Have your say on transport service website

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VOLUNTEERS: Drivers are wanted by a Gedling community transport scheme.
OPINIONS: Gedling community transport scheme are launching a new survey

The team behind the popular CVS driving service in Gedling want people to share their opinions about the website they run by completing a new survey.

Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service, who run the scheme, are proposing money should be spent on a revamp of their website but public opinion is sought to help make this decision.

The survey is at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DPM7NYV

The website under review is at www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk

Carolyn Perry, chief executive says: “With very limited resources, we need to be confident that we are making the right decision if we commit money to a major overhaul.

“We want to know if our website is worthy, unworthy or somewhere in between.  The current website hasn’t be updated in many years, so perhaps a refresh would give is new opportunities to add blogs, send out newsletters automatically, link to our social media sites more easily, add interactive content and generally give a more professional image. On the other hand, perhaps what we have got is good enough. I would urge people to fill in our quick survey.”

CCTV: Do you recognise man wanted in connection with cash theft at Netherfield newsagent?

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Police are hoping CCTV images released today will help them trace a man wanted in connection with a robbery in Netherfield on Saturday (20).

ROBBERY: Police want to speak to this man about a robbery at P and P News in Netherfield
ROBBERY: Police want to speak to this man about a robbery at P and P News in Netherfield

The man walked into P and P News in Victoria Road, at about 6.15pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016.

He threatened a staff member with what was thought to be a screwdriver before stealing cash from the till.

No-one was injured in the incident.

If you recognise the man in the image or you have any information please contact police on 101 quoting incident 592 of 20 February 2016.

Police make fresh appeal for information about Colwick Loop Road collision

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Police investigating a fatal collision on the A612 earlier this month are appealing for anyone with information on the moments leading up to his death to get in touch.

COLLISION: Colwick Loop Road. Image from Google
COLLISION: Colwick Loop Road. Image from Google

Officers are particularly keen to speak with anyone who saw the deceased – Gavan O’Neill – in the early hours prior to the incident or anyone who saw a man walking along the A612 dressed in dark clothing and wearing a beanie hat.

Mr O’Neill died after he was struck by a lorry at around 6.30am on the A612 Colwick Loop Road on February 12, 2016.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 102 of 12 February 2016.

New weekly meditation class launches in Colwick

People in Gedling borough are being invited to experience the amazing benefits of meditation at a new class being launched in Colwick

The new weekly sessions are being run by clinical hypnotist Lynda Martin who aims to help people attending achieve deep relaxation, stress relief, pain management and also positive personal change by teaching them the ancient practice of mediation.

RELAX: Meditation
RELAX: Meditation

Lynda told Gedling Eye: “Many people are afraid of meditation, but I’m here to get people started without them having to do all the awkward poses and stay in the same sitting positions. Positions do help in the longer term, but I think it’s a physical barrier for many.”

The classes take place at Colwick Road Community Centre, on Thursdays, 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Each class costs £6 or you can pre-pay and get six lessons for the price of five.

For more details contact Lynda on 07723 317195 or 01159939600 or visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subtlebodiesholistic

Colwick packaging group invests £2m in new printing press

INVESTMENT: New KOMORI Lithrone GX Range printing press in use.
INVESTMENT: New KOMORI Lithrone GX Range printing press in use.

A packaging group based in Colwick has invested £2m in new technology in a bid to help them increase capacity and also safer food packaging.

The Wilkins Group, who are based on Colwick Industrial Estate, has purchased the new printing press which uses a unique coating units to create printing effects through special varnishing techniques.

Not only does the equipment give customers a more premium product, the new investment is designed to be ultra-safe for producing food packaging.

Sales and marketing director at The Wilkins Group, Justin Wilkins said: “We decided to make this investment as we wanted to provide a more premium product for our customers, whilst embracing low migration technology as a strategy.

“The machine is configured differently to any similar machines to achieve different techniques and higher quality results.  Not only does it help us increase capacity but it will also help keep The Wilkins Group at the forefront of the industry, at the same time as giving our clients a competitive offer. The machine delivers a high quality product at an extremely competitive price.”

The Wilkins Group, which had a turnover of £33m last year, has one of the largest independent packaging factories in the UK and specialises in producing packaging for food – chilled and frozen, textiles, confectionery, toiletries and household products.

Mr Wilkins added: “We have had another fantastic year and we are always looking into ways to reinvest in our facilities.

For more information, please visit: http://www.wilkins.co.uk/

Colwick Loop Road crash: Police name man killed after being struck by lorry

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COLLISION: Colwick Loop Road. Image from Google
COLLISION: Colwick Loop Road. Image from Google


Police have named the man who died after being struck by a lorry on Colwick Loop Road as Gavan O’Neill, 38, of Gedling.

Nottinghamshire Police are still asking for people who witnessed the collision on Friday (February 12) to come forward.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information which may assist police, please call 101, quoting the incident number 102 of 12 February 2016.

Uninsured Gedling taxi driver illegally picked up and overcharged residents

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A Gedling taxi driver has been convicted of plying for hire and having no vehicle insurance after a trial.

Tahir Zia, of Aspley, picked up a disabled gentleman and his son from outside the QMC on April 15, 2015. Being licensed by Gedling Borough Council at the time, this pick up was unlawful as it was outside the Gedling Boundary and not pre-booked.

When Mr Zia dropped the men off in Gedling, he charged them £30 for the journey which should’ve cost around £15, the court heard. An investigation started when the member of the public made a complaint about the fare.

At trial Mr Zia denied it was him that picked up the passengers, despite the member of the public recording his license plate and giving a description matching his vehicle. The registration was traced by Gedling Borough Council’s Licensing Team, who confirmed that Mr Zia was the owner and a Gedling licensed driver.

Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, Cllr David Ellis said: “Nearly all of the taxi drivers we license operate within the law and do a good job; but where we find drivers breaking the law and putting the public at risk we will take action. Thank you to our Licensing Department for their part in the investigation and the member of public for contacting us. If you spot something wrong with a taxi we license, call 0115 901 3971.”

On February 11, 2016 the Magistrates found Mr Zia guilty of both offences – he will be sentenced on March 30 2016.

Police appeal for witnesses to collision that killed pedestrian on Colwick Loop Road

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COLLISION: Colwick Loop Road. Image from Google
COLLISION: Colwick Loop Road. Image from Google

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A612 at Colwick Loop Road this morning.

At around 6.30am this morning (February 12, 2016) a lorry collided with a man who has subsequently died of his injuries.

A road closure remains in place in both directions between Racecourse Island and Vale Road. The road is expected to remain closed for the rest of the morning.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if at all possible.

If you witnessed the collision or have any information which may assist please call 101, quoting the incident number 102 of 12 February 2016.

Collision between lorry and pedestrian closes Colwick Loop Road in both directions

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Commuters travelling into the city from Colwick are being advised to find a new route after a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian.

Police have closed off the A612 Daleside Road in both directions from the Racecourse Road junction to the Victoria Park Way junction.

Delays and congestion are also expected around Sneinton Dale and Carlton Road because of diversions in place.

 

Poor start to New Year for Mapperley Park Badminton Club

mappbadmainThe New Year started with a disappointing 5-4 defeat away at Southwell for the promotion hunting 2nd men’s, and on the same night, an 8-1 loss at Bingham for the 2nd ladies. Things didn’t improve for the 2nd ladies into February as they lost two close encounters against Phoenixwood and St Giles. 6-3 and 5-4 respectively.

The 2nd mixed kept their promotion hopes alive with a hard fought win in their final fixture away at East Leake,  Sunny and Sam the stars of the show taking a maximum. Unfortunately the team need to rely on Nottingham University doing them a favour if they are to be promoted.

The 3rd mixed team suffered back to back defeats in February. 5-4 away to Phoenixwood and a 9-0 loss away to Beeston Fields, meaning relegation is looking likely. The 4th Mixed team picked up a vital victory away at Rushcliffe Arena. The pairs of Andy Waplington and Kara Gokova, Harry Brownlee and Julie Whitby both scoring important maximums, securing their division 3 status.
After a tough 9-0 loss away at Beeston Valley, the 3rd ladies bounced back to win 5-4 at home to Boots. Aylish Magee and Tessa Key winning the ninth and deciding rubber.

The 1st mixed picked up a good 5-4 victory at home to a strong Beeston Fields side, Craig and Louisa and Andy and Ruth (stepping in for the absent Jackie Thompson) taking two apiece. The result puts them right in the promotion shake up with two matches remaining. The 1st ladies lost a tight match at Chilwell, 5-4. They will be disappointed with this as they look for a top half finish.

On the same night, at the same venue, the 1st men’s took on Beeston Fields in the Premier Division. James Watkins and Andy Shaw taking a maximum to give them their first victory in the Premier division and boosts their chances of avoiding relegation. A special mention to Adam Tyas, who stepped up from 2nd Men’s for the unavailable Sunny Ram, and despite playing the night before, took an all-important rubber with Matt Haigh on his 1st team debut.