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A CUT ABOVE: Talented Arnold stylist makes finals of prestigious hairdressing competition

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A CUT ABOVE: Talented Arnold stylist makes finals of prestigious hairdressing competition

An Arnold-based hairdresser is taking part in the prestigious Wella Professionals TrendVision Award 2019 UK & Ireland Final

KH Hair Arnold stylist, Amelia Krasinski has secured her place at the UK finals of a major hairdressing industry competition.

The 18-year-old has been named as a finalist in the Colour Visionary category at the Wella Professionals TrendVision Awards UK & Ireland. The prestigious event celebrates exceptional talent and has become one of the most iconic hair competitions in the hairdressing industry. 

Amelia, who lives in Gedling and has worked at the High Street salon for four years, said she was totally shocked when she found out.

“I’m so excited about the whole experience and can’t wait to travel to London for the final. It’s a great opportunity to show off my skills,” she said.

KH Hair Group managing director, Darren Messias, said he is incredibly proud of Amelia.

He said: “She’s a real rising star within our company and we are so excited for her to have this experience. All of us at KH Hair would like to wish her the very best of luck in the finals.”

There are seven categories in the competition, all of which were entered on Instagram with a model image created by each entrant and then judged by a prestigious panel of highly experienced and respected industry experts. 

The TrendVision finals will take place at Magazine London on Monday, September 25.  

MATCH REPORT: Linby Colliery FC 2 – 4 Teversal

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MATCH REPORT: Linby Colliery FC 2 – 4 Teversal

Central Midlands Alliance League Premier South – August 5

Church Lane hosted the opening game of the news season in the Central Midlands Alliance League South on Saturday August 5, hosts Linby, led by Matt Peberday, welcomed local rivals Terversal, managed by Callum Harris, and it would see six goals, two penalties, and two red cards, on an action-packed afternoon.  

Following a fast start from both sides, the deadlock was broken a little over ten minutes into the game, referee Mark Sutton pointing to the spot after Jack Walker, in the home goal, was adjudged to have brought down the opposition striker, Danny Fletcher stepping up to despatch the penalty (0-1; 12 mins).

Just before the half hour mark, Linby had their first, real chance of the game, Josh Wass with a ball over the opposing full-back to Connaire Seery whose cross met by 16-year-old, Ashdon Bernard, the resulting shot being blocked on the line.

The equaliser, following a good spell of possession for the hosts, arrived just after the half-hour mark; Jamie Thomas’s ball was bound for Seery but the visiting shot-stopper, Joe Parker, came out to head away, but only as far as teenager Bernard, who showed composure and skill to chest the ball down, and lob Parker from full 25 yards (1-1; 31 mins).

Shortly before the interval and both sides were reduced to ten men when Wass was brought down by Fletcher, who proceeded to strike the home player, Fletcher seeing red by referee Sutton, then, in the ensuing melee, the hosts had Seery red-carded, and Wass booked (1-1; 39 mins).

With the game ticking towards the interval, Sean Craven volleyed the ball across Parker’s box for Bernard at the back post, the youngster, sliding in, puts his effort narrowly wide as the sides go in level, in both score, and red cards.

HT – Linby CW 1 Teversal 1

Shortly after the restart and the hosts would have an early opportunity to take the lead themselves, however, and following a corner, Wass would see his goal-bound header come back off Parker’s crossbar, whilst ten minutes later Craven sent a free-kick narrowly wide of goal as the hosts put on some pressure.

Substitution, Linby CW – Rory Smith on, Sanousi Ibrahim off (59 mins)

Substitution, Teversal – Blake Vincent on, Matt Frewer off (62 mins)

Substitution, Teversal – Kurtis Bamford on, Ethan Graves off (65 mins)

Substitution, Linby CW – Tobias Richardson on, Tom Williams off (67 mins)

Substitution, Teversal – Isaac Potter on, James Whitmore off (74 mins)

Substitution, Teversal – Harry Topliss on, Liam Carver off (82 mins) 

A late flurry though would see the hosts throw away a slender lead they had gained, with a little over quarter of an hour remaining, that goal, which put them 2-1 ahead, arriving shortly after Bernard had sent a 30-yarder wide of goal; a Linby corner and, having only been on the field less than a minute, substitute Dylan Walker headed the hosts in front (2-1; 71 mins).

That goal however seemed to spark the visitors to life as two goals in a matter of minutes spun the contest on its head, substitute Isaac Potter scoring twice after coming on in the 74 minute for James Whitmore; the same player would wrap up his hat-trick, inside ten minutes, with a little over five minutes remaining, firing home the visitors’ second penalty of the game, and putting the seal on an away win (75 mins, 78 mins, 84 mins; 2-4).  

Linby, it is now back to the drawing board, and another local affair, this time Mansfield Hosiery Mills visit Church Lane on Saturday 12 August, KO 15:00

LINBY CW – Jack Walker, Tom Williams, Ethan Fells, Sanousi Ibrahim, Jamie Thomas, Josh Wass (capt), Ashdon Bernard, Connor Gillan, Connaire Seery, Sean Craven, Mason Moore

(subs – Rory Smith, Dylan Walker, Tom Coupe, Tobias Richardson, Jamie Bogg)

TEVERSAL – Joe Parker, Sam Buckton, Matt Frewer, Ethan Graves, Jake Allen, Robbie Savage, Jason Heppell, Connor Bower (capt), Danny Fletcher, Liam Carver, James Whitmore

(subs – Kurtis Bamford, Alex Buttery, Harry Topliss, Isaac Potter, Blake Vincent)

Att: 59

Match Officials – Mark Sutton, Michael Parr, Kieran Widdowson

Linby Colliery FC : 2023-24 Season Preview

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Linby Colliery FC : 2023-24 Season Preview


Following the recent coming together of the Central Midlands League, and the Midlands Regional Alliance, to form the Central Midlands Alliance ahead of the 2023/24 season, Linby Colliery are now one of 15, Nottinghamshire-based clubs.

Church Lane will still host Premier South football in the new campaign, alongside that of fellow Notts clubs, Arnold Town, Mansfield Hosiery Mills, Nottingham and Teversal, whilst there’ll be a couple of new faces as well.

Four new sides will join us in the South when the new season kicks off, and they are AFC Normanton, Bakewell Town, Melbourne Dynamo, and Mayfield; Normanton were promoted as champions of Division One East, Melbourne Dynamo as champions, and Mayfield runners-up, in Division One West, whilst Bakewell have been laterally moved from the North, where they finished ninth last season.

Discussing the changes, and looking ahead to the new season, Linby boss, Matt Perberday said: “Yes, there’s been a few changes with the league, but it’s a similar amount of quality in there as well.

“We always look to do better than the previous campaign and, with a lot of familiar opponents, it’ll be competitive enough.

“Last season, we let ourselves down – we had lots of compliments (Clay Cross, Mickleover etc) about us, that we should be higher up the league.

“We squandered too many chances though, so it’s the small improvements that we need to make, and that will help us massively.

“It’s not easy though, all of these lads are amateur, not professional, footballers, and they don’t get paid for playing/training, a good eleven months of the year.

“And there’s the volunteers behind the scenes as well, all of whom do a great job here, but again, aren’t paid for that.”

Meanwhile, our Reserves will play in Division One East, alongside five other, Notts-based clubs in Blidworth Welfare, Clipstone Reserves, Ollerton Town Reserves, RHPSS, and Teversal Reserves.

The divisional lay-out for next season, concerning the two Linby Colliery clubs, is as follows –

CMA Premier South (18 teams) – AFC Normanton, Arnold Town, Bakewell Town, Cromford & Wirksworth Town, Derby Singh Brothers, Graham Street Prims, Holbrook St. Michaels, Linby Colliery, Mansfield Hosiery Mills, Mayfield, Melbourne Dynamo, Mickleover RBL, Mickleover Reserves, Nottingham, Pinxton, South Normanton Athletic, Teversal, Wirksworth Ivanhoe

CMA Division One East (12 teams) – Ashland Rovers, Blidworth Welfare, Clipstone Reserves, Kirton Brickworks, Linby Colliery Reserves, Long Bennington, Ollerton Town Development, RHPSS, Shirebrook Rangers & Juniors, Teversal Reserves, Sleetmoor United, Pilsley

Fixtures for the 2023/24 Central Midlands Alliance League campaign, will be released in due course.

Match Report: Quorn 1 – 1 Carlton Town FC

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Match Report: Quorn 1 – 1 Carlton Town FC

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round – 5 August 2023

Substitute Mussa Jawarra struck late to keep Carlton Town’s Wembley dreams alive on an entertaining afternoon in Leicestershire.

Winter coats and woolly hats were back on show in wet and miserable conditions more fitting to an FA Cup third round tie than an extra preliminary round in early August.

Carlton started the game brightly and should have scored in the 5th minute when Lamin Manneh helped a lofted Alex Howes’s ball into the path of Romello Nangle who failed to hit the target from a tight angle.

Manneh spurned another good chance shortly after when his headed effort from an early Howes cross sailed over the bar.

Quorn took the lead, slightly against the run of play with a wonder goal in the 14th minute. The ball dropped invitingly for Tyrell Shannon-Lewis at the edge of the Carlton box and the striker’s sweet volley struck the underside of the bar before crossing the goal line.

Quorn were the better side for the remainder of the first half but failed to capitalise on good chances to extend their lead.

The second half started in a similar vein and Quorn’s Ryan Beswick had an early effort from distance which just cleared Felix Annan’s crossbar. On the 54th minute Quorn’s impressive midfielder Tyree Wilson was stretchered off following a lengthy stoppage in play for what appeared to be a serious injury.

Carlton were the dominant side from this point on and pushed for an equaliser, looking particularly threatening from Greg Tempest’s consistent, top quality delivery from corners. However, Quorn just did enough to keep the ball out of the net following a number of goalmouth scrambles.

On the 65th minute Carlton were awarded a penalty when Nangle was brought down by Charlie Woods in the Quorn goal. Woods saved the resulting spot kick from Nangle, diving full stretch to his right-hand side and turning the ball around the post.

Carlton continued to push forward and were finally rewarded for their efforts in the 85th minute when Jawarra connected with Manneh’s low, driven cross before celebrating in front of the sodden, travelling Millers supporters.

Carlton could have won the game late on but Woods was on hand once more to save well from a Manneh free kick from the edge of the box. A draw was a fair result in the end and the teams meet again on Tuesday night in the replay at Stoke Lane.

Carlton Town: F Annan, D Agdebola, L Durow, D Brown, D Freeman, G Tempest, L Manneh, K Sargent, R Nangle (Z Hill 84), A Howes, N Hylton (M Jawara 71).  Unused subs: N Liburd-Hines, M Ford, L Gorman, S Thompson-Harris, L Seasow

Goals: M Jawara 85; Tyrell Shannon-Lewis 14

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Greg Tempest

Att: 204

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, August 5, 2023

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Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, August 5, 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 (05/08/23)

5 9 9 5 9 8

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 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.

OPINION: Arnold’s Front Street – why are there so many empty units?

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OPINION: Arnold’s Front Street – why are there so many empty units?

On a ten minute stroll today (July 29) from one end of of Arnold’s Front Street to the other on an early Saturday morning, one gets the feel of a vibrant bustling ‘high street’.

However if the same stroll is taken on a quieter day and attention is paid to the actual businesses operating then it is a different story.

There is no shortage of somewhere to grab a coffee, a pint or get your nails or hair done but when the bustle is reduced the same stroll will show a street with empty commercial unit after empty commercial unit – over 13 empty shop units on a main street covered with ‘to let’ or ‘for sale’ signage.

Starting at Wilkos in the ‘new’ market area and having a quick look around, you can immediately see the former large Oxfam vacant (available at £30,000pa) and two empty units on opposite corners facing the market immediately on front of you.

Next up its a large unit just down from Wilkinsons near the trio of pubs which has been empty for what seems like an eternity.

It is at this stage that the empty units really become obvious. Gedling’s ‘capital’ has empty unit after empty unit – the HSBC bank, Subway, an empty tattoo parlour, a sports shop that used to be beside the Eagles Corner and the list goes on.

Some pictures from Arnold Front Street & Market Area (Gedling Eye)

The new Amp was formerly opened last year and the final unit was only let eight months later while while the first floor of the the £4 million flagship business development remains empty.

Some new businesses have opened or are planning to open on Front Street with Sullys Bistro & Bar and Parkgate Mobility having recently opened up and a small supermarket and mobile phone store advertised to do so soon.

A simple search on FHP Commercial Property brings up ten units to let on Front Street alone (at time of writing). Details can be accessed HERE and they are only the listings with one commercial property company.

What does the future hold for Arnold’s Front Street? Can it survive on the growing number of coffee shops and trendy bars which appear to be doing well while there are many long term empty units and even state of the art new builds like the AMP took over eight months to let their six units.

Two Gedling primary & infant schools to benefit from latest programme of school infrastructure improvements.

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Two Gedling primary & infant schools to benefit from latest programme of school infrastructure improvements.

The latest programme of school infrastructure improvements worth £9.2m has been unveiled by Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC)

NCC has said that the investment is part of the council’s school building improvement work for 2023/4, which will be designed and delivered by Arc Partnership, a joint venture between the council and SCAPE.

The statement confirms that twenty primary and infant schools will benefit from a range of improvements, dependent on the needs for each school. The works will include roof replacements, drainage improvements as well as energy-efficient lighting and boiler upgrades. 

Two of schools identified by NCC for improvement works fall within the borough:

Abbey Gates, Ravenshead: £37,947 investment will remove blockages, replace pipes and re-alignment of drains that run under the path leading from the school to Vernon Crescent and to re-lay the path.

Westdale Infants, Mapperley: £1.92 million for roof repairs, new and upgraded lighting, replacement suspended ceilings, improved fire safety systems and appropriate asbestos removal.

Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Asset Management, Councillor Keith Girling, said: “It’s vital we invest in our schools’ infrastructure. Young people deserve to study and learn in buildings which are fit-for-purpose. 

“This latest programme of works will also help school buildings be more energy efficient and save on bills.”

While the council has a duty to maintain school infrastructure, the day-to-day maintenance tasks are the responsibility of the respective schools. 

This collaborative approach helps to ensure that schools can address immediate maintenance needs and allow the council to focus on larger infrastructure projects and improvements.

Dan Maher, Managing Director at Arc Partnership, said:

“We are proud to be working closely with the council to deliver this programme and ensure real value is provided on each of the projects.

“99 per cent of this work will be carried out by local contractors, which is good news for the local economy.”

Other planned improvements include: 

Intake Farm Primary, Mansfield: £1.2 million investment will strengthen the roof structure and replace the roof covering and improve insulation, replacement of suspended ceilings, upgraded LED lighting and asbestos abatement. Replacement of damaged external wall tiling.

Berry Hill Primary, Mansfield: £52,040 will replace sections of the roof covering to help reduce water leaks.

Northfield Primary, Mansfield:  £475,000 to replace original steel section single glazed windows and doors with modern double glazed aluminium units and insulated panels. 

Newlands Junior, Clipstone:  £17,930 to replace an internal wall plasterboard within a classroom.

Leen Mills Primary, Hucknall: £80,000 investment will repair mobile classrooms, including replace damage roof deck, facias and steps to fire exit route.

Edgewood Primary, Hucknall: £356,208 will transform the current redundant indoor pool into a dining area with break out space, including replacement cladding to the sports hall.

Annesley Primary, Annesley Woodhouse: £517,980 will upgrade the building infrastructure, including a new, wired fire alarm system, upgraded emergency lighting, and energy-efficient lighting.

Coddington Primary, near Newark:  £106,810 investment for the removal of old canopies and installation of new canopies.

Bramcote Hills Primary, Bramcote: £815,100 for roof replacement including improved insulation and guttering.

Eskdale Junior, Beeston: £273,920 will replace the boiler with a high efficiency condensing type, improving efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. Also replacing the control system and installing a new gas leak detection system.

Albany Junior, Stapleford: £200,000 will provide a new roof, ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment for students.

Lady Bay Primary, Lady Bay: £220,836 will replace a problematic boiler with an energy efficient gas replacement.

James Peacock Infant, Ruddington: £1.18 million will upgrade the building infrastructure, replace the flat roof covering and insulation, and improve the environmental performance of the building.

Kinoulton Primary: £542,990 will include roof repairs, new ceilings and lighting.

Muskham Primary, North Muskham:  £377,010 to help prevent flooding, including improvements to drainage and resurfacing of the car park and playground.

Beckingham Primary school: (Bassetlaw) £400,000 to help with damp issues in the annex and help create a healthier space for learning.

Misterton Primary, Misterton: (Bassetlaw)  £118,133 will help replace the fire escape stairs, ensuring a safe evacuation route for students and staff.

Rampton Primary, Rampton, near Retford: £300,000 investment to replace oil boilers with a low carbon energy efficient alternative, ensuring a warm and comfortable environment for staff and students.

Residents being asked to give their views on plans for more trees in Mapperley park

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Residents being asked to give their views on plans for more trees in Mapperley park

Residents in Gedling borough are being asked for their views on a new plan for trees in a Mapperely park.

Gedling Borough Council wants to plant 2,500 trees at Digby Park Green Lung Project.

The council has announced it has successfully applied for a grant from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Greenwood programme to fund the planting of 2,500 trees as part of the new Digby Park Green Lung development near Gedling Country Park.

Tree Planting

The initiative aims to enhance the local ecosystem, combat climate change, and promote a greener, healthier community. As part of the funding criteria, the council are asking residents to have their say on the design options for the park online or at a consultation event in August.

Gedling Borough Council has partnered with Nottinghamshire County Council and Trees for Climate to develop three viable design plans that will be presented to the community for their consideration. The design plans offer distinct approaches to tree placement and landscaping, each with its own benefits and characteristics.

A community consultation event will take place on 9th August at the Westdale Lane Community Centre, Mapperley. The event will take place from 4pm to 7pm, providing time for residents to attend and actively participate. Representatives from Greenwood and Gedling Borough Council will be present at the event to provide detailed information about the initiative, answer questions, and engage with the community.

The council say the tree planting initiative will not only enhance the local environment but also provide numerous benefits such as improved air quality, increased shade, and habitat for wildlife. Additionally, the initiative aligns with the broader goal of creating a more sustainable and resilient community in the face of climate change. Gedling Borough Council has made a pledge to become carbon net zero by 2030 and this scheme will make an important contribution to this commitment. 

Visit www.gedling.gov.uk/haveyoursay to take part in the online consultation or join the community event on August 9 at Westdale Lane Community Centre, Mapperley.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “This is a great project to have more trees planted here at our Green Lung project at Digby Park. We are very pleased to be receiving this much needed funding from Nottinghamshire County Council to plant the trees and, importantly, fund the ongoing maintenance of the trees. 

“We all know how beneficial trees are for the climate change and Gedling Borough Council has made it a priority to plant thousands of trees across the borough as part of our commitment to become net carbon zero by 2030.”

Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Start an Online Gambling Business

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Rolling the Dice: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Start an Online Gambling Business

The iGaming industry is becoming increasingly competitive, and user expectations or standards are getting higher. In geographies like the UK online gambling has been around for 2 decades and all of the top brands are available there. One such operator is called Casushi and it has been reviewed by the Wageringadvisors.co.uk, the resource that online gamblers trust. Many aspiring gambling entertainment entrepreneurs can learn a lot from this operator. However, they should also consider the startup costs if they plan to launch a new online casino.

Nowadays, the only thing you don’t have to worry about is the in-house software development team, as almost all operators simply host the games from third-party software providers. In other words, you don’t have to innovate and invent new games that need to be audited and approved. You should however think of creative bonuses. Many players expect to get bonus funds and get free spins for a £5 deposit, and even if this looks like a hand out it is not. So, let’s go over a few tips on how to start your online gambling business and create appealing user incentives.

Managing Startup Costs

Image source: Pixabay

If you outright try to emulate some of the big brands, you will end up with extreme start-up costs. These brands operate on an international scale, maintain multiple licenses, and host games from dozens of software providers. In truth, there is no reason for you to overextend and try to compete. You should have 3 main priorities:

  • Accessibility
  • User safety
  • Brand visibility  

Accessibility

Since the software you are going to use is already mobile-friendly, the only way to boost accessibility is through payment solutions. Open banking has had a big impact on the gambling industry and tools for both payment processing and KYC are readily available. This also affects user safety, as they feel more comfortable using the preferred banking options. So, you need to make sure that your site is compatible with the most widely used payment options. Additionally, make sure that banking options that are widely used in the jurisdiction where you plan to operate.

Safety

As far as safety goes, you will need a license from at least one of the reputable regulators:

  • MGA – Malta
  • UKGC – United Kingdom
  • KGC – Kahnawake
  • GRA – Gibraltar

Many operators who look to save on license opt for the one from Curacao. It is a good regulator it’s just that players consider it to be more lenient, and love to see at least one other license.

Brand Visibility

As stated it’s difficult to compete with all of the bigger brands out there. Luckily, more countries are legalizing online gambling, so competing in those markets should be easier. Even if online gaming isn’t legal and regulated in certain regions that doesn’t mean you cannot launch the site and localize it to that market. So long as players are allowed to play online you should not have any trouble in that market.

To make your site more visible you can use some of the tried and tested advertising methods:

  • Digital marketing and SEO – Use local servers, and geo-relevant keywords to optimize the content on your site. Additionally, reach out to local reviewers to examine your website and to feature you on their lists.
  • User incentives – Feel free to be generous with the bonuses, users find that very appealing. Bear in mind these aren’t freebies. You are still in control when it comes to determining the terms and wagering requirements of the bonus. In most cases, you won’t even have to pay for the winnings, as users will have to wager them back. 
  • Suburb user experience – There is no need to try and save money on quality web design. Leverage the new tech trends to their fullest. Add a live chat feature, use predictive algorithms to create a personalized interface, and make sure the site has standard encryption.

Games

Finally, you need to have a decent game selection in order to attract players. Luckily, you don’t have to purchase hosting rights from multiple companies. You can pick one that is popular with the player base:

  • NetEnt
  • Microgaming
  • BetSoft
  • Quickspin
  • Yggdrasil gaming
  • Pragmatic Play
  • Play’n GO

There are many other studios with talented designers, but you should pick the one that has a bigger catalogue. Because many online casinos offer thousands of games, you need to make sure your lobby is packed. Additionally, it would be ideal if the providers also have live dealer games, but if they don’t you can always find a smaller gambling studio that only offers that content.

Conclusion

To sum up, starting an online casino can be challenging. Luckily you can plan in advance and reduce the startup costs. Focus on a market that isn’t flooded with operators and that has a demand for online casinos. Make sure you have approval from at least one reputable gaming commission. Pick a software provider that can add hundreds of games to your game lobby. Finally, focus your marketing efforts on your location, to attract as many users as possible, and make sure there are attractive bonuses available to drive the conversion.

Newstead Family Fun Day: Not much sun, but still lots of fun!

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Newstead Family Fun Day: Not much sun, but still lots of fun!

Newstead‘s annual Family Fun Day event last month was heading towards cancellation due to the atrocious British weather until the British bulldog spirit kicked in.

After some very last minute changes and the addition of an indoor venue the event was able to go ahead much to the delight of the several hundred people who attended.

Those braving the weather were rewarded as the weather Gods decided to be kind and blue skies finally emerged in time for the main attraction – the Savage Skills Stunt Show.

Photos: Martin Borrett Photography

Savage Skills Stunt Show are world record holders in their sports and they demonstrated the art and skill of parkour and mountain biking to a delighted crowd on Newstead Recreation Ground.

Keeping out the wind at the Newstead Centre, Paris Bubbles amazed an attentive crowd of both youngsters and adults alike whilst local band Red Lane graced the stage and belted out a range of pop and rock cover songs.

Back at the recreation ground Super Mario, Luigi and Bowser made a guest appearance which was a perfect opportunity for a celebrity selfie whilst waiting at the longest ice cream queue you have ever seen!

Photos: Martin Borrett Photography

Some attractions were sadly cancelled due to high winds but a smaller scale event is planned for the very near future however those who attended the event certainly demonstrated that you don’t need the sun to have lots of fun! 

This annual community event is co-ordinated and delivered by The Pit @ Newstead and local volunteers.

The event was delivered free to all who attended thanks to the generosity of Gedling Borough Council and Newstead and Annesley Parish Councils alongside local business sponsorship from Bunches Florists, Northfield Construction and The Pit @ Newstead.

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