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Local Triathlon clubs come together to raise awareness for Sam Perkins Stand Against MND Charity

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Local Triathlon clubs come together to raise awareness for Sam Perkins Stand Against MND Charity

The Outlaw Half consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile cycle and 13.1 mile run returns to Nottinghamshire on May 19 and local triathlon clubs have come together to raise awareness for Sam Perkins Stand Against MND Charity by cycling the Outlaw Half Nottingham bike course.

The Triathlon clubs included Nottingham Triathlon Club, TFN, Chesterfield Tri, ICARUS, 100percenttri, Outlaw and Virtual Runner, Arch2arc Journey and Velo Bavarian. The mixed group included Team GB age groupers to first timers at the Half Outlaw distance and participants in the Aquabike event.

Some of Sam’s fundraisers are taking part in the Outlaw Half Nottingham and also joined the ride for Sam’s Fifty50 campaign. The campaign name represents the 50% chance of dying in the first two years after diagnosis. Sam aims to raise £25,000 to add to the nearly £200,000 already raised for research into MND. 

Outlaw Triathon describe the 56-mile bike course as a relatively flat route out into the Nottinghamshire countryside where there is one short but significant climb between 15 miles and 20 miles to test your legs and put a smile on your face as you enjoy the descent on the other side. The cycle returns to the Water Sports Centre via the medieval manor house, Holme Pierrepoint Hall, ready for the final leg of the race.

The event on May 18 and 19 includes four races – Outlaw Half Nottingham, Outlaw Half Aquabike Notingham, Outlaw Sprint Nottingham and Future Outlaw Half Nottingham. The Outlaw Half Nottingham starts at 6am on Sunday May 19. Further information about the event can be found on the Outlaw Triathlon website HERE.

PICTURED: Sam Perkins (Courtesy of Stand Against MND)

Sam Perkins has just completed the London marathon and although his voice is not up to making videos any more he made an emotional blog in the build up to the London Marathon event which can be viewed HERE.

Chris Thorne from Nottingham Triathlon Club, speaking on behalf of all the supporting triathlon clubs said: “We all want to say a massive well done to Sam and team for his amazing feat in completing the London Marathon.”

Those wishing to support Sam Perkins Stand Against MND can donate via Just Giving HERE.

Gedling borough weather Thursday, April 25

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Gedling borough weather Thursday, April 25

A band of cloud and showers will arrive from the north and clear southward through the morning, then sunny spells, a moderate northerly breeze and scattered showers in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight is expected to see any lingering showers fading into the evening, though isolated showers may continue near coasts for much of the night. An overnight frost is likely under clear skies. Minimum temperature -3 °C.

Tomorrow will see another day of scattered showers, light winds and sunny intervals. Becoming dry overnight, with clear skies and a probable frost. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Everything You Need to Know to Launch Your Own Business in Montana

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Everything You Need to Know to Launch Your Own Business in Montana

The state of Montana has seen a significant influx of new residents over the last decade due to its welcoming corporate tax environment, growing industrial base, and relatively cheap cost of living (it ranked sixth in the US in 2022 according to the Tax Foundation). Not only is Montana devoid of any significant urban centers or airports, but it also has a zero-tax policy, positioning it as a prime location for budding entrepreneurs. The Treasure State is worth considering whether you are forming a limited liability company, corporation, or single proprietorship.

  1. Decide on a corporate concept

Good concepts underpin every successful firm. You may wish to create a new product or service or improve an existing one. Early market research as part of your business strategy can assist you launch your new company.

  1. Choose the funding options

Montana small companies have several credit alternatives for expansion, operations, and capital. Traditional bank loans, SBA loans, term loans, business lines of credit, equipment finance, and more are available from banks, credit unions, and internet lenders.

  • The Small Business Administration backs small business loans Montana, which have low interest rates and extended payback schedules. Montana lenders provide them for working capital, real estate, and equipment.
  • Banks provide low-interest term loans to firms with good to exceptional credit.
  • For recurring needs like property improvements, Business Lines of Credit provide flexible funding.
  • Commercial Real Estate Loans are backed by commercial property and used to buy it. 
  • For frequent transactions or firms that don’t qualify for other loans, business credit cards are another alternative. Major credit card providers give perks.

In case your SBA loan declined, you can contact Fundshop. Here you will be helped to find the best loan solution. 

  1. Identify your Montana-based company.

As a business entrepreneur, naming your firm may be your most critical decision. Prospective clients get a message from the name of your company. It provides clues about the quality, pricing, and variety of your products.

  1. Make a strategy for your company.

A good business plan outlines the company’s objectives, expansion strategy, success metrics, and revenue-cost balance. Templates and examples of hypothetical business strategies may help you brainstorm. 

  1. Decide on a company structure

Several options are available to you when forming your new company organization. The three most common business structures that entrepreneurs choose are corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and sole proprietorships. There are advantages, disadvantages, filing and operating requirements, and potential tax implications to each of these legal frameworks.

  1. Secure permissions and licenses for your company

Local governments offer business licenses, whereas the Montana state government issues professional licenses like law licenses. Mining and alcohol firms need specific licenses, while others may get a regular company license. If you are a Montana business owner, you may get the necessary paperwork via the SBDC’s online licensing site. Go to the one-stop licensing site of the Montana Department of Revenue to get your licenses after you know the criteria.

  1. Research Montana Commercial Insurance Policies

Corporations and limited liability firms should still have insurance. Insurance resources for business owners are on the Commissioner’s website. Montana companies must carry workers’ compensation insurance regardless of legal structure.

  1. Get a handle on money matters

You need a business bank account to take payments, make checks, and receive cash for your Montana firm. Apply for a corporate credit card to improve your borrowing power. If your subsidiaries are legal businesses, you may create bank accounts and credit cards for them.

  1. Promote your company

Branding and defining selling points are the initial steps in marketing. Custom fonts, color palettes, logos, slogans, and taglines may make your firm stand out. After branding, promote your company in-person and online.

Conclusion

Montana’s tax climate, burgeoning sectors, and affordability provide businesses a unique opportunity. Various company models may be drawn to this state’s zero-tax regime and lack of major cities. 

Your company needs in-person and online marketing to stand out and attract consumers. Montana’s distinctive terrain and business-friendly regulations attract new companies.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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, National Grid and OpenReach

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Burntstump Hill, Papplewick
26 April
Maintenance with delays possible

Kighill Lane, Ravenshead
25 April – 27 April
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Mansfield Road, Nottingham
27 April – 28 April
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Marlborough Road, Woodthorpe
26 April – 30 April
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Plains Road, Woodthorpe
28 April
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: CityFibre

Somersby Road, Woodthorpe
28 April
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: CityFibre

Acton Road, Arnold
23 April – 26 April
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Bestwood Country Park Access, Bestwood
01 May – 31 December
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Bonington Road, Woodthorpe
24 April – 26 April
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Cavendish Road, Carlton
24 April
Roadworks and delays possible for work to refresh road markings between Beck Street & Conningswath Road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Main Street, Burton Joyce
30 April – 02 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Moss Close, Arnold
30 April – 03 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Nottingham Road, Woodborough
25 April
Roadworks and delays possible at junction of Woodborough Road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce
28 April
Roadwork and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Old Ollerton Road, Redhill
30 April – 02 May
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Prospect Road, Carlton
26 April – 30 April
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Ulgham Close, Arnold
29 April – 30 April
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Woodchurch Road, Arnold
01 May – 31 December
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Fundraiser launched to create new floating habitats that will support wildlife at Netherfield nature reserve

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Fundraiser launched to create new floating habitats that will support wildlife at Netherfield nature reserve

A charity hopes to raise £4,500 to pay for materials to create floating habitats and boost wildlife at a Netherfield nature reserve.

Gedling Conservation Trust hope to initially create a minimum of three islands at Netherfield Lagoons that will be created from environmentally-friendly and recycled household materials.

The islands will be constructed by a team of volunteers, with the estimated cost of each island said to be around £1,500 (a tenth of the cost of a commercially manufactured island).

The floating islands will be installed at Netherfield Lagoons nature reserve

The Trust said it has already secured £1000 towards the project and will soon begin work on a prototype.

A spokesman for the Trust said: “We would like to produce as many of these islands as possible but are aiming for at least three so we are looking to raise £4500 initially.

“If you would like to help make this happen, any amount you are able to donate towards this exciting new project will be greatly appreciated.”

Those looking to make a donation can visit the Trust’s website: Gedling Conservation Trust, Nottingham

You can also sign up for Easyfundraising – a great way to help out the Trust without it costing you a penny. Easyfundrasing turns your daily online shopping into donations to the Trust. They partner with over 7,000 leading brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice.

You can sign up for Easyfunding at their website: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ Click: ‘Sign up and get started’, then ‘Support a cause’ and search for ‘Gedling Conservation Trust’ and click on ‘Sign up and support this cause’.

Carlton Town FC make play-offs for first time since 2012 and now hope to make club history

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Carlton Town FC make play-offs for first time since 2012 and now hope to make club history

Despite losing 3 – 1 at home to Dunston on Tuesday April 23 The Millers are heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2012.

Needing just two points from their last two games to cement their playoff place the loss did not matter as their only rivals for the final play-off berth, Belper Town were soundly beaten 3 – 0 by Pontefract.

Success in the playoffs would see The Millers reaching the Northern Premier League’s Premier Division for the first time in the club’s history.

Carlton Town’s final league game is away to Brighouse on Saturday April 27 however all eyes will be focussed on a trip to the North East in the Semi Final on Tuesday April 30 where they will take on either Hebburn or Stockton.

A semi final win would set up a potential final on Saturday May 4 against either Dunston or Pontefract Collieries.

IMAGE: League table with one game remaining (Courtesy of Pitchero)

FULL MATCH REPORT FROM DUNSTON GAME TO FOLLOW

Carlton Town also continue their community work in May when their season ends as they host a number of charity matches. The first charity match has been announced for May 5 as four teams will play for the Trophy For Peace in support of the Ukraine community.

The club have issued a statement on their website stating: ‘Admission is by way of a donation and there will be stalls and a raffle which will be drawn at 4.45pm in the Howard Mitchell Sportsbar. The event continues into the evening with the event moving across to the Raglan Road Irish bar on Derby road in Nottingham where further fund raising and entertainment will be on the menu. Anyone wanting to get involved with this event and support and help ease the suffering for the Ukraine victims in this war can ring Taz on 07411 748917.’


Gedling borough weather Wednesday, April 23

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Gedling borough weather Wednesday, April 23

A good deal of sunshine is forecast by the Met Office throughout the day, with variable cloud and a few isolated showers possible. Feeling cool. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Tonight is expected to see any showers largely dissipating overnight with clear intervals and variable cloud. Feeling cold with a chance of frost as winds fall light. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Tomorrow will see sunny spells, light winds and scattered showers expected, with showers largely dissipating overnight. Feeling cold with an overnight frost. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Gedling Borough Council reveal they would need to pay almost £1m to help make Arnold HQ energy efficient

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Gedling Borough Council reveal they would need to pay almost £1m to help make Arnold HQ energy efficient

Gedling Borough Council would need to contribute almost £1m to help make its headquarters more energy efficient and better for the environment.

In March 2022, the Labour-run authority approved its Carbon Management Strategy and Action Plan, which details more than 100 initiatives to ensure the council achieves net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Net zero is when the amount of greenhouse gases pumped into the atmosphere is reduced proactively, and whatever is added is no more than what is taken away.

It differs from carbon-neutral, which refers to the balancing out of the total amount of carbon emissions through offsetting initiatives.

During a Gedling Borough Council Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday, April 22, Melvyn Cryer, the council’s head of environment, said one of the main challenges in achieving the target is improving the authority’s ageing buildings.

The council’s Civic Centre, in Arnold, currently runs on six gas boilers, and it would take more than 20 energy-efficient heat pumps to replace them.

While the Government has been giving out grants through its ‘Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme’ to help councils fund heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures, Mr Cryer said the authority would have to contribute if the Civic Centre was to be improved.

He said the project would cost £2.1m, and the council would have to contribute “in excess of £900,000”.

“We’ve got to wrestle with moving into the future,” he said.

However, Mr Cryer noted carbon emissions had already been reduced by 22 per cent between 2019/20 and 2022/23.

This has largely been put down to changing the fuel that council vehicles run on.

“Overall our carbon emissions have reduced by 22 per cent, which indicates a significant move in the right direction, with more to come,” Mr Cryer said.

“The main driver of this has been the change in fleet fuel use in April 2023 onwards, from hydrocarbon diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil, or HVO fuel. This has seen a 90 per cent reduction per vehicle in our CO2 emissions across our fleet.

“This advanced renewable fuel works in the diesel engine without the need for further capital expenditure or changes to our fleet infrastructure.

“Although slightly more expensive, at 17p per litre more, it produces an effective solution on our journey towards decarbonisation for the next generation.”

Cllr Grahame Pope (Lab) questioned whether taxis operating across Gedling would be required to make similar changes.

He said: “Can I just start by commending the council on the move to using HVO fuels and driving down our carbon emissions, despite calls from other parties to move back to diesel.

“My question relates to taxis and whether there is more we can do as a council to reduce carbon levels from taxi use?”

Mr Cryer said: “At the moment we aren’t doing anything in that area but we could certainly do so, bearing in mind running a taxi is a person’s livelihood and then there are the requirements to increase the costs of fuel that we would be asking of them.

“But certainly we can make recommendations along those lines.”

In 2022, the council also introduced its anti-idling legislation, which states drivers can be issued a £20 fine, increasing to £40 if not paid within 28 days, if vehicles are left running while stationary.

Last year the council further wrote to more than 50 schools in the borough to ask for support to educate parents about the dangers of idling vehicles.

Asking about the campaign, Cllr Kyle Robinson-Payne (Lab) said: “I know you said in the report we’d had teams of staff going out there and promoting that campaign, trying to get parents and guardians who are dropping children off to change their habits, has that been successful? Has it stuck with people or do we need to be constantly reminding people about idling?”

Mr Cryer added: “The initiative was launched with success. But you are quite right to say over a period of time that then declines again because people get into old habits.

“There is certainly a need to work with comms and get that message out there on a periodic basis to refresh it.”

RAC: “UK’s pothole epidemic has worsened despite mild winter”

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RAC: “UK’s pothole epidemic has worsened despite mild winter”

The RAC has claimed the UK is experiencing a growing pothole crisis, revealing they responded to nearly 8,000 breakdowns caused by deteriorating road surfaces in the first quarter of 2024, marking a 53% increase from the last quarter of 2023.

Analysis from the driving services company shows it’s been far from a smooth start to the year for the nation’s drivers, with pothole-related breakdown numbers up by 9% in the last 12 months from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

In this period, the RAC went out to 27,205 breakdowns, 2,299 more than the 24,906 incidents it attended between 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023.

But the RAC believes drivers may have actually ‘dodged the pothole bullet’ in what is normally the worst three months of the year for them.

Milder weather led to patrol call-out rates dropping by 22% from 10,076 last year to 7,904 in 2024.

During the winter months, sub-zero temperatures normally cause more surface deterioration as water gets into cracks in the road, freezes and expands.

This potentially limited the number of brand new potholes forming.

For this reason, the RAC doesn’t believe the decrease in pothole-related breakdowns – damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels – is a sign of road conditions improving.

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “While our data shows pothole damage to vehicles in the first three months of this year is lower than it was in the same period in 2023, it’s important not to lose sight of the bigger picture and the ongoing miserable state of our roads. The analysis clearly shows drivers are now twice as likely to suffer a breakdown due to sub-standard road surfaces as they were in 2006.

“While many would rightly say the roads are terrible, we believe they would have been far worse had we not had such a mild winter. We feel drivers have dodged the pothole bullet as the lack of widespread sub-zero temperatures has masked the true state of our roads.

“After all, all the cracks left by years of declining road maintenance budgets can’t easily be filled. Even though the Government has given councils an additional £8.3bn for road maintenance from the cancellation of the northern leg of HS2, we know this is only enough to resurface 5,000 miles of roads – the equivalent of just 3% of all England’s local roads.

“To make the most of this funding, we implore local authorities to focus their efforts on resurfacing the worst roads in their areas rather than pointlessly trying to patch pothole-ridden roads that can’t be saved from further decline. And now is the time for preventative action to be taken, as it’s between the warmer months of April and September when vital surface dressing work can be carried out to extend the life of roads. Sadly, government data we analysed shows 60% of English councils didn’t do any such work in the 2022-2023 financial year.

Pothole-related breakdowns in numbers

Q1 2021Q1 2022Q1 2023Q1 2024
Total pothole-related breakdowns over previous 12 months28,67023,58424,90627,205
Pothole share of all RAC breakdowns2.4%1.5%1.9%1.4%
RAC Pothole Index at end of year – likelihood of drivers breaking down compared to 2006, ie 2.0 = twice as likely1.821.591.69

‘Good news’ as Gedling borough leisure centre use increases above and beyond pre-Covid levels

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‘Good news’ as Gedling borough leisure centre use increases above and beyond pre-Covid levels

The number of people using Gedling’s five leisure centres has increased above and beyond pre-Covid levels.

Attendance to Gedling Borough Council’s Arnold, Redhill, Carlton Forum, Calverton and Richard Herrod leisure centres dropped as low as 148,579 people at the height of the pandemic in 2020/21.

This is the number of individual people walking through the doors of the centres over a full year.

Before the pandemic in 2019/20, the number was more than one million at 1,131,828.

PICTURED at the opening of the new fitness suite at Carlton Forum were Councillor Henry Wheeler, Former Olympian Andy Turner and Assistant Manager of Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Gayner Michael at the new DOSE Studio
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A local leisure centre gym with social distancing following the pandemic

However, during an Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday, April 22, councillors were told visitor numbers had returned and even surpassed the pre-pandemic levels.

Cllr Henry Wheeler (Lab), the portfolio holder for lifestyles, health and wellbeing, said: “Attendance across the five leisure centres has grown steadily over the last few years.

“The target for 2023/24 was quite impressive actually and we surpassed it by 93,000.

“Annual attendance is now higher than the pre-Covid levels by 21,200, which is very good news.”

The target for 2023/24 had been 1,060,000, and this was surpassed with an actual attendance of 1,153,000.

As a result, income for the Labour-run council has also surpassed targets.

It was anticipated Arnold Leisure Centre would bring in £102,000, but it actually made £121,000.

Calverton Leisure Centre made £192,000, above the £180,000 target, while Carlton Forum made £695,000, above its target of £660,000.

Redhill Leisure Centre brought in an income of £348,000, surpassing the £342,000 target.

The council says actual income across the five leisure centres had been £1,356,000, around £72,000 above the target.

Swim School is also becoming more popular, the council says, with members increasing from 3,825 in April 2023 to 4,070 by the end of the year.

Membership to the Swim School has surpassed pre-Covid levels by more than 1,271 people, or more than 45 per cent.

Swim lesson income across Arnold, Calverton and Carlton Forum leisure centres came in £68,000 above target as a result, with a total of £1,221,000.

The authority says Swim England provided £147,525 to help support rising energy costs at leisure centres with pools.

Cllr Wheller says a pool-side audio upgrade, alongside mood lighting, at Calverton Leisure Centre has made the facility more accessible for people living with disabilities.

The sensory improvements have proven popular among groups supporting people living with autism, and the group now “regularly use the pool”.

“It is a very inclusive development there,” Cllr Wheeler added.

Three new treadmills have also been installed at Calverton, while a newly refurbished fitness studio has opened at Carlton Forum.

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