compose their own songs which are not of a particular genre, and prefer to call their style one of unsophisticated pop. The group plays at various venues around the Midlands. The band also has it's own myspace website at www.myspace.com/theunwantedmusic. The band is made up of: Sarah Bamford on vocals and bass, Mark Grainger on Vocals, Guitars and Keyboards, and Leon Ellis on Drums. Tracks are available for you to choose on the Music Mix Selector from our on-line radio service - taken from the band's Garage Sessions are: Get Free, Runaway, You and Doing This Tonight. Simply type in Unwanted in the search box, or look under 'U'.


		UK Voiceover talent Colin Day - Need a British UK voiceover? You're in the right place! Welcome to Colin Day's home on the web....

		OFCOM are the regulatory body responsible for the licensing of radio stations in the UK as well as other forms of communications in the country. PPL & PRS(MCPS) collect royalties from broadcasters to allow the use of artists' material, both through the playing of popular music, as well as pieces used during commercials and other similar items of output. Erewash Sound pays regular fees to both these organisations. These links are included together but it should be noted that, other than PRS/MCPS, there are no other mutual affiliations between these organisations.

		Long Eaton Carnival - find out about how the event started, what took place in previous years, how you can get involved and plans for future carnivals..

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CCE is a registered Charity and a Social Care service provider based in Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, carrying out services for the residents of Erewash.