A retail park in Netherfield is gearing up to welcome its newest store – JD Sports.
The leading sports-fashion retailer this week announced plans to open a new outlet at Victoria Retail Park this autumn.
Well known for its major sports brands including Nike, Adidas, Ellesse and The North Face, JD Sports will join a whole host of big names at the shopping site including Boots, Argos, TK Maxx, Next and M&S Foods.
High-quality furniture store Oak Furniture Land has already made a move into larger premises next to B&M at the site, so JD Sports will now be taking their previous store space next to Pets at Home this autumn.
PICTURED: Victoria Retail Park
Hayley Turley, asset manager of Victoria Retail Park, said she is delighted to be welcoming another brilliant addition to the shopping destination.
She said: “We have a great selection of shops here at Victoria Retail Park when it comes to fashion and sportswear options. This includes Next and TK Maxx, so we’re excited to add JD Sports to our offering,” she said.
“The arrival of JD Sports and Oak Furniture Land’s move to a larger space is fantastic for Victoria Retail Park and we would like to wish both teams the best of luck with their new stores.”
Richard Barnes, regional manager at Oak Furniture Land, said: “We established ourselves at Victoria Retail Park over four years ago and we’re delighted have moved to a new and bigger unit which will offer an additional 400 sq.ft. of retail space, meaning even more customers have the opportunity to shop with us.”
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Police in Arnold have issued an appeal to trace the owner of a quantity of cash found in the town.
The money was found on Plains Road on July 15.
The lost cash has now been handed in to police who are keen to trace the owner and have launched an appeal.
A spokesman for Gedling Police said: “We received a report of an amount of cash being found on Plains Road in Arnold.
“This cash was handed to the Police and so far nobody has come forward to claim it. If you think it may be yours please contact us on 101 and ask to speak with PCSO 4764.
They added: “Anybody claiming this money will be required to answer numerous questions to ensure it gets back to its rightful owner.”
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Proud pooches are preparing to strut their stuff later this month at the second annual Nottinghamshire Hospice Dog Show.
Pugs, poodles and pomeranians will be among the hundreds of canines competing for prizes at the event at the Mapperley-based Hospice on Sunday, August 26.
Awards will be up for grabs for the waggiest tail, most handsome dog, prettiest bitch or the best dressed pooch, as well as for the dog that looks most like its owner. Winners in each category will then compete for best in show.
Penny Cooper, head of Retail at Nottinghamshire Hospice said: “This is our second ever dog show and it will be even better bigger and better than last year’s which was a resounding success.
“Whether you’re a Heinz 57, a pedigree or a cross-breed, make sure you lead your human down to the hospice for what will be a fun day out for all the family – including the owners!”
There will be plenty of doggy treats for guests to get their canines into, plus refreshments for the humans. There will also be games and activities for guests to take part in with their four-legged friends.
PICTURED: Last year’s ‘Best in Show’ Jimmy Grimble with owner Gayle
Last year’s show, which saw 200 dogs walk through the gates, scooped more than £2,500 to benefit patients, their carers and families.
Star of the show last year was golden retriever Jimmy Grimble who won best trick and best in show.
Jimmy’s owner Gayle Tebbutt has had links with the hospice since 2013 when our Hospice at Home nurses cared for her husband before he died.
“I wanted to say thanks for all the night-time help you gave me when I was caring for my husband and not able to get any sleep myself. My husband died in May that year so it meant a lot to be able to give my support by coming to the dog show.
“Jimmy Grimble and I thoroughly enjoyed the day last year and hopefully will be able to join you again this year.”
Admission to the event is just £1 for adults and 50p for children on the day and gates open at 11am.
To enter a show category, it’s £2 per category per pet. To enter, please visit www.nottshospice.org/dogshow to print and fill in a registration form and bring it with you, along with payment, on the day.
The categories for the show are:
12.00 – Waggiest Tail
12.15 – Dog Most Like its Owner
12.30 – Most Handsome Dog
12.45 – Best Looking Bitch
13.00 – Best Dressed
13.15 – Best Trick
14.00 – Waggiest Tail
14.15 – Dog Most Like its Owner
14.30 – Most Handsome Dog
14.45 – Best Looking Bitch
15.00 – Best Dressed
15.15 – Best Trick
There will be a maximum of 10 places available in each category, on a first come first served basis.
Entry will close when all 10 places have been filled, or 15 minutes before the category start time.
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Drivers are being warned that a busy road junction in Gedling is to close for five days as resurfacing works are carried out.
The junction of Westdale Lane and Main Road in Gedling will be closed during the work, which is being carried out by contractor Tarmac.
This work will last for around five days and will require the closure of the bottom of Westdale Lane and part of Main Road.
The work will begin on Sunday, August 19 at 8am and is expected to finish on Thursday, August 23 at 3pm.
As well as cars, a number of bus services will be affected during this time.
From the start of service on the Sunday (19) until Thursday (23) a number of services will be diverted.
Lilac 24, 25 and N27 towards Westdale Lane/Mapperley:
Buses will run on their normal route until Carlton Square Tesco. Buses will then turn left onto Cavendish Road, and remaining on there until it reaches Westdale Lane. The buses will then continue on their normal route.
CHANGES: Bus routes during the roadworks
Lilac 24 towards City:
Buses will turn right from Digby Avenue onto Westdale Lane and then left onto Cavendish Road, until it reaches Carlton Square.
Lilac 25 towards City:
Buses will follow the normal route to the junction of Cavendish Road and will then turn right onto Cavendish Road, using the full length to reach Carlton Square
The following stops won’t be served by these services during the works: Carlton Square, Manor Green Walk, Redland Grove, Main Rd, Westdale Lane, Victoria Street, Ramsdale Road, Bakewell Avenue, Hartington Avenue, Lascelles Avenue and Digby Avenue
Red 44/44A towards City:
Buses will follow the normal route to Arnold Lane/Main Road, but will then carry straight on along Arnold Lane, using Shearing Hill and Colwick Loop Road. At the junction of Burton Road, buses will turn right onto Burton Road and left onto Manor Road and to normal route.
Stops labelled Church View, Tennyson Avenue, Westdale Lane and Redland Grove cannot be served.
Red 44/44A towards Gedling: Buses are unaffected by these works and will be normal route.
All stops on the diversion routes will be observed.
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If there’s one issue that continues to cause frustration amongst our local residents and is a blight on the place in which we live, it’s litter.
The Gedling Plan 2018 / 19 sets out the Council’s intention to achieve a number of higher level objectives, including how they, along with the support of their partners, intend to improve the lives of the people who live in Gedling.
The people of Gedling would, I am sure, agree with the Plan’s assertion that first impressions are created by the borough’s appearance and support its intention to create a welcoming, attractive, clean and healthy environment which residents can be proud of.
These are fine words, however, local residents and visitors will judge this ambitious statement against their experience of day to day life in the Borough, where it has become increasingly obvious that many of our streets are far from clean, because of the amount of litter that is left to accumulate over months, if not years.
Anyone who has walked along the Colwick Loop Road from its junction with Conway Crescent to Victoria Road will know exactly what I mean. The amount of litter, much of which originates from fast food outlets, both on the foot path and the embankment at the side of the road is shocking.
I have reported this problem twice to Gedling Borough Council via their on-line reporting system over recent months and it is disappointing that they are yet to respond.
PICTURED: Litter at Willow Park in Gedling (PHOTO: Philip Oddie)
This is however, but one example of a problem that is evident throughout the Borough.
In April this year, I decided to go out and collect litter from a 100 yard section of Willow Lane, Gedling and was shocked when I filled four binbags full of plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles and an assortment of paper.
It was clear that much of the litter had been there for a considerable time and half of it could have been recycled.
I have been out a number of times over recent months and repeated the exercise and there is no doubt that the absence of litter makes a huge difference to the look and feel of an area.
A number of our residents have also expressed an interest in supporting a future clean-up and I contacted Gedling Borough Council on April 29 to ascertain whether they would support local residents volunteering to collect litter from the area in which they live. I have not received a response. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the fact that the Gedling Plan seeks to ‘encourage volunteering’. I don’t feel encouraged!
I feel sure that Gedling Borough Council will point to budget cuts and limited resources when pressed on the state of our streets however, they have choices in how they spend their budget.
The fault for litter on our streets clearly lies with a minority of individuals who have no respect for the places in which they live or visit and care nothing for the environment however, surely we cannot accept that once discarded litter should remain where it was dropped.
At some point it has to be collected if we are going to make Gedling a place to be proud of and I think it is reasonable to expect that our Council will actively respond to this problem and will also encourage and support those local residents who are willing to work in partnership with them to improve our area.
Do you agree? Have your say in the comments section below.
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Pupils across Gedling borough are nervously awaiting A Level and GCSEs results after completing their exams at the start of the summer .
Big changes were announced for GCSE grading and also a shakeup to A Levels last year, but many parents still don’t understand the new systems.
But now a council chief has come forward to help explain these changes to parents in Gedling borough before the results are published this month.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s children and young people’s committee chairman, Councillor Philip Owen said he understood why parents can sometimes ‘feel blinded by science’ when exams evolve and the way results are reported is overhauled.
He said: “With A level and GCSEs, there were some sizeable changes in 2017 which are being brought in gradually over the course of a few years.
At first glance they might look complicated to get your head round, but I’d urge parents in the borough not to be phased. ”
A and AS levels have been uncoupled so that the AS results no longer count towards an A level in the way they have until now.
Last year the subjects affected were: art and design, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, English language, English language and literature, English literature, history, physics, psychology and sociology.
In addition to the list above, students who sat A level exams over the summer (2018) would have been assessed under the new qualifications in ancient languages (classical Greek, Latin), dance, drama and theatre, geography, modern foreign languages (French, German, Spanish), music, physical education and religious studies. Further subjects are set to undergo reform next year.
And whilst teaching for the new A Levels subjects began in September 2015, a phased approach will introduce new subjects year on year, so that from summer 2020, all related exam results published will be in the same format.
Cllr Owen explained: “We know that some students perform better when subjects are coursework assessed, so you should be aware that this change may also have a bearing on your son or daughter’s ability to achieve their desired grades,”
“By way of reassurance though, students right across the country who have been studying the affected subjects will be operating on the same footing, so in this respect, it’s a level playing field.”
GCSEs are also now subject to more challenging curriculum and end of key stage exams. Other types of assessment is used only where they are needed to test essential skills.
And for these qualifications, the new grading system introduced last year in English language, English literature and mathematics, remains with more subjects being added this year.
The additional subjects are ancient languages (classical Greek, Latin), art and design, biology, chemistry, citizenship studies, combined science (double award), computer science, dance, drama, food preparation and nutrition, geography, history, modern foreign languages (French, German, Spanish), music, physics, physical education, religious studies
In all these subjects as well as English language, English literature and mathematics, students will receive their grades in numbers where a 4 is equivalent to a C in the previous grading system.
The new grading scale goes from 9 to 1, with 9 being the top grade. Most other subjects will adopt the number reporting by 2020.
Other subjects, for example, business, design and technology, economics, engineering, Italian, Japanese, psychology and sociology will be reported this year, as they have been in previous years, ranging from A*-G, so students who have taken GCSEs in England this summer will receive a mixture of number and letter grades.
The new grading structure has been designed so that broadly the same percentage of students achieve a 4 or above. However, instead of the current A*, A, B and C, which most students get, the new scale will feature six grades (9, 8, 7, 6, 5 and 4) and fewer 9s will be awarded than A*s currently.
Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as achieve an A and above. And the bottom grade 1 will be the equivalent to the bottom grade of G.
Grade 4 will be the level that pupils must achieve in order not to be required to continue studying English and maths post-16 and should be the level employers, further education providers and universities accept where historically they accepted a grade C.
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Free information and support on sun safety and cancer is coming to Netherfield next week.
The UK’s largest cancer support charity Macmillan will be offering its services directly to the people in the borough next week, as they visit the town’s Victoria Retail Park.
On Friday, August 17, Macmillan Cancer Support’s very own mobile service will be visiting the retail park from 9am to 4pm to give the local community the chance to receive free information and advice from cancer information and support specialists.
Throughout the day, the Macmillan team, who will be on one of their roadshow buses at the park, will be encouraging anyone who has concerns or worries relating to cancer to drop in, specifically sun safety and skin cancer, now that summer has arrived.
This service is not just limited to those living with the disease, but carers and loved ones of those suffering too.
Ameer Majidi, Marketing Manager at Victoria Retail Park, said: “It’s great that we’re able to welcome the Macmillan East Midlands team to the park next Friday.
Macmillan Cancer Support makes such a difference to thousands of people all over the country and even if they can help just one shopper at Victoria Retail Park, it would be a fantastic result.
“We hope having these types of visitors to the park will urge members of the general public, who are concerned about their health or someone else’s, to stop by for a chat to with the friendly team.”
Julie Banks, from the Macmillan mobile information team, said: “Most skin cancers are caused by exposure to the sun.
This may be long term exposure, or short periods of intense sun exposure and burning. Using sunbeds can also increase your risk.
“Our team will be on hand to answer questions about sun safety and for any other cancer-related queries throughout the day.”
Parents of children living in Gedling borough who are due to start secondary school in September 2019 can apply for a place from today.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Residents in Gedling borough need to apply to Nottinghamshire County Council even if their preferred schools are in other areas such as Nottingham City or Derbyshire.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s service director for education, learning and skills, Marion Clay, said: “It probably seems no time at all since parents were looking for a reception place for their child and deciding which schools to apply for.
“However, if a child has just gone into Year 6 at primary school, it’s time to think about applying for a secondary school place for next September.
“This time around it might feel more complicated because your child may have strong ideas about which secondary school they want – or don’t want – to attend, and their ideas may not be the same as yours.
“The good news is that, last year, over 97% of families who applied for a secondary school place on time were offered one of their preferred schools. Applying within the deadline is key.”
The easiest way to apply is online at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions Parents who apply online will receive email confirmation that their application has been received.
Parents are strongly advised to:
Apply on time – by Wednesday, October, 31, 2018. If parents do not apply on time, they substantially reduce the chances of getting a place at one their preferred schools. Late applications will only be processed after all on-time applications. By then, the schools parents would really like their child to attend might all be full, so the County Council will make an alternative offer of a place at a school which could be at a distance from the home address
Use all four preferences – so that 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 – and include at least one school within the four preferences where their child will have high priority within the admission oversubscription criteria and will therefore be most likely to get a place. Information about the criteria can be found on the Council’s website. All secondary schools in Nottinghamshire are now own admission authority schools and have their own oversubscription criteria – this can vary from school to school.
Include other relevant information – in the application, parents should mention any information which may affect how the admission oversubscription criteria are applied. They should also tell the Council if they are moving house as this may affect how their application is considered. It is important to read the relevant sections in Admissions to schools: Guide for parents 2019/20. Please visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions
Schools with an intake in Year 10 – parents of children due to move into Year 10 in September 2019 may wish to consider educational opportunities at schools which have an intake at Year 10. Nottinghamshire residents will have received a letter informing them of schools within neighbouring local authority areas and how to apply.
Last year, of the 212 families that were not successful for any of their preferences, 69% had expressed only one preference.
Secondary school offers will be made on Friday, March 1, 2019. If parents apply online an email will be sent on this day and parents can log in to the online application service to view the outcome of their application.
For parents who apply by telephone or by completing a paper application, the outcome of preferences will be posted second class on Friday, March 1, 2019.
For more information about the application process, schools, the number of places available or how places are allocated, please visit the website a www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions or call 0300 500 80 80.
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This cuddly and mischievous puppy might soon become a little secret weapon of Nottinghamshire Police.
Twelve-week-old Percy joined the Nottinghamshire Police Dog Section, based at Sherwood Lodge in Arnold, earlier this week.
Percy is a black Springer Spaniel and will be trained up as a sniffer dog. As you can see from the photos, he loves exploring, taking in the new smells…and chewing lots along the way.
PICTURE: Notts Police
A police spokesman said: He [Percy] will start his training in about 12 months’ time and we will of course keep you updated on his journey. But for now, he’s making the most of chewing anything and everything and being too cute to be told off!”
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A man was freed on bail yesterday after appearing in court accused of the manslaughter of Stephen Walsh from Mapperley.
Oliver Brown, of Digby Avenue, Mapperley, was charged yesterday in connection with the death of 37-year-old Mr Walsh.
The 21-year-old man appeared in court yesterday (Saturday, August 4) charged with manslaughter.
Mr Walsh was found dead at his home in Blenheim Avenue, Mapperley, at 5.55am on Monday (30 July) after being assaulted the previous night.
Brown was granted conditional bail by magistrates and is now due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 3 September for a pre-trial hearing. As part of his bail conditions he is not allowed to enter Nottinghamshire.
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