Adventure Cinema is bringing the UK’s biggest outdoor cinema tour to Newstead Abbey in July and will be screening three movies on the Abbey lawn.
On Friday, July 21 at 9.45pm it’s Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick. Top Gun: Maverick has been selling out cinemas across the world, smashing the box office and bringing a good dose of 80s nostalgia with it. Tom Cruise’ most successful movie ever and if there’s any movie that deserves to be seen on a big screen in the open air, it’s THIS movie!
Pictured: TOP GUN: MAVERICK (12) (Courtesy of Adventure Cinema)
Top Gun is followed on Saturday, July 22 at 9.45 pm by The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long. Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
Pictured: The Greatest Showman (PG) (Courtesy of Adventure Cinema)
On Sunday, July 23 at 9.45 it’s Grease with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Bring a blanket or chair and immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of ‘Grease’, as you watch an open-air showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.
Pictured: Grease (PG) Courtesy of Adventure Cinema)
All vehicles can arrive via the main entrance to the Abbey.
Please note that the park will close to daytime visitors at 5pm and will reopen for the events at 8.15pm.
Plans submitted in 2022 to Gedling Borough Council (GBC) to expand Ravenshead Farm Shop continue on their approval journey.
The application documents were validated by GBC last month.
If the planning application is successful there will be a further 60 square metres of additional seating for the existing tearoom as well as general storage and preparation areas.
The plans at the farm shop are listed on the planning documentation as ‘Change of use and conversion from agricultural storage barn to additional tearoom seating area, preparation and storage areas’
Pictured: Location of store shed proposed for conversion (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning)
Planning was submitted by Mr Craig Voce acting as agent on behalf of Silverland Farm, 131 Main Road, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9GS.
Pictured: Proposed new layout of exiting shed store (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning)
Further details on planning application 2022/1267 can be accessed HERE
One day, in March 2021, Krystian woke up and said to his wife Monica: “Honey, we must help them.”
A few days later, a charity fund was set up, which helped him buy two ambulances.
Soon after, tonnes of humanitarian aid from Netherfield and Carlton residents was placed outside It’s Inn The Bank pub and Dusk Till Dawn Poker Club where the couple used to work as cleaners.
And that was enough for Krystian to start his journey.
Recalling his “once-in-a-lifetime” experience, Krystian still can’t believe how he was able to regain the energy for such a long and chaotic trip.
The 39-year-old said: “We began our trip on April 2. It took us three days of non-stop driving and only a couple hours of sleep to get to Ukraine.
Ambulances full of donations from residents left Netherfield for Ukraine on Thursday (PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)
“When we got there, there were lots of militaries, tanks, helicopters, and bombings with soldiers checking on us all the time. There should have been four of us, but one decided not to go at the last minute out of concern.
“Of course, we were exhausted, scared and worried, but we were ‘100 per cent’ sure we could do it because we were doing something good, and that gave us the adrenaline to keep going.”
Fortunately, besides Krystian’s team, there was support from people along the way.
He added: “We couldn’t have done it without them.
“Many people offered us good food, warm cups of coffee, and places to sleep. We even received huge discounts at petrol stations and salaries from the British government for crossing the channel.
“We saw British soldiers in Germany. After a quick conversation, we burst out laughing because we knew we were in the same direction.
“During our journey, we met many kind people who went out of their way to help us, which is great.”
When the team reached the border, their ambulances, loaded with 10 tonnes of donations, were handled by the Ukraine military due to the high-risk situation.
Despite not being able to send the goods directly to the war victims, Krystian was still happy to put his full trust in the army.
He said: “I trust them, they know exactly where our stuff was going. The army oversees everything so basically, all donations going to Ukraine are taken over by them.
“Even though I couldn’t meet the Ukrainians there, we still got many contacts. We received a lot of phone calls, and messages saying that they felt happy and grateful for our help.”
A number of new businesses have helped breathe new life into Carlton Hill’s high street.
Recently the area has welcomed many new shops and the community spirit continues to grow.
As well as new stores opening, many places have closed which has left residents disappointed.
PICTURED: Juicey’s owner Justine Fawzi in the new store on Carlton Hill (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
The news of Lloyds bank branch closure in July has received angry comments from locals that are devastated to see it go.
The closure of other establishments has similarly evoked strong reactions, with Albie’s café/bar still being seen as a huge loss by many after shutting its doors in July, 2022.
However, people are also delighted to welcome new stores into their town and support local businesses.
A spokesperson for Carlton Hill Action Group Committee said: “We have had a couple of businesses come and go that were really good but we seem to fill shops quickly.”
These new outlets seem to be local hotspots, with many leaving great reviews for the newcomers.
Carlton Hill is also set to welcome other new businesses in the near future.
The Bakery & Kitchen in Sneinton is due to relocate to the area in the next few weeks, taking over the premises that used to be Straight Six café.
The store will be open for breakfast and lunch, offering their current menu with new additions over the coming months.
Carlton Hill has a great community spirit helped by businesses such as Wheldon’s Garage, Top Spot club and Piginns café that have been open for many years.
Wheldon’s Garage has been operating since 1947 and is still run by the same family, who are currently expanding the business for the move towards electronic vehicles.
Top Spot club is celebrating its 35th birthday this year and is also loved by many locals.
Piginns café has been open for 15 years, having moved to larger premises to serve their homemade dishes and famous all-day breakfast.
Owner, Marie Jackson said: “I never intended it to be a community café but it has become like a second home for a lot of our customers.
“We have seen children grow up which has been great.
“But on the sadder side we have lost a lot of customers too.”
She added that all the businesses on the hill are very friendly and help one another, and it is great to see new businesses come, create new trade and bring excitement.
Marie is selling Piginns later this year as she is now 65 and feels exhausted working over 60 hours a week.
She said: “I would like to sell to someone who is on the same wavelength as me who will keep it community based.”
This atmosphere on the hill has been noticed by many of the businesses.
Sara Rudzik, general manager of Portobello Italian Restaurant said: “We love our customers, they bring to the restaurant a nice vibe and a warm atmosphere.”
The area has not always been this way.
Local resident, Mandy Kiernan, was born in Carlton and said: “I personally love that Carlton Hill went from being quite run down in the noughties to being a wonderful place to socialise and shop.
Planning documents have been received by Gedling Borough Council relating to the change of use of 17 Bailey Drive, Mapperley, NG3 5US from a ‘dwelling house to a residential children’s home’.
Planning documents submitted on behalf of Prime Nurture Services Limited indicate that the residential children’s home will accommodate up to three children.
Pictured: 17 Bailey Drive (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning)
In the planning statement from Prime Nurture Services Ltd (PNSL) they refer to the property at 17 Bailey Drive as ‘Artemis’ and state that it is being delivered in line with their plans to open 10+ homes across the D2N2 region working with the four Local Authorities over the next 2-3 years to try to address the shortage of child places across the cities and counties.
Artemis will be their third home, with a further 2 homes, Ceres and Chiron set to open late 2023 or early 2024.
Prime Nurture Services Ltd (PNSL) state that they intend to provide safe, therapeutic care and accommodation for up to 3 children aged between 6 – 13 on admission, needing consistently available, sensitive, caregiving to address their early experiences of maltreatment and neglect.
To support the Children PNSL will have a team of 13 staff employed at the home on a 24 hour basis, 11 of which are full time with two part time.
Full details of the application and supporting documentation for application 2023/0251 can be accessed here
Further details on Prime Nurture Services Limited can be found on their website Welcome Home – Prime Nurture Services where they already indicate that ‘Artemis’ is opening soon.
People who emit chimney smoke from their homes in more than 40 areas across Gedling borough could be fined hundreds of pounds under new air pollution plans.
A Gedling Borough Council committee will discuss the proposals next week as the Labour-led council looks to clamp down on repeat offenders.
It’s part of legislation in the Clean Air Act 1993 which sets out offences for emitting smoke in controlled areas unless approved to do so.
Council papers reveal 41 ‘smoke control areas’ (SCAs) are designated across the borough.
Emitting smoke from chimneys through open fires, wood-burning stoves or fixed boilers in these areas is prohibited unless specific criteria are met.
This includes only using ‘authorised fuel’ such as gas or electricity, or ‘smokeless’ fuels unless through an exempt appliance.
Exempt appliances include anthracite or semi-anthracite coal burners, low-volatile steam coal, or gas.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) guidelines also say unauthorised fuel, such as wood, can only be burned in exempt appliances.
DEFRA’s smoke control website sets out a list of hundreds of exempt appliances, including countless wood burners.
Outdoor barbecues, chimineas, fireplaces or pizza ovens are allowed, alongside garden bonfires as long as they follow DEFRA rules on bonfires.
Gedling Borough Council says its public protection team receives complaints “from time to time” for these chimney offences both within and outside SCAs.
If offenders are found breaching these rules, an initial fine of £175 can be handed out.
The financial penalty increases to £300 for repeat offenders.
The authority plans to approve new powers and set the fine levels so enforcement can begin on offenders.
In a report, the council said: “In order to educate residents within the borough, the council will look to give a warning to households in the first instance.
“If further offending is identified, the process for issuing a financial penalty is to issue a notice of intent.
“This notice provides details of the offence, informs the recipient of the council’s intention to issue a financial penalty and provides details about that person’s right to object to the imposition of the penalty.”
Appeals can be made if offenders can prove there was no emission of smoke from the chimney on the specified date.
Other appeal grounds include the chimney not being covered by a smoke control order or being able to prove their appliances are exempt.
The authority’s environment and licensing committee will discuss the plans at its meeting on April 18.
Councillors will be asked to approve the level of fines and hand powers to the corporate director to allow officers to administer them.
The council added: “Not [doing this] will mean the council will not be able to use the new methods of enforcement and will make it difficult to identify and prosecute offenders within the borough.
“Some revenue may be received from payment of financial penalties, though it is anticipated most complaints can be resolved without the need for financial penalties.
“Perhaps in the region of £500-£1000 may be received per annum.
“Implementation of the new powers supports the council’s climate change net zero work.”
Netherfield residents are up in arms over a banner celebrating the opening of a new local store that revealed it is being named after a neighbouring town.
Heron Foods revealed plans to open a new store inside the former TSB building on Victoria Road in the town centre on April 27.
A new banner has been erected outside the former TSB bank that has raised the ire of locals before the store has even opened.
The banner suggests that the new store is called the ‘Carlton Store’ despite the fact that the banner clearly states that the new store is located on Victoria Road, Netherfield, NG4 2HE.
One irate local resident told Gedling Eye: “Obviously they’ll want our Netherfield money but don’t want to use Netherfield in their store name – this is Netherfield NOT Carlton!”
Local resident John Geering said: “You would have done their research. Carlton begins over the railway tracks. A Carlton store in Netherfield seems ludicrous.”
PICTURED: TSB branch on Victoria Road in Netherfield
23 new jobs are being created and most of these have now been filled following adverts posted on social media.
A spokesman said: “We look forward to welcoming customers through the doors.”
The Netherfield branch of TSB closed back in April 2021 and the building has been empty ever since.
MP for Gedling, Tom Randall has raised his constituents’ concerns about crime with the local Police Inspector Mark Stanley.
Mr Randall raised issues around anti-social behaviour in Arnold and the damage to empty properties in Burton Joyce.
He said: “Every quarter, I discuss local policing priorities with Gedling’s Police Inspector.
PICTURED: Tom Randall the MP for Gedling
“Usually, these focus on specific issues which residents have raised with me that are affecting them personally, but I’ve had a number of people write to me about more general concerns about anti-social behaviour in places in Arnold: the incident with an assault on a teenager in Arnold and the yobs on roofs in Front Street have been well publicised locally. McDonalds has also been a hotspot.
“Beyond Arnold, there have also been issues with young lads breaking into empty homes and damaging property in Lambley Lane in Burton Joyce.
‘”In my meeting with the police this morning, I was pleased to hear that arrests have been made in relation to the assault. More broadly, the police are going to talk to local businesses to improve security to their buildings to stop access by those who want to cause disruption.
“There is a further programme of work alongside the local Council on issuing behaviour contracts, implementing curfews and the police will be carrying out an operation throughout the summer with an increased police presence.
He added: “I’m pleased to hear that there will be proactive work on this. In terms of the broader preventative work, I’ll be having further meetings with the police and inputting into their work on the architectural review. I will be also be speaking to the County Council’s Youth Service Department on activities for young people, especially during the school holidays.’
Planning documents have been received by Gedling Borough Council planning department relating to the change of use of 30, Eastham Road, Arnold, NG5 6QX from a vacant shop to a hot food takeaway.
The planning statement accompanying a full planning application on behalf of Mr. Muharrem Karadaban states that the shop unit has been vacant for some time with the last use thought to be a charity shop many years ago.
Pictured: The vacant unit at the far end of the 4 unit parade (PHOTO: Google)
There is residential accommodation over the vacant shop which is in the same ownership and currently occupied.
The retail unit falls within a small parade of 4 units. The other units within the parade are occupied and have Class E use, a Mini Market & News Store, a Hairdressers with residential accommodation above and a single storey Off Licence & General Store at the opposite end.
Pictured: Proposed Plans (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning)
There are no alterations proposed externally to the existing shop frontage and the internal floorspace will remain unaltered at 60sqm.
A service road to the rear gives access for deliveries and parking / garage facilities serving both the unit and the flat.
Planning application documents suggest that the proposal would bring back into a viable use a vacant retail unit within a small parade of shops and create employment opportunities.
Details of planning application 2023/0171 can be accessed here
Oscar Catch-up Screening: Everything Everywhere All At Once (15)– Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 7.30pm
Winner of a whopping 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, EEAAO will be back on our big screen for one night only. Don’t miss this truly original Oscar winner!
Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, collectively known as Daniels, the film is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman (Michelle Yeoh) who can’t seem to finish her taxes.
Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director (Daniels)
Event Cinema:Heathers: The Musical (15)– Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 7.00pm
Wickedly funny and with dazzling book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, Heathers The Musical is based on the 1988 cult hit, that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, and produced by Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor-Mills, the team behind the acclaimed stage adaptation of Carrie. With direction from Andy Fickman and electrifying choreography by Gary Lloyd, this is one class production you can’t afford to skip.
Event Cinema:The Royal Opera House Live- Cinderella (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sun 16 April at 2pm
Royal Ballet Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella celebrates its 75th anniversary this Season. The ballet’s opening night in 1948, featuring Moira Shearer and Michael Somes in the lead roles, was received rapturously.
Event Cinema:Exhibition on Screen- Vermeer (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Tue 18 April at 7.30pm, Wed 3 May at 4.30pm, Thu 4 May at 1.30pm
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.
Event Cinema:National Theatre Live- Good (Cert TBC)– Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Thu 20 – Sat 22 April
David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.
As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.
Thursday Quiz Night – The Abdication, Daybrook, 8.00pm
Quiz Master: Russ Chappell – £1 entry – random teams are back!! Winning team takes the pot and a free drink.
