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Little Eaton Community Association
THE CHARITIES OF THOMAS BATES
Thomas Bates (1844-1903) was born and educated in Little Eaton and is buried in the Churchyard. He bequeathed various monies to the village to be used for specific purposes and administered by a Trust of seven people.
He gave St Peter's Park to the village, erected the monument to commemorate King Edward Vll's Coronation and in memory of his teachers', and money which was partly used to build the three almshouses which are for the benefit of persons over 50 who were born or reside in the village.
The present Trustees are liasing with the Charity Commissioners to modernise the Trust whilst retaining the original wishes of Thomas Bates. The objectives of the Trust are:
(i) The provision and upkeep of the almshouses,
(ii) The relief of persons who are in need,or hardship and resident in Little Eaton.
(iii) To promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are in need and resident in Little Eaton.
(iv) To further religious and other charitable work in Little Eaton.
Applications for assistance should be made, in writing, to the Clerk to the Trustees - Mrs J Easter, 353 Alfreton R oad, Little Eaton, DE21 5AE; who will also answer any questions or refer you to a Trustee.
Proposed Little Eaton Youth Club
Little Eaton Parish Council would like to have a Youth Club one night a week in the new Village Hall. The Club could be run by volunteers independent of, but supported by LEPC.
The Derbyshire County Council Area Youth Manager, Rachel Sidebottom, would be willing to provide a talk and advice about running a Youth Club, and Norman Grundy would attend the initial meetings.
Anyone who is interested in becoming a Voluntary Leader should please contact Norman on 832875 or any other Parish Councillor.
On offer at Little Eaton Tennis Club are some fun activity weeks for children aged
6 to 14. James Foulk (Club Coach) and assistants are suitably qualified, CRB checked
and experienced in delivering coaching and supervising children. (A special guest
coach will lead the cricket!).
Besides tennis and ‘mini’ tennis being played, cricket / kwik cricket will be the
second main sport. Alternative team sports and ball ‘striking’ and ‘handling’ sports
will be organised, eg. rounders, uni-hoc, handball and football. Tennis rackets are
available to borrow and children will be required to bring a packed lunch. (Although
one day a McDonalds’s kid’s meal can be made available).
Ring James on: 07590 909843 for queries or click to download more information and
booking form
Little Eaton Tennis Club - Holiday Fun Weeks
