Formed in 1963 and named after Richard Parkes Bonington, a painter of the English school who was born and raised in Arnold, the Bonington Players is now one of the leading amateur theatre groups in Nottinghamshire.
They began with performances at the Old People’s Welfare Centre on Nottingham Road, since renamed Arnold Community Centre and the group still uses this as a rehearsal venue, workshop and storage facility however the Players became the resident theatre company at the Bonington Theatre when it opened in 1982.
The group had campaigned hard for a theatre in Arnold to replace the original Bonington Theatre which dated back to 1912 but which was closed in 1957 and later demolished. The new Bonington Theatre was eventually built as part of the new Arnold Leisure Centre complex in the centre of the town and it offers the very best experience for present day theatregoers with comfortable seating, excellent sight-lines, a friendly licensed bar and ample adjacent free car parking.
Lindsey Hemingway from The Bonington Players said “We continue to offer our patrons three productions a season with a wide choice of theatre from serious drama to rip-roaring farce, from classic plays to modern pieces, and with occasional forays into musical theatre and pantomime.
“Over the years we have performed the works of William Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, JB Priestley, Agatha Christie, Philip King, Alan Ayckbourn, Michael Frayn, Alan Bennett, Joe Orton, Ray Cooney, John Cleese, Nicolai Gogol, Georges Feydeau, Jean Anouilh, Arthur Miller, Neil Simon and many others.”
The Bonington Players is a long-standing member of NANDA which exists to support and promote all aspects of amateur theatre within the county. In this years awards evening at the NANDA Play of the Year awards. Wayne Hill received the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance of Jim Trott in The Vicar of Dibley and Tony Tomlinson won the award for Best Set Design for I am a Camera. There were also Special Mentions for acting for Sheila Millington, Lindsey Hemingway, Chris Gardner, Adrian Bacon and Jenny Adams, and Adrian Bacon got another Mention for his costumes for Vicar of Dibley.
Lindsey added “We regularly win awards in their festivals for acting, directing, set design, costumes and stage presentation. We pride ourselves on staging the very best of amateur theatre in Arnold and earning a reputation for the high professional standards that we achieve. ”
Next up for the Players is The Rule of Three by Agatha Christie which runs from Wednesday, October 18 to Saturday, October 21. This triple bill of one-act murder mysteries combines: the light-hearted comedy Afternoon at the Seaside, in which a detective attempts to find a priceless emerald necklace and the culprit who stole it; The Rats, a dark and chilling tale in which a pair of adulterous lovers find themselves lured to a flat, trapped like rats and framed for murder; and finally, The Patient, a tense thriller in which a woman has been hospitalised after seemingly falling from her balcony.
Tickets can be purchased from The Bonington Theatre Box Office or online HERE.
More information including contact details about The Bonington Players can be found on their social channel HERE or via their website HERE.
Housing developers hoping to gain planning permission in Gedling borough could soon have to agree to install drainage before construction work begins under new measures being proposed.
Gedling Borough Council intends to introduce ‘local guidance’ to address the problem of flooding that has blighted a number of residential areas in the borough – with surface water from elevated new housing developments during heavy rainfall being blamed.
During this week’s Gedling Borough Council meeting (20) , councillors for the Trent Valley Ward, Cllr Sam Smith and Cllr Mike Adams tabled a motion recommending that the Council’s Cabinet introduce a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) that ensures adequate drainage is installed first on any new housing development site before any other construction works are carried out and that the Planning Department continue imposing planning conditions requiring the implementation of measures to ensure that surface water run-off is mitigated during the construction phase of new housing development on elevated sites.
PICTURED: Flooding in Burton Joyce (PHOTO: Cllr Sam Smith)
While tabling the motion, Cllr Sam Smith said: “Orchard Close, Bulcote Drive, Main Street, Trentham Gardens, Chesterfield Drive and Carnarvon Drive in Burton Joyce and Hamilton Close in Arnold are, to name just a few residential roads, that are now all subject to severe flooding caused by water-run off from housing development sites.
“We all know that new housing developments can often cause noise, dust and construction traffic over the period of when they are in construction but some, which are built on a hill or above existing properties, also cause flooding which means, each time it rains heavily, water runs off the building site, flooding gardens, driveways, garages, properties, shops and businesses. Flood water can have a devastating impact and, once it finally drains away, it leaves behind a sea of mud which is then trampled into properties and blocks drains.
“All this leaves our residents worrying about when the next rainfall is, as it could cause even worse flooding, if it begins raining again before this Council has deployed the road sweeper or the County Council has dredged the drains.”
Cllr Sam Smith then called upon all councillors to vote for his motion
“It doesn’t have to be like this every time a new housing development is built on a hill,” he said.
“We, tonight, could vote for this motion to help prevent it by asking our planning officers to continue imposing planning conditions requiring the implementation of measures to ensure that surface water run-off is mitigated during the construction phase of new housing developments on elevated sites and recommending the introduction of a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) that ensures adequate drainage is installed first on any new housing development site before any other construction works are carried out.”
“While this Council may now apply a condition to future applications on elevated sites, an SPD will strengthen that and add further detail to the policies within the Local Plan. Providing more detailed advice and guidance and ensuring drainage pre-construction stage is a material consideration in decision-making here within our borough.”
Before a vote took place on the motion, Cllr Mike Adams said: “We are fully in favour of improvements to the way that developments are [constructed] within Gedling [Borough].
“If they are done in the right way, we should see sustainable drainage in all developments whether that be in the centre of towns or whether that be a residential or business development. I want to see wildlife in these locations where you are able to dump the water. We need to take surface water away as it causes a lot of damage.”
All Gedling borough councillors voted in favour of the motion. As a result, a report on the possibility of introducing the SPD will be presented to Cabinet meeting in the New Year.
Starting and running a business in Gedling, like anywhere else, comes with a host of challenges. Among these challenges, managing your finances effectively is crucial. Whether you’re just launching your startup or have been in business for a while, bookkeeping plays a pivotal role in your success. Here are the top five bookkeeping recommendations that any Gedling entrepreneur should know:
Organise your financial records from Day One
The foundation of efficient bookkeeping lies in meticulous organisation. As a Gedling entrepreneur, it’s vital to establish a system to keep track of all your financial transactions from the very beginning. This includes invoices, receipts, bank statements, and any other documents related to your business finances.
One common and effective method is to use accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero. These tools can help you record income and expenses, generate financial reports, and even automate certain tasks. By consistently inputting your financial data into such software, you’ll have real-time insights into your business’s financial health, making it easier to make informed decisions.
Separate personal and business finances
It may be easier said than done, but one of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make is commingling their personal and business finances, as seen by London-based accountants like GSM & Co. Open a separate business bank account and credit card to maintain accurate records and simplify your bookkeeping. This separation makes it easier to track business expenses and income, and it’s also a key step in maintaining legal and financial liability protection for your business.
Additionally, separating your finances will be a great help during tax season, reducing the likelihood of audits or complications!
Regularly reconcile your accounts
Reconciliation is comparing your recorded financial transactions with those on your bank statements. It’s essential for identifying discrepancies, errors, or fraudulent activities. Dedicate monthly time to reconcile your bank accounts, credit cards, and any other financial accounts your business uses.
By staying on top of this process, you can quickly spot any anomalies and address them promptly. This helps prevent accounting errors from snowballing into major financial problems.
Track your expenses thoroughly
Proper expense tracking is a crucial aspect of bookkeeping that can save you money in the long run. Keep detailed records of all your business expenses, no matter how small they may seem. This includes everything from office supplies and travel expenses to rent and utilities.
These records are not only essential for tax purposes but also for identifying areas where you can cut costs or optimise spending. Deductions and tax credits can also be maximised when you have a comprehensive record of your expenses.
Seek help when needed
While having a good grasp of your business’s finances is essential, don’t hesitate to seek professional help when necessary. Accountants and bookkeepers can provide valuable guidance on tax planning, financial strategy, and compliance with local regulations. As your business grows, you may find it challenging to manage all aspects of your finances on your own. Hiring a professional can save you time and money in the long run by ensuring that your financial records are accurate and that you’re taking advantage of all available tax benefits.
Effective bookkeeping is a fundamental component of running a successful business – in Gedling or anywhere else. By implementing these bookkeeping recommendations, you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions, save money, and keep your business on the path to success.
A quiet week in the planning department with applications including a garage conversion, tree works and new studio apartments being amongst the applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council and validated over the last week.
Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers validated this week (w/e 22/9/23) and will now decide on.
Variation of condition 2 (approved details) of planning permission 2022/0031 – approval of the conversion of the garage/store building to residential dwelling including extensions.
225 Longdale Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9AH. Ref. No: 2023/0665
Removal of 8 x Leylandii trees and their replacement with laurels.
2 Bank Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EF. Ref. No: 2023/0644TCA
Gedling Borough Council says that financial problems leave it with “little choice” but to find new ways of making money – including selling off land for potential housing.
The council relaunched a public consultation in August about plans to dispose of land off Killisick Lane, Arnold.
The land was previously the subject of a similar consultation in 2022 before residents spoke in numbers to tell the authority they wanted it protected.
However, the Labour-led council reopened talks over reusing the open space as neighbouring landowners plan land sales for separate housing plans.
Separate plans have already been put forward on nearby plots – including between Brookfields Garden Centre and Mellish Rugby Club, on Mapperley Plains.
The Labour-led council adds a new planning application for separate land is expected “imminently” by a developer, affecting its own plans for the Killisick Lane land.
It says this meant it had to “act quickly” and relaunch the consultation – which ran from August 4 to August 18 – despite previously being told not to use the land for housing.
Speaking during the full council meeting on Wednesday (September 20), Cllr John Clarke (Lab), the authority’s leader, said: “We thought it only right to go back to the people to let them have their say.”
His comments came after a question was posed by Claire Richards, a local resident involved with the Friends of Hobbucks Nature Reserve group.
This protected nature reserve sits close to the land at Killisick Lane and residents previously feared it could be put at risk by housing plans.
Ms Richards asked: “Despite the commitment from Gedling Borough Council just last year not to sell the land, why has the sale of this land been brought back to the table?
“A consultation took place over the school summer holiday period with just two weeks for residents to respond.”
Responding, Cllr Clarke said the authority “listened to the views” of residents last year but confirmed “a number of things have changed” since the 2022 decision.
This included new housing plans for nearby fields which meant action was needed by the council this summer.
Cllr Clarke said: “We needed to move quickly during the summer to secure a more comprehensive form of development on the wider housing allocation.
“If it’s possible to secure a more comprehensive form of development, the Hobbucks Nature Reserve would not only be preserved but could be improved and extended.
“This, I’m sure, is something local residents who use that area would welcome.”
He also said the Hobbucks Nature Reserve was designated as a local nature reserve in March 2015, protecting it from development.
And he said the council needs to take steps to generate extra income from the land due to funding issues from the Government.
He added: “We have continued to receive [consultation] responses since [it closed] and these will be taken into consideration when decisions in relation to the land are made.
“We are one of the worst-affected councils in the country in terms of Government funding and we’re being left with little choice but to look at ways to generate income so we can continue to provide our services.”
Cllr Helen Greensmith (Con), who represents the Dumbles ward, raised concerns about the plans in a later discussion about council scrutiny.
She said: “May I remind councillors there was a consultation prior to the borough council elections [in May].
“Labour made promises not to sell this land as many residents were against it. I can only assume this was to win votes.
“Now they’ve done a complete U-turn on this matter by starting the new consultation on selling it off to a developer.”
A councillor is calling for more to be done on air quality in his constituency.
Cllr Russell Whiting, who represents the Colwick ward on Gedling Borough Council, revealed that the latest figures show levels of nitrogen dioxide are currently more than three times over the World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline limits in the area.
Speaking at Gedling Borough Council’s meeting last night (20) Cllr Whiting bemoaned the lack of action from Nottinghamshire County Council, and called for a united approach from everyone involved to bring levels down.
WHO recommends maximum Nitrogen Dioxide levels of 10 micrograms per cubic metre, but in Colwick the figure is regularly three times that and in two months last year even breached UK Government levels of 40 micrograms per cubic metre.
Cllr Whiting said after the meeting: “Air quality affects everyone and poor air quality especially harms our most vulnerable neighbours. Research shows that it can harm the development of children’s brains and lungs, while the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are also impacted.
“It is not good enough for the government to be happy with such high levels of air pollution. I am pleased that Gedling Borough Council is taking action, but we need Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and the owners of the Colwick Industrial Estate to work alongside Gedling Borough Council to bring these numbers down.”
WHO data shows that almost all of the global population (99%) breathe air that exceeds their guideline limits and contains high levels of pollutants.
They said:”The combined effects of ambient air pollution and household air pollution is associated with seven million premature deaths annually.”
Police have found up to 30 manhole covers inside a van after being alerted that iron grates were being ripped up and stolen from a Burton Joyce street.
Officers were called to Main Street at around 9.50pm on Tuesday (September 19) after a member of the public spotted multiple people pulling up the covers and putting them inside a van.
Grates were later found to be missing from several streets in the village.
Officers worked with Derbyshire Police to locate a van suspected to be involved, which was pulled over in Long Eaton and searched.
As well as the manhole covers, officers recovered a knife from inside the vehicle, while one of the occupants refused to undertake a breath test after police suspected they could be under the influence.
Two men, aged 32 and 37, were arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of a knife in a public place. The 37-year-old was further detained on suspicion of failing to cooperate with a preliminary test.
“Thefts of this nature ultimately cost us all as taxpayers in Nottinghamshire.
“Damaging the highway by ripping up infrastructure like this also has the potential to be very dangerous for pedestrians and motorists.
“We attended the incident quickly and I’m pleased we were able to work closely with colleagues in another force to trace this vehicle and arrest two suspects.
“I’d also like to thank the member of the public for alerting us that this theft was taking place.
“Our investigation remains ongoing, so anyone with any information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 775 of 19 September 2023, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
At least three candidates have now been confirmed on the ballot sheet for the election to appoint the East Midlands’ first regional mayor.
Voters across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire are expected to go to the polls next May to select the first person for the role.
It comes as part of the region’s £1.14bn devolution deal signed with ministers last year aimed at bringing extra cash and spending power to local leaders.
The vote is the first of its kind in the East Midlands and is planned to redress per-head spending imbalances in the region compared with neighbouring areas.
Overall, it will bring at least £38m every year for 30 years to invest in projects relating to public health, transport, education and skills, housing, economic development and the environment.
Further cash will also be provided during annual Whitehall budgets and spending reviews aimed at boosting locally-led projects in the region.
The regional mayor plan is similar to deals already in place across other regions like Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and South Yorkshire.
The powers and funding will be monitored by a new combined authority, made up of representatives from the city and county councils which signed the deal.
Further seats on the authority will be handed to ‘non-constituent’ district and borough councils across the two counties as well as to industry leaders.
Leicestershire and Leicester councils did not opt to join the combined authority, despite it being officially named ‘East Midlands’.
The authority will then be controlled by an elected political mayor – similar to Labour’s Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester – who will dictate policy direction and have budget-setting powers.
This person is due to be elected in May next year pending the official legislation – the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – passes through Parliament in the coming months.
Now the two largest political parties have officially confirmed their candidates for the poll after the Conservatives selected Ben Bradley this weekend.
Cllr Bradley, Mansfield’s MP and the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, was long rumoured for the role and officially confirmed his candidacy this summer.
The party then selected him as its candidate following a selection process on Saturday (September 16). He stood against Cllr Barry Lewis, leader of Derbyshire County Council.
Cllr Bradley told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “I’ve been working on this for two years and I’m the only person in the contest who really understands what an opportunity this is for us to invest.
“I’m from and know all of these places. I grew up in north Derbyshire, went to school in Derby, I went to university in Nottingham and I live and work in north Nottinghamshire now.
“This is my home, it’s where my family is from and I’ve got those links across the whole region.
“I’m looking forward to a busy eight months and a campaign to get that across, and also to get people interested and engaged with what this is about.”
He will stand against Claire Ward, the candidate Labour selected for the poll at the start of August.
Ms Ward was previously Labour MP for Watford MP from 1997 to 2010 and currently sits as chair of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust.
She secured victory against Paddy Tipping, the former Nottinghamshire police and crime commissioner, and John Hess, the former BBC East Midlands political editor, following a summer hustings.
She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “The East Midlands has been overlooked for far too long, the Government talks about ‘levelling up’ the north and south but we get forgotten.
“It has some of the greatest potential, a rich industrial heritage, and I want to bring investment into it to significantly improve our job opportunities.
“It’s not a great deal and I’d like to have seen more money and greater powers, particularly around health and social care.
“The opportunity to get back into politics to try and address some of this, I think, will improve the health and wellbeing for all.”
The third confirmed candidate on the ballot sheet is Cllr Matt Relf (Ash Ind), Ashfield District Council’s cabinet member for growth, regeneration and local planning.
He was the cabinet member responsible for securing the authority’s £62.6m Towns Fund deal among other packages and has recently been selected as the leader of the Independent group at East Midlands Councils.
He previously told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “I’m born and bred in this area, I love it and I want to see it prosper.
“The Government has decided this [devolution deal] is going to happen and there are money and powers that come with it. We’d be daft not to take it.
“I’ve got experience and background in business, running my own since 2009, I have a great deal of background around transport planning and we’ve done a great deal of work here around skills.
“These are going to be the main tenets of the combined authority.”
And Then Come The Nightjars (15)– Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 22 – Thu 28 Sep, Various Times £6.80pp £5pp on Tuesdays
A heart-warming story of friendship and survival set against the backdrop of the 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak. Adapted for the screen from Bea Roberts’ multi-award-winning stage play, And Then Come the Nightjars tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a Devon farmer and the vet who is assigned to cull his precious herd. Nigel Hastings and David Fielder reprise their hugely successful on-stage roles as Jeff and Michael, with the play’s director Paul Robinson making his feature film directorial debut.
Directed by Paul Robinson With Nigel Hastings, David Fielder 1hr 22 mins // UK 2023
Fri 22 – Thu 28 Sep, Various Times £6.80pp £5.00pp on Tuesdays
Bolan’s Shoes takes us on a tumultuous journey through the height of T. Rex mania in 1970s Liverpool. It captures the heady exhilaration of glam rock mania through the experiences of a group of over-excited kids from a local children’s home before a devastating road accident changes their lives forever.
Years later, and still clinging to the adoration of her childhood idol, survivor Penny takes best friend and fellow Marc Bolan fan, Steffan, to visit his shrine in London, but a chance encounter there catapults her back to the horror she had tried so hard to forget. Light-hearted comedy and supernatural chills abound in this inspirational story that explores the enduring legacy of childhood trauma and the life-affirming power of music.
Directed by Ian Puleston-Davies With Timothy Spall, Leanne Best, Mathew Horne, 1hr 34 mins // UK 2023
Catch-up Screenings: Oppenheimer (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 22 – Mon 25 Sep, Various Times £6.80pp
*Please note, our screening on Monday 25 September will start a little earlier, at 6.30pm
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk, Inception, Interstellar), Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
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
Reminisce with REVIVAL – Bonington Theatre, Arnold
Sat 23 – Sun 24 Sep, Various Times £12pp
Revival is a well-known rock band from Nottingham who celebrate pop music from an era many of us will always hold close to our hearts; memorable tunes ranging from the late fifties to the early seventies (with a few more well-known melodies thrown in for good measure).
The seven piece band was formed in 1990 and quickly discovered their musical tastes were shared by many other people of a certain age! So much so, the chaps quickly found themselves in demand to play an increasing number of concerts and shows all over the country.
Probably the most prestigious venues played by Revival include The London Guildhall (the week after The Queen Mother celebrated her 100th. birthday there) Wollaton Park, Nottingham Albert Hall and The Nottingham Concert Hall. The band was also pleased to appear on BBC TV for “Children in Need” in 2006, and got a mention on Radio 2 from Wogan the same year.
Disney 100: Beauty & the Beast (U) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sat 23 Sep, 10:30am £4.00pp
To celebrate 100 years of Disney, join us in ‘Celebrating Timeless Memories’ with a limited screening programme celebrating 100 years of Disney’s classic, ground-breaking films. The chance to watch these titles on the big screen!
Beauty & the Beast (U) Directed by Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise 1hr 24 mins // US 1967
EVENT CINEMA: A Little Life (Cert 18 TBC) – Bonington Cinema
Thu 28 Sep – Sun 1 Oct, Various Times £12.50
James Norton (Happy Valley) stars in the theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the English language premiere of A Little Life . Following a sell-out West End run, this record-breaking production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara will be released in cinemas across the UK and selected European countries on September 28.
A Little Life follows four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
3hrs 40 mins (Including Interval)
*Content Warning: This production includes strong language, nudity, sexual violence, physical and emotional abuse, self-harm and suicide. It is intended for mature audiences and viewer discretion is advised.
Please contact venue to confirm availability and details
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Hundreds of Wetherspoons pubs across the UK will be offering beer for as low as £2.25 for two weeks next month as part of its autumn real-ale festival.
More than 600 Wetherspoon pubs across the country will be hosting a 12-day real ale festival from Wednesday, October 11 until Sunday, October 22.
Wetherspoons says the special festival beers will be up for grabs for £2.25 at 102 of its pubs. 424 pubs will charge £2.45 and 135 will charge £2.55 for a pint.
They say it’s a good idea to check how much a pint will be in your area so you don’t end up disappointed. If you look at the chain’s website you’ll be able to find information about your local branch.
The real-ale festival and will feature 30 ales, with five international brewers – from the likes of USA, South Africa and the Czech Republic – and 25 ales new to Wetherspoon.
It is only during the 12-day festival you will be able to find the cheaper pints at Wetherspoon pubs.
The beers available as part of its 12-day festival are:
Purity Bunny Hop 3.4% ABV (Purity Brewery, Warwickshire)
Rudgate Vanilla Mild 3.6% (Rudgate Brewery, North Yorkshire)
Acorn 2 Decades 4.0% (Acorn Brewery, South Yorkshire)
Adnams Nut Brown 4.0% (Adnams Brewery, Suffolk)
Black Sheep Finisher 4.0% (Black Sheep Brewery, North Yorkshire)
New Realm Hoptropolis IPA 6.0% (New Realm Brewing, Georgia, USA)
Wychwood King Goblin 6.6% (Wychwood Brewery, Oxfordshire)
Among the festival collection are vegan and gluten-free beers.
Tasting notes on all of the beers will be available in the Wetherspoon venues across the country as part of the festival magazine or a digital version will also be available on the app and Wetherspoon website.
All ales will be available to order at the bar or via the Wetherspoon app.
