Community news

The artists are hosting the event in Westdale Lane Community Centre, Mapperley on Saturday (May 20) between 11am and 4pm.

Carlton Town have announced that Notts County Supporters take on Juventus supporters in a charity event at 2pm at The Bill Stokeld Stadium on May 20.

Star Strike Football's first two to four-year-olds slot starts on Thursday at Redhill Leisure Centre at 5pm.

Laurence, the youngest finalist and one of the youngest ever MasterChef winners when he appeared on the TV show in 2018, grew up and still lives in Mapperley.

Work to revamp a play area in Ravenshead is now complete after almost £35,000 in funding was found to pay for improvements.

On Sunday (7) Calverton Parish Council (CPP) joined the national Coronation celebrations and organised a mass picnic in William Lee Park. 

The competition was so popular with the local children that every inch of the shop and Post Office windows and door were covered in entries.

The Lambley bus stop containing the missing crown, cushion and teddy

Carlton Town ramps up campaign to pay 'shocking' electricity bill

Carlton Town's official website revealed they recently received a hefty energy bill that will present a 'financial challenge

A fundraising football tournament in Gedling has netted over £5,000 for vulnerable people suffering from the war in Ukraine.

Preparations are being made at Paviors Rugby Club to hold a special President's Day match at the club on Sunday May 14.

A recently released report by hospitality experts CGA has shown that in the last 12 months, 4,593 licenced premises across the UK shut their doors

Last year they set the bar incredibly high when it came to raising funds for charity, but they’re looking forward to taking that even higher in 2023!

St.Paul's Church will be showcasing its 1286 pipe organ in a series of recitals given by local notable organists.

Slowed by the pandemic and a lost £50m Levelling Up bid, The Bonington Theatre still stands as Arnold's film and cultural hub, Dina Volovik reports. 

13-year-old Freddie Vokes trains with West End professionals for up to six hours every Sunday

The Lambley bus stop has been transformed to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.

Lorna Marie Fitness and her clients, many of whom are from Gedling borough have raised a massive £3000 for charities

Simply Sensory has been set up by Jemma Atkin in the downstairs studio of existing business Simply Dance

Nottingham's largest lower voice choir is also hosting special guests Pitch and Mix, an A Cappella Barbershop choir adding another style.

Carlton Hill is set to welcome its latest new business to the high street this week when The Bakery & Kitchen opens on Wednesday

This year the event will be held on Sunday May 14 at the Calverton Scout & Guide Supporters Building

Heron Foods has revealed plans to open up a new store inside the former TSB building on Victoria Road in the town centre next month.

You don't require a licence to host a street party for the Coronation weekend, or as part of the Coronation Big Lunches but you do need to advise Nottinghamshire County Council.

Gedling Gala organisers have announced that this years event, which will be held on Willow Park, will take place on Saturday, July 1.

Now, as we approach Easter, the annual Easter transformation has taken place and the WI members have been busy again.

The funding will pay for significant improvements to the town's LOCO youth centre and St George’s Centre

Kirsty Hills-Dixon, Comms Secretary for the running club told us about the club's most recent event - a 'Food Bank Run', based upon an idea by Sarah Don.

The foundation offers funds for projects which make a difference to the lives of Jigsaw residents and their communities.

Bupa plan to merge or sell 85 of their practices in the UK due to a lack of dentists to deliver NHS care in the UK

The campaign has been launched to raise money for a defibrillator on the outside of the Arrow pub.

Tony Cave is a train station adopter who looks after Carlton and Netherfield. He also provides Gedling Eye readers with the latest news from our local railways...

The event is taking place this Saturday (25), at the Padel Centre behind the Kop Stand at Meadow Lane.  

Charity drive sees Ramsdale Park raise close to £20,000

Robert ‘Bobby’ Tait, took a trip down memory lane when he was given the VIP treatment by his former club Notts County Football Club.

Carlton Hill appears to be ready to welcome it's latest high street outlet, 'Nottingham Kitchen'

Kadampa Meditation Centre, will be based at the Grade II listed Gedling House, and they hope to be fully operational come April.  

This is Arnold Eagles Girls and Ladies, the county’s only all-female club.

Ten years ago Helen Lloyd called a meeting at Daybrook Baptist Church to find concerned people to join her in helping the community by creating a foodbank store in the church cellars.

The reopening of a Carlton post office - which has been closed for over seven weeks - has finally taken place.Carlton Hill Post Office,...

Lambley WI are celebrating their 70th birthday on March 13 in the way they do best - they've decorated the Lambley bus stop!

The Pit is bucking the trend as it enters its sixth year of trading, going from strength to strength.

'Little Peas Swap Shop' is a brilliant new swap shop idea, that has been founded by two busy mums who are also great friends.

Gedling Borough Council has declared war on boy racers after proposing new measures to fine those driving in an anti-social way.New plans would see...

It has now been confirmed the branch will now reopen on Friday, February 24 under new management of an independent postmaster.

Heron Foods has revealed plans to open up a new store inside the former TSB building on Victoria Road in the town centre next month.

The new lines have appeared on Wood Lane in Gedling and residents say they look like they'd been painted on 'by schoolchildren'.

Gedling Eye caught up with Ian Watts, Musical Director of Carlton Male Voice Choir, Nottingham’s largest male voice choir about their upcoming shows and...

Gedling Eye caught up with Ketan Barchha, Postmaster of Netherfield Post Office

Take part in firewalking for Maggie's Charity

Crowds gather for Project Pies opening

Arnold Foodbank is working with the Co-op which recently launched a match funding project that will give much-needed cash to the charity.

Juicey's has been established by Justine Fawzi, who first moved to the area just over a year ago.

A petition has been started and so far signed by nearly 500 people calling for the playground at Lambley Lane Recreational Ground to be revamped.

Project Pies has its grand opening on Saturday (25) at 10am - and we can't wait.

Calverton Park Bowls Club is set in beautiful tranquil gardens to the rear of the Village Hall on Park Road East, Calverton

Bubblelush on Carlton Hill have sadly announced the closure of the store after 12 years

It seems that Ravenshead’s sorting office has escaped the knife but a local councillor still fears for the future.

All Hallows Primary School pupils in Gedling are enjoying a new set of percussion instruments thanks to Carlton Male Voice Choir.

Pupils at Ravenshead Primary School had lots of fun but also learnt some valuable lessons from the Gedling Operation Reacher team.

If you pass through Lambley Village by bus, car or even on foot you can't fail to notice the village bus stop.

Their bid for £75,000 from Gedling Borough Council's local Community Infrastructure Levy is part of a four week consultation that closes tomorrow (15 January).

Without the income received for the sorting office, the future of the Post office itself looks precarious

The Co-op was the first retailer to launch a £1m ‘warm spaces’ funding offer.

15 properties in the town were identified as meeting the criteria to have their standard bathrooms converted into accessible wet rooms.

Woodies store in Netherfield sold everything from birdseed to picture frames

The designs for the hoarding were created as part of an art competition, run by ilke Homes and housing provider Jigsaw Homes Midlands

A planning application recently submitted revealed exciting new plans for the building on Shearing Hill.

Children will now be able to plant and nurture their own fruits and vegetables, which they will eventually be able to eat.

Gedling Conservation Trust, who run Netherfield Lagoons, launched the appeal on their Facebook page.

Sherwood Voices is a series of six audio walks written and directed by local performer Andy Barrett.

Two tree planting sessions are being held on Sunday, February 12

The January Community Litter Pick was organised by Cllr Henry Wheeler of Gedling Borough Council.

A foodbank in Netherfield helped feed 30 families over the Christmas period, it has been revealed.Netherfield Foodbank, hosted by Bethesda Ministries, had help from...

The improvements will see new facilities added to the play area including a wheelchair-accessible roundabout, zip wire and trampoline

The Lambley pub has suddenly shut its doors.The popular public house based on Main Street in Lambley village closed its doors to customers on...

The cash comes from the government's £654 million Homelessness Prevention Grant fund

The building on the corner of Kenrick Street and Wright Street was once home to the Cosy Cinema and was built in the early 20th century.

TBH Bootcamps gym opens next week and will be based in an old car showroom on Victoria Road next to Carlton Station.

Local station adopter and train expert Tony Cave updates us on the latest news from our local railways

Gedling Borough Council now plans for the traders to stay at the Eagle Square location, subject to a consultation.

The club has been running for a number of years and the aim of the group is for students to look at computer problems they have and fix them,

Nottinghamshire Police have a launched a brand-new Community Speed Watch scheme to help tackle the problem of speeding across the county.

13-year-old Freddie Vokes will now get to train with West End professionals for up to six hours every Sunday

Residents in Lambley turned out in force for the Woodlark Inn's Annual Christmas Quiz this week - raising an amazing £400 for charity.

Gedling MP Tom Randall has announced that a Westdale Infant School pupil has won the competition to design his official Christmas Card for 2021.The...

A revamped hardware store reopened its doors on Friday, December 9 - much to the delight of locals.Carlton Hardware is based on Carlton Hill...

The group from Stagewise Performing Arts Club, based in the town, have been planning their fundraising event since September.

Green belt land at Stoke Bardolph that was earmarked for housing has been spared by council leaders.Following a meeting of Gedling Borough Council’s Cabinet...

3,881 people in Gedling borough faced a wait of 28 days or more to see a GP in October alone.

Pizza Triangle is an Italian traditional pizzeria that sell Neapolitan-style, woodfire pizzas which cook in about 90 seconds.

Gedling Borough Council is proposing that protection is removed from green belt land so it could be used for around 300 new homes.

They say dangerous delays to treatment are causing unnecessary deaths

The announcement was made last night on Big Mike's social media channels.

Nottinghamshire Police will be taking part in a widespread crackdown to target those who choose to drink or take drugs and drive in a bid to make our communities and roads safer.

Blue Circle Fish Bar, at 141 Front Street, will close its doors for good after Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee approved the new plans.

Around 2,000 people turned up to watch the festive lights switch-on in the village on Saturday (26) night.

Applications are now open to residents for allotments on both Collyer Road and Bonner Lane sites.

As the cost of living crisis takes its toll, families and households across Gedling borough find themselves facing the terrifying prospect of a winter without warmth.

Netherfield volunteer Tina Simpson has been commended for her outstanding efforts in supporting her community with an award night's most honoured prize.

The annual awards celebrate local people and businesses that have gone above and beyond for the community.

Over the last two years, 45-year-old Ben Wilson, from Gedling, has been climbing his staircase to match the equivalent distances of the 100 tallest mountains in the world.

The improvements and new facilities expected to be completed by the end of February 2023.

The Pride of Gedling Awards recognise the very best of Gedling’s residents and businesses

An event is taking place on October 29 at the town's Connect Cafe

Traders have said they want to make the move permanent as Gedling Borough Council looks to consult them on staying in Eagle Square full-time.

Nottingham City Council is being given £11.4 million to help keep services going and also build new bus lanes and other public transport infrastructure.

Stockinger House, owned by housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group, was formally opened by the MP and Jigsaw Group’s Chief Executive, Hilary Roberts. 

Developers are working to convert the empty Netherfield Methodist Church on Victoria Road into flats with accompanying internal and external communal spaces

A petition has been started and so far signed by over 250 people calling for the playground to be revamped.

Gedling Borough Council has agreed to extend the Selective Licensing Scheme to Colwick, Carlton Hill, Daybrook and Newstead Village

Lindleys held the charity challenge at the Riverside Festival on Nottingham's Victoria Embankment

This year’s awards ceremony, in association with Keepmoat Homes, will take place on November 9 at the council’s civic centre in Arnold. 

A former Victorian cinema in Netherfield could soon be converted into nine new homes if plans get the green light from Gedling Borough Council.

The award is based on reviews of the care home written by their residents, as well as their friends and relatives.

The inspectors recognised the school has significantly improved since its last inspection in 2018, where the school was deemed as ‘requires improvement’.

A charity event is being organised to raise funds for Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes.The fundraising night will be held at The Crossing Social Club on...

Jennie Wiseman has been an enthusiastic bus fan for some years and started a blog all about her favourite bus route - Red 44- a few years ago - much to the amusement of her friends & family.

A new free bi-monthly magazine has been launched covering in-depth news from across Gedling borough.This is Gedling was published for the first time last...

Tom Andrews made three murder arrests despite only being a beat constable.

Two residents from Stoke Bardolph care home, Rivendell View, have formed an unbreakable friendship after one resident offered her skills to cheer up her neighbour.

Bus provider Stagecoach will take on the under-threat 141 bus route from next month

Birds Bakery plans to open a new 1,200 ft² store on the business park in early September, creating eight new jobs.

Councillor Kathryn Fox has been appointed into the new cabinet role, which will focus on supporting refugees and the resettlement programme, championing women and the disabled

Residents in Gedling say the completion of the £49m Gedling Access Road (GAR) has so far made no difference to the amount of cars and HGVs passing through their village

Five Gedling borough parks have been named as some of the UK's best following a record-breaking year.

Residents have also aired their feelings over the plans, saying they will “chip away” the history of the area, which has close links to the knitting industry.

Gedling Youth and Community Hub won £250 from Gedling Lotto, a free online fundraising tool used by a number of local not-for-profit groups and charities.

The new store on Morado Way will be opened by Paralympics GB gold medallist Richard Whitehead

The firm, which has its headquarters on Colwick Industrial Estate, said the takeover will add around 30 drivers to their fleet.

A public consultation is taking place asking residents and local businesses to say what they like, what they dislike and what they would change

The future of Big Mike's Artisan Cheesecake Shop on Carlton Hill is now secure after the owner u-turned on plans to sell the business,

More than 3,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the plan to get rid of the 141 service to be scrapped.

Following a consultation with residents and landlords, a decision on plans to extend the council’s Selective Licensing Scheme is expected to be made at the council’s Cabinet Meeting

Nottinghamshire County Council has responded to road safety concerns raised by Netherfield residents using pedestrian crossings in the town centre.The response comes following multiple...

The children in year 4 and year 5 were asked to design a poster to depict what ‘healthy rivers’ means to them

This campaign aims to improve the wellbeing of young people and nurture their skills to create a positive change to their environment.

The 190-kilometre (around 118 miles) fifth stage of the showpiece event takes place on Thursday, September 8

The potential impact on Netherfield of houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) is to be monitored for a further six months.

Members of the borough council’s planning committee will be recommended to approve Keepmoat Homes’ plans next week on land at the large site

The Jigsaw Foundation fund was set up in 2019 by housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group, which manages homes across Gedling

Seven of the neighbours won £30,000, while the eighth landed £60,000, playing with two tickets.

A letter has been emailed to parents and guardians by Stanhope School in Gedling school detailing the uniform change

A Gedling MP asked people living in the borough to submit ideas on where to spend cash awarded