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Join in with the Big Garden Birdwatch event at Gedling Country Park

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Join in with the Big Garden Birdwatch event at Gedling Country Park

With spring just around the corner, eagle-eyed wildlife lovers from across Gedling borough are gearing up for the yearly Big Garden Birdwatch.

This year’s event takes place between January 26-28, and as usual the public are being asked to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds in their garden or local green space, then send their results to the RSPB.

As well as at home, those interested in taking part can head up to Gedling Country Park and join other bird watchers getting involved in the event.

You can join the Gedling Country Park ranger on Saturday, January 26 and Monday 28 from 11am where forms and pencils will be provided. People interested in taking part should meet at the cafe.

Park ranger Alastair Glenn said: ” You’ll will need to sit quietly for 1 hour outside so don’t forget to dress up warm and don’t forget your binoculars if you have some.”

For more details about the event phone Alastair on 07989682110 or email alastair.glenn@gedling.gov.uk

Those taking part at home can find out more details about how to get involved by visiting the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch site https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/

Brexit: All you need to know

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Brexit: All you need to know

Why do we call leaving the EU ‘Brexit’?

It’s a word we use as a shorthand way of saying the UK leaving the EU – merging the words Britain and exit to get Brexit.

Why are we leaving the European Union?

The UK held a referendum on Thursday, June 23, 2016, to decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union. Leave won by 51.9% to 48.1%. The referendum turnout was 71.8%, with more than 30 million people voting.

When is the UK set to leave the EU?

For the UK to leave the EU it had to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty which gives the two sides two years to agree the terms of the split. Theresa May triggered this process on March 29, 2017, meaning the UK is scheduled to leave at 11pm UK time on Friday, March 29, 2019. A European court has ruled that the UK can decide to stop the process. Alternatively it can be extended if all 28 EU members agree.

What is this ‘transition’ period?

The ‘transition period’ refers to a length of time after March 29, 2019, to 31 December, 2020 (or possibly later), where we will be given time to get everything in place and allow businesses and others to prepare for the moment when the new post-Brexit rules between the UK and the EU begin. Free movement will continue during the transition period, as the EU wanted. The UK will be able to strike its own trade deals – although they won’t be able to come into force until 1 January 1, 2021.

What is Article 50?

Article 50 is a plan that allows any country that wishes to exit the EU to do so. The Treaty is quite short at just 50 paragraphs. It spells out that any EU member state may decide to quit the EU, that it must notify the European Council and negotiate its withdrawal with the EU, that there are two years to reach an agreement – unless everyone agrees to extend it – and that the exiting state cannot take part in EU internal discussions about its departure.

The letter from the Prime Minister triggering Article 50

What is the single market?

The single market is seen as the EU’s biggest achievement and one of the main reasons it was set up in the first place. Britain was a member of a free trade area in Europe before it joined what was then known as the common market. In a free trade area countries can trade with each other without paying tariffs – but it is not a single market because the member states do not have to merge their economies together.

The European Union single market, which was completed in 1992, allows the free movement of goods, services, money and people within the European Union, as if it was a single country. It is possible to set up a business or take a job anywhere within it. The idea was to boost trade, create jobs and lower prices.

People’s Vote campaigners from across borough to make final push before crucial Brexit vote on Tuesday

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People’s Vote campaigners from across borough to make final push before crucial Brexit vote on Tuesday

Pro-EU Campaigners from across Gedling borough are preparing to make a final push before Parliament votes for the proposed Brexit deal on Tuesday (15).

People from the borough are expected to join hundreds of people from across the county in Nottingham city centre tomorrow (January 12) as part of a National Day of Action.

The campaigners will be encouraging voters to write to their MPs asking them to reject Theresa May’s deal and support the campaign for a People’s Vote.

Susan Martin, one of the founding members of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire People’s Vote Campaign said: “As a raft of independent assessments – and even the Government themselves – have now acknowledged, the Government’s proposed Brexit would severely harm our economy, our NHS, and our standing in the world.

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“If the Theresa May deal is approved, arguments over Brexit will go on forever because all the big questions are still unanswered.

“People don’t just have to accept a bad Brexit, they can demand their voice is heard. The public needs to have the final say on this crucial decision because, in the end, only the people can really sort this out.”


The event follows on from the People’s Vote Summer of Action, which saw hugely successful rallies take place in Bristol, Edinburgh, and London, where the People’s Vote March for the Future saw a crowd of over 700,000 take to the streets.

Stall showing support for People’s Vote to be set up in Burton Joyce on Sunday

A street stall in support of the People’s Vote will be set up happening in Burton Joyce, outside the Co-op, on Sunday (January 13) from 11am-1pm.

It will provide an opportunity to write a message to their MP encouraging them to reject May’s Brexit deal, and support a People’s Vote on the final deal. https://www.peoples-vote.uk/ljg/burton_joyce_street_stall?recruiter_id=1826692

A spokesman told Gedling Eye: “The stall forms part of the national Weekend of Action by People’s Vote in advance of the crucial vote on the government’s deal on Tuesday. This is the only stall arranged in Gedling borough.

He added: “The stall is not affiliated to any political party, and encourages people of all political persuasions and none to contact their MP to push for a People’s Vote on the final deal. “

Man up! Males across the borough urged to give blood as new figures show double the amount of women donated last year

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Man up! Males across the borough urged to give blood as new figures show double the amount of women donated last year

The NHS is urging men across Gedling borough to match women by making becoming a blood donor their New Year’s resolution for 2019. 

New figures released today by NHS Blood and Transplant reveal more women than men in the region became New Year blood donors in 2018.

Figures show that last year 303 women in Nottinghamshire who registered in January became blood donors, compared to only 119 men.

Men’s blood can contain fewer antibodies against red and white blood cells because women often make these antibodies during pregnancy. This means male blood is often more suitable for creating blood products used to treat patients.

Men also generally have higher iron levels than women, so they are less likely to be deferred from donating due to low haemoglobin.

Nottingham based Mike Stredder, Director of Blood Donation for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “It’s vital that more men start donating blood because their blood is used to provide life-saving products like plasma and platelets – to save victims of burns, car crashes and treat to patients with cancer.


“We’re incredibly grateful to all our female donors in Nottingham who are vital in providing lifesaving blood to those in need. But we need men to catch up with recent recruitment because their blood can have different characteristics which can make it important in certain situations.

“It’s more likely that we can use men’s blood to stop bleeding after injury or surgery.

He added: “A recent study has shown that fewer men are scared of donating blood than women, so I would appeal to them to step up and be part of an already amazing group of people who have kept their resolution to give blood.”

By the second week in January, most people have broken their new year’s resolutions, but NHS Blood and Transplant is asking people, and especially men, to follow through on their commitment and give blood this year. 

More than 200,000 new donors are needed to give blood every year across England to replace those who can no longer donate regularly due to things like ill health, foreign travel or pregnancy.

It is quick and easy to make, view and change appointments by calling 0300 123 23 23, using the GiveBlood app, or going online at www.blood.co.uk

Police praise member of the public for actions which helped get urgent treatment for ill van driver found slumped at the wheel in Carlton

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Police praise member of the public for actions which helped get urgent treatment for ill van driver found slumped at the wheel in Carlton

Police today praised a ‘diligent member of the public’ whose actions helped get urgent treatment for a diabetic man who was discovered slumped at the wheel of his van in Carlton.

Officers said they were called to Cardale Road on Monday morning following the reports of a man feeling unwell.

When police discovered the man, he was barely conscious. Officers spoke with a family member after checking his phone and they updated them that he was an insulin dependent diabetic.

An ambulance arrived shortly afterwards and treated the man who made a fully recovery.


Neighbourhood Inspector James Walker said: “We’re grateful to the diligence of the eagle eyed member of the public, as without that, the situation could have had a very different ending.

“This person called us after seeing the same van in Swains Avenue around half-an-hour earlier when it appeared to be stopped in the road for no reason. He had spoke to the driver who stated he was ok and drove off.

He added: “I’d also like to thank the officers attending; PC Benjamin Collins and PC Holly Sutherland-Sheeran for their quick thinking in getting to the bottom of the man’s medical issue.

“Some great team work for everyone involved for which the man and his family are also very grateful.”

Gedling Borough Council leaders and MP Vernon Coaker say they are ‘shocked and appalled’ by killing of Jayden Moodie

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Gedling Borough Council leaders and MP Vernon Coaker say they are ‘shocked and appalled’ by killing of Jayden Moodie

Leaders at Gedling Borough Council and Gedling MP Vernon Coaker have again called on the Government to step up efforts to tackle knife crime after a boy from Arnold was killed in London earlier this week.

The former Redhill Academy pupil was stabbed to death in Leyton during what police described as “a targeted attack” at 6.30pm on Tuesday, January 8.

In the statement released today, Cllr. John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council; Cllr. Michael Payne, Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council and Vernon Coaker, Member of Parliament for Gedling said they would continue to work with Nottinghamshire Police to tackle youth violence.

In the statement they said: “We are shocked and appalled by the tragic murder of 14 year old Jayden Moodie.

“We offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Jayden’s family and friends. We will provide whatever support is necessary at this difficult time.

“This tragic incident in London has once again highlighted the devastating impact of knife crime.

“Here in Gedling we will continue to support Nottinghamshire Police in their efforts to tackle knife crime and youth violence. Prior to Christmas we arranged to meet with senior representatives from Nottinghamshire Police with a view to providing additional council funding for their ongoing preventative work in local schools and with our young people to help tackle knife and youth crime.

“We will be making a further announcement on this after our meeting with police colleagues in less than two weeks’ time.

“The Government must also urgently act to step up efforts on tackling the issues of knife crime and youth violence. This must include providing whatever additional resources and support are necessary for policing, education, youth work, community organisations and social services.”

Gedling charity appeals for information after gates and fences are damaged by vehicle

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Gedling charity appeals for information after gates and fences are damaged by vehicle

A charity in Gedling is appealing for information after a large vehicle caused damage to their fence and gates.

Owners of the Gedling Play Forum discovered the damage to their property on Wollaton Avenue when they returned from their Christmas break.

As well as damage to the fence, 3 of the 4 supporting brackets on their gate was also left broken.

PICTURED: Damage to the gates at the Forum’s premises on Wollaton Avenue (PICTURE: Gedling Play Forum)

The charity will now be forced to dig deep to pay for the repairs.


A spokesman from Gedling Play Forum told Gedling Eye: “We have reported it to police and Gedling Borough Council are also checking their CCTV too.

“We share the car park with Phoenix Farm Methodist Church so it effects them too. They have generously offered to pay part of repairs.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting incident number, 209/08012019

Here’s how to make sure you see all Gedling Eye stories first on Facebook

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Here’s how to make sure you see all Gedling Eye stories first on Facebook

Did you know that you could be missing out on loads of amazing stories from across Gedling borough on Facebook – even if you like our page!

Facebook’s recent changes to their algorithm means you now don’t see posts in chronological order – and some posts might not even be seen at all

There is an easy way round this, though to make sure you see all of our content first.

Follow these simple steps and you’ll never miss a big story again. 

On mobile 

1.Go to the Gedling Eye Facebook page

2. Click the ‘…’ button  at the top of the page

3. Click ‘Following’

4. Select ‘See First’

On your computer  

1. Go to the Gedling Eye Facebook page

2. Click button that says ‘Following’ at the top of the page

3. Select the ‘See First’ option from the drop-down menu

Once this is done, you’ll never miss one of our stories again.


Family of four can eat for just £10 with café deal at Netherfield supermarket

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Family of four can eat for just £10 with café deal at Netherfield supermarket

Feeling the pinch this January? Well, help is at hand as a Netherfield supermarket has launched a deal that could lend a helping hand.

Morrisons Cafe has just introduced a new deal that will see families of four enjoy food and drink for just £10.

The deal is available until February 3 in all of the supermarket’s cafes and includes four mains, four drinks and two pieces of fruit – giving families on a budget the opportunity to dine out.

(IMAGE: Morrisons)

The adults in the party can choose from a range of popular meals from the recently updated menu including hand-battered fish and chips, freshly prepared chicken and avocado salad or the Morrisons Makes it Burger which is handmade by butchers in store, as well as drinks such as soft drinks or coffee.

For the kids, the offer includes kid size chicken nuggets or spaghetti Bolognese along with drinks such as Tropicana or milk. Children will also receive a piece of fruit.

Helen Tordoff, head of café at Morrisons, said: “We’ve listened to our customers and we know that this is the time of year when they might feel the pinch.

“We know that families want to be able to eat out and we hope that by offering this deal, we can help them afford an enjoyable cafe meal without the washing up.”

Customers can order any main from the café menu – just some of the dishes included are beef lasagne, chicken and avocado salad, vegetarian macaroni cheese, chunky steak pie, bangers and mish, British beefburger, betteroot, red pepper and quinoa burger and a child’s cheese pizza, sausage and Yorkshire pudding or snack pack.

For more information visit my.morrisons.com/blog/food/new-cafe-menu/

Parents in Gedling borough have just days left to apply for primary school places for September 2019 as deadline looms

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Parents in Gedling borough have just days left to apply for primary school places for September 2019 as deadline looms
Parents in Gedling borough have just a couple of days left to get their applications in for primary school places for September 2019.

The application round for first admissions to reception class at primary school closes on next Tuesday (January 15).

Those with children attending a school’s foundation unit, nursery class or early years’ group, are also being reminded this doesn’t guarantee they will get a place at the main school at reception age, and they must still complete an application for a full-time place.

Parents of children currently in year 2 in an infant school will also need to apply for a year 3 place in a junior or primary school for September 2019. Children do not automatically transfer from infant to junior/primary school.

All those who live in Nottinghamshire will need to apply through Nottinghamshire County Council, even if they wish to apply for schools in other local authority areas such as Nottingham City or Derbyshire.

The council’s website www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions  has information to help with the application process, and it is worth reading Admissions to Schools: Guide for Parents 2019-2020 which contains lots of useful information and advice.

The information about schools in Admissions to Schools: School information 2018- 2019, also available on our website, is organised into district areas (Gedling, Ashfield, Broxtowe and so on), so it is easy just to print off pages about schools you are interested in applying for.

Chairman of the County Council’s Children and Young People’s Committee, Councillor Philip Owen, said: “If your child will be five years old between September 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019, time is running out for you to apply for a reception year place and to decides which schools to include on your application.

“If it is your first child who is starting in reception, we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to make an informed decision which will give you the best chance of getting your child into your preferred school.

“The good news, however, is that last year, over 98% of families who applied for a primary school place on time were offered one of their preferred schools – up on the previous year.”

Parents who apply online will also get the decision by email on what’s known as National Offer Day on Tuesday, April 16 instead of having to wait a few days for a letter sent by second class post.

Parents must also remember to:

  • Use all four preferences – there is never a guarantee that a preference can be met, but parents should make sure that they use all four of their preferences rather than just making one preference and limiting their options. This way they are more likely to be offered a place at a school they are happy for their child to attend
  • Check the admission oversubscription criteria – parents are urged to include at least one school within the four preferences where their child will have high priority within the school’s admission oversubscription criteria and are therefore highly likely to get a place. Information about the criteria can also be found on the Council’s website

For any enquiries about how to apply for a school place, please contact 0300 500 80 80 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions

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