One of Mapperley’s best-known venues now has a new general manager.
Copper Mapperly is now being run by Tom Bartley, who was born and bred in nearby Arnold and says he knows the Mapperley area ‘like the back of his hand’.
With an extensive history in hospitality and operations, his previous roles include being part of the successful operations team at the Motorpoint Arena that helps organise the Nottingham venue’s big events.
Tom said: “Since being offered the role at Copper, I have been excited that I am working at this fantastic venue and looking forward to the future.”
Pictured: Coffee & Cake Deal (PHOTO: Courtesy of Tom Bartley)
“Since starting it has been great getting to know the fantastic team of staff and our customers and the welcome that I have received has been very touching.”
Tom says he has exciting plans for Copper Mapperley and aims to make it THE place to visit in Mapperley.
The new manager has already been talking to customers and taken onboard some of their ideas on how the bar can be improved. Following these conversations, he has now decided to extend the opening times from April 3.
Tom told us that live music is also back every Friday and Saturday from April and the venue has announced its first ‘Butler in the Buff’ night coming up on Tuesday, May 25 that has 3 butlers, live music, glass or fizz and nibbles for £35.
Happy hour runs Monday – Thursday 3pm – 7pm on Cocktails, Procecco and selected pints as well as a lunchtime offer of Sandwich, fries and a small beer or 175ml glass of wine or soft drink for £6.95.
Tom praised the Copper’s Sunday lunch, saying everything is cooked fresh and described the Yorkshire puddings as ‘amazing’. Apologising in advance, he said the venue’s popular lunch ‘was better than his mother’s’.
Pictured: Sunday dinner at Copper Mapperley (PHOTO: Courtesy of Tom Bartley)
The new manager says he has some exciting plans for the future and exciting events taking place throughout the year.
He said: “I can not wait to share this with you all shortly, so please keep an eye out on our social media channels for updates”
Blue light card holders also receive a discount at the bar.
Copper Mapperley can be contacted on 0115 960 9259, by email on Copper.mapperley@redcatpubcompany.com or by visiting their facebook page HERE
Gedling slip into the relegation zone following St Andrews defeat.
This game was massive for both clubs as a win for any club would boost their survival hopes and Gedling got off to a dream start. Just 5 minutes in Zac Hill played a brilliant through ball to Courtney Hastings who slotted the ball into the bottom right corner from 16 yards for his first goal in 2023 and a 7th of the season.
Gedling were really building momentum and on 8 minutes Hastings had a glorious chance to double the lead, but he couldn’t quite sort his feet out from Niall Hylton’s perfect cross.
This proved costly as on 17 minutes the Drews were back on level terms, a cross from the right saw Jurelle Philip run across the front post to dispatch a brilliant header into the top corner.
On 26 minutes the visitors hit the front, again Philip made room for himself and he volleyed a low effort into the bottom corner from 18 yards to give the visitors a 2-1 lead.
On 44 minutes the visitors task was made harder, Tawanda Mangondoza was shown a 2nd yellow card for a clumsy challenge on Ruben Wiggins-Thomas, but Gedling went into the break trailing.
The Miners immediately searched for a leveler pinning the 10 men back and had 2 good chances in quick succession. First Kieran Harrison played a brilliant 50 yard pass to Hylton who fired an effort into the side netting and just a minute later Jahren Barrow headed a Greg Tempest corner just over the bar.
On 58 minutes though St Andrews snatched a 3rd of the night, a deep free kick was not delt with Shimron Thompson-Isaac prodded the ball past Richardson from 2 yards to give the 10 men breathing space.
Gedling still continued to press and on 69 minutes they were back in it, Josh Thornton whipped in a brilliant cross and Hastings headed home from 10 yards for his 2nd of the night on to give the miners hope again.
The hosts were really pressing but St Andrews remained resolute at the back, and they grabbed a vital 3 points to leapfrog Gedling who slip into the drop zone with 5 games remaining.
Gedling Team – Louis Richardson, Jahren Barrow (TK Mushambi 82’), Josh Thornton (C), Kieran Harrison, Ross McCaughey (Paolo Piliero 74’), Greg Tempest, Niall Hylton, Zac Hill (Gian Ciaurro 64’), Courtney Hastings, Ruben Wiggins-Thomas, Fenn Davies (Adrian Hawes 59’)
A Carlton branch of banking giant Lloyds will close its doors as part of a nationwide raft of closures.
The firm’s branch on Carlton Hill will close on July 26.
The closures come as major high street banks opt to transition more of their banking services online.
Lloyds are closing a number of branches across the UK
342 customers used this branch regularly over a 12-month period up to October 2022.
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “Our customers are increasingly using digital channels to manage their money – we now have over 20 million regular digital users so it’s important we continue to develop the online services our customers want to use.
“Our branches will continue to be an option for our customers, alongside our telephone services, mobile app and online bank.”
Burlington Live – Ravenshead Village Hall, Ravenshead, 8.15pm
Don’t miss this chance to see one of the most exciting bands to come from Nottingham in recent years. Since performing at the Linbury Theatre, Covent Garden, under the direction of Jon Wakefield, (Piano); Amy (Voice), Tony (Saxophone) and Miriam (Flute), have Joined forces with Martyn (Bass) and Tommy (Drums) to create a unique fusion of sound and talent.
Event Cinema:National Theatre Live: Life of Pi (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sun 2 – Fri 7 April
Puppetry, magic and storytelling combine in a unique, Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the best-selling novel.
After a cargo ship sinks in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi is stranded on a lifeboat with four other survivors – a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, nature is harsh, who will survive?
Filmed live in London’s West End and featuring state-of-the-art visuals, the epic journey of endurance and hope is brought to life in a breath-taking new way for cinemas screens.
What’s Love Got To Do With It? (12A) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Sun 2, Tue 4 + Wed 5 April £6.50pp
How do you find lasting love in today’s world? For documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an endless stream of Mr Wrongs, to her eccentric mother Cath’s (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe’s childhood friend and neighbour Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents’ example and opt for an arranged (or “assisted”) marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from Pakistan.
As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
Bird Walk – Migrants Some summer migrants may already be in and there could be some passage migrants passing through. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Sunday April 16th at 9.00 to 12.00 Tuesday April 18th at 9.00 to 12.00
Warbler Walk Up to ten species of Warbler could be singing on the reserve, plus some other summer visitors and residents. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Sunday May 7th at 9.00 to 12.00 Tuesday May 9th at 9.00 to 12.00
Wildlife Walk There should be lots of flowers and insects about as well as the breeding birds. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Sunday May 21st at 9.00 to 12.00 Tuesday May 23rd at 9.00 to 12.00
Orchid Walk There are five species of Orchid that flower on the reserve. With a bit of luck they might all be out. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Tuesday May 30th at 9.00 to 12.00 Sunday June 4th at 9.00 to 12.00
Insect Safari So far we have identified well over 1,000 insects on the reserve. Come and see if you can help add to this total by finding something new. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. This event will be called off if rain is forecast. Tuesday June 6th at 9.00 to 12.00 Friday June 9th at 2.00 to 5.00
Butterfly Walk There could be up to twelve species flying. Come and see how many you can spot. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. This event will be called off if rain is forecast. Tuesday July 11th at 2.00 to 5.00 Thursday July 13th at 2.00 to 5.00
Insect Safari So far we have identified well over 1,000 insects on the reserve. Come and see if you can help add to this total by finding something new. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. This event will be called off if rain is forecast. Tuesday July 18th at 2.00 to 5.00 Sunday July 23rd at 9.00 to 12.00
Dragonfly Walk At least ten species should be on the wing. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. This event will be called off if rain is forecast. Tuesday August 1st at 2.00 to 5.00 Thursday August 3rd at 2.00 to 5.00
Wildlife Walk Birds are beginning to migrate and most flowers will be producing seeds by now. There will be butterflies, dragonflies and other insects to see as well. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Monday August 14th at 2.00 to 5.00 Sunday August 20th at 9.00 to 12.00
Bird Walk Some summer birds may still be about and some winter birds may have already arrived. It is at this transitional stage of the year that some rarities can turn up. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Monday September 11th at 2.00 to 5.00 Sunday September 17th at 9.00 to 12.00
Bird Walk and Murmuration There should be eight species of duck to see and the walk will be finished off by watching the Starling murmuration as they come to roost in the reed beds. Of course this depends on the co-operation of the Starlings. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Monday October 9th at 2.00 to 5.00 Thursday October 12th at 2.00 to 5.00
Fungus Foray Fungi come in a bewildering variety of shapes, colours and sizes. Let us introduce you to the reserve’s mycological hot-spots. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Sunday October 15th at 9.00 to 12.00 Tuesday October 17th at 2.00 to 5.00
Wildlife Walk It is getting towards the end of the year, but there is still wildlife to be seen on the site. Meet at the footbridge onto the reserve. Sunday November 26th at 9.00 to 12.00 Tuesday November 28th at 2.00 to 5.00
If you are a charity, resident and community group, voluntary organisation, social enterprise or local partner agency Jigsaw Foundation Funding can help you make a difference in your community.
The Jigsaw Foundation has a budget of £450,000 per year with £45,000 allocated to the North West and Midlands.
The foundation offers funds for projects which make a difference to the lives of Jigsaw residents and their communities.
The funding starts again from April 1st 2023.
Jigsaw Foundation aim to fund projects that help achieve their corporate values of Empowerment, Social Impact, Efficiency, Collaboration, Innovation and contribute to their corporate goal: Caring for our customers, assets and neighbourhoods
Funding is provided for groups across the North West and Midlands.
The Jigsaw Foundation supports a series of Blue to Green workshops for Jigsaw Homes residents aged 55 and over. In sessions based at Jigsaw properties, participants enjoy mindful nature-based activities ranging from drumming to drawing. Courtesy of City Arts (Nottingham) , 0115 950 5251, 11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH, www.city-arts.org.uk
In the Midlands area, groups can apply for a maximum of £9,000 to help with a community project which benefits the residents of Jigsaw Homes and their communities.
Please note: Groups can apply for between 1 and 3 years funding.
If you would like to read more about the great work carried out as a result of Jigsaw Foundation funding you can find details on their website www.foundation.jigsawhomes.org.uk
If you wish to apply or have any queries, please contact the Neighbourhood Engagement Officers at jigsawfoundation@jigsawhomes.org.uk or Linda Whyatt 07718 783784 / Julie McGlynn 07718 783390
Bupa has announced that they are ‘planning to sell’ their dental surgery in Netherfield
The dental practice on Victoria Road has five dental surgeons offering private and NHS dental treatments, including emergency appointments and have been advertising that they were accepting new NHS and private patients.
Bupa said that they had taken the difficult decision to close, merge or sell 85 dental practices in the UK due to a lack of dentists to deliver NHS care in the UK, in addition to increased running costs caused by inflation and high energy prices.
Despite significant investment by Bupa Dental Care, the business has been unable to recruit enough dentists to deliver NHS care in many practices for months, and in some cases, years. This is due to the industry-wide challenges of the NHS contract model, and increased demand and complexity of care since the COVID-19 pandemic.
These factors mean patients at these practices have not been able to access the NHS dental services they need.
Mark Allan, General Manager for Bupa Dental Care, said:“As a leading dental provider in the UK, our priority must be to enable patients to receive the care they need. For the majority of affected practices, this decision will allow commissioners to procure local providers for the NHS contract, tailoring services and investment to the needs of the local community, thereby providing a better opportunity for patients to continue access to NHS dental services.”
The focus is for patients to receive the NHS care they need and deserve, and Bupa will provide resources to help patients find alternative local providers. For practices that are due to close, Bupa will be handing back the dental contract to the NHS, which will allow commissioners to procure a new provider, thereby providing patients with a better opportunity to continue access to NHS dental services.
Bupa will also fully support its people through this change, redeploying affected colleagues where possible to continue their careers with Bupa.
Mark continued: “We fully understand the impact today’s decision has on our patients and our people within these practices. This decision has not been taken lightly and closure is a last resort. Despite our continued efforts, the dental industry is facing a number of significant and systemic challenges that are placing additional pressure on providing patient care, in particular recruiting dentists to deliver NHS dental care. This decision enables us to focus our efforts on high-quality, continued sustainable care for patients across our wider portfolio.”
Bupa remains fully committed to the UK dental market and provision of NHS services, and all its dental practices across the UK and Ireland are open as usual. The affected dental practices will either be sold, closed or merged later this year, with the timing of the service changes varying by location. Bupa will be working with the affected practices over the coming months and expect to complete the process later in the year.
Bupa Dental Care Rise Park, 257 Brownlow Drive, Nottingham, NG5 5DF is also on the list to be sold.
The well-known Arrow pub in Arnold stands proudly at the junction of Gedling Road and Arno Vale Road in Arnold.
A lot of readers will know the pub but may not be aware of the amazing fundraising work carried out at the Greene King pub by Manager, Lydia Stafford, her amazing team and customers.
The current campaign arranged by Lydia is to raise money for a defibrillator on the outside of the Arrow pub.
Lydia told Gedling Eye that she chose this as their current campaign for a number of reasons.
“Last year a young lad age 12, the same age as my son, was playing football and collapsed and died of a heart attack, which they said if a defibrillator was close by it could of possibly saved his life,” she said.
Pictured: The Arrow pub (PHOTO: Courtesy of Lydia Stafford)
“This really hit me hard as my son plays football as well, so I looked into where the nearest one was to the pub (which is in Arnold or Mapperley top). As we are a community pub with all different age groups I felt it was the right thing to do for everyone as you never know.
“We also get the lads in who play football on the 4G pitches in Arnold Hill school so it felt like the perfect option to go ahead and push forward.”
So, Lydia reached out to London Hearts who provide the Defibrillators and also Greene King for support (and permission) as they own the pub.
The London Hearts charity have provided over 24,000 defibrillators to 2800 community partnerships to-date.
Pictured: Team Arrow Sky Divers – Sue Ratcliffe, Lydia Stafford, Jess Shelton, Ophelia Hiebert and Kaylum Wildgust (PHOTO: Courtesy of Lydia Stafford)
Lydia said “The target for a new defibrillator is £1500 and the fundraising is currently at £650 after 5 weeks which is absolutely amazing and we cant thank everyone enough!”
But the Arrow, Lydia and the team dont’ stop there. They also raise money for Macmillian and a Children’s hospital in Sheffield.
Last year they raised £2,725.88 for Macmillian which involved five brave souls jumping out of a plane at 15,000 feet.
A further £500 was raised for a Children’s Hospital which involved Lydia and her Assistant Manager Heather doing a glow in the dark 10 mile walk in the snow and as a team they also did a PJ day in the pub.
Pictured: The Gedling Toy Run Dec 2022 (PHOTO: Courtesy of Lydia Stafford)
Last but definitely not least every December the Arrow hosts the ‘Gedling Toy Run’, donated toys are collected at The Arrow for under privileged children, and the salvation army collect and deliver them.
Lydia said “Last year was my first year running it, it was absolutely amazing with all the support and toys we collect, I was overwhelmed and very emotional. The bikes all looked great as well”
The Arrow serves a great range of pub food, weekly deals & offers and a great selection of drinks served in a friendly, local pub setting and next time you are in don’t forget to support their fundraising activities.
The Arrow can be contacted on Facebook HERE or via their website at https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/arrow/ .
Lowdham and District Village Mens Dart League 2022/23 came to a close on Friday March 24 and what a night it was.
A large turnout at the Calverton Working Mens Club venue witnessed some great darts on the closing night when the final five trophies were decided.
The Gleaners took the pairs competition, Calverton Working Mens Club took the Captain & Secretary competition while the Gedling club added to their league champions win with wins in the singles and knock out cup competitions.
The best sporting team trophy which is voted on by all the league teams was awarded to the Nags Head in Woodborough.
Pictured: League, singles & knock out cup winners The Gedling Club (PHOTO: Courtesy of Neil Lincoln)
Full results and scores:
Triples
A Beasley/ S Savage/ N Lincoln 2
v
S Croft/ R Sallis/ J Hemmings 3
Captain & Secretary
Gedling Club 0 v 2CWMC
Pairs
I Gregson/ S Kirk (Gleaners)2 v 0 R Sallis/ A Beeres (Rodney)
Singles
K Hallam (Gedling)2 v 0 P O’Keeffe (Gedling)
Knock Out Cup
Gedling Club3 v 0 Admiral Rodney
Best Sporting Team
Nags Head
New players and teams are always welcome and with five of the eight teams based in the borough it’s a great way to spend your Wednesday evening. If you want to get involved, learn more or read more about finals night you can visit the league Facebook page here .
Stockton Town brought Carlton Town’s four game winning run to an end as they defeated the Millers 2-0 at Stoke Lane.
The Anchors came into the game in the play off positions but struggling for form while Carlton had won their previous four matches. But all of those had been away from home and back on a dreadful home surface the Millers were unable to make any real inroads against a solid Stockton defence and could ultimately have no complaints about the outcome.
Mark Harvey and Tommy Brookbanks made three changes to the side which had won at Ossett last time out. Into the side came Lawrence Gorman, Kyle Tomlin and Jared Holmes in place of Nat Watson (suspended), Niall Hylton and Danny Elliott.
One of the advantages of the recent run of away games has been the opportunity to play on pitches that aren’t Stoke Lane. Back on home turf the Millers found it all but impossible to play any football, especially in the opening half hour when the Anchors were in complete control.
Tommy Brookbanks speaks to Carlton Town TV after the clubs winning run came to an end at Stoke lane (Courtesy of Carlton Town TV).
As early as the third minute Matty Tynan hit the post with a scissor kick and then drew a superb save from Mikey emery with the follow-up.
A fine Stockton move was then only thwarted by a fine Dan Brown interception as Stockton poured forward.
The breakthrough came on 20 minutes from the penalty spot. A free kick on the left was cleared. The ball was knocked back into the area albeit Gorman looked to have been fouled. Either way, Alex Troke handled the cross unnecessarily and Kevin Hayes sent Emery the wrong way from the spot.
Moments later the same player fizzed a dangerous cross in front of goal but fortunately for Carlton there was no one on hand to convert.
Carlton’s first effort came on 25 minutes when Callum Roberts saved comfortably from Niall Davie before Hayes drew another save from Emery.
The Millers finally got into the game in the 15 minutes before half time and Tomlin and Troke combined well on the left before Tomlin’s cross was blocked by Lewis King’s hand but the referee turned down claims for a penalty.
Carlton’s best chance fell to Kyle Dixon just before the break when he was played into space by Troke but he dragged his effort wide. Alex Howes then advanced down the right and hit a cross-shot that was deflected just beyond the onrushing Davie.
The second half was largely devoid of goalmouth incident as both defences dominated. Khyle Sargent picked up a booking midway through the half for coming on as a substitute without the referee’s permission,
Davie fired inches wide on 73 minutes after Stockton had failed to clear a Dean Freeman throw-in and the same player also just missed the target shortly afterwards.
By the end of the match Carlton had Troke, Aaron O’Connor, Oliver Wilson and Freeman all playing up front and the vistors took advantage o the gaps at the back to wrap up the points in the last minute of added time. Mikey Roberts spend down the left and his cross was fired at goal by Elliott Beddow. Emery made a wonderful save but was helpless when Tymon converted the rebound to conclude the scoring.
There was still time for Davie to draw another decent save from Callum Roberts as there was no way through for the Millers. They now have five games to save themselves and the chances are they will have to win the three remaining away games to stay up.
Carlton Town: M Emery, L Gorman (K Sargent 65), K Tomlin, D Brown, D Freeman, J Holmes, K Dixon (A O’Connor 74), C Marzano (O Wilson 80), A Troke, N Davie, A Howes. Unused substitutes: R Stainsby, D Elliott
