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Five things to do in Gedling borough this weekend, Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March

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Five things to do in Gedling borough this weekend, Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March

Are you looking forward to the weekend?

This weekend there is lots on offer across the borough for film fans, taco lovers and shoppers.

Take a look at what is going on in our guide below.

Events correct at the time of going to press but could be subject to change.

Country Music Night

The Nags Head, Carlton, April 4 @thenagscarlton

Enjoy a night of your favourite country music tracks at the Nag’s Head in Carlton from 8pm until midnight.

Easter and Spring Craft Fayre

Floralands Farm Park, April 5-6 Floralands Farm Park

Meet local crafters and small business owners at their stalls and find some great unique gifts, food, clothing, jewellery and more. Free entry to look around our craft stalls and why not explore the rest of the site too. The fayre marks the start of the Easter activities on the farm including meeting the chicks, bottle feeding the lambs and cuddles with the rabbits, plus lots of Spring and Easter gift ideas in the gift shop. Spring flowers and plants at the are available at the garden centre and tasty treats are for sale in the cafe.

FILM: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (15)

The Bonington, April 5, @TheBonington

Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove (12A)

The Bonington Theatre, April 5, @TheBonington

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Tickets are priced at £12.50

Papplewick Pumping Station’s Artists, Makers and Fine Foods Market

Papplewick Pumping Station, April 6, Papplewick Pumping Station

Papplewick Pumping Station Artists, Makers & Fine Foods (AMFF) Market will have up to 51 traders offering curated artwork and crafts along with well a wealth of artisan food stalls and street food traders to enjoy lunch with. Always live music to enjoy alongside Aither Brewery Artisan Beer & Ale on Tap. You can also enjoy a freshly ground and brewed coffee too.

Tours of The Pumping House built in 1880 and a trip down to the underground reservoirs will be taking place on the day, both for just a small fee. Volunteers will also be showing off many steam locomotives too.

Entry to the event is free and it takes place between 11am-3pm.

Let us know if you have an event going on that you want plugging in our weekly weekend guide by emailing news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Waiting shelter to get eco-friendly revamp at Netherfield Station

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Waiting shelter to get eco-friendly revamp at Netherfield Station

Passengers at Netherfield Station are set to benefit from a £600k investment in new waiting shelters for those using regional services.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) say the new waiting shelters will offer better protection from the elements and a more comfortable wait for customers.

The project is bringing a mix of modern stainless steel Macemain shelters and environmentally friendly timber natural shelters.

One of the stainless steel shelters was recently installed at Lowdham Station (IMAGE:EMR)
(IMAGE: EMR)

The Natural Shelters, made from high-quality Accoya wood, are not just stylish but also eco-friendly and align with EMR’s Getting There Greener strategy. 

They are 100% recyclable and feature built-in water harvesting systems at several locations, collecting rainwater to support local station adoption groups.

Philippa Cresswell, customer experience director at East Midlands Railway, said: “By investing in better waiting areas, we’re making sure our stations serve customers better, providing shelter that is both practical and thoughtfully designed. We have also worked hard to make them as eco friendly as possible in line with our Getting There Greener strategy. 

“We are pleased that we could incorporate the water harvesting systems into the design so that our station adopters can continue their brilliant work in keeping the flower beds at the station looking their best.” 

NCT buses boss wants to stay ‘well away’ from significant changes to operations under new East Midlands authority

Joe Locker (LDR Reporter)
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NCT buses boss wants to stay ‘well away’ from significant changes to operations under new East Midlands authority

The boss of Nottingham City Transport (NCT) says he wants to stay “well away” from any changes in the way the bus company operates under the new East Midlands Combined County Authority.

Under some regional mayoral councils, such as in Liverpool, bus services operate under what’s known as a franchising model.

These models are used because many bus services in the UK are today run under a private operator on a-for-profit basis.

But the research charity Centre for Cities says this has “resulted in poor quality bus networks” in many regions.

Under a franchised system, powers are given back to the relevant public transport authority, which awards exclusive contracts to private operators.

Nottingham City Transport was established as an arms-length Nottingham City Council company in 1986

In this system, the council retains control of key aspects of bus services, including route setting, fares and timetables.   

In Nottingham, however, the main bus operator has avoided privatisation.

Nottingham City Transport was established as an arms-length Nottingham City Council company in 1986, and through this arrangement the authority receives a small dividend.

The company is not profit-driven, and typically aims for a margin between five and eight per cent each year, with much of this going back into services.

Its managing director, David Astill, has argued against any potential franchising arrangement under the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).

NCT was named UK Bus Operator of the Year for a record-breaking sixth time in February, and is often praised for the way in which it operates its frequent and punctual services.

He said: “We hope to continue the positive relationship with [EMCCA].

“As we go through the transition into a much larger transport authority, we want to stay well away from franchising.

“We don’t think that is necessary for Nottingham.”

EMCCA will become the single public transport body for the whole region by 2026, starting with transitioning over bus functions in this year.

This means it will gain control of the transport functions that are currently held by Nottingham and Derby City Council and Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire County Council.

EMCCA says the transfer includes setting a clear plan for bus service improvements, concessionary fares, supported bus services, smart ticketing, passenger information provision, planning, infrastructure and more.

When asked about the potential for a franchising system, Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward (Lab), confirmed her preference is to avoid franchising – and instead seek to work with existing operators to make improvements.

Ms Ward told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “One of my firm manifesto commitments is to work with bus companies to increase services and routes.

“As the responsibility for buses moves to EMCCA in the coming months, I have asked for an assessment to be carried out of the whole network so that I have a full understanding of where problems exist and how these might be resolved.

“I have set aside some funding to do this. I should say that a full examination of franchising is not part of this, as my strong preference is to work in close partnership with our existing bus operators to maximise what can be achieved in the short term.

“This will avoid us tying ourselves to what might be a lengthy and costly process towards franchising, which in any event may not provide the best solution for this area.”

Speaker systems for wedding entertainment

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Speaker systems for wedding entertainment

Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life, so, understandably, you want to ensure everything is perfect.

Whilst many couples pay special attention to the music they want to have at their wedding, including picking a playlist of their favourite songs, quite often, they don’t consider the sound system needed to play them.

The right speaker system makes all the difference to the wedding DJ and crowd alike, offering you clear, quality audio to ensure every moment of your day is memorable. With this in mind, here is our guide to picking speaker systems for your wedding entertainment.

Why might you need to hire a system?

Whilst many venues will have their own sound systems and are happy to use them for your wedding entertainment, they may not offer you the best sound output. These speaker systems may be poor quality, unreliable and poorly maintained, while also being massively overworked. They may also be quite old, and with technological improvements being made all the time, this may mean you’re unable to access the best quality of sound possible.

Hiring a speaker system will give you access to the latest technology, along with better maintenance/insights. These systems will offer you the best sound quality possible for your special day, whether for speeches, entertainment or music.

The right speakers

When choosing the right speakers for your venue, you need to consider a couple of things:

·   Size of the venue

·   Number of guests

·   Type of entertainment

Let’s look at each of these in a little more detail.

Venue size

The venue itself matters when it comes to the speaker system you opt for. If the speaker system is too small, the sound will not travel properly, with specific areas of the venue experiencing poor sound quality, detracting from the joy of the dancefloor. If the speaker system is too large, this may also present a problem with too much size in a small place distorting the audio output (and scaring grandma).

Guests

The human body absorbs sound, so it is also important to factor in the number of people attending your wedding when it comes to your speaker system. The higher the number of guests, the larger the system you will need to compensate for this.

Entertainment styles

Live music will need a different type of speaker system than a DJ and pre-recorded music, so this should also be factored in when you are working out the right system.

With all this to consider, choosing a speaker system can be a complex business. This is why it’s always wise to hire a company that specialises in this field. They will be able to consider all of the factors involved and recommend the best speaker systems for your unique needs.

Other factors to consider

Of course, your speaker system will include more than the speakers themselves. It may include an amplifier and a source for the audio as well. If you have a DJ or are planning some speeches, it should include at least one microphone. All of this equipment needs to be compatible to produce the best results possible.

Give yourself plenty of time to find the right speakers for your wedding. You want to be confident that you have the best sound possible on the day. Your wedding day should be a special time with nothing to worry about, so don’t leave the quality of sound down to chance. Consider discussing your needs with a company that specialises in sound systems – they will be able to recommend the best options possible.

Warning to Amazon customers in Gedling borough over ‘iPhone in your basket’ scam

Emily Sanchez
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Warning to Amazon customers in Gedling borough over ‘iPhone in your basket’ scam

A warning has been issued as Amazon customers in Gedling borough continue to be targeted by phone scammers who claim that iPhones or other expensive items have been added to their shopping baskets.

The scam begins with a phone call from someone pretending to be from Amazon’s fraud department. They claim your Amazon accounts have been hacked by criminals attempting to steal an iPhone 16 costing £799, or other high-value items such as gift cards. 

Many people said the callers addressed them by their full names and they could hear the sounds of busy call centres in the background.

When the victim logs in to your account to check, as instructed, they will indeed find that iPhones or other expensive items have been added to their basket. Several people reported trying to remove these items from their baskets, but they kept reappearing. This is because the scammers have already taken over the account and can simply add these items back in each time. 

The scammer, taking advantage of the victim’s heightened state of panic, will then try to persuade them to give them access to their device to ‘to secure your Amazon account’ or transfer money if they convince you that your bank apps have also been compromised.

Shoppers are now being advised to ensure they have a two-factor authentication on their Amazon account. This means when you sign in with your details a code is sent to your phone or email to complete the log-in process. Without this, a scammer only has to guess the username and password of the victim.

5 red flags to spot this Amazon impersonation scam

Which? magazine advises consumers to be aware of these five red flags to help you steer clear of most scam callers:

  1. They seem to know lots about you 
    Callers may reel off lots of information that suggests they’re legitimate, but remember they may have already done some digging on you, or gained access to your emails and other accounts. 
  2. They create a sense of urgency and panic 
    Scammers fabricate any scenario to reel you in, including pretending your account has been compromised by hackers looking to steal popular and expensive goods such as iPhones.
  3. They want a security code 
    It’s easy for an attacker to trigger a genuine security check from Amazon if they already have your username (your phone number or email address) and password, so never share these codes over the phone (anyone asking for these is a scammer). 
  4. They want you to download an app 
    Victims told us they were asked to download remote-access apps such as AnyDesk and Zoho Assist, or payment apps such as Prezzee (a gift card app), Revolut (an e-money firm), Xoom (a PayPal service for sending money to friends and family) and Zing (an international money app by HSBC). Ignore any cold caller asking you to download apps or files until you can contact the business securely to confirm it’s genuine.  
  5. They are rude or persistent
     Some scammers become impatient when you don’t do exactly what you are told. Rudeness isn’t reserved for scammers, of course, but they are more likely that a genuine call handler to get there quickly.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during March and priorities for April

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Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during March and priorities for April

Gedling neighbourhood policing team’s Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough during and March and what the priorities will be in April.

She said: “April brings a new quarter and with that a new set of priorities that your Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) will be focussing on between now and June. Through analysis of crime, consultation with partners in our Multi agency Problem Solving meeting, the PCC crime survey, and feedback from our community, we have identified the following policing priorities for the next three months.

Burglary:

Harding said: “There are currently no concerning burglary trends in Gedling; however, it is priority due to the detrimental impact it has on its victims and their quality of life.  The local NPT teams will therefore be allocating additional time to focusing on repeat offenders and hot spot areas as early as possible to ensure we maximise investigation opportunities and prosecutions, which ultimately leads to victims’ satisfaction and reassurance.  

“High visibility patrols, covert operations, pop-up beat surgeries and taking positive action against the offenders will be the main focus of the coming months.”

Shop theft:

“There has been a significant increase in shop thefts over the last few months,” the inspector said.

“This has lead to it being nominated as a priority to allow time to address this and reduce the reports.

“The NPT teams will be conducting additional patrols, proactive days of action to deter and promote awareness of the problem along with working towards Criminal Behaviour Orders for the most prolific offenders. These orders can include conditions such as banning offenders from carrying bags for life, banning them from certain stores and areas as well as positive conditions such as seeking rehabilitative treatment.

“Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is an arrestable offence and will see the offender put back before the Magistrates Court.”

Begging:

The inspector said: “This remains a priority to enable to team to continue with the work that they have been doing in the local area, identifying and warning prolific beggars as well as signposting them to support and considering their welfare needs as well as the impact on the community.

“There is already an operation in place with a clear escalation process in relation to dealing with beggars, but this will expand to consider cross border offending and more information sharing with partners to find a longer term solution to the problem.”

Two men sustain knife wounds during ‘serious’ assault in Arnold

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Two men sustain knife wounds during ‘serious’ assault in Arnold

Two men were taken to hospital after a a serious assault in Arnold.

Emergency services were called to Cornwall Road, Arnold, at 1.49am today (Thursday) after the men – one aged in his twenties and the other in his thirties – were assaulted.

Both sustained knife wounds but their injuries are not believed to be life threatening in nature.

A police cordon remains in place as investigations into what happened continue.

Emergency services were called to Cornwall Road, Arnold, at 1.49am on Thursday morning

Officers are now asking for additional witnesses to come forward.

Detective Inspector James Oakton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are working to understand what happened in the moments before, during and after this assault and are asking for the public’s help in tracking down the person or people responsible.

“We are currently following several lines of inquiry and will continue speaking with local residents today. To assist us further we are asking anyone who saw or heard anything of this incident to come forward without delay.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 101 quoting incident 26 of 3 April 2025.

Nottinghamshire County Council local elections: Gedling borough candidates listed as voter registration deadline nears

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Nottinghamshire County Council local elections: Gedling borough candidates listed as voter registration deadline nears

The Nottinghamshire County Council elections to select county councillors will take place in May, and the voting registration deadline is next week.

People can vote for the county councillors representing them for the next four years on May 1, and the deadline to register is April 11.

The county council provides major local government services such as education, adult and child social care, highways and transport, leisure, arts and recreation and Trading Standards.

With all 66 seats on Nottinghamshire County Council up for grabs, including 7 seats in Gedling borough, here is a list of the candidates wwho are due to stand across the local seats.

Arnold North

Edward Jayamaha – Conservative and Unionist Party
Tad Jones – Liberal Democrat
Wendy Lukas – Reform UK
Darren Maltby – Conservative and Unionist Party
Sarah O’ Conner – Labour Party
John Semens – Reform UK
Patrick Shannon – Liberal Democrat
Jim Stuart – Green Party
Margret Vince – Green Party
Henry Wheeler – Labour Party

Arnold South

Tony Burnett – Green Party
Adam Chadwick – Green Party
Alisha Chambers – ReformUK
John Clarke – Labour Party
Liz Clunie – Labour Party
Mark Dillon – Conservative and Unionist Party
Andrew Ellwood – Liberal Democrat
Steve Higgins – Reform UK
Paul Key – Independent
Tracy Maltby – Conservative and Unionist Party
Robert Swift – Liberal Democrat

Calverton Division

Maggie Dunkin – Liberal Democrat
Boyd Elliott – Conservative and Unionist Party
Andy Meads – Independent
Oscar Power – Green Party
Jody Stoll – Reform UK
Dean Wilson – Labour Party

Carlton East Division

Mike Adams – Conservative and Unionist Party
Ian Barlow – Green Party
Sam Boultby – Reform UK
Cate Carmichael – Labour Party
Richard Fife – Liberal Democrat
Russell Whiting – Independent

Carlton West

Paul Brill – ReformUK
Jim Creamer – Labour Party
Andrew Dunkin – Liberal Democrat
Charlie Godwin – Conservative and Unionist Party
Errol Henry – Labour Party
Paul Hughes – Liberal Democrat
Charlotte Leask – Green Party
Will Richardson – Green Party
Jim Vernon – Reform UK
Carol Walker – Conservative and Unionist Party

Newstead

Stuart Bestwick – Conservative and Unionist Party
Eddie Stubbs – Reform UK
John Sutherland – Liberal Democrat
John Taylor – Labour Party
Ian Whitehead – Green Party

Porchester Ward

Pauline Allan – Labour Party
Mark Dillon – Conservative and Unionist
John Semens – Reform UK
Richard Sutton – Green Party
Robert Swift – Liberal Democrat

Gedling borough weather Thursday, April 3: Mostly sunny throughout the day

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Gedling borough weather Thursday, April 3: Mostly sunny throughout the day

Tomorrow, It will be generally sunny, once any early low cloud clears.

Any patchy low cloud and mistiness will slowly disappear in the morning to leave another dry, mild and fine day with plenty of sunshine.

Expect a moderate, locally fresh, easterly breeze at times but will eventually become rather warm.

Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

The outlook period will be largely dry and settled with plenty of sunshine and just a few areas of cloud.

Friday and Saturday will be breezy but Sunday will see easing winds.

Expect a warm day on Friday but it will be a little cooler over the weekend.

Former detective constable based at Arnold police station charged with historic rape and sexual assaults

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Former detective constable based at Arnold police station charged with historic rape and sexual assaults

A former detective constable who was based at an Arnold police station has been charged with non-recent counts of rape and sexual assault.

Neil Bellamy, aged 60, of Keyworth, will appear before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday (4) charged with four counts of rape.

The former constable has also been charged with assault by penetration and misconduct in a public office.

The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2007 and relate to the same woman.

Bellamy, who retired from Nottinghamshire Police in 2019, was attached to a Domestic Abuse Support Unit (DASU) based at Oxclose Lane Police Station at the time of the alleged offences, which have been investigated by the force’s Public Protection unit.

His last posting was within the force’s Fraud unit.

Due to ongoing court proceedings, Nottinghamshire Police said they were unable to make any further comment in relation to the case at this stage.

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