The Green Jumper Podcast charity tour continues with an event at Ramsdale Golf Course, Calverton on May 9.
During the tour, Marcus Alton will be talking about his new book ‘Brian Clough The Lost Tapes’ and recalling great stories. There’s also the opportunity to purchase signed copies of his books, which are supporting good causes.
The events include memories and tributes featuring Cloughie author Marcus Alton who interviewed Brian several times and is the man behind the popular Green Jumper Podcast that covers ‘all things Cloughie’.
The first of a series of special events was held on Friday, March 8 in Netherfield in aid of Netherfield Forum where Marcus was in conversation with event host Neil Kendrick and the evening included an entertaining audience Q&A.
Gedling Eye caught up with event host and local legend Neil Kendrick who contributes much of his time to the community. Neil is a sports historian, President of Paviors RFC, Trustee at Netherfield Forum, Quiz Master and so much more.
Neil said: “The event at Ramsdale Golf Club will be hosted by me and this event will raise funds for Maggie’s. It is another of a series of events taking place throughout the Summer months to raise funds for various charities.
“The first event at St George’s Centre, Netherfield raised an amazing £946 for the Centre.
”It was a highly successful night, raising loads of cash for an organisation which provides amazing support for the Netherfield Community.
“Marcus Alton’s talk, which included recordings of interviews with the legendary Brian Clough, was interesting, thought provoking, and for many in the audience evoked memories of the Glory Days for Forest”
Tickets for the event are just £5 and can be purchased be emailing nottinghamfundraising@maggies.org or neildragon21@hotmail.com
Further information including contact details about The Green Jumper Podcast can be found on their website – www.brianclough.com.
These are the latest applications to have been decided by Gedling Borough Council over the last week.
The roundup of the published decision notices applications in the last week (w/e 19/4/24) from around the borough by the council’s planning officers contains 12 decision notices including a new carwash, tyre fitting garage and electric car charging station.
Early sunshine will turn increasingly hazy as cloud thickens from the northwest through the day. Likely remaining dry. Staying bright and sunny in the southeast. Light winds. Temperatures a little below average. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight:
Outbreaks of light rain and drizzle will spread slowly southwards into the region this evening, primarily affecting northern areas and Derbyshire hills by the early hours. Drier further southeast. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Monday:
Cloudy with rain, mainly light, spreading southeast through the morning becoming persistent across the region for much of the day. Winds remaining light. Feeling chilly with temperatures below average. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
The Music Maker Competition is run by Carlton Male Voice Choir as a way of giving something back to help encourage talented young musicians and the first preliminary takes place at 7.30 pm on Saturday April 27 at St Judes Community Hall, 405 Woodborough Road, Nottingham NG3 5HE.
Chris Coats, Carlton MVC’s Chairman said: “We have been delighted with the response to the competition and the 12 musicians selected to take part are performing at a high standard. They include singers and a range of instrumentalists playing across a wide range of musical genres. The audience are in for a treat because as well as hearing from these talented young musicians, Carlton MVC will also perform. We have priced the tickets deliberately low at just £5 or £9.99 for three to encourage music lovers to come to the events and show their support for these young performers.”
Head Judge mezzo-soprano Katharine Dryden said “The contestants are competing for two prizes. The first is the Music Maker Prize. As well as winning £750, the winner will earn the right to perform at Carlton MVC’s Festival Concert at Nottingham’s fabulous Albert Hall on Saturday 22 June. The second prize, new this year, is £500 and is the Constance Shacklock Memorial Prize for the performer with the most potential. Constance Shacklock was a world renowned opera singer who had a strong Nottingham connection having been born in Sherwood, Nottingham. I was fortunate to have been taught by Constance in the early part of my career.”
Pictured: Previous winners clockwise from top left Benjamin Staniforth (2022), Magnus Hawker-French (2020), Konya Kanneh-Mason & Nathan Holroyd (2018) and Lydia Messan (2019) of the Music Maker Competition (Courtesy of CMVC)
Katharine is joined on the judging panel by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, David Machell, Roger Holland and Andrew Atkinson.
The best three performers from the two preliminaries (April 27 and May 18) will compete in the competition final on Saturday June 8.
Previous winners include many talented musicians including Konya, Braimah and Isata Kanneh-Mason.
There will also be a collection at the two preliminary heats and the final in support of fantastic Nottingham charity Footprints. Further information about Footprints can be found on their website – Footprints CEC – Conductive Education
These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated byGedling Borough Council this week.
The round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers validated and published in a quiet week (w/e 19/4/24) with only eight validated applications published which include tree works, new signage and new dwellings from across the borough.
Liversedge had once again been instructed by the league to play this fixture at an alternative venue to their home ground at Clayborn due to ongoing pitch issues. Consequently, their magical mystery tour of ‘home’ matches took them to Ingfield Stadium, the home of Ossett United in West Yorkshire. A healthy number of Carlton supporters had made the journey, buoyed by the teams very impressive home win against Ossett only two days earlier.
Carlton’s management team made two enforced changes to the side which had played Ossett. Mamadou Sylla Diallo replaced Greg Tempest who was struggling with illness and Alex Hardwick returned in place of Nat Watson who has returned to Shirebrook following the completion of his loan spell. I’m sure everyone at Carlton would send their thanks to both Nat and Shirebrook as he was simply unplayable at times over the last few weeks and a delight to watch.
The match was played out in the type of weather we have all become accustomed to this season with lashing winds and rain affecting conditions. Carlton started brightly and had a good chance to take the lead on eight minutes. A nice passing move along the edge of the box involving Niall Hylton and Niall Davie fed Hardwick who shot just over the crossbar. A few moments later Alex Howes also had a good chance but his effort went well wide.
The next chance fell to Lamin Manneh to struck the ball well but saw his effort punched away by the Liversedge goalkeeper Louis Hood. Liversedge became more involved in the game as the half went on and looked to build on strong runs from their impressive left back, Jeremie Milambo.
It was Carlton who took the lead on 34 minutes. The unfortunate Eddie Church could only manage to head the ball into the roof of his own net when attempting to defend an excellently delivered, Lamin Manneh corner. Church’s half went from bad to worse soon after when his goal bound effort was cleared off the line by Khyle Sargent following some nice interplay by Liversedge in the Carlton penalty area. As good as the clearance was the striker should have scored.
Liversedge had a further chance to equalise before half time. A fortunate deflection saw the ball drop to Milambo whose low driven shot was expertly saved by Felix Annan.
The second half started in a similar manner. Annan made a decent save soon after the restart and Dan Brown was on hand with a good block to deny a goal bound effort as Liversedge searched for an equaliser. At the other end Sylla Diallo had a good shot from distance well saved by Hood.
The game continued in a frantic, end to end fashion but it was clear that the Carlton players were visibly tiring following their efforts of recent days. Liversedge began to dominate midfield and Jack Carr drew two more fine saves from Annan. Carlton did have a chance to extend their lead on sixty-three minutes. Substitute Micah Jebbison battled well to win the ball down the right-hand side and his trickery released the ball to Lewis Druro whose fine cross just evaded Davie on the stretch at the back post.
Liversedge equalised on sixty-nine minutes when a high ball was knocked down into the path of Sam Essien who scored from close range.
Carlton almost retook the lead moments later when a miskick presented the ball to Alex Hardwick who stuck the ball brilliantly on the half-volley from outside the box, only to see it hit the underside of the crossbar and away to safety.
A fine double save from Liversedge keeper Hood, first from Davie at the edge of the box and then from Jebbison close range effort kept the scores level.
Liversedge got the decisive breakthrough on 85 minutes and it was a breakaway goal worthy of winning any game. A coming together around the half-way line saw the ball drop to Carr who drove towards two Carlton defenders before smashing the ball into the net at an angle from the edge of the box to the delight of the handful of ‘home’ fans in attendance. Liversedge managed the last five minutes of regulation time and the additional five minutes of injury time well and while Carlton huffed and puffed they struggled to offer much of a threat as the game drew to a close.
Carlton Town: F Annan, D Adegbola, L Durow, D Brown, K Sargent (P Dearle 71), M Syla-Diallo, L Manneh (M Jebbison 59), A Howes, A Hardwick (J Seaton 73), N Davie, N Hylton. Unused subs: D Freeman, Z Hill
Goals: Eddie Church og 34; Samuel Essien 69, Jack Carr 85
Patchy cloud and sunny spells are forecast this morning. This afternoon cloud will increase, becoming often cloudy, but some sunny intervals will still occur, and it will remain dry. Feeling rather cold. Breezy along the coast. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight will see patchy cloud but also clear spells, these especially across western areas. Mainly light winds with temperatures falling close to freezing in rural areas. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
The Met Office forecast that tomorrow will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of a little drizzle at times. Any bright intervals will be limited and most likely across eastern areas. Light winds and feeling rather chilly. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Tyres will always wear down over time no matter what you do. However, if you live in a relatively rural place on the edge of a big city, such as Gedling or Radcliffe-on-Trent, close to Nottingham, then you can face the worst of both worlds. Rural B-roads and country lanes tend to contain plenty of debris including anything from fallen branches to cut-down hedgerows. Conversely, when heading into the city – or even using a bypass, such as the A6211 – your tyres can encounter spilt loads, rough surfaces and even cracked tarmac. In the city centre, things can be even worse with plenty of potholes to negotiate. All in all, such problems take their toll on tyres.
To deal with short tyre lifespans, motorists should begin by adjusting their driving style. In wet conditions, try pulling away in second gear, not first. This will mean your car is less susceptible to wheel spinning which, in turn, will help to preserve tyre tread. Simply being more gentle when accelerating from stationary will help your tyres, too, something that owners of both manuals and automatics can do without much effort.
Consider rotating your tyres, too. This is a good idea because most front-wheel driven cars in the UK have one set which will wear down quicker than the others. All you need to do is find a compatible pair to replace your rear set and have a tyre fitter move the ones at the back to the front for you. In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right professional assistance for tyre rotation or purchasing new tyres can be challenging and intimidating. Fortunately, ordering tyres is an easy process at DAT Tyres – they offer a range of premium brands known for their durability, helping to extend the lifespan of your tyres.
Another good tip is to stop driving so fast. When you accelerate so that you’re always close to the car in front, you will inevitably have to brake more often. Not only does more frequent braking place tyres under strain but it can also lead to you needing to brake harder. When you are close to traffic ahead of you, it is harder to see what is going on ahead. As such, drivers who tailgate tend to react at the last moment when they see brake lights ahead going on. By holding a gap, you can preserve your brake pads and your tyres in one fell swoop.
To summarise, treat your tyres more gently to help preserve them. Avoid hazards on the road by holding back a little more than you currently do so you’re less likely to damage them or wear the tread down prematurely.
A man who was was more than three times over the drink-drive limit when he crashed into an oncoming car in Ravenshead and seriously injured two young women has been jailed.
A drink-driver who caused a head-on crash on a country road has been jailed.
Officers from Nottinghamshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit were alerted to an incident in Main Road, Ravenshead, around 6.15pm on 17 May 2023.
Reaching the scene soon after, the team found two cars had been involved in a collision, with debris scattered across the road and significant damage to both vehicles.
PICTURED: The scene of the crash in Ravenshead (PHOTO: Notts Police)
Roadside breath tests revealed one of the drivers, Richard Miller, was more than three times over the legal drink-drive limit.
Miller, who was driving his Ford Galaxy in the direction of Blidworth, immediately admitted he had misjudged a bend near the junction with Robin Hood Way.
The Galaxy ended up on the wrong side of the road where it collided with a Ford Fiesta.
Two women were travelling in the Fiesta and had to be cut from the vehicle by firefighters before being taken to hospital.
One victim suffered broken ribs while the other woman was left with head and spinal injuries. Both continue to be impacted by the crash and the driver has not got behind the wheel of a car since.
Miller failed a roadside breath test, recording a sample of 110 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 micrograms.
The 55-year-old, of Springwood View Close, Sutton-in-Ashfield, was jailed for a total of 14 months when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (17 April).
He had earlier pleaded guilty to drink-driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Detective Inspector Kate Savage, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This case serves as a stark reminder that those who drink and drive are never in control of their vehicle and are selfishly putting the lives of other road users at risk.
“The two victims simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Both suffered nasty injuries which could have been much worse. The collision has had an ongoing impact on their lives.
“Nottinghamshire Police takes offences like this very seriously and we will continue to do everything in our power to take people like Miller off our roads.
“Our work is ongoing all year round to stop drink and drug-drivers before they have the chance to cause serious harm. We will keep the pressure up and continue our work to educate and enforce wherever we can.
“If we have reason to believe you are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs we will follow you, we will pull you over, and we will ensure you are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
If you suspect someone could be driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, don’t take a chance, report it, either by calling the police on 101, or 999 if there is an immediate risk to life or property. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Catch-up Screenings: Bob Marley- One Love (12A)– Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 19 – Sat 20 Apr, Various Times £6.80pp
Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita.
“Kingsley Ben-Adir is a beautifully faultless Bob Marley in One Love biopic” Metro ★★★
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green With Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch 1hr 44 mins // US 2023
Oscar Catch-up Screenings: Oppenheimer (15) – Extra Screenings Added – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 19 – Sat 20 Apr, Various Times £6.80pp
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk, Inception, Interstellar), Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
“Cillian Murphy dazzles as the destroyer of worlds.” Telegraph ★★★★★
“A masterfully constructed character study from a great director operating on a whole new level.” Empire ★★★★★
Guardian ★★★★ Independent ★★★★
Nominated for 13 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) and Best Director (Christopher Nolan)
Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director
Directed by Christopher Nolan With Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt 3hrs // USA 2023
Sunday Sessions: Ashley Westlake – The Pit, Newstead
These gigs will be free as always but this year we will be passing a bucket around so please remember to bring a couple of quid in cash for the artists.
Bonington Players… Home, I’m Darling – Bonington Theatre, Arnold
Wed 24 – Sat 27 Apr, 7:30pm £9.00pp
The Bonington Players are pleased to announce that, following sold-out seasons at the National Theatre and in the West End, and a national tour, we are proud to bring Laura Wade’s Olivier Award-winning comedy to the Bonington Theatre.
How happily married are the happily married?
Every couple needs a little fantasy to keep their marriage sparkling. But behind the gingham curtains, things start to unravel, and being a domestic goddess is not as easy as it seems!
