The proud community school in Arnold has continued to be rated as good following its OFSTED inspection on December 5 and 6, 2023.
The report commented that “From the youngest to the oldest, pupils are proud to attend Arnold View Primary School.”
The school, which has around 300 pupils ranging from ages three to eleven was praised by OFSTED for the “care and consideration” that pupils showed to each other and said that “right from the start, the schools’ high expectations are clear”.
Aspire, Believe, Achieve is the schools motto and OFSTED commented that the school certainly lives up to these words. The school was described as “constantly striving so that every pupil receives a world class education.”
Arnold Views curriculum was said to have been “well thought through” and structured so that pupils are able to build on “previous knowledge”. Pupil’s behaviour was a particular strength, as the report said that the pupils have “very positive attitudes towards their learning” and “there is no low-level disruption”, with pupils behaving “well at all times of school day, including playtimes”. The report from OFSTED noted that pupils “feel safe at the school” and that provision was made to minimise any bullying.
The report states that the Early years unit ensured that “children make a good start to school in Nursery and Reception classes. They settle quickly into routines.” OFSTED praised the schools focus on reading and the support put in place to ensure that pupils achieve the “fluency that they need to become accomplished and willing readers.”
OFSTED said that the school had high ambitions for the pupils with special educational needs and that lessons were adjusted so that children were not disadvantaged in lessons.
Headteacher Caroline Otterburn said: “We are all so proud of the journey that our community has taken to develop our school, our curriculum and our ethos.
“Everyone has worked so incredibly hard and have aspired to create a truly exceptional education for our children. This report really reflects all of the work that has been done and how wonderful our children are.
“We will continue to ensure that we deliver the best education every day and build on this report.”
The school works hard to prepare their pupils for the future and Steve McNichol, co-Chair of Governors, commented that “the hard work and dedication of our staff team and the support of our parents ensures that children at Arnold View receive a high-quality education and move on to secondary school well-prepared for the next stage of their school life.”
OFSTED also commented on how mature the Year Six pupils are and the current Head Boy said that “I am really impressed with this report, it is amazing as it really shows how fantastic it is to come to our school. We think Arnold View is great and now OFSTED does too.”
The whole school community is now looking forward to a bright future.
Arnold View Primary is located at Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6NW and can be contacted by email at office@arnoldview.notts.sch.uk or by phone on 0115 9560967.
Further information about the school can be found on their website HERE.
EVENT CINEMA: National Theatre Live: Dear England (15) – Bonington Cinema
Thu 25 Jan – Sat 3 Feb, Various Times £12.50pp
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game?
With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.
Dear England a new play James Graham Directed by Rupert Goold
*Additional screenings may be added at a later date
Fri 26 Jan – Mon 12 Feb, Various Times £6.80pp £5pp on Tuesday
One Lifetells the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker played by Johnny Flynn, who, along with Trevor Chadwick (played by Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warinner (played by Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia, rescued 669 children from the Nazis in the months leading up to World War II,. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Austria, living in desperate conditions with little or no shelter and food, and under threat of Nazi invasion. He immediately realised it was a race against time.
How many children could he and the team rescue before the borders closed? Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and Nicky (played by Anthony Hopkins) lives haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England; always blaming himself for not doing more. It’s not until a live BBC television show, ‘That’s Life!’, surprises him by introducing him to some surviving children – now adults – that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he had carried for five decades.
“Anthony Hopkins is stirring as the ‘British Schindler’ who saved 600 Jewish children” Telegraph ★★★★
Directed by James Hawes With Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn 1hr 50 mins // UK 2023
EVENT CINEMA: Kinky Boots: The Musical (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Thu 1 – Sun 4 Feb, Various Times £12.50pp
Kinky Boots The Musical, filmed live at the Adelphi Theatre in the heart of London’s West End, is strutting back onto the big screen!
With songs from Grammy and Tony award winning pop icon Cindy Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), the musical is based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.
Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie (Killian Donnelly) is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola (Matt Henry) is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.
This unmissable musical theatre event celebrates a joyous story of British grit transforming into a high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!
A ‘prolific thief’ has been put behind bars after stealing hundreds of pounds worth of goods from six stores across Gedling borough.
Matthew Duffield helped himself to items including chocolates, vapes, coffee, tuna, cheese, and other products during a spree of thefts carried out between September 20, 2023 and January 26, 2024.
The 46-year-old, of no fixed address, also stole goods from the Iceland store and the Carlton filling station in Carlton Hill.
The thief also targeted various stores around Notts including businesses in Clifton, Farndon and Sherwood.
The Co-op store in Netherfield was one of the stores targeted by Duffield (PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)He was sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court earlier this month (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
Duffield pleaded guilty to the thefts and to a charge of using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour when he entered the Tesco Express store in Oxclose Lane, Arnold, on November 10, 2023.
Staff members told police they were scared for their safety as Duffield shouted abuse at them and was threatening and aggressive towards them.
Duffield, who was arrested on January 28 appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (29) for sentencing. He was jailed for a total of eight months and ordered to pay £100 compensation.
Police Constable Ben King, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Persistent retail crime offenders like Duffield cause immense misery for hardworking shop staff and their customers.
“As we have repeatedly said, this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take robust action to protect retailers and members of the public from the harm caused by thieves who cause a blight on our communities.
“As a force, we also continue to work closely with our partners to identify and tackle the root causes of such offending and to prevent re-offending.
“However, if offenders decide not to choose the right path, don’t take the available help offered to them and are persistent in their criminality, then we will turn to enforcement and put them before the courts to face justice.”
Police have stepped their action against nuisance bikers in the borough by calling in the off-road bike team to patrol borough hotspots.
Officers for Gedling Neighbourhood Poling Team called in the specialist unit to combat nuisance bikers who they say have been ‘causing havoc in the community’.
The team headed out to parks and green areas including Colwick Country Park, Netherfield, Netherfield Lagoons, Burton Joyce, and Stoke Bardolph on the lookout for illegal bikers.
After receiving reports of an off-road bike churning up the ground at the football pitches on Coningswath Road, in Carlton, they headed straight over, but missed the offender on this occasion.
Police say nuisance bikers have been ‘causing havoc in the community’.
A spokesman for Gedling’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “We’ve been receiving reports of nuisance off-road bikes being ridden in and around the Gedling borough area illegally and causing distress to our communities.
“Any intelligence we get from people in our community is a big help in catching nuisance bikers and stopping them.
“We’re working hard to crack down on this type of antisocial behaviour but need your help to call it in if you spot any illegal bikers causing a nuisance.”
If you see an off-road bike or have any information on hotspot areas report it to us by calling 101.
Gedling Eye is throwing its support behind our amazing local businesses in the borough – and we are now urging you to do the same and our campaign continues with MBAS Clothing Ltd, a specialist workwear provider based in Arnold Nottingham.
As one of only a very few independent workwear clothing providers in Nottingham, MBAS Clothing has established itself as a go to venue for all and every type of workwear and only recently MBAS Clothing has partnered with the local charity Nottinghamshire blood bikes to provide necessary hi vis clothing for the bike riders.
Gedling Eye spoke with Alison Lawe, Head of Retail at MBAS Clothing who said “MBAS Clothing came about when Joshua Lawe at age 20 and after many years in local football academies decided he wanted to develop his own business strategy.
“Searching for the right opportunity he came across an existing small business (MBAS Workwear) for sale in Arnold. Sensing the opportunity to develop the business he purchased the business outright and set about growing the offer.
“Investing in stock and overseeing a full shop refit in the first year meant a hectic start to business life. In the early part of the 2nd year a new warehouse was added to facilitate an increasing demand for printed and embroidered workwear.”
Now in it’s 3rd year since it’s relaunch service and quality are at the heart of all that MBAS Clothing does and the ambition is to make MBAS Clothing the shop of choice for all local businesses needs.
PHOTO courtesy of MBAS ClothingPHOTO courtesy of MBAS ClothingPHOTO courtesy of MBAS ClothingPHOTO courtesy of MBAS ClothingPHOTO courtesy of MBAS Clothing
Alison added: “In a world that embraces diverse styles and individuality, the importance of workwear often goes underestimated. Beyond being just a uniform, work attire plays a pivotal role in shaping a professional environment.
“As official stockists of Snickers workwear, Portwest, Tuff Stuff, Caterpillar and many more MBAS can be relied upon to find a solution for everyone’s needs whether it’s for the individual or large corporate accounts.
“Joshua is extremely excited to support the amazing local charity Nottinghamshire blood bikes and looks forward to finding more ways to help and assist local causes.
“The continued development of MBAS Clothing within the local community is very firmly fixed in Joshua’s eyeline and he believes very strongly that the continuation of independent shops is essential for the good of the local community.”
PICTURED: The Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes Team (Courtesy of MBAS Clothing)
MBAS Clothing is located at 85A Coppice Rd., Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7HW and can be contacted by email on sales@mbasclothing.co.uk or by telephone on 07833 725320.
Plans for an 87 metre-long pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Trent have been submitted after lengthy delays.
The new bridge will link the Trent Basin area west of Trent Lane, off Daleside Road in the city, to the south bank of the river close to the Hook nature reserve in Lady Bay, Rushcliffe.
It will become the first new crossing built over the river in the city in 65 years.
A planning application was originally due to be submitted in 2022, and then again in spring 2023, but was delayed.
An artist’s impression of the new footbridgeThe bridge would be the first crossing across the Trent for 65 years
In March last year it was announced consultancy firm Pick Everard would deliver the bridge project alongside infrastructure group Balfour Beatty.
A full planning application has now been submitted by Nottingham City Council as of February 1.
Plans say: “This will be the first bridge to be built over the River Trent in Nottingham for over 60 years and will create new leisure routes offering a huge boost for cyclists, pedestrians and runners alike.
“By enhancing connections between communities, green spaces and the riverside path, the proposed scheme will make it easier for people living, working and visiting this area to travel in a more sustainable way.”
Nottingham City Council submitted a joint funding bid with Derby City Council and secured £161m from the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund.
The £12m project will be paid for using this money.
The bridge will be four metres in width, up from the previously proposed 3.5 metres, following a consultation.
This will “provide ample space for users to pause and take in the views afforded from the bridge,” plans say.
The land on the north side of the river forms part of housing developer Blueprint’s Trent Basin site, which will deliver approximately 350 homes and apartments.
On the north bank amphitheatre-style steps will be created at the base of the bridge ramp.
On the south side of the river the proposed scheme will connect to the existing riverside path.
The south side landing, abutments and ramps will fall on Environment Agency-owned embankment land which forms a bank between the path and the river.
The council is currently in the process of acquiring part of this land to build and maintain the scheme.
Directly adjacent to the proposed scheme is land owned by Nottinghamshire Sports Properties Limited, which is used as sports fields by a number of organisations making up the Nottinghamshire Sports Club (NSC) including Nottingham Rugby and Nottinghamshire County Cricket.
Discussions are ongoing with the sports clubs to secure access permissions for the construction works.
Plans state two main bridge forms were considered at two areas, which included Poulton Drive and Trent Basin.
The first was a cable-stayed bridge which would have required the positioning of an approximately 40-metre high single pylon with an anchor block on the north side of the river.
It was identified that a bridge of this type would only be deliverable at the Poulton Drive location due to land availability.
However, this bridge form was discounted on the grounds that it would be more expensive to maintain than other bridge forms, and it could not be constructed off-site, meaning more river closures would be required.
Instead a ‘network arch-style’ bridge was chosen.
This type of bridge allows for off-site construction, reducing working over water risks and interference with river users.
Plans add: “It is more unique than the cable stay form with better aesthetics and forming a potential landmark structure for the region.
“The proposed tied arch bridge form reflects the city’s historical links with the legend of Robin Hood, furthermore the criss-crossed, diagonal hangar arrangement acknowledges the history of bicycle and lace making in Nottingham.
“It has a simpler and more cost-effective maintenance regime and therefore offers best value.
“This network arch arrangement provides a striking visual impact and is a bridge form rarely seen in the UK.”
Morrisons confirmed the change on social media site X.
They posted “Need to take five? We’ve put seating areas in our stores for anyone needing a break mid-shop. Sit down, have a chat and take as long as you need.”
A spokesperson for the chain said it had made the change after feedback from customers asking for a place to stop and rest during shopping trips.
One shopper posted a picture of the new rest area after they spotted it in the supermarket giant’s Belper store.
Petrol prices remain high across the country, as households across Gedling borough continue to be squeezed by the cost of living crisis.
Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.
The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.
The UK’s average fuel price is 141.7p per litre for Unleaded and 149.7p per litre for diesel as of December.
The following prices were reported on 31/01/24
Here are the latest prices from across the borough…
Calverton based family run business, The ALD Group, a leading provider of Facades, Flat Roofing, Screeding, Plastering & Dry Lining services to the construction industry has proudly announced its 50th anniversary.
Since its founding in 1974 as a plastering business, it has been committed to providing quality workmanship whilst being at the forefront of innovation and collaboration.
The ALD Group has grown into a leader within the construction industry successfully developing its newest divisions, Facades and Flat Roofing, who provide their expertise -to tier 1 construction companies across education, health care and residential sectors.
To celebrate this milestone, The ALD Group, is hosting a series of events throughout the year whilst increasing support to its chosen charities (Nottingham Children’s Hospital and Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity). The largest event will be an evening of celebration with all employees and their partners, past and present, which is to be held at Colwick Hall in late March.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion,” said Jon Smith, Group Managing Director. “Our success over the past 50 years is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees, as well as the loyalty of our customers. I cannot imagine that my Dad would have believed we would be here 50 years later after he started the business all those years ago. We look forward to continuing to innovate and grow in years to come.”
Employing staff from all over Nottinghamshire ALD Facades Ltd based are keen to support colleagues and their families in as many ways as possible and regular readers will recall an employee asking for the company to purchase kits for the football team his son plays for to coincide with the start of this year’s football season. As a result The ALD Group provided kit to the historic Stanton Ilkeston Football Club which began life back in 1921 as the local team for workers from the Stanton Ironworks.
Pictured: Stanton Ilkeston FC U10s in their new kit (PHOTO: ALD Facades Ltd)
The ALD Group are located at Calverton Business Park, Hoyle Rd, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6QL and for more information about The ALD Group’s 50th anniversary, please visit their website www.thealdgroup.com.
Carlton missed the chance to move into the playoffs as Liversedge took all three points at Stoke Lane. Liam Hardy gave the visitors an early lead before Alex Hardwick equalised for Carlton. Goals from Eddie Church and Jack Carr went unanswered despite the home side playing against 10 men for the whole of the second half.
Carlton made just two changes from the side that secured a point at Stocksbridge last weekend. Peter Dearle came in to partner Dan Brown at centre half for Dean Freeman who wasn’t involved and Micah Jebbison got his first start in place of Niall Davie who dropped to the bench.
Liversedge, winners of the league just two short seasons ago, came into the fixture in a bit of a slump. Second bottom in the form table taking just four points from the last six games, they were looking for a response to the 1-0 loss last time out at home to Pontefract and progression up the table from fifteen position.
It was a brisk night down the Lane and a fast start was needed. Carlton started brightly and Micah Jebbison, on his first start for Carlton, showed early endeavours down the left supplying a good cross which was just beyond Adegbola. In response and in just the fourth minute the visitors took the lead after good work on the left by Jack Carr found Liam Hardy in acres of space on the inside right position and a well taken lob over the onrushing Liburd-Hines saw the wing man celebrating with his teammates.
Undeterred, the Millers took control and Tempest, who was involved in everything on the night, was using his passing to switch the point of attack and pick out the willing runs of Hardwick, Howes, Jebbison and Adegbola. Adegbola in particular was causing plenty of problems for Jeremie Milambo on the Liversedge left side, the two having a running battle throughout the first half. The first real glimpse of goal came on the tenth minute. Hardwick running down the left was found by Tempest and the frontman supplied a dangerous cross just out of reach of Jebbison and Adegbola. The two combined to recover the ball and win a corner. Tempest’s corner was half cleared to Sargent who’s shot was blocked by the multitude of Liversedge defenders in the box. Liversedge threatened periodically throughout the half. Carr and Hardy the outlets down the wing but overwhelmingly Carlton were on top.
Tempest, on throw in duty too, launched a delivery into the box and after a huge scuffle the ball broke to Sargent again on the edge of the box. His up and under resulted on Hardwick’s shot being well blocked again as the visitors continued their good defensive work.
As Liversedge attacks continued to get swallow up by the home side, Howes found space in the centre circle and released Jebbison who’s shot was straight at Jordan Porter. Soon after in a lovely flowing move, Tempest won the ball in midfield and set Hardwick away. Howes was in support on the right and received the ball in the box, he sought to return to Hardwick who was unmarked in front of goal but the pass was intercepted out for a corner which was wasted. Hylton, deployed at left back, made a barnstorming run from deep and was dumped to the ground on the edge of the box. The referee, in one of a number of decisions throughout the game which had both teams scratching their heads, gave nothing. He couldn’t though ignore the foul on Hardwick immediately afterwards and duly gave the free kick. This though was a missed opportunity as Tempest smashed into the wall.
Liversedge then went close after a great move. In a game long battle, Joe Walton won this exchange with Dan Brown and the tall frontman was through on goal. His shot was well blocked by Dearle but only to the onrushing Eddie Church. With the goal at his mercy he fired wide.
Stirred into a response once again, Carlton finally equalised. Tempest, ever the instigator, set Adegbola away who in turn got the better of Milambo and crossed beautifully for Hardwick to tap in from 5 yards. Something to warm the hardy supporters behind the goal. Within moments it could’ve been another goal as Carlton swarmed forward. Jebbison, again running free down the right this time, crossed well but with no yellow and blue support in the box the ball ran to Howes on the left. He beat his man despite being grappled and crossed to Hardwick again for the tap in. The whistle cut short celebrations however as the referee pulled the play back for the initial foul on the edge of the box. Advantage should have surely been played and Carlton were robbed of what would’ve been a certain goal.
Milambo showed a good turn of pace and advanced into the Carlton half and saw his goal bound shot easily smothered by the busy Liburd-Hines. As the keeper shaped to distribute early Liam Hardy blocked him off. The referee was on the scene and a second yellow was the result. The goal scorer given his marching orders. Despite the man disadvantage it was Liversedge who regained the lead on the stroke of half-time. Church began and finished a good passing move with the impressive Carr, who’s left sided cross found Church with the freedom of the Carlton six yard area. He slotted home past Liburd-Hines who was quickly off his line but unable to get a block in.
Any thoughts that the visitors would rest on their lead and try to see out the second half were rapidly extinguished as another swift attack in the early second half exchanges saw the dangerous and ever willing runner, Church collect the ball on the inside right position and inexplicably make his way past two Carlton defenders to shoot on goal. Liburd-Hines made a smart save.
Increasingly though Liversedge were pinned back. Hylton operating more and more as a left winger than a left back made a fabulous run down the wing, hitting the byline and crossing but no one had made the attacking run into the box to finish what would’ve been a simple goal. Ebanks too was enjoying more time in advanced positions and his cross into the box found Hardwick this time but the frontman was crowded out and the chance was gone.
Proving dangerous on the counter, Liversedge drew a foul from Brown on the edge of the box. Milambo’s strike was on target but comfortably dealt with by the Carlton stopper. Back up the other end and Hylton and Jebbison combined well down the left and crafted the best chance of the game for Howes. Six yards out, dead centre and unmarked, the Carlton man skied his effort way over. Perhaps a bobble off the pitch but a golden chance to equalise nonetheless. Hylton was involved once more as Hardwick found the left back running through the middle this time. The pass was slightly over hit which forced Hylton onto his weaker right foot and away from goal. Porter was tested but held onto the strike. More chances followed and patience was the key here. Adegbola, who had another good game, made way for Niall Davie. Tempest, the curly haired conductor in centre field, really showed his value and class at this level with a wide range of passing, excellent vision and swiftness of thought which continually provided opportunities for his wide men to cause Liversedge problems. From his latest laser guided delivery, Hardwick did well to hold off his man and power a shot at Porter who was equal to the challenge and parried over the bar. From the resulting corner, played flat and low by Tempest, the keeper missed the ball at the near post and despite four or five Carlton players being inside the six yard area the frantic actions of an equal number of Liversedge defenders denied the Millers the final prod over the line. The ball hacked gleefully away to the dismay of the faithful behind the goal. That was Tempest’s final act but he left the field to warm applause from the crowd. Michael Ford was his replacement and his energy was immediate. It was however a clumsy foul which he conceded on a breakaway George Proctor which allowed Liversedge another free kick opportunity. This time on the edge of the box inside left. Carr stepped up and produced a glorious strike of postage stamp perfection into the top left corner to extend the visitor’s lead. Few keepers would have got to a strike of that quality and precision.
Wounded, the home side advanced forward again. Jebbison, on the right now, supplied a good ball into Hylton, again in space in the box. His strike again, straight at Porter who gathered. Liversedge though were resolute in defence, well organised and marshalled superbly by Jack Stockdill and Joe Skarz. They stayed compact in the middle and despite Carlton stringing together some fine passing moves in tight areas in and around the box, they were reduced to half chances at best in the remaining minutes. Musa Jawarra replaced Ryan Ebanks for the last ten minutes as Carlton went all out attack and the formation became a bit of a mystery. Dan Brown was uncharacteristically caught in possession when the last man by the relentless Joe Walton and the Liversedge frontman bore down on goal but somehow fired wide. Proctor was then through on another breakaway but only found the base of the post as the game fizzled out.
Carlton will doubtless be frustrated at the game in hindsight. A tightening up at the back and a sharpening up in the shooting department are absolute musts before the next stern test in the league as February looks to be a pivotal month in the race to the playoffs. Step 4 safety all but assured the Millers will learn from this game and inevitably improve.
Carlton are back on the road at the weekend with the short trip to playoff rivals Belper Town.
Carlton Town: N Liburd-Hines, R Ebanks (M Jawarra 82’), P Dearle, D Brown, N Hylton, D Adegbola(N Davie 65’), G Tempest (M Ford 74’), K Sargent, M Jebbison, A Howes, A Hardwick
Unused Subs: Z Hill, L Gorman-Stewart
Goals: A Hardwick 31’; L Hardy 4’, E Church 45’, J Carr 76’
