Jordan Dilks (25), is taking the leap and opening her own salon in Arnold after working in the beauty industry for over nine years.
Gedling Eye caught up with new business owner, Jordan who told us that “Studio Mae Beauty is opening on Wednesday, May 10 at The Annex, Chapel Court, Chapel Lane, Arnold, NG5 7DR.”
The new intimate salon, just off High Street, will be offering a variety of treatments in a relaxing environment.
PHOTO: Studio Mae
Studio Mae will also be holding an opening party on Friday, May 12 from 6-8pm.
Jordan said: “I was working in a salon in West Bridgford for four years and now I feel like it’s the right time to open my own salon.
“I do a lot of bridal makeup and I wanted a really nice quiet private space for things like bridal trials, for people to bring their bridesmaids and a bottle of prosecco if they want to and just create like an all-round really nice experience for my clients.
“As it’s more of a private relaxed studio if you suffer from anxiety about these kinds of situations then it will obviously be perfect.”
PHOTO: Studio Mae
She added: “The other girls and I are all down to earth, we are hot on women empowerment and want the salon to be like a home away from home.”
Jordan wants the store to make visitors feel at ease and believes that is what will make Studio Mae different from other salons in the area.
On opening Studio Mae will be hosting several offers, including 20 per cent off all of Jordan’s facial treatments as well as 15 per cent off microblading with a free top up.
Jordan is excited to get opened and can’t wait to welcome customers in her new Arnold studio.
Further offers and details can be found on their website here or Facebook Page here
A planning application has been submitted to Gedling Borough Council relating to an empty retail unit previously occupied by Barclays Bank at 17 Plains Road, Mapperley.
Barclays closed the branch on July 9, 2021; the property is believed to have been vacant since the closure.
The application has been submitted on behalf of Courtenay Investments Limited by GCP Chartered Architects has applied for permission to separate the existing retail unit into two separate units – a ground floor and second floor unit (Class E), to make amendments to shop frontages to suit new entrances required and an addition of a new delivery door to rear of unit and new escape stair to proposed first floor unit
Pictured: The former Barclays branch (GEDLING EYE)
There is no indication in the planning application as to the future use of the units. An amendment to the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2020 advises that uses under Class E planning include, but are not limited to – the display or retail supply of goods, sale of food and drink, financial services, professional services, indoor sport and health or medical services. Full legislative details can be accessed here
A local resident said “Its just another empty unit that is an eyesore, just like the other bank after they closed that (TSB) and Greggs across the road. They shut up shop and leave the properties empty – I’m in support of anything that brings life back to the highstreet”
The property is currently being advertised to let by NG Chartered Surveyors on their website www.ng-cs.com.
Full details regarding planning application 0023/0300 can be found here
A Gedling football club is to call an emergency meeting after receiving a ‘horrendous’ electricity bill.
Carlton Town’s official website revealed they recently received a hefty energy bill that will present a ‘financial challenge
The Millers announced that they recently submitted a meter reading and have now been hit with an electricity bill for over £7900.
The club said that after having tied the club into a favourable energy rate prior to the massive price increases last year, the club did not anticipate anywhere near that kind of bombshell.
A spokesman said: “The club received an updated invoice and then paid over £2,000 following the last meter read and then accepted an increase in their monthly direct debit payments to avoid any future shocks.
The club revealed that their direct debit contribution will almost double going forward.
A spokesman said: “A full assessment of how this increase has happened will be carried out in the coming weeks and with a further increase on the cards when the current contract runs out later this year, the Millers face yet another financial challenge.
They added: “The club has also had significant travel costs this season following the FA’s decision to move the club into the Northern Premier East League from the Midland League.
The statement confirmed that the club are considering their options to “come up with ideas to raise the additional funds’ to help settle this bill.
They said: “Any suggestions or help from Sponsors, Supporters or those who care about the club would be much appreciated.”
Commercial Chief Gary Clarke (pictured) can be contacted on 07907 064189
The club have apologised for putting out a bad news story, but believe that being transparent is the best way forward.
The club have a Night at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on Friday May 12 May, tickets at £7 each are available off Gary on the above number.
The full statement can be read on the Millers website HERE
A fundraising football tournament in Gedling has netted over £5,000 for vulnerable people suffering from the war in Ukraine.
The Trophy for Peace, hosted by British-Ukrainian Taras Postolan, saw Ireland crowned champions following a 1-0 win over Ukraine in front of more than 200 spectators.
Sunday’s game took place at Carlton Town FC’s Bill Stokeld Stadium, where donations were gathered by City Hub Ukraine, a group of volunteers who collect tonnes of supplies for Ukraine war victims on a weekly basis.
Since the war began, more than 600 tonnes of necessities, on lorries and ferries, have made the 1715-mile journey to Ukraine, where people are facing the worst time of their lives.
Thanks to the success of the fundraising, the organiser, Taras Postolan, of Mapperley, is now able to add another lorry to the aid mission.
The 42-year-old said: “With this donation, we can now pay for another lorry to send more aid to the war victims in Ukraine.
“Despite living here, I still got family members in Ukraine, and I had to do something.
“Since my small family is here, I can’t go to Ukraine, and this is the way of helping my people.”
Taras, whose grandparents are Ukrainians, also thanked the local community for their support and generosity.
He added: “I do worry whether people still care, so I’m so happy that after a year, people still turned up and showed support.
“City Hub Ukraine helped us so much with different kinds of volunteer like selling handmade cake, Ukrainian crafts, glitter tattoos, and gave all the profits to our cause.
“What amazed me is that the Ukrainian and Irish communities have come together to continue this tournament even after the war is over to help other countries that need our help.”
Philip Holland, 71, member of City Hub Ukraine, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event.
He said: “Raising money was the main objective of the event, but people also donated their time, prizes, cakes and premises for this to be successful.
“I had the pleasure of meeting Taras on my first day as a volunteer at Colwick when the war broke out.
“Since then, we have shared many experiences and he has become instrumental and inspirational in the organisation of fundraising football matches.
“The planning and running of these events by a small but extremely dedicated team was as vigorous and energetic as ever.
“I look forward to the 2024 rematch because if the war ends today donations and humanitarian aid project funding will still be necessary in war-ravaged Ukraine.”
The tournament featured four teams, England, Ukraine, Ireland, and Poland, and it was the Ukrainian team that stole the headlines in the first semi-final.
They managed to grab a last gasp equaliser against a spirited England side, sending the game to a penalty shootout, which they won, securing their place in the final.
In the second semi-final, Ireland took on Poland in a feisty encounter.
The experienced Ireland side emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win, booking their spot in the final match.
The final saw Ireland take an early lead, which they managed to hold onto and bagged the trophy despite Ukraine’s best efforts.
This is the second year Taras and his team have co-ordinated the event.
Last year, Ireland won the trophy after the 3-2 win against Ukraine in the final.
As the rugby season draws to a rather protracted close, preparations are being made at Paviors Rugby Club to hold a special President’s Day match at the club on Sunday May 14.
The day is part of a busy weekend for Paviors as the First XV, having played their final league game at the end of March, play an important Notts,Lincs and Derbys Cup Match, away against Melbourne on Saturday May 13.
On Sunday May 14 a combination of Paviors’ 2nd and 3rd teams take on the President’s XV, the ‘Carlton le Willows Dragons’.
Pictured: Paviors in action (PHOTO: D Turner)
The President’s XV is made up of players linked to Carlton Le Willows School. Men, who as boys represented the school at various levels, and the occasional players who have other links with the school.
The match holds a special place in the heart of Pavior’s President Neil Kendrick as he is a former head of 6th Form at the school.
Neil said ”This is the second year that we have assembled past talent, with the President’s XV ‘running’ a strong Paviors outfit very close in their last encounter, just three points separated the teams at the end. Let’s hope this year’s game is equally entertaining”.
Pictured: The Paviors Clubhouse (PHOTO: D Turner)
The day promises to be a great day out for all, young and old. The bar opens at 12 with hot and cold food available. There will be activities for youngsters including a junior-tag match and two performances by the magnificent Dako Flying Angels Gymnastic Team.
The venue for the event is at Paviors Rugby Club, Burntstump Hill, Arnold NG58PQ.
The President’s game kicks off at 3pm.
The club run over twenty teams and always welcome new players – girls, boys, men & women, there is a team for all.
Further information about the club including contact details can be found on http://www.paviorsrfc.co.uk/ .
Residents from Rivendell View care home in Stoke Bardolph have crowned their very own King and Queen, in honour of today’s (6) coronation of King Charles III.
Nominated by their fellow residents, staff members, families, and friends, 93-year-old John Young and 81-year-old Joyce Rowbotham were crowned King and Queen of Rivendell View for their kind natures and devotion to the home’s social committee.
Royal crowns and capes were bestowed on the pair as they sat atop their throne.
Joyce said, “I’m so overwhelmed and pleased that people voted for me to be their Queen! I feel very happy.”
John added, ” like every person here in this home, and I’d like to think they’re all my friends. Thank you and bless you all.”
John and Joyce will wear their crowns during the home’s Kings Coronation Party today (6).
Lisa Tungate, the Home Manager at Rivendell View, said: “We’re all so proud of John and Joyce, they both go out of their way to support other residents and make everyone smile. King John and Queen Joyce can’t wait to greet everyone at our coronation party.
Specialist officers are continuing their investigation at a field near Ravenshead after human remains were discovered.
Police have been at the site in Coxmoor Road, between the village and Stutton-in-Ashfield since Wednesday, April 26 and will continue to be there for the next few days.
There is still a cordon in place and a no fly-zone over the scene which includes drones while officers carry out their inquiries.
Officers are being supported by scientists including an anthropologist.
Forensic and DNA work is still being carried out so that formal identification can be made.
Superintendent for the County, Claire Rukas said: “We know that the public will be eager to know what has happened and who this person is.
“At this time there is nothing to indicate that this is an archaeological find but until further tests are carried out we are not going to be able to say anything further.
“We are therefore treating it as an ongoing police investigation.
“We will provide all the information we have as soon as we get it. This is a complex investigation and unfortunately, investigations like this do take time.
“We were expecting to be at the site for seven days but will be extending that into next week while more work is carried out.
“We would like to thank the local community for their patience. It is really important that no stone is left unturned and we carry out a thorough investigation into who this person is and how they died.”
After two turbulent years in the pandemic, pubs across Gedling borough are facing a new challenge in the ongoing battle for survival. Lockdown closures, strict social distancing rules and having to shut their doors over Christmas.
Now, just as life was beginning to get back to normal, the cost of living crisis has now begun to bite. People across the borough are being squeezed by soaring gas and electricity prices, while the cost of goods and fuel are also rapidly rising.
For pubs which have made it to the other side of Covid, it comes as a fresh double blow for their businesses. Their own costs are rising while customers have less money to spend.
A recently released report by hospitality experts CGA has shown that in the last 12 months, 4,593 licenced premises across the UK shut their doors in the year to March 2023. This equates to an astonishing 12.6 closures per day or 4.3% of the licenced sector in the 12 months.
Beccy Webster has been landlady of The Gedling Inn since 2019 and says customers’ spending habits have definitely changed since the pandemic.
Beccy said “We are an independent business at The Gedling Inn and have faced lots of challenges due to the hard times this country faces at the minute
“Gas and electricity prices are through the roof and this has been the major problem for a small business like mine. I have seen an increase of nearly 40% which for larger premises like mine is hard to swallow.
“Wholesale prices of food and drink are continuing to rise daily and we have struggled not to pass these on to customers but in reality to keep the pub open and my team in their jobs it is a constant battle to make sure we are getting the right products at the right prices.
“I personally think since covid, customers’ habits have changed too. People drink and eat more at home now or don’t stay out as long, although money is tight all round”
Beccy said it was sad to see such a decline in pubs as it’s a tradition of our country to have “locals”.
“I hope that during the summer people come out to support the hospitality industry and enjoy a lovely drink or meal in their local community,” she said.
New research has shown the future local pubs is affected by whether they are an independent business or a managed group. The independent sector has shrunk by 14.1% during the three years of the pandemic, while the managed sector contracted by only a 1/4 of that figure at 3.3%.
CGA’s Karl Chessell said: “Each of the 4,593 closures over the last 12 months represents a sad loss of jobs and the permanent withdrawal of a community asset.
“It is at least encouraging that losses have slowed in the first few months, a welcome indicator that demand for hospitality remains strong. However, the recent cut in government support on energy bills, alongside a hike in minimum wage rates and the ongoing tax burden, now leaves thousands more fragile venues at risk of closure.
“Hospitality has shown how, with the right backing, it can generate jobs and fire the economy, but sustained help is needed to tide the sector through the current crisis.”
Graeme Smith, AlixPartners’ managing director, added: “While the number of pubs, restaurants and other licensed venues continues to contract in UK hospitality, there is some positivity in this latest analysis of the market, given that the overall cadence, or rate of decline, has slowed significantly.
“Tellingly, this latest study underlines the growing divide between larger and smaller operators, reflecting the varied ability to withstand the continued headwinds the sector faces. The closure rate of independent businesses – the lifeblood and entrepreneurial driving force of the sector – continues to vastly outstrip the better-funded corporates and the branded operators.
“It highlights the need for government support to be extended, especially on energy costs, if small (often family-owned) businesses are to survive. On a 12-month view, the number of closures is still very significant. A statistic homing into view is that by the end of the year, the total number of licensed venues is likely to fall below 100,000 for the first time in many decades. It reflects approximately 13,000 closures since March 2020, and the many thousands of pubs that have shut in the decades prior.”
The Gedling Inn can be found on 50 Main Street, Gedling, has a large beer garden, occasional live music, an affordable range of quality food, and an amazing afternoon tea and has been at the heart of Gedling life for many years.
Further details can be found on the Gedling Inn Facebook page HERE
A hearty breakfast always goes down a treat and for me: a cob stuffed full of bacon sausages and eggs is the perfect way to start the day. I decided to trade in my usual bowl of Shreddies and had a massive breakfast cob with plenty of change from a tenner.
I decided to visit Heidi’s Cafe, which can be found on Westdale Lane and is close to the shops in the centre of Gedling village.
It is clearly popular with tradespeople and locals who seemed like regulars.
PICTURED: Heidi’s Cafe on Westdale Lane in Carlton
There’s a good choice on the menu, with breakfast cobs, all-day breakfast, cold cobs, burgers, gammon, egg & chips and hot dogs among the choices.
I could feel hunger pangs as I looked up at the menu on a chalkboard so knew instantly what I was going to get. A breakfast cob.
The cob is priced at £6 and for under a tenner you get a large cob containing 2 Bacon, 2 sausage, egg, hashbrown, mushrooms, beans or tomatoes
Everything is spot on, from the eggs with their delicious runny yolks, meaty sausages and top-notch salty bacon. It was nice to tuck into a hash brown not swamped in grease and the mushrooms were perfect – not watery or slimy.
I was offered a choice of tomatoes or beans to go inside my cob and opted for beans. The quality of the bread ensured it wasn’t reduced to mush by the bean juice.
It’s pretty much faultless and the best breakfast cob I’ve had in an awfully long time both in terms of quality and price.
You can find Heidi’s at 43 Westdale Lane East Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3JN
Labour has retained control of Gedling Borough Council after winning 28 out of 41 seats – giving them a comfortable majority
Labour lost two seats in Cavendish to the Liberal Democrats but gained a seat in Plains ward from the Conservatives.
Four Liberal Democrat seats were won which was two-seat gain.
No independent candidates managed to secure a council seat during the latest election.
Labour councillor and deputy leader of the council Michael Payne said the local election was a “sign people are willing to give Labour a chance” after the group secured a majority once again.
Going somewhat against the grain nationally, Gedling’s Conservatives secured nine seats, up from eight.
Local Conservatives had feared they would lose one of their Trent Valley seats to Labour – but instead increased their majority there.
Conservative Trent Valley councillor Mike Adams told our reporter Olivia Beeson: “I wasn’t sure if Cllr Smith and I would both get in.
PICTURED: Helen Monique Greensmith won the Dumbles Ward for the Conservatives
“We come at things from slightly different angles and that makes us an effective team.”
Cllr Smith said: “With the national trend I was nervous.
“Getting re-elected with more votes proves if you work hard it will deliver and your local residents will reward you.”
Gedling MP Tom Randall was left disappointed by today’s results.
“It’s not been a great for the party,” he said.
“I am disappointed to not have won in Plains but we have made gains in Calverton.”
Former Gedling MP Lord Vernon Coaker said he was delighted by today’s Labour victory.
He said: “Some excellent results. We have the trust and confidence of voters. It’s time for change, now we will carry on to change our country and elect a Labour Government
The total voter turnout figure for Gedling borough was 89,493
Results in full
Bestwood St Albans Ward (Two councillors)
Josie Abbott – Conservative – 352
Rachel Elizabeth Ellis – Labour – 586 – Elected
Des Gibbons – Labour – 576 – Elected
Ray Poynter – Liberal Democrat – 66
Katherine Laura Randall – Conservative – 327
Patrick Christopher Shannon – Liberal Democrat – 64
Margret Susan Barbara Vince – Green – 115
Calverton Ward (Three councillors)
John Bailey – Independent – 352
Pat Bosworth – Independent – 377
Lorraine Kathleen Brown – Conservative Party – 750 – Elected
Boyd Bryan Elliott – Conservative Party – 1075 – Elected
Sam Gordon – Independent – 313
Mike Hope – Independent – 450
Darcy Autumn Inchboard – Labour – 408
Sarah Emily Smith – Labour – 458
Jane Maria Walker – Conservative – 711 Elected
Dean Anthony Wilson – Labour – 611
Carlton Ward (Two councillors)
Annabelle Lucy Banner – Conservative – 508
Graham Terrance Clive Dewberry – Liberal Democrat – 65
Kai Benjamin Harrison – Conservative – 527
Johnathan On Kay Ho – Liberal Democrat – 60
Catherine Patricia Pope – Labour – 845 – Elected
Ruth Geraldine Tanner – Green – 120
Paul O’Neil Wilkinson – Labour – 816 – Elected
Carlton Hill Ward (Three councillors)
Joseph Roger Conboy – Liberal Democrat – 183
Jim Creamer – Labour – 1118 – Elected
Paul Feeney – Labour – 1120 – Elected
Anthony John Gillam – Liberal Democrat – 147
Yvonne Michele Godwin – Conservative – 499
James Victor Greensmith – Conservative – 457
Nadia Hajat – Liberal Democrat – 140
Alex Scroggie – Labour – 1016 – Elected
Steve Swann – Conservative – 450
Cavendish Ward (Two councillors)
Pat Blandamer – Conservative – 137
Liz Clunie – Labour – 536
Andrew Mark Dunkin – Liberal Democrat Focus Team – 605 – Elected
Gary Graham Gregory – Independent – 40
Karen Gregory – Independent – 32
Dwayne Anthony Henry – Labour – 518
Paul Anthony Hughes – Liberal Democrat Focus Team – 562 – Elected
Collette Sharon Osborne – Conservative – 135
Colwick Ward (One councillor)
Kevin Backhouse Doyle – Conservative – 238
Paul Richard Milburn – Liberal Democrat – 31
Russell Whiting – Labour – 425 – Elected
Coppice Ward (Two councillors)
Mick Abbott – Conservative – 437
Marje Paling – Labour – 991 – Elected
Mark Simons – Liberal Democrat – 75
Jim Stuart – Green – 129
Geoff Walker – Conservative – 407
Henry Thomas Neil Wheeler – Labour – 979 – Elected
Daybrook Ward (Two councillors)
Sandra Jean Barnes – Labour – 923 – Elected
Kyle Anthony Robinson-Payne – Labour – 896 – Elected
Melissa Simone Seaton – Conservative – 225
Chris Walker – Conservative – 235
Dumbles Ward (One councillor)
Helen Monique Greensmith – Conservative – 555 – Elected
Catherine Leigh O’Riordan – Liberal Democrat – 53
Ian Nigel Smith – Green – 124
Daniel John Taylor – Labour – 275
Ernehale Ward (Two councillors)
Judy Barson – Liberal Democrat – 90
Ged Clarke – Conservative – 420
David Sidney Ellis – Labour and Co-operative – 808 – Elected
Roxanne Elizabeth Ellis – Labour and Co-operative – 780 – Elected
Paul Richard Key – Independent – 117
Desmond Paul Peet – Independent – 97
Jason Martin Stansfield – Liberal Democrat – 112
Sue Walker – Conservative – 356
Gedling Ward (Two councillors)
Maggie Dunkin – Liberal Democrat Focus Team – 294
Charlie Godwin – Conservative – 529
Jenny Hollingsworth – Labour – 1022 – Elected
Darren Robert Maltby – Conservative – 477
James O’Riordan – Liberal Democrat Focus Team – 230
Lynda Jane Pearson – Labour – 913 – Elected
Netherfield Ward (Two councillors)
Laurence James Baldwin – Green – 142
William John Clarke – Labour – 766 – Elected
Michel Flor-Henry – Conservative – 197
Essop Hajat – Liberal Democrat – 33
Alison Lesley Hunt – Labour – 750 – Elected
Mick Murphy – Conservative – 204
Newstead Abbey Ward (Three councillors)
Stuart James Bestwick – Conservative – 1470 – Elected
Paul Anthony Bruch – Liberal Democrat – 309
Sharon Dawn Butterworth – Labour – 729
Jim Heath – Liberal Democrat – 182
Cleon Tundy Alexander Nelson – Labour – 725
Sue Pickering – Conservative – 1434 – Elected
Martin David Smith – Conservative – 1499 – Elected
John Antony Sutherland – Liberal Democrat – 192
Carol Ann Wright – Labour – 925
Phoenix Ward (Two councillors)
Andrew James Armstrong – Labour – 413
Alan Sydney Bexon – Conservative – 154
Andrew Mark Ellwood – Liberal Democrat Focus Team – 766 – Elected
Tracy Maltby – Conservative – 148
Richard Mark Shipley – Labour – 388
Clive John Towsey-Hinton – Liberal Democrat Focus Team – 746 – Elected
Plains Ward (Three councillors)
Max Beeken – Liberal Democrat – 171
David Jonathan Brocklebank – Labour – 1275 – Elected
Luke Martin Dunkin – Liberal Democrat – 176
Martin Nigel Gladwell – Liberal Democrat – 160
Ed Jayamaha – Conservative – 988
Grahame David Pope – Labour – 1291 – Elected
Keith Trevor Seaton – Conservative – 1065
Margaret Ruth Strong – Labour – 1241 – Elected
Carol Ann Walker – Conservative – 1034
Porchester Ward (Three councillors)
Linda Susan Adams – Conservative – 619
Roy Douglas Allan – Labour – 1587 – Elected
Alan Peter Morrell Dawson – Liberal Democrat – 209
