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Burton Joyce residents rally round to replace statue stolen from pensioner’s garden which was part of memorial to late husband

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Burton Joyce residents rally round to replace statue stolen from pensioner’s garden which was part of memorial to late husband

A community has rallied round to fund a replacement for a memorial statue stolen from a pensioner’s garden in Burton Joyce.

The statue of a stag, which was bolted into a cement platform, was stolen from the garden of resident Dorothy Pinkett and was part of a memorial to her late husband.

Local resident Tony Bryan decided to set up a crowdfunding page and fund a replacement and villagers quickly chipped in, raising over £900 for a replacement statue in just eight hours.

They also fitted CCTV at the pensioner’s home to help prevent further thefts in the future.

Trent Valley councillors Sam Smith and Michael Adams, who cover Burton Joyce, have been raising publicity for the campaign after being alerted to the theft and the pair also joined residents this morning to see the replacement statue being fitted.

Councillors Michael Adams and Sam Smith join residents to watch on as the replacement statue is fitted in the garden

Cllr Smith said “The stag is more than just a garden ornament, it had irreplaceable sentimental value and all three deer are a part of the village and popular with local children and adults alike.

PICTURED: Local resident Tony Bryan, left, who launched the fundraising efforts, with the new stag and Dorothy Pinkett. (PHOTO: Photo credit: DAYS PHOTOGRAPH, Sue Toseland)

“It is often dressed up to mark special occasions with residents across Trent Valley regularly walking past to admire them.”

The new stag was fitted today, after being delivered all the way from Stanstead, where the original was purchased.

Residents lined the street, observing social distance rules, to see the statue delivered.

In a joint statement, Cllrs Smith and Adams thanked residents for setting up the campaign.

They said: “Thanks to the amazing contributions and support of Burton Joyce residents, a new stag and memorial is back in the garden and our village.

“Despite this awful theft, it’s been lovely to see the support for this from across the village.

“We thank everyone who helped make this happen and look forward to seeing the stags VE75 outfit.

Nottinghamshire Police told Gedling Eye they are appealing for witnesses and information following the theft.

They said the crime was reported at around 9am on April 30, 2020 after the life sized garden ornament was taken.

Neighbourhood Inspector Chris Pearson said: “We were saddened to hear that the memorial statue was taken and we are working hard to try and track down the offenders.

“We believe the statue was taken on the night of 29 April 2020 from the garden on Main Road in Burton Joyce.

“At the moment, we have no suspects, so we need the public’s help to try and find out who took the statue.

“Were you in the area that night? Did you see anything suspicious?

“You may have seen the statue for sale or been offered the item?

“Please call 101, quoting incident number 129 of 30 April 2020 with any information.”

Police trying to trace owner of bike recovered during search of house in Netherfield

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Police trying to trace owner of bike recovered during search of house in Netherfield

Police are trying to trace the owners of a bike which they have retrieved.

Officers from Gedling South Neighbourhood Policing Team discovered a bike during a search warrant in Netherfield.

It is believed to be stolen and officers would like it returned back to the rightful owners.

The bike is a Specialized Sirrus Elite Hybrid in black and grey.

Please contact PIO 6788 Walker on 07971781823 to arrange viewing of the item.

Proof of ownership and an account of how the item was taken will be required.

Salt warning issued to Gedling borough residents by stroke charity chief

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Salt warning issued to Gedling borough residents by stroke charity chief

Mealtimes will undoubtedly be a highlight of the day for many Gedling borough residents during the coronavirus lockdown.

Choosing what dishes to create can be very exciting, but charity chiefs at the Stroke Association, are asking everyone to consider one particular ingredient – the amount and type of salt you use.

The charity has issued the warning because the sodium in salt can cause high blood pressure which is believed to triple the risk of stroke.

The Stroke Association chief executive Juliet Bouverie, said: “Reducing our salt intake will reduce incidence of high blood pressure and therefore stroke. In Nottinghamshire more than 190,000 adults have been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

“Cutting out salt as much as possible must be a priority.  But, I know how hard it is and if you find it difficult to cut out salt completely, there is an alternative to regular salt called LoSalt. LoSalt has two thirds less sodium than regular table, sea and rock salts without any taste compromise.

We’re partnering with LoSalt to encourage a #HealthierUK and share tips and ideas for small changes which can make a big difference to our health – including trying LoSalt in your cooking and baking.

“To launch our #HealthierUK partnership we have put some really scrumptious recipes on our website www.stroke.org.uk/healthierUK

Juliet added: “Please do note that if you take some types of medication that affect potassium levels, LoSal and other reduced sodium salt alternatives may not be suitable for you. This includes people receiving medication for diabetes, heart or kidney disorders. Check with your GP for advice.”

Man jailed after his DNA is found on hat left at burgled house in Arnold

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Man jailed after his DNA is found on hat left at burgled house in Arnold

A man who forced his way into a property in Arnold and assaulted the occupants has been jailed.

Leo Commons, of Collyer Road, Calverton had been part of a group that took more than £250 from the victims as well as an iPhone before fleeing the scene.

Officers were called to the incident at around 1am on 23 February 2020 to the report that two people had been assaulted as part of burglary in Rolleston Drive.

Rolleston Drive
PICTURED: Rolleston Drive in Arnold (IMAGE: Google)

When one of the occupants was assaulted, they pulled a hat from one of the offenders, DNA taken from the hat was found to match that of Commons, who was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident.

He was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday (May 1, 2020) at Nottingham Crown Court.

He was also sentenced to eight months in prison for actual bodily harm to run concurrently.

Detective Sergeant Jamie Moore, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Burglary can be a terrifying experience for victims and we investigate all reports thoroughly.

“Our officers worked incredibly hard to identify Commons and I am pleased with today’s result.

“I’d like to congratulate the team for their hard work and tenacity to locate Commons and bring him to justice.”

Linby author’s work to feature in BBC online lockdown lesson

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Linby author’s work to feature in BBC online lockdown lesson

A book written by an author from Linby has been selected by the BBC to help thousands of children across the country beat the boredom of lockdown.

Kim Slater’s young adult novel ‘A Seven-Letter Word’ will feature in one of the BBC’s online lockdown Bitesize lesson next Thursday, May 7.

The story, which is set in Nottingham, features a boy called Finlay who struggles with speaking due to a bad stammer but is a whizz at the word game, Scrabble.

The cover to Kim’s book A Seven Letter Word’

The BBC have introduced daily lessons in all subjects to assist the nation’s parents in homeschooling their children. Lessons are available to watch on BBC iPlayer or can be accessed through the Red Button.

Mrs Slater told Gedling Eye: “It’s great news that the book, which is set in Nottingham, will highlight our region and hopefully help parents during this challenging time.

Online Bitesize lessons are avialble here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

You can find out more about Kim’s work at her website: https://kimslater.com/

Interactive coronavirus map shows you number of deaths across Gedling borough

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Interactive coronavirus map shows you number of deaths across Gedling borough

A new interactive map shows how many people have died from coronavirus across Gedling borough

By entering your postcode in the interactive map below, you will be able to see how many covid-19 deaths have occurred in the borough between March 1 and April 17.

The map reveals there has been 9 confirmed deaths in Gedling, 2 in Arnold, 4 in Calverton, 9 in Woodthorpe and 1 in Carlton.

The map above, created by the ONS shows all coronavirus deaths in England and Wales which were registered before April 18.

The green dots marking the number of deaths in each area are placed at the centre of the local area they represent – and do not mark the exact spot where those deaths occurred.

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The size of the circle is proportional to the number of deaths – meaning the bigger the circle, the greater number of deaths in that region.

The dots exclude the number of non-residents who have may have died in the area.

Gedling Borough Council issues plea to local businesses yet to apply for government funding

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Gedling Borough Council issues plea to local businesses yet to apply for government funding

A number of businesses in the borough that are eligible to receive funding from the government are yet to apply for grants, Gedling Borough Council has revealed.

The council said it has identified over 1,400 businesses in the area who are eligible for a grant payment and so far, 75% of eligible businesses have applied for but there are many businesses who have not yet responded to contact from the council.

In March, the Government announced that grants of £10,000 and £25,000 would be made available to eligible businesses, with around 1,200 businesses in Gedling in line for the £10,000 grant and around 180 businesses qualifying for the £25,000 grant. The verification process is needed to ensure the payments are made to the correct bank details to reduce fraudulent claims. 

This is not a loan scheme and none of the grants are required to be paid back to the Government.

Gedling Borough Council is responsible for distributing these grants and has paid out over £12.3 million so far to over 1,100 businesses. The council has contacted all businesses eligible for the grant by post, text message, email or phone but there are still hundreds who have not responded to the council’s contact. 

The grants available include:

  • small business grant funding of £10,000 for all business in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief
  • £10,000 grant per business in the Retail, Hospitality, and Leisure Sector with rateable value of 15,000 or less
  • grant funding of £25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with property with a rateable value between 15,001 and 50,999

Businesses eligible for the grants have already been identified by the Council and do not need to fill out a lengthy application form but they are required to verify their details in order to receive the grant, which is not required to be paid back to the Government. The verification process is needed to ensure the payments are made to the correct bank details to reduce fraudulent claims. 

One of the businesses to benefit from the grant was Patchings Art Centre at Calverton.

Liz Wood, Co-Proprietor of Patchings Art Centre said: “The process was really straight forward and easy, we had to verify our business name and provide proof of bank details and the process for payment was cleared.

“This money has made a considerable difference to us and will help us through a very difficult and challenging time. I would urge any businesses who have been contacted by the council to get in touch and claim this grant.” 

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “Our council officers have been working around the clock to administer and pay out over £12.3 million in grants to help our local businesses but there are still hundreds who have not responded.

“Businesses like Patchings Art Centre have seen how quick the process is to get the payments and we are urging any businesses who have been contacted by Gedling Borough Council to get in touch, all we need to do is verify a few details and we can process the payment.

He added: This is not a loan, it’s a grant and you do not need to pay it back. If you’ve not received anything from the council but you think you are eligible, please visit our website or call us to check.”

VIDEO: See police cut down door as they execute drugs warrant in Netherfield

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VIDEO: See police cut down door as they execute drugs warrant in Netherfield

Police arrested a man and recovered quantities of suspected Class A and B drugs after executing a warrant in Netherfield this morning (Friday, May 1, 2020).

The warrant, at a property on Shaw Gardens, is the latest carried out in the area as part of an ongoing proactive drugs operation – ‘Operation Thistle’ – tackling the issue of drug supply which has been raised by the local community as being a main concern for them. 

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and on suspicion of vehicle interference during today’s warrant.

It comes after five previous Operation Thistle warrants carried out over the last five months:

•    Last month a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and a quantity of cannabis was recovered during a warrant at an address on Dunstan Street, Netherfield. The suspect was subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 24 March 2020 three men aged in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and Class A drugs and knives were also recovered during a warrant at an address on Victoria Road, Netherfield. The suspects were subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 1 March 2020 two men were arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle after three stolen vans were recovered during a warrant at an address on the Colwick Industrial Estate. The suspects were subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 14 January 2020 a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis after a cannabis grow was recovered during a warrant at an address on Colwick Road, Nottingham. The suspect was subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 17 December 2019 a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and a quantity of cannabis was recovered during a warrant at an address on Bourne Mews, Netherfield. The suspect was subsequently charged and admitted to the offence in court. He is currently awaiting sentencing.

Inspector Chris Pearson, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector responsible for local policing in the Gedling borough area, said: “Today’s enforcement activity was part of our ongoing proactive work to tackle drug use and supply in the Netherfield area, an issue we have made a priority after listening to residents’ concerns.

“The Gedling Neighbourhoods Policing Team, supported by our proactive ‘Operation Reacher’ team, are committed to continuing this work to reduce drug-related crime and take robust action in response to community concerns such as drug-related crime.

“We have carried out a number of successful warrants to date, on the back of information received from members of the public, and I’d encourage anyone with any concerns about drug use and supply in their area to please report it to us.

“Information we receive is always carefully assessed and prioritised. In some cases we can act immediately, while in other cases the information we receive has to be developed before we can take action.

“Drugs ruin lives and are often the catalyst for more serious and violent crimes, which can have a huge impact on local communities.

“We are constantly working behind the scenes to gather information about those who may be involved in drug supply and we remain committed to continuing our proactive work to target offenders who are causing misery in our communities and bringing them to justice.”

If you have any concerns or see anything suspicious in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Gedling MP Tom Randall welcomes recruitment of 95 police officers

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Gedling MP Tom Randall welcomes recruitment of 95 police officers

Gedling MP Tom Randall has welcomed the announcement that Nottinghamshire Police has recruited 95 new officers.

The additional officers are the result of a recruitment drive launched by the force back in September last year.

Across England and Wales more than 3,000 extra officers have joined the police since the recruitment campaign was launched, confirming the government is on track to recruit 20,000 extra officers over the next three years.

In total, forces recruited 6,435 officers from November 2019 to March 2020, including recruitment planned before the government campaign was announced – with 3,005 recruits joining the police specifically as part of the uplift programme.

There are now a total of 2,116 officers in Nottinghamshire, with 131,596 across England and Wales.

The recruitment drive is at the centre of the government’s commitment to back the police with more resources, powers and support to keep communities safe.

Other steps include the biggest funding boost for the policing system in a decade, a new covenant to recognise the service and sacrifice of the police, funding to provide over 8,000 more officers with Taser to keep themselves and the public safe, expanded stop and search powers, and plans to consult on increasing the maximum sentence for assaulting police officers and other emergency service workers.

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95 additional officers have been recruited by Nottinghamshire Police

Alongside new recruits, the government has also taken further action to support the police’s coronavirus response.

This includes testing for all essential workers, including police officers and support staff; the relaxation of tax rules to encourage officers nearing retirement and those recently retired to serve; and the unlocking of £84 million for forces to use in fight against coronavirus.

Gedling MP, Tom Randall said he was delighted that more police would now be on the streets of Gedling

He said: “Nottinghamshire has been boosted by 95 more officers – meaning more police on our streets to cut crime and keep us all safe. From my regular meetings with Gedling’s Neighbourhood Police Inspector, I know our beat teams are growing in Gedling and these additional officers are focusing on local issues.

“At this time of national emergency, these additional officers have never been so important. They have my full support in enforcing the rules to ensure people stay at home, so we can protect the NHS and save lives.

“By backing our police with the funding and resources they need, we will keep the public and our communities safe, so that people everywhere can live their lives free from the fear of crime.”

Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “Each one of these brave officers will make a difference in helping to cut crime and keep people safe. For many, their first role has been to join the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives.

“Thanks to new digital assessment centres, the doors remain wide open for anyone who wants to join them and make a difference in their community.

“Getting more police officers on the streets is an absolute priority for the British people – and this Government.”

Meet the Godfreys: This is the family who built the historic Park House in Carlton

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Meet the Godfreys: This is the family who built the historic Park House in Carlton

Angie Keyworth is the great-grandaughter of John Godfrey, the original owner of Park House in Carlton. Here she shares memories of her family and the time they spent in this historic house..

Park House was built for John and Emma in 1909 by local builder John Lewin who was married to Emma’s sister Ada – surely a case of keep it in the family!

There are several houses in the Carlton area built by John Lewin. 

The architect for the house was W H Higginbottom who had designed other local buildings including libraries, cinemas and war memorials. Like John Godfrey, W H Higginbottom was also a Liberal County Councillor, JP and a Methodist.  

My interest in the family history research started when I retired and rescued my mother’s family tree research folder from my loft. 

As a child I was totally bemused by the Godfrey clan as they came in vast numbers, a total mystery to me.  As I transferred Mum’s typed information from A4 copy paper to Ancestry UK, I very often said out loud “oh, so that’s who you are!”   

I am related to some cousins twice over, and I am now in touch with or have met several  2nd, 3rd and 4th cousins, some of which have been stepped over or removed several times!

Firstly I shall tell you a little of the family history which enabled John and Emma to build such a grand house.

John and Emma Keywood married in All Hallows church in August 1880. 

PICTURED: The Godfrey family

Emma also came from a large Carlton family of framework knitters. 

John and Emma’s first child John Harold, known as Harold, born in 1881, was my grandfather.  Harold is fist left on the family photo.  Sadly Harold died in the flu pandemic of 1918 at the early age of 37.  Mum was just eighteen months old. 

John’s parents were John Godfrey and Ann Maria Clay. 

John and Ann Maria married in All Hallows church in 1852 and had 6 children.  Alice, Eliza Anne, John, Emma, Samuel Isaac and Ann Maria. Sadly, Alice died at the age of eleven in 1865.  Ann Maria’s parents were Samuel Clay and Alice Kirk. 

The Clay and Kirk families were also quite large and well known in Carlton.  Samuel Clay was a framework knitter and maintained a number of hand frames on which hosiery was made before the use of machinery.  Samuel was such an expert he was commissioned to make stockings for Queen Victoria.  His daughter embroidered the royal monogram on the stocking tops. 

In September 1854, Samuel Clay became the first postmaster in Carlton.  His salary was £3 per year and his hours of work 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In 1857 it was calculated there were about 30 letters delivered weekly. 

What little of Netherfield there was at this time before it became a railway village was part of the Carlton Postal District. 

When Samuel Clay retired from the post office, his daughter Ann Maria and husband John Godfrey took over. 

The first post office in Carlton was at the bottom of Cavendish Road, then Cemetery Road, opposite the ‘new’ post office, which was demolished to make way for new Council Offices and is now flats.  On both of these buildings you can clearly see the Godfrey name.  Gt Grandpa John and his brother Samuel Isaac had the second post office built for their mother, by a Mr Tegerdine of Station Road Carlton. 

John’s brother Samuel Isaac also lived on Burton Road, opposite Park House, which was known as the Godfrey House.  Samuel’s house was built in 1905.  Today flats stand in place of the house.  Samuel didn’t want the old house to be demolished and put a condition on the house that should it be put up for sale after all his children had married or moved out,  the house could not be knocked down until 10 years after purchase.  A property developer bought the house, watched it fall into disrepair for 10 years and then built the flats.  Very, very sad and an absolute eyesore as it deteriorated.

Of course, in 2004 Park House was also demolished. 

I have had Godfrey relatives visiting Gedling  and sadly there is very little property left to show them which belonged to the family, except Holly Bank the first house John and Emma had built on Greenhill Rise. And the cricket field, another story for another day.

To be continued…

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