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Garden Houses: Your Escape from Everyday Life

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Garden Houses: Your Escape from Everyday Life

Garden homes, often evoking images of quaint cottages nestled amidst blooming flora or modern structures seamlessly integrated into lush landscapes, embody a timeless charm that captivates the imagination.

These serene retreats offer a harmonious fusion of nature and architecture, serving as havens for relaxation, creativity, and connection with the outdoors. With their diverse designs, purposes, and historical significance, homes represent much more than mere structures; they symbolize a deep-seated human desire to cultivate and commune with nature.

Making the Most of Your Garden House

Contemporary homes encompass a wide spectrum of styles and functions, ranging from rustic cabins and elegant pavilions to innovative eco-friendly structures.

Whether serving as guest accommodations, home offices, artist studios, or simply tranquil retreats, these spaces are designed to enhance the outdoor experience while providing comfort and shelter.

Modern advances in architecture and sustainable design have further expanded the possibilities, allowing for energy-efficient materials, green roofs, and seamless integration with surrounding ecosystems.

Choosing The Right Location and Design

One of the defining characteristics of garden homes is their seamless integration with the landscape, blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Floor-to-ceiling windows, open-air verandas, and strategically placed skylights create a sense of continuity with the natural environment, allowing sunlight, fresh air, and panoramic views to permeate the interior.

This symbiotic relationship not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also promotes a sense of well-being by fostering connections with nature.

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Beyond their aesthetic and functional qualities, homes hold a profound emotional resonance for many individuals, serving as sanctuaries for solitude, reflection, and creativity.

In today’s fast-paced world, where constant connectivity and urban living can often lead to feelings of disconnection from the natural world, these tranquil retreats offer a reprieve from the pressures of daily life.

Whether used for meditation, writing, painting, or simply enjoying a cup of tea amidst the sounds of rustling leaves and birdsong, garden homes provide opportunities for renewal and rejuvenation.

Sustainable Practices and Materials

Furthermore, homes play a significant role in promoting sustainable living practices and environmental stewardship.

By incorporating eco-friendly materials, passive heating and cooling systems, and rainwater harvesting techniques, these structures minimize their ecological footprint while maximizing energy efficiency.

Promoting Biodiversity

Additionally, many garden homes feature edible gardens, orchards, and native plantings, promoting biodiversity and supporting local ecosystems. In doing so, they serve as exemplars of sustainable living practices and inspire others to cultivate more harmonious relationships with the natural world.

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In conclusion, homes from Bertsch Holzbau represent a timeless fusion of art, architecture, and nature, providing spaces for relaxation, creativity, and connection with the outdoors cart.

From their humble origins in ancient monastic gardens to their contemporary manifestations as innovative eco-friendly structures, these serene retreats continue to captivate the imagination and inspire a deeper appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

As we navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world, garden homes serve as reminders of the intrinsic value of simplicity, tranquility, and communion with nature.

Knuckleduster, drugs and cash seized after car stopped on Rolleston Drive in Arnold

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Knuckleduster, drugs and cash seized after car stopped on Rolleston Drive in Arnold

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and possessing an offensive weapon after a car was stopped in Arnold and a weapon, drugs and cash were seized. 

The force’s knife crime team were conducting a patrol around the town when they spotted a car that had previously been involved in drug activity and made the decision to pull it over.

When the vehicle came to a stop in Rolleston Drive, the team approached it and found three people inside, at around 4.45pm on Friday (10).

A search was then conducted of the car, which resulted in multiple deal bags of cocaine, cannabis, and quantities of cash being discovered.

Rolleston Drive
Police stopped the vehicle on Rolleston Drive in Arnold (IMAGE: Google)
Officers seized dugs, cash and a knuckleduster following a search of the suspects

The trio were all subsequently detained at the scene, at which point searches also recovered a knuckleduster from inside the vehicle.

Three men, aged 32, 28, and 21, were all arrested on suspicion of possessing with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs, and possessing an offensive weapon.

The 28-year-old suspect was also arrested for driving without the correct insurance.

Sergeant Matt Daley, of Nottinghamshire Police’s knife crime team, said: “These arrests provided a great example of why our team conducts the proactive patrols we do across Nottingham.

“By being out in the police cars and assessing the situation as it developed, we were able to spot a vehicle that intelligence suggested could have links to drug supply.

“Between us, our team were then able to bring the car to a stop, and ultimately retrieve quantities of drugs, as well as an offensive weapon from inside it.

“Our team focuses our activity towards taking weapons off the streets, and this includes knuckledusters, which are illegal to have in public, or indeed to even keep at home or in a private setting. 

“From our experience, we know that those who tend to carry weapons often have links to the sale of drugs, which is precisely why we look to target those people intelligence suggests could be involved in this activity.

“Using this method, we were ultimately able to take an offensive weapon and drugs off our streets, while arresting three suspects too, so we were really pleased with this result.”

Lidl revamps loyalty scheme and adds extra discounts

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Lidl revamps loyalty scheme and adds extra discounts

Lidl has announced it has revamped its loyalty scheme Lidl Plus Offers in a bid to make it easier for customers to save on their shopping.

The new offers will provide the discount grocer’s loyalty scheme members with weekly discounts on a range of products that, unlike the existing ‘Lidl Plus For You’ Coupons, don’t need to be activated.

The new discounts will automatically be applied at the checkout when customers scan their Lidl Plus app.

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The discount grocer has revamped their loyalty scheme

The grocer has stores in Daybrook and Netherfield.

Lidl said that while these new offers will not be personalised, they will be available alongside the coupons which are personalised and give customers discounts on items tailored for them.

A Lidl spokesperson said: “This benefit, which is in addition to our personalised Lidl Plus for You Coupons, gives Lidl Plus users access to an amazing selection of savings that don’t need to be activated and will automatically be applied at the checkout when customers scan their Lidl Plus app.

“It also means that we’re able to provide even more personalised discounts through our Lidl Plus for You Coupons, giving customers a tailor-made way of getting the things they love at even lower prices.”

‘Death by dangerous cycling’ to become offence after MPs back law change

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‘Death by dangerous cycling’ to become offence after MPs back law change

Those that cause death by dangerous cycling could face up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law.

A campaign to get the law changed has been led by Tory MP Iain Duncan Smith who said cyclists should be accountable for reckless behaviour.

The former Conservative leader had proposed an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, which is currently going through Parliament.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Sir Iain said his proposal was not “anti-cycling”.

“Quite the opposite, it’s about making sure this takes place in a safe and reasonable manner.”

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His proposed amendment creates an offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling.

He said it would “achieve equal accountability” saying: “Just as drivers are held accountable for dangerous driving that results in death, cyclists I think should face similar consequences for reckless behaviour that leads to fatalities.”

Backing the change, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, said: “Most cyclists, like most drivers, are responsible and considerate.

“But it’s only right that the tiny minority who recklessly disregard others face the full weight of the law for doing so.”

During debate of the Criminal Justice Bill, ministers also agreed to calls to create a criminal offence for the practice known as “cuckooing” where a person takes over a vulnerable person’s home for illicit purposes.

MPs will continue to debate the Criminal Justice Bill, after which it will head to the House of Lords.

Gedling borough weather Thursday, May 16

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Gedling borough weather Thursday, May 16

The Met Office forecast a mostly cloudy start with rain soon spreading in the from the east. Rain becoming widespread and occasionally heavy in the afternoon. Temperatures subdued under cloud and rain. Maximum temperature 15 °C.

Tonight is expected to see rain easing and cloud breaking in the evening, followed by developing clear spells but a risk of mist and shallow fog around dawn. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Tomorrow will be rather cloudy at first, the cloud slowly lifting and breaking to sunny spells and scattered showers. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Gedling police continue crack down on speeding drivers in area

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Gedling police continue crack down on speeding drivers in area

Reckless drivers have been clocked speeding on Lambley Lane in Gedling.

The Gedling South Neighbourhood team carried out the speed enforcement operation last week and issued a number of warnings to speeding motorists.

The operation took place following complaints from local residents about drivers breaking the speed limit.

A police spokesman said: “After receiving complaints from residents about speeding and dangerous drivers, we headed out to educate motorists and make sure people they were driving safely and sticking to the road laws.

Police carried out the checks last week and warned three motorists about speeding (Stock photo)

“We spoke and issued advice to four drivers and reminded them about the dangers of speeding to keep themselves protected but also any horses or pedestrians that may be on the road.”

They added: “Please remember it’s not just your life you’re putting at risk by speeding – stick to the law and help keep everyone safe.

“If you have an issue in your area speak to us and let us know.”

Following the police plea on social media, resident Nathan Wright asked police to take action against speeders on Colwick Loop Road.

He posted: “You need to checks on Colwick Loop Road between Aldi and Colliery Way as the speed some cars get up to it’s ridiculous.

“There are so many school children walking up and down there, including my own son, and it scares me to death thinking about him walking along the pathway on Colwick Loop Road.”

Letters: £20m cash MUST be spent on Carlton

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Letters: £20m cash MUST be spent on Carlton

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Join the debate by sending your letter to letters@gedlingeye.co.uk . Please put ‘Letters’ in the subject line.

You can also submit a letter by filling in the simple form below, and it may appear online.

Some letters refer to past correspondence which can be found by clicking HERE

Names and addresses will be withheld by request but must be included in the email. We reserve the right to edit letters.

Letters published do not reflect the views of Gedling Eye

Cash must be spent on Carlton

Sir,

I hope this £20m allocated for Carlton isn’t frittered away and the ‘independent’ board manage to avoid being influenced by politicians.

Let’s be honest, if our local councillors have a say the money would somehow find its way to Arnold.

Carlton needs this cash. Let’s hope it might be used on improving Carlton Square or making Carlton Hill a real shopping destination as there are some wonderful independent shops up there.

A new green space would be nice. A country park maybe?

So my plea as a Carltonian is to keep the council at arms length and avoid someone finding a way to spend it on another Arnold white elephant – as always!

Name and address withheld by request

Serial shoplifter needs support

Sir,

I read your story regarding Samantha Clay and I found very sad as the woman clearly has a lot of complex issues.

Yes, she is breaking the law and does need to pay for her crimes in some way, but I hope that she received the desperate support and treatment I feel that she is crying out for by her ‘attention seeking’ behaviour. 

This is clearly a massive cry for help.

I do feel sorry for the shop owners, who are losing lots of money through her actions, but I’m very hopeful if she is treated like a person, who is clearly very poorly psychologically than a criminal, she’ll have a bright and hopeful future by turning her life around.

V Arnall,
Via email

Stop pretending you’re in Stoke Bardolph!

Sir,

Regarding a letter you published last week claiming Rivendell was part of Burton Joyce or Stoke Bardolph (LETTERS 08/05/24 ‘We are NOT Netherfield‘)

Rivendell IS an extension of Netherfield – and why be ashamed of that?

My first house was a great mid-terrace there. Rivendell is barely a mile from Netherfield, but two miles from the rural village of Stoke Bardolph and over two miles from Burton Joyce.

And the retail units on Teal Close call themselves Netherfield so stop pretending you are in Stoke Bardolph.

Sue J,
via email

Slope story brought back lovely memories

PICTURED: The dry ski slope at Carlton’s Richard Herrod Centre pictured back in 1995 (PHOTO Abi Daisy)

Sir,

It was nice to read your piece on what was called the Carlton Forum dry slope.

I learned to ski and made my first ever turns on that ski slope in the 1970s. I lived in Long Eaton but stayed a lot with my Nana in Gedling.

I spent the last 40 years somehow managing to make quite a good living as a freelance ski journalist, also taking hundreds of trips to ski areas around the world as part of the job, all thanks to that dry ski slope in Gedling!

I even do a website all about dry slopes all around the world as a sideline: https://dryslopenews.com/ so that long gone little slope means a lot to me!

Patrick Thorpe
Scotland

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    Councillor Michael Payne steps down from national leadership role with Labour to focus on Gedling MP bid

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    Councillor Michael Payne steps down from national leadership role with Labour to focus on Gedling MP bid

    Gedling Councillor Michael Payne has announced he will stand down as the deputy leader for a group representing Labour councillors across the country.

    He says he will give his bid to win the Gedling seat at the next general election his “undivided attention”.

    Cllr Payne has served as the deputy leader of the Local Government Association’s Labour Group for the last seven years.

    He is Labour’s candidate for Gedling at the next General Election, due to be held by the end of the year. The seat is currently held by Conservative Tom Randall.

    Cllr Payne’s role as deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, where he has sat since 2011, will be unaffected.

    Labour parliamentary candidate for Gedling Michael Payne
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    Tom Randall won Gedling for the Conservatives at the last election in 2019 beating Vernon Coaker

    “For seven years I’ve had the tremendous privilege and honour to serve as Deputy Leader for almost 7,000 Labour councillors across the UK – each and every one of them a Labour hero.” He said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).

    “I’ve decided not to seek re-election as LGA Labour Deputy Leader and will stand down in late summer.

    “The greatest way I can repay the trust of our fantastic Labour local government family is by working flat out to play my part in electing a Labour government that will back them every step of the way – that means giving my undivided attention to winning back Gedling for Labour.”

    He added: “For almost a decade of serving as a LGA Labour Group Officer, I’ve been blessed to serve alongside the most inspiring, kind, dedicated and compassionate people I’ve ever met.”

    Newark & Sherwood District Council leader Paul Peacock was amongst those to offer his thanks, saying: “Thanks for your hard work, commitment and a source of great advice.

    “I’m sure you will have our back as you enter Parliament, we will have yours.”

    The next General Election must be called by December 17 at the latest.

    Gedling will be a seat Labour will be keen to pick up if they are to win the keys to Downing Street.

    2019 was the first time it was won by the Conservative group since 1997, when Tom Randall defeated Vernon Coaker by just over 2000 votes.

    Tad Jones has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate, according to the party’s website.

    PLANNING APROVED: Five new industrial units approved by Gedling planners in Colwick

    Justin Doddy
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    PLANNING APROVED: Five new industrial units approved by Gedling planners in Colwick

    An application received by Gedling Borough Council for five new industrial units on Colwick Industrial Estate has been granted conditional permission on May 13, 2024.

    Miss Jess Greensmith of Rees Construction Management, Uttoxeter submitted the plans, acting as agent on behalf of Goodman Metal Works Limited, Private Road No.7, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG4 2 JW

    The proposed plan included the demolition of the existing redundant buildings and the construction of a new industrial building comprising of five new units for rental purposes.

    A recommendation report authorised by Gedling Borough Council Service Manager Development Services / Principal Planning Officer recommended the granting of conditional planning permission providing the following reasons for the recommendation:

    ‘The development would result in no significant impact on neighbouring premises or the area in general. The proposed development would represent sustainable development as identified in the National Planning Policy Framework (2023). The proposal is acceptable from a highway safety viewpoint, raises no flood risk issues, health and safety issues or contamination issues. The works therefore accord with the aims set out within the National Planning Policy Framework (2023), the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and the Local Planning Document (2018).’

    A Design and Access statement supplied by Rees Construction Management to support the full planning application stated that the buildings that are to be demolished are currently only used for storage purposes and are not suitable for occupation due to their inadequate EPC rating.

    Pictured: The proposed site (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning Dept.)

    The proposed site is also stated to be one of a number of sites owned by Goodman Metalworks to the north of Colwick Industrial Estate bounded by the railway line. The site comprises 3no buildings, two of which are redundant units and will be demolished, and the new building will take their place to the east side of the site with the remaining building occupying the west side. The site is currently leased out to the company Jackson Keay.

    The statement further stated that main purpose of the new building is to improve the rental capacity of the site by providing 5no new industrial units to suit a variety of industrial uses and the units will vary in size with 2no units offering approximately 188 square metres of general-purpose floor space and the other 3no units offering approximately 305 metres squared.

    Pictured: Proposed Elevations (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning Dept.)

    There will be a total of 23no parking spaces including 5no EV parking spaces, 3no disabled parking bays and secure motorcycle and cycle parking.

    The planning application advises that the proposed parking spaces will be increased by 13, from the existing ten and that the anticipated number of employees will increase from the existing 5 to approx. 15.

    Further details regarding Planning Application 2023/0669 can be accessed HERE.

    More than 11,000 emergency food parcels were handed out to people in Gedling borough over last 12 months

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    More than 11,000 emergency food parcels were handed out to people in Gedling borough over last 12 months

    New figures released by food charity the Trussell Trust have revealed that more than 11,000 emergency food parcels were provided to people across Gedling borough within the past 12 months.

    The Trust figures showed that more than 16,000 emergency food parcels were provided to people across the East Midlands between April 2023 to March 2024 – a record high.

    The charity said it saw the highest number of food parcels distributed in a single year by their food banks across the UK.

    The food parcels were distributed from 1,699 locations across the UK, as part of the
    Trussell Trust network.

    Food banks fed more than 11,000 people across the borough over the past 12 months

    Around 166,474 emergency food parcels were provided to people in the East Midlands, with 61,234 of these for children.

    A total of 11,680 emergency food parcels were distributed in Gedling borough with 7,491 of these going to adults and 4,189 to children, from four distribution centres.

    The charity’s biggest foodbank in the borough is in Arnold.

    The charity’s chief executive Emma Revie said: “It’s 2024 and we’re facing historically high levels of food bank need. As a society, we cannot allow this to continue. We must not let food banks become the new norm.

    “As we approach the next UK general election, we urgently need all political leaders to set out how they will build a future where no one needs a food bank to survive. Voters want to see a change and we need cross-government action at all levels to deliver it. We know what’s pushing people to food banks, so we know what needs to change.

    “A supportive social security system is the bedrock on which we end hunger for good. Building on this, we need much more effective employment and financial support for parents, carers and disabled people, and action to ensure everyone can have the security we all need to access opportunities and have hope for the future, through more secure and flexible jobs and investment in social housing.

    “Food banks are not the answer. They will be there to support people as long as they are needed, but our political leaders must take bold action to build a future where everyone has enough money to afford the life’s essentials. The time to act is now.”

    The Trussell Trust is now calling for comprehensive strategies to mitigate this crisis. These include a plan to reduce the need for food banks, simplifying benefits, setting clear targets to eliminate child poverty, and increasing crisis support across the UK.

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