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READERS’ GALLERY: Wednesday, June 19

Gedling Eye Reporter
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READERS’ GALLERY: Wednesday, June 19

Here’s a selection of wonderful photographs recently contributed to our Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group featuring lots of beautiful country scenes, wildlife and scenic hotspots from across the borough.

If you have captured a local moment in a photograph and think that others would like to see it, then upload it to the group to be featured on this post.

You can also email them to news@gedlingeye.co.uk if you don’t use social media.

Please supply your name and a brief description of where and when the photograph was taken, or perhaps a funny caption.

A selection of photos will be published on Gedling Eye‘s website each week.

Colwick Lake by Carl Green
Bees in an allotment in Arnold by Henry Wheeler
Beautiful clouds over Mapperley captured on camera by Mary Haydn-Davies
A butterfly pictured in the garden by Lynne Dale
The sunsetting in Burton Joyce by Tammy Mills

You can join the group HERE

Gedling Gala kicks off in July with all the fun of the fair

Justin Doddy
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Gedling Gala kicks off in July with all the fun of the fair

Gedling Gala is back and after a wonderfully successful event last year, the Gala will be celebrating the community again. The Gala starts at midday and runs till 4.30pm at Willow Park, Gedling on July 6.

With arena entertainment, fairground rides, an inflatable assault course, lots of craft and charity stalls, cakes, catering and ice-cream, there’ll be something for everyone.

Every year the gala raises money for good causes and this year the gala is raising money for local wildlife charities and nature reserves. With a theme of ‘Make Gedling Tweet Again’ the gala will be supporting Friends of Gedling Country Park, Friends of Gedling House Woods, and Gedling Conservation Trust (Netherfield Lagoons).

The selected charities will all be at the event to offer advice and support on how to encourage birds and wildlife to your own gardens, and how everyone can benefit from all the green space and nature that can be found in Gedling.

Gedling Eye caught up with Zanda Dibbo-Pajączkowski, Gedling Gala Chairman who said; “For creative tweeting, we’ll have artwork from our school’s competition on display in our Gala marquee, with prizes from The Local Art Shop for the winning entries.

“You can also see what amazing raffle prizes we’ve got on offer, thanks to generous local businesses, so get your tickets and be in to win!.

“There’ll be a lovely afternoon of entertainment in our arena, with singing and dancing, or if you get a kick out of martial arts – then we’ve got gravity-defying martial arts!

“So there really is something for everyone – and it’s a FREE event – but remember, we are wanting to raise as much as we can for our charities, so buy raffle tickets and DONATE generously PLEASE – oh, and please bring CASH – most stalls and rides will not have card-readers…….

PICTURED: People enjoy the first Gedling Village Family Gala back in 1977 (PICTURE: Bill Fenton)

“One last thing – it really is limited parking around the area – if you can, please, please walk, or come on the bus – the 44 stop at Wykes Ave is only a short walk to the Jessop’s Lane entrance.

“The Gala starts at midday and runs till 4.30, Saturday 6th of July, Willow Park, Gedling – you can get all the latest on our FB page Gedling Gala and Gedling Gala Group – and if you can spare an hour or two to help out on the day, please message us.”

Gedling Gala Facebook Group can be accessed on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GedlingGalaGroup/

Blow to beer drinkers as new data predicts Wetherspoons pints could hit £11 by 2035

Emily Sanchez
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Blow to beer drinkers as new data predicts Wetherspoons pints could hit £11 by 2035

The average cost of a Wetherspoons pint in Gedling borough could be over £10 by 2035, according to new research.

The data has revealed that if recent price rises continue, a night at ‘Spoons could soon become as expensive as sipping champagne in a five-star hotel.

Researchers are now predicting that the humble pint, a cornerstone of British culture, could be priced at a jaw-dropping £11 in the not-so-distant future at your local branch of Wetherspoons.

The study, conducted by FruitySlots.com, analysed pint prices across more than 800 Wetherspoons pubs in the UK, using menu prices from 2023.

CREDIT: FruitySlots

Popular choices like Budweiser, Carling, Coors, Guinness, San Miguel, and Stella Artois were examined.

By also analysing inflation data from January 2018 to January 2024, the researchers estimated future inflation rates.

With a projected annual inflation rise of 0.25%, they then calculated expected pint prices for each UK area in 2030, 2035, and 2040.

James Rosen, co-Founder of FruitySlots.com, said: “The study provides an interesting insight into the costs faced by patrons today and potentially in the future – and highlights which areas could face the most jarring price tags compared to more affordable areas in the country.

“As prices increase, to tackle these economic challenges, pubs and bars will likely have to adapt to the ever-evolving consumer tastes.

“Perhaps experimenting with more craft beers in addition to the staple draughts popular throughout the country or offering unique cocktails to appeal to a wider demographic.”

The findings come just as separate research revealed that England and Wales witnessed a loss of 239 pubs in the first quarter of 2024 alone – an average of nearly 80 pubs closing their doors per month.

Let the games begin as Carlton pub plans free retro video games night

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Let the games begin as Carlton pub plans free retro video games night

Arcade fans are being invited to have the chance to play some of the best video games from their childhood at an event being held at a Carlton pub next month.

The Beacon Hill on Burton Road is hosting a retro games night on Wednesday, July 3 from 6pm.

Whether it be Sonic or Streetfighter II, Mario or Mortal Kombat – many of these classics will be playable for free during the evening.

It’s not just nostalgic adults that will be welcome, but youngsters are also being encouraged to give the games that wowed their parents and guardians back in the 80s and 90s a try.

You can find out more information at the pub’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBeaconHillNottingham

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, June 19

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Gedling borough weather Wednesday, June 19

The Met Office forecast early cloud lifting and breaking to give a dry day with light winds and plenty of sunshine through the afternoon and evening. Feeling pleasant in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Staying dry and largely clear overnight into Thursday. Cool in some rural spots with the odd patch of mist by dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Tomorrow is expected to be another fine, dry and warm day. Likely cloudier at times with sunshine hazier, particularly into the evening. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

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Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

Petrol prices remain high across the country, as households across Gedling borough continue to be squeezed by the cost of living crisis.

Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.

The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.

The UK’s average fuel price is 143.75p per litre for Unleaded and 153 p per litre for diesel as of May 1.

The following prices were reported locally on 15/06/24

Here are the latest prices from across the borough…

UNLEADED…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 139.9p

Asda Arnold – 139.7p

BP Daybrook (Mansfield Road) – 142.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – 141.9p

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 143.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 147.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 144.9p

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Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 141.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – N/A

Mapperley

Asda Express Mapperley – 142.7p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 141.7p

DIESEL…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 145.9p

Asda Arnold – 145.7p

BP Daybrook – 148.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – 147.9p

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 149.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 149.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 150.9p

Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 147.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – N/A

Mapperley

Asda Mapperley – 148.7p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 147.7p

Asda fraud email warning to shoppers in Gedling borough as police investigate surge of reports

Emily Sanchez
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Asda fraud email warning to shoppers in Gedling borough as police investigate surge of reports

People across Gedling borough are being warned about a spate of scam emails landing in their inboxes falsely claiming to come from Asda.

In the past two weeks, Action Fraud has received 1,754 reports regarding the fraudulent emails.

These emails attempt to lure recipients by promising a free prize, which can be claimed by completing a survey.

This freebie on offer is a 36 piece Tupperware set which would normally cost several hundred pounds.

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Links provided in these emails direct users to phishing websites designed to steal personal and financial information

However, the links provided in these emails direct users to phishing websites designed to steal personal and financial information.

The rise in reports has prompted Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, to issue a warning to the public.

A spokesperson for Action Fraud emphasised the importance of vigilance: “If you have doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly. Do not use the numbers or addresses provided in the message. Instead, use the contact details from their official website.”

To combat this growing threat, recipients of such suspicious emails are encouraged to forward them to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) at report@phishing.gov.uk.

Reporting these emails helps in the swift removal of malicious content and the shutdown of fraudulent websites.

The public is reminded that legitimate organisations, including banks and retailers like Asda, will never ask for personal information via email. Staying informed and cautious is essential in preventing cybercrime.

There’s also a particular three set of words to look out for to instantly spot these sorts of emails, and they are “you’ve been chosen” which normally appears at the top.

For more information on how to deal with suspicious messages, visit the Action Fraud website and follow their guidelines to protect yourself from phishing scams and other cyber threats.

New Notts Police commissioner promises focus on neighbourhood policing

Joe Locker (LDR Reporter)
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New Notts Police commissioner promises focus on neighbourhood policing

Nottinghamshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner says he plans a “significant move” towards neighbourhood policing during his term of office.

Former police officer Gary Godden (Lab) is responsible for holding Nottinghamshire Police to account after being elected to the post last month.

He faced the councillors who will ensure he is doing his job for the first time during a meeting of the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Panel on Monday (June 17).

“There will be a significant move towards neighbourhood policing in Nottinghamshire,” he told the panel.

“My experience is that it works. Our police officers need to be back in our communities.”

He later added: “Part of this is properly using community resources, and local knowledge for local problems.

“Prevention first thing we try to do, and that will hopefully cut down need for police officers.”

He also acknowledged the need to improve trust in police forces, saying: “Confidence in police has been hit by various stories in the media recently. I’m passionate about building trust in Nottinghamshire Police.

“I’m highly committed to being extremely accessible to public who elected me and listening to their frustration. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is open and ready for business.”

Mr Goddard served as a police officer for 15 years, often based in St Anns, Radford and Sneinton, and was part of the Vanguard Plus team tackling  guns, gangs, knife and crime.

Councillor Linda Woodings (Lab) said the demand for neighbourhood policing “is the big feedback we’re getting from residents”.

She raised concerns about some officers being redeployed from Operation Reacher, Nottinghamshire Police’s project to disrupt crime in neighbourhoods.

“In my ward, it has had a massive material difference to street drug dealing, and I’m sad to see it go,” she said.

Mr Goddard has said that his other priorities tackling knife crime, anti-social behaviour and violence against women and girls, reducing car fatalities and making Nottinghamshire’s roads safer.

He will produce a Police and Crime Plan for the next four years, setting out Nottinghamshire Police’s funding, resources and priorities.

Opportunities for the public to share their priorities online or in person will run between Monday, June 17 and Friday, August 16.

Nottinghamshire Police was placed in special measures by a watchdog in March over concerns on how it runs investigations and handles victims.

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, June 18

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Gedling borough weather Tuesday, June 18

The Met Office forecast a bright, dry start for most. Cloud building with scattered heavy showers developing into the afternoon, these likely to drift south-westwards and could turn thundery in places for a time. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Residual evening showers will gradually die away overnight, with variable cloud amounts allowing some clear spells at times. Winds generally light. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Wednesday should be a predominantly dry day with sunny spells and patchy fair weather cloud. Feeling pleasantly warm inland, cooler on the coast with an onshore breeze. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Police make second arrest after teenager stabbed in back in Arnold

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Police make second arrest after teenager stabbed in back in Arnold

Police have arrested a second suspect after reports a teenager suffered a stab wound during an altercation on a street in Arnold.

It was reported that a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back during an incident in Willbert Road, Arnold, at around 9.15pm on Friday (14).

The teenager was taken to hospital.

His injury is not currently believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Police have now made a second arrest following a stabbing in Arnold PHOTO: Adobe Stock

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday night (16) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody.

It follows the arrest of a 12-year-old boy on Friday night (14) on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was subsequently released on conditional bail.

Detective Inspector James Oakton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We treat all reports involving weapons and violence with the utmost seriousness and a force we continue to work all year round to prevent and drive down knife crime.

“We will always seek to put people who carry knives and use them to cause harm before the courts at the earliest opportunity. 

“The reality is that carrying a knife is a no-win situation. It ruins lives and the consequences can be tragic for everyone involved.

“As we continue to progress with our inquiries, I am urging for any witnesses who may have seen the assault or who has any other information which could assist us with our investigation to please come forward.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 685 of 14 June 2024, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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