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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (29 December – 4 January)

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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (29 December – 4 January)

Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday December 22 to Thursday December 28 across the borough.

Friday, December 29

Wish (U) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Thu 28 Dec – Thu 4 Jan 2024 Various Times £6.80pp / £5pp on Tuesdays

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force: a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, King Magnifico, to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

Empire ★★★ Independent ★★★

Directed by Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Voiced by Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine
1hr 38 mins // US 2023

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Friday Quiz Night – Burnt Stump Inn, 8.00pm

The quiz is a Web based quiz so a phone tablet or laptop will be needed – don’t worry if not 100% with technology it’s really easy and our team are on hand to support if needed

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Lovin’ It – Top Spot, Carlton

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Wonka (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Fri 29 Dec – Wed 10 Jan 2024 Various Times £6.80pp / £5pp on Tuesdays

Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.

“Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat” Guardian ★★★★★

“The most fun you’ll have in a cinema all year” Telegraph ★★★★★

Independent ★★★★ Empire ★★★★

Directed by Paul King
With Timothée Chalamet
Run-time TBC // US 2023

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Napoleon (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Fri 29 Dec – Thu 4 Jan 2024 Various Times £6.80pp

Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

“Joaquin Phoenix makes a magnificent emperor in thrilling biopic” Guardian ★★★★★

Telegraph ★★★★ Independent ★★★★ Times ★★★★

Directed by Ridley Scott
With Jaoquin Phoenix
2hrs 38 mins // US 2023

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Saturday, December 30

Kirk James – Top Spot, Carlton

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Jon Alex – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton

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Sunday, December 31

NYE: Suzi Raytan Show – Arnold Liberal Club

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NYE: Scandal 3 – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton

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NYE: Family Disco & Firework Display – The Longbow, Arnold, 7.00pm – 1.00am

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New Year’s Eve Karaoke Bash – The Nags Head, Carlton

KDJ Mark Lees …. Party packs on tables … Buffet, join us for the last party of 2023 ! And see in the new year …. Tickets £5

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Jon Ryan – Top Spot, Carlton

£10pp

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New Year’s Eve Black Tie Event – The Arrow Arnold

£10pp

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NYE Party – The Beacon Hill, Carlton

£10pp

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Jones & Junior – Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton

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NYE Party – The Vale Social Club, Colwick

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Big End of the Year Quiz – Larch Farm, Ravenshead, 9.00pm

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Monday, January 1

Monday Quiz Night – The Arrow, Arnold, 7.30pm

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Pub League Poker – The Brick Yard, Carlton

Free pint to the winner of the night for season 2, along with the cash pot from player buy ins (£5 a head) and 100 points on the leaderboard.

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Monday Quiz Night – The Bread & Bitter, Mapperley

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Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm

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Tuesday, January 2

Pub Quiz – The Brickyard, Carlton

Booking advised due to popularity of event.

£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot

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Bike Night – The Gleaners, Calverton

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Wednesday, January 3

Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Wednesday & Sunday evenings

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Wednesday Quiz Night – Robin Hood & Little John, Arnold, 8.30pm

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Thursday, January 4

Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners, Calverton, 8.30pm

Karaoke & Disco – Top Spot Club, Carlton, 8.00pm

Plus 25% discount on all Drinks.

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Quiz Night – Sashas Bar, Arnold

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Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm

Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.

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Thursday Quiz Night – Copper Mapperley, 7.00pm

Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm

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All listings correct at time of going to press

Please contact venue to confirm availability and details

A quick word from ‘This is Gedling’ Magazine who sponsor The Vibe

Covering the whole of Gedlng borough ‘This is Gedling’ magazine is being distributed now – you can pick up a FREE copy at your local pub, club, venue, theatre, takeaway.

This is Gedling is a Not for Profit (NfP) community initiative that depends on the support of advertisers, contributors, readers and donors to continue to bring FREE borough news and general interest content to the all 46 square miles and 120k residents of Gedling borough.

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Gedling Eye now publish the winning numbers each Saturday night.

Match Report: Grantham Town FC 2 – 3 Carlton Town FC

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Match Report: Grantham Town FC 2 – 3 Carlton Town FC

NPL First Division East – December 26

Goals from Lamin Manneh, Michael Ford and Alex Hardwick saw Carlton Town pick up a valuable three points with a 3-2 Boxing Day win at Grantham Town.

The win was merited in the end but the Gingerbreads made the Millers fight all the way for the points and will feel they might have got something out of the game had they defended a little more tightly.

Mark Harvey and Tommy Brookbanks made two changes to the side which had lost against Newton Aycliffe last time out.  Shea Thompson-Harris was suspended and Alex Howes had been injured so into the side came Ford and Greg Tempest.

Carlton began well enough but the home side had the first chance when Osakpolor Solomon fired straight at Felix Annan after the Millers failed to clear a corner.  But it was the visitors who took the lead on 11 minutes with a fine goal.  Niall Davie played a lovely ball down the left to Manneh.  He cut inside Elliot Walker before beating Curtis Hall at his near post.

Minutes later Peter Dearle sent Manneh away.  He seemed to be brought down by Solomon but the referee awarded the free kick to Grantham.

Chairman Mick Garton catches up with Mark Harvey after the 3-2 Boxing Day win at Grantham Town (Courtesy of Carlton Town TV)

Rodrigo Goncalves saw a dangerous cross cut out by right back Khyle Sargent but from the resultant corner the Gingerbreads equalised.  Carlton were caught out not paying attention to a short corner routine and when they failed to clear Curtis Morrison’s cross, Matthew Doyle rifled a strike into the roof of the net.

The goal clearly lifted Grantham and Morrison went very close to scoring with a shot that flew across goal and just missed the far post.  Carlton responded and a fine run and cross by David Adegbola presented Hardwick with a glorious opportunity but he volleyed over the top from six yards when it seemed easier to head into an open goal.

Dean Freeman was called upon to make an excellent saving tackle as Grantham broke, while Niall Hylton made a superb clearance of his own shortly afterwards.

A good move involving Tempest, Davie and Manneh saw Hylton get a shot away but Hall saved easily.

The Millers had looked off the pace in the first period but they clearly came out with renewed energy in the second half and were ahead within four minutes of the restart.  A fine run and cross by Manneh on the left saw Davie shoot at goal.  His effort was blocked but the loose ball fell kindly for Ford who scored his first goal for Carlton with a firm strike into the roof of the net.

On 64 minutes Hardwick extended the Millers’ lead, heading home a Davie free kick.  At that stage Carlton had control of the game and were playing some decent passing football as they looked to open up the Gingerbreads defence.  But Grantham never gave up and they reduced the arrears on 78 minutes when Bradley Munns’s shot took a heavy deflection to wrongfoot Annan.

Hardwick went close to restoring Carlton’s two goal advantage when he charged down a clearance from Hall but he couldn’t get a shot away.  Soon afterwards Lewis Durow saw a header cleared off the Grantham line.

The home side searched for a leveller but the closest they came was an effort from Goncalves which drew a good save from Annan.  Carlton played out the six minutes of added time in relative comfort and celebrated with the travelling support at the final whistle.

Next up for Carlton Town is a Friday night home game under the lights on December 29.

Carlton Town: F Annan, K Sargent (A Howes 64), N Hylton, D Freeman, P Dearle, G Tempest, L Manneh (L Durow 71), M Ford, A Hardwick, N Davie, D Adegbola. Unused subs: Z Hill, M Jawarra, L Sisawo-Danso

Goals: L Manneh 11, M Ford 49, A Hardwick 64; Matthew Doyle 21, Bradley Munns 78

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Lamin Manneh

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Gedling borough churches received more than £8k in government funds in 2023

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Gedling borough churches received more than £8k in government funds in 2023

Four historic churches in the borough have been given a share of £45m in government funding to help preserve their heritage.

Local beneficiaries of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme received more than £8,000 in funding. These include the Kadampa Meditation Centre in Gedling, Holy Trinity Church in Lambley, All Hallows Church in Gedling and St Paul’s Daybrook.

Since 2010, the Places of Worship Fund has invested £346 million in listed churches, synagogues, mosques and temples. The fund provides grants towards the VAT incurred on eligible costs, such as works to the roofs, masonry and monuments integral to the buildings. 

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said: “As churches across the country fill up for Nativity plays and Christmas services, it’s a reminder of the huge role that they and other places of worship play in the lives of their community.

“The Listed Places of Worship Scheme supports these precious buildings, which are cherished by people of all faiths and none.

“With nearly 5,000 supported over the past year alone, I’m glad to see the difference it has made to visitors, worshippers, and the people who look after them for the benefit of future generations.”

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 22/12/23

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DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 22/12/23

These are the latest applications to have been decided by Gedling Borough Council this week.

Semi-detached homes in Carlton, extensions in Redhill and Ravenshead and new builds on Lambley Lane are just some of the planning applications to have been given the green light by Gedling Borough Council planners in the last week.

Here is a roundup of the published decision notices applications this week (w/e 22/12/23) from around the borough by the council’s planning officers showing eight applications granted permission and one application which was refused. 

More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE.

Non-material amendment to permission 2023/0545 (changes to the roof structure and size of conservatory)

Highfield House Conway Road Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 2PU.  Ref. No: 2023/0884NMA

DECISION NOTICE:  GRANT APPROVAL OF NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2023/0110 (Changing roof of the rear extension from a pitched roof a flat roof with a lantern)

446 Westdale Lane West Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6DG.  Ref. No: 2023/0869NMA 

DECISION NOTICE:  GRANT APPROVAL OF NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT

Demolish rear conservatory and construct single storey rear extension, remove existing pitched roof over existing side extension and construct flat roof with balcony, accessed by external stairs from raised garden area.

18 Westbrook Avenue Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9FY.  Ref. No: 2023/0814 

DECISION NOTICE: GRANT PERMISSION WITH CONDITIONS

Change of garage roof design to pitched, new porch structure and changes to exterior elevation wall materials.

118 Chapel Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9DJ.  Ref. No: 2023/0813 

DECISION NOTICE: GRANT PERMISSION WITH CONDITIONS

New facade to front elevation and two storey side extension

Ivy Dene Moor Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8TL.  Ref. No: 2023/0768 

DECISION NOTICE: GRANT PERMISSION WITH CONDITIONS

The erection of 5no. glamping units, a bike store, recycling/waste facilities, parking/turning area with electric vehicle charging points together with associated footpaths and a water treatment plant and biodiversity enhancements

Newstead Abbey Park, Nursery Gardens Station Avenue Newstead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE.  Ref. No: 2023/0657 

DECISION NOTICE: REFUSE PERMISSION

Construction of 2x 3 bedroomed semi-detached dwellings

92 Carlton Hill Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1EE.  Ref. No: 2023/0607 

DECISION NOTICE: GRANT PERMISSION WITH CONDITIONS

2 storey and single storey rear extension to dwelling

1 Glen Parva Avenue Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8LZ.  Ref. No: 2022/1372 

DECISION NOTICE: GRANT PERMISSION WITH CONDITIONS

Erection of 24 dwellings with associated access and landscaping

Land On Lambley Lane Gedling Nottinghamshire.  Ref. No: 2022/0200 

DECISION NOTICE: GRANT PERMISSION WITH CONDITIONS

ON YOUR BIKE: New bicycle donation allows Via Bikeability team to cater for more children across Nottinghamshire.

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ON YOUR BIKE: New bicycle donation allows Via Bikeability team to cater for more children across Nottinghamshire.

Via’s Bikeability team has received a donation of 36 new bicycles valued at £12,000 from the Bikeability Trust, a charity and leading authority on cycling education according to a statement published by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) works in partnership with Via’s Bikeability team and over the last year, over 10,500 adults and young children have been trained in 211 schools across the county including Gedling borough residents and students.

The Bikeability programme is renowned for its inclusivity and impact and is designed to cater to individuals of all ages and abilities, to equip them with the skills to cycle safely and the donation will enhance the team’s capacity to deliver crucial cycling training across Nottinghamshire.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, expressed his support for the initiative and said, “The Bikeability programme has made a significant impact on schools throughout Nottinghamshire. We have received positive feedback from participating schools that highlight the programme’s effectiveness in imparting essential cycling skills to children and adults of all abilities.”

Via’s Bikeability Team was lauded for their remarkable successes at an end-of-year celebration on 21 December at Via’s Bilsthorpe Depot. Emily Cherry, Chief Executive of the Bikeability Trust, expressed her gratitude for their efforts in a congratulatory video and further said, “My mission, through Bikeability training, is to get more people cycling more often and in a safer manner, and the dedicated Via Bikeability team is doing exactly that. Moreover, I want to make sure that by the end of primary school, every child has the confidence, knowledge and the skill to cycle.”

“The donation of these 36 bicycles will act as the driving force to broaden the team’s reach by giving them the resources to cater for more children across Nottinghamshire.”

The impact of the Bikeability training programme in Nottinghamshire has been highlighted by the positive feedback received from several schools in the region. Spectrum Wasp Group, a charity that supports parents with children and young people on the autistic spectrum with disabilities, special and additional needs and Abbey Primary School in Mansfield, are among the organisations that have expressed their appreciation for the programme’s effectiveness and its impact on their students.

Spectrum Wasp Group provided glowing feedback on the programme which stated, “It was well organised with a structured approach and a team that effectively supported our children with special needs. By the end of the session, children who had never ridden a bike gained enough confidence to ride a bike with pedals. The parents were overwhelmed with emotion; one parent bought a bike immediately as a result of this.”

Bikeability training for your school can be organised by contacting Via’s Road Safety Team at cyclesafety@viaem.co.uk or by calling 0115 977 4375.

The full statement from Nottinghamshire County Council is available HERE.

PLANNING: Newstead ‘Glamping’ application refused by Gedling planners

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PLANNING: Newstead ‘Glamping’ application refused by Gedling planners

Plans to erect 5no. glamping units, a bike store, recycling/waste facilities, parking/turning area with electric vehicle charging points together with associated footpaths and a water treatment plant and biodiversity enhancements in Newstead have been refused by Gedling Borough Council planners.

The planning application at Newstead Abbey Park, Nursery Gardens, Station Avenue, Newstead, NG15 8GE was submitted in August, 2023 by Glampitect Ltd acting as agent on behalf of the applicant, Northage of Pinxton.

A recommendation sheet dated December 22 authorised by the Planning Delivery Manager / Principal Planning Officer at Gedling Borough Council recommended that the application should be refused and formal notice of the refusal was issued on December 22.

IMAGE: Proposed site facing northeast (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)

The recommendation sheet highlighted that ‘The proposal would result in built form in an area that there have previously been none’ and that ‘Owing to the proximity to a group of existing dwellings where there is a high sensitivity to change (in terms of noise and disturbance), and in the absence of any defined mitigation, it is considered that the proposed glamping site would have a significant adverse impact on the amenity of nearby residential properties’.

IMAGE: Proposed site facing West (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)

The recommendation sheet further stated that ‘There are fundamental policy objections to the proposal, and it is considered that these cannot be overcome. The applicant has been made aware of the situation and in order to avoid the applicant incurring further abortive costs, consideration has not been delayed by further discussions, which cannot resolve the
reasons for refusal, to facilitate a decision in a timely manner.‘

IMAGE: Proposed road and access plan (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)

Newstead Parish council formerly objected to the application on November 23 advising that ‘If this application is granted there is likely to be considerable adverse impact on the neighbouring properties, this impact will relate to noise and air pollution from the activities of those using the proposed facilities and increased levels of traffic passing their properties. Therefore, we believe this proposal does not represent sustainable development where the merits of this proposal would not outweigh the substantial harm caused to existing residents who reside in close proximity to this site.’

Further details on planning application 2023/0657 can be accessed HERE

How can I get mental health support over the festive period?

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How can I get mental health support over the festive period?

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

For children and young people aged up to 25, visit www.beusupport.co.uk or Nott Alone www.nottalone.org.uk

The NHS Every Mind Matters website: www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters is full of tips, guidance, and advice to help you look after your mental wellbeing.

GEDLING POTHOLES: MyNotts app relaunched with brand-new look allowing easy reporting of road issues and more.

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GEDLING POTHOLES: MyNotts app relaunched with brand-new look allowing easy reporting of road issues and more.

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.

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, December 23, 2023

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:

  • Arnbrook Primary School
  • Arnold Swimming Club
  • Gedling Play Forum
  • Gedling Conservation Trust
  • Lambley Village Cricket Club
  • This is Gedling Magazine

Gedling Eye supports the This is Gedling 100% Independent NfP FREE Magazine and you can buy tickets here: https://www.gedlinglotto.co.uk/support/gedling

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.

Gedling Eye now publish the winning numbers each Saturday night.

SHOP LOCAL: The Arnold store selling ex display furniture from well known brands with big savings.

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SHOP LOCAL: The Arnold store selling ex display furniture from well known brands with big savings.

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 EXDI
Pictured: 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 online HERE and 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.

Local independent businesses can also add themselves to Gedling Eye’s new business directory for free at https://www.gedlingeye.co.uk/business-directory/

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