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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (16 June – 22 June)

Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday 16 June to Thursday 22 June across the borough.

Friday, June 16

Classic Northern Soul – Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley, 7.30pm

£5pp

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Friday 16 – Thursday 22 June Various Times

£6.60pp – *£5pp on Tuesdays

Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man across the multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered.

Event Cinema – National Theatre Live: Fleabag (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

1.30pm & 7.00pm £12.50pp

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Following a box-office record-breaking run in cinemas in 2019, the one-woman show returns to cinemas to the big screen this summer.
Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.
The hilarious, award-winning play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, was filmed live on stage in London’s West End in 2019.

Mark Summer ELVIS – Top Spot, Carlton

Saturday, June 17

Richie Lee – Arnold Liberal Club, Arnold

Sleep Through The Night – Vale Club, Colwick, 9.00pm

The Brace – The Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.30pm

Hitsters – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton

Scandal – Top Spot, Carlton

The Boots Orchestra – St. John The Baptist Church, Carlton, 7.30pm

£5pp over 18, under 18s are free

The Boots Orchestra will be playing at St John the Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Carlton, NG4 1BP on Saturday, 17th June 2023 starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 per adult over 18 years old and tickets are free for anyone under 18. All monies raised will be given to the church. Please come along to support this event. The Boots Orchestra are amazing and will be playing from a variety of songs from the shows, plus pieces by Bizet, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Beethoven, Rossini, Parry etc. (this may vary on the night). Diana Neville is the principal conductor and Richard Foster is the leader

Travis Graham – The Crossing Social Club, Carlton

St.John’s Summer Fair – St.John’s Church, Colwick, 10.00am – 1.00pm

Sunday, June 18

Run With Rich – Holme Pierrepont Country Park

It’s not just a run! It’s walk/jog/push/run your way in your time!!

Be Part of the Richard Whitehead Foundation Family lots of entertainment too!!

Popmaster – The Nags Head, Carlton, 6.00pm

Registration by 5.30pm

Tuesdays Child, Accoustic Electric Duo – The Pit @ Newstead, Newstead, 3.00pm

First time appearance at The Pit for covers duo Tuesdays Child. Acoustic and electric performance is on the cards from Grace and Rob. Join us in hearing what they are all about. We have it on good authority they’re pretty damn good!

Food will be available at the pub.

As always bring a camping chair, sit back and enjoy!

Garden Tours – Newstead Abbey, Newstead, 1.00pm & 2.30pm

Join Local historian Philip Jones on a historical guided walk around the gardens at Newstead Abbey. Hear about the many changes each family, including the Byrons have made to the landscape around the House.

Tours at 1.00pm and 2.30 pm
Tours last approx 1 Hour.

Price is FREE for visitors, who must have paid the parking/site entry charges. Book in the House Shop on the day. Usual Parking Charges Apply.

Jazz in the Bar – Joanna Hudson – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 7.30pm

*****SOLD OUT*****

£8pp

We have had so many requests for Joanna to return to Jazz in the Bar that she’s back by popular demand!

The musical combination of Joanna’s expressive vocals and her father Bob’s arranging and piano playing skills has long been one of the most potent on the local scene. Choosing her material from the best of classic jazz and standard songs, Joanna delivers a polished performance every time.

The trio has performed with a galaxy of UK and American jazz musicians including Scott Hamilton, Karen Sharp and Spike Robinson.

Bob is on piano with Steve Truman’s accomplished bass playing and Clive Loveday’s subtle but swinging drums.

Expect an evening of toe tapping finger snapping jazz…

Jon Dean – Top Spot, Carlton

Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Sunday & Wednesday evenings

Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton

Monday, June 19

Event Cinema – Exhibition on Screen: Vermeer (PG) – Extra Screenings – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

Monday 19 – Thursday 22 June Various Times £12.50pp

In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will open its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history.

With loans from across the world, this major retrospective will bring together Vermeer’s most famous masterpieces including Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Geographer, The Milkmaid, The Little Street, Lady Writing a Letter with her Maid, and Woman Holding a Balance.

This new Exhibition on Screen film invites audiences to a private view of the exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curator of the show. A truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! As well as bringing Vermeer’s works together, both the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis in the Hague have conducted research into Vermeer’s artistry, his artistic choices and motivations for his compositions, as well as the creative process behind his paintings.

Exclusive access to THE world’s biggest exhibition of 2023. Includes the first time the newly restored Girl Reading a Letter at the Open Window will be displayed.

Pub League Poker – The Brick Yard, Carlton

Free pint to the winner of the night for season 2, along with the cash pot from player buy ins (£5 a head) and 100 points on the leaderboard.

Monday Quiz Night – Bread & Bitter, Mapperley

Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm

Tuesday, June 20

Indie Buk Fest ’23 – The Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 7.30pm

£5pp

ALHG – Nottingham Caves Excavation – Arnold Methodist Church, Arnold, 7.00pm

Tuesday Pub Quiz – The Brickyard, Carlton

Booking advised due to popularity of event.

£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot

Bike Night – The Gleaners, Calverton

Wednesday, June 21

Longest Day Wildlife Walk – Colwick Country Park

Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Wednesday & Sunday evenings

Thursday, June 22

Bob Massey ‘Ordinary People, Rogues & Vagabonds’ – Robin Hood, Lambley, 7.00pm

Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners, Calverton, 8.30pm

Windrush Community Event – Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley, 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Psychic Night – The Longbow, Arnold, 6.45pm

7pm start everyone will need to be seated for 6.45 pm. Tickets are available behind the bar. £15 per ticket.

DJ Scott, Throw Back Thursdays – Top Spot Club, Carlton, 8.00pm

Old School with some great tunes from Reggae, Ska, Northern Soul, Motown, 70’s and 80’s.

Plus 25% discount on all Drinks.

Thursday Quiz Night – Sashas Bar, Arnold

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Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm

Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.

Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm

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All listings correct at time of going to press

Please contact venue to confirm availability and details

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Gedling borough’s Rotary Clubs look to the future in their latest fundraiser

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14/06/2023

Gedling borough’s Rotary Clubs look to the future in their latest fundraiser

Three Rotary Clubs across Gedling Borough are joining up to create a new form of Rotary across the whole of the borough.

In doing so Mapperley & Arnold Rotary, Carlton Rotary, and Ravenshead and Blidworth Rotary hope to raise funds to buy a minibus for Derrymount School in Arnold, Nottingham.

The school serves youngsters with special needs from across the area.

The new Rotary is planning for the future and looking for younger members to ensure that the Rotary legacy continues for the next generation.

The three clubs have organised an open day for June 24 Mapperley Plains Social Club Annexe for fun and fundraising and would love to see you there.

A Rotary Spokesperson said “If you’re between 20 and 40 and want to get involved in ways of fundraising for a mini-bus for Derrymount this will allow you to understand a bit more what Rotary is about.”

The event is being funded by Nexus Fostering and while Nexus Fostering is keen to help fund projects such as this within the local community, they are looking to recruit Foster Carers in the Nottinghamshire area who can make a huge and positive difference in the lives of the children in their care and enable young people to reach their potential and give them hope.

Fostering looks to stop the cycle of neglect, and tackles homelessness, substance abuse, domestic abuse, and poverty.

Derrymount SEN School Minibus Appeal

Nexus Fostering has been making a difference in the lives of children and young people in care since 2002. Their ethos is centred around unrivalled 24/7 support for their carers, extensive training, and fostering excellence.

Foster care is needed to give vulnerable children and young people a safe, caring home environment whilst they’re unable to live with their birth family.

Becoming a Foster Carer is important to enable these children to grow and flourish into independent, well-rounded adults and Nexus Fostering can be contacted on their website at Nexus Fostering or by telephone on 0115 9815604 and there will also be a member of the Nexus theme at the event on the 24th.

The fundraising project is quite a challenge for the Rotary and they would welcome your help and ideas for fundraising.

They are looking for pioneers for a new style Rotary, ready to serve the community in a fun and very socially rewarding way.

The Rotary say that “As a district we are wholeheartedly supporting Derrymount School in their efforts to raise money for their much-wanted minibus.”

You can support the Rotary’s fundraising for the new mini-bus by visiting Three clubs collaborate for fundraising project and open day in June! « Rotary District 1220 (rotary1220.org)

The individual Rotary Clubs can be contacted on their individual facebook pages – Mapperley & Arnold Rotary, Carlton Rotary, and Ravenshead and Blidworth Rotary

Trust in supermarkets plummets to nine-year low, reveals Which? survey

Gedling Eye

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14/06/2023

Trust in supermarkets plummets to nine-year low, reveals Which? survey

A new report has revealed that public trust in supermarkets has sunk to its lowest point in nearly a decade.‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

The study by consumer advocacy group Which? ‌reveals that a majority of shoppers feel overcharged by high prices in convenience stores, where budget food options are often scarce. ‌

‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌The monthly consumer insight tracker from Which? has shown that trust in the grocery industry fell to a confidence score of just +36 (on a scale of -100 to +100) in May. This marks a 32-point dip from the high of +68 in May 2020 and is the lowest it’s been since November 2014. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

The research comes in tandem with a separate nationally representative Which? survey of over 2,000 UK adults. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

This study found that two-thirds of consumers believe they are being exploited by supermarket prices in convenience stores, which tend to be costlier than their larger counterparts and often lack affordable options. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

This issue is compounded by the ongoing cost of living crisis. Half of those who rely on convenience stores at least once a week struggle financially – compared to a third of consumers overall. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

Furthermore, concerns over food prices appear to be on par with worries about escalating energy costs. A staggering 88% of consumers express apprehension about the cost of food, just a percentage point behind those concerned about energy prices. ‌

These concerns have forced consumers to alter their buying habits, with 57% resorting to cheaper items and 39% opting for promotional goods. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

An alarming number of people have taken even more drastic steps, such as skipping meals (11%), prioritising meals for other family members (7%), and using food banks (4%). ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

In light of these findings, Which? is urging supermarkets to prioritise the availability of budget options in their convenience stores, helping to alleviate the financial burden on low-income households. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

The organisation also calls for greater transparency in pricing and promotional offers, enabling consumers to discern which products offer the best value. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

Rocio Concha, Which? Director of Policy and Advocacy, said: ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

“Trust in the groceries industry has fallen to a nine-year low – with many consumers telling us they feel ripped off by high convenience store prices. People should not have to pay over the odds for everyday essentials just because they struggle to get to a large supermarket. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

“While the whole food supply chain affects prices, supermarkets have the power to do more to support people who are struggling, including ensuring everyone has easy access to basic, affordable budget ranges at a store near them, including smaller stores for consumers who rely on these. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

“Supermarkets must also provide transparent pricing so people can easily work out which products offer the best value.” ‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌

What’s your pledge for clean air day?

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13/06/2023

The County Council is encouraging residents to make a pledge to improve the air quality around them on Clean Air Day.

Clean Air Day is being held on June 15.

It is estimated that air pollution is responsible for around 5% of all adult deaths in Nottinghamshire each year, with evidence that air pollution affects health. This can cause conditions such as coronary heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, lung cancer and exacerbate asthma.

While air pollution can be harmful to everyone, it particularly affects people living in more polluted areas, those who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution in their day to day lives, and those who are more prone to health problems caused by air pollution.

Improving the air quality across Nottinghamshire will have a direct impact on improving the health of residents. The council is working on a number of schemes to help improve air quality across the county:

Working with residents to encourage the take-up of sustainable travel options
Installing electric vehicle charging points and providing grants to businesses for sustainable travel
Investment in bus services including improved emission standards, electric vehicles, discounted fares for all under 22s; and multi operator tickets to help people travel between different bus operators
Improving transport infrastructure to encourage walking, cycling and bus travel
Supporting the car share scheme Nottinghamshare.com
Supporting home improvements aiming to improve low energy performance rated homes.

Seeking to inspire others to make a pledge and to improve his own environmental footprint, Councillor John Doddy, Chairman of the Health and Wellbeing Board at Nottinghamshire Council, is making his own pledges for Clean Air Day. Councillor Doddy said:

“Our vision is for all Nottinghamshire residents and visitors to have clean air that allows them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

“The theme for Clean Air Day this year focuses on the impact that air pollution can have on our mind and brain health and not just our physical health.

“Breathing in poor quality air can be harmful to our health but there are simple steps we can all take to stay as healthy as possible, such as replacing car journeys with walking and cycling or turning down the temperature of our boilers.

“For Clean Air Day this year, I am pledging to cycle or walk to work and to change to an electric/hybrid vehicle at the next opportunity.

“If we all pledge to make small changes to reduce our environmental impact, not just on Clean Air Day but all year round, we can improve the quality of air that we breathe and stay as healthy as possible for longer.”

Gedling borough residents can Download the Clean Air Day resource pack, including your pledge card here, use #CleanAirDay and tag @NottsCC on Twitter to show your pledge.

Full Nottinghamshire County Council statement accessible HERE.

Gedling Gala kicks off in July with all the fun of the fair

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13/06/2023

Gedling Gala kicks off in July with all the fun of the fair

Gedling Gala’s fun, family day out, where the community comes together and raises funds to support charities is taking place on July 1 at Willow Park.

Zanda Dibbo-Pajączkowski, Gedling Gala chairman told Gedling Eye that this year’s activities include “A funfair, bouncy castles, Hook-a-Duck, Mayor of Gedling opening, & Art Competition award ceremony, raffle, live acts (dance schools, gymnastics, OMAC martial arts), stalls, food & refreshments, and a DJ playing music all day.”

The event is free, however donations on the day are asked for to help support the 3 local charities nominated by the public on Facebook:

Footprints – Conductive Education Centre
St George’s and Loco Centre – Netherfield
St Paul’s Breakfast Club – Carlton

PICTURED: People enjoy the first Gedling Village Family Gala back in 1977 (PICTURE: Bill Fenton)

The Gala team has also ran an art competition and the competition entries are in The Local Art Shop window for people to help choose which school should win the £200 voucher prize to spend in the Local Art Shop.

There will also be prizes for four age groups based on overall talent & imagination, not just skill.

Organisers also told Gedling Eye that they’d really welcome any of the local community who’d like to get involved entertaining the public, and helping raise funds with them.

Gedling Gala Facebook Group can be accessed on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GedlingGalaGroup/

Region’s ‘Lollypop’ men and women honoured as part of 70 years of service to the community.

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13/06/2023

Region’s ‘Lollypop’ men and women honoured as part of 70 years of service to the community.

The men and women who serve as school crossing patrols, who are most easily recognised by their ‘lollipop’, were honoured in a celebration today (13) to mark the service’s platinum anniversary.

Nottinghamshire has over 100 patrol sites which are intended to help primary schoolchildren get to and from school safely – with many in Gedling borough.

Members of the county’s school crossing patrols were awarded badges and certificates to mark seventy years since the service began in a celebration at Bilsthorpe Depot, headquarters of Via East Midlands, which delivers the service on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, marked the occasion and said, “I am delighted to celebrate the service of our very dedicated school crossing patrols.

“Our patrols are a key part of their local communities, providing a vital service in helping to keep our children safe and it is important to be aware of them as they go about their work.”

Members of the crossing patrols had an opportunity to view a series of videos which featured their long-serving colleagues who talked about why they enjoyed their jobs.”

Today’s launch kicks off a week of celebrations for school crossing patrols throughout Nottinghamshire with a series of events that will be held across the county.

As part of the festivities, Via has launched an art competition for local primary schools that currently have a School Crossing Patrol, which encourages students to design cards and posters for their school crossing patrol member.

Students in KS1 and KS2 will receive an activity pack with puzzles and games they can enjoy. These will be distributed to schools in Nottinghamshire with the School Crossing Patrol service.

The service was officially created by the School Crossing Patrol Act in 1953. Soon after the passing of the Act, Nottinghamshire set up its own School Crossing Patrol. While the uniform and sign have changed to meet modern standards – and patrols can now stop traffic to allow any pedestrian, adult or child to cross – the role is essentially the same today as it was 70 years ago.

Via is on the lookout for school crossing patrols and there are openings available in all the districts of Nottinghamshire including Mansfield, Gilthill, Hucknall, Linby, Arnold and Newark. Details on how to apply can be foundat School Crossing Patrols – Via East Midlands (viaem.co.uk)

Full statement courtesy of Nottinghamshire County Council available HERE.

Friends of Gedling Country Park fundraising plans to restore and diversify the park’s woodland

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12/06/2023

Joe Locker (LDR Reporter)

Friends of Gedling Country Park fundraising plans to restore and diversify the park’s woodland

Not long after work began to create Gedling Country Park in February 2014 the Friends of Gedling Country Park (FGCP) were formed.

Nine years later the FGCP continue to be at the centre of the development and maintenance of the country park, situated on the site of the old Gedling Colliery.

The aim of the Friends is to enhance the park’s habitats, flora and fauna and to serve as an active means of communication and co-operation between all users.

The FGCP have started an appeal through Crowdfunder UK for funding to restore and diversify the Woodland on the Park and the Friends are asking for your support on this important initiative

The Aviva Community Fund and the British Airways Better World Fund will match fund donations so for every donation the FGCP receive it will be tripled by their Sponsors.

A short video has been produced by the FGCP regarding the appeal that can be watched below:

Readers are also asked by the Friends to visit their website HERE for more information about the state of the natural world and make a donation – £5 will gift a tree for the Woodlands Appeal.

Donations can be made on the following link: https://crowdfunder.co.uk/p/diversification-of-woodland-1

Many experts like Richard Attenborough, Chris Packham and Wildlife Trusts have expressed concern at the reduction in numbers of birds and mammals throughout the country and this is due to loss of habitats.

The Friend’s plan will address these issues on the Park by providing trees and plants that provide support for the wildlife and ensure that the next generation of woodland can support a wider variety.

Not only can you help the Friends by donating but they would like people to and come along and help with the planting.

Further information including contact details can be found HERE.

Gedling borough bus services – Red 44 route to change for three months

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12/06/2023

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Gedling borough bus services – Red 44 route to change for three months

Gedling borough bus customers are being alerted to route changes as a result of essential gas works taking place on Colwick Road.

The 44 and 44A will both be impacted by the works.

The service is operated by Nottingham City Transport.

From today (12) the Red 44 and 44A stop serving Sneinton Hermitage, Colwick Road or Racecourse Road because of the gas works.

Buses will divert in both directions along Daleside Road, where buses will use all the same stops as Red 50.

Work is expected to be completed on Friday, September 29, 2023, with the normal route being served after that date.

A spokesman for NCT said: “Some may find using Red 43 along Sneinton Dale a suitable alternative during these works.”

Storage Giant opens new site near Netherfield

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11/06/2023

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Storage Giant opens new site near Netherfield

Storage Giant has opened the doors of its first Notts facility at Teal Park near Netherfield

The store encompasses more than 1,100 self-storage units and 19 flexi-office suites.

The site is situated at the Teal Park development between Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph and has created four jobs.

Chief executive and founder Simon Williams said: “We are excited to open our new facility in Nottingham, offering storage and office space to local individuals and businesses. This is our sixth store in the Midlands and represents our ambitious expansion plans to open more sites across the region including Stoke-on-Trent, Willenhall, Kidderminster and Witney.

“Not only does the new store opening represent a success for Storage Giant’s expansion plans, but it also highlights Nottinghamshire’s continued growth and development as an incubation hub for small businesses.

“We are particularly proud to provide new office spaces for SMEs as they are the beating heart of the British economy, and as flexible working remains popular, we hope to see many more businesses opening satellite sites and allowing team members to work near home in Nottingham.

“We hope our story at Storage Giant – having grown from one to 14 sites since 2007 – can inspire local entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals even in the face of uncertainty.”

Almost 50 people formally complained about crime commissioner’s speeding offences

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11/06/2023