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Borough residents warned about pension cold calling scam

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Borough residents warned about pension cold calling scam

Older people in Gedling borough are being warned to hang up on cold callers wanting them to part with their pensions by investing in property abroad.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has been alerted to the scam whereby cold callers target members of the public aged 50 to 60 years old to release and transfer their pension early. Suspected firms who advertise and arrange pensions are offering investments in alternative commodities such as hotel developments or property in Cape Verde, and operate as unregulated collective investment schemes.

Often, the cold calling “pension companies” involved are neither regulated nor qualified to give financial advice and classify themselves as a ‘trustee’, ‘consultant’ or an ‘independent advisor’ and offer exceptionally high return rates for investors.

Some victims have signed documents that authorises a limited company to be set up using their personal details, including utilising a Small Self–Administered Scheme (SSAS). Whilst SSAS accounts and limited companies are essential for legitimate schemes, the fact that victims are unaware that this will happen suggests that the scheme may not have been fully explained to them, increasing the likelihood that there may be an element of fraud involved.

Protect yourself:

Further advice can be found at:
http://www.fca.org.uk/your-fca/documents/protect-your-pension-pot
http://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/financial-services-products/pensions/protect
http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/individuals/dangers-of-pension-scams.aspx

Ensure that you request that the risks and growth rates are explained and that you fully understand them before transferring your pension

Check whether the pension arrangement company is registered with the FCA. Registered companies can be checked using the FCA register online at: https://register.fca.org.uk/

Remember that if the offer seems too good to be true, then it generally is

If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.

Mayor of Gedling to launch local 2015 poppy appeal

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Mayor of Gedling to launch local 2015 poppy appeal

The Mayor of Gedling will launch this year’s poppy appeal on Friday.

Mayor Councillor Meredith Lawrence will buy the first poppy of the year at the Civic Centre, in Arnot Hill Park, this Friday to begin the Remembrance Tide.

As the first citizen of the borough, the Mayor will be joined by local MP Vernon Coaker along with representatives from District Royal British Legions to launch the appeal in Gedling borough.

Whilst the Royal British Legion continues to mark the centenary of the First World War, they are encouraging everyone to support the Poppy Appeal in remembrance of the fallen and in aid of the future of the living.

Gedling Borough Council is supporting this campaign, as the public will be able to donate and get poppies from the Civic Centre after this ceremony has taken place.

IN PICTURES: Son of Polish World War II pilot travels across world for Calverton memorial service

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IN PICTURES: Son of Polish World War II pilot travels across world for Calverton memorial service

The son a Polish Airman killed in World War II plane crash travelled from his home in Australia this week to pay tribute to his father at a memorial service held in Calverton.

Professor Janusz Gebicki attended the service to remember his father, Jan Gebicki, and two other men who died in the crash 75 years ago on October 13, 1940.

Their aircraft was attempting to return home from a successful bombing mission in France, when a dense fog descended over the Nottinghamshire countryside.

Due to the weather conditions, Gebecki, who was at the controls of the aircraft, remained in the air until the fuel was nearly all gone. He was finally forced into making a crash landing in the dark and misty conditions.

The squadron’s bomber crashed at the Watchwood plantation on landing, bursting into flames and killing the crew of three.

The service was held on Tuesday (13) , at Watchwood Plantation.

Pictured (above) from left are: Anna Andersz-Jaworska, Marcin Kostaszuk, Mariusz Wisniewski and Council Leader, Cllr John Clarke.

Train timetable changes taking place during December

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Train timetable changes taking place during December
An update on our local train service from rail enthusiast Tony Cave, who has adopted our stations at Carlton and Netherfield.

Following a timetable change on December 14th, the 16.34 Lincoln to Leicester train will call additionally at Carlton at 17.23 Monday to Friday. It already calls on Saturdays.

There will be extra trains from Carlton to the Lincoln Christmas Market on December 4th and 5th. Times are available from eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

From December 2016 the hourly weekday Newark to Matlock trains will also run on Saturdays calling at Carlton. This means some daytime trains to Lincoln on Saturdays will not call at Carlton. However it is hoped that there will be a direct train at either 09.30 or 10.30 and the timing depends on the times most people would prefer. So, over to you. East Midlands Trains are pleased to receive feedback as it shows them when people would like to use their trains.

A person in Netherfield, who works in Radcliffe, is campaigning to have a better service at Netherfield. There is a campaign now at Radcliffe and this has inspired her.

Stop selling eggs to youngsters, police tell borough shopkeepers

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Stop selling eggs to youngsters, police tell borough shopkeepers

Shopkeepers in Gedling borough are being urged not to sell eggs to teenagers in the run-up to Hallowe’en to prevent a rise in anti-social behaviour.

Local police officers have advised shopkeepers to make it difficult for youngsters to obtain eggs and prevent them being thrown at houses in the area during Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We have an increased amount of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour where some young people find it amusing to target local residents, many of them vulnerable, by throwing eggs at windows.

“We can reduce this problem if we can make it difficult for them to obtain eggs.  All shopkeepers have been advised not to sell eggs to teenagers.  Please also bear this in mind if you are sending your teenager to the shop for any supplies.”

Residents who don’t wish to be called on by trick or treaters during Hallowe’en this year can download a free poster from police to display at their home.

Click on the following link to download the poster: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/halloween

Also on this page is advice for those of with children, on enjoying Halloween safely and being considerate to others.

A poster for shopkeepers informing customers of the egg sale ban is also available for download at the above link.

Become social stitcher at Gedling knitting group

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Become social stitcher at Gedling knitting group

Become a social stitcher by joining a new knitting club which starts in November.

The group social sessions will take place at Gedling Play Forum, on Wollaton Avenue Community Centre, Wollaton Avenue , Gedling, between at 10.30am-12.30.

The sessions will run on:

  • Thursday, November 5 
  • Tuesday, November 17
  • Thursday, December 3
  • Tuesday, December 15
  • Thursday, January 7,
  • Tuesday, January 19,
  • Tuesday, February 2,
  • Thursday, February 25,
  • Tuesday, March 8,
  • Thursday, March 24.
  • If you are interested in joining sew and chat please call Gedling Play Forum on 0115 9560673 to book as places are limited.

Sweet success for speech therapy team working with Gedling elderly

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Sweet success for speech therapy team working with Gedling elderly

County Health Partnerships’ Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service, who are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, enjoyed a successful second year at the Trust’s Older People’s Day event held at Park House Medical Centre at the beginning of the month. 

TRIAL: Hannah Bond, Podiatrist, trialling thickened drinks recommended for people with swallowing difficulties
TRIAL: Hannah Bond, Podiatrist, trialling thickened drinks recommended for people with swallowing difficulties

The event gave the team a great opportunity to talk to visitors about the role of speech and language therapy and their work with older people.  

Speech and language therapists frequently work with older people, helping them with their communication and swallowing difficulties.  People often don’t realise that the therapists work with people with swallowing difficulties so it was a good opportunity to talk about how the service can help people after a Stroke or people with Dementia for example.   

Tiffany Coles, who is a speech and language therapist with Nottinghamshire Healthcare, said: “We had some different foods for people to try at the Older People’s Day event, including the different consistencies we will recommend for people with swallowing difficulties.

“People tried some of the foods ranging from a pureed consistency in the form of a lemon mousse , a fork mashed consistency ginger roulade and soft consistency donuts to normal consistency grapes and apples. One of our Podiatry colleagues trialled some syrup thickened fluids and was pleasantly surprised.”

“We also talked to people about the importance of communication and got people involved in our ‘Knit’n’Natter’ session. We worked with a local nursing home to encourage them to invite their residents to the session and talk about their families and create a family tree. We continued this theme within our “Knit’n’Natter” session and invited our patients and their families to knit some leaves for our communication tree which was a huge success, encouraging communication opportunities and reasons to communicate. We are really looking forward to next year’s event”.

 You can read more about how the Adult Speech and Language Therapy Team helped a patient with a condition called Aphasia http://tinyurl.com/pss9546

If you would like to find out more about how our Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service can help you, please visit the Trust’s website www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk or The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist’s website www.rcslt.org

Arnold do double over stuttering Stags

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Arnold do double over stuttering Stags

Arnold Town Ladies second team made it three wins in a row having beaten Mansfield Town for the second time in a fortnight.

Today’s game was a cup fixture with both sides eager to progress to the next round.

Mansfield, playing at home, took the lead but were soon pegged back by a Lottie Swinscoe header from an Arnold Town corner leaving it all square at half time. Goals were hard to come by and the game finished 1-1 taking it into extra time.

Arnold showed their fitness levels were good and took a two goal advantage in the first 15 minutes when Ciara Button turned and shot through the crowded box to make it 2-1 before Chloe Stocks was put through one on one with the keeper and placed it past her to make it 3-1.

They then held on until the last nine minutes when Mansfield scored their second to make the last few minutes more tense, however hold on they did and progress to the next round. Lottie Swinscoe won Arnold’s player of the match.

Police investigating assault in Gedling

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Police investigating assault in Gedling

Nottinghamshire Police are investigating an alleged assault which took place in Gedling.

The force was called to Main Road, Gedling, on Sunday, October 4,  after a man was assaulted by another man and left with facial injuries. It is believed the alleged assault took place at around 10.30pm in the evening.

The offender is described as white, 6ft tall and of stocky build.

He was wearing a black hooded top, jogging bottoms and was wearing a black bandana around his face.

He was also wearing black ‘Oakley’ gloves that had brown padding around the knuckles.

If you saw this incident or think you might be able to help, please contact Police on 101 quoting incident number 030 of 6 October. Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Calverton man jailed for murder of Nottingham author

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Calverton man jailed for murder of Nottingham author

A man who choked and stabbed a Nottingham teacher and author to death in her own home has been jailed for life.

Author Julie Semper, 47, was found dead at her home in Magdala Road, on February 4 this year by a work colleague.

James McCarthy, 25, formerly of Collyer Road, Calverton, pleaded guilty to the crime at a previous hearing in June and was today (Monday, October 12) sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court to life in prison with a recommendation that he should serve a minimum of 21 years for her murder.

He will serve another eight years for the attempted murder of a fellow prisoner at Nottingham Prison in June.

With a reduction of one year to the aggregate sentence being granted by the judge, McCarthy must serve a total of 28 years before being considered eligible for parole.

Julie’s body was discovered after a colleague went to her home to check on her after she failed to turn up for work at Bilborough College, where she was a teacher.

Police attended and discovered a bloodied bread knife at the scene.

McCarthy had visited Julie on the evening of January 30, 2015. They had not seen each other for around six months after ending a casual relationship.

They drank together and became reacquainted but they got into an argument, and when Julie told him she couldn’t trust him, he hit her in the face. He went on to choke her before stabbing her multiple times.

McCarthy stayed in Julie’s flat for a number of hours before contacting someone on Facebook to ask for a lift home. He took Julie’s purse and keys, then left the flat, locked the door and was picked up at about 6pm.

After Julie’s body was found, police carried out a search of McCarthy’s home where they found the keys, which had blood on them, and an alarm fob for Julie’s car.

McCarthy was arrested and in interview told police that after hitting Julie he panicked that she would report him to police and he would go to jail, so he carried out the frenzied attack.

While on remand for the murder, McCarthy attacked another offender at Nottingham Prison on June 2 and was subsequently charged with attempted murder.

He entered the cell of his 43-year-old victim and strangled and stamped on him, leaving the man in a coma for several weeks.

McCarthy pleaded guilty to that offence today and received a sentence of eight years to run consecutively to his sentencing for killing Julie Semper.

Following sentencing, Detective Superintendent Simon Firth, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “James McCarthy is an extremely dangerous and, frankly, evil individual who mercilessly killed a defenceless woman who had been both a friend and a partner to him.

“Julie’s death has left her family, in her particular her young daughter, devastated and utterly bereft. McCarthy will, thankfully, spend a very long time in prison.”

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