The most recent daily coronavirus cases for Gedling borough as new nationwide restrictions were announced.
In total there have been 84 new cases recorded across Gedling borough over the past 24 hours. This is a drop from the previous day, which saw 107 cases recorded.
The area with the highest number of new infections in the Nottinghamshire with 144 new cases recorded in the 24 hours was Nottingham City.
Mansfield recorded the lowest number of cases over 24 hours.
Here’s how many cases were recorded in each area of Nottinghamhire:
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that the new mask wearing rules for shops and public transport will come into force on Tuesday (November 30).
All travellers returning to the UK will also require PCR testing.
These are temporary and precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant in the UK, the government has confirmed.
Face coverings will be compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers, as well as on public transport unless individuals are exempt from doing so.
All travellers arriving into the country from 4am on Tuesday will be required to take a PCR test on or before day 2 and self isolate until they have received a negative test result. These PCR tests can be purchased from private providers.
Free NHS tests are not valid for this purpose.
This update adds to the measures rapidly implemented earlier this week to prevent the spread of the new variant including travel restrictions and meaning all close contacts of anyone who has tested positive for the Omicron variant are required to isolate for 10 days regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.
Supermarket staff in Carlton are teaming up with a refugee charityto collect Christmas donations for children.
Tesco Superstore is working with the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) to gather gifts for refugee kids.
A donation bucket has been organised with a list of items shoppers can donate to less fortunate kids.
The initiative will run until November 30 at Carlton Tesco in Carlton Hill.
The fundraising was started by local Gedling resident Helen Auld, who started collecting Christmas boxes after coming across a negative Facebook post talking about the local community.
She said: “I do something every Christmas for a different cause but nothing like on the scale of what I am doing this year. It got big very quickly.
“This year I saw a negative post about local schools’ collective feedback for refugee children. And it was quite a negative post.
“And that kind of spurred me to think ‘Well, this year I am going to collect gifts for the children and for the refugee forum.”
The 40-year-old mum also said she was overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community, which inundated her with gift boxes.
PICTURED: Tesco Superstore in Carlton
She said: “It is crazy. I cannot thank the people of Gedling enough.
“I currently have 180 bucks to fill.
“I had to put together a spreadsheet to keep on top.”
“It has been positively overwhelming.”
The huge support by Gedling residents was noted by Debra Davenport-Neathley, Community Champion at Carlton Tesco, who – after seeing Helen’s post – decided to support the good cause in any way she could.
She said: “I have only just recently taken over [as Community Champion]. I have just done a community page for Tesco through the Gedling Community Facebook Page.
“I saw Helen’s posts about the donation and what she is doing.
“People were dropping boxes to her house so I suggested ‘why don’t we have somewhere in Tesco where people can drop off their donations’.”
Debra, like Helen, was impressed by the kindness of the community. She said people stop to ask what the boxes are for, and they arrange for gifts to be donated.
The Tesco Community Champion also said that the donation box will be in Carlton Tesco until November 30, but chances are it will be extended if needed.
She said she hopes to spread the word even further through the dedicated Facebook page where people can see how the local Tesco is helping the community through different initiatives.
She added: “I had an idea to put a sticker on the window about supporting our community that says, ‘Many hearts, one community’ and a tree with all hearts on.
“People notice what we are doing, and they are supporting us.”
Debbie Royle, deputy director at the NNRF said: “We get a lot of groups and organisations that want to fundraise for us.
“We do things like the gift boxes because we work with so many families with young children.
“The gift boxes are just brilliant for them.”
If you want to donate, make sure to visit Tesco Superstore at 2 Carlton Hill this week
Make sure to follow https://www.facebook.com/Supporting-our-community-Tesco-Carlton-105245425315207.
A local councillor has requested a visit from council safety teams so they can assess dangers at two pedestrian crossings in Netherfield town centre.
Councillor Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, made the request after fears were raised by residents and business owners about two pedestrian crossings at the junction of Victoria Road and Meadow Road.
They fear someone will be killed as motorists are unaware of a second crossing as they speed round the corner at the junction after going through the first.
David Murphy, who is landlord at the town’s It’s Inn The Bank pub, witnesses near collisions between cars and pedestrians almost daily.
He said:”If someone stood here at these crossings for over an hour they would see someone nearly being run over.
PICTURED: It’s Inn The Bank landlord David Murphy next to one of the pedestrian crossings on Meadow Road in Netherfield
“The council needs to come and do something because we’ve been talking about it for years and we’re going to end up talking about someone getting seriously injured, or worse – killed.”
Resident Stephen Swinn also voiced concerns.
He said: “I had a near miss while using this crossing when two cars didn’t stop.”
“Sadly I can see a situation where someone is killed by these actions.”
Gedling Eye got in touch with Councillor Adams, who has now taken action.
He has raised concerns with road chiefs at Nottinghamshire County Council, who manager the county’s roads.
He said: “I have today been in contact with our highways department and they take concerns like these seriously.
“I have requested a site visit and review with our road safety team to see what can be done.
“As I am sure you are aware, driver behaviour is something we cannot control but we will look at any additional ways we can help educate drivers further if the issue is not a technical one.”
A borough council by-election will be held on Thursday, January 6 in Carlton following the resignation of a councillor.
Gary Gregory recently resigned as Labour councillor for the Cavendish ward.
The by-election only affects registered electors in the Cavendish Ward; residents living in other areas of Gedling Borough will not be eligible to vote.
Following requests from local electors, a by-election has been called to fill the vacant seat. The candidates for the by-election have yet to be determined and any registered elector of the Gedling Borough area is eligible for nomination.
The deadline for new voter registration applications is Wednesday, December 15, 2021 and the deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5 pm on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Recent home movers should check that they have updated the electoral register and will be eligible to vote.
Additional guidance about being an election candidate and the various election procedures is available online from the Electoral Commission at www.electoralcommission.org.uk .
If residents have any questions regarding registration or the electoral process then they can contact the Gedling Borough Council Electoral Services team on 0115 901 3906 or email elections@gedling.gov.uk
The family of a former Arnold factory worker is making a heartfelt plea to his former work colleagues for information following his death from asbestos-related disease.
Maureen Rogers’ husband, Trevor Rogers, died on February 5, 2020, aged 86.
Following a post-mortem and further inquest by HM Coroner at Lincoln Coroners Court, it was found that the cause of Trevor’s death was mesothelioma, an aggressive and terminal lung cancer caused by asbestos dust and fibres.
Maureen is asking anyone who might have worked with Trevor around Nottingham for any information about working conditions and the presence of asbestos.
Trevor was a heating engineer and worked for several companies around the city of Nottingham from the late 1950s through to the early 1990s.
From 1958 to 1965 Trevor worked for Foster & Pearson Ltd. It is believed that Trevor would have installed heating systems in shops and could have also assisted in the construction of green houses, which in those days used asbestos lagged pipes for heating purposes.
Afterwards, Trevor worked for Allen Solley & Co Ltd, in Arnold, from 1964 to 1975. The firm was a specialist in luxury knitted goods and manufacturer of socks and underwear, which had several stores and a factory in Brookfield Road, Arnold.
Trevor would have worked in the shops and in the factory itself.
When Maureen met Trevor in 1980, he was working in the same Arnold factory, but it was no longer owned by Allen Solley & Co Ltd and was individual units, split for different businesses.
Trevor also worked for Jessop & Son (known as Jessops) in Nottingham from 1974 to 1993. Trevor was employed by Jessops to maintain the boilers and heating systems. Though Jessops was known for its department store, the firm also owned a factory complex, where Trevor worked until 1993.
PICTURED: The late Trevor Rodgers
With the help of Birchall Blackburn Law and the National Asbestos Helpline, Maureen is making an industrial disease compensation claim for Trevor’s pain, suffering and death from mesothelioma.
Maureen says: “Trevor had been in and out of hospital for various conditions over the last few years.
“Before he became unwell, Trevor was very active – he would cut the lawn and take the dogs out for walks.
“In 2019, Trevor’s health began to deteriorate further. It got to the point that he was struggling to move around the house. I had to move his bed downstairs.
“I had to take Trevor to the toilet as he couldn’t stand on his own and I would have to be there to support him. I would also help wash and dress him. I would often take him out for a drive to try and lift his spirits. I miss him terribly.”
If you or someone you know worked with Trevor Rogers, or at any of his places of work during a similar time, please get in touch.
Joanne Keen, Associate Solicitor at Birchall Blackburn Law, is assisting Maureen with her claim and knows just how important it is for someone to get the help they need following the death of a loved one from an asbestos disease.
Joanne says: “Asbestos diseases, such as the terminal cancer mesothelioma, take decades to develop. After such a long time, it can be difficult to confirm where, when and how exposure to asbestos dust and fibres took place. This is why we need the help of people who worked at Foster & Pearson Ltd, Allen Solley & Co Ltd, or Jessop & Son in Nottingham.
“Did you work with Trevor? Were you at any of these companies at a similar time? What were your working conditions like and were you aware of any asbestos that was disturbed and airborne at the worksites?
“If you have any memories that could help us help Maureen, please get in touch.”
Mesothelioma is caused by breathing in asbestos dust fibres. The fibres can get permanently lodged in the lining of the lungs and over time damage the cells enough to develop mesothelioma. It Is widely acknowledged that potentially a single asbestos fibre can cause the terminal cancer.
Jan Garvey, from the National Asbestos Helpline, says: “Mesothelioma is a cruel and aggressive lung cancer. To watch someone you love deteriorate so quickly must be heart-breaking. The cancer is devastating a generation of working people who go on to face this terrible illness. More needs to be done to help people and their families impacted by mesothelioma.”
Anyone who has information about asbestos at Foster & Pearson Ltd, Allen Solley & Co Ltd or Jessop & Son in Nottingham please get in touch with Joanne Keen from Birchall Blackburn Law on 01244 688 762.
Gedling Access Road could be known as ‘Colliery Way’ when it finally opens up to motorists next year.
Documents published on Gedling Borough Council’s website reveal the new name has been proposed following council discussions with Ward and Parish councillors.
The document states that Colliery Way was favoured over 20 other suggestions because “the name suggested is relevant to the local area as the road is adjacent to the former Gedling Colliery site”.
The following names were also suggested for the new access road, which opens in Spring 2022:
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Chairman of the Transport and Environment Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council, said:”Gedling Borough Council’s proposed name is a fitting tribute to the important mining history of the area.
“Colliery Way will not just connect people to the history and heritage of the area but will also connect residents and communities to new future opportunities, employment and housing in the city and county.
“Once completed, the new road will become the A6211 Colliery Way.”
A Carlton hypnotherapist wants to help a nurse or other frontline NHS worker keep their jobs by helping them overcome their fear of inoculations.
Sam Culshaw-Robinson, who runs the Live Well practice, has helped scores of people get over their worries using tried and tested hypnotherapy techniques.
Recent government rules confirmed frontline NHS workers must get their Covid vaccines by April 1 next year or risk being sacked.
In England there are currently 103,000 unvaccinated NHS workers who work directly with patients.
Sam, who offers face to face or online sessions, said she wanted to help using her hypnotherapy skills.
She said: “Some NHS workers will have a fear of needles and injections involving their own skin. It is surprisingly common. I can offer support and would like to give an NHS frontline worker the chance to experience hypnotherapy for free.
“I would love to help someone from my local area in Carlton or Gedling.”
PICTURED: Sam Culshaw-Robinsonwants to help a nurse or other frontline NHS worker keep their job
“They could be doctors, dentists, midwives, nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers, physiotherapists or radiographers. Anyone who comes into direct contact with patients.
“A lot of people’s experiences of hypnosis is of theatre shows where people are encouraged on to the stage to do something outrageous such as bark like dogs.
“This is very different. Hypnosis during hypnotherapy is gentle and alters the frequency of a person’s brainwaves. It can help re-frame any situation which causes the fear in the first place. We work out the right tools for the client to use themselves before and during a medical appointment.”
“The unconscious mind is amazing and guides us more than we realise. I help and support my clients by teaching them to listen to their unconscious mind.”
Sam is offering two free sessions and proof of work in a frontline role NHS is required. She particularly welcomes people who would be willing to speak about their experience afterwards.
She said: “There must be people out there living with this fear and are now worried about losing their jobs. I can help.”
Sam runs her practice in Carlton and helps people lose weight, stop smoking and deal successfully with chronic pain and phobias.
Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley is urging families to remember loved ones who have died with its Light Up a Life appeal this Christmas.
The initiative encourages people to dedicate a light on the hospice tree in memory of a loved one in return for a small donation.
The money raised will go towards helping terminally-ill patients at the hospice to be cared for in their own homes as they near the end of their lives.
Alternatively for £350 – the cost of a night of care – supporters can light up the hospice tower for a night in a colour of their choice, to celebrate someone special.
Gemma Taylor-Mahon, Fundraising and Marketing Manager at Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “Sponsoring a light on our tree or lighting up our tower is a special way of remembering a loved one.
“Your donations will not only shine a light on the memory of those special people but will also light up the lives of those the hospice will be caring for this winter and beyond.
“We associate the festive season with joyful family times but for those we care for and their families it can be an especially difficult period as our patients are coming to the end of their lives. By making a small donation you will help us make a difference to patients, providing care so they can be at home for their last Christmas.”
One family all too aware of the importance of the care for loved ones are the family of Mick Murphy from Carlton, who celebrated Christmas early this year because they knew Mick’s wife Carole was nearing the end of her life.
You can remember a loved one by making a donation to light up the tower on Nottinghamshire Hospice this Christmas
Mick praised the Hospice in helping and supporting him and his family during this difficult time.
He said: “Your care was very inclusive of the whole family. It supported us all and having you guys there freed me up to do the emotional bit – holding hands, playing games, and reading books.
“The hospice staff were caring, compassionate, consummately professional, and above all, human. They took great care to find out about Carole’s background, likes and dislikes, and did everything possible to ensure her comfort as her needs increased.
“Your motto – adding life to days – is absolutely right. If I had to write a textbook on how to support someone at the end of life this would be it. The hospice staff played a huge part in ensuring that the final part of Carole’s life journey was a positive one. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Throughout the festive season, nursing teams from Nottinghamshire Hospice will be out day and night across the city and county, caring for people in their last days and hours of life.
Healthcare Assistant Leanne, who worked the last two Christmases and is working this year too, said: “It’s really tough for families when someone is dying, especially at Christmas. It’s so important that we are there for patients, families, and carers.
Donations to the appeal will go towards the cost of end-of-life care, pain-reducing therapies and bereavement support for families and carers.
£10 lights up the last moments of life
£30 lights up two bereaved people’s days with support
£50 lights the way for a nurse or healthcare assistant to reach a family
Gedling Borough Council has launched a campaign to encourage residents to support their high streets this Christmas.
Their #Rediscover campaign will be running throughout the festive season to support and promote local businesses and also to encourage residents to shop locally.
The campaign is aimed at getting residents to rediscover old and new local businesses, including all high streets within Gedling Borough following the lifting of lockdown measures.
As part of the #Rediscover campaign, Gedling Borough Council is launching a new web page for local businesses to promote themselves for free, providing residents with shop overviews, contact details, locations and information about the businesses.
This campaign has been funded through the recently announced European Regional Development Fund ‘Welcome Back Fund’, whose aim is to promote coronavirus safety messages while getting more people to shop locally.
As well as a web page, the funding will be used to improve the look of the town centres visual appearance with plans for temporary signage and decorations to be installed promoting the campaign.
An online advent calendar will be launched on December 1 promoting local businesses in the borough. Every day in December, as we countdown to Christmas, a local business will be highlighted on the council’s social media platforms. Businesses and residents will be able to take part in the #Rediscover campaign by taking photos with selfie cards made up for each town centre and posting them on social media. So far, over 40 businesses have signed up to the scheme and Gedling Borough Council is encouraging as many small and independent businesses as possible to sign up too.
(PHOTO: Neil Slack Photography)
The campaign will also promote upcoming free events and activities including Christmas Craft Markets, Christmas light switch ons and Santa’s Grotto.
Shops in Arnold Town Centre are also being invited to take part in a Christmas window competition which will be judged by the Mayor, Leader and Deputy Leader in December. The campaign is also supporting the national Small Business Saturday event, which takes place on Saturday, December 4 across the country.
The project is receiving over £100,000 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations.
Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke said:“We’re very pleased to be launching the #Rediscover campaign over the Christmas period to help our local businesses and encourage residents to shop locally within Gedling Borough. It’s a great way for everyone to reunite and essentially rediscover their high-streets, by experiencing some normality after the unfortunate events over the last couple of years. This would not be possible without the funding from the European Regional Development Fund, we greatly appreciate your support.
“We have some exciting activities coming up on the lead up to Christmas and the campaign is part of the council’s priorities to revitalise our town centres and help create a more vibrant economy.”
Any businesses that want to add their details to the #Rediscover database and be part of the campaign can visit www.gedling.gov.uk/rediscover and fill out a short form.
