Flytippers have returned at an Arnold store despite a clean-up operation over the weekend to clear up rubbish after complaints from shoppers.
Piles of bin bags, cardboard boxes and old clothes are again littering the site at Sainsbury’s on Sir John Robinson Way
Gedling Eye reported on the issue last week and Sainsbury’s subsequently took action as promised with clearance underway when we last visited the site on Saturday, August 29.
Rubbish dumped by the recycling bins at the Sainsbury’s store in Arnold (Gedling Eye)
The ‘Before’ clean-up pictures provided to Gedling Eye by Cherie Edwards earlier last week clearly demonstrated how bad the problem was then and why shoppers were left outraged at the amount of rubbish dumped at their Arnold store’s recycling point.
Our reporter today felt that the site was in a worse state than last week and was starting to smell strongly.
Rubbish dumped by the recycling bins at the Sainsbury’s store in Arnold (PHOTOS: Cherie Edwards)
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Eyewear, whether sunglasses or prescription glasses, is essential for improving eyesight and shielding our eyes from damaging substances. But with time, our eyeglasses’ lenses could get scratched, worn out, or outdated, affecting how we can see and how comfortable they are to wear. It is at this point that “glasses reglazing” is used. In this post, we’ll look at the benefits of reglazing your glasses for your vision and the environment, as well as the reasons why it’s required for your eyewear.
Improved Vision and Comfort
Reglazing your glasses is mostly done to improve their comfort and optical clarity. The lenses can become scratched, smudged, and damaged over time from normal wear and tear, which can impair your ability to see well. Reglazing entails swapping out the old lenses for new, personalised ones that correspond to your current prescription and visual requirements. In addition to ensuring better vision, this technique also makes your glasses more comfortable overall because you can select from a choice of lens materials and coatings.
Cost-Effectiveness
New eyeglasses can be rather expensive, particularly if your prescription is strong or you choose high-end frames. Reglazing your glasses is a more affordable option than purchasing new eyewear because you may keep your current frames and just change the lenses. By doing this, you can still have the advantages of excellent vision while saving a sizable amount of money. For Cost Effective Glass reglazing you can visit Arlowolf.
Environmental Sustainability
Putting on glasses Reglazing adheres to the ideals of ethical consumer conduct and environmental sustainability. The manufacturing and disposal of frames and lenses in the eyeglasses business, like many others, produces a substantial amount of trash. By opting for reglazing, you contribute to lowering the demand for new frames and the quantity of used eyewear that ends up in landfills. This simple but effective action helps to protect the environment and lessen your carbon footprint.
Preserving Your Preferred Style
The frame you once loved could no longer be in vogue since eyewear trends change over time. You can keep your favourite frame while having your glasses reglazed so that the lenses match your current prescription needs. By doing this, you can keep your look and personality without having to look for new frames that suit your tastes. You can find the best Glass Glazing service on Arlowolf.
Convenient and Time-Saving
Reglazing your glasses is a quick and easy process compared to buying new eyewear. Reglazing services typically provide simple online platforms where you may choose your chosen lens alternatives, provide your prescription information, and mail your frames for lens replacement. The turnaround time is frequently short, allowing you to resume having a clear vision without having to wait a long time.
Personalization Options
The abundance of customising choices is one of the major benefits of reglazing glasses. Reglazing procedures can meet your requirements, whether you require bifocal, progressive, transitional, or anti-glare lenses. Additionally, based on your lifestyle and visual needs, you can select from a variety of lens materials like polycarbonate, high-index, or Trivex. This degree of customisation makes sure that your eyewear not only offers the best eyesight but also goes with your own style and daily routine.
Prescription Updates
Over time, our eyesight is prone to shift, prompting revised prescriptions. Reglazing is a simple fix if you’ve observed a deterioration in your vision or have recently gotten a changed prescription from your eye doctor. Reglazing enables you to keep your favourite frames while making use of your new prescription lenses, saving you from having to part with them. This versatility is especially helpful for people who love their eyeglasses and want to keep their style the same despite changing eye conditions.
Accessibility of Sunglasses
Sunglasses can also be reglazed, making them suitable to more than just prescription eyeglasses. High-quality sunglasses are a common purchase for people who want to shield their eyes from UV radiation and lessen glare. Your sunglasses can be made into prescription sunglasses with reglazing procedures, providing eye protection and sharp vision in a variety of lighting settings. Reglazing your sunglasses makes sure you don’t have to give up on style or clarity of vision whether of whether you enjoy outdoor activities, sports, or just relaxing by the beach.
A pub in Arnold is set to close for a £325,000 refurbishment that owners say will give it a new lease of life.
The investment at the Major Oak on Rolleston Drive is being undertaken by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars and Midlands pub operators Garry Astle and Marc Kershaw, who also run The Three Wheatsheaves in Lenton and the Nags Head at Bobbers Mill.
The project will transform the tired local into a top quality family-friendly pub that caters for the whole community. It will have a sports room, function facilities, garden with children’s play equipment and a new kitchen to enable the introduction of food.
PICTURED: AN artist’s impression of the pub once refurbishment work is completed
Garry Astle said: “We’re giving the Major Oak the full works. It’s a huge pub and will have it all with something for everyone.”
The Major Oak closes after last orders on August 4 and is scheduled to reopen in early September, creating 10 new jobs.
Kelly Mitchell – who has worked in pubs around the city for 20 years – will take the helm as the new licensee.
The overhaul will completely renovate the outside of the imposing 1960s pub with new signage, lighting and floral displays, enhancing the neighbourhood. A makeover of the large front garden will further improve the pub’s appearance, adding seating for 120 and new planting as well as swings, a slide and a permanent bouncy castle.
The pub will have a spacious bar and a separate comfortable lounge with its own toilets that will double as a function room for parties, celebrations and business meetings. Sports enthusiasts will be well looked after, too, with a dedicated games zone kitted out with a new pool table, darts and big screens showing Sky Sports. With the pub’s emphasis on sport, Kelly is appealing for anyone interested in setting up teams for darts and other games to get in touch.
Thanks to a new kitchen, the pub will introduce an all-day menu focused on traditional pub classics such as pies, lasagne, and fish & chips. Homemade burgers will be a specialty, and there will be a menu for children.
New landlady Kelly said she wants to make the Major Oak a “hub of the community”.
She said: “I feel very lucky. The Major Oak is incredibly friendly – I’ve never been made to feel so welcome in my life.
“Many residents go into Arnold or Mapperley for a night out; they’re desperate to have a great local on their doorstep and are really excited about the plans. The Major Oak is rundown now, but it’ll be beautiful when it’s finished.”
Mike Smith, Star Pubs & Bars’ investment manager said: “The investment will give the Major Oak broad appeal and plenty of reasons to visit.”
Last minute drama sees new look Gedling lose opening match.
The Miners came into the new season looking to improve on last year’s disappointing year and lots of changes have occurred with long term manager Andy Clerke moving to Carlton Town meaning Ruben Wiggins-Thomas has taken the reigns as manager and on the opening day saw 6 new player’s feature.
The game started like a typical opening day with both teams finding each other out in front of a crowd of 364 boosted by the UCL ground hop.
On the 13th minute Gedling had the ball in the net, Kieran Harrison whipped in a brilliant free kick which was flicked on by Jack Koczalski and Josh Thornton slid the ball into the net, but the celebrations were short lived as the linesmen deemed Thornton to be in an offside position.
Gedling began to grow into the game and on the 20th minute the hosts created another chance, debutants Muta Eisa and Stuart Hendrie combined well, and the ball fell to Courtney Hastings who couldn’t quite get his feet sorted and his effort from 16 yards was easily saved.
Blackstones who came into this season after finishing just outside the play-offs last year struggled to break down a resolute Gedling backline and the teams went into the break level at 0-0.
The 2nd half was much of the same as Gedling were on the front foot most of the half but struggled to create a clear cut opening with most efforts going off target.
The final 10 minutes however was very frantic with both teams looking to break the deadlock and on the 83rd minute the Miners has a chance to do so. Eisa did well to spin his man in the area and his shot from a narrow angle was palmed away and Buba Ceesay fired the rebound over the bar from the corner of the penalty area.
On the 85th minute the visitor’s keeper kept them in it, substitute Jack Vipond hit a cracking volley from 25 yards out that looked destined for the bottom corner, but the Stones keeper got down brilliantly to tip it wide of the left-hand post.
But in the 91st minute the visitors snatched all 3 points, debutant goalkeeper Richard Stainsby mishit a clearance which fell to the visitors captain Kieran Duffy-Weeks who rolled the ball into the empty net from 25 yards and to send the visitors back home with a winning start.
Manager Wiggins-Thomas said post-match “it’s the worst way to lose a game but we have dominated overall and if we play like that every week, we will pick up wins but it’s a long season and the lads have brought into the philosophy which could be seen in today’s game we have created good chances and I’m sure the goals will come as seen in pre-season”
Gedling MOM – Kieran Harrison
Gedling team – Richard Stainsby, Exauce Nsiala, Buba Ceesay, Ross McCaughey, Jack Koczalski, Adrain Hawes, Kieran Harrison, Josh Thornton (Victor Somoye 17’), Courtney Hastings (Jack Vipond 81’), Stuart Hendrie, Muta Eisa
While there’s not much we enjoy more than watching a big screen in a comfy chair for hours and classing it as socialising, heading to the cinema can often set you back a small fortune – and that’s before you’ve even bought any popcorn.
So Bonington Theatre in Arnold is slashing the stigma that going to the cinema is expensive by cutting all its cinema ticket prices to a fiver on Tuesdays.
This new money-saving offer has been launched to help make cinema more accessible and affordable for people.
PICTURED: The Bonington
The ‘Films for a Fiver’ promotion allows people to buy tickets for film screenings on Tuesdays for £5, so they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters and independent films at a reduced cost.
Upcoming blockbusters include ‘Barbie’, ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1″, “Oppenheimer”, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” and more.
Located alongside the Arnold Leisure Centre on High Street, The Bonington Theatre hosts a wide range of live music, theatre shows, comedy gigs and films throughout the year.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “We are delighted to offer ‘Films for a Fiver’ on Tuesdays at The Bonington Theatre as a way to make the magic of cinema more accessible for everyone, particularly with the ongoing cost of living crisis.
“We aim to create a welcoming and affordable environment for film fans across the borough, encouraging them to enjoy the immersive experience of watching all the latest films on the big screen.”
Customers can book film tickets for Tuesday screenings for just £5, saving £1.80 on standard adult tickets. Children, concessions and carers will save 80 pence per ticket. There’s free entry for children under two years old and customers aged 16-25 with a Young Person’s Membership already receive a reduced cinema ticket price of £4.
See what’s on and book cinema tickets online at www.boningtontheatre.co.uk, in-person at the box office or call 0115 901 3640.
A popular family event, featuring scores of incredible creations, is set to return next month.
The residents of Stoke Bardolph will be hosting their famous scarecrow competition during the August bank holiday weekend (Saturday, August 26 – Monday 28).
Local resident and organiser, Sue Harte has been involved in the annual Stoke Bardolph Scarecrow event since its inception in 2021.
Sue told us that “the first year it was just to see how many scarecrows we could get throughout the village.
Pictured: Some of last year’s entries (PHOTOS: Sue Harte)
“There were no map sales and it was just a bit of fun for local villages and communities to get involved with and have a lovely walk around our village.”
It was after the first event which was a great success that Sue suggested at the next parish meeting that the village should make it a regular annual event.
Pictured: Some of last year’s entries (PHOTOS: Sue Harte)
Sue added “So here we are in 2023 and this will be our 3rd scarecrow event – we were on Notts TV last year and Notts TV is also covering this year’s event.
“We normally have 20-25 scarecrows on display throughout the village.”
For those attending the event this year, scarecrow maps are a £1.00 each (you can pay more if you want) from the village hall and 100% of the map sales goes to the favoured charity of the scarecrow that is placed as 1st.
Pictured: Some of last years entries (PHOTOS: Sue Harte)
Scarecrows will be judged 1st 2nd 3rd and prizes given with local Trent Valley Councillors Mike Adams and Sam Smith judging the scarecrows.
Sue said everyone is welcome and added: “There is free, safe parking at the village hall where refreshments are also available, so why not get on your raincoats and wellies (if needed) and have a stomp around to find the scarecrows, you could even finish off your walk with a pint or two at the Ferry Boat.”
VIDEO: Notts TV visit the event in 2022 (Courtesy of Sue Harte)
Last year the map sales totalled £180.00 which was split between the Village Hall Trust and Harley Jay Trust.
When you want to sell your house quickly, it’s critical to portray it in the best light possible. Home staging is an efficient approach that may help you exhibit your home’s full potential, entice potential buyers, and speed up the selling process. Let’s look at how home staging and presentation might help you sell your house fast:
1. First Impressions Matter
Potential buyers’ first views of your home can strongly affect their decision-making process when they walk through the door. A well-staged house may create a lasting good impression and distinguish your property from the competition. Buyers are likely to feel emotionally linked to a welcoming and well-organized place.
2. Create a Neutral Canvas
Staging entails depersonalizing the area so potential purchasers may envisage living in it. Remove personal artifacts such as family photographs and odd decorations and replace them with neutral colors and décor. It gives a blank canvas that appeals to a larger spectrum of consumers and allows them to envision how they might customize the space.
3. Maximize Space and Flow
Making rooms feel more large and useful requires proper furniture arrangement. Consider eliminating extra furniture to create more space and a flow that leads potential buyers through the property. Use mirrors strategically in tiny areas to give the illusion of a larger space.
4. Highlight Key Features
Every property has distinct selling characteristics; staging may draw buyers’ attention to these aspects. If you have a lovely fireplace, make it a focal point by placing furniture around it. Keep window coverings to a minimum if you have beautiful vistas.
5. Appeal to Target Buyers
Customize your setting to appeal to your area’s target audience. Create a comfortable and family-friendly ambiance with useful areas for kids, for example, if your neighborhood is popular among young families. Set up a suitable home office environment to display the possibilities for remote work if your location is appealing to professionals.
6. Pay Attention to Lighting
Good lighting may significantly improve how your home appears to potential buyers. Allow natural light by opening curtains and blinds, and ensure all rooms are well-lit during showings. Dark or dimly lit environments may appear smaller and less appealing.
7. Use Virtual Staging
Virtual staging is a popular and cost-effective way to display your home in the best light. Instead of physically staging rooms, virtual staging uses computer-generated pictures to demonstrate the area’s possibilities to potential purchasers. This is especially beneficial if your home is empty or you want to display different furniture combinations.
8. Spruce Up the Exterior
Remember to stage the outside of your home. Curb appeal is critical in attracting customers and enticing them to investigate further. Maintain the front yard, add some potted plants or flowers, and repaint the front door as needed. An inviting exterior might persuade prospective purchasers to enter.
9. Include Seasonal Decor
Consider using seasonal décor to create a warm and inviting ambiance if you sell your home during a certain season. For example, you may utilize beautiful pumpkins and autumn-themed items during the fall. However, avoid going overboard with decorations that may divert buyers’ attention from the house’s qualities.
10. Seek Professional Help
While home staging can be a do-it-yourself job, hiring a professional home stager can produce more dramatic effects. Experienced stagers have a keen eye for design and understand how to showcase a property’s assets while downplaying its flaws.
Finally, home staging and great presentation may be helpful strategies for selling your property quickly. Potential buyers are more likely to feel linked to your house and inspired to make a quick choice if you create an appealing and welcoming environment. Putting time and effort into staging your house might result in a faster sale and a higher selling price.
A project to restore an historic Victorian train station in Gedling to its former glory has been dealt a major blow after its bid for £250k of heritage lottery money was rejected.
A grant application to support Gedling Youth and Community Hub with their work in restoring the building on Shearing Hill has been rejected by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for England, Midlands and East, according to their website.
The announcement gives no indication as to why the grant application was rejected.
The Gedling Youth & Community charity (Charity number: 522200) manages the station project that submitted the application. It’s chairman is Francis Rodrigues.
The project is described on the National Lottery Grants for Heritage website as ‘To restore a disused Victorian train station in Gedling, whilst providing a range of training in heritage and conservation skills to local communities.’
The charity wanted to breathe life into the old station building by transforming it into a community hub. They also planned to generate revenue for the charity by creating commercial office space within the property.
A spokesman from the National Lottery Heritage Fund said: “We can confirm that Transforming Gedling Old Station has been rejected. We know this is very disappointing news. There is a high level of competition for grants at every stage of the grant application process and unfortunately, we are unable to support all the applications we receive.”
The decisions by the National Lottery Heritage Grant funders are made on a monthly basis at Area/National delegated decision meetings for applications up to £250,000. These meetings are managed and chaired by Heads of Investment.
The charity had a declared income to the charity commission of £22,347 in year ending March 31, 2022 of which £18,463 was in the form of government grants.
Further information for the Gedling Youth & Community hub including contact details can be found on https://www.gedlingyouth.co.uk/
The National Lottery Heritage Grant decision can be seen HERE.
Gedling Eye contacted the charity for comment.
It is not known if the charity can appeal the decision.
Carlton Town completed their pre-season programme with a 100% record following a 3-1 win at home to Shepshed Dynamo.
The victory saw the Millers awarded the inaugural Jackie North Memorial Trophy in recognition of the contribution made to both football clubs by the recently deceased “Duchess”.
On an emotional occasion the sides came out to the Last Post played excellently by Alastair Weir followed by a minute’s applause from the fine crowd of 110.
Once the game got underway Shepshed, featuring ex-Millers Kyle Dixon and Massiah McDonald, started sharply but failed to create anything of note.
Lammin Manneh was causing problems for the visitors and he had a shout for a penalty turned down when he turned Callum Rai after a fine run and cross from Shea Thompson-Harris. Rai seemed to pull Manneh’s shirt but when the striker shot wide the referee wasn’t interested.
Five minutes later it was a different story when Manneh was brought down by Niall Prenderville and the referee did award a penalty. Khyle Sargent stepped up and fired home to give the Millers the lead.
Carlton pushed forward and Alex Howes then fed Lewis Durow who took a second touch with the result that his shot was blocked.
Dynamo should have equalised just before half time when they appeared to have the goal at their mercy but the ball was prodded wide of target after a goalmouth scramble.
The Millers increased the pressure in the second half and a lovely ball from Greg Tempest sent Mussa Jawara clean through on goal, only to be denied by Brandon Ganley. Within a minute though Jawara jinked into the area and was brought down by Rai for Carlton’s second penalty. This time Lawrence Gorman did the honours, rifling home despite the efforts of Dixon to put him off.
From then on it was pretty much all Carlton and late on Prenderville was inches away from a spectacular own goal when his attempted clearance from a Niall Hylton cross sliced just over his own crossbar.
With just two minutes remaining Hylton made it 3-0 with a superb goal, cutting in from the left, beating four Shepshed defenders and steering a right-footed shot into the corner of the net.
With the game in added time Durow was sent off for a second yellow card after committing a foul. Carlton failed to clear the resulting free kick and James Shaw fired home a consolation for Shepshed with the last kick of the game.
The win made it six out of six for Carlton in pre-season, with only two goals conceded, but the real tests begin with next week’s trip to Quorn in the FA Cup.
Carlton Town: Felix Annan (Nykah Liburd-Hinesi 56), Shea Thompson-Harris (David Agdebola 46), Lewis Durow, Dan Brown (Lamin Seasow 11), Dean Freeman, Khyle Sargent (Lawrence Gorman 46), Lamin Manneh (Ollie Gee 82), Greg Tempest, Mussa Jawara (Shea Thompson-Harris 56), Alex Howes, Niall Hylton.. Unused sub: Zac Hill
Goals: K Sargent 37 (pen), L Gorman 55 (pen), N Hylton 88; James Shaw 90
