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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (10 March – 16 March)

Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday 10 March to Thursday 16 March across the borough.

Friday, March 10

Robert Perry – The Nags Head, Carlton

Badness – Ravenshead Village Hall, Ravenshead, 7.15pm

The UK’s No1 Madness tribute band!

Silent Disco – Robin Hood Inn, Lambley, 7.30pm -11.30pm

Tickets £5

Carlton Male Voice Choir – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton

Marc Bolton – Top Spot, Carlton

Blue Jean – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

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.

Super Spring Sing – Church of Good Shepherd, Woodthorpe

Charity concert for church funds

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.

This is a free movie but tickets must be booked

Pictured: Love? (Courtesy of Bonington Theatre)

Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes Presentation – The crossing Social Club, Carlton, 7.00pm

Saturday, March 11

Burton Joyce Community Market – Burton Joyce Village Hall, Burton Joyce, 10.00am

Jono & Dan – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.30pm

Nathan Jones – Arnold Ex Service Club, Arnold

Rachel B – The Crossing Social Club, Carlton

Tequila – Calverton Working Mens Club, Calverton

International Women’s Day events March 11th -12th – Newstead Abbey

Come and meet some of the women who have shaped Newstead’s history. Costumed interpreters in house (normal entry fee to house applies)

Sunday, March 12

Georgie – The Brickyard, Carlton, 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Solo acoustic guitar and vocal artist

Popmaster – The Nags Head, Carlton, 6.00pm

Registration by 5.30pm

Spontaneous Folk Club – The Pit, Newstead, 3.00pm – 7.00pm

Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Sunday & Wednesday evenings

International Women’s Day events March 11th -12th – Newstead Abbey

Come and meet some of the women who have shaped Newstead’s history. Costumed interpreters in house (normal entry fee to house applies)

Sue Michelle Psychic Medium – Arnold Ex-Service Club, Arnold, 7.00pm

Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton

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?

Pub League Poker – The Brick Yard, Carlton

Free pint to the winner of the night for season 2, along with the cash pot from player buy ins (£5 a head) and 100 points on the leaderboard.

Monday Quiz Night – Bread & Bitter, Mapperley

Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm

Tuesday, March 14

Dice & Balls – Heidi’s Cafe, Carlton, 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Tuesday Quiz Night – The Brickyard, Carlton

Booking advisable due to popularity of event.

£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot

Wednesday, March 15

Wednesday Quiz Night – Top Spot, Carlton Hill

Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Wednesday & Sunday evenings

Thursday, March 16

Thursday Night Quiz Night – The Gedling Inn, Gedling

Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm

Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.

Throw Back Thursdays – Top Spot Club, Carlton

All listings correct at time of going to press

Please contact venue to confirm availability and details

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare FC 0 – 2 Harrowby Town FC

Ryan Nice

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08/03/2023

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare FC 0 – 2 Harrowby Town FC

UCL Divison 1

March 4, 2023

Harrowby win relegation battle against Gedling

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 18^th 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 65^th minute Brad Gothard was sent 1v1 and the Gedling shot stopper again produced a brilliant right-handed save.

On the 75^th 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 launch two-course dinner deal at Netherfield store with all the trimmings for just £8.99

Emily Sanchez

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08/03/2023

Morrisons launch two-course dinner deal at Netherfield store with all the trimmings for just £8.99

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.

Morrisons said 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 a busy time for Gedling borough’s badger population

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08/03/2023

It’s a busy time for Gedling borough’s badger population

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.

The Nottinghamshire group can be contacted by email: nottinghamshirebadgergroup@gmail.com

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

Gedling Eye Reporter

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07/03/2023

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads.

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water.

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about..

Hereford Road, Woodthorpe

10 March – 20 March

Road closure due to large-scale bespoke c/w patching repairs

Works location: From junction of Thackeray’s Lane to junction of Worcester Road

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Worcester Road, Arnold

10 March – 20 March

Delays likely as a diversion for Hereford Road

Responsibility for event: Nottinghamshire County Council

Colliery Way, Gedling

08 March – 09 March

Delays possible due to works to create new road markings and signs

Works location: Junction of A612 to below Lambley Lane.

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Hallams Lane, Arnold

13 March – 16 March

Roadworks, Delays possible

Traffic management: Traffic control (two-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: LB7012103-000013229687A

Moor Lane, Woodborough

13 March – 14 March

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Pond Hills Lane, Arnold

13 March – 17 March

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Spring Lane, Lambley

07 March – 22 March

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Towes Mount, Carlton

15 March – 17 March

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Willerby Road, Woodthorpe

10 March – 13 March

Plans submitted to demolish ‘eyesore’ building in Arnold that attracts ‘anti-social behaviour’ and ‘drug taking’

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06/03/2023

Plans submitted to demolish ‘eyesore’ building in Arnold that attracts ‘anti-social behaviour’ and ‘drug taking’

Plans have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council to demolish a bungalow in Redhill that the application states attracts drug use and anti-social behaviour

The documents submitted by T Hammond Farms Ltd claim that the building, attached to Redhill Pavillion, on Thornton Avenue, has been vacant for some time and efforts to repurpose the building have failed.

Mr Hammond who submitted the application on behalf of T Hammond Farms Ltd states that anti-social behaviour and drug taking are occurring within the building despite repeated efforts to secure it.

Pictured: Graffiti on metal screens on bungalow (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

Pictured: Graffiti on rear of bungalow (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

Pictured: Graffiti on rear of on bungalow (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

The proposed plans suggest that Local Authority and police are aware of these ongoing issues.

The applicants indicate that their intention is to demolish the building during March.

The bungalow is attached to Redhill Pavillion however the demolition application only applies to the Groundsmans Bungalow, Thornton Avenue Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8PA.

Pictured: Building proposed for demolition highlighted in red (Courtesy of GBC)

Pictured: Bungalow to left will be demolished – Pavilion to right will not (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

Pictured: The Pavilion will not be demolished (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

The plans can be accessed at GBC Planning 2023/0134

Foodbank demand soars across Gedling borough as cost of living crisis continues to bite

Uwin Vindula Lugoda

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06/03/2023

Foodbank demand soars across Gedling borough as cost of living crisis continues to bite

The worsening cost of living crisis has brought on untold pressures unto households across Gedling borough, causing many to seek aid through foodbanks.

While the crisis has highlighted the value of local foodbanks, it has also placed these same charities under significant pressure as they seek to deliver services to meet the increasing demands of their community.

This increase in demand for aid is felt across the Borough, as local foodbanks continue to give out a record number of food parcels each week, often exceeding the number of parcels given out during the pandemic.

Pictured: Helen LLoyd, Manager of Arnold Foodbank (Courtesy of Arnold Foodbank)

The knock-on impact of the cost of living crisis on local charities was first highlighted last month by the Arnold Foodbank on Mansfield Road in Daybrook.

The charity revealed on social media that it had handed out a record number of emergency food parcels over the past 10 months.

The post stated that the foodbank broke a 10 year record of helping people in need of support during this crisis period.

This was the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent pandemic, that the charity had broken its record.

A charity spokesperson revealed that during the last 10 months, a total of 6,200 food parcels were given away to local residents needing extra support.

A spokesman for the charity said: “A sad record was broken this week: Arnold Foodbank has supported more local people with emergency food parcels this financial year than at any time in our ten-year history, which includes beating the year of the pandemic. That’s over 6,200 people and still counting as there are another six weeks until our year end on March 31.

Another foodbank in Carlton shared a similar experience to that of Arnold, with the number of people they feed every week having gone up compared to the last five years.

The Carlton Foodbank run by the Main Street Methodist Church stated that for the current financial year (between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023), the charity has given away 1,264 parcels and fed 2,993 people; while still having another month to go.

This number far exceeds the foodbank’s previous financial years of 2021-2022 which saw 1,121 parcels feed 2,676 people, and 2020-2021 which saw 1,119 parcels feed 2,554 people in the Gedling Boroughs.

Claire Fenwick, the foodbank’s Area Support Co-ordinator believes that the increase in demand for food aid by residents began during the pandemic, which has been reflective of the last three financial years.

She said: “We are giving out on average 25 parcels a week. compared to an average of 6 parcels in 2018-2019.”

The foodbank’s data showcased that pre-pandemic, the foodbank gave out a collective 838 food parcels to feed around 2,010 people between the financial years of 2018 and 2020.

You can find more details about how you can support the two foodbank here (Arnold) and here (Carlton)

Arrests made after hundreds of pounds of meat and laundry products were stolen from Calverton stores

Emily Sanchez

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06/03/2023

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Arrests made after hundreds of pounds of meat and laundry products were stolen from Calverton stores

Police have made two arrests after hundreds of pounds worth of meat and laundry products were taken from two stores in Calverton during a series of thefts last month.

All but one of the thefts took place from the Co-op store in Collyer Road, with the store targeted twice in a couple of hours on February 19.

Another incident that same day also saw someone try to walk out of Sainsbury’s in St Wilfrids Square with a bag full of items, before fleeing empty-handed.

Attempts were made to arrest a man and a woman on Thursday morning (2 March) after they were linked to six separate shop thefts.

After identifying two suspects, officers from the Gedling Operation Reacher and Calverton beat teams carried out proactive arrest attempts at two nearby addresses.

As a direct result of the operation, a 35-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of shop theft.

Sergeant James Carrington, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Shop thefts like this are a blight on the community, cause real misery to local residents and can have a hugely negative impact on people’s livelihoods.

“This is clearly not okay, so we were pleased to be able to support our colleagues in the Arnold neighbourhood policing team in carrying out this arrest attempt.

“A lot of good work has been done by Calverton beat manager PC Abigail Green and her team to identify the suspects in this case and to try and crackdown on this type of offending in general in the Calverton area.

“The community has a huge role to play in helping us tackle crime near where they live, so I’d ask anyone to report any information relating to offending to the police by calling 101, so that we can act on it.”

Inspirational film to be screened at Bonington to celebrate International Women’s Day

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05/03/2023

Inspirational film to be screened at Bonington to celebrate International Women’s Day

Arnold’s Bonington Theatre is proud to announce a special film showing in celebration of International Women’s Day. The event aims to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women around the world, while raising awareness about gender equality.

International Women’s Day is a global observance that has been celebrated for over a century. It is a day to acknowledge the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of women, as well as to call for greater gender equality.

The film screening is in joint partnership with Gedling Borough Council and We R Here, a local charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse and their families to rebuild their lives.

The film chosen for this special occasion is called Love? A powerful and inspiring portrayal of women’s struggles and triumphs dealing with domestic abuse. With captivating storytelling and stunning visuals, it is sure to move and inspire audiences. The film is written by, produced by and starring Samantha Beckinsale.

The Bonington Theatre is committed to promoting equality and diversity, and this event is a reflection of that commitment. As well as hosting the screening of Love? the theatre is also showing screenings of Women Talking on International Women’s Day, a powerful story of the women of an isolated religious community and their attempt to reconcile a brutal reality with their faith.

Portfolio Holder for Diverse Communities and Life Chances, Councillor Kathryn Fox said: “International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made towards gender equality, and to continue to work towards a world where all people are treated with dignity and respect. We are honoured to be able to celebrate this important day with our community, and to bring attention to the incredible contributions of women everywhere.

It’s important that we recognise the strength of women who have survived domestic abuse and this film does a great job of telling this very difficult but, ultimately, rewarding story about how women can overcome abuse and inspire other women to do the same.”

The film showing will take place at 7pm on Friday 10 March, 2023 at The Bonington Theatre. Admission is free, but tickets must be requested in advance through the box office or online.

For more information and to book a free ticket, please visit www.boningtontheatre.co.uk

Meet the mums helping turn preloved to reloved with sale in Burton Joyce

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05/03/2023