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Carer urges others to sign up to Shared Lives scheme

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Carer urges others to sign up to Shared Lives scheme

A carer who looks after a disabled woman from Gedling is backing a push for more carers to help adults in the borough live independently

Jane Wragg, 56, and her husband Paul have been Shared Lives carers for Nottinghamshire County Council for three years and are one of 62 Shared Lives households in the county.

As part of the scheme, residents can share their home and family with older people, or people with a disability or a mental health need for long-term support or a short break.

Carers are paid depending on the needs of the person or people they care for.

Jane looks after Valerie, 54, from Gedling, for a weekend every fortnight along with a 22-year-old man full time. Both adults have a learning disability.

She initially offered short breaks as she worked full time as a health and safety advisor but decided to become a full-time Shared Lives carer eighteen months ago.

Jane said: “Valerie and I have a real laugh and we are a bit of a comedy act. She was very quiet when I first met her but she has really come out of her shell, which is a joy to see.

“I’ve taken her to see her first panto and we had a break away to Ingoldmells recently, which was her first holiday. It is so rewarding to see her progressing before my eyes, like her moving on from basic jigsaws to complex 500 piece sets.

“I’m a people person and I like to give something back. I dipped my toe into the water when I first offered short breaks and decided this was the path I wanted to take full-time, so I suggest to people interested in becoming a Shared Lives carer to give short breaks a try first.

“The great thing about the scheme is you can give people one-to-one support which they wouldn’t get in other settings.”

Valerie said: “I like walking the dogs, doing jigsaws and going to the gym.”

Councillor Stuart Wallace, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee, said: “This is a wonderful scheme that helps people to gain greater independence and become part of the community through their time with a Shared Live carer where they enjoy a real-life home environment.

“We work closely with Shared Lives carers and the people needing support to get a good match and potential carers need a bit of spare time, a spare room if they are looking to offer overnight stays and a caring nature.

“For many people, this can be an alternative occupation and all carers receive training and ongoing support.”

Anyone who is interested in becoming a Shared Lives carer can visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/sharedlives, email sharedlives@nottscc.gov.uk or phone 0300 500 80 80.

Power cuts spark blackouts in Colwick and Netherfield

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Power cuts spark blackouts in Colwick and Netherfield

Power cuts have sparked blackouts this afternoon in areas of Colwick and Netherfield.

The cause is currently under investigation by Western Power, but they don’t yet have an estimated time as to when power will return to properties in the affected area.

If you are experiencing a power cut then call 105: it’s free of charge and an operator will put you through to your local operator who can give support and advice.

What to do during a power cut

  • Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
  • Leave a light on so you know when the power outage has been resolved.
  • Check to see if your neighbours are okay.
  • Wrap up warm.
  • Contact your network operator to report the power cut, either by calling 105 or via their other available channels.

Can I use my phone during a power cut?

Cordless phones probably won’t work during a power cut. They take their power from the mains and most don’t have battery back-up. Traditional corded phones will work – you might want to keep one handy so you can plug it in and make phone calls if you have a power outage.

In most cases, mobile phones will work if they are charged. If you have a smartphone, you can visit your local network operator’s website or social media channels, where available, to report a power cut and get updates.

Should people on the Priority Services Register call 105?

The Priority Services Register is for people who might need extra support during a power cut; for example, people who need electricity for vital medical equipment.

If you are on the Register and you have a power cut, you should continue to call the phone number that you have been given.

Young voices wanted at new singing club in Netherfield

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Young voices wanted at new singing club in Netherfield

A professional singer is hoping to use music to bring youngsters together in the local community by launching a new voice academy.

Rebecca Lomas, who sings professionally across the UK, has set up the academy in Netherfield for children and teenagers in the borough who love to sing.

The club will run on a Wednesday between 6-7pm at Netherfield’s LOCO Youth Centre and is aimed at children aged between 8-13

Rebecca said she launched the classes to help tap into the community spirit she has seen since moving into the local area.

She said: “After moving into Netherfield a few months ago it became quite apparent what a fantastic community spirit the town has.

“They do say music brings the people together, so on the back of that I’ve decided to start a singing club for the youth of Netherfield and surrounding area to attend.”

  • If parents want their child to attend Rebecca’s voice academy then they can register their interest by texting 07891672348

Masked men smash windows at Arnold pub

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Masked men smash windows at Arnold pub

Police are hunting for two masked men who smashed a number of windows at an Arnold pub and also threatened staff and customers.

Officers were called to the Friar Tuck in Gedling Road at about 10.10pm yesterday (June 20) after it was reported two men had used a hammer, chain and hockey stick to smash numerous internal and external windows at the public house.

They also smashed the windows of a car parked outside.

The men also made threats to people inside the pub before fleeing on a motorcycle. No one was hurt.

Anyone who has any information about the incident is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 1011 of 20 June 2017, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Teen found with stab wounds inside car in Bestwood

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A teenager has been found with stab wounds inside his car in Bestwood

The 19-year-old suffered a stab wound to his stomach in Chippenham Road at around 10pm on Monday (19).

Police were contacted by ambulance staff who took him to the Queens Medical Centre where he’s said to be recovering.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If anyone saw anything suspicious in the area around the time it happened, particularly in relation to a blue coloured saloon type car, please contact us on 101 quoting incident 1061 of 19 June.”

Award for Arnold school pupils on board with independent travel scheme

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Award for Arnold school pupils on board with independent travel scheme

Pupils at a school in Arnold with special educational needs and disabilities have received awards to mark their achievement of being an independent traveller.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s independent traveller training scheme helps boost young people’s confidence and self-esteem by preparing pupils with special needs with the skills they need to make own way from home to school or college each day. This includes using public transport and identifying landmarks to walk home safely.

This experience and skills of being a more independent traveller is helping young people to further education, work experience and increasingly their chance of employment.

Pupils from Derrymount in Arnold are among the 415 pupils at 34 schools and colleges currently signed up project with 480 staff from schools, colleges, the voluntary sector and transport companies trained to coach the students taking part.

One of the award winners was Tamzin Williams, 15, who is a pupil at Derrymount School. She said the scheme had helped her gain confidence.

She said: “It’s helped me a lot and I’m pleased to get this award. I feel a lot more confident now when I travel to school.”

Since September 2016, 25 students have become independent and now travel to and from school or college using public transport or walking.

Chairman of the council’s Children’s and Young People Committee, Cllr Philip Owen, who presented the awards said: “This is scheme is a fantastic way to support young people to be more independent.

“Most of us will remember the sense of freedom of travelling to school on your own. It can be a real milestone of independence.”

“The scheme not only helps more young people to feel ready to travel on their own, which brings many benefits for them in the long-term, it also reduces reliance on alternative forms of transport which can often be expensive.”

Police make move to Carlton Fire Station

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Police make move to Carlton Fire Station

Carlton Fire Station will now be home to front counter staff from the town’s police station from today (19)

Members of the public will now be able to speak to front counter staff by visiting Carlton Fire Station on Manor Road between the hours of 10am and 6pm Monday to Friday. It is the first station in the county to see a police and fire collaboration.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Paddy Tipping attended the opening, alongside Assistant Chief Fire Officer at NFRS, Craig Parkin, and Head of Contact Management for Nottinghamshire Police, Superintendent Paul Burrows.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Craig Parkin, said: “This is the first time that we have seen a collaboration with Nottinghamshire Police on one of our sites, which offers great potential for the future wider use of our resources to benefit the local community.

“The front counter office at Carlton had been unused for some time, and as our police colleagues looked to relocate within the town, it was a great opportunity for us to collaborate with our blue light partners to help to create safer communities.

“It was a pleasure to welcome officers into their new home this morning and I hope that they enjoy working from our station.”

Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping, said: “This is a great way to make more use of existing facilities in the interests of the local community and it will keep the police firmly located in the heart of the community. It’s good to see the local emergency services working so closely together and I hope that we will be able to do much more in the future.”

Neighbourhood Inspector Steven O’Neill, said: “This is a great opportunity to utilise available work-space in one of our key partners’ buildings. We are pleased that we will be able to continue to provide the front counter service to the people of Carlton and want to reassure them that nothing will change apart from the location.”

First Contact Development Manager, Sophie Barker said: “The new location remains at the heart of the Carlton community within an established emergency service building. There will be no change to our opening hours or the counter services previously provided.

“We look forward to sharing space with our emergency service colleagues working together for a safer Nottinghamshire.”

Arnold salon to help those worried about hair loss

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Arnold salon to help those worried about hair loss

An Arnold hair salon is to pilot a new programme which trains staff to give free expert advice to those suffering from hair loss or thinning hair.

The five-day course aims to give participants a deeper understanding of the hair and scalp in order to offer the best consultation and solutions for salon customers who with concerns.

It is estimated up to six million women in Britain suffer from hair loss, yet many suffer in silence out of embarrassment to talk about it and seek help. The Careologist No.1 Expert Programme is being delivered by Wella and gives attendees in-depth training on the benefits of the Nioxin range of products which have been developed specifically to amplify the texture of the hair whilst, at the same time, helping to optimise the health of the scalp resulting in youthful, healthy-looking and thicker hair.

Dawn Bramhall, Salon Director at KH Hair Arnold, is one of the team planning to sign up to the course and says it will help her and her team to become specialists in all aspects of hair and scalp care. “The course is helping to re-energise and refresh my knowledge of the actual science of the hair and scalp which I can later pass on to the whole team. The best thing about the course is the chance to learn from a specialist trichologist and this in-depth knowledge of the science of the structure, function and diseases of the human hair will help us offer a holistic approach to advising and treating the clients who need our help the most.”

Darren Messias, Managing Director of KH Hair Group, said: “Hair loss, for whatever reason, can be a devastating experience and one some clients feel uncomfortable talking about, but, by using advanced hair technologies, Nioxin products really do provide an excellent solution for people experiencing thinning hair.

“Participation in this programme, which is being piloted in the UK, will result in our salons obtaining Hair Care Centre of Excellence status, recognised for dedicated diagnosis and thinning hair expertise. We are proud that this particular course is being delivered by Wella exclusively to KH Hair and we hope it will mean our salons can deliver the next generation of customer service and hair care advice to clients who need it.”

KH Hair salons across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands are offering a completely free, no obligation consultation to anyone concerned with hair loss, thinning hair or any other hair/scalp-related concerns. For salon contact details, please visit www.khhair.co.uk

New low-cost housing scheme gets green light

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New low-cost housing scheme gets green light

Work has begun on creating 64 new low-cost homes across the borough.

Local housing association Gedling Homes is to invest over £6million in creating the new developments in Arnold, Daybrook and Gedling.

In the Byron Street area of Daybrook, work is underway to build 21 one and two bedroom flats in a development which, once completed, will be known as Hawsley Court.

The site is being developed by Gedling Homes in partnership with construction and civil engineering experts GEDA Construction.

They are using non-standard designs provided by architects Keith Reynolds Associate to create comfortable living spaces within a relatively compact area.

Hawsley Court is currently due for completion in May 2018.

Just a mile down the road on Bestwood Lodge Drive in Arnold, a project is underway to replace a number of disused garages with brand new flats and houses. Demolition of the existing garages has already begun and the new homes are likely to be completed in April 2018.

Elsewhere at Ernehale Court in Gedling, work has begun to replace a former sheltered scheme with 12 new flats and 6 houses for affordable rent.

The former scheme was demolished in December 2016 and together with main contractors J Tomlinson, Gedling Homes have laid the foundations for the mixed-tenure development, which should be completed in March 2018.

Gedling Homes has invested £1.6million in the development, with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Notts County Council contributing £468k and £170k respectively, after funding was released by the government following their housing white paper, which committed to building more homes.

Jason Cannon, Director of Gedling Homes said; “With the country in the midst of a national housing crisis, housing associations like us are playing a crucial role of solving it by developing new, affordable homes for those that need them.

“We’re grateful to be in a position to work with local contractors and invest in the local area and be able to build new home throughout Gedling and we’re excited for people to move into them once they’re finished.”

Young Arnold boxers shine in last show of season

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Young Arnold boxers shine in last show of season

Arnold School of Boxing hosted its last show of the season at the Arnold Liberal Club.

First up for Arnold SOB was 10-year-old Liam McPhilbin of Bulwell. Liam, who is the youngest registered boxer in the UK, competed in a skills bout where there’s no winner or loser. He went up against Micko Allcock who boxes for Scunthorpe ABC. Both McPhilbin and Allcock showed there ability and gave the Arnold crowd a great start to the show.

Zahraan Asif-Suleman, 15, from Radford, took part in his first skills bout against Geogijs Tedorade of One Nation ABC in Derby. Zahraan, who not been boxing for long, used his strength to great effect against the very game Derby boxer.  Both lads pushed hard. Zahraan will now go on to make his competitive debut in September.

There was disappointment for Rohaan Asif Suleman after his opponent failed the medical check before the contest.

Conner Brown (10) of Arnold made his debut versus Charlie Harris of Epic Golden Gloves in Newark. Brown came out flying in the first round catching his opponent with some great shots. The second and third rounds were a lot closer, with the Newark boxer coming back at Brown. At the end of the contest Brown was declared the winner on a points decision.

Mario Charalambous,11, of Arnold put on a very dominant display of boxing using a great array of skills to win all three rounds. Charalambous can be even prouder as he had only returned from holiday just three hours before the contest.

13-year-old Josh Timson, of Arnold, made his debut versus Ben Shelton of Prospect ABC in Derby. Timson used his great feet and fast hands to keep the aggressive Shelton at bay. In the second round Shelton was given a point deduction for holding. Timson came away as the winner on a points decision.

Kory Harkin (15) of Arnold, who only started boxing six months ago, took on Ed Shaw, of Dronfield ABC, in Sheffield. Both Harkin and Shaw gave everything with Harkin slightly the stronger boxer. After three closely hard fought rounds, Harkin was declared the winner on a points decision.

Kai Jones, 14, of Arnold, put in a fantastic performance against Tom Conlan, of Brookland ABC, in Birmingham. Conlan, who had a big height advantage, tried to keep the Arnold boxer at bay, but Jones kept moving forward, catching his opponent with some strong body shots. After 3 hard fought rounds, Jones was declared the winner on a points decision, but this is a bout that could happen again in the future.

Last up was Kyle Birkett, 20, of Sherwood, made a challenge for the East Midlands middleweight belt versus local rival Sam Spooner of Bulwell Hall ABC. Birkett got of to a great start using his boxing ability to great effect, catching is opponent with the jab . The second round could have gone either way with both boxers trading eye-catching shots. In the third round, the belt-holder Spooner used his championship experience by coming forward with some good shots.  At the end of a close contest Spooner kept hold of his belt by split decision. Birkett can take away a lot from this contest and will build on for next season.

Overall ASB coaches Clinton McPhilbin, Rob Butler and John Chadburn were very happy with the performance of their boxers.

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