If you, or someone you know, is in need of mental health support over the festive period, help is always available.
Across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, there is a wide range of services which can help should you need crisis support or advice about your mental wellbeing.
“The festive season can be a difficult time and can add extra pressures which affect our mental health in a variety of different ways,” said Maxine Bunn, System Delivery Director for Mental Health and Children, at Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board.
“It is important to remember you are not alone. A wide range of support and services are available across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which do not require a GP referral.
“Please pick up the phone, visit the websites listed or seek other support when you need it.”
If you, or someone you know is in a mental crisis help is available from:
Crisis Line 0808 196 3779
Crisis Sanctuaries across Nottinghamshire on 0330 822 4100 or visit www.nottinghamshirecrisissanctuaries.tv
or Text NOTTS to 85258.
For feelings of depression, anxiety or stress, contact Talking Therapies on 0333 188 1060 or visit www.notts-talk.co.uk
A free, easy to use app which gives Nottinghamshire residents access to a wide range of County Council services has been given a brand-new look.
We decided to review the process on the app to see how easy it was to report pothole / road damage and it was remarkably easy in our opinion.
We followed ten easy steps –
Open the app
Click report at the bottom
Search for a road / postcode
Mark where the issue is – just tap the screen where the issue is
Click confirm
State what the problem is
Type in the location
Type in the description
Add a picture
Click submit and the report has been made.
You can even look at photos of completed work via the Highways section which shows images of some of the 352,000 square metres of patch repairs completed since 2021.
The MyNotts app was launched by Nottinghamshire County Council in January 2020 and allows users to make the most of its services wherever they are by using their smartphone.
Since its launch, the app has had almost 550,000 views with the most frequently visited services being highways, waste and recycling and schools – while residents are also able to use it to report potholes and faulty streetlights as well as apply for school places.
Now the new-look app has been given a revamp to ultimately improve accessibility and customer experience, which includes the way people can report highways issues and control how they receive push notifications.
Councillor Richard Jackson, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, said he was delighted with the new-look app and encouraged anybody who has not downloaded it to do so.
He said: “The MyNotts app has proved to be a huge success since its launch nearly four years ago, with more and more residents continuing to download it to access vital council services in a quick and efficient way.
“As the app has evolved over time, we have acted on feedback from people who use it to make sure we deliver the improvements they have asked for.
“The new-look app looks fantastic, and I would like to thank those in our customer service centre who have been involved in the development and testing of it, helping to make sure the user experience is better and quicker than ever before.
“Our ultimate aim is to significantly improve the ability to access information and services and provide a better overall customer experience for Nottinghamshire residents who use this method of digital engagement.
“I would encourage anyone who hasn’t downloaded the app to do so, so they can see for themselves how useful it is.”
The MyNotts app continues to include a vast array of information about other council services, including adult social care, how to register a birth or death, arranging a wedding at a council venue, libraries, recycling centres and fostering and adoption.
Customers can also take advantage of the app’s Recyclopaedia feature, which provides information about what residents can and cannot recycle in their household waste, while there are also some links to a number of district and borough council services such as bulky waste removal and missed bins.
There is also a Cost-of-Living section to help people access information and support to help manage financial pressures.
Residents can use the app to find out more about what’s on across Robin Hood County, including links to popular tourist attractions Sherwood Forest Country Park and Visitor Centre, Holme Pierrepont and Rufford Abbey.
The app is available to download by visiting the Android and Apple stores or via the Nottinghamshire website HERE.
The full statement from Nottinghamshire County Council is available HERE.
There is a chance to win up to £25,000 every Saturday when you play Gedling Lotto.
You just need to match six numbers to win the £25,000 jackpot.
We now publish the winning numbers each Saturday night.
THIS WEEK’S WINNING NUMBERS (23/12/23)
4 5 7 6 0 7
How does Gedling Lotto work?
Gedling Lotto is a weekly lottery draw that raises money for good causes across Gedling Borough. All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit the Gedling Borough and its residents.
Play the lottery, support Gedling Borough – it’s that simple!
From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.
Some of the many causes to benefit from the Lotto include:
Gedling Eye is throwing its support behind our amazing local businesses in the borough – and we are now urging you to do the same over Christmas and beyond and our campaign continues with EXDI in Arnold.
Independent local business EXDI sells brands like John Lewis, MADE, M&S, Next, etc. at discount prices and was founded by Simona Ceple in 2019.
Simona sources beautiful designer furniture for your home with Exdi Furniture stock including brand new, Ex- Display, customer returns, failed deliveries or quality control goods. Items are thoroughly checked and clearly marked before sale.
Simona said “I’ve always been into arts and design. After graduating in advertising and marketing in Lithuania, I wanted to study graphic design and got accepted at Nottingham Trent University.
“Twelve years later, I’m still here, selling furniture. Working as a graphic designer, I saw a business opportunity to sell ex-display furniture, which was close to my heart – beautiful designs, well-known brands, huge savings, and a sustainable way of shopping.”
PHOTO: Courtesy of EXDIPictured: The Pride of Gedling Awards 2023 (PHOTO: Courtesy of EXDI)PHOTO: Courtesy of EXDI
EXDI’s journey has included being nominated for a Pride of Gedling 2023 Award in the Environmental Hero category – an award that celebrates any individual, group, school, club, organisation or business in the borough that have made a positive impact on either; conservation, the environment or community spaces.
In August of this year EXDI was selected as one of the nation’s 100 most impressive small businesses by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign, a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and to support businesses in their communities.
This month (December) EXDI became an official winner of a ‘Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday’ award where each week, The former ‘Dragon’ from TV’s Dragons Den, Theo Paphitis welcomes 6 small businesses to join the #SBS Community.
Simona added “I’m constantly looking for ways to grow and introduce something new, like offering furniture hire for estate agencies or property developers.
“It’s not only about selling a table; it’s about being part of families creating homes, helping them find quality furniture at affordable prices.
“The highlights of my business so far were visiting the House of Lords and being nominated for Pride of Gedling award in Environmental Hero category. Also, just last week winning Theo Paphitis competition and becoming a member of Small Business Sunday community”.
EXDI’s range of furniture can be viewed onlineHEREand in person by appointment only.
EXDI is located at Brookfield Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7ER and can be contacted by telephone on 07990 880243.
Gedling Eye are showcasing a number of local businesses from across the borough to our readers every week and any business that would like to be considered for inclusion in the free campaign should email thevibe@gedlingeye.co.uk.
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have published a list of eleven pharmacies that will be open on Christmas Day throughout Nottinghamshire and two of these are in Gedling borough.
Jayplex Dispensing Chemists, Woodthorpe will be open from 10.00am – 2.00pm
Westdale Pharmacy, Mapperley will be open from 10.00am – 12.00pm.
Image Courtesy of NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
There are three pharmacies in Gedling borough open on Monday, January 1, 2024 –
Asda Pharmacy, 111-127 Front Street, Arnold will be open from 10.00am – 4.00pm
Boots Pharmacy, 85 Front Street, Arnold will be open from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Mann’s Pharmacy, 852A Woodborough Road, Mapperley will be open 10.00am – 12.00pm
Further information including a list of holiday pharmacy opening times from across Nottinghamshire can be found on the NHS England website HERE.
All information was correct at the time of publishing however some opening times may be subject to change.
The latest funding round to support the county’s budding Olympians, Paralympians and Special Olympians is due to close at the end of December.
Gedling borough athletes have just over a week left to apply to the £50,000 Talented Athletes Fund which aims to help local athletes overcome potential financial hurdles such as training and equipment costs.
Nottinghamshire County Council has continued its commitment to support more up-and-coming athletes to recognise their potential in their chosen sport, particularly those competing in disability/parasports who may require expensive adapted equipment, clothing, or have higher transport costs.
With rising costs, grants up to £1,000 are now available for Nottinghamshire athletes who have represented their country at national events in the last 24 months, which includes a range of Sport England-recognised sports, from speed skating to swimming and from fencing to table tennis, and have until the end of December 2023 to apply.
Councillor John Cottee, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Communities said,
“We are immensely proud of being able to continue to support our up-and-coming sporting talent. With rising prices, and the pressures of paying coaching fees, equipment and travel costs, this funding could go a little way to helping Nottinghamshire athletes strive for their dreams. This funding builds on previous years’ support and maintaining its availability to the county’s future sportspeople has been recognised”.
Kerryn Chamberlin, Strategic Director of Active Notts, added,
“These grants can really help overcome some of the financial challenges that competitive sport creates for people, such as travel expenses, equipment, coaching fees or even gym memberships. For our local athletes, this opportunity might be their path towards competing at the Olympics, Paralympics, or Special Olympics, and is not one to be missed.
“We would love budding athletes from all over the county to apply to this fund, no matter what their background.”
The Fund will close on December 31, 2023. Funding will be allocated to successful applicants from next April 2024.
Conditional planning permission was granted by Gedling Borough Council planners on December 18 for the erection of 24 new homes with associated access and landscaping on land at the junction of Lambley Lane and the Gedling Access Road (GAR).
The planning application on behalf of Keepmoat Homes was a standalone full planning application separate from planning applications relating to the larger Chase Farm site.
A case officer report to the planning committee recommended the granting of planning permission subject to the owner entering into a planning obligation secured through a s106 agreement with the Borough Council as the Local Planning Authority and the County Council to secure affordable housing, education contributions, payment in lieu of public open space, bus stop improvements, management company details and a local labour agreement; and subject to further reasons set out in the report.
Pictured: Drone view of application site (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)
The planning report further advises that vehicular access to the site would be from land to the immediate south, which benefits from permission for the erection of 33 dwellings, with the main access coming from the spur between Colliery Way and Lambley Lane. Both parcels of land are under the same ownership and it is understood that it is intended for the two sites to be built out as one development, which is reflected in a number of similar house types across the two sites.
Pictured: Proposed Site Plan (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)
Planning documents state that there will 24 properties consisting of 19 properties for open sale – two X two bedroom homes, nine X three bedroom homes and eight X four bedroom homes. The remaining five properties will consist of two X two bedroom properties for affordable housing – first homes and three X two bedroom for affordable housing – rented.
Pictured: Access is proposed to new development via Gedling Green (PHOTO: GEDLING EYE)Pictured: Proposed site along GAR (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
Further details on planning application 2022/0200 can be accessed HERE
Gedling residents can now air their opinion on EV charging as Nottinghamshire residents are being asked for their views on the county council’s new electric vehicle charging framework.
With five key objectives, the framework sets out how Nottinghamshire County Council aims to work with residents, businesses and communities to establish a public charge point network.
A statement from NCC advises that the key aim of the framework is to ensure that electric vehicle charge points are made available across the county, including in urban centres, rural areas, on the highway and in public spaces.
As part of the framework, the county council wants to increase awareness of available charge points, seek more funding for and increase installations of charge points across the local network as well as ensuring the sustainability of charge points.
The county council is currently bidding for final approval for £5.5 million from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, to increase the number of electric vehicle charge points in the county.
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Encouraging the uptake of green transport solutions is pivotal in reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the impact of pollution on public health.
“We know that people having access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure is the key to motivating people to transition to lower emission vehicles and our framework sets out how we plan to support the growth of this infrastructure.
“This framework is evidence of our ongoing commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
“Our goal is to develop a county where electric vehicles are widely used and we’re really keen to hear the views of Nottinghamshire residents on the ambitions included within the framework.
“Residents can have their say online through our consultation system and whether you own an electric vehicle or not, I would urge everyone to have their say to make sure that the future of our charging network can benefit as many people as possible.”
The consultation can be found on the county council’s website HERE.
The full statement from Nottinghamshire County Council can be accessed HERE.
Redhill student Jude Irons has joined a growing list of ‘Redhill Legends’ at Redhill Academy this year after an amazing year of gymnastic success.
Jude has made the Team GB U18s Junior Squad after representing Great Britain in Switzerland where the GB team placed second. Notts Gymnastics Academy congratulated Jude on their social media last month saying “Congratulations to Jude who had a great competition out in Switzerland yesterday representing Great Britain. He helped the team achieve 2nd place! Well done Jude!”
The young athlete trains between 26 and 30 hours per week to maintain his elite level performance including after school and weekend sessions.
Jude also represented Notts Gymnastics Academy at the 2023 British Gymnastics Championships. He took home Gold on the pommel horse in the men’s under 14s apparatus and won the bronze all-around medal. Jude joined the Notts Gymnastics Club aged seven and began competing regionally after taking up gymnastics at Robin Hood Gymnastics when he was just five years of age.
His list of achievements also include 2022 British Champion, 2023 British Champion, 2023 English champion and Wohnen Junior Champion.
Redhill Academy said “This is a massive achievement for Jude and the team are all very proud!”
Jude aspires to continue competing internationally and make it to the Olympics.
Further information on the Notts Gymastics Academy can be accessed on their social media channel HERE.
Your trip to the salon is supposed to be a pampering experience, leaving you feeling refreshed and beautiful. However, as we all know, sometimes, things don’t go as planned, and a seemingly innocent haircut or colour treatment can turn into a nightmare! If you’ve found yourself in a hair horror story in Belfast, don’t panic. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you should do if your trip to the salon has gone horribly wrong.
Assess the damage
Take a deep breath and carefully assess the situation. Is it a minor issue that can be easily fixed, or is it a major problem that requires professional intervention? If it’s a simple matter of uneven bangs or a slightly too-short cut, you might be able to address it with your stylist before leaving the salon.
2. Communicate with your stylist
Politely express your concerns to your stylist. A good stylist will want you to be happy with the result and may be willing to make adjustments on the spot. Miscommunications can happen, and giving your stylist the opportunity to correct the issue can save you from unnecessary stress.
3. Request a supervisor or manager
If your stylist is unable or unwilling to fix the problem, ask to speak to a supervisor or manager. They are usually more experienced and may have a better understanding of how to rectify the situation. Calmly explain what went wrong and what you would like to happen to resolve the issue.
4. Document the situation
Take clear photos of your hair, highlighting the aspects that went wrong – this documentation will be crucial if you decide to escalate the matter or seek compensation. Make sure to capture the details from different angles and in various lighting conditions to provide a comprehensive view of the problem.
5. Know Your rights
Familiarise yourself with your rights as a consumer. In some cases, salons have policies in place for handling client dissatisfaction. Understanding these policies can guide you in seeking a resolution. Additionally, if the salon’s actions have caused significant emotional distress or financial loss, you may have legal grounds to pursue compensation – and there are plenty of resources and guides (as well as professional help) on how to sue a hairdresser.
6. Consider mediation
Before jumping to legal action, explore the option of mediation. Mediation involves a neutral third party who can help facilitate a resolution between you and the salon. It’s a less adversarial approach that may lead to a mutually satisfactory solution without the need for a court battle.
7. Consult for legal advice
If all else fails and the salon refuses to address the issue, it might be time to consult with a legal professional. Discuss the specifics of your situation with a solicitor who specialises in consumer rights or personal injury. They can provide guidance on whether you have a valid case against the salon and how to proceed.
A bad salon experience doesn’t have to be the end of the world. By following these steps, you can increase the chances of finding a resolution that leaves you satisfied and, hopefully, with hair that matches your expectations. Remember, communication is key, and seeking professional advice when needed can help you navigate the aftermath of a salon disaster.
