Police are stepping up patrols across Arnold after complaints about off-road bikers.
Officers said they will now be carrying out high-visibility patrols after concerns were raised by residents.
The bikers have been spotted around the St Mary’s Recreation Ground area.
One resident posted on a local police social media channel: “You’ve just missed a quad going across St Mary’s Park, about 40mph, adult with a small child on the front!”
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We have received a few complaints in relation to off-road motorbikes around the Arnold area especially St Mary`s Park.
“We will ensure that high visibility patrols are carried out over the next few days.
They added:”If you witness any anti-social riding please make sure you report this to us by calling 101.
Police are seeking the public’s help after a dog was attacked by another dog in Gedling Country Park.
Officers want to trace the owner of the offending dog, believed to be a Weimaraner, which wasn’t on a lead and bit the other dog, a Hungarian Vizsla, on her side leaving her needing three stitches.
The owner of the offending dog is described as a white man, about 5ft 8ins tall, of slim to medium build and aged in his late 40s to early 50s. He was wearing a fluorescent orange jacket and a dark-coloured bobble hat.
Police Constable Annie Bloomfield, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was an extremely alarming and distressing incident for the injured dog’s owner.
“Our inquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances of what happened and we are urging the owner of the offending dog to come forward or anyone who recognises him from the description to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with any information is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 423 of 7 March 2023, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
It oftens comes as a surprise to people that Newstead Village is actually part of Gedling Borough.
Tucked away just off the A611 between Hucknall and Annesley, it’s quite easy to bypass this former mining village but there is much more to this area than one would expect.
Several acres of pleasant country park attracts birdwatchers and dog walkers alike, the newly opened restaurant serves up truly delicious Gurkha and Himalayan food and tucked away at the very end of the village is The Pit at Newstead.
Having survived the lockdowns, The Pit appears to be bucking the trend we are all too familiar with, as it enters it’s sixth year of trading going from strength to strength.
Reviews on The Pit website include –
‘Simply a gem of venue, if you get the chance to go there, please do. It’s ace.’ Justin Carroll
‘What a find! A wonderful place, fantastic food, great drinks (including 3 ciders – 2 x still). Brilliant prices, The atmosphere was amazing -as were all the staff….. We’ll be back!!!’ Chris Rigby
Gedling Eye caught up with Lorraine Horrocks, proprietor at one of our favourite venues who told us that The Pit serves up much more than locally brewed ales, draught and cider.
She said: “Being the only pub in the village means we have become a real community hub, which not only meets the social needs of the local community but it even attracts visitors from around the country.
Pictured: The beautiful surroundings at The Pit (PHOTO: Courtesy of The Pit)
“The Pit is host to several large events throughout the year from Family Fun Days to Fireworks displays and you can often find live music from across the spectrum of local singer songwriters to more well-known acoustic touring artists.”
Their Summer Sunday Sessions in the afternoons are especially popular bringing together an eclectic mix of customers simply relaxing and enjoying a refreshing beer whilst soaking up the music.
Pictured: Music at The Pit @ Newstead (PHOTO : Courtesy of The Pit)
If none of that doesn’t quite sound your thing then how about a quiz on Sunday evenings or simply drop by whilst out on your dog walk to utilise their free WiFi and a cup of Italian coffee? Yes, it’s extremely dog friendly too!
The Pit has it’s own VIP newsletter – the V.I.P. club which includes discounted drinks, priority access to gigs and other offers throughout the year.
With a free car park opposite, the train station just a stones throw away or on foot from Newstead Abbey and the Linby Trail, The Pit is much more accessible than you would think. Why not pop in and give it a try?
A large crowd turned out for the Lowdham and District Singles tournament played at Calverton Working Men’s Club.
The singles tournament was played down to the final two players, K Hallam and P O’Keeffe who will play the singles final on March 24 at Calverton Working Men’s Club.
The two finalists have two of the top four checkouts this season as well as being part of the dominant Gedling Club team.
The Gedling Club now have the opportunity to complete a quadruple – with the league and the singles in the bag and the Captain and Secretary competition also looking home and dried, the team will take on the Admiral Rodney in the final of the knockout team competition to achieve the quadruple.
Finals & Presentation Night is on Friday March 24 @ CWMC
Doors open at 7.00pm
Knock-Out Cup Final Admiral Rodney v Gedling Club.
Singles Final : K Hallam V P O’Keefe
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 or learn more, you can visit the league Facebook page here .
More great news for Arnold as Skin Solace joins the existing businesses making a new home in the new Arnold Market Place (AMP).
The Grand Opening of Skin Solace is a celebration of a new beginning for the brand and the event will take place on the evening of March 25, 2023, starting at 6 pm, and will feature wine and tapas for attendees.
You can join the journey towards healthy and radiant skin, body and mind by booking a ticket on Eventbright.
The skin care brand joins a tearoom, deli, wine tasting experience, Post office and pet product store at the AMP.
Natalee Onyeche has been running Skin Solace seriously for the last three years formulating her own product recipes and working with skincare formulators and manufacturers from some of the product range.
Skin Solace is a handmade vegan or plant based skin care brand with a keen focus in selfcare.
Natalee said “My products are specially formulated to be skin nourishing, restorative and beautiful to smell and use.
“The range currently consists of body butters, handmade soaps, facial oil, body scrubs, bath bombs with the addition of loose leaf tea, journals and hand poured essential oil candles.
“I am striving to create a welcoming and comforting environment I’ll be offering candle making workshops, facial oil workshop and many more to be announced as I settle into the unit.”
Until now Natalee has been running a small operation from a spare room in her home however she is now ready and confident enough to move into her first high street venture.
Natalee is no stranger to the high street with her products and has been in several pop up locations including John Lewis Nottingham & Leeds, Nottingham Castle and various locations in London with great success.
Natalee said “it is a huge risk for me and my young family however upon arriving here I have felt that this is the right place for my business as the support has been amazing.
“I am excited to be at the AMP as it is a vision of the future for Arnold and I am so pleased to have the opportunity to be part of it and as Skin Solace grows there will be employment opportunities in all areas of the business.
“I cant wait to open the door and meet the local community
“I can also offer personalised products for particular skin problems”
The AMP, which was officially opened in November, 2022, now has six independent business unit occupants, five of which are now open to the public with Skin Solace joining them shortly. They include a tearoom, a deli, a Post office, an animal products store a wine and food tasting experience.
Skin Solace can be contacted via their website www.skinsolace.co.uk or via their facebook page HERE
Friday 10 to 16 March – Various dates & times – £6.50pp
England, 1988 – Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government are about to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a PE teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new girl at school catalyses a crisis that will challenge Jean to her core.
All The Beauty & The Bloodshed (18) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Friday 10 to 14 March – Various dates & times – £6.50pp
Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is an epic, emotional and interconnected story about internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the overdose crisis.
We R Here Present: Love? – Free Screening – Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 7.30pm
As part of the celebration of International Women’s Day Love? shows us a glimpse into the world of survivors of this hidden form of abuse by using the voices of many millions of women to portray the voice of “Woman”, voiced by actress Samantha Beckinsale.
The film articulates the silent voices of Domestic Abuse, describing not just the dark world they inhabit, but the shafts of light that bring a sense of hope.
A powerful film like no other, this WILL save lives.
Shades of Blonde – Calverton Village Hall, Calverton, 2.00pm
Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton
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Monday, March 13
Catch-up Screenings: A Man Called Otto (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Monday 13 to 16 March – Various dates & times – £6.50pp
Otto (Tom Hanks) is a grumpy isolated widower with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse, who gives everyone in his neighbourhood a hard time as he watches over it like a hawk. Just as it seems like he’s finally given up on life, an unlikely and reluctant friendship develops with his new neighbours. Little by little, Otto undergoes a subtle transformation…but is he really capable of change?
The Miners were looking to get back to winning ways after no wins in their previous 4 games but struggled to grow in a nervy first 20 minutes.
The visitors created a glorious chance to open the scoring after 23 minutes, Lord Marfo beat the offside trap and he lobbed the ball over the onrushing Louis Richardson but also over the crossbar.
This warning was not obliged to by the hosts as just 2 minutes later Harrowby were awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge from Josh Thornton on Marfo and Elliot King sent Richardson the wrong way to net his 18th of the season and to give the arrows a deserved lead.
Marfo was a constant threat to the Gedling backline, and he once again found himself baring down on Richardson but the miners keeper produced a great save to stop a powerful effort and the visitors went in 1-0 up at half time.
It got no better for Gedling in the second half as they created very little, and the visitors’ keeper remained untroubled.
Richardson kept his side in it as on the 65th minute Brad Gothard was sent 1v1 and the Gedling shot stopper again produced a brilliant right-handed save.
On the 75th minute the game was put to bed, a loose ball fell to Jack Gurney who slipped in Jon Smith who slotted beyond Richardson from 12 yards to give Harrowby a 2-0 victory and to send them above the hosts in the table leaving Gedling only 3 points above the drop zone.
Gedling Team – Louis Richardson, Josh Thornton (C), Paolo Piliero (Steven Brett 76’), Kieran Harrison, Josh Stevenson, Ross McCaughey, Jonny Gilbert, Takunda Mushambi (Gianfranco Ciaurro 66’), Courtney Hastings (Fenn Davies 84’), Ruben Wiggins-Thomas, Jack Jepson
Cautions – Stevenson (34’)
Next Game – Southwell City (A), 08/03/23, UCL Division 1, 19:45 Kick Off
Morrisons in Netherfield has launched a new two-course set menu in its cafe allowing customers to get a main, hot dessert and drink for just £8.99.
Favourite dishes such as fish and chips, lasagne and a roast dinner with all the trimmings can be enjoyed alongside a drink and topped off with a Bramley apple crumble or a sticky toffee pudding – all for under £10.
The £8.99 two-course deal is available from March 7 until April 2.
It comes after customers praised the value of the set menu at Christmas and asked if a similar deal could be introduced outside the festive season.
Chris Strong, Morrisons Café buyer, said: “Our customers told us how much they appreciated the great value of our set menu at Christmas and asked us if we could bring it back at other times of the year.
“We’re pleased to be doing just that and offering a great value two course meal for just £8.99 – plus a drink! As it can be used alongside our Kids Eat Free offer it means the whole family can benefit.”
What’s more, the popular Kids Eat Free offer which allows customers to get a free kids meal with every adult meal costing £4.49 or more, can be claimed alongside the new £8.99 deal.
Kids can choose from the all-day breakfast menu as well as the main menu which includes favourites such as fish fingers & chips or chicken nuggets, chips & peas. All items from the children’s menu are served with a piece of fruit and a drink.
Morrisonssaid they are committed to providing good quality food at affordable prices in its cafés and this deal follows last week’s two for £10 breakfast offer as well as the permanent price cuts that were made to the café menu at the end of last year.
The £8.99 meal is now available at the Netherfield store.
It’s that time of year when you start to see more and more badgers out and about on the roads of the borough from Ravenshead and Newstead in the north of the borough to Burton Joyce and Netherfield in south of the borough.
February is the month when most cubs are born and then they are most active in March – but sadly this more active period results in a peak in road kills and orphaned cubs.
It is not until April that cubs usually make their first appearance above ground. The adults are very hungry, especially lactating sows, and all spend more time foraging.
Nottinghamshire Badger Group is a voluntary group organisation dedicated to the protection of badgers in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland and came together as an ad-hoc group of friends with the simple aim of helping badgers.
The group campaigns for the existing laws relating to cruelty to badgers, and the interference of badger setts, to be strictly enforced.
One of the group’s current campaigns is for the manufacture, sale, distribution and possession of badger tongs to be made a criminal offence.
Although often perceived as a predominately countryside resident, there is a healthy population of badgers in most Nottinghamshire towns.
Badgers are highly intelligent, adaptable creatures who have evolved to forage for food in many urban and suburban locations.
The group raise orphaned badger cubs into self-sufficient adults able to to safely be returned to the wild.
Badgers live on an omnivorous diet of worms, insects, beetles, roots, shoots and fruits and are adept natural foragers.
Sadly the group are are often engaged in getting badgers veterinary care, frequently with claw and paw injuries caused from digging in hard ground, such as in drought conditions. They have to use specialist trap cages as normal domestic pet carriers cannot contain a determined badger from escape!
I caught up with Stan Hope from The Nottinghamshire Badger Group who told us all about the hard work of the team of volunteers.
Stan said “A lot of time is spent by our survey team, just looking at badger setts. We also catch injured badgers to present to our vets. In a long hot late summer this is THE main workload.
“Orphaned cubs take a lot of skilled rearing, keeping them as close to natural wild existence as we can.
“We have contact with a number of local vets and always try and keep travel distances to a minimum.
“If a member of the public find an injured badger, in the first instance, they should call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 they have their own vets on call 24/7.”
In the UK and Ireland our native badger is the Eurasian badger (Meles Meles) which is found throughout the European continent. Globally there are 6 other related badger species.
Nottinghamshire Badger Group’s team of volunteers can advise on most badger issues and living in harmony with them for those lucky enough to have them visit.
