A local historian is giving a series of walks and talks over the next few months at pubs in Arnold and Mapperley.
Bob Massey has written many successful books on local history and will host the series of events.
The first talk will be on the subject of Highwaymen & Women and will cover Arnold’s criminal past. The free event will take place in the bar at the Robin Hood And Little John pub on Church Street from 7pm.
On May 5, Bob will be holding a free evening of stories about Mapperley’s Battles, which will cover ‘the area’s rebellious past’.
LOCAL HISTORIAN: Bob Massey
The event starts at 8pm in Bread and Bitter bar on Woodthorpe Drive.
Mr Massey will then host a free history walk and talk at the Robin Hood and Little John pub, which will feature an evening of stories about Arnold’s past.
The walk will start and finish in the lounge of the pub at 7pm on May 6.
Police have arrested two people after a van was stolen in Ravenshead
Officers say van was stolen from Milton Drive in the village at around 12.45pm yesterday (March 11).
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “A 42-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and theft of property. They remain in police custody.
They added: “The 42-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of robbery, relating to an incident in Bramcote Street, Radford, on January 12, and on suspicion of failing to attend a court appearance in March.”
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Drivers are being warned to expect traffic and travel delays due to roadworks across Gedling Borough during the week.
This list contains only the roadworks considered to be most likely to cause delays on key routes as well as those involving road closures and temporary traffic lights. It is not exhaustive and does not feature some minor or emergency repairs that come up after publication. Other roadworks may finish or start before schedule or be cancelled altogether.
All information is from Highways England, local authorities and utility companies.
Carlton
B686 Burton Road
March 13
Delays likely due to traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: Burton Road at the junction of Doveridge Road
Works description: Patch liner to be installed from within manhole chamber to prevent flooding
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Gedling Road
March 20 — 22 March
Delays likely due to traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: at junction of Gedling Road & Westdale Lane East
Works description: Severn Trent are maintaining flood monitoring equipment in the dirty water system to help prevent drains backing up into properties and streets. This work takes 1-2 hours but cannot safely be done when water levels are high so three days have been booked
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Station Road
March 15 — 19
Delays likely due to traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: Outside 56 Station Road
Works description: Poling works. Excavate for new BT Openreach Pole (s) or to Replace Existing BT Openreach Pole (s) in FW to facilitate overhead spine cabling works.
Valley Road
March 13
Delays likely due to road closure
Works location: On the junction of Ernest Road and Valley Road.
Works description: Replacement of defective manhole frame and cover in carriageway.
Passengers in Gedling borough will have to pay more to travel on local bus services from the end of this month.
Nottingham City Transport has announced it will be increasing some fares from Sunday, March 31.
The firm say this will be the first rise in these fares for a year (last increase 25 March 2018) “and is necessary to once again cover above inflationary increases in operating costs, as well as for investment over the next 12 months in the fleet and in ticketing technology.”
The price NCT is paying for a litre of diesel has increased by 8 pence per litre over the last year, which represents an 8.5% rise and can no longer be absorbed.
Significant investment in lowering emissions from the NCT fleet will also continue throughout the year, so buses meet Nottingham’s new clean air requirements, which will improve air quality across the city. Whilst NCT has been successful in securing some external funding towards this investment, most of this cost has to be met through fares.
Anthony Carver-Smith, NCT Marketing Manager said, “We appreciate increasing fares is never popular, but as our day to day operating costs rise above inflation again and with the significant investment we have to make in 2019 to introduce 67 more bio-gas buses to our fleet in order to reduce emissions by the end of the year, it is unavoidable”.
The main price changes are:
Standard City single increases by 10p to £2.30 for an adult and £1.20 for under 19
All day ticket increases by 20p to £4.20 for adults, but is frozen at £2.50 for an under 19
Clifton Local Fare increases by 10p to £1.20
Inner City Return and Short Hop / other Local Fares frozen at £2.50 and £1.40 respectively
Network Rider frozen at £6.50 for an adult and £5.00 for an under 19
Off Peak Grouprider (after 09:30 weekdays, all day weekends) will increase from £5 to £6
Off Peak Network Grouprider (after 09:30 weekdays, all day weekends) will increase from £7.50 to £9
NightBus fares will increase for the first time in almost 9 years from £3 to £4, but a new “Duo” ticket will be introduced covering 2 people travelling together priced at £6
South Notts, Sky Blue 46, 47 and Pathfinder single and day return fares for journeys outside the Nottingham Area will be frozen
Prices on the NCTX Buses app and Robin Hood Pay as You Go cards will rise to match the new cash equivalent ticket prices
Easyrider Everyday and Everyday Further smart card prices will rise by 5-6%, although customers paying by Direct Debit will see their price frozen
Easyrider Anyday and Anyday Further prices will increase for the first time in 2 years, by an average of 7%
Former pupils and staff of Carlton le Willows are being invited to join a new society which has been formed to help celebrate the school’s rich history.
The Carlton le Willows Salix Society was formed back in October last year, with 200 former pupils turning up to a launch event alongside Gedling MP Vernon Coaker and the Mayor of Gedling Barbara Miller.
The society is now on the hunt for more people to sign up, with society leaders believing there must still be around 8000 former pupils eligible to join.
Society chairman Steve Watts said: “The society is working with the current Academy and trying to encourage former pupils and staff to help put a history back into the school.
PICTURED: A class from 1957PICTURED: Pupils from Calrlton le Willows in 1972
“We currently have nearly 200 members and the majority of which attended the Grammar School, some like myself went to the Technical Grammar School. We believe there is close to 8000 former pupils out there.
“The society needs members, especially former staff and pupils that attended any of the schools since 1973.”
Mr Watts added: “We are looking for memorabilia, photos, trophies and uniforms from any school that was on the site from 1953!
“We are setting up display cabinets in both school buildings to show the old school magazines, photos and memorabilia from former pupils.”
The group recently launched a new website that has exclusive access areas for paid up members that contain memorabilia from across the years, which can be found at www.clwsalix.co.uk
The society are also holding their first AGM next Saturday (March 16) at the Academy and are welcoming anyone wishing to become a member. Membership currently costs £10 per year. The event starts at 11.30am.
Gedling borough’s unsung heroes are to be celebrated at this year’s Pride of Gedling awards – which take place on Wednesday night.
The annual ceremony – which is now in its fifth year – will celebrate the outstanding work from people, businesses and communities in the borough.
This year Gedling Eye is one of the sponsors of the event at the civic centre in Arnold.
Shortlisted nominees across the six categories have been invited to the awards celebrations being held at the civic centre – which will be hosted by Smooth FM Breakfast host, Gareth Evans.
As well as the standard awards, there is also an overall Pride of Gedling Award and Lifetime Achievement Award which both recognise two individuals who have provided an outstanding contribution to the borough.
On the night, the awards will be presented by the sponsors of each category and the Deputy Mayor of Gedling will present the Overall Pride of Gedling Award and Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke will announce the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
PICTURED: Civic Centre at Arnot Hill Park is playing host to the awards
The awards are broken down into six categories:
Good Neighbour Award
This award recognises inspirational individuals who have gone that extra mile to make everyday life better for others in their community.
Community Servant Award
Someone who works serving the public in their day job and has gone above and beyond the role to help others, assist their community or improve their environment.
The Dylan Barker (Young Person of the Year) Award
This award celebrates young people, under the age of 21, who make an outstanding contribution to their communities.
Business in the Community Award
This award recognises the businesses which play a role in supporting their community.
Outstanding Community Project Award
This award is open to any project or group which helps our local communities and improves the lives of those who live in them.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Someone who volunteers with a group or organisation and, through their commitment to others, make a big contribution to the community.
Last year’s overall Pride of Gedling winner was announced with some sadness as it was awarded, posthumously, to Mary Harris who had been nominated for the award but died a few weeks before the ceremony took place. Friends and family members of the late Mary Harris attended the event and received the award from the Mayor of Gedling.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We’re very proud to be hosting the fifth Pride of Gedling Awards. The awards highlight the great work done in our local communities by volunteers, businesses and community groups and the great compassion .
“The nominees this year have been exceptional and it was a very difficult but rewarding task to choose the winners. Everyone who has been shortlisted should be extremely proud.
He added: “The 2019 Pride of Gedling Awards promises to be another very special night for the borough of Gedling. ”
A spokesman for the water firm said: “The works are on an existing 27” main and to install a new valve as part of a reinforcement main with new meter installation.”
Bus diversion
During the works the Red 44 will use Westdale Lane, Holyoake Road and Shelford Road towards Gedling.
At the Wollaton Avenue terminus, buses will depart as normal until they reach the end of Besecar Avenue.
Buses will then turn left onto Arnold Road, left Shelford Road, onto Holyoake Road and Westdale Lane to rejoin their route at Gedling Road.
The stops labelled Besecar Avenue, Newton Road and Turpin Avenue will be served by buses heading towards the City. Please use ‘Wollaton Avenue Shops’ scheduled times as a guide.
A man is set to appear in court after being charged with burglary at an address in Calverton.
Levi Miller, 24, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear before Nottingham magistrates on Monday (March 11), charged with burglary at Mansfield Lane in Calverton.
He is also charged with burglary at Denewood Crescent, Bilborough, and Cedar Road, Forest Fields.
It follows reports of cars being stolen from homes after they were broken into.
Miller also faces a charge of driving without a valid driving licence and using a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance.
MasterChef winner Laurence Henry is to try out his culinary skills on terminally-ill patients at a hospice in Mapperley next month.
Henry, crowned champion of BBC’s MasterChef, the Professionals in December, is to cook a gourmet three-course lunch for patients and guests at Nottinghamshire Hospice on Wednesday, April 3.
The 26-year old chef, from Mapperley, who wowed judges and food critics on national TV with his culinary masterpieces, has volunteered his time to give patients – all of whom have terminal illness – a fine dining experience.
Laurence, the youngest finalist and one of the youngest ever MasterChef winners, has sourced all the ingredients for free from his suppliers including Fred Hallam Ltd of Beeston and The Snobby Butcher in Sherwood for the menu he will cook in the hospice kitchen.
Laurence, currently Sous Chef at two Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains says “I’m keen to support this great local charity which helps people across Nottinghamshire who have terminal illness.”
PICTURED: MasterChef winner Laurence Henry from Mapperley
Guests will buy tickets to the lunch which will raise funds to help patients across Nottinghamshire. They will eat alongside patients in the hospice dining room which seats 50 people and in its day played host to lavish dinner parties put on by the Player family who owned the building.
The event rounds off a national ‘Open Up Hospice Care’ campaign which promotes the benefits of hospice care in people’s homes. As part of the campaign, supporters are urged to put on dinner parties in a ‘Taste of Home’ fundraiser.
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a partner in the national campaign run by Hospice UK.
Rowena Naylor-Morrell, chief executive of Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that Laurence has chosen to support us in this way. Part of our purpose here at the hospice is to help our patients live life to the full in the time they have left, so it is wonderful to be able to provide this fine dining experience. It’s going to be fabulous!
“We are big fans of Laurence at the hospice and were rooting for him all the way during the contest. It was great to see someone so young from the local area win this prestigious championship. I can’t wait to taste his food!”
Since the programme was aired, Laurence and the other finalists have been on tour across the UK.
Laurence has also been cooking a menu of his favourite dishes from the BBC show at Sat Bains as his swansong before leaving the restaurant at the end of March.
He plans to open his own restaurant in Nottingham.
Residents and local businesses are being given a say on how thousands of pounds of regeneration funding should be spent on Carlton Square.
Gedling Borough Council are working with the owners of the shopping precinct to give it a much-needed facelift.
New paving, lighting, street furniture and parking are being planned as part of redevelopments in a bid to create a much more attractive shopping environment.
Now retailers, shoppers and residents are being asked to take part in a survey to voice their opinions on new plans published this week.
A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council said: “As part of our promise to improve our local town centres, we are working with the owners of the Carlton Square shopping precinct to see how the centre can be revitalised. We need the views of retailers, shoppers and residents to help shape our proposals and our initial consultation will run until March 19.
PICTURED: Proposed improvements for Carlton Square
“Waypoint, the company that manages Carlton Square (on behalf of BNP Paribas), are talking with us about how we can improve their shopping centre and the parking areas which are owned by the council. Plans include upgraded paving, lighting, seating and making changes to the parking and servicing layouts to create a more attractive shopping environment.
“There are also plans to improve the main entrances to the centre and tackle unattractive and blank building fronts. We have already purchased and demolished a building within the parking area so the improvements can begin.”
The cost of the scheme is anticipated to be funded by Waypoint, Gedling Borough Council and be supported by grant funding, subject to an application to the D2N2 N2 Town Centre Fund.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr John Clarke said he hoped the facelift would revitalise the shopping precinct.
He said: “This is great news for the residents of Carlton and it’s something which will be very beneficial to the borough. It’s really going to improve the square and give it a much needed lift. We’re working with the owners to turn this into an exciting business hub that will attract shoppers and retailers.”
Chris Moulden from Waypoint Asset Management said: “We’re pleased to be working with Gedling Borough Council to bring forward real improvements to Carlton Square Shopping Centre.”
You can see the proposed plans and take part in the survey here
