Redhill Academy has expressed its pleasure regarding the outstanding achievements of their Year 11s in their GCSEs this summer.
Head Teacher Mike Hardy said:
“This set of results is a testament to our students’ hard work, resilience and talent. Despite the challenging, changing world around them, they have exceeded all expectations and should be incredibly proud of their achievements.
“Alongside their exam success, this group of students have given so much in other areas of academy life, including engaging in competitive sport, performing Arts, Duke of Edinburgh, mentoring and volunteering.
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“I want to thank our staff and parents for the hard work, dedication and support they continue to provide; because of you, our students have worked hard to achieve wonderful academic outcomes, embraced opportunities, learned to trust in themselves and created lasting friendships and memories whilst here at Redhill.
“We look forward to welcoming them into Sixth Form where they will continue to thrive and be valued senior members of our community.”
Mike added that while he hopes that all of the students are pleased with their outcomes, particular recognition goes to Sara Agabani, Rowan Davies-Bright, Ryan Fletcher, Katie Hadley-Killips, Tom Hunter, Keshav Kacker, Jonas Leeks, Natasha Need, Archie Nelson, Megan Reynolds, Erin Shepherd and Natalia Riccardo-Simpson who all achieved higher grades in at least 11 subjects; many of which are a grade 9.
The Redhill Academy is a part of the Redhill Academy Trust.
A Dean Freeman strike five minutes from time saw Carlton Town take maximum points for the third time in three games as they won 2-1 at Winterton Rangers.
In a hard-fought encounter when both sides had spells on top, it looked as if the points were going to be shared after Luke Anderson’s goal for the home side had cancelled out David Adegbola’s opener for the Millers. But after Carlton missed yet another penalty, Freeman was the hero, heading home a Lewis Durow throw in to move the Millers up to third place in the table with nine points from three games.
Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey made two changes to the side which had beaten Maltby Main last time out in the FA Cup. Romello Nangle and Lamin Manneh dropped out due to injury, albeit Manneh stared on the bench. Into the side came Shea Thompson-Harris and Musa Ndaw Jawarra. Adegbola moved into midfield with Thompson-Harris at right back.
Niall Hylton had the first chance of the game, firing just over, but Winterton belied their pointless start to the season by taking the game to Carlton in the opening 25 minutes. The first chance came on eight minutes when only a superb block by Dan Brown prevented Adam Baskerville opening the scoring.
Minutes later Brown was at it again, clearing off the line as Carlton failed to keep hold of any real possession and Winterton tore at them.
Khyle Sargent (foul) and Lewis Durow (dissent) received early yellow cards which seemed unnecessary with the end result that eight players were booked across both teams in a game that had barely a bad tackle.
Carlton took the lead on 27 minutes against the run of play. Durow fed Alex Howes who ran down the left and played a superb driven cross to the far post where Adegbola was on hand to score his first goal for the club.
The goal seemed to spark the Millers into life and minutes later Howes played a wonderful pass from the half way line which sent Hylton away down the left. The wide man still had plenty to do but he held off Sam Aynsley and fired at goal. Nathan Popple in the Winterton goal got the slightest of touches which diverted the ball onto the post and when Hylton tried to convert the rebound a combination of Popple and Clay Bryant kept the ball out of goal.
Rangers suffered a blow when the influential Josh Walker had to be substituted but they still sent over a couple of dangerous crosses which Carlton had to defend. At the other end Thompson-Harris and Durow were looking to get forward, with the latter playing a delightful ball to Hylton to create an opportunity that came to nothing.
Winterton came out for the second half fired up and pinned Carlton back in their own half in the opening minutes. Paul Grimes put a header just wide while Dan Brown headed off the line following a goalmouth scramble.
Carlton still had a threat though and Hylton once again outpaced the home defence before firing inches wide of goal with Popple beaten.
Greg Tempest saw a shot deflected over the bar after good work from substitute Michael Ford, Adegbola and Howes but Winterton’s second half pressure paid off when they equalised on 68 minutes. Steve Ridley’s free kick on the right edge of the penalty area struck the wall and looped up into the air. Felix Annan made a superb save from a close range header from Luke Anderson but couldn’t hold onto the ball and Anderson rifled home.
Five minutes later Carlton had a glorious chance to regain the advantage when goalkeeper Popple hacked substitute Manneh to the ground with a late tackle in the penalty area as the striker burst clear. Fellow substitute Lawrence Gorman had only just come on but Popple redeemed himself, saving Gorman’s penalty and watching with relief as Gorman fired the rebound over the bar.
Brown was on hand to intercept another Winterton attack but it was Carlton who were back on top in the final 15 minutes and with five minutes remaining they scored what turned out to be the winner. A Durow throw from the right was met by a glancing header from Freeman who directed the ball into the corner of the net, just beyond the grasp of Popple, to send the superb away following behind the goal into raptures.
Winterton didn’t give up and a minute later a wonderful Baskerville scissor kick from outside the area had Annan beaten but crashed against the crossbar and was cleared by the Millers. Carlton saw out the six minutes of added time in relative comfort to secure the win, with the entire squad coming over at the end to thank the 30 or so midweek travelling fans for their support.
Carlton Town: F Annan, Shea Thompson-Harris (L Manneh 62), L Durow, D Brown, D Freeman, G Tempest, D Adegbola, K Sargent (M Ford 54), M Jawarra (L Gorman 71), A Howes, N Hylton. Unused subs: N Liburd-Hines, Z Hill
Goals: D Adegbola 27, D Freeman 85; Luke Anderson 68
Fri 25 – Thu 31 Aug, Various Times £6.80pp / £5.00pp on Tuesdays
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Disney 100: Cinderella (U) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 25 – Sat 26 Aug, Various Times £4pp
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. A rare chance for families to watch these titles on the big screen!
Cinderella (U) Directed by Wilfred Jackson 1hr 14 mins // US 1950
Fri 25 – Thu 31 Aug, Various Times £6.80pp / £5.00pp on Tuesdays
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
André Rieu’s 2023 Maastricht Concert: Love Is All Around – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sat 26 – Thu 31 Aug, Various Times £12.50pp
The King of the Waltz invites you to his all-new cinema concert Love is All Around, from his beautiful hometown of Maastricht!
André Rieu will again stage his glorious annual summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square this year. The concert will be a musical feast with heart-warming pieces lovingly chosen by André, covering classics, popular sing-alongs, and delightful waltzes that make you want to dance.
Along with his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, André teams up with the charming Gospel Choir and special surprise guests, bringing you and your loved ones a refreshing, romantic, fun party at your local cinema – you will feel that love is all around!
Share a concert experience filled with music, dance, love and happiness – Only in cinemas!
Papplewick’s classic motorcycle steaming event returns on August 27th-28th, 10:00am-4pm. The event will feature a wide range of classic and vintage motorcycles displayed in the grounds of the pumping station. Plus, music from Zephyr 4 (Sunday) and The Moonshiners (Monday). The beam engines will be in steam along with a full size steam roller, the miniature railway and the Robey winding engine from Linby Colliery. Plus, tours of the underground reservoir (an extra £4 adult and £1 per child applies) and an exhibition of model submarines.
Dice & Balls Fundraiser – Arnold Methodist Church Hall, 1.00pm – 4.00pm
We are organizing a Fundraiser in support of Arnold Foodbank on 31 August at Arnold Methodist Church. All proceeds will go directly to Arnold Foodbank.
Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners, Calverton, 8.30pm
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.
East Midlands Railway’s (EMR) services will be significantly reduced on Saturday, 26 August and Saturday, 2 September due to industrial action by members of the RMT union.
While on Friday, September 1, EMR will run no services due to industrial action by ASLEF – the train drivers union.
On Saturday, 26 August and Saturday, 2 September, most of its routes will be reduced to one train an hour and will only run between 06:30 and 18:30 – with the last departures starting between 15:00 and 16:30.
Due to a number of big events on EMR’s network including, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest, and Manchester Pride, services during the Bank Holiday Weekend are likely to be very busy – especially on Sunday, 27 August, as engineering works are taking place on the East Coast Mainline.
Customers are being advised to travel by rail only if absolutely necessary, check the departure time of their last train before embarking on their journey and be aware that strike action will affect other routes across the country.
Skegness customers should continue to book their journey in advance. If they have already booked and their train is cancelled they will be able to use their ticket on the service before or after.
If a customer’s train is cancelled or delayed or they choose not to travel due to strike action, tickets can be changed to another date, or they can be returned for a full refund at their point of purchase. No administration fee will be charged.
Will Rogers, Managing Director for East Midlands Railway, said: “We will be significantly reducing our services on Saturday, 26 August and Saturday, 2 September due to industrial action by members of the RMT union.
“While on Friday, September 1, EMR will run no services due to industrial action by ASLEF – the train drivers union.
“It is recommended that customers check the departure time of their last train before embarking on their journey and familiarise themselves with the overall impact of the strike on their entire route.
“Due to a number of big events on our network including, Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest, and Manchester Pride, our services on Bank Holiday Weekend are likely to be very busy – especially on Sunday 27 August, as engineering works are taking place on the East Coast Mainline.
Residents from Coppice Lodge care home in Arnold got the chance to climb on board a working fire engine when members of the Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service paid them a visit.
The firefighters from Arnold Fire Station gave the residents a tour of the truck, showing them each tool and what they were used for in emergency situations. The residents tried on the firefighters’ helmets and boots and climbed on board the fire engine to take look inside.
97-year-old resident, Roy Musgrove said, ‘As a child I loved fire engines, so it was amazing to not only see one but also be told about all the different equipment. I even got to hold one of the hoses!
‘The firefighters were so informative; this really has made my day. I’ve had a wonderful morning.’
98-year-old resident, Rose Seston, added, ‘I was called to the fire service during the war and so much has changed since then. It’s been very interesting to see, and the firefighters were so lovely.’
After learning all about the fire engine, the firefighters enjoyed a drink and a chat with the residents.
Korraine Boughen, the Care Manager at Coppice Lodge, said, ‘It was such a pleasure to welcome the firefighters to Coppice Lodge! Our residents had a brilliant time learning all about what it’s like to be a firefighter.
‘It’s very important to us make these relationships with people in our community, and to thank our key workers for all the incredible work they do for us.’
Coppice Lodge is a purpose-built, luxury residential and dementia care home with 64 ensuite bedrooms. With an all-inclusive fee offer designed to give residents peace of mind, it is rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
Central Midlands Alliance League Premier South – August 19
After their third successive home match to kick-start the Central Midlands Alliance Premier South season, Matt Peberday’s Linby side currently sit in seventh place having picked up back-to-back victories.
Numerous changes were made, for both sides, ahead of the clash, Linby starting goalkeeper Glenn Guyatt (dual registration from Keyworth United), a return to the club for Mitchell Slawson (on the bench), and a debut for 17-year-old Evan Smith in defence.
The hosts raced into a two-goal lead inside ten minutes, Dylan Walker with the opening goal after just three minutes when heading a Sean Craven corner past Max Charlottes in the visiting goal (3 mins; 1-0).
The visitors found themselves two goals down less than five minutes later, referee Nigel Smith pointing to the penalty spot after Craven was adjudged to have been fouled, Sanousi Ibrahim stepping up to convert (7 mins; 2-0).
Halfway through the first period and Cromford pulled a goal back following a corner of their own, Joshua Henshaw heading past Guyatt to offer a lifeline (22 mins; 2-1); it would be a short-lived one however when, five minutes before the interval, Linby restored their two-goal advantage.
Visiting shot-stopper, Charlottes, was faced with a one-on-one situation with the attacking Dylan Walker, who proceeded to fire home his sides’ third of the afternoon (40 mins; 3-1), the hosts with a seemingly comfortable lead at the break.
That comfort lasted but a matter of minutes upon the restart, Cromford making a game of it just two minutes into the second when a cross is fired home from six yards out by Declan Jenkins (47 mins; 3-2).
Fortunately for the hosts, that would be the end of the scoring, although there were several chances for Linby to extend their tally midway through the half as Mason Moore struck Charlottes upright, and Brad Gregory fired an effort wide of goal, within minutes of each other, they holding out for the three points.
Just one point splits the top seven sides in the division in this early stage, with Derby Singh Brothers sitting top of the pile, next up for Linby, a road trip to fellow, joint-second place side, Mickleover RBL, on Saturday 26 August (KO 15:00).
Linby CW – Glenn Guyatt, Evan Smith (Coupe, 63), Ethan Fells, Sanousi Ibrahim, Alex Patterson, Josh Wass (capt), Dylan Walker (Slawson, 60), Ewan Gibson (Gillan, 65), Ashdon Bernard (Gregory, 70), Sean Craven, Mason Moore (subs – Mitchell Slawson, Bradley Gregory, Tom Coupe, Connor Gillan)
Cromford & Wirksworth – Max Charlottes, Samuel Appleby, Aaron Taylor, Lewis Land, Joshua Henshaw, Steve Mallinder, Ryan Smith, Ben Cartwright, Daniel Watson, Declan Jenkins, Noah Evans (subs – Jordan Watts, Joseph Geeson, Matthew Dranfield, Scott Taylor, Graham Whysall)
Officials – Nigel Smith; Simon Owen; Howard Bevan
Linby MOM – Sanousi Ibrahim
Att: 65
NB – the draw has been made for the Nottinghamshire FA Senior Trophy First Round (to be played 7 October), Linby CW will play host to Meden Vale Colts
A Bestwood Village man left with debilitating symptoms after sustaining a brain injury during a half marathon is bravely returning to the same event next month, in aid of Headway – the brain injury association.
In September 2019, Andy Southey was happily running the Robin Hood Half Marathon when things suddenly took a turn for the worse.
The 31-year-old recalled: “With three miles to go and feeling great, I glanced down at my watch; that’s the last thing I remember.
“The next thing I recall was lying in the back of an ambulance going in and out of consciousness. I had blacked out and suffered a concussion that a doctor wouldn’t diagnose until two weeks too late. Due to the late diagnosis, I suffered from post- concussion syndrome, a dark chapter in my life.”
Although concussion is sometimes described as a ‘mild traumatic brain injury’ – and, for most people, concussion symptoms will resolve themselves in a few days or weeks – some people, like Andy, may go on to struggle in the aftermath.
Post-concussion syndrome can include symptoms such as nausea, headaches, dizziness and impaired concentration. It can also lead to anxiety and depression.
“At my worst, I couldn’t walk properly, dress or even wash myself. I couldn’t finish simple sentences, do basic maths or even, at times, remember how old I was,” said Andy.
“I was perpetually fatigued, had constant headaches and slept for large parts of the day.”
Following his brain injury, it took Andy three months to return to work and six months to be able to work full-time.
“However, even after being back at work, the ongoing physical recovery would take longer, and the mental impact is still a journey I’m on today,” he said.
“I want to do the run to raise awareness around concussions and raise funds for Headway – the brain injury association, which is doing fantastic work improving lives after brain injuries. This time I’m calling it ‘the Headway Half.'”
However, Andy won’t be doing it alone. He will be running with his brother Dave Southey and friend Matt ‘Tommo’ Thompson.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this but, despite all the hurt and trauma, I’m rerunning the Robin Hood Half Marathon again,” said Andy. “There are trauma triggers left, right and centre, but I want to write a new story. It’s time to face my fears.”
To support Andy’s fundraiser for Headway – the brain injury association, visit his Just Giving page. For more information or support with brain injuries, visit Headway’s website here.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP, was welcomed to Netherfield on Wednesday (16) by Gedling MP Tom Randall.
The pair took part in Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) activities that children were enjoying at Netherfield’s Loco Centre.
]During the visit, Mr Randall said: “I am delighted that the Prime Minister is here in Netherfield to witness the positive impact that the Holiday Activities and Food Programme is having on children and families across Gedling. Not only does the HAF provide a nutritious meal for children during the school holidays, it also provides enrichment activities which many are enjoying here at the Loco Centre.
“The Loco Centre is at the heart of Netherfield’s community and it is great to see a former GP surgery being enjoyed by children and families after being transformed into a fantastic community space thanks to huge community fundraising efforts and Trustee Tina Simpson.”
During the visit, the Prime Minister and Mr Randall MP joined in with children playing table tennis, table football, boxing and arts and crafts.
After his visit, the Prime Minister, said: “It was great to visit the Loco Youth Centre in Netherfield and see the Government funded Holiday Activities and Food Programme in action and all the fantastic work Tina and her team are doing.
“HAF is a great example of how the Conservatives are delivering locally for children, families, and communities in Gedling. I know how passionate Tom is about ensuring all children have the best start in life and will keep working hard to build stronger communities and supporting families across Gedling.”
HAF events take place across Nottinghamshire during each school holiday and are coordinated by Nottinghamshire County Council. Its Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cllr Tracey Taylor, was also part of the visit in Netherfield and said “It was fantastic to welcome the Prime Minister to Nottinghamshire and show him a taste of the opportunities available in the county during the school holidays.
“We know that school holidays can be difficult times for some families who struggle financially, so I am pleased that we are able to provide the free Holiday Activities and Food Programme across Nottinghamshire during the summer holidays. Opportunities like this help to keep children safe, occupied and fed during the school holidays, and make a real difference to the happiness and health of families who might otherwise not have access to holiday activities.
“I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the session at the Loco Centre and seeing the young people having fun. It was wonderful to see in action an example of what’s on offer and the positive impact it has for families.”
Trustee of the Loco Centre, Tina Simpson, said “Amazing to be able to show off our great community facility to the Prime Minister and to host the Government’s Holiday Activity and Food Programme here in Netherfield for our families and children to enjoy.
“Running the programme is certainly hard work. This year for the first time we have had fantastic support from The Pythian Club, Gedling Play Forum, Spotlight Theatre club, Jigsaw Homes and Gedling Borough Council who have worked with the Forum to provide seven days of fabulous activities for the children of Netherfield. None of this would be possible without the input from the centre staff and volunteers who serve the community in making the HAF programme happen.”
Community projects which include improvements to sporting facilities, play areas and the local visitor experience are set to share more than £233,500 worth of Nottinghamshire County Council grants.
Twenty-eight groups and organisations in total are to receive capital grants via the latest round of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Communities Fund (LCF).
Gedling borough will see The Friends of Moor Pond Woods, Calverton Parish Council, Ravenshead Parish Council, Woodborough Parish Council and Calverton and Woodborough Allotment Association receiving over £50,000 of the funding between them:
Calverton Parish Council – £20,000 – to buy and install new play equipment to improve James Seeley Park;
Calverton and Woodborough Allotment Association – £2,000 – the grant will be put towards purchasing ‘greener’ equipment and tools and improving an access road and paths at the allotments for the benefit of residents, in particular wheelchair users;
Friends of Moor Pond Woods –£2,175 – to cover the costs of replacing the interpretation boards and creating a virtual tour as part of the ongoing drive to improve the visitor experience and tourism;
Woodborough Parish Council – £6,572 – for the installation of an extended rubber mulch area to provide a safer, cushioned surface to improve the safety of the Governors’ Field Play Area;
Ravenshead Parish Council –£20,000 – to fund the refurbishment and modernisation of Ravenshead Leisure Centre and to also help it meet Football Association-quality standards;
It means that the respective groups will be able to use the funding to continue their tireless work improving the health and well-being of residents and helping make communities an even better place to live.
Eligible groups were invited to apply for up to £20,000, with the next round of grants due to open later this autumn.
Councillor John Cottee, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, said he was delighted so many groups, voluntary organisations and parish councils applied for funding.
He said: “We are proud to continue to offer these capital grants which help support the wonderful work of the voluntary sector in Nottinghamshire.
“Community groups and charities provide a crucial lifeline to people of all ages and those who have been successful in securing funding this time have all demonstrated that they are helping residents to live healthier and more independent lives.
“Since it was launched almost two years ago, the LCF has proved to be a huge success and has made life so much easier for groups and organisations to access support to continue their invaluable work.
“I’d like to thank all the organisations for taking the time to apply for funding and wish them well for the future.”
The 23 other groups that will share £233,537 of LCF capital grants are:
Attenborough Elderflowers – Station Adopters – £1,200 – the grant will cover the costs of design work and buying art materials as part of a project to create ‘Street Art’ for the benefit of visitors to Attenborough Station;
Blidworth Parish Council – £2,000 – to purchase trail boards and digital information as part of a project to create a ‘Blidworth Walking Trail’ depicting the history and points of interest of the village;
Chilwell Memorial Institute and Hall – £15,000 – to cover renovation costs and buy a 100-year plaque as part of a project to develop Chilwell Memorial Hall by converting a room to provide an additional, accessible, and environmentally-friendly community space which will accommodate a wider range of activities for the benefit of the community;
Coddington Village Hall –£7,500 – to cover the costs of refurbishing the toilet facilities and improving access and a baby-changing area as part of a scheme to improve the building’s facilities;
Cropwell Bishop Parish Council – £1,250 – the funding will be used for buying and installing carbon reduced lights at the Parish Council Clerk office (The Old School) as part of ongoing efforts by the council to reduce its carbon footprint;
Egmanton Village Hall – £7,900 – the funding will be used to help cover the costs of developing the building and installing a new, energy efficient heating system and insulation;
Farndon Cricket Club – £20,000 – for the installation of a steel cricket cage and nets to improve safety. It is hoped the improved facilities will attract more players, thereby improving health and wellbeing;
Friends of Cotgrave Country Park – £4,592 – the funding will be put towards the design, manufacture, and installation costs of information boards as part of ongoing efforts to improve the park’s visitor experience;
Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green – £20,000 – to further develop part of the former Shireoaks Colliery site as a ‘Wildlife Discovery Area’ by enhancing the biodiversity, providing a space to learn about the habitats and species. Improvements also include providing a welcoming and safe car park and better access for visitors;
Hawton Parish Council – £4,745 – to purchase three gateway signs as part of a project to create a visual impact and ‘a sense of place’ for residents, visitors and passing traffic;
Keyworth Table Tennis Club – £1,327 – to upgrade facilities to improve user experience and attract new members, helping to reduce loneliness and improve health and wellbeing, especially for children and vulnerable adults;
Our Centre, Kirkby in Ashfield –£9,078 – to cover the costs of improving security and implementing energy efficient measures as part of a programme of refurbishments;
Radcliffe Methodist Youth Group and Community Bus – £6,800 – to put towards purchasing a community minibus used by young people which provides a meeting place and promotes health and wellbeing;
Retford Cricket Club – £2,743 – to improve the female toilets and shower facilities as part of the modernisation of the cricket club’s premises, which will benefit the growing number of women and girls participating in the sport and/or social events;
Retford Cricket Club –£936 – the funding will be used as a contribution towards the costs of improving the male toilet facilities;
Retford Tennis Club – £7,184 – to develop the courts with the aim of encouraging more people and volunteers to engage in tennis/walking tennis;
Skegby Parish Church – £14,883 – to help pay for building improvements –including a new heating system, radiators, and toilet facilities – to create a warm, welcoming and accessible space for the benefit of the community which uses the building for a range of activities;
Southwell Town Council – £20,000 – for the installation of a new multi-use, wheelchair-accessible skatepark and Bramley Apple Lawn as part of a project to celebrate the Southwell Bramley Apple heritage;
St John Ambulance – £10,000 – for the provision of an environmentally-friendly, adaptable, mobile ‘Community Support Unit’ and equipment which trained drivers use to offer rapid first aid services for the benefit of countywide residents;
The MOB, Retford – £500 – to help purchase radio microphones for a project which provides young people aged eight to 18 with opportunities to take part in musical theatre experiences, activities, and community performances;
The Social Action Hub, Rainworth – £10,849 – funding will be put towards the cost of redesigning and improving the community space, including the kitchen and toilet facilities, to make it more accessible, welcoming and environmentally friendly – particularly for disabled people;
Whatton-Aslockton Playing Field Trust – £3,625 – to help cover the costs of upgrading the pavilion and making it more accessible to encourage teams and residents to use the facilities;
YMCA Robin Hood Group, Newark and Sherwood – £10,678 – to help fund the purchase of bicycles, bike rack and bicycle storage as part of a wider project to develop safe cycle paths and accessible, connecting routes to improve the health and wellbeing, and bike-riding confidence for people of all ages in the Newark and Sherwood area.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it is unable to publicly name 23 buildings it has identified as ‘high risk’.
The service identified the buildings on its patch following the Grenfell Tower disaster, which killed 72 people in 2017.
The Local Democracy Reporting Service submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the service asking for the locations.
But the service has declined the request, saying the information being made public would “likely endanger the safety of people”.
The service said it believed there was a likelihood of the buildings being targeted by persons with malicious intent, such as terrorists or arsonists, if the information was disclosed.
The buildings, many of the high-rise, are classified as ‘high-risk’ due to factors such as external flammable cladding, poor compartmentation, fire safety defects, or complexity of layout.
The fire service said in its response: “Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service believes that the release of the information to the public would likely endanger the safety of people, residents in the buildings concerned; there are concerns that the names and addresses of tall buildings in residential use could be used by those with malicious intent (such as terrorists or arsonists) to attack or otherwise compromise the safety of these buildings and their residents.
“If any information is released publicly without first informing affected residents, this way of disclosure may itself result in alarm and anxiety, thereby having an effect on those residents it states that it is trying best to protect.”
The service also gave examples of times when buildings had been targeted by terrorists or arsonists in its response.
It added that “on balance, the serious risk to public safety and endangerment of lives far outweighs any public interest in releasing information”.
“It is the view of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service that a full list of properties identified by name and location, that are known to be vulnerable to the effects of a fire, would be useful intelligence and therefore likely to be of assistance to a terrorist group, or similar, should they be contemplating an attack on a residential building,” the response said.
The fire service said community events have been carried out at the 23 high-risk buildings to reassure residents and educate them on evacuation strategies.
Firefighters are also starting a programme of ‘dry riser’ testing on the buildings.
A dry riser is a network of pipes running inside tall buildings to enable the fire brigade to pump water to certain areas.
