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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (17 February – 23 February)

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The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (17 February – 23 February)

Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday 17 February to Thursday 23 February across the borough.

Friday, February 17

Wayne Swift Valentines Day Event – Mapperley Golf Club, Mapperley

Why not come and join us for a fabulous meal and live entertainment.

Bookings essential – please ring 0115 955 6672 Opt 2

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Colwick Theatre group presents ‘Search for the Diamond Stone’ – Colwick Community Centre, Colwick, 7.30pm

16, 17 & 18 February

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Classic Northern Soul – Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley, 7.30pm

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Charity Quiz & Games Night – Crossing Social Club, Carlton, 7.30pm

Raising funds for Mind Mental Health Charity & Stonebridge City Farm

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Jackie Marie – Boston’s Bar, Arnold, 7.45pm

The Mikado – St. Peter’s Church, Ravenshead

St. Peter’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society present The Mikado in concert

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Matilda the Musical (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

17 & 19 February – Various Times – £6.50pp

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

17 – 19 February – Various Times – £6.50pp

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Tar – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

17 & 21 February – Various Times – £6.50pp

Tár, set in the international world of classical music, centres on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer/conductors and first-ever female chief conductor of a major German orchestra.

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Karaoke – The Arrow, Arnold, 7.00pm – 11.00pm

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The Modest – Top Spot, Carlton

Mod, Soul & SKA classics

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Calverton Theatre Group presents ‘Robin’s Return’ – Calverton Village Hall, Calverton, 7.00pm

16, 17 & 18 February

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Saturday, February 18

Helena – The Crossing Social Club, Carlton

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The Conspirators – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton

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Calverton Theatre Group presents ‘Robin’s Return’ – Calverton Village Hall, Calverton, 6.00pm

16, 17 & 18 April

Saturday night’s performance (18th) is SOLD OUT and there will be no “On the door” admissions.

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Colwick Theatre group presents ‘Search for the Diamond Stone’ – Colwick Community Centre, Colwick, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

16, 17 & 18 February

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Dice & Balls – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 9.30 -12.30pm

Board Games Event (with free tea and coffee). Come along and play our games, bring your own games, meet new gaming friends and generally have fun!

£5pp

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The Mikado – St. Peter’s Church, Ravenshead

St. Peter’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society present The Mikado in concert.

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Gaz Brookfield – The Pit, Newstead, 7.30pm

*** WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT ***

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Ladies Night – The Punch Bowl, Porchester Road, 7.00pm

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Sunday, February 19

Jazz in the Bar – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 7.30pm

Jazz in the Bar’s guest this month is jazz vocalist Mandy Tatton who sings beautiful swinging jazz steeped in the influences of Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall.

*** WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT ***

£8pp

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Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Hucknall

Sunday & Wednesday evenings

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Irish Folk Band – The Brickyard, Carlton, 3.00pm – 6.00pm

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Artists, Makers & Fine Foods Market – Patchings Art Centre, Calverton, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Free Entry & Free Parking

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Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton

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Scott Anson – Arnold Ex Service Club, Arnold

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Sunday Quiz Bingo – The Pit, Newstead, 7.30pm

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Monday, February 20

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.

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Monday Quiz Night – Bread & Bitter, Mapperley

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Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm

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Tuesday, February 21

David Amos – Arnold Methodist Chruch, Arnold, 7.00pm

Arnold Local History Group presents David Amos on Annesley and it’s Hall through the ages.

Bachata Tuesday – The Punchbowl, Mapperley, 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Learn to dance Bachata (Moderna & Sensual Style) with Professional Salsa & Bachata Dancer, Performer & Renowned Choreographer – Bruno from Salsa Passion UK

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Tuesday Quiz Night – The Brickyard, Carlton

Table booking advised due to popularity of event

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

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Wednesday, February 22

Bob Massey, local historian – Robin Hood, Lambley, 7.00pm

Free evening with Bob Massey talking about ‘More Rogues, Vagabonds & Villains’

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Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Wednesdays & Sunday evenings

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Thursday, February 23

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

Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.

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Tom Andrews, Author – BUK Bookshop, Arnold, 7.00pm

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Thursday Quiz Night – The Abdication Micropub, Daybrook, 8.00pm

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Northern Soul & Motown – Top Spot Club, Carlton

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Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm

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NHS data: Notts GPs see twice as many patients than England average

Anna Whittaker (LDR reporter)
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NHS data: Notts GPs see twice as many patients than England average

GPs in Nottinghamshire see more than double the number of patients than the England average, new NHS data reveals.

Data provided by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) – which commissions general practice to deliver primary medical services – shows that in total, 644,260 appointments took place in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in November 2022.

But the England average for the same period was 294,614 appointments.

GP appointments

The ICB has shared the data with Nottinghamshire County Council ahead of a health scrutiny committee meeting on February 21.

At the meeting, healthcare bosses, including Lucy Dadge, Director of Integration at the ICB, will speak to councillors.

Papers state that the local NHS system has been under “unprecedented pressure” recently with critical incidents in July 2022, September 2022 and December 2022.

But the council says access to GP services is a “recurring issue raised by residents”.

Across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, there are 131 general practices across a population of over 1.2 million people.

And data shows the system is dealing with high demand for appointments, with the numbers far higher than the England average.

In October 2022, 653,783 appointments took place locally, compared to the England average of 301,788 appointments.

The papers state that workforce demand is also a “challenge” with vacancies and sickness levels.

Data provided to the council shows the number of face-to-face appointments is on the rise.

During the pandemic, many appointments were only on the phone or video call to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Data from November 2022 shows that the number of face-to-face appointments has increased to 442,2001 in comparison to 402,132 in November 2021.

NHS papers state: “A priority for NHS England is to ensure that a range of types of appointments are available to patients, and practices are required to offer and promote online consultations and video consultations to their patients.

“As a result, access to the different types of appointments offered by practices has also increased.

“Despite all the challenges, an increase in the number of appointments, delivered by general practice, has been demonstrated.”

The papers will be discussed at the health scrutiny meeting next week.

Doctors in Nottinghamshire see more than double the amount of patients than the England average, new NHS data shows.

Data provided by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) – which commissions general practice to deliver primary medical services – shows that in total, 644,260 appointments took place in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in November 2022.

But the England average for the same period was 294,614 appointments.

The ICB has shared the data with Nottinghamshire County Council ahead of a health scrutiny committee meeting on February 21.

At the meeting, healthcare bosses, including Lucy Dadge, Director of Integration at the ICB, will speak to councillors.

Papers state that the local NHS system has been under “unprecedented pressure” recently with critical incidents in July 2022, September 2022 and December 2022.

But the council says access to GP services is a “recurring issue raised by residents”.

Across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, there are 131 general practices across a population of over 1.2 million people.

And data shows the system is dealing with high demand for appointments, with the numbers far higher than the England average.

In October 2022, 653,783 appointments took place locally, compared to the England average of 301,788 appointments.

The papers state that workforce demand is also a “challenge” with vacancies and sickness levels.

Data provided to the council shows the number of face-to-face appointments is on the rise.

During the pandemic, many appointments were only on the phone or video call to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Data from November 2022 shows that the number of face-to-face appointments has increased to 442,2001 in comparison to 402,132 in November 2021.

NHS papers state: “A priority for NHS England is to ensure that a range of types of appointments are available to patients, and practices are required to offer and promote online consultations and video consultations to their patients.

“As a result, access to the different types of appointments offered by practices has also increased.

“Despite all the challenges, an increase in the number of appointments, delivered by general practice, has been demonstrated.”

The papers will be discussed at the health scrutiny meeting next week.

33 new homes could be built in Ravenshead after proposal submitted to Gedling Borough Council

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33 new homes could be built in Ravenshead after proposal submitted to Gedling Borough Council

33 new homes could be built in Ravenshead following a proposal submitted to Gedling Borough Council.

The application from Piper Homes is for the erection of 33 dwellings, including open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure in the village.

The proposed location is greenfield land off Longdale Lane alongside the entrance to Ravenshead Leisure Centre.

Pictured: Location of proposed development (Courtesy of GBC)

The planning application confirms that the development will be made up of different types of housing and these are as follows –

23 of the proposed properties are classed as ‘Market Housing’ broken down as follows – four properties will be two bedroom, eight properties will be three bedroom and eleven properties will be four bedroom.

Six of the proposed properties are classed as ‘social, affordable of intermediate Housing’ broken down as follows – two properties will be two bedroom and four properties will be three bedroom.

Four for the proposed properties are classed as ‘Starter Homes’ which will be four one bedroom flats/maisonettes.

Submitted supporting documentation (Jan 2023 )from Prangley Planning, Quorn, Leicestershire advises that the application site comprises 1.39 hectares (1.54ha including access through Phase One) of greenfield land to the south west of Longdale Lane, Ravenshead.

To the south east of the site is located Trumpers Wood; further north east beyond the adjacent field through which the site is to be accessed, lies post war residential development; whilst to the west lies sports pitches associated with the Ravenshead Leisure Centre (including playing fields). To the north and north west of the site is a recent development by Taylor Wimpey Homes (Swallow Crescent).

The planning application follows a period of consultation as outlined in the Public Consultation Leaflet submitted as an appendix to the ‘Planning Statement Including Statement of Community Involvement’

Pictured: Public Consultation Leaflet (Courtesy of Prangley Planning Ltd.)

Full details can be found on Gedling Borough Council website under planning application no Ref. No: 2023/0083

Police issue warning to ‘nuisance’ bikers driving dangerously in Gedling borough

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Police issue warning to ‘nuisance’ bikers driving dangerously in Gedling borough

A police inspector has condemned the “ridiculous” actions of nuisance bikers across parts of Gedling borough.

The Gedling neighbourhood policing team has seen an increase in reports of people riding motorbikes dangerously recently.

From pulling wheelies in the road to travelling along pavements, officers have received numerous calls about erratic riders in the Gedling, Carlton and Colwick areas.

PICTURED: Inspector Mark Stanley

Waverley Avenue, Gedling, is one such street to experience these issues, with the area’s neighbourhood policing inspector warning those involved about the consequences of their actions.

Inspector Mark Stanley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This sort of antisocial behaviour is a real nuisance to the community and can impact people’s quality of life.

“People who do this might just see it as a bit of fun but it actually puts the safety of other road users and pedestrians – not to mention themselves – at risk.

“Thankfully we haven’t had any reports of anyone being injured because of this but it’s ridiculous really that anyone would think it’s acceptable to ride their bikes in such a dangerous manner.

“As always, my sole concern is keeping people in the community safe, which is why we’re treating this so seriously and why we’ll continue to do whatever we can to try and prevent this type of antisocial behaviour.”

The neighbourhood policing team has seen a rise in these incidents in the last month or so and have taken numerous steps to try and reduce offending.

Officers have carried out additional patrols in hotspot areas to deter riders and are also set to work alongside the force’s specialist off-road bike team to try and catch offenders in the act.

“Obviously, this relies on us being there at the right time to confront those involved,” added Insp Stanley.

“The best thing we can do is provide a visible presence on the streets to provide a deterrence and try to engage with anyone we see acting in this way.

“If we can prosecute anyone we stop, we’ll also try to do that. Offenders also risk having their bikes seized.

“People will automatically think those who are doing this will only be young people but that’s actually not the case – it’s adults too who really should know better.

“Typically, a lot of the people involved aren’t insured and don’t have a licence, which is clearly unacceptable.

“This needs to stop, so it’s really important that anyone who knows someone involved tells us, so that we can speak to them and explain how dangerous what they’re doing is.

“Anyone with information can contact the police on 101, or report something anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

Gedling borough planning applications: Plans for 33 new homes in Ravenshead and updated signage for supermarket

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Gedling borough planning applications: Plans for 33 new homes in Ravenshead and updated signage for supermarket

Plans to create 33 new homes in Ravenshead and proposals to change supermarket signange are among the applications that have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council this week.

House extensions and new dwellings proposals make up most of the applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council over the last week.  

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide on. 

More details can be found on Gedling Borough Council’s planning site HERE

Arnold

Single storey rear extension

30 Redhill Lodge Drive Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8JH

Ref. No: 2023/0107

Extension to attic – second storey front and rear extension

365 Mapperley Plains Arnold Nottinghamshire NG3 5RS

Ref. No: 2023/0106

Internally illuminated fascia and Internally illuminated projecting sign.

37 Front Street Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7EA

Ref. No: 2023/0073

Garage conversion

13 Salcombe Drive Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8JF

Ref. No: 2023/0064 

Remodelling of existing dwelling (erection of two-storey extension in lieu of swimming pool and garage)

Birchwood Park Manor Mansfield Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8PN

Ref. No: 2023/0028 

Obtain permission to implement the actions advised in the Tree Condition Report with this application.

Burntstump Lodge Burntstump Hill Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8PQ

Ref. No: 2023/0008TPO

Rear 2 storey extension to existing detached house for a disabled persons accessibility and to include existing roof space conversion with new front dormer

1 Glen Parva Avenue Redhill Nottinghamshire NG5 8LZ

Ref. No: 2022/1372

Bestwood

Proposed extensions and porch

4 Leen Close Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8XD

Ref. No: 2023/0103

Reduce the existing boundary wall between the property (The Old School House) and Moor Road by approximately 5m to widen access to existing driveway. The existing wall is approximately 110cm high and border the entire length of the boundary with Moor Road and onto School Walk. The new end of the wall will be finished appropriately and bricks will be retained for future repairs and restoration of the existing property.

The Old School House Moor Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG6 8TL

Ref. No: 2023/0087

Burton Joyce

No planning applications this week

Calverton

Refurbishment and reinstatement of the front facade. Raise the ground floor level 250mm above the existing floor level

81 Main Street Calverton Nottinghamshire NG14 6FG

Ref. No: 2023/0085 

Carlton

Approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (means of enclosure), 5 (EV Charging points), 6 (CEMP) and 9 (Contamination) of planning permission 2020/0602

Old Brickyard Community Centre Old Brickyard Carlton NG3 6PB

Ref. No: 2020/1061DOC 

Colwick

No planning applications this week

Daybrook

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.

J Sainsbury Plc Sir John Robinson Way Daybrook Nottinghamshire NG5 6LA

Ref. No: 2023/0039 

Gedling

1nr Sycamore Tree – 1.5m-2m all round reduction to lower branches; remove deadwood and crown to be thinned

2 Blackburn Close Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 4AX

Ref. No: 2023/0054TPO

Lambley

Proposed new ‘self-build’ dwelling (via redevelopment of previously-developed land)

326 Spring Lane Lambley Nottinghamshire NG3 5RQ

Ref. No: 2023/0084

T1 – Cedar – reduce by 5m

1 Willow Crescent Lambley Nottinghamshire NG4 4PW

Ref. No: 2023/0033TCA 

Linby

Single storey rear extension.

17 Askew Road Linby Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG15 8JU

Ref. No: 2022/1367

Mapperley

Single storey extension

14 Gregory Avenue Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6BW

Ref. No: 2023/0090

Single storey front extension and garage conversion.

34A Haywood Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6AB

Ref. No: 2023/0088 

Construct single storey rear extension, hip to gable extension, front canopy, outbuilding and render existing dwelling.

135 Hilton Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6AR

Ref. No: 2023/0065 

Netherfield

To enable plots 383 – 385 inclusive and plots 387 – 389 inclusive as First Homes within Phase 2 Planning Permission 2017/0999 as varied by 2019/0374. 

Land Off Teal Close Netherfield Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2023/0099 

Newstead

Construction of new covered swimming pool and garage ancilliary to the host dwelling 

Newstead Abbey Park, Lakeside Station Avenue Newstead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE

Ref. No: 2023/0095

Papplewick

No planning applications this week

Ravenshead

Form new pitched roof over existing car port and brick up openings and insert door and windows to form enclosed garage, and insert bi-fold doors in rear elevation

54 Quarry Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9AP

Ref. No: 2023/0097

Conversion of two agricultural buildings to create 5 dwellings.

Ling Farm Ricket Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG21 0NG

Ref. No: 2023/0100

Removal of the existing rear conservatory, proposed single-storey extension to the front and rear, alterations to the rear dormer roof and the conversion of an existing detached garage forming an annex 

11 Kighill Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9HN

Ref. No: 2023/0092

Ground floor extension.

36 Regina Crescent Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9AE

Ref. No: 2023/0101

Erection of 33 dwellings, including open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure

Land Off Longdale Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2023/0083

Single storey rear extension, conversion of covered way to living accommodation and internal alterations

164 Longdale Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9AH

Ref. No: 2023/0078 

Removal of existing garage, 1.5 storey rear extension with loft conversion extending into existing roof structure with side dormers, additional single storey extension to provide garden room and attached garage

16 Bretton Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9DB

Ref. No: 2023/0027 

Proposed Alterations and Extensions to existing dwelling through removal of existing bays to the north west elevations and removal and replacement of existing roof with an increase in pitch and construction of new gabled, 2 storey extensions to the north west, north east and south east and single storey extensions to the north west elevation. Re-facing of the entire building in quarry faced stone and creation of new windows.

Newstead Abbey Park, Mount Charlotte Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GE

Ref. No: 2023/0025

Woodborough

T1 – Cherry – pollard to 4m. Previous storm damage has removed 1 limb. Match to height of damaged limb, to give surrounding trees more space. T2 – Mulberry – pollard to 4m. Due to growing under the canopy of larger trees. This mulberry has been drawn towards the light. Creating a high crown. Lowering the tree will bring new growth lower down and make easier for future fruit management.

Westwood 6 Westfield Lane Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EP

Ref. No: 2023/0041TCA

T1 – Beech – Reduce crown by no more than 2m

161A Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD

Ref. No: 2023/0034TCA

Remove Robinia tree.

22 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EA

Ref. No: 2023/0012TCA

Woodthorpe

No planning applications this week

Thank you for the music: Carlton choir donate musical instruments to Gedling school

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Thank you for the music: Carlton choir donate musical instruments to Gedling school

Children at All Hallows Primary School in Gedling are enjoying a new set of percussion instruments thanks to a kind donation from the Carlton Male Voice Choir.

The gifts were a thank you to the All Hallows Primary School choir Children’s Choir who shared the stage with the renowned Carlton Male Voice Choir in front of a packed audience at their Christmas Concert.

Ian Watts, musical director of Carlton Male Voice Choir, said “It was fabulous for Carlton Male Voice Choir to be able to purchase new percussion instruments for the children at All Hallows Primary School after their newly formed choir performed for us at our Christmas Festival concert at St Paul’s Church in Carlton in December 2022.

“We hope the instruments bring both joy and understanding of music and rhythm and perhaps ignite a small flicker of musical interest in the children which help take them forward as potential singers and musicians of the future.”

All Hallows Primary School Headteacher, Heather Gabb said: “We’d like to thank CMVC for inviting our school choir to sing with them at their Christmas Concert.  It was a fantastic opportunity to listen to them, and to sing in front of a large audience. 

“The instruments will make a lovely addition to our music lessons in school”

This is not the first time that the amazing Carlton Male Voice Choir have donated percussion instruments. Last time around the children at Burntstump Seely Church of England Academy got to enjoy a new set of percussion instruments thanks to the choir.

The choir which is the largest male voice choir in Nottingham, with over 70 members, always welcomes new members so get in touch if you’d like to join not just a choir, but a fun community and a way of life.

More information can be found on www.carltonmvc.org or subscribe to the CWMC mailing list to keep up to date with everything they do.

The choir can also be followed on facebook, or simply pop along to a concert and say hello.

Police visit Ravenshead school and pupils enjoy cop car tour

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Police visit Ravenshead school and pupils enjoy cop car tour

Pupils at a school in Ravenshead were able to climb inside a real police car after cops dropped by to pay them all a visit.

Pupils at Ravenshead Primary School had lots of fun but also learnt some valuable lessons from the Gedling Operation Reacher team.

From not talking to strangers, to safe cycling on the roads, officers covered all sorts of subjects as part of the positive engagement day last week.

Kids in the older year groups were also taught about topics like the dangers of carrying knives and staying safe online, before pupils got the chance to turn the tables on the cops by asking them some questions.

“They asked us about how to use our kit and the cars – as well as stuff like do police officers only eat donuts!”, said Sergeant James Carrington, of the Gedling Operation Reacher team. 

“The younger ones just wanted to put the blue lights and sirens on and apparently our visit was all they were interested in all day.

“We were also able to give the pupils a chance to see and get into our police van and the Operation Reacher vehicle, which they really enjoyed.

“It’s great to be able to do engagement work like this within the schools – in fact it’s a key part of what we do in neighbourhood policing.”

The Ravenshead-based school asked officers to come along to talk to all year groups as part of their ‘Keeping Safe Week’.

Following the successful day, Sgt Carrington’s team have been asked to come back again in the future – something he and his officers are more than happy to do.

Sgt Carrington said: “Whether it’s highlighting the consequences of carrying a knife, or warning kids about not going near frozen water, the talks we do during these visits can make a real difference.

“We like to use the phrase ‘prevention is better than the cure’ and it’s true – these messages tend to hit home much better when you do it at an early stage. 

“These visits provide us with such a good opportunity to engage with these young people early and highlight the right ways to behave.

“They also help create positive relationships between the police and the next generation, which can only be a good thing.

“Since our visit, we’ve had some brilliant feedback from teachers and parents, who have said kids have told them they want to be police officers when they grow up and things like that, which is lovely to hear.”

Netherfield railway history celebration planned with scale model of famous Loco depot going on display at Carlton club

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Netherfield railway history celebration planned with scale model of famous Loco depot going on display at Carlton club

Railway enthusiasts from the Nottingham Model Railway School will be recreating a scale model of the Colwick Locomotive depot, known as the Loco, the railway yard where the locomotives were kept as part of an event to celebrate the heritage of Netherfield.

The model will be over four-foot long and include key details about how the Loco depot looked and how it housed large trains.

There will also be other static models of the locomotive types in various scales and other railway models linked to the history of the town. 

The ‘Loco Remembered’ event to celebrate Netherfield’s rich railway history will be held at the Crossing Social Club on Station Road, Carlton on Saturday, March 4.

Once a thriving railway town, Netherfield was home to the largest freight concentration yard in Europe, built by the Great Northern Railway in 1875. The yard was used to gather coal traffic from the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire coalfields and dispatch it to London. The railway prospered and grew, with a locomotive department and housing for the workforce.

However, by the mid-20th century, the decline of traffic due to road competition and internal railway politics led to the closure of the yards and locomotive department in 1970. Today, the site of the old railway is occupied by the Victoria Retail Park.

This free event is being organised by the Nottingham Model Railway Society in partnership with Gedling Borough Council. The event remembers through the media of models, photos and memorabilia, the Colwick railway sidings and sheds, that closed over 50 years ago, and shows how Netherfield as a community was shaped by the railway. 

Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend and learn more about this important part of the town’s history.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said

“Remembering our history is crucial in understanding who we are as a community and where we come from, this event is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and celebrate Netherfield’s rich railway history and its impact on the town.”

Hayden Reed from the Nottingham Model Railway Society said:

“We are incredibly pleased to be a part of this exciting project. We are recreating the model of the Loco to show the size of this building, which was central to the entire railway system in Netherfield and may residents will not be aware of this existing where they live. We hope it will help bring the community together to celebrate the rich history of this, once railway town.”

For more information about the event visit www.gedling.gov.uk/whatson

Gedling council tax rise: How much more will Bands A-D pay in the borough?

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)
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Gedling council tax rise: How much more will Bands A-D pay in the borough?

Gedling Borough Council yesterday (13) revealed it is proposing to increase council tax from April.

The authority is proposing to increase the tax by the maximum amount allowed.

The rise equates to a three per cent increase – the most the authority is allowed to take without holding a public referendum.

As well as payments going to the borough council, police, fire services and the county council also receive payment.

But how are council tax bills split?

Each household in the borough pays a precept to both the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner and the Nottinghamshire Fire Authority.

These decide the budgets for Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, making up roughly 15 per cent of all council tax bills.

The remaining 85 per cent of bills is split between Nottinghamshire County Council and Gedling Borough Council

The county council takes roughly 75 per cent of all bills, with Gedling taking slightly less than 10 per cent in total.

All increases come into effect from April 1, 2023, and affect all taxpaying homes, though some authorities have reduction schemes in place to mitigate the impact of the increases.

Below is a breakdown of the plans, starting off with the police and the fire service which will affect all residents.

The figures include tax totals and the full increases for Bands A-D – the most common households across the city and county.

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry (Con) is increasing bills by £14.94 for Band D homes, taking her total Band D precept up to £269.19 for the year.

For Band A homes, which make up most of all homes in the city and county, the increase is £9.96 per year, meaning £179.46 will be paid to the police in total.

A Band B increase of £11.62 takes the total paid to £209.37 for the year, while Band C precepts will increase by £13.28 to £239.28.

Nottinghamshire Fire Authority

The Nottinghamshire Fire Authority, which sets budgets for the fire service, is recommending a £5 increase for all homes in the city and county.

This increase is regardless of house banding, meaning all houses would be affected by the same rise.

If approved on February 24, it would take the total paid for Band D homes up to £89.57 for the year.

The annual payment for Band A would rise to £61.38 for the year, with Band B and C to pay £70.78 and £80.17 per year respectively under the increase.

Nottinghamshire County Council

Conservative-run Nottinghamshire County Council approved its 4.84 per cent tax hike on February 9, affecting all homes in the wider county.

The increase will mean Band D homes are paying the council £79.57 more from April, taking the authority’s Band D precept up to £1,723.66.

Band A homes will pay the county council £53.05 more for the year, or £1,149.11 in total.

Band B homes will pay £61.88 more to the county council from April, taking the authority’s total Band B precept up to £1,340.61.

And Band C homes’ annual precept to the authority will increase by £70.73 to £1,532.14.

These figures do not include the sums for the police, the fire service or individual district and borough councils.

These are outlined below alongside the plans for Gedling Borough Council

Gedling Borough Council

Labour-run Gedling Borough Council is planning to take the maximum amount, equating to £5.32 for Band D homes.

This would take the total paid to the borough council up to £183.39 for Band D homes.

The council’s rise works out at £3.55 more for Band A homes, taking the total paid to the authority up to £122.26.

For Band B homes, the Gedling increase is £4.14, taking the total paid to the authority up to £142.64.

And Band C homes will pay Gedling Borough Council £4.73 more from April, taking their total bill to the authority up to £163.01.

When factoring in the emergency services, Broxtowe Borough Council’s rise and the county council’s increase, total bills will be:

  • Band A: £1,511.27 (total increase of £71.56)
  • Band B: £1,763.41 (total increase of £82.64)
  • Band C: £2,014.60 (total increase of £93.74)
  • Band D: £2,265.81 (total increase of £104.83)

Gedling Borough Council’s budget approval meeting will take place on Thursday, March 2.

MATCH REPORT: Clipstone FC 3 – 1 Gedling Miners Welfare FC

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MATCH REPORT: Clipstone FC 3 – 1 Gedling Miners Welfare FC

UCL Divison 1

February 11, 2023

Clipstone complete double over Gedling  

It was only 4 days before these two sides met with Clipstone running out 4-0 winners but Gedling started brightly and should have gone Infront after 2 minutes, Romello Nangle was sent clean through but he scuffed his effort from 10 yards.  

Clipstone, who are searching for a playoff place almost hit the front on 13 minutes, some quick passing down the right saw top scorer Ryan Ingram cut inside but his effort was brilliantly blocked by Adrian Hawes.  

On 20 minutes Gedling created another chance, Paolo Piliero was causing havoc down the left and he beat his man but his volley from 15 yards was well saved by Josh Turton.  

With 27 minutes gone Louis Richardson produced a stunning save to keep the scores level after a cross from the left was headed by Phil Buxton but Richardson tipped his effort over the bar.  

On 41 minutes Gedling almost broke the deadlock, Greg Tempest slipped in Ruben Wiggins-Thomas but his effort was brilliantly blocked by Eden Homer.  

Just 30 seconds later Gedling spurned another brilliant chance, Nangle did brilliantly to beat his man but he smashed his effort over from 6 yards.  

Clipstone punished all these missed chances as 3 minutes into stoppage time they hit the front, Tim Gregory had his first effort tipped onto the post but he chipped his 2nd effort from 6 yards into the bottom right corner to give the hosts a 1-0 half time lead.  

Just 3 minutes into the 2nd half Gedling were back on level terms, Piliero played the ball to Tempest who passed to Wiggins-Thomas who smashed a right footed effort into the net from 12 yards for his 5th of the season.  

On 55 minutes a real controversial moment occurred, Gregory hit an effort that found the bottom corner but the ball bounced off the wheel of the goal and the ref said the ball had not gone in much to the fury of the hosts.  

On 79 minutes the hosts went back Infront, Gedling lost the ball in a dangerous area and the ball was squared to Ingram who slotted home from 6 yards for his 13th of the season.  

Just 2 minutes later Clipstone put the game to bed, Gedling failed to clear a corner and the ball was headed in by Charlie Hardwick to give the hosts a 3-1 lead.  

In the 90th minute Gedling missed the chance to get them back in it, Tempest played in Nangle hit a volley which was well saved by Turton and the hosts made it 2 from 2 against Gedling in a week.  

Gedling player of the match – Paolo Piliero  

Gedling Team – Louis Richardson, Josh Thornton (C), Ross McCaughey, Danny Dixon (Exauce Nsiala 78’), Adrain Hawes, Jahren Barrow, Greg Tempest, Takunda Mushambi (Fenn Davies 69’), Romello Nangle, Ruben Wiggins-Thomas, Paolo Piliero (Steven Brett 84’) 

Next Game – Saffron Dynamo (A), 18/02/23, UCL Division 1, 3:00PM Kick Off 

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