The new Mayor of Gedling cut the ribbon on a revamped play area which was officially opened on Thursday in Arnold.
The new mayor Cllr Barbara Miller was joined by excited pupils from Arnold View School as she declared the new play area in Arnot Hill Park open.
The new-look park, which has been revamped at a cost of £124,ooo, now boasts a junior and toddler zone, new swings, climbing walls and a 2.9 metre slide in the shape of the iconic Arnot Hill House – which is situated next to the play area.
OPEN: The Mayor of Gedling Cllr Barbara Miller opens Arnot Hill Park play areaREVAMPED: The new-look play area at Arnot Hill Park play area
The play area was improved thanks to funding from WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects from funds donated by waste and resource management company FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Portfolio holder for parks, Cllr Peter Barnes said: “We are absolutely delighted that the new play is ready for the young children to use. We have to say a huge thank you to WREN for the funding, they have been brilliant supporters of our borough and this park will be something children can enjoy for many years to come.”
River coarse fishing gets back into full swing today following the three month close season from March 15 to June 15.
But the Environment Agency is reminding anglers to make sure they have a fishing licence before they go.
The Agency reported 87 close season offences during the first 10 weeks of the annual restricted period for coarse fish.
Officers undertook 729 targeted patrols, also detecting 115 other offences, mainly unlicensed fishing, but also several illegally set traps.
Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers were supported again by Angling Trust Voluntary Bailiff Service members on Operation CLAMPDOWN.
Now in its sixth year, Operation CLAMPDOWN is a joint initiative between the Environment Agency, Angling Trust’s Fisheries Enforcement Support Service and police forces, aimed at gathering intelligence about illegal fishing and responding through targeted patrols.
Patrols took place across rivers, streams, drains and on specific canals and stillwaters that still retain the close season.
RELAXING: The coarse fishing season begins again todayWARNING: Don’t forget your fishing licence
Kevin Austin, Environment Agency Deputy Director Agriculture, Fisheries and the Natural Environment, said: “It’s a great time to go fishing. So I’d encourage anglers to get out there, enjoy yourselves fishing and make sure you are doing the right thing.”
“The vast majority of anglers fish legally; sadly there are a small number of anglers who cheat others by fishing during the close season. It is still possible for anglers to fish during this time on many stillwaters and canals, which are open all year round.
“We respond to the intelligence we receive about illegal fishing by ensuring our patrols are targeted at the right places – and the right people.”
Dilip Sarkar MBE, Angling Trust National Enforcement Manager, said: “These figures show that our volunteer bailiffs throughout England are demonstrating their massive commitment to protecting fish and fisheries and cracking down on illegal fishing.
All anglers can help this process, in fact – at any time of year – by reporting information and offences in progress to the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60, or the police on 101/999 as appropriate.”
If you want to fish a new river this season, why not visit the fishinginfo website (www.fishinginfo.co.uk) to find details of different venues, river levels and angling clubs.
Anyone who suspects illegal fishing to be taking place should report the matter to the Environment Agency’s incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
60 motorists were stopped and 10 dangerous vehicles taken off the road during a police clampdown in Gedling borough during the past two days.
Officers stopped the vehicles as part of Operation Highway, which took place in Gedling and also Rushcliffe during Thursday and Friday.
The aim of the operation was to combat illegal and dangerous vehicle use. These operations can take place anywhere in Nottinghamshire and on any day of the week. The teams have been on rural roads and in villages, as well as major routes.
Ten drivers were reported for vehicles being in dangerous and un-roadworthy conditions, four drivers were stopped for using mobile phones and five for failing to wear a seatbelt. Five vehicles were seized for no insurance and 10 vehicles were also banned from the road due to being in such dangerous conditions, including being overweight and having major mechanical and braking issues.
Officers also arrested a man on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent and driving whilst banned. He was pulled over as part of the operation. He remains in custody while inquiries are on-going.
CLAMPDOWN: Vehicles taking part in the two-day operation in GedlingSUCCESS: Officers from the agencies involved in the operation
Operation Highway is a proactive operation that sees officers tackle all sorts of dangers on the road. There have been teams conducting speed checks, teams using unmarked vehicles and plain clothes officers to spot offences like mobile phone use and teams operating multi-agency check sites for commercial vehicles.
The officers have covered several locations at any one time.
The multiple agency meeting saw Divisional officers, Special Constables, Roads Policing Team and Police Cadets work alongside the Environment Agency, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue, VIA East Midlands and HMRC.
Co-ordinating Op Transporter, PC Adam Pace said: “The difference with Op Highway is that where suitable we will seek to use education and training from our partners, instead of prosecution for minor offences. However, we will always seek to prosecute those who recklessly endanger people’s lives.
“Our Special Constables and Cadets play an ongoing, major role in this ever growing operation, which was first implemented by SC Alan Marwood in 2017.”
Images have emerged of a man police want to speak to after a serious assault in Mapperley where a man was driven at by a car.
A 49-year-old man was arrested from the Eastwood area on suspicion of burglary, theft and assault causing grievous bodily harm last night following the incident which happened at around 4.15pm on Thursday, June 7 2018. He remains in police custody.
The man in the image is described as white, of a slim build with dark hair which is longer on top. He was wearing dark clothing and red gloves.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If you recognise this man or have any information that could help, please contact us on 101 quoting incident 569 of 7 June. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
When is a tribute band not a tribute band? When it’s The Kast Of Kinks.
Dave Clarke (guitar and vocals), Ian Gibbons (keyboard and vocals), John Dalton (bass and vocals) and Mick Avory (drums), played packed Lowdham Village Hall on Friday.
Although they can’t call themselves The Kinks, three of the line up are Kinks. Dalton and Avory from the early days in the 60s, indeed Avory was there from day one, whilst Gibbons featured in a later line up. Clarke has an equally impressive pedigree, at one time playing with the Noel Redding Band.
The Kast tour to keep the musical heritage of The Kinks alive, and Ray Davies’s songs are certainly in good hands. In fact, there have been times in the past where Davies has made guest appearances with the band.
Whilst the evening was fuelled by fantastic music, the members were extremely humble, sharing banter, anecdotes, and a few beers. Dalton encouraged the crowd to sing along with the more familiar lyrics such as Sunny Afternoon and the audience willingly obliged.
The bulk of the vocals were taken on by Clarke who didn’t attempt to imitate Davies’s style. His delivery ranged from Paul Welleres-que on the more soulful numbers to the aggressive attitude of The Fall’s Mark E Smith on the more punky ones.
PICTURED: The Kast Off Kinks at Lowdham Village Hall
The Kast’s repertoire included all of the The Kinks biggest hits and more, from the grungy, You Really Got Me, through melodic Days, to ‘first ever punk song’ (covered by The Jam), David Watts, ‘country song’, Muswell Hillbilly, the whimsy of Well Respected Man, and their ‘most modern hit’, Come Dancing, to which many of the audience responded and danced. If you can name a famous Kinks song it was probably played!
‘This number invariably appears in our shows at some point,’ asserted Clarke, ‘although as we tend to be flexible with the set list we did once forget it. The audience weren’t best pleased. We won’t overlook it tonight!’ The song referred to was Waterloo Sunset, a classic not to be missed on this occasion.
Dalton and Gibbons also had turns on lead vocals. Gibbons most notably on ‘Apeman’.
‘We were deciding who should sing this one, but with a name like Gibbons there was only one real choice,’ explained Clarke
Two highlights were a very Status Quo sounding rocker from 1965, It’s Too Late, and Avory’s humorous take on Dedicated Follower Of Fashion, bedecked in a multi-coloured sports jacket. It’s Too Late featured Quo-like guitar riffs from their mid 70s era but had been pioneered by The Kinks almost a decade earlier.
“We’re not going to insult you by going off and then coming back on,” informed Clarke. “We’ll do another two if that is ok with you ok?”
With stonking renditions of, All Day And All Of The Night , and Louie Louie, it certainly was ok.
Supermarkets across the borough have launched into a price war at the petrol pumps, with Asda being the latest to cut the cost of fuel.
The supermarket giant – which has a superstore in Arnold – announced plans to slash the price of petrol by up to 3p a litre.
Drivers who fill up with diesel will save up to 2p a litre.
The move means that drivers won’t pay more than 124.7p per litre for petrol and 127.7p per litre on diesel.
PICTURED: Asda’s supermarket in Front Street
Morrisons, which has a large store at Netherfield, also confirmed it will be cutting the cost of unleaded and diesel by 3p and 2p per litre today (14) at all its filing stations across the UK.
Rival Sainsbury’s, which has a superstore in Arnold, also slashed their pump prices at all of its forecourts,
The savings are being passed on to motorists by the supermarkets after the price of oil fell back to $76 a barrel.
Asda boss Roger Burnley said: “We know that the cost of living is centre of mind for our customers and we will always do whatever we can to reduce that burden.
“Customers can trust us to lead the way when it comes to lowering the price of fuel and putting cash back in their pocket.”
Police have released images of man they want to speak to after a bank card was stolen from a vehicle in Southwell.
The stolen bank card was later used at a mini market in Bestwood on April 25, 2018.
If you recognise him or think you can help, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 504 of 25 April.
A number of stunning gardens across Woodborough will be opened to the public later this month to to raise money for a children’s charity in Nottingham.
Thirteen private gardens will be on display on Sunday, June 24 from 1pm to 5pm, as residents join together to support the NSPCC charity.
There will be a Peter Rabbit-themed treasure hunt for children, while tea, cake, Pimms, prosecco and pizzas made in an outdoor oven will also be on offer.
Entry is £5 for adults but children go free.
All proceeds from the event will go to the NSPCC’s service centre in Nottingham, Jenny Farr House.
This is the third time the event has been held in Woodborough; the second event two years ago was a huge success, raising £10,000 for the NSPCC.
Lynne Morgan, a member of the NSPCC Doverbeck fundraising committee organising the event, said this year’s event will be bigger than ever.
She said: “The whole village is looking forward to a fabulous community event raising money for the NSPCC’s vital work in Nottingham.
“In previous years there has been a real carnival atmosphere in the village, so we are hoping to attract as many people as possible. There will be plenty to do and some beautiful gardens to have a walk around.”
Claire Campbell, NSPCC community fundraising manager, said: “Woodborough Open Gardens promises to be a really special day and that is due to the phenomenal team ethos that goes into putting on an event of this scale.
“I hope lots of local people will take up the opportunity to visit some really beautiful gardens that wouldn’t normally be open to the public.
“All the money raised will support local children who use our services at Jenny Farr House.”
A minibus will do circuits of the village to enable people to see all the gardens on display.
Prior to the event visitors can buy wristbands and a free accompanying programme from the village Post Office and Stores.
Wrist bands will be available to purchase at car parks and all gardens on the day. A map and further information is available on www.woodboroughweb.co.uk.
Three men have been arrested following a number of burglaries and thefts in the Carlton area and Mapperley.
Police officers received reports of fuel being stolen from fuelling stations in Carlton Road, Sneinton, between 3.20am and 4.20am
were called to Kenia Close, Carlton, at around 5.30am after residents saw a number of men trying doors in the area. They then made off in a green Peugeot.
A short time later, officers stopped a car in Hucknall Road. Three people were arrested on suspicion of theft.
They were then further arrested on suspicion of burglary in Kent Road, Porchester, attempt burglary in Penanth Rise, Mapperley, burglary with intent at Kenia Close, Porchester and various other thefts . A wallet linked to a burglary in Porchester on 1 June was recovered.
Two 17-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy remain in police custody.
