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Top Gift Sports Experiences in the UK You Need to Try

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Top Gift Sports Experiences in the UK You Need to Try

Are you on the hunt for unique and thrilling gift ideas that will leave a lasting impression? Look no further! From adrenaline-pumping adventures to immersive stadium tours, the UK offers a plethora of sports experiences that are perfect for gifting to your loved ones. Whether they’re a football fanatic, a thrill-seeker, or simply looking to try something new, there’s something for everyone. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the top gift sports experiences in the UK that you need to try!

Liverpool FC Stadium Tour

For the ultimate football fan, a tour of Anfield, home to Liverpool FC, is an experience like no other. Walk in the footsteps of legends as you explore the iconic stadium, visit the players’ dressing rooms, and soak in the atmosphere of the hallowed turf.

Clay Shooting Experience

Embrace your inner marksman with a clay shooting experience in the stunning countryside. Under the guidance of expert instructors, you’ll learn the art of shooting clay pigeons as they soar through the air, providing an exhilarating and rewarding challenge.

Paramotoring Trial Lesson Experience

Take to the skies and experience the thrill of paramotoring. With a trial lesson experience, you’ll learn the basics of piloting a powered paraglider while enjoying breathtaking views of the UK’s landscapes from a unique vantage point.

Quad Bike Experience

Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled adventure with a quad bike experience. Navigate through rugged terrain, tackle obstacles, and feel the rush of speed as you explore the great outdoors on these all-terrain vehicles.

Zip World Velocity 2 – Fastest in the World

Brace yourself for an unforgettable ride on Zip World Velocity 2, the fastest zip line in the world! Soar at speeds of over 100 mph as you fly through the stunning Welsh countryside, taking in panoramic views that will leave you breathless.

Football Stadium Helicopter Tour Experience

For a truly unique perspective, why not take to the skies for a helicopter tour of iconic football stadiums across the UK? From Old Trafford to Stamford Bridge, this aerial adventure offers a bird’s-eye view of some of the most famous sporting venues in the country.

Air Rifle Shooting Experience

Test your precision and focus with an air rifle shooting experience. Perfect for beginners and seasoned shooters alike, this activity provides a safe and controlled environment to hone your marksmanship skills under expert supervision.

Learn to Surf Experience Day

Embark on a surfing adventure along the UK’s picturesque coastline with a learn to surf experience day. With professional instructors guiding you every step of the way, you’ll master the art of catching waves and experience the thrill of riding the surf.

Zip World Bounce Below

Delve into an underground world of adventure at Zip World Bounce Below. Bounce and slide through a network of giant trampolines and tunnels suspended within a disused slate mine, offering a truly unique and exhilarating experience.

Clay Pigeon Shooting Brighton

Take aim and

 fire at Clay Pigeon Shooting Brighton, where you’ll enjoy the thrill of shooting clay targets against the backdrop of the beautiful Sussex countryside. With expert tuition and state-of-the-art facilities, it’s the perfect activity for beginners and experienced shooters alike.

Segway Rally Experience For Two

Explore the great outdoors in style with a Segway rally experience for two. Glide effortlessly through scenic trails and woodland paths aboard these futuristic vehicles, discovering new sights and enjoying the freedom of off-road exploration.
In conclusion, the UK boasts an array of exciting sports experiences that make for unforgettable gifts. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-fueled thrills or immersive stadium tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So why not treat your loved ones to a truly memorable experience they’ll treasure forever? Visit WonderDays, they offer the best gift experiences in the UK, ensuring that your gift will be not only memorable but also hassle-free to arrange.

LOOKING BACK: Carlton woman made house plea to council after claiming to be ‘unable to conceive’ in high-rise flat

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LOOKING BACK: Carlton woman made house plea to council after claiming to be ‘unable to conceive’ in high-rise flat

A young wife claimed she was unable to conceive a baby because she lived too high in a block of flats and medical experts were taking her seriously.

The Sun reported on July 23, 1971, that the 26-year-old woman had asked the urban council at Cariton to rehouse her and her husband as she had become infertile.

Medical officer Dr Joyce Goldsborough backed her request.

Dr Goldsborrough told the tabloid: “There are sometimes more than physical reasons for a woman being unable to conceive.

“Living conditions can make a woman dissatisfied and this often leads to some kind of
mental barrier,”

The couple who have not been named asked for Carlton Urban District Council for a council house on hardship grounds.

The council was abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 and combined with Arnold Urban District and part of Basford Rural District to form the new Gedling Borough Council.

The housing committee refused the request for a house because the couple had no children.

Carlton Urban Council clerk Ernest Jones said: At first we thought it was a rather ludicrous request.

But after hearing the medical side, we took it very seriously”

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, Cityfibre and OpenReach

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

Breck Hill Road, Woodthorpe
11 March
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Florence Road, Mapperley
11 March – 14 March
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Plains Road, Mapperley
08 March – 12 March
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Gedling Road, Carlton
05 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Mansfield Road, Daybrook
10 March – 11 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce
09 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Oakdale Road, Carlton
11 March – 15 March
Roadworks and delays possible to refresh road markings between Avondale Road and Douglas Avenue.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Rolleston Drive, Arnold
06 March – 06 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Sherbrook Road, Arnold
11 March
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Station Road, Carlton
07 March – 08 March
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Wright Street, Netherfield
06 March
Roadworks and delays possible to reset gully near railway crossing
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Two men charged after police shut down £500,000 cannabis factory in Daybrook

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Two men charged after police shut down £500,000 cannabis factory in Daybrook

Two men have appeared in court after police discovered a large-scale cannabis grow comprising 600 plants in a residential street in Daybrook.

Officers attended a derelict warehouse in Edwin Street at 12.20pm on Tuesday (27 February) after concerns were raised about cables that were spotted bypassing an electric meter – posing a fire risk.

Officers gained entry to the property and found a substantial grow spread over four large rooms.

Moments later, an officer spotted two men on the roof. They jumped down and ran but were quickly detained.

The plants, with a potential street value of more than £500,000, were removed from the site and an array of sophisticated growing equipment was seized.

Ervis Llani, aged 20, of no fixed address, and 27-year-old Xhuljan Stafaj, of Edwin Street, Daybrook, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (29 February 2024) charged with production of cannabis and using electricity without consent.

They were remanded in custody and are next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on March 28.

Gedling neighbourhood policing inspector Mark Stanley said: “Commercial cannabis grows of this sort can cause serious harm in our communities and have a huge negative impact on residents.

“Tackling and preventing drug harm is a priority for the force and we will continue to act on the concerns of our communities to disrupt criminality.

“The cultivation of cannabis also brings dangers to neighbouring properties because set-ups such as this one can pose a serious fire risk.

“Individuals who operate these farms often tamper with the meters to steal electricity, and there will generally be a number of hot lamps hooked to overloaded sockets.

“Grows on this scale can also be linked to other serious offences involving violence and exploitation so I’m pleased we managed to dismantle this illegal enterprise and it’s another demonstration of how we will take action against those suspected to be involved in this kind of harmful activity.”

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, March 5

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Gedling borough weather Tuesday, March 5

Low cloud and rain affecting most eastern areas will slowly die out during Tuesday afternoon. Cloud lingering across eastern areas, but further west brighter skies are likely. Light winds. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

A mostly cloudy night with some patchy drizzle spreading from the east to affect some areas of the region. Turning misty with a risk of fog, mainly across higher ground. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Tomorrow you can expect low cloud and patchy drizzle clearing and lifting with some brighter spells by the afternoon. Chance of an afternoon shower. Light winds. Near normal temperatures. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Carlton Le Willows incident: Three teenagers escorted off school site by staff

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Carlton Le Willows incident: Three teenagers escorted off school site by staff

An ‘incident’ has taken place today at Carlton le Willows Academy in Gedling, according to reports.

Following rumours online, Jaspal Mehat, principal of Carlton le Willows, quickly responded to ease fears of parents and guardians.

The school headmaster sent out an email to parents and guardians assuring them that a group of teenagers had been ‘escorted off school premises’.

Mr Mehat wrote:

Gedling Eye has contacted Nottinghamshire Police for comment.

Shoplifting rate hits record high in UK

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Shoplifting rate hits record high in UK

Shoplifting has hit a record high with 5.6m incidents recorded in 2023 compared to 1.1m incidents in 2022, new figures show.

The new data, released in The Association of Convenience Stores’ 2024 Crime Report, highlights the scale of retail crime impacting UK retailers.

The report also revealed that retailers recorded over 600 incidents of theft an hour over the last year.

It revealed the top motivations for repeat offending were drug or alcohol addiction, organised crime and opportunism.

Violent incidents committed against retailers and employees also increased with over 76,000 incidents of violence in shops reported last year, compared to 41,000 in 2022.

Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman said: “Retailers are facing an onslaught of retail crime committed against their businesses daily, with some losing tens of thousands of pounds per year to theft alone.

“This extended retail crimewave cannot be allowed to continue. Thieves are known to the community and to the police but they simply do not care, and continue on regardless, filling baskets and trolleys and walking out without fear of reproach.

“There have been positive steps forward made in recent months with the publication of the Retail Crime Action Plan and the launching of Operation Pegasus to try and better identify prolific offenders and bring them to justice, but the figures in our report demonstrate that more needs to be done urgently. Nobody should have to come to work and face what retailers and their colleagues have faced over the last year.”

A series of measures were introduced last year to try and stem the influx of retail crime incidents. A new Organised Retail Crime (ORC) capability was formed with funding from Project Pegasus – a partnership between 13 of the UK’s leading retailers.

READERS’ GALLERY: Monday, March 4, 2024

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READERS’ GALLERY: Monday, March 4, 2024

Here’s a selection of all the wonderful photographs contributed to our new Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group featuring lots of beautiful country scenes, wildlife and scenic hotspots from across the borough.

If you have captured a local moment in a photograph and think that others would like to see it, then upload it to the group to be featured.

You can also email them to news@gedlingeye.co.uk if you don’t use social media.

Please supply your name and a brief description of where and when the photograph was taken, or perhaps a funny caption.

A selection of photos will be published on Gedling Eye’s website during Monday.

A goose landing in the lake at Colwick Country Park – PHOTO: Carl Green
A beautiful evening sky captured over Gedling – PHOTO: Emma Green
Orange skies above the Trent at Burton Joyce – PHOTO: Tammy Mills
Forester Road looking up to Porchester Road during the evening – PHOTO: Steve Allen
Light against the dark in Carlton – PHOTO: Joanne Walton

You can join the group HERE

Gedling MP joins calls for council to resolve Nottingham Forest City Ground dispute

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Gedling MP joins calls for council to resolve Nottingham Forest City Ground dispute

Gedling‘s MP is demanding extra funding for local councils to avoid cuts to services.

Tom Randall is one of seven Nottinghamshire Conservative MPs and one independent to sign a letter to Nottingham City Council which calls for a swift end to the rent row with Nottingham Forest over the City Ground.

The City Ground is sited on land leased from the city council and there is only 33 years left on the current deal.

Talks about an extension have stalled after Nottingham City Council demanded that the current £250,000 rent be increased to around £1m.

The council said it remains committed to further negotiations and hopes to ‘find the best way forward’, a spokesperson said.

The letter to Nottingham City Council signed by the eight Nottinghamshire MPs
Tom Randall
Gedling MP Tom Randall is one of the eight MPs voicing concerns over stalling lease talks between Nottingham Forest and the city council
Talks about an extension have stalled after Nottingham City Council demanded that the current £250,000 rent be increased to around £1m.

Nottingham Forest’s club chairman Tom Cartledge said unless there was “significant progress” they may have to “look elsewhere”.

Forest have said they need to extend the lease if they are going to invest in expanding the ground’s capacity.

In the letter, the MPs asked why the council was ‘destabilising’ one of the city’s ‘biggest assets’ and also warned they were ‘sleepwalking into another disaster’ following the recent financial problems with the Broadmarsh, Robin Hood Energy and Nottingham Castle.

They wrote: “Forest matters to the whole of our county and these negotiations have drifted for far too long. We ask you to step in and now lead these negotiations to a swift conclusion.

“Both we and the club understand the transformative power sport can have on people’s lives and the importance of sport to a thriving economy. It shouldn’t take the county’s MPs to have to remind you of this.”

Mr Randall shared the letter on his Facebook page and commented: “Like many Forest fans across Gedling, I am concerned to hear that the City Council are stalling lease talks with Nottingham Forest over the City Ground.

“I and fellow Nottinghamshire MPs have today written to the City Council leader asking for a swift resolution to the talks so that NFFC can remain at its rightful home at the City Ground.”

A spokesperson for Nottingham City Council said: “Any proposed new terms or agreements would need to be brought back to the executive board for consideration and approval.”

5 Benefits of Embankments in Public Spaces

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Embankments can be used for many different things including creating visual interest or for recreation. Yet, they also serve more functional purposes such as flooding and soil protection. Read more to explore 5 benefits of embankments in public spaces.

Embankments, or raised earth structures, are features commonly found in public spaces such as parks, gardens, and urban landscapes with multiple uses. These landscaped mounds can add visual interest but they also offer a range of benefits that contribute to the overall quality and functionality of public environments. From aesthetic enhancements to practical functions, embankments play a vital role in shaping the character and usability of outdoor spaces.

1)      Visual interest

Embankments serve as focal points within public spaces, adding dimension and visual interest to the landscape. Whether gently sloping or steeply terraced, these earth features create dynamic contours that can complement the surrounding environment. Embankments can be landscaped with a variety of vegetation, including grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees, enhancing biodiversity and adding colour. If used creatively, they can be inviting in environments for relaxation, recreation, and socialisation.

2)      Erosion control and soil stabilisation

One of the main functions of embankments is to prevent soil erosion and stabilise the soil. By providing a protective barrier against water runoff and wind erosion, embankments help maintain the surrounding landscape. Any plants or flowers planted on embankments help bind soil particles together, preventing erosion and reducing the risk of sedimentation in nearby water. Additionally, embankments help regulate water flow and promote permeation, reducing the risk of flooding and soil degradation in public spaces. Companies such as http://www.jpconcrete.co.uk/ can provide innovative concrete solutions for landscaping and embankment construction to help decrease the risk of flooding even further, retain soil and balance out uneven surfaces.

3)      Biodiversity

Embankments contribute to biodiversity and habitat creation in urban environments, providing shelter and resources for a variety of plant and animal species. The diverse vegetation found on embankments can offer food, shelter, and nesting sites for birds, insects, and small mammals, nurturing ecological balance. By incorporating native plants and wildlife-friendly landscaping practices, embankments support local ecosystems and enhance urban biodiversity.

4)      Noise reduction and visual screening

Embankments can act as natural barriers, helping to reduce noise pollution and screen potentially undesirable views in public spaces. The earth can absorb and deflect sound waves, managing noise from nearby roads, highways, or urban development. Additionally, embankments can be strategically positioned to block or conceal other visual distractions, enhancing the visual quality of outdoor environments.

5)      Recreation opportunities

Embankments can be used for recreational activities, particularly in parks and playgrounds. The sloping surfaces of embankments can create natural seating and gathering spaces for social use outdoors. By incorporating embankments into public spaces, urban planners and designers create engaging and inclusive environments that cater to the diverse needs and interests of visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Embankments offer many benefits in public spaces, ranging from aesthetic enhancement and erosion control to habitat creation and recreational opportunities. In landscape design, embankments can contribute to the overall quality, functionality, and sustainability of outdoor environments. By using the natural features of the land and incorporating innovative landscaping techniques, construction workers, planners and designers can maximise the benefits of embankments and create vibrant, resilient, and inviting public spaces for communities to enjoy.

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