First half collapse sees Gedling slump to heavy defeat.
The miners came into this game after a 5-1 defeat to title contenders Bourne Town but inside just 4 minutes the hosts hit the front, Gedling failed to clear a long goal kick and the first effort hit the post, but the rebound was tapped in from 4 yards.
Just 4 minutes later Barrow doubled their lead after a cross from the right saw a header from 4 yards find the top left-hand corner to give Barrow a 2-0 lead.
The Miners were not learning from their mistakes as on 17 minutes the game was seemingly put to bed, another long ball was misjudged leaving the hosts forward a 1v1 with Richardson and he coolly dispatched his effort to give the hosts a 3-0 lead.
The game was very quickly getting away from Gedling as on 33 minutes it was 4-0, a cross from the left was deflected over Richardson by Josh Thornton leaving a simple tap in for the Barrow player.
On 38 minutes the trend of the game continued as it was 5-0 yet another long ball down the channel caught Gedling out and a cross was once again tapped past the helpless Richardson.
On 43 minutes Gedling created their best chance, Romello Nangle did well to work a shooting opportunity, but his effort crashed against the post and the hosts cleared.
But on 43 minutes the hosts scored again, and it was the pick of the bunch, a corner was cleared, and the ball fell on the edge of the box and the Barrow player hit a thunderbolt past Richardson from 25 yards to send Gedling 6-0 down in a dismal first half showing.
Gedling did play better in the early stages of the 2nd half but with little goal scoring chances as their best attempt was a Greg Tempest free kick that went over the crossbar.
On 80 minutes Barrow had a chance to go 7-0 up as Exauce Nsiala bought down his man in the area but Richardson saved the penalty to keep the score at 6-0 which was how the game finished and Gedling must bounce back quickly with seven massive games coming up starting with Rainworth MW on 21/03/23 at Plains Road.
Gedling Team – Louis Richardson, Josh Thornton (C), Ross McCaughey, Takunda Mushambi (Fenn Davies 57’), Steven Brett, Adrain Hawes (Exauce Nsiala 21’), Greg Tempest, Jahren Barrow, Romello Nangle, Gian Ciaurro (Semilore Kassim 57’), Paolo Piliero (Danny Dixon 57’)
Carlton Hill appears to be ready to welcome it’s latest high street fast food outlet, ‘Nottingham Kitchen’.
New signage has appeared at the small outlet on front of the Garden for the Blind and opposite The Freeman pub.
Pictured: The 2m X 2.57m approx. Nottingham Kitchen (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
A full price list and range of products can be seen on the front and side of the new outlet including burgers, nachos, kebabs, chips and milk shakes.
The building has a history including being a public toilet, a food outlet called ‘Twisted Takeout’ as well as being a flower shop over the years however the property has stood empty for quite a long period of time.
Pictured: The new signage at Nottingham Kitchen (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
The freehold commercial property, measuring approx. 2.57m X 2m was sold at auction for £25,000 in 2018 by John Pye Auctions with a guide price of £25,000 – £27,000. The advertised rental income prior to the sale in 2018 was £3600 per year as per the John Pye catalogue.
Full details of the property from the John Pye Auctions catalogue can be found HERE under Lot 10.
There are no details on when the unit will be open and the opening hours that will apply to the outlet however a comment on facebook suggest that it’ll be ‘ideal at the end of the night after several pints’.
Pictured: The range of food available at Nottingham Kitchen (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
Nottingham Kitchen is the latest outlet to open on Carlton Hill following the recent openings of Juicey’s fruit and veg., Project Pies and the return of Carlton Hill Post Office in the new Premier outlet.
Meet BAFTA-nominated television investigations journalist turned novelist, Peter Woolrich.
He grew up in Burton Joyce, attended Carlton-le Willows, and has supped a fair few pints in Gedling borough.
Gedling Eye caught up with Peter Woolrich to discuss his new book and his strong connection to Gedling borough.
Peter said “I grew up in Burton Joyce before moving away to become an investigations journalist, first in London then in different parts of the world.
“My parents, who are buried in St Helen’s churchyard, Burton Joyce continued to live in the village and I have been there yesterday and last week. My niece lives there now as well as many friends. I have recently returned from abroad with a view to moving back to the village”
Pictured: A pensive Peter Woolrich (PHOTO: Peter Woolrich)
Peter had guns, knives and a samurai sword pulled on him during his career, but he says it wasn’t half as scary as writing a book.
A Corroded Soul is like Peter turning his journalistic spotlight on himself rather than criminals, he says.
Although partly autobiographical, Peter’s Nottingham-based book is presented as a novel which allowed him to write more creatively. Having said that, some people might recognise the fictional village where the main character was raised, as well as themselves.
A Corroded Soul is about a fifty-year-old man, Daniel Connah, a journalist with questionable character traits, trying to make sense of his life after his mother’s death. Themes include family dynamics, morality and the perverse nature of grief.
Pictured: Book Launch Poster (Courtesy of Peter Woolrich)
Peter’s book is set in the present day but there are flashbacks to the 60s, 70s and 80s. The old ice rink, Gedling and the former Nottingham Central police station all feature.
A Corroded Soul’s references to emotional neglect and overbearing mothers, has seen it compared to Prince Harry’s Spare and D.H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers. It’s also been described as ‘a darkly comic examination of what makes us who we are’. Another reviewer said, ‘A must read for anyone who had a difficult relationship with one or both parents’.
Peter’s book launch is at The Willow Tree Tea Room, 69 Main Street, Burton Joyce, on March 31 at 6pm. All welcome.
Police say they have responded to community concerns about speeding and dangerous driving by carrying out proactive operations in Burton Joyce and Carlton targeting those breaking the law on the roads.
Members of Nottinghamshire Police’s Roads Policing Team joined Gedling neighbourhood policing team colleagues to carry out enforcement and educate drivers on the ‘fatal four’ driving offences.
Speeding, drink-driving, using a mobile phone while driving and not wearing a seatbelt are dubbed the ‘fatal four’ because they are the most common reasons for deaths and serious injuries on the road.
Two operations were held yesterday (17) on the A612 Nottingham Road, Burton Joyce, and Southdale Road in Carlton.
Officers issued six motorists with traffic offence reports for speeding and two more people were reported for not wearing a seatbelt during the road safety initiatives. Other drivers received education regarding their behaviour.
Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Mohson Hussain said: “These operations took place in response to ongoing speeding complaints, showing that we are continuing to listen to what our communities are telling us and then acting to tackle their concerns.
“We understand that speeding is a concern for a number of residents across the Gedling borough. Speed limits are there for a reason and if you go over them then you’re breaking the law and selfishly putting other people at risk.
“The careless and dangerous actions of one motorist can have devastating effects on the lives of others. Every mile per hour you travel above the speed limit massively increases the risk of fatally injuring someone in a collision and wearing a seatbelt could be the difference between life and death in a road collision.
“We’re continuing to urge motorists to travel within the speed limit, pay attention and take care at all times to keep themselves and other road users safe.
“Effective neighbourhood policing is about having good communication with members of the public so I would ask anyone who has any concerns in the areas they live to get in touch with us or speak to any of our officers out on patrol.”
The miners came into this clash looking to respond to a 3-1 loss away at Southwell whilst Bourne were looking to get back to winning ways after a 1-1 draw against playoff chasing Radford.
The first chance of the night saw the visitors take the lead, Zak Munton slipped in Jake Brown who beat the offside trap and slotted the ball past Louis Richardson from 12 yards.
Both teams then struggled to break each other down until the 35th minute when Bourne scored again. A flicked cross from the right found top scorer James Hill-Seekings who tapped home his 32nd goal in just 31 games to send the wakes 2-0 up into half time.
It got even better for the visitors as on 53 minutes they netted again, a deep free kick was spilt by Richardson and the ball was eventually bundled in by Robbie Ellis from 2 yards out.
Bourne were beginning to run riot and on 58 minutes they should have gone further clear, Hill-Seekings ghosted his way into the area but the ex-Melton Town forward dragged his effort wide of the post from 12 yards.
However, on 62 minutes the miners pulled one back, Greg Tempest hit a brilliant free kick from 20 yards that found the bottom left-hand corner for his 2nd goal in as many games to give Gedling some hope.
On 66 minutes Richardson kept Gedling in the game after he brilliantly tipped over Munton’s powerful drive.
But on 84 minutes Munton did get his goal after he beat a poor offside trap and slotted the ball just over the line despite the best efforts of Ross McCaughey.
And on 89 minutes the scoring was complete as Thomas Edwards volleyed home a cross from 12 yards to give Bourne a 5-1 win to all but secure their playoff place and to leave Gedling still in 19th.
Gedling Team: Louis Richardson, Josh Thornton (C), Ross McCaughey (Steven Brett 83’), Jahren Barrow (Exauce Nsiala 83’), Adrian Hawes, Takunda Mushambi (Fenn Davies 83’), Greg Tempest, Kieran Harrison, Jack Jepson (Semilore Kassim 38’), Ruben Wiggins-Thomas (Gian Ciaurro 77’), Niall Hylton.
Next Game- Barrow Town (A), 18/03/23, UCL Division 1, 15:00 Kick Off
Buddhists have revealed that work to convert a historic Geding mansion into a mediation centre is entering the final stages and it will then be fully open to the public.
Kadampa Meditation Centre, will be based at the Grade II listed Gedling House, and they hope to be fully operational come April.
They are currently finishing off renovating the public areas with the whole ground floor being made available for public use, and will feature a meditation room, sitting rooms, and hopefully a café. The centre also plans to hold events such as the upcoming Curry and Calm night, which is taking place on April 1
The new-look entrance to the meditation centre (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
Kadampa Meditation operates over 1200 meditation centres around the world.
Jane Piper, administrative director of the Gedling centre, said: “We have been teaching some classes from here, but it has been in a limited way because of the building work. We are going to start opening for more classes soon.
“We’re just putting rooms together and things like that. We have accommodation as well, and people come for retreats.
“We’re hoping to be fully open by the beginning of April, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as such!”
The centre has a range of activities planned, with drop-in classes that are suitable for everyone regardless of whether they subscribe to Buddhism or not. They teach people to meditate and be more relaxed, as well as how to develop positive states of mind.
Regarding the Curry and Calm event, Jane said: “We have an Indian monk and he is cooking a traditional Indian meal that is vegetarian. It will start with a meditation, and it’s an event where people can come and enjoy good food in a relaxing environment with friendly people.”
The centre has people from all walks of life attending, and Jane spoke of how they are operating a modern centre with teachings presented for a contemporary life.
“People can fit it into a family situation or a modern working life. We also want to try and go back into the community, places like Mansfield and Newark once the building work phase is over, for people who may struggle to get into the centre themselves.”
Gen Kelsang Gakyi is the resident teacher at the centre, and she has been studying Buddhism for over 30 years. From West Bridgford originally, she trained in the Lake District and previously taught in the Wirral, where Jane first met her.
The centre was previously based on Pelham Road in Sherwood, but moved to Gedling House, with owners saying it was a calmer environment away from the city centre.
Pasty fans will be delighted by the news that Greggs could be planning to sell their products from a petrol station in Arnold.
New planning documents have revealed that Greggs savouries could be made available to those filling up at Sainsbury’s Petrol Station in Arnold
We contacted Greggs to find out if their famous sausage rolls were going to be available at the petrol station in the near future, however they would neither confirm nor deny what their plans were.
A Greggs spokesperson said: “Greggs is always looking into new shop locations. While we are unable to confirm anything at the moment, we will be sure to share any information in due course.”
The planning application and additional documents submitted strongly suggest that a range of Greggs products may be available very soon at Sainsbury’s petrol station.
Pictured: Proposed signage to customer facing side of petrol station (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council Planning)
The planning application was submitted to Gedling Borough Council for permission to erect signage at J Sainsbury Plc, Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook.
Pictured: Sainsburys site with proposed building signage in green (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Planning)
The application was submitted by Mr Anil Fermahan of WSP acting as an agent on behalf of Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Limited.
The planning signage details are listed as follows :
One x updated PFS Totem sign measuring 1995mm x 5000mm x 200mm, at the entrance of the Sainsbury’s PFS; Two x bespoke ‘Greggs’ internally illuminated aluminium Buildings Sign, measuring 2500mm x 750mm x 80mm, at the front elevation and the south elevation; and One x existing ‘Sainsbury’s’ internally illuminated aluminium Flex Sign, measuring 2993mm x 450mm 2 88mm, to be repositioned from the middle of the front elevation to above the main entrance to the PFS.
A planning notice decision signed and dated March 14, accessible on the Gedling Borough Council website indicate that a NOTICE OF CONSENT TO DISPLAY ADVERTISEMENT has been approved for the applicant Mr Anil Fermahan of WSP.
Full details of planning application 2023/0039 to Gedling Borough Council can be accessed HERE
Nat Watson scored a dramatic last-minute winner as Carlton Town beat fellow relegation strugglers Grantham Town 1-0 at the Meres.
Both sides struggled to create chances in a poor encounter on a difficult playing surface, but Carlton waited to the death to produce their finest passing move of the night started by Watson himself and ending with Watson heading home a Lewis Durow cross beyond Dan Haystead to secure a vital three points for the Millers.
The win means Carlton are level on points with the Gingerbreads and only in the automatic relegation positions on goal difference. There is all to play for in the coming weeks.
PICTURED: Carlton Town manager Tommy Brookbanks (PHOTO: Twitter)
Mark Harvey and Tommy Brookbanks made two changes to the side which had picked up an excellent win at Hebburn Town last time out. Khyle Sargent came in for Lawrence Gorman and new signing Charlie Marzano replaced the Hebburn man of the match Alex Howes. Both changes were described by the managers after the game as tactical given the state of the pitch and Grantham’s anticipated style of play.
Carlton started off reasonably well and Niall Davie drew a decent save from Haystead after a neat run by Watson. But the game soon descended into a long-ball war of attrition with neither side showing any real desire to get the ball down and play it to feet, perhaps because of the pressure of the occasion or more likely because of the playing surface.
Elliott Durell had a chance for the home side on the half hour but he fired wide and shortly afterwards Matt Toole cut into the area but fired high over the bar from a good position.
Kyle Tomlin forced a fine save from Haystead early in the second half with a header from a Davie corner but chances were few and far between. Grantham launched it forward at every opportunity but Dan Brown and Dean Freeman were excellent at the back, winning virtually every header and mopping up the danger whenever there was a loose ball.
The Gingerbreads did have a chance through Ashton Hall midway through the half but he lifted his effort over the top.
As the game progressed Carlton did try to create opportunities with some passing football and Davie shot just wide after a good run while Watson put a free kick just wide of the post. But much of the game saw both sides unable to get the ball under control or unwilling to risk losing possession in their own half with the result that the ball spent most of the game in the air.
Brown was called upon to make a superb tackle with 20 minutes remaining and immediately sent Carlton forward but with numbers over the Millers lost possession of the ball.
It was then Freeman’s turn to make an excellent block as Grantham looked to get a late winner of their own.
The home side did have a chance to win it with three minutes remaining when substitute Lee Shaw beat Mikey Emery to a long ball but the angle was too tight for him and he fired wide.
Davie then stepped it up for Carlton and ran at the Grantham defence before seeing his effort blocked and the same fate befell the follow-up from Oliver Wilson.
With the game in the 90th minute Watson decided it was finally time to get his first goal of the season. He ran at the heart of the home defence, played the ball left to Wilson who found Davie who in turn found the overlapping Durow. The full back’s cross was a peach and found Watson unmarked at the back post and he headed home to spark pandemonium amongst the healthy contingent of travelling supporters.
Niall Davie should have doubled the lead in added time when he somehow shot wide of an open goal after a superb run and cross by Watson but it didn’t matter as the referee brought proceedings to an end immediately afterwards. The players came across to thank the fans for their support and it was appreciated as always.
Carlton Town: M Emery, K Sargent, L Durow, D Brown, D Freeman, J Holmes, K Tomlin (O Wilson 68), N Davie, A Troke (L Gorman 82), N Watson, C Marzano (K Dixon 62). Unused substitutes: R Stainsby, A Howes
An individual that posted to a Mapperley social media group asking for a hug has received lots of supportive comments from other locals.
The original post states how the resident is struggling mentally and is looking for a professional hugger locally as they have not had a hug since December.
It reads: “I suffer from depression and have nobody whatsoever local to offer me even basic support.
“I just feel broken.
“Is there anybody local who does this?”
The comments have been flooded with kind words and people offering to give the Facebook user a hug or suggesting other activities that may help.
Physical touch has many benefits and is scientifically proven to reduce symptoms of depression as well as lower heart rates and blood pressure.
Cuddle therapist Natasha Wicks from Coventry offers platonic cuddling services to anyone who needs them.
She said: “It’s only ‘weird’ as it’s a relatively new concept, but the act of relaxing together and feeling the contentment that comes from a real hug is as old as time itself.”
The sessions take place in Natasha’s home and typically start with a chat on the kitchen sofa and then move to the living room, where she has a huge sofa which is great to lounge on.
Before a client comes to visit her, she outlines some boundaries and lets them know that any way it is appropriate to touch a child is appropriate for them.
Natasha’s session are £70 per hour.
Cuddle therapy is a growing trend as regular therapists are usually not allowed to make contact with their clients.
One of the members of the page responded: “I would happily give you a hug and meet you for a coffee. Depression is awful and I’ve been there. It’s really good you’ve reached out and the responses show that there are lots of kind people who will gladly support.”
Another added: “I’d happily give you a big squeeze.”
Many people also suggested getting in contact with animal centres or rescues or joining a walking group.
It is clear Mapperley residents wanted to offer their support and as well as offering to share an embrace with the original poster members pointed them in the direction of different support services.
Touch therapy is meant to create a space safe for clients, giving them the chance to feel cared for and open up emotionally.
If you are struggling and need support Samaritans can be contacted 24 hours a day on 116 123 or you can visit their website https://www.samaritans.org.
Locally, Nottingham Mind offer services to help develop and improve mental wellbeing for everyone.
Musicals: The Concert – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 2pm & 5pm
Join the talented students from Copper Studios in an evening of stunning vocal arrangements from the world of musical theatre. With classics from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You – you won’t want to miss it.
SHOWING MON 20, TUES 21, WED 22 & THURS 23 – Various Times
From acclaimed director Darren Aronofsky comes The Whale, the story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.
In the court of Princess Turandot, suitors who fail to solve her riddles are brutally killed. But when a mysterious Prince answers one correctly, suddenly he holds all the power –and a glorious secret. When life hangs in the balance, can love conquer all? Puccini’s score is rich in musical marvels (featuring the famous aria ‘Nessun dorma’), while Andrei Serban’s production draws on Chinese theatrical traditions to evoke a colourful fantasy tableau of ancient Peking. Antonio Pappano conducts Anna Pirozzi in the title role and Yonghoon Lee as Calaf.
OPERA Company – The Royal Opera Music – Giacomo Puccini
Mapperley & Arnold Rotary present ‘Remembering Old Big ‘Ead – The Space, 7.30pm
Mapperley and Arnold Rotary proudly present this evening which portrays another incredible side of the unforgettable personality of ‘old big ‘ead’– the charismatic and iconic Brian Clough.
