New Birds Bakery on Teal Park opens its doors to delighted customers

Birds Bakery has officially opened its 63rd store in the East Midlands – bringing its famous selection of baked family favourites to Teal Park, the new business park based between Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph.

The new 1,200 ft² store on the business park has created eight new jobs and joins a number of household names on the expanding business park, situated off Colwick Loop Road, including Aldi. The site is also home to a new school and children’s day nursery. 

Birds Bakery was founded in 1919 and has been providing sweet and savoury treats to families in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire ever since. Teal Park is the company’s 63rd in the region and 25th in Nottinghamshire, with stores also in Arnold and Mapperley.

PICTURED: Inside the new store on Teal Close

The new Teal Park store features the usual mix of Birds Bakery classics, including the Caramel Doughnut and Cream Puff, a hot food counter serving food on the go, including sausage and bacon cobs and rolls filled with the roast of the day, as well as a coffee offering from Nottingham’s own 200 Degrees. The unit also has a small amount of in-store seating for those wanting to enjoy their purchases straightaway. 

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Commenting on the opening, Mike Holling, sales and marketing director at Birds Bakery, said: “We’re excited to have opened the doors at Teal Park this morning – our 63rd store in the East Midlands.

“It’s been a very busy morning and it’s great to see so many friendly faces in the store. Food on the go is our big focus at Teal Park and our hot food counter has already been serving lots of sausage and bacon cobs, as well as rolls filled with the roast of the day.

“We’re looking forward to becoming part of the community in Netherfield.”

To find your nearest Birds Bakery online at www.birdsbakery.com/stores. Many products can also be ordered directly to your door via the Birds By Post service.

Tesco freezes prices on more than 1,000 products and hands workers 20p-an-hour pay rise

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will be freezing prices on more than 1,000 products until next year in a bid to help customers and staff cope with the cost-of-living crisis.

The company announced the second increase in pay for workers this year, raising the basic hourly rate of pay by 20p to £10.30

Household brands set to be included in the price lock are Heinz, Tilda, Robinsons and Nescafé.

Tesco UK CEO Jason Tarry said: “We know times are tough for many customers right now, particularly as we head into the winter months.

“We hope this extended price-lock commitment gives our customers the certainty of knowing that over a thousand household favourites will stay at the same great price for months to come – helping them budget when they need it most”

Tesco-Carlton
PICTURED: Tesco on Carlton Hill

CEO Ken Murphy said: “Customers are seeking out the quality and value of our own-brand ranges as they work to make their money go further, whether they are switching from branded products, between categories or cutting back on eating out.

“As we look to the second half, cost inflation remains significant, and it is too early to predict how customers will adapt to ongoing changes in the market.

“Despite these uncertainties, our priorities are clear. We have the right long-term strategy and we will continue to balance the needs of all of our stakeholders.”

He concluded: “Most importantly, we will stay focused on delivering value for our customers and supporting them in every way we can.”

Yet the positive news for staff and customers was tempered by the supermarket giant revealing that profits for first half of the year fell by 10 per cent and its annual sales are expected to be towards the lower end of expectations.

Tesco’s 2023 price freeze on over one thousand products

Products included in Tesco’s price freeze can be found in their Low Everyday Prices range.

Top picks include:

Mcvities Digestive Twin Pack 2x400g – £2.30

Robinsons Orange Squash 1L – £1.75

Kronenbourg 1664 15x440ml – £10

Kellogg’s Coco Pops 720G – £3.50

Ginsters 4 Pack Cornish Pasties 720G – £4.00

Finish All In One Max Lemon 30 Dishwasher Tablets 480G – £5.00

Birds Eye 4 Breaded Cod Cakes 198G – £1.40

Simple Biodegradable Cleansing Wipes 25Pack – £1.80 

Napolina Chopped Tomatoes 4x400G – £2.50

The NHS calls for 100 volunteers in Gedling borough to help support COVID-19 booster programme

The NHS and NHS Volunteer Responders are calling for more people in Gedling borough to volunteer to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme, to protect the health of their community and those most at risk. 

Gedling needs 100 more Steward Volunteers to step forward to support at local vaccination sites, and existing local volunteers are once again being asked to reach for their high-vis vests and book volunteering shifts. The COVID-19 booster programme has launched to bolster the immunity of priority groups including, those clinically at risk and people aged 50 and over, as the challenging colder months approach. The significant scale of the booster programme will see it run throughout autumn and winter.  

By volunteering with NHS Volunteer Responders, Steward Volunteers are a vital part of the team delivering the COVID-19 vaccination, and keeping the most vulnerable people in their area safe.  

Steward Volunteers support NHS staff at vaccination sites with non-clinical tasks, including ensuring efficient and safe movement of patients through the process and identifying people who require additional support. As part of this hardworking team, their contribution keeps people healthy, bolsters immunity and even saves lives.  

Covid vaccine

The NHS say there are many shifts to be filled across Gedling borough, and as shifts are flexible and booked via the GoodSAM mobile phone app, volunteers have total control of choosing their shifts. Steward Volunteering is a social, team-based role in which volunteers can form great connections with their communities. Expenses are covered and no experience or qualifications are required as a full briefing is provided on site. As they join the frontline team fighting the virus, volunteers can also be offered their COVID booster vaccines whilst on shift.  

Volunteers are being asked to commit to at least one shift per week and Eagle’s Nest Community Centre in Arnold is just one of the local sites looking for Steward Volunteers 

Chitra Acharya, an NHS Volunteer Responder from the East Midlands, said: ” I have truly enjoyed doing my bit as a Steward Volunteer to help protect my community from Covid, and I have met some brilliant people along the way. I will be continuing in my role for as long as I’m needed as it’s one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.” 

Those interested in volunteering to protect their community against COVID-19 can visit nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk to sign up as a Steward Volunteer. If enough volunteers sign up in Gedling to sufficiently support the local sites, recruitment may be closed. But volunteers will still be able to register their interest to be on standby and next in line to be called upon if help is needed at a later date.  

NHS Volunteer Responders was launched at the start of the pandemic by NHS England and is delivered by Royal Voluntary Service and the innovative mobile app GoodSAM. Through the programme, volunteers have responded to more than 2.2 million requests for help with tasks such as shopping, fetching medication, telephone befriending and patient transport. Volunteer Responders helped over 200,000 people to stay safe and well during the pandemic. More recently, Steward Volunteers have collectively completed over 300,000 shifts at vaccination sites to date, with the number growing week on week. 

Police chief promises that officers will attend all home burglaries

Police Chiefs have committed to sending an officer to all home burglaries.

The move follows evidence from the College of Policing and will help police catch more burglars and support victims after a traumatic and invasive experience.

Some forces already have a policy of attending all home burglaries.

Others attend where it has been established that there are evidential lines of enquiry or where victims are vulnerable or elderly.

Police chiefs took the decision after considering public opinion, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services’ (HMICFRS) report on acquisitive crime and reviewing a new rapid evidence assessment produced by the College of Policing on effective measures for solving burglary crimes.

The College is setting new clear standards, making clear domestic burglaries should be attended, which HMICFRS will take into account in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of forces.

Chief constables will work to ensure this commitment is implemented as soon as practically possible. They will prioritise attendance where people’s homes have been burgled, as opposed to outbuildings and garden sheds.

National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair Martin Hewitt, said: “The number of burglaries is at an all-time low, down 51 per cent over the past decade due to increased investment by police and partners in preventing them happening in the first place.

“Wherever you live in England and Wales you can be confident the police will attend if you experience the invasion of a home burglary. This should see more burglaries solved and more offenders prosecuted.”

The College of Policing, who set the standards for policing, set out the benefits of officers attending domestic burglaries in a recent letter to all chiefs.

The evidence review shared by the College set out how rapid police attendance at scenes can increase victim satisfaction and help with investigations. It can also help with the prevention of future crimes in the area.

National Police Chiefs’ Council and the College of Policing wrote to the Home Secretary to inform her of the new standards and the decision of Chiefs on September 30.

CC Andy Marsh, CEO of the College of Policing, said: “Any intrusion into our home can be traumatic. It’s not just the loss of possessions but the way a burglary can steal a person’s sense of security from the place where they should feel safest.

“Officers across the country want to be locking up criminals and keeping communities safe. Our standards will help bring consistency to the police’s response, enable them to get the basics right and deliver what the public expect.”

National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Burglary, Deputy Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith, said: “Burglary has a significant and long-lasting effect on victims. Police officers up and down the country are committed to bringing more offenders to justice and this decision will bring greater consistency across England and Wales in the way we respond to, and investigate, offences of burglary.

“We will work closely with the College of Policing to improve investigative standards and we will continue to invest in the important preventative work with our many partners in an effort to keep offending levels at an all-time low.”

Rail strike: Passengers face more travel chaos with Gedling borough services suspended for FOUR DAYS

Train passengers in Gedling borough are set for more travel chaos today (5) due to another strike in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

It has also been revealed that services to and from the borough are now being suspended on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Strike latest from East Midlands Railway (EMR):

  • No EMR services will run on Wednesday 5 October
  • No services will run east out of Nottingham from Wednesday up to and including Saturday
  • Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling
  • Only travel by rail if absolutely necessary

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has reminded customers to check before they travel as strikes from four unions significantly impact its services this week.

Members from RMT, TSSA, ASLEF and Unite will be taking strike action – with disruption taking place from Wednesday, October 5 and up to and including Saturday, October 8.

EMR will not run any services on Wednesday 5 October as train drivers who are members of the ASLEF union will be taking strike action.

From Thursday up to and including Saturday, no trains will run east out of Nottingham – affecting those travelling to Burton Joyce and Carlton.

On some routes, trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before travelling.

As in previous strikes, EMR has been working with colleagues across the railway to ensure they can deliver a robust and reliable service for their customers where possible.

Customers are strongly advised to check the EMR website, information in stations and social media for the latest advice and information.

Will Rogers, Managing Director at East Midlands Railway, said: “As a result of strike action being taken by multiple unions across the country, we will be operating a significantly reduced service on strike days. In addition, we will unfortunately not be able to operate any trains on Wednesday 5 October, and from Thursday up to and including Saturday, we cannot operate any regional services east out of Nottingham.

“We have worked hard to provide as many services as safely possible but it is a complicated situation with our timetables being impacted differently depending on which union is on strike.

“That is why we are advising customers to plan ahead and only travel by rail if absolutely necessary on strike days. Customers are also strongly advised to check when the time of their last train is before setting off.

“More detailed advice, including daily travel information, is available on our website.”

A significant pool of contingency staff have been trained (to the same safety critical standards as their permanent colleagues) to ensure a service can continue to operate on some days.

Strike information

Do not travel – Wednesday 5 October

Members of the ASLEF union will take strike action on Wednesday, 5 October. Members of the TSSA union will also be taking action short of a strike.

ASLEF represents train drivers and therefore we will not be operating any trains.

Thursday 6 October

Members of the Unite union will take strike action from midnight on Thursday 6 October. Unite members predominantly work in our depots and this affects our ability to provide trains for the days service.

As a result, we will operate a significantly reduced service.

EMR Intercity (between 07.30 and 18.30 only) – Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before you travel.

One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London
One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London

EMR Connect (normal timetable)

Two trains per hour between Corby and London (normal timetable)

EMR Regional (between 07.30 and 18.30 only) – Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before you travel.

One Train Per Hour between Derby and Matlock
One Train Per Hour between Derby and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Leicester and Nottingham

In addition, a slightly reduced service will be provided on the Robin Hood Line. A near hourly service will operate between Nottingham and Worksop with services starting earlier and finishing later compared to other EMR Regional routes.

All other lines of route will be closed all day.

Friday 7 October

Members of the Unite union will continue their strike action through to midnight on Friday 7 October. EMR will operate the same level of service as Thursday – please see above. Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before they travel.

Saturday 8 October

Members of the TSSA union and RMT will take action short of a strike on Saturday 8 October. EMR services will operate between 0730 and 1830 only. Trains will all terminate by 1830 and no further services will run. Customers should ensure they check the time of their last return train before they travel.

EMR Intercity

One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London in both directions calling at Beeston, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester Market Harborough and Kettering.

One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London in both directions calling at Chesterfield, Derby, Long Eaton, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough and Leicester.

EMR Connect

One Train Per Hour between Corby and London in both directions calling at Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, Luton and Luton Airport Parkway.

EMR Regional

One Train Per Hour between Derby and Matlock
One Train Per Hour between Derby and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Sheffield and Nottingham
One Train Per hour between Leicester and Nottingham

All other lines of route will be closed and Rail Replacement Bus services will not be provided.

Services will resume on Sunday

Three taken to hospital after car came off Colwick Loop Road and rolled over

Three people have been left seriously injured after a car left Colwick Loop Road and rolled over last night (3).

Emergency services were called to the incident on the A612 Colwick Loop Road, near the new Aldi and Rivendell estate at Netherfield.

The services said they were called shortly before 9pm on Monday, October 3.

Police say a 14-year-old boy suffered serious injuries in the crash.

He is currently being treated in hospital.

A 19-year-old man and 14-year-old boy, who were also in the car, received hospital treatment.

Detective Inspector Kate Savage, of Nottinghamshire Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “Specialist officers have been working through the night at the scene to investigate what happened and have already spoken to several witnesses.

“If anyone else saw what happened I urge them to get in contact with us as soon as possible.” Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 804 of October 3.

Emergency services carry out water rescue near Colwick Hall 

People are being asked to keep away an area near Colwick Hall as emergency services carry out a water rescue.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service announced they were in attendance dealing with an incident at Racecourse Road on social media earlier today (Tuesday, October 4)

They posted a statement on Twitter at around 11:20am.

They wrote: “Emergency services are in attendance at a water rescue near Racecourse Road, Colwick Hall. Please avoid the area as we go about our work.”

12PM UPDATE: The incident is scaling down but emergency services may remain on scene this afternoon. Please continue to avoid the area.

Announcement ‘soon’ on opening date for £4m Arnold Market Place

Shoppers in Arnold will now have to wait a little longer until they can pay a visit to the town’s new-look Market Place.

The £4m AMP complex was expected to open last week but Gedling Borough Council has now issued a further statement today as delays continue to impact the project.

The owners of Arnold Post Office have also continued to voice their frustrations about the delayed opening on social media. They will be the first business to operate out of the new multi-million pound centre.

The post office have recently been posted pictures on their social media account showing off their new space, which is ready to open.

AMP Arnold
PICTURED: The AMP pictured last week before barriers were removed (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

On Friday they posted: “I’m really sorry we can’t give you any news about the opening because the council’s promised updates have not been provided.

“I’m really grateful for your patience and rest assured the second I know I will be opening I will let you.

They added: “Fingers crossed the Hallowe’en display won’t be out of date!”

The new building was expected to open up to the public last Tuesday (September 27).

Gedling Borough Council has issued a statement in response to growing anger over the delay.

READ MORE: Bench celebrating reign of Queen Elizabeth II unveiled in Arnold park

READ MORE: Anger over delays to AMP opening

A council spokesman said: “We have been in regular contact with the Post Office, we updated them yesterday (Monday) explaining that the situation was still that we are waiting for the contractors to sign the building off as complete. This is out of our control and with the contractors. We cannot open the building until it is signed off. As soon as this is done, we will be announcing the details including the other new tenants joining the AMP.

“We will update the Post Office and residents as soon as we have more information and, once again, we want to thank everyone for their patience.”

The nearest Post Office branches for Arnold residents are: Killisick Estate Post Office, 7 Beechwood Road, Arnold, NG5 8BA and Daybrook Post Office, 131 Sherbrook Road, Daybrook, NG5 6AS.

TV’s Our Dementia Choir feeling upbeat after £20k donation from Carlton developer

THE stars of a TV choir established to highlight the link between music and dementia are set to benefit to the tune of £20,000 – after a Carlton businessman was touched by their plight.

Our Dementia Choir – soon to be seen on BBC1 in a third series of Our Dementia Choir with Vicky McClure – has been given the generous boost from developer, ALB Group, who have their head office on Cavendish Road.

The thoughtful gesture came about as Arran Bailey, ALB Group’s managing director, was so impressed with the support that the choir has given his family friend, Kevin Cuthbert, he felt he had to do something to help.

Kevin, 69, has known Arran’s mum Toni and his uncle Jez since they were teenagers.

When he was diagnosed with dementia in November last year, it was a devastating blow to not just Kevin but to all who know him.

Retired Rolls-Royce and Royal Ordnance Factory worker Kevin has been attending Our Dementia Choir sessions since January and his friends say it has made a vast difference to his wellbeing.

As Kevin, who was a member of the GB Karate team in the 1980s, sang in a band called Kev and the Kevinettes, it’s been a great boost to be performing again.

But the choir, which has members who were diagnosed in their 40s and 50s, does not receive any funding from government, medical or research bodies – members raise money through their own fundraising, donations, bids and performances. 

Arran said: “Kevin is a very close family friend who has been in my life since I was born.

“Our Dementia Choir is doing amazing work with people suffering from dementia.

“My mum went to watch them singing with Tom Grennan at Splendour Festival recently and got talking to them and they mentioned that they struggle for funding. She told me the dementia choir needed £20,000 to survive the year which is also why I wanted to step in and help with this amount.”

ALB is donating a hefty amount of the costs due from Broxtowe Borough Council following their planning appeal which saw the decision to redevelop the former Nottingham College campus, in Beeston, into 162 student apartments, overturned. The scheme has since been approved.

Arran said: “We have lost nearly a year on this project and the costs sustained to the business was so much more than the monies awarded by the council, but it felt right to donate the money towards a worthy cause that would bring happiness after the struggles we’ve had.”

Harry Whyte, of HBW, a partner in the business, said: “It has been struggling at times, getting the planning approval, but it feels good now we’re on site and can donate this money to bring so many smiles.”

Arran added: “I think the choir is a fantastic Nottingham cause and after being invited to one of their rehearsals I was blown away and so happy I could help.”

“My grandparents, Ernie and Joyce, both suffered from dementia towards the end, which makes this charity even more close to my heart.

“They have helped Kevin so much and I just wish that something like this was around here when my grandparents were alive as this would have helped massively.”

The charity is chaired by Nottingham actress Vicky McClure, of Line of Duty, This is England and Broadchurch fame.

She helped to set up the choir as part of the BBC documentary – which has a third series set to be aired this month – after seeing her grandmother’s struggle with dementia.

Vicky said: “‘We are so grateful to ALB for their extremely generous donation to Our Dementia Choir. “Thank you so much! Your donation will go such a long way to supporting our choir members and their families and carers.”

Choir secretary Karen Bonser said finding funding is “a constant struggle that is not getting easier” and the choir relies on goodwill from various organisations for venue hire.

She added: “The donation will be used to support rehearsals and costs incurred for activities and performances.

“This will include transport, catering and the cost of some activities.  Funding is also used to support carers and families through the provision of wellbeing and mental health support. 

“Currently the budget for running the choir exceeds £35,000 per year – the majority of which we raise by carrying out fundraising activities ourselves. 

“So to receive donations to support the choir is absolutely fantastic and will be the start of what we hope will be a strong relationship with a local business.”

To find out more about ALB Group’s work, visit www.albgroup.co.uk

To find out more about the choir, visit www.ourdementiachoir.com

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water.

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about

Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe

10 October – 12 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Carlton Hill, Carlton

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Kirkby Road, Ravenshead,

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Oxclose Lane, Daybrook

05 October – 07 October

Traffic management: Lane closure

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Oxclose Lane, Daybrook

10 October – 12 October

Traffic management: Lane closure

Responsibility for works: Vodafone

Ash Grove, Woodborough

05 October – 07 October

Responsibility for works: Western Power Distribution

Blidworth Waye, Ravenshead,

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Curzon Street, Netherfield,

06 October – 10 October

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Eastham Road, Arnold

10 October – 12 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gladstone Street, Carlton

07 October – 10 October

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Killisick Road, Arnold

08 October – 09 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Street, Linby

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Papplewick

05 October – 05 October

Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley

05 October – 05 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Newstead Avenue, Mapperley

05 October – 05 October

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce

08 October – 09 October

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce

11 October – 11 October

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Papplewick Lane, Linby

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: entire length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Papplewick Lane, Papplewick

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Rolleston Drive, Arnold

10 October – 12 October

Description: Permanent  reinstatement of road crossing

Works location: Outside T&S Heating

Responsibility for works: GAS TRANSPORTATION CO LTD

Sanderson Drive, Mapperley

10 October – 21 October

Description: Cadent are carrying out essential gas maintenance in the road to replace old iron gas mains with more durable plastic pipes. This is to ensure we continue to provide safe and reliable gas supplies to local businesses and residents.

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Sutton Back Lane, Ravenshead

05 October – 07 October

Description: Gully Cleansing

Works location: Entire Length

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council