Woodborough Pre-School now has its own village-based pre-school allotment and the children are SUPER excited.
The pre-school, that caters for two, three and four-year-old children, has so many exciting ideas about what they are going to do with their new allotment – and the possibilities are endless!
Children will now be able to plant and nurture their own fruits and vegetables, which they will eventually be able to eat.
They will also plant and nurture flowers and make homes for local wildlife.
Pictured: Woodborough Village Pre-School visit their new allotment (Courtesy of Woodborough Village Pre-School)
Woodborough Pre-School Manager, Jade Topliss, told Gedling Eye that the children were keen to get to work.
She said: “We’ve already planned which delicious fruits and vegetables we are going to grow and children are particularly excited about the possibility of spotting frogs in the pond! Wellies at the ready, we’re excited for Spring!’
Preparation has now begun and planting will start on the allotment during February and March.
The pre-school would love people to help with the project and is urging people to get in touch.
They are also looking for donations of garden tools and / or seeds etc. to help the children gain as many exciting opportunities and experiences as possible.
Silent Disco – Arnold & District Ex-Service Club, Arnold
TICKET EVENT (limited tickets) £5 a ticket £6 on the door
It is a silent disco!!! this means you will be raving the night away with headphones on and you can select which dj you want to listen to on the headphones.
The Dynamos – Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton, 9.00pm
Pop duo, The Dynamos, will be singing a huge range of songs to keep you entertained all evening. From Abba and girl band classics along with top hits from the 60s, 70s 80s and 90s,…
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
A painter and decorator from Calverton who slashed a colleague in the face with a knife during a workplace row has been jailed.
Steven Brett punched the victim and bit him on the neck before pulling out a blade during the violent attack at a building site in Grantham Road, Bingham.
Brett, aged 35, of Ramsdale Avenue, was jailed for two years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).
PICTURED: Nottingham Crown Court
He had previously pleaded guilty to wounding without intent and possessing a knife in a public place.
The altercation took place at around 10.45am on January 18, 2021 when the victim approached Brett, who was his supervisor, and asked him to resolve a workplace issue.
Brett quickly became aggressive and began shouting at the other man before swinging a punch at the victim which missed its target.
The victim tackled Brett to the floor in self-defence and both men crashed through a windowpane.
Brett then punched the man twice and leaned forward to bite him before the two were separated by other workers.
Brett pulled out a Stanley knife and ran towards the victim – knocking him to the floor.
While getting up, the victim noticed a large amount of blood pouring from his face and realised he had been slashed.
The man was left with a two-and-a-half-inch cut to his cheek and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment.
Detective Constable Andrew Sibley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Brett launched this unprovoked and violent attack on a man he had previously had a perfectly normal working relationship with.
“Violence like this has absolutely no place in our society and this case should serve as a warning to other people that we take these offences extremely seriously.
“Incidents of violence will be investigated thoroughly and every effort will be made to bring offenders to justice.
“I am pleased Brett has been punished for his actions and is now behind bars.”
Netflix is to crack down on password sharing in a bid to convert ‘borrowers’ into paid account holders.
The streaming service first revealed in October that it was looking into ways to stop multiple people piggybacking off one account with plans to charge viewers who were caught sharing a package with people they don’t live with.
Netflix has now confirmed in its earning report it is rolling out a password-sharing crackdown near the end of March 2023 and by April, it plans to ensure anyone using its streaming service is paying their way.
Research firm Digital i estimates around a quarter of UK Netflix subscribers – around four million – are sharing their passwords.
At the end of last year, Netflix announced a cheaper ad-based subscription service in a bid to those sharing passwords in with a cut-price deal.
Households can pay just £4.99 a month to watch Netflix television shows and films interspersed with adverts – but they are only be available to stream on one device at a time.
Gedling Borough Council must pay back £150,000 to taxi operators in the area after a review found it had been overcharging for licences.
Conservative councillors in the opposition described the blunder as “embarrassing”.
The Labour-run council should have held separate accounts for drivers, vehicles and operators, however, during a Licensing Committee meeting on January 24, members were told that, historically, the council had not organised the accounts in this way.
An internal review was conducted last year, followed by another independent review by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), which found the council had been overcharging taxi operators.
It also found it had been undercharging for driver licences, which meant the council had been effectively subsidising this to the tune of more than £430,000.
Council officer Mike Hill, who was responsible for the report, told the committee: “It shows that the council has undercharged for driver licences between 2016/17 through to 2021/22, by £430,728.
“It has however overcharged for vehicle licences between 2016/17 through to 2021/22 for all but one year, which was 2017/18, in total the overcharge there is £124,186.
“The council has also overcharged for operator licences between the same period 2016/17 through to 2021/22, totalling £12,542.”
As a result the council is making arrangements for refunds, including interest, to be made.
It will cost the authority up to £150,000.
The council argued the undercharge had been subsidised by the authority itself, but members in the opposition stated operators themselves had been in fact subsidising by way of the overcharge.
Cllr Sam Smith (Con) said: “We need a better answer as to why this has been allowed to happen over six years.
“It has taken a taxi driver, that we as an authority licence, to bring this to our attention. That quite frankly is embarrassing.
“We are a service that we offer to those drivers and they should get it at a fair cost.
“It is not within their remit, we want them to go and drive residents around safely, not have to check that this authority is doing one of its basic requirements correctly.
“You say we are going to refund operators? Is it a one-off payment over six years?
“Operators have come and gone, do we have a list of operators that were in existence in that six year period? Will every single one of them get a refund even if they have closed now or are no longer licenced by us, we are not going to miss people who have been done out of money?”
Mr Hill replied: “We have subsidised the taxi licensing service overall, so it is not as if we have deliberately set out to do this.
“It was an error, we have admitted it was an error and we are endeavouring to put that right.”
Cllr Martin Smith (Con) added: “This phrase subsidise has been used a couple of times now.
“The council may well have been subsidising, but haven’t the operators been subsidising the service as well by the tune of £150,000?”
Chairwoman Cllr Marje Paling (Lab) responded to say this was correct and added: “That’s why we are putting it right”.
Single and double yellow lines are to be painted along two roads in Gedling to solve the parking issues.
The lines will be introduced on Wood Lane and Yew Tree Lane in response to obstructive parking.
Nottinghamshire County Council will now introduce single yellow lines along Wood Lane and double yellow lines at the Junction of Wood Lane and Yew Tree Lane following consistent complaints from residents about parking restricting visibility and movement in the area.
Parking issues have largely been caused by visitors to Carlton-le-Willows Academy and those visiting Gedling Woods.
PICTURED: The junction of Yew Tree Lane and Wood Lane in GedlingBLAMED: Many of those causing an obstruction in their cars had parked up to visit Gedling Woods, pictured
The single yellow lines will mean that vehicles cannot wait or park on the side of Wood Lane with the path between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday which will increase the safety of pupils walking to the academy.
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We have listened to local residents who have told us that parking is a large issue in their area.
“Wood Lane is a key route to access Carlton-Le-Willows Academy, both for vehicles and pedestrians, and it is important that everyone should be able to get to and from their place of education safely.
PICTURED: Cllr Neil Clarke said local residents had told the council that parking was an issue
“It is great that people want to visit green spaces like Gedling Woods, however doing so should not put other road users at risk and it is our hope that these parking restrictions will improve safety in the area.
“Our public consultation showed that there was good local support for the proposals. The single yellow lines will only be in operation in the daytime from Monday to Friday when the issues are most prevalent.
“This will ensure the restrictions have the greatest impact in improving visibility and assisting young pedestrians without unduly impacting upon residents outside of the busy periods.”
Keepmoat Homes unveiled their plans for the first 506 properties which would be constructed on land off Arnold Lane at Chase Farm.
ARTIST IMPRESSION: Graphics showing how the new homes at the Chase Farm site would look was released
The developer was awaiting the green light from Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee and said the go-ahead could be received as early as February.
The plans revealed the new estate would be a mixture of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses and two-bedroom apartments and would be built in two phases: with phase one being the first 506 dwellings and phase two being the remaining 587 dwellings.
Plans were made public that rare or special flora and fauna from the housing estate site would be moved into Gedling Country Park in order to preserve it before construction could begin.
2017
Police launched an investigation following a terrifying bank robbery on Mapperley Top.
A lone male, thought to be aged 17 to 18, walked into the RBS branch on Woodborough Road and threatened staff.
The suspect took cash before running down an alleyway towards a car park at the back of the premises.
No one was hurt but staff and customers were said to be very shaken by the incident.
2018
People were being invited to share their views on plans for a new medical centre in Netherfield.
The new medical centre would be built on land previously occupied by the Ashwell Street School on Meadow Road. The site has been empty since the former school building was demolished.
EARLY PLANS: An artist’s impression of the new medical centre proposed for Netherfield
The centre would replace the current surgery on Forester Street in the town and help cope with an increase in patients when the housing development on Teal Close is completed.
2019
A survey revealed that more than 90 percent of people in Gedling borough were in favour of keeping their local council, rather than scrapping it and replacing it with a ‘super council’ for all of the county.
Gedling Borough Council sent a survey to every household and business in Gedling to get their views.
Nottinghamshire County Council were proposing to scrap all seven district and borough councils, and the county council, replacing them with one single authority for the whole of Nottinghamshire.
Supporters said it could save £27 million a year, and would help streamline services.
But opponents, including Gedling Borough Council, said it would erode local decision making, and could cost a large amount to set up.
The plan was eventually shelved.
PICTURED: SID the swan at the police station, left, and back on the water (PHOTO: Notts Police)
An injured swan is on the road to recovery after calling on local officers at a police station in Arnold for help.
The swan, which officers have named ‘SID’ made his way to the station in Arnot Hill Park this afternoon as he needed help for a poorly leg.
Sid is also a park resident and can often be spotted on the lake.
Once he had made his way to the station, Sid nestled down in the car park, and patiently awaited assistance from the boys in blue.
2020
Residents in Mapperley are celebrating after the council handed them the keys to Haywood Road Community Centre following a successful battle to save it from closure.
Local residents took over responsibility for managing the centre from Gedling Borough Council after councillors approved the plans.
Cabinet members agreed to transfer the lease of the centre to the Haywood Road Community Association (HRCA) subject to legal approval.
Residents lobbied the council to save the centre from closure back in January 2017, voicing their concerns about a lack of alternative community centres and the desire to retain the neighbouring green space.
Since then, the council has invested £20,000 into improving the centre and, most recently, made a successful joint funding bid with the HRCA from FCC Communities Foundation for a new £140,000 play area that opened in September 2019.
2021
Aerial footage from a drone revealed the extent of flooding caused by the River Trent at Burton Joyce.
This video showed flood waters near the village.
The flooding closed a section of Stoke Lane by Burton Joyce Station, with flood waters cutting off the route to Stoke Bardolph.
Police were warning parents to keep children away from the water’s edge after youngsters were spotted playing by the flooded river at Stoke Bardolph.
Officers issued the warning after spotting two young children very near to the water during patrols yesterday.
River levels had been rising at Stoke Bardolph and Burton Joyce, over recent weeks, with water flooding nearby fields and blocking off roads.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Following a visit to the River Trent located at Stoke Bardolph, our officers observed two young children playing near to the water.
“Fortunately, they returned to their parents nearby.
2022
Sainsbury’s stores across Gedling borough said they would continue to ask staff and customers to wear face masks – despite the mandatory covering rule ending.
The Government said it would no longer legally mandate the wearing of face masks in shops and on public transport from January 27; a proof of vaccination or a recent negative test would also no longer be needed to enter nightclubs and larger venues.
However, Sainsbury’s, which has shops in Arnold, Mapperley and Colwick, revealed it would still be encouraging both shoppers and employees to mask up while in stores.
Morrisons, which has a store in Netherfield, said it would continue to follow the latest guidance by not expecting shoppers to put on a face covering.
Producing upwards of half a million fish each year, Calverton Fish Farm is the Environment Agency’s equivalent of an Amazon warehouse for fish restocking – and is once again preparing for the fast-approaching fish spawning season
First opened in 1940, Calverton has gone on to become one of the largest freshwater fish rearing facilities in England, rearing nine freshwater species to boost fish stocks in rivers and stillwaters up and down the country.
It also aides the recovery of fish populations after pollution events, rears threatened species such as the crucian carp, and supports fisheries research and development.
PICTURED: Environment Agency officers replenish fish stocks at Calverton Fish Farm (PHOTO:EA)
Calverton’s work stocking fisheries across England is one of many projects up and down the country fully funded by fishing licence income. Today (Tuesday 24 January 2022) the Environment Agency’s fisheries’ annual report reveals how nearly £22m in rod licence income – achieved through almost 935,000 fishing licence sales – has been spent during 2021 and 2022 to enhance and protect England’s fisheries.
Over the last year, the EA has worked with over 1000 partners including The Angling Trust, The Wild Trout Trust and the institute of Fisheries Management to improve fish stocks and habitats, provide new facilities for anglers and make fisheries more accessible.
Funded by EA fishing licence income, the Angling Trust launched two new campaigns in 2022, including the ‘Get Fishing for Wellbeing’ and ‘We Fish as one’ projects offering advice to the public on how to start fishing and find mental health support near them; and encouraging people from all backgrounds to take up fishing.
Heidi Stone, Environment Agency Fisheries Manager said: “Our annual report is our summary to you to show where we spent the money we receive.
“From improving fish habitats, to controlling threats from non-native species right through to making fishing more accessible, the EA has carried out some fantastic projects this year that will improve our fisheries and benefit anglers around the country.
“These are key examples of how we inject income from fishing licence fees directly back into fisheries – and I want to thank anglers for continuing to play their part and allowing us to invest in projects to help our environment flourish.”
The EA enforcement teams continue to make sure anglers comply with regulations to protect fish stock. In 2021 to 2022, fisheries enforcement officers checked just over 41,000 fishing licences and successfully prosecuted nearly 730 anglers for fishing without a licence.
You must purchase a fishing licence to fish in England and Wales. Annual licences start from £30 and can be purchased online or by phone, more information can be found here.
Carlton Town have been drawn away against Mansfield Town’s Under-21 side in the semi-final of the Notts FA Senior Cup
The Millers will play Stags under the floodlights at One Call Stadium next week.
The Stags announced that the tie will be played at their home ground next Tuesday (January 31), with kick-off at 7.45pm.
PICTURED: (L to r) Gary Clarke of Carlton Town, Forest Academy Chief Gary Brazil along with Millers’ Chief Mick Garton and Mark Birkett from the Nottinghamshire FA with the Notts FA trophy
Tickets for the match will be on sale in the stadium’s Sandy Pate Bar before kick-off.
The draw was carried out live on Notts TV last week by Nottingham Forest Academy Manager Gary Brazil and Carlton Town’s Gary Clarke.
The Millers played Mansfield Town last year in the cup final, winning 1-0 at Basford United’s ground.
Pundits will certainly be favouriting Stags this time around after they defeated Notts County in the tournament. The Millers are having a difficult season and are currently fighting relegation from the Northern Premier League.
Opposition councillors have called for a strong scrutiny process to be provided over potential plans to sell off at least part of County Hall.
Senior Conservative councillors last week confirmed some of the historic Nottinghamshire County Council headquarters could be vacated in the future.
It comes as part of a wider review of the authority’s office estate, with the West Bridgford building touted for potential luxury flats, bars or restaurants.
A potential move to the new £15.7m Top Wighay Farm building, near Hucknall and Linby, has also been put forward.
This is amid an expected £50m cost over ten years to bring County Hall up to modern standards.
No decision has been made yet but the next steps are expected to become clear in March.
Now councillors have met for the first time since the Tory administration revealed its plans and have asked for assurances the proposals will be properly scrutinised.
A report presented to the council’s overview committee on Tuesday (January 24) outlined the wider review but included no firm proposals for County Hall.
However, Councillor Keith Girling (Con), cabinet member for asset management, last week confirmed his preference is to leave at least part of the building.
He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “We’re looking at all options but County Hall would make for an incredible building and a community area.
“If we’ve got luxury flats above and a good area below, with bars and restaurants looking out on the river, it would really lift this place and regenerate it.”
It led to senior Tories being accused of having “pre-empted” the decision and “undermining” the scrutiny process.
Cllr Kate Foale is the leader of the Labour Group at the county council.
Speaking in the overview committee on Tuesday (January 24), she said: “Can we be absolutely sure that there are no plans firmed up to sell County Hall?
“The difficulty we’ve got is that what is in this report is quite different to what the Conservatives are saying both publicly and privately.
“Can we please have a public assurance that this has not yet been agreed upon and that, when the business case comes, it will be an open and scrutinised decision?”
Cllr Steve Carr (Lib Dem), who represents Bramcote and Beeston North, added: “It really does not help when the leader of the council and the portfolio holder appear in the media virtually announcing the demise of County Hall.
“[They have announced it] being turned into restaurants and luxury flats before this committee has even sat down to discuss the report.
“It’s just not right that this is pre-empted in this way.”
In the meeting, council officers confirmed the proposals are subject to business cases being drawn up for each council building.
This will include plans for the future of County Hall – including how it could be reused in the future – and these business cases will be presented for scrutiny.
Derek Higton, service director for place and communities, said: “There will be further opportunities for members to examine and explore the various business cases. This includes County Hall.”
Cllr Girling added: “I can assure you no decision has been made on the future of this or any building.”
The purpose-built headquarters hosts various council functions, including offices for staff and councillors as well as the debating chamber.
Speaking last week, Cllr Girling confirmed the new Top Wighay building could be constructed to accommodate these facilities.
He added a long-term relocation would put the authority “in the heart of the county” and close to where services are used most.
The proposals are due before the overview committee again on March 23.
