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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (3 November – 9 November)

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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (3 November – 9 November)

Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday November 3 to Thursday November 9 across the borough.

Friday, November 3

Burton Joyce Fireworks & Beacons Display – The Poplars Sports Ground, 5.30pm

Bonfire Night – Calverton Working Mens Club, 7.30pm

Bonfire Night – The Gedling Inn ****THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT***

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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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The Modest – Top Spot, Carlton

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The Great Escaper (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Thu 26 Oct – Tue 14 Nov, Various Times £6.80pp £5.00pp on Tuesdays

In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story.

It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson) – The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.

“Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson exude ineffable class” Guardian ★★★★

Total Film ★★★★  Metro ★★★★  Mirror ★★★★

Directed by Oliver Parker
With Michael Caine, Genda Jackson
1hr 36 mins // UK 2023

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The Old Oak (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Thu 26 Oct – Wed 8 Nov, Various Times £6.80pp

The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne (Dave Turner) the landlord hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his predicament is endangered even more when the pub becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village without any notice.

In an unlikely friendship TJ meets a curious young Syrian Yara (Ebla Mari) with her camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about their fragilities and hopes.

“Ken Loach’s fierce final call for compassion and solidarity” Guardian ★★★★

“A timely reminder that communities should offer welcoming hands” Filmhounds ★★★★

Directed by Ken Loach
1hr 53 mins // UK 2023

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Vicky-Elise – Beacon Hill, Carlton, 9.00pm

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Saturday, November 4

Nottingham Gaussfest Teslathon – Papplewick Pumping Station, 11.00am – 6.00pm

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Bonfire & Fireworks Night – Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, 6.00pm

*********CANCELLED*********

Fireworks Extravaganza – Calverton Miners Welfare, 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Bonfire Night – The Longbow, Arnold

Top Spots 35th Birthday Party – Top Spot, Carlton

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Martin Gregory– Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton

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Sunday, November 5

Woodborough Annual Firework Display – Woodborough Sports Field, 6.00pm

***THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED***

Artists Makers & Fine Foods Market – Ravenshead Village Hall, 10.00am – 2.00pm

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Halloween Quiz – Inn the Bank, Netherfield, 7.30pm

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Chris Robin – Top Spot, Carlton

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Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Sunday & Wednesday evenings

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Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton

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EVENT CINEMA: The Prince of Egypt: The Musical (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Sun 29 Oct – Sat 4 Nov, 12:30pm £12.50pp

Based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film and featuring Stephen Schwartz’s “miraculous music” (Time Out) – including his Academy Award®-winning song ‘When You Believe’ – and Sean Cheesman’s “astonishing choreography” (The Guardian), this epic, critically acclaimed production with an original London cast and orchestra of more than 60 artists tells an inspiring tale of resilience and hope.

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Filmed live at the Dominion Theatre in London, this spectacular stage show comes to cinemas for the first time.

2hrs 40 mins TBC

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Monday, November 6

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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EVENT CINEMA: Exhibition on Screen: Klimt and the Kiss – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Mon 30 Oct – Wed 8 Nov, Various Times £12.50pp

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognised and reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on student dorm walls from Beijing to Boston.

Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created. But just what lies behind the appeal of the painting – and just who was the artist that created it?

Delving into the details of real gold, decorative designs, symbolism and simmering erotica, a close study of the painting takes us to the remarkable turn of the century Vienna when a new world was battling with the old.

From the director of Frida Kahlo and Mary Cassatt – Painting the Modern Woman comes a powerful, gripping and passionate new film.

1hr 30 mins tbc | 2023

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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, November 7

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, November 8

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, November 9

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.

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Full-time standby begins for Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams

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Full-time standby begins for Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams

November is here, and that means Nottinghamshire’s gritting teams move to full-time standby, ready for the winter ahead.

Each year the 31-strong fleet of gritters and their drivers go onto full-time, 24-hour standby marking the official start of winter for Nottinghamshire County Council and its highways partner Via East Midlands.

Last winter, gritting teams completed 70 gritting runs and travelled over 112,000 miles – equivalent to travelling four and a half times around the world!

Gritting forms just part of Nottinghamshire’s winter activity, with teams ready to respond to all types of severe weather and help keep Gedling borough and the county’s highways safe and moving.

The first named storm of the winter season, Storm Babet, hit Nottinghamshire just over a week ago bringing significant flooding to some areas. Via’s Incident Response Team dealt with over 380 reports related to the storm.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, said: “Our gritting teams have begun their full-time standby duties, and are well stocked and ready for winter and whatever the conditions may throw at us.

“Our gritting teams go out whenever the forecast suggests that road temperatures are going to be at or below zero degrees and it won’t surprise you to hear that the majority of their work takes place while the rest of us are at home in the warm.

“Our main routes make up just over a third of Nottinghamshire’s road network – 1,121 miles to be exact and are made up of all A and B roads and major bus routes, but in times of severe weather, we also grit our secondary or severe weather routes and include one road to every major settlement and some steep residential roads as well as access routes to special schools.

“You can find our gritting routes on the NCC website. That way, you’ll be able to look out for our friendly bunch of gritters and give them a wave if you see them pass by. You can view these routes by looking at the gritting maps on our website 

“There is a common misconception that just because someone hasn’t seen a gritter pass through their area, it must mean that they haven’t been out, but certainly isn’t the case.  The average gritting run takes between three and four hours and so if you see on our social media channels that our gritters are due to go out from say 6pm or 7pm, this could mean that they may not pass through your area until long after you’re tucked up in bed!

“While our gritting teams are a significant part of how we keep you safe in the colder months, I cannot mention our winter teams without recognising that it is not just our gritting teams who will be busy during the colder months.

“For our drainage teams, heavy rain, storms and flooding can lead to a spike in demand for their services, and when high winds lead to fallen trees, it is the forestry team who will be called out. 

“As for our emergency response team, their 24/7, 365 days-a-year role can be easily impacted by adverse weather and could see them dealing with anything from managing road closures, to delivering sandbags and putting out flood boards.

“Alongside this, our maintenance and repair teams will be actively working to repair roads from the damage that winter conditions cause, delivering patch repairs to road surfaces and focusing on keeping well-used roads in the county safe for road users.

“I’d like to thank all the teams in advance for all the work they’ll be doing to keep things moving and to keep everyone safe.”

For more information about gritting, disruption, and winter weather, you can visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website HERE.

Over 10,000 households across Gedling borough get second cost of living payment

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Over 10,000 households across Gedling borough get second cost of living payment

Vulnerable and low-income families in and around Gedling borough received a second payment to help with the cost of living yesterday (October 31).

MP for Gedling Tom Randall has welcomed the move which is set to benefit 10,300 vulnerable households.

The payment will be made automatically so there is no need to apply and it will not count towards the benefit cap or impact on existing benefit awards. Those who get means-tested benefits, like Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits, will receive the £300.

Tom Randall MP said: “The record financial support has already supported thousands of families across Gedling, and this latest £300 Cost of Living payment for 10,300 eligible households will make a huge difference to the most vulnerable households and those on the lowest incomes as we move into the colder months.”

Mel Stride, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “Tackling inflation is the best way to boost people’s incomes, but as we work to halve it, we are protecting the most vulnerable households from high prices with this latest Cost of Living payment.  

“Thousands of work coaches based in Jobcentres across the country are on hand to help people find work or enhance their skills, and I encourage anyone wanting to strengthen their finances and unleash the benefits of work to contact their local Jobcentre to see what help is available.”

Arnold hair salon pledges year of support to dementia group

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Arnold hair salon pledges year of support to dementia group

The salon team at KH Hair in Arnold has pledged a year of support to help a group of volunteers run a memory café for people living with dementia.

The Sherwood Memory Café is a friendly and supportive place for those living with dementia in the community to enjoy time together with those who support them. It is held at the Sherwood Methodist Church on the second Wednesday of each month and Gedling borough based KH Hair has agreed to pay the cost of one whole year’s room hire.

Alan Bush, who leads the café’s committee of volunteers, says the support will mean such a lot to the group which has been self-funding since June 2023. “For KH Hair to offer to pay our room hire for a whole year is just amazing,” he says. “It means that the money saved can go directly to help pay for refreshments and activities that our members really enjoy.”

Attending a memory cafe and talking to people in the same situation can trigger mental stimulation and provide an informative and friendly space to answer any questions they may have. According to the Alzheimer’s Society website, ‘99% of people who go along to dementia cafés say that it has provided them with useful information’.

Visitors to the memory café are welcomed with free tea, coffee, biscuits and home-made cakes, while they benefit from a general chat before taking part in a number of games, a raffle and a good old sing-along. Alan says the Alphabet Game is a particular favourite, along with Bingo, cards and a general knowledge prize quiz.

“Everyone really enjoys the sessions.” says Alan. “The café gives members and their carers a chance to meet new people and have some fun. Vitally, it also gives carers valuable time to relax and have some quality time for themselves, knowing their loved ones, or clients, are in safe hands.”

The team at KH Hair Arnold has been raising money for dementia and Alzheimer’s charities since 2018 by holding special events in the salon including cake sales and dress up days. It began when salon manager, Helen Stilwell’s father was diagnosed with dementia and she wanted to gain an understanding of how the condition might develop. Helen studied to gain a NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in the ‘Principles of Dementia Care’. “I wanted to get a better awareness so I could support my Dad,” she says. “But I also thought it would enable me to help clients to have a more relaxed and dementia-friendly experience when having their hair done.”

Salon manager, Dawn Bramhall has been supporting the café for a while and, during lockdown, joined weekly Zoom meetings to offer hair, skin and product advice to carers looking after family members with memory loss. “It means a lot for us to be able to support a small, local group which is run by hard working and dedicated volunteers. It’s been an absolute pleasure meeting members and their carers, who sometimes struggle to meet and talk to different people. You can see how much coming to the café means to them and it’s an honour to be involved.”

Members of the café have additional treats to look forward to later this year as Alan and his team have arranged discounted trips for them to enjoy.

Alan said “On 15th November, we are taking 39 of our members out to the Blue Diamond Garden Centre in East Bridgford for one of their famous high teas.

“And, in December, we’re off to the Nottingham Playhouse to see Cinderella. Oh yes we are!”

The Sherwood Memory Café is held between 1pm and 3pm and new members are always welcome. Anyone wishing to support the café, or access its services, can do so by calling Alan on 0115 926 2232 or emailing alan.bush51@outlook.com

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…

Access Road Church Road, Burton Joyce
03 November – 07 November
Road closure for patching repairs from junction of Chestnut Grove to Junction of Trent Lane
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Foxhill Road Central, Carlton
06 November – 07 November
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce
06 November – 20 November
Road closure for carriageway resurfacing from Junction of Woodside Road to junction with Lambley Lane / St Helens Crescent
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Roseleigh Avenue, Mapperley
03 November
Road closure for pothole repairs from junction of Westdale Lane West to end of road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Shelford Road, Gedling
07 November – 09 November
Road closure for pothole repairs from junction of Arnold Lane to junction of Wollaton Avenue
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

St Albans Road, Arnold
06 November
Road closure for carriageway patching and road marking refresh once completed between the A60 & Duke Street
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Victoria Road, Netherfield
05 November – 06 November
Road closure
Responsibility for works: Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

Bestwood Country Park Access, Bestwood Village
01 November – 31 December
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Cavendish Road, Carlton
07 November
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Chandos Street, Netherfield
06 November – 10 November
Responsibility for works: O2 (UK) Limited

Linby Close, Gedling
06 November – 07 November
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Arnold
06 November
Lane closure to facilitate carriageway patching work on St Albans Road

Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce
06 November – 10 November
Works location: On The A612 Burton Joyce from the junction of Marius Drive to Station Road junction on Church Road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Spring Lane, Lambley
04 November – 05 November
Roadworks, Delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Why Data Capture is Important for Businesses at Events

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Why Data Capture is Important for Businesses at Events

Imagine this: you’re at a bustling industry event, surrounded by potential clients, partners, and industry influencers. The energy is palpable, ideas are flowing, and conversations are buzzing.

In this whirlwind of opportunity, there’s a secret weapon that savvy businesses are wielding – data capture. Yes, you heard it right – capturing data at events is not just a smart move; it’s a game-changer. Today, let’s unravel the magic behind data capture and why it’s the secret sauce to turning events into veritable goldmines for your business.

1. Understanding Your Audience: Know Them to Wow Them

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2. Building Relationships: From Handshakes to Long-Term Connections

In the world of business, relationships are everything. Events provide the perfect platform for initiating connections that could turn into long-lasting partnerships. For example, you could bump into Weareeventpeople.co.uk, the most popular staffing solution in the UK that has worked with big brands like Adidas and Nike. This could come in handy when you want to throw an event yourself.

Data capture plays a pivotal role in relationship-building by providing you with valuable insights into the people you meet. From remembering their names to recalling their specific interests or concerns, having this data at your fingertips creates a personalised experience that attendees appreciate.

Following up after the event becomes a breeze when you have captured relevant data. You can send personalised follow-up emails or messages, referencing specific points discussed during the event. This level of personalization showcases your genuine interest, laying the foundation for strong, authentic relationships. Remember, in the business world, it’s not just about what you know; it’s also about how well you know your clients.

3. Measuring Event ROI: Turning Numbers into Growth

Return on Investment (ROI) – every business’s favourite acronym. Events can be significant investments, and measuring their impact is crucial. This is where data capture steps in as your trusty ally. By capturing data on leads generated, conversions, and attendee engagement, you gain insights into the tangible outcomes of your event participation.

Data-driven analysis allows you to assess which events yielded the highest ROI, enabling you to make informed decisions about future event strategies.

Did the trade show in Dublin bring in more leads than the conference in Cork? Did the product demo at the Galway expo result in more conversions than the webinar participation? Data provides the answers, transforming numbers into actionable insights for business growth.

4. Enhancing Customer Experience: From Good to Exceptional

In the era of customer-centricity, exceptional experiences are the currency of customer loyalty. Data capture plays a pivotal role in elevating customer experience at events. By capturing data on customer interactions, feedback, and preferences, businesses can tailor their event experiences to meet customer expectations.

For instance, if your data reveals that attendees are particularly interested in live demonstrations, you can prioritise interactive sessions and hands-on workshops in your event planning.

Understanding dietary preferences allows you to cater food options accordingly, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees. The more personalised and tailored the event experience, the higher the chances of customers leaving with a smile and a positive impression of your brand.

There you have it entrepreneurs – the untold story of how data capture can

transform your event experiences from ordinary to extraordinary. It’s not just about collecting names and email addresses; it’s about understanding your audience, building meaningful relationships, measuring your ROI, enhancing customer experiences, and staying ahead of the curve.

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Woodborough: Local MPs and councillors visit flood-hit community to discuss what help people need

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Woodborough: Local MPs and councillors visit flood-hit community to discuss what help people need

Local MPs and councillors have visited the flood-hit community of Woodborough to meet with residents and discuss what support and help they need.

Mark Spencer MP together with County Councillor Boyd Elliott and Gedling’s Tom Randall MP, heard from villagers yesterday (October 31) about the impact that recent flooding has had on the village and many of their properties. The group also visited a few of the properties impacted.

A spokesman for the group said: “After listening to concerns and seeing the impact of flooding, Mark Spencer’s office will be coordinating a joint approach with Gedling Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and the Environment Agency with the support of Cllr Helen Greensmith, Cllr Boyd Elliott and Tom Randall MP. 

Action from the meeting include arranging more road sweeping by Gedling Borough Council, contacting Nottinghamshire County Council about dredging the village street drains and asking Lambley and Woodborough Parish Council’s to install signs at the entrance and exits to both villages during floods so that all drivers are aware of road closures before entering the villages. 

The group also committed to chasing the Environment Agency for a copy of an investigation report that they wrote a few years ago that cost over £30,000 detailing what long-term flood defences are required and the cost of those and work towards securing them.

Residents who notice a blocked drain are now being urged to report it to the County Council for unblocking using this link: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/roads/report-a-flooding-or-drainage-problem

Aldi announce ‘Christmas Price Lock’ meaning festive dishes will cost the same as they did in 2022

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Aldi announce ‘Christmas Price Lock’ meaning festive dishes will cost the same as they did in 2022

German supermarket giant, Aldi, has launched a ‘Christmas Price Lock’ which means key festive dishes will cost the same as they did last year.

The budget retailer said a range of whole turkey crowns, pigs in blankets, Christmas puddings, and vegetables are included in the price lock so customers won’t pay a penny more than in 2022.

The price lock will be available nationwide and Aldi said it could see a family of four enjoying their Christmas meal for less than £15, which will be a big help during the cost of living crisis.

Aldi has stores in Daybrook, Mapperley and Netherfield.

It will see a fresh whole turkey priced at £3.75 per kilo – cheaper than last year – with a free range whole turkey costing £7.99 a kilo. These products are available from 19 December.

The Holly Lane Christmas pudding (400g) will cost £1.85, while Butcher’s Select 100% British 12 bacon wrapped sausages will be priced at £1.99 when they go on sale on 24 November.

Meanwhile, a 2kg bag of white potatoes will cost 15p, while carrots, parsnips, Brussel sprouts, red or white cabbage and swede will be priced at 19p – available from 18 December.

Aldi said the price lock is available in stores nationwide and could see a family of four enjoying their Christmas meal for less than £15.

The move comes as two in five Brits said they were planning to cut the amount spent on their Christmas meal due to rising food costs.

Richard Thornton, communications director at Aldi UK, said: “At Aldi we believe that everyone should get to enjoy an amazing Christmas, which is why we’re introducing the Aldi Christmas Price Lock.

“Our research shows cost is a major factor when it comes to choosing food options and by locking the prices of key staples at the level they were in 2022, it will help our customers up and down the country enjoy the Christmas dinner they deserve with the ones they love.”

Letters: Parents on school run create parking ‘nightmare’

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Letters: Parents on school run create parking ‘nightmare’

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Some letters refer to past correspondence which can be found by clicking here. Join the debate by emailing letters@gedlingeye.co.uk and put ‘Letters’ in the subject line.

Names and addresses will be withheld by request but must be included in the email.

Public must ‘shop’ graffiti taggers

I am a Netherfield-born and bred man living away from the town but I come back and keep an eye on how my home town is progressing.

In my opinion, tagging graffiti is becoming a problem in Netherfield.

I have just returned from Italy where tagging has been out of control for some years.

Police assets are too finely stretched to be employed in resolving this invasive practice which after a time becomes ugly rather than artistic.

I recommend that the public ‘shop’ the perpetrators; turn them in. You have a problem that you, the residents, must try to solve yourselves before you are overwhelmed by it.

D Vardon,
Now Leeds

Parents on school run create parking ‘nightmare’

I can’t stand those parents on the school run near me – they block the roads and are a nightmare.

These parents do not care where they park. Try telling them and you just get expletives.

I am sure some of these children can walk to school. Are they scared of the cold?

I live near a school and its double yellow lines do not mean a thing to people, nor do the zigzag lines which clearly state to keep clear. They take no notice.

I have written to the local schools about it, but they do nothing about it.

Why have rules of the road when they just get ignored?

Rachel Baggott,
Carlton

Mementoes from the pits

I was a miner in the Yorkshire pits for over 30 years and am now retired.

By way of a hobby I started collecting colliery checks or tokens, these are normally brass or alloy discs embossed with the colliery name and stamped with the individual miners number. They were used as a safety measure to accurately record the number of men underground at any one time, some were also used as pay checks.

I know your area, like my own, was once littered with pits.

I am appealing to any fellow ex-miners or anyone with mining connections in helping me obtain examples I don’t have from the now closed collieries of your area.

Thank you.

W.Bennett ,
5 Edinburgh Avenue,
Bolton on Dearne,
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S63 8DS 

Some good news would be nice

Can we have some good news for once Gedling Eye?

I am a regular reader of your site but am starting to despair at the amount of bad news you publish.

Would you consider a ‘good news day’ where you just wrote positive stories?

Last week all I read about was murders, crime and hating firework displays.

Crack a smile Gedling Eye team and write something positive about some of the good people we have living locally.

John Lambert,
Calverton

Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

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Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

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 1.57p per litre for Unleaded and 1.63p per litre for diesel as of September.

The following prices were reported on 01/11/23

Here are the latest prices from across the borough…

UNLEADED…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 149.9p

CHEAPEST – Asda Arnold – 149.7p

BP Daybrook (Mansfield Road) – 149.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – 151.9p

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 155.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 154.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 155.9p

Petrol_pump

Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 149.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors 169.9p

Mapperley

Co-op Mapperley – 153.9p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 151.9p

DIESEL…

Arnold

Sainsbury’s Arnold – 156.9p

CHEAPEST – Asda Arnold – 156.7p

BP Daybrook – 157.9p

Esso Maid Marion (Mansfield Road) – 159.9p

Carlton

Texaco Burton Road – 159.9p

Shell Carlton Square – 159.9p

Texaco Westdale Lane (East Lane Service Station) – 160.9p

Colwick

Sainsbury’s Colwick – 155.9p

Lambley

Lambley Motors – 173.9p

Mapperley

Co-op Mapperley – 160.9p

Netherfield

Morrisons – 159.9p

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