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Match Report: Ossett Utd 0 – 2 Carlton Town FC

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Match Report: Ossett Utd 0 – 2 Carlton Town FC

NPL First Division East – 14 October 2023

Second half goals from Liam Bateman and Niall Davie saw Carlton Town win their fourth away game of the season with a dominant display at Ossett Utd.

It’s a reflection of the distances covered by the Millers on their away journeys these days that the fifty-mile trip to Ossett in West Yorkshire feels like one of the more local fixtures for their loyal supporters.

Joint managers Mark Harvey and Tommy Brookbanks made two changes to the side that bowed out of the FA Trophy in their last match against Nuneaton Borough. Liam Bateman, making his first start for Carlton, replaced Shea Thompson-Harris and Niall Hylton came back in for Romello Nangle.

Carlton started brightly despite the torrential rain which greeted the players at kick off. The Millers thought that they had been rewarded for their early pressure when Dean Freeman rose to head in a Davie free kick in the 14th minute. However, the linesman raised his flag for offside much to the bemusement of the travelling supporters.

Carlton almost took the lead moments later when Alex Howes drove through midfield before feeding Alex Hardwick whose angled shot from the edge of the penalty area struck the outside of the post and away to safety.

Ossett finally managed to get a foothold in the game around the half hour mark, but their efforts were limited to long punts forward, set pieces and long throw ins. One such effort did threaten Felix Annan’s goal, but Bateman was on hand to clear the shot off the line. At the other end Bateman struck a lovely shot from twenty-five yards that just cleared the crossbar following a deft knock down by Howes.

By the time the sides emerged for the start of the second half the pitch was bathed in glorious sunshine and Carlton continued to dazzle as the match restarted. A fine fingertip save from the debutant Ossett goalkeeper, Darryl Ombang, kept out a brilliant effort from Lewis Druro and a strong penalty appeal shortly after was waved away by the referee following what looked like a clear push on Freeman.

The Millers took the lead in the 72nd minute and what a fine goal it was by Bateman. Carlton moved the ball from left to right with some lovely first time passes and the advancing full-back drove his shot high past the Leeds United loanee into the roof of the net.

Minutes later Lamin Manneh could have made it two but failed to get his shot off following a mazy run through the heart of the Ossett defence.

Carlton played out the last 12 minutes of normal time and the seven minutes of added time with ten men after Khyle Sargent picked up a second yellow card for a mistimed challenge.

In truth Ossett never really looked like scoring even with a man advantage and it was Carlton who extended their lead in injury time. Substitute David Adegbola led the Millers up the field on the break and fed Davie who danced through a number of challenges before flicking the ball past the on-rushing keeper and into the net, sealing an almost perfect away performance.

The win takes Carlton back up to tenth place in the league with the Millers having played three games less than most of their rivals following their successful cup runs.

Carlton Town: F Annan, L Bateman, L Durow, D Brown, D Freeman, K Sargent, L Manneh, N Davie, A Hardwick (R Nangle 75), A Howes (M Ford 82), N Hylton (D Adegbola 73). Unused subs:  S Thompson-Harris, Z Hill

Goals: L Bateman 72, N Davie 90

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Liam Bateman

Att: 346

Match Report: Linby Colliery Welfare FC 5 – 0 Nottingham FC

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Match Report: Linby Colliery Welfare FC 5 – 0 Nottingham FC

Central Midlands Alliance South – 14 October 2023

Matt Peberday’s Linby side put in a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon to maintain their fine form of late, and stretch their unbeaten run to five matches in all competitions, following a comfortable, 5-0 home win, over bottom club Nottingham FC.

Dominating from the off, Linby saw early chances go begging before eventually taking the lead midway through the half; Jack Smith, Ewan Gibson, and Josh Wass all saw efforts saved by Liam Randle in the visiting goal.

The opening goal arrived on 21 minutes, and by the time the thirty minute mark was reached, the hosts were already three goals to the good; a long-ball from Billy Brooks led to the first, the visiting centre-half helping the ball on into the path of Mitchell Slawson and he proceeded to fire past Randle, from the edge of the box, and in off the post.

A second goal was added five minutes later, Gibson with a throw-in to Dylan Walker and his deflected effort nestled into the bottom corner; then with the hosts pretty much in the ascendency, Rory Smith snatched the third, reacting quickest to a spilled effort from Gibson to put the loose ball in the back of Randle’s net.

Slawson went off injured on the half hour, replaced by Ashdon Bernard, before a fourth goal was scored seven minutes before the interval, a Corey Wood dash to the line was squared to Gibson who fired home; the visitors though, they had a great chance to get back into contention just minutes later when awarded a penalty, Destiney Wog however sending the spot-kick wide of Jack Walker’s goal and the hosts led 4-0 at the break.

After a goal-spree in the first, the second was not much so, Gibson shooting wide of goal as the game ticked into the final fifteen, and Randle saving from Smith’s effort from the edge of the box; the fifth goal for the hosts came with five minutes left on the clock, Smith releasing Bernard who, although his initial effort was also saved by Randle, followed up well to score, putting the seal on a 5-0 win.

Linby CW – Jack Walker, Rory Smith (Sam Atkin, 66), Corey Wood, Alex Paterson (Connor Gillan, 46), Billy Brooks, Josh Wass, Dylan Walker (Patrick Stefeniak, 46), Ewan Gibson, Jack Smith, Sean Craven, Mitchell Slawson (Ashdon Bernard, 30) (subs – Patrick Stefaniak, Greg Conn, Sam Atkin, Ashdon Bernard, Connor Gillan)

Nottingham – Liam Randle, Kyle Jack, Jonathan Haywood, Charles Ogannonaya Nathen Johnson, Tyrelle Bartley, Karim Iqbal, William Hawkins, Azwon Allen, Destiney Wog, Romeio Poku (subs – Lettisier Flemmings, Aaron Adams, Orlando Robinson, Kye Wade)

Linby MOM – Ewan Gibson

Officials – Kevin Theobold / Robin Bourne / Ellis White

In Division One East, the Reserves are currently fourth in the table, having lost 2-1 away to Blidworth Welfare, that having led early on with a twenty-yarder from Spencer Pollitt, the hosts netting through Reilly Hodge and Luke Bacon, Reserves ‘keeper, Will Wass keeping his side very much in the game.

Next up for Linby CW, as they push towards the top six in the CMA South, the second of three home games in a row when they host Melbourne Dynamo on Saturday 21 October, they having seen off Teversal in their weekend outing (1-0 at home)

Lambley Pub turns over a new ‘Leafe’

Justin Doddy
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Lambley Pub turns over a new ‘Leafe’

The Robin Hood in Lambley will welcome new management this week (16) as Jo and Paul Leafe take over the reigns of the popular village pub.

Regulars will recognise the new management team as Paul is the father of Leanne Leafe who alongside her husband Lewis have been running the pub for the last year.

Jo Leafe said “We decided to take it over as we have helped out on a number of occasions as Paul is Leanne’s dad and enjoyed the company of the customers.

“The pub had a great feel to it and we had spoken about running a pub for a while so this seemed the perfect opportunity. We take over on October 16.

“We will have food being served from the 16th including pub classics like pies, fish n chips, fillled Yorkshire puddings as well as a children’s menu. There are also light bites such as toasties and jacket potatoes.

Pictured: Jo & Paul Leafe at The Robin Hood Inn, Lambley

“In the run up to Christmas a menu has been planned with the options of 2 or 3 courses with an option for vegans.

“I plan on doing afternoon teas and we really want to make use of the lounge side for anyone to come in.”

Outgoing management Leanne and Lewis said goodbye to regulars with a party on Saturday, October 14 and thanked regulars on their social media channel saying “I’d like to start by saying a massive thank you to you all for the love and support you’ve shown us over the last year.”

The Robin Hood Inn can be found at 82 Main Street, Lambley and can further information can be found on their social media channel HERE.

The UK’s biggest annual digital inclusion campaign comes to Gedling borough

Justin Doddy
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The UK’s biggest annual digital inclusion campaign comes to Gedling borough

Inspire Learning are hosting free drop-in sessions in Gedling borough as part of Get Online Week, the UK’s biggest annual digital inclusion campaign, run by Good Things Foundation.

Get Online week runs from October 16 – 22, and as part of the campaign, Inspire Learning are hosting free sessions for adults over 3 days, including Online Escape Rooms, Photo Editing, and a Social Media course on using Pinterest.

Inspire Learning are a part of Inspire who deliver culture, learning and libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.  Offering a wide range of courses in skills, hobbies, and Family Learning, many are free or low cost to you depending on your circumstances.  You may even be eligible for full funding, an Advanced Learner Loan or flexible payment options to help you with the cost of accredited courses that lead to a qualification. Many courses are funded through the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

The sessions are part of Inspire’s wider digital offer, including easy access to PCs and free Wi-Fi in libraries, and Digital and IT Skills courses for adults and school leavers. The courses are low-cost, and some are even free, and range from computer basics to Level 3+ courses in Coding.

Arnold Library, Tuesday 17 October:

  • Online Escape Room, 9.30am-10.30am
  • Photo Editing for beginners, 11am-12pm

Other drop in sessions are available outside of the borough:

Beeston Library, Tuesday 17 October:

  • Online Escape Room, 2pm-3pm
  • Social Media: Pinterest, 3.30pm-4.30pm

West Bridgford Library, Wednesday 18 October:

  • Online Escape Room, 9.30am-10.30am
  • Social Media: Pinterest, 11am-12pm

Inspire Stapleford Library and Learning Centre, Thursday 19 October:

  • Online Escape Room, 9.30am-10.30am
  • Social Media: Pinterest, 11am-12pm

For further information on Inspire Learning’s Digital and IT Skills courses, visit: inspireculture.org.uk/digitalskills

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, October 14, 2023

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Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, October 14, 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 (14/10/23)

4 5 0 9 3 6

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.

DARTS: Calverton’s Gleaners ‘A’ start new league season in style

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DARTS: Calverton’s Gleaners ‘A’ start new league season in style

Lowdham & District Village Mens Dart League RESULTS October 11

The new darts season promises to be a tight affair this season with three of the five season openers ending in a tie.

The Gleaners in Calverton were runners up last season and this year they have entered two teams. The Gleaners ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams met in the first game of the season with the ‘A’ team winning comfortably 5 – 1.

Last years unbeaten league winners the Gedling Club were held to a draw against last year’s third place finishers the Calverton Working Mens Club (CWMC).

New players and teams are always welcome and with seven of the ten teams based in the borough it’s a great way to spend your Wednesday evening. If you want to get involved or learn more, you can visit the league Facebook page here .

Gedling groups urged to apply for latest round of community grants

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Gedling groups urged to apply for latest round of community grants

Voluntary and community groups across Gedling helping to improve the health and wellbeing of residents are now able to apply for the latest round of financial support which opened for applications on Monday, October 2.

Nottinghamshire County Council have announced that thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund, eligible groups will once again be able to apply for a range of grants to help to contribute to meeting their needs. 

These include two types of cost-of-living grants aimed at groups who are:

  • Helping those who are struggling to buy nutritious food to help improve health and well-being and build resilience. Groups can apply for up to £5,000;
  • In need of a contribution towards their own rising energy bills to help keep their welcoming and warm centres and halls open across the county, particularly during the winter months. Once again, groups can apply for up to £5,000.

Groups can also apply for up to £20,000 in capital grants to help towards improvements to facilities that help improve health, wellbeing, and the environment such as improvements to sports facilities, play areas or green spaces.

Revenue grants are also available to help projects with their day-to-day running costs such as paying wages and bills. Groups can apply for up to £5,000, to help access to community-based services for those most in need or for schemes which benefit the environment. 

The Gedling Play Forum, based at the Wollaton Avenue Community Centre, was awarded £4,860 as part of the last round of cost-of-living grants to help with rising energy bills. 

It also receives £12,208 a year to help with staff costs thanks to revenue funding.

Anne Crosbie, resource centre coordinator at Gedling Play Forum, explained to Nottinghamshire County Council how this funding has benefitted the charity, which offers play and creative craft activities for local children that not only help them to be more healthy and active, but encourages youngsters to be more environmentally-aware as recycled materials are often used in craft sessions.   

She said: “Receiving the cost-of-living grant earlier year has meant we are now able to open an extra day and can offer a warm hub for the local community, which is vital as we approach the winter months.

“The support we get to help with staff costs via the revenue grant is invaluable as it means we have been able to retain our member of staff and take on a part time administrator. This has allowed us to increase our work with community partners across the borough.

“I would encourage any community organisation providing support to local people to apply.

“The online application process is straight-forward. We needed to get support from a local county councillor when we applied to the Revenue Fund.

“My top tip is have a look at the questions first and then prepare your figures as this will save time and ensure that you have all your information to hand when completing your application.”

Councillor John Cottee, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, welcomed this latest round of funding.

He said: “The work of community groups, voluntary organisations and parish councils help to make our communities an even better place to live, so I’m delighted that the latest round is about to open for several grants.  

“Eligible groups have until 24 November to get their applications in.”

Councillor Matt Barney, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Public Health, added: “As we approach the winter months, we are more aware than ever of the tireless work of these groups. Their work helps improve the health and well-being of our residents who need it the most.”

More than 120 groups have already received cost-of-living grants worth a total of £300,000 from the first two rounds of these grants.

Eligible groups can apply for all four types of grants to help meet their specific needs in line with the criteria.

Each application will need to clearly explain how the money will be used, if successful.

The deadline for applications is 24 November. For further details of eligibility criteria as well as how to apply go to: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/LCF

For further financial support and advice, check the council’s dedicated cost-of-living support page: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/business-community/cost-of-living-support

Man suspected of being unlicensed Gangmaster arrested after farm raid in Calverton

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Man suspected of being unlicensed Gangmaster arrested after farm raid in Calverton

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of acting as a gangmaster without a licence after police carried out a raid of a farm in Calverton.

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police and Immigration Enforcement carried out the operation yesterday afternoon (12).

A Belgian national was arrested by the GLAA and has now been released on bail until December.

Searches were also made by the GLAA of addresses in Lowdham and Nottingham in addition to the location in Calverton.

Investigations are ongoing.

GLAA Investigating Officer Dale Walker said: “We responded to intelligence indicating the alleged unlicensed supply of workers in the agricultural sector. Anyone who supplies workers into this sector must be licensed by the GLAA.

“As an agency we are committed to enforcing a robust and effective licensing scheme so businesses are not undercut and workers receive all the rights they are entitled to by law.

“The activity this week was only made possible by the support and commitment of our partner agencies who were generous with the time and resource they made available to us for the operation. Partnership working is crucial in protecting vulnerable workers from exploitation.”

If you have information indicating the unlicensed supply of labour in the GLAA’s regulated sectors of agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering, and food processing and packaging, you can contact the authority by emailing intelligence@gla.gov.uk or by using the online reporting form.

Mapperley event to help Gedling borough residents improve their health and wellbeing

Emily Sanchez
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Mapperley event to help Gedling borough residents improve their health and wellbeing

A group of local GP practices have come together to offer a free health and wellbeing event for families in the borough tomorrow (14).

Two local Primary Care Networks (PCN) in Gedling borough (Arrow and Synergy) are hosting their first health and wellbeing event from 11am to 2pm at Westdale Lane Community Centre in Mapperley.

A PCN is a group of GP practices working together with other local organisations, such as community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services and alongside local communities, to provide integrated health and care services to the local population. 

Representatives from local health and care and voluntary organisations will be at the event sharing information about their services and interactive sessions focused on wellbeing.

On top of information from local services, attendees can also expect:   

  • Cost of living advice and support  
  • Advice from local health and care professionals  
  • Health checks 
  • Free healthy food and freebies
  • Sports and activity opportunities  
  • Lots of things for the kids to take part in too!

Arrow and Synergy PCNs have worked in partnership with Gedling Borough Council, local NHS, South Notts Place-Based Partnership and local voluntary and community organisations to organise the event.

Arrow PCN clinical director Dr Umar Ahmed said: “As two Primary Care Networks, we recognised, that if we came together along with other key local organisations, that we had an opportunity to put on an event that is open to our whole community to help tackle some of the issues that impact on people’s wellbeing. We hope that by bringing so many organisations and experts together, we can support local people to make their health a priority. 

“I hope that our patients and local people can find the time to join us on Saturday 14 October, to find out more about the support that is available and that by coming along to this event, you can access the help and advice you need to improve your health and wellbeing.”

For more information about the event, please contact: Antonia.smith2@nottshc.nhs.uk

Your pleasure is their terror: Graham Finch thinks it’s time to ban fireworks for the sake of pets and pensioners

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Your pleasure is their terror: Graham Finch thinks it’s time to ban fireworks for the sake of pets and pensioners

I wouldn’t be disappointed one bit if fireworks were to ever be banned across Britain; they can go out with a big bang in my view.

Their bright colours and loud noises circle the air in a flurry of excitement, yet whilst all this exhilaration is going on pets are left at home quivering in fear. Fireworks are not part of their life. They do not understand what they are. To them, the noises and flashing lights that make us so happy are enough to scare them to death.  

These symptoms of fear can then lead to them running away and getting lost, heart-attacks, other severe damages and, ultimately, death. Are setting off fireworks, that can then lead to such pain and misery for both animal and owner, really worth keeping? Of course not.

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Another crucial point to note is the effect it has on birds. The debris that comes after the fireworks have exploded is toxic, and this can result in the deaths of birds and other wildlife.

It’s also important to note the dangers that come from using fireworks. Fireworks contain gunpowder, meaning that they are essentially an explosive. They come with a risk of fires, burns, and death. In the UK you can purchase a firework when you are eighteen and over. The most worrying thing is that fireworks will likely be set off at parties, where alcohol may be involved, and so people’s awareness will be knocked.

There is a definite lack of awareness of just how truly dangerous fireworks are and this results in unnecessary injuries each year that put even more strain on our creaking NHS in the winter months – it’s busiest time!  

I really hope that one day a ban will be put into place so that our animals, owners, the elderly and others (who are equally at risk) are spared from this unnecessary explosive start to November.

As children, we are taught not to play with fire, yet that’s exactly what we are doing when fireworks are around! It makes no sense! Ban the lot!

State of Square so unfair

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Carlton Square (PICTURE: Gedling Eye)

It really is time something was done about Carlton Square.

I ventured down there the other day and it’s in desperate need of a facelift. It’s stuck in the past and with the high street struggling in general, retailers need all the help they can get – and being based in this ageing monstrosity is doing these local shops any favours.

There are some really good independent retailers and cafes on the Square – and I delight in supporting them on an almost daily basis with my hard-earned cash, but now Wilkos has gone things could get desperate.

I would now ask the owners of this shopping centre to come down, take a look at the state it’s in and put your hands in your pockets to pay for a much-needed facelift to help give these great local businesses a fighting chance of survival. You’ve taken lots of money off them in rent, so it’s time to give something back.

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