Sherwood bakery supports city refugees in new charity link up

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Sherwood bakery supports city refugees in new charity link up


A bakery in Sherwood has teamed up with a Nottingham charity to ensure vulnerable residents across the city are now able to enjoy fresh, traditionally-baked bread.

The Bakehouse is supporting the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) by donating unsold bread to the St Ann’s-based voluntary organisation, which supports refugees and asylum seekers across Nottingham and the wider county.

The Bakehouse, owned by Michelin-trained chef Craig Poynter and his wife Rosea, specialises in bread baked fresh from scratch on the premises every day, using wholly traditional methods and locally-sourced ingredients.

The link up with the Refugee Forum sees the bakery’s team wrap up any unsold bread each night ready for collection, ensuring that the freshly-baked produce is not wasted, and instead is enjoyed by local people who need it most.

Craig said: “All bread we sell at The Bakehouse is baked on the premises that morning: offering customers freshly-baked bread, produced on site that same day, is the cornerstone of our business.

“We’re also committed to playing a role within the local community and are keen to support the vital work carried out by the Refugee Forum, which is less than a mile away from our premises.

“The bread is still totally fresh, and as it’s made using traditional ingredients is a great source of vitamins and goodness, as well as being truly tasty!

“We’re delighted to be able to avoid food wastage by helping people on our doorstep, and look forward to this partnership continuing and expanding.”

Gemma Pillay from NNRF adds: “As an organisation, we offer everything from practical advice to support and friendship to hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers across Nottingham City and beyond.

“We are entirely volunteer-run, and the support of local businesses and residents is essential in keeping the service going.

“The Bakehouse’s donations are making a real difference in the lives of our service users – to have access to high quality, freshly-baked goods is a real treat and we’d like to thank the team for their committed support.”

For further information on the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum, or to make a donation please visit www.nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk or call 0115 9601230.

Artisan bakery, café and micropub The Bakehouse can be found at 631-633 Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For further information or bookings please visit www.facebook.com/thebakehousenotts or www.twitter.com/bakehouseNotts , or call 0115 956 9430.

HMRC scam call warning

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HMRC scam call warning

A Burton Joyce woman has warned others to be on their guard after scamsters called her, purporting to be from HMRC. 

Ruth Fearn, who lives in the village, said she was contacted at home and an automated recording was left on her answerphone telling her she had been called that day by HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) and they wanted to inform her they were planning legal action.

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The message went on to advise her to press 1 to speak to her case officer.

Ruth said she did not think the HMRC would ever ring anyone this way and was certain the phone call was from scamsters,

She said: “The number that was left on my home phone came from a mobile number. I looked the mobile number up on the internet and it came up with 539 harassment calls deemed to be dangerous all saying the same thing – HMRC scam

“It looks like this is a new scam going round and it’s frightening older people.”

A spokesman for HMRC said that the organisation did not operate automated call back messages of this nature.

He said: “We are aware that some customers have received telephone calls claiming to be from HMRC requesting personal information and bank account details in order to receive a tax refund, or to demand money for an unpaid tax bill.

“HMRC takes security very seriously but you need to be alert.

He urged anyone receiving such a call to report the matter to Action Fraud via http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report fraud.

 

Extended hours for Sunday bus service to Gedling Country Park

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Extended hours for Sunday bus service to Gedling Country Park

More buses will soon be taking passengers to and from Gedling Country Park every Sunday after Nottingham City Transport announced plans to extend operating hours on one of its services from this weekend.

A new timetable for the Sky Blue 46 and 47 service will see services arrive earlier and leave later from the popular attraction each Sunday starting from September 3.

The first Sky Blue 47 bus from Nottingham City Centre will be at 09:30 (rather than 11:30) and the last Sky Blue 46 bus from Gedling Country Park back to Nottingham will be 17:06 (rather than 15:06).

Anthony Carver-Smith, NCT Marketing Manager, said: “Gedling Country Park is proving to be a very popular destination, especially with the new Cafe 1899 now open near the children’s play area”.

He continued, “With Grouprider tickets just £5 on Sundays and all NCT day tickets and Easyrider cards valid to/from the Country Park via Spring Lane, travelling by bus is a great way to reach Nottingham’s newest country park”.

  • Sunday buses from Nottingham (Sky Blue 47) depart at 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 (travel time approx. 25 minutes)
  • Sunday buses from Gedling Country Park (Sky Blue 46) depart at 11:06, 13:06, 15:06 and 17:06

These extended hours are achieved by altering the direction a couple of the Sky Blue 46, 47 buses operate around Woodborough and Lambley loop on Sundays and customers in these villages will need to catch their bus on the opposite side of the road, where buses may be earlier than present.

Royal British Legion puts out call for volunteer to ensure Poppy Appeal continues in Arnold

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Royal British Legion puts out call for volunteer to ensure Poppy Appeal continues in Arnold

The Royal British Legion has put out an urgent call for a volunteer to ensure the Poppy Appeal continues in Arnold.

The charity are on the hunt for a poppy appeal organiser (PAO) to help run the campaign in and around the town.

The PAO is responsible for ordering stock and  then distributing it to various people and places, whilst recording the whereabouts of those items.

They also recruit and assist other volunteers to help with the appeal, and finally, collect, collate, record and deposits all the funds donated.

The PAO may, if they feel able, want to organise events and activities to support year-round fundraising in their particular area for the charity.

The charity have said that the new PAO will be guided through every step by the county’s community fundraiser to encourage their continued support and assist with any query they may have.

The role of a volunteer Poppy Appeal Organiser is fairly simple, but absolutely vital to the continued success of the Poppy Appeal in the Arnold area of Nottingham.

Mark Smith, the charity’s community fundraiser for Nottinghamshire, said: “The role of a volunteer Poppy Appeal Organiser is fairly simple, but absolutely vital to the continued success of the Poppy Appeal in the Arnold area of Nottingham.

“Obviously, we’re now moving towards the latter stages of planning for this year’s Appeal, which starts on 28th October 28 at Notts County FC, and we really need someone.”

Anyone interested in volunteering must have the following attributes:

  • Be fit and able to lift small boxes
  • Has some time available to them, particularly during the late October, early November period
  • Committed to making a difference to the lives of many deserving people
  • Available on e-mail and telephone
  • An excellent “people person” and willing to try new ideas to engage with those whom might donate.

Mark said the charity were also on the hunt for space to store their stock during the campaign.

He said: “I am hoping that there is a business or local authority entity that is able to provide a safe space where the PAO might be able to store stock before, during and just after the Poppy Appeal.  It doesn’t have to be a vast cavernous affair, just large enough to store a few dozen boxes and move around in safely.

“If anyone can help with that, please get in touch with me as soon as possible.”

Anyone interested in volunteering as a PAO or can help with a safe space in the local area can contact Mark on 07920 378588 or email MSmith1@britishlegion.org.uk

Full steam ahead for campaign to save former village railway station building

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Full steam ahead for campaign to save former village railway station building

A group of volunteers are calling on the local community to back their bid to get a historic village station building repaired and returned to its former glory.

Gedling Village Preservation Society (GVPS) plan to raise money to regenerate the former Gedling Station building on Shearing Hill and transform it into an asset for the local community.

They are also appealing to Gedling Borough Council to list the site as a building of historical interest to help secure its future.

The building dates back to 1875 and was used by passengers to board trains on the Great Northern Railway. It closed back in 1960. After its closure the former station building was used to housed Gedling Youth Club from 1967 until 2012.

Now the GVPS is in the process of writing a business and neighbourhood plan to change its use and secure its future. These include turning the former station building into a cafe or railway heritage centre.

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Gedling Station pictured in the 1930s

Francis Rodrigues, who is secretary for the group, hopes local people will back their campaign.

He said: “We have started to campaign to save the former station building. it has declined and in need of lots of TLC and money to restore  it as an asset that could be used by the community.

“We have written a neighbourhood and business plan that outlines our plans to restore the old station as a place where businesses could operate from.

“There are plans to create a greenway from Netherfield along the old mineral line that runs to Gedling Country Park. The line is now  protected as a future tram line as well as a cycle and walk way. It is just sitting there just waiting to be used.

“The old station could house a cycle and walking gear hire & buy business as well as becoming a mining and railway heritage centre. It could also double as a community centre or stop-off cafe for cyclists and walkers between Netherfield and the Country Park.

He added: “The potential is huge especially with 2,000 new houses being built on the old Gedling Colliery and also Teal  Close in the next ten years. ”

William Cheetham is one of the people leading campaign to save the station. He held a meeting with Gedling Borough Council leader Cllr John Clarke about the future of the station earlier this week, which he said were positive.

He said:” Following a meeting with Cllr John Clarke we now have his full support to save the station buildings.

He is helping us hopefully getting it listed as a building of local interest. I understand Gedling Village Preservation Society are to submit a list of buildings they consider are part of Gedling’s local heritage. From this will come a bid for Lottery Heritage funding.”

A Friends of Gedling Station Facebook page has been set up the group has also held ‘positive’ talks with Gedling Borough Council about their plans.

You can find the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430676157305787/

Three charged following Stoke Bardolph pub robbery

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Three charged following Stoke Bardolph pub robbery

Three men have been charged in connection with a robbery at a Stoke Bardolph pub.

The incident happened at the Ferry Boat Inn, in Riverside, Stoke Bardolph, at around 12.15am yesterday (Tuesday 29 August).

Liam Campbell, 27, of Osier Road, The Meadows, Nathaniel Smith, 31, of Phoenix Close, The Meadows, and Steven Ward, 38, of Lammas Gardens, The Meadows, were each charged with robbery in connection with the incident. Campbell and Ward were also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

They appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court this morning (Wednesday 30 August) and were remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 27 September 2017.

Police investigate reports of two males ‘engaging in sexual activity’ in Arnold public toilets

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Police investigate reports of two males ‘engaging in sexual activity’ in Arnold public toilets

Police were called out to Arnold yesterday after receiving reports of two males ‘performing sexual activities’ in a town centre toilet.

The sexual activity was reported to have been taking place in the public toilets on Wood Street on Tuesday (August 29).

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We responded to reports of two people engaging in sexual activity in public earlier today. Officers attended the public toilets on Wood Street, Arnold, but found no one there.

“This behaviour is something we take very seriously and we would urge anyone with any information to call 101.

Police have said they will now step up patrols in the area.

Three held after armed robbery at Stoke Bardolph pub

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Three held after armed robbery at Stoke Bardolph pub

Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a pub in Stoke Bardolph.

A staff member was threatened with a knife after three men forced entry into the Ferry Boat Inn, in Riverside, Stoke Bardolph, at around 12.15am today. They fled empty-handed.

Officers were quickly on the scene and a police dog helped track down two suspects while a third was located with the use of a police helicopter.

Three men, aged 38, 31 and 27, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and are being questioned by detectives.

Police investigate incident in Netherfield

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Police investigate incident in Netherfield

Police are investigating an incident in Netherfield.

Officers were called at around 3pm on Monday (August 28) to a property in Manvers Street, Netherfield following reports of a disturbance.

Officers attended to establish what had happened and are looking into what they believe to be an attempted burglary. They remain in the area as inquiries continue.

No injuries  have been reported as a result of the incident.

If you have any information that might help officers understand what happened call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 505 of 28 August 2017.

Man charged with murder after body found at Carlton flat

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Man charged with murder after body found at Carlton flat

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man at a flat in Carlton.

Steven Wooley, 31 of Manvers Court has been charged with murder. He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court yesterday (August 27)

Officers were called to an address in Walton Court, Carlton, at around 5.30am on Saturday (August 26). A 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 33-year-old man who was arrested in relation to the incident has now been released without charge.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said; “We would like to reassure the community that there is no reason to believe there is any risk of harm to the wider community as a result of this incident.”

If you have any information about the incident, please call 101 quoting incident number 171 of 26 August 2017.

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