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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1-2 Leek Town

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1-2 Leek Town

Carlton Town surrendered a half time lead to go down 2-1 to title chasing Leek Town at Stoke Lane.

Aaron Opoku had given the Millers an early lead but in monsoon-like conditions goals from Daniel Trickett-Smith and Leon Ashman gave the Blues a victory their second-half performance merited.  But for some fine goalkeeping by Jack Steggles the eventual margin of victory might have been greater.

Carlton will be somewhat frustrated having created some good opportunities in the first half and gifted the equalising goal to Leek with some sloppy play.  Nevertheless, given the extent of the injury list at Stoke Lane, anything out of this game would have been a bonus and the Millers have to regroup and look to pick up points over the next few games.

Captain Tom Maddison, Daniel Fletcher and Tyler Johal returned from injury as part of five changes to the side which lost at Evesham last time out.  Also into the side came Jack Gibson and there was a second Carlton debut for Josh Rae who returned to the club after three years away in midweek.

The Millers got off to the perfect start on jus eight minutes when Opoku ran onto a clever flick from Gibson, outpaced Leek captain Darren Chadwick and fired low past Daniel Roberts from the edge of the box.  Roberts seemed to be caught unawares and Chadwick was immediately replaced due to injury.

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Even at this early stage it was raining heavily and the grass was long due to the recent weather meaning it couldn’t be cut.  As a result it was difficult for both sides to move the ball quickly.

Leek’s first real chance came on 15 minutes when Tim Grice headed straight at Steggles but although the visitors enjoyed plenty of possession, the Carlton defence kept them at bay reasonably comfortably.

Maddison and Rae were looking composed in midfield with Toby Moore and Lawrence Gorman dealing with the attacks down the middle.

Steggles did well to hold a cross on 40 minutes which followed a scramble in the Carlton penalty area but it was the Millers who had chances to extend their lead just before half time.  Fisr Niall Davie hit a fierce shot which was well held by Roberts before Rae played a lovely ball into Opoku in the area.  He fired low to the near post, Roberts parried but there was no-one anticipating the loose ball and the chance went.

The second half began in the same relentless rain but Leek had clearly been given some half time words as they attacked from the start.  Dan Brown, impressive throughout, made a superb clearance from a dangerous cross but the visitors didn’t have to wait long for an equaliser.  Carlton had a throw-in at left midfield but threw the ball straight to a Leek player.  A quick pass saw William Reeves advance unchallenged.  He had chances to shoot but instead slipped the ball to Trickett-Smith who fired low into the corner past Steggles.

Forward came Leek and Steggles made a superb save to deny Grice before Carlton survived a series of corners.

It was from a corner on 69 minutes that Leek scored what turned out to be the winner, which Leon Ashman heading home at the far post with the only challenge coming from his own player.  A clash of heads with Oliver Harrison saw a lengthy delay before the re-start.

The incessant rain saw a large puddle develop in Steggles goalmouth and several areas of standing water on the clubhouse side of the ground nearest to the stand.  Had the pitch been in that condition at the start it is likely the game would not have started but as it was both sides were determined to finish.

Leek continued to move the ball well despite the conditions and create openings and they dominated the midfield to the extent that Carlton struggled to get into the Leek half.  The Millers didn’t seriously threaten the Leek goal in the remaining 20 minutes or so of the game before the referee drew proceedings to a close.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Brown, Fletcher (Daft 73), Gorman, Moore, Maddison, Rae, Davie, Opoku, Johal (Whitton 58), Gibson (Thomas 73).  Unused substitutes: Sturgess, Randall

Goals: Opoku 8; Daniel Trickett-Smith 54, Leon Ashman 69

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM – Josh Rae

Attendance: 163

Places available at Covid-secure Remembrance services being planned at All Hallows Church in Gedling

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Places available at Covid-secure Remembrance services being planned at All Hallows Church in Gedling

A church in Gedling has revealed plans to hold two services of Remembrance in November.

All Hallows Church will hold the services on Sunday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 11, with both being held at 10.30am.

Organisers have said that numbers are limited for both services and booking is essential.

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You can book a place for either service by emailing the church on Wednesday, November 4 at  allhallows.gedling@btconnect.com

You can also book a place over the phone by calling 0115 9524020 on Thursday, November 5 between 10am and 12 noon.

A church spokesman said: ” At the moment churches are allowed to continue with services even when in Tier 3. This is obviously providing that we follow the rules of wearing a mask, social distancing and not mixing.

“We have arranged our chairs so that when seated, people are socially distanced, which is why we limit attendance numbers for each service and why booking a place is essential.”

The church also announced that due to the Covid 19 emergency, it will not be leading an Act of Remembrance at the Gedling War Memorial on November 8, 2020.

Tier 3 rules explained – here’s everything you need to know ahead of Thursday’s lockdown in Gedling borough

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Tier 3 rules explained – here’s everything you need to know ahead of Thursday’s lockdown in Gedling borough

Today it was announced that Gedling borough will go into a Tier 3 lockdown from 0.01am on Thursday along with Nottingham, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe.

The borough has been in Tier 2 for the past few weeks and a number of new rules will be put in place when it enters into Tier 3 lockdown on Thursday.

Here we explain what you can and can’t do when the new alert level is put in place…

Visiting pubs and restaurants

From Thursday, you won’t be able to meet with people outside of your household either indoors or outdoors – this includes private gardens, beer gardens, unless you’re in a support bubble.

You can continue to visit restaurants and pubs that can remain open if they serve substantial meals, with your household/support bubble only.

Alcohol may only be served at these pubs alongside the ‘substantial meal’, which is defined as ‘like a main lunchtime or evening meal’ or a main course in the new guidance.

All members of the group must eat a substantial meal to get served alcohol.

You can still drink whilst eating a ‘substantial meal’ in a pub

Meeting family and friends

You won’t be able to meet with anyone outside of your household or support bubble in any indoor setting, including homes, restaurants, pubs and bars.

Support bubble guidance will remain the same which means a household with only one adult can join up with another household, allowing them visit each other, stay overnight, and visit places together.

Unlike in Tier 2 areas, you must also not meet with people outside of your household/support bubble in a private garden ‘or in most outdoor public venues’.

This suggests you shouldn’t meet those not in your household at an outdoor seating area at a restaurant or pub beer garden.

Schools and universities

It has been confirmed that educational settings will remain open during the lockdown.

However, there are stricter rules in place for those travelling to university in high alert areas.

You must not move back and forth between your home and student accommodation during term time.

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Schools will not be closed during the lockdown

I am classed as a vulnerable person, do I need to shield again?

The government hasn’t advised vulnerable people to do so.

The guidance says that if you are clinically vulnerable you, you can go outside as much as you like but you should still try to keep your overall social interactions low.

You can visit businesses, such as supermarkets, pubs and shops, whilst keeping two metres away from others wherever possible or one metre plus other precautions.

Weddings, civil partnerships, religious services and funerals

You can still attend places of worship for a service during lockdown, but mustn’t mingle with other households whilst there.

Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies can take place with up to 15 people. But only at ‘Covid secure’ venues or in public outdoor spaces, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Wedding receptions are banned.

Thirty people are allowed at funerals, while wakes are limited to 15. Where food or drink is consumed, this should be in the form of a sit-down meal to ensure people can keep their distance from each other.

Can you travel outside Nottingham during Tier 3 lockdown?

You may continue to travel to venues or amenities which are open, for work, or to access education, within a very high alert level area, but you should aim to reduce the number of journeys you make.

They are also advising people not to travel into or out of an area if it has been categorised as a very high alert level area (Tier 3).

You can continue to travel into or out of very high alert level areas if you need to for work, education, to access youth services or because of caring responsibilities.

You may also do so where necessary as part of a longer journey – such as when a journey between lower risk areas passes through a very high alert level area.

Gedling borough to move into tier 3 from Thursday

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Gedling borough to move into tier 3 from Thursday

Gedling borough will move into tier three from 00.01 on Thursday meaning we will be living under the toughest Covid rules.

The rules will also apply to Nottingham City, Rushcliffe and Broxtowe boroughs.

The measures will come into force at one minute past midnight on Thursday and will expire after 28 days.

Under tier three – England’s “very high” level of alert – pubs and bars that do not serve substantial meals have to close, and there are further restrictions on households mixing.

Additional rules in Gedling borough include the closure of betting shops, adult gaming centres, soft play centres and gym classes – though it’s believed gyms will remain open.

The single package of measures across these specific areas will be formally announced tomorrow (October 27) and have been agreed to achieve a sustained reduction in infection rates, especially to help protect the borough’s vulnerable residents, the NHS and social care services. 

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PICTURED: Some shops will have to close under new rules (PHOTO: Neil Slack)

A package of support similar to those secured in other parts of the country has been agreed to help residents and businesses who will be impacted by the new restrictions. 

Further measures specific to these areas of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will be announced tomorrow.

Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome, who represents people in Mapperley, said she will be continuing to fight for a fair deal for Nottingham.

She said: “It is regrettable that Nottingham will be entering Tier 3 restrictions later this week.

“The situation was totally avoidable had we had a proper track and trace system in place, and had the government given people the financial support to stay at home, instead of encouraging the reopening of workplaces and social spaces before this system was fully functional.

“While we await further detail and clarity on the proposals the government must urgently change its attitude towards Nottingham MPs and get round the table with us.

“I will continue to fight to secure a financial settlement that properly reflects the needs of our city and my constituents.”

Terms of Tier 3 ‘not a done deal’ ahead of meeting this afternoon

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Terms of Tier 3 ‘not a done deal’ ahead of meeting this afternoon

The terms of a deal to move Gedling borough, as well as other areas of Nottingham into Tier 3 local lockdown restrictions are still ‘not a done deal’, sources close to the talks have said.

The financial support councils receive, as well as which venues will be told to close are two of the sticking points. 

It is understood talks will resume at 3pm today, between the Government and the leaders of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Gedling, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe. 

It is also understood there remains considerable opposition from some parties to the terms being offered by the Government.

Sources familiar with the talks have said due to the ongoing differences of opinion, the terms of the restrictions were ‘definitely not a done deal’

It will be the third round of meetings since talks officially started on Thursday, October 22. 

After the meeting on Thursday, people familiar with the negotiations said it was possible it could be formally announced in Parliament today, before coming into effect on Wednesday, October 28.

Although this time frame technically remains possible, it would require agreement from the leaders at the meeting today (Monday, October 26), and for the rules to be laid out in Parliament this evening.

It is understood the geography of the new restrictions is not one of the issues which the leaders are still discussing, suggesting Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield and Newark and Sherwood will all remain in Tier 2.

‘Stinking’ mound of rubbish dumped next to road near Calverton

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‘Stinking’ mound of rubbish dumped next to road near Calverton

A ‘stinking’ mound of rubbish has been discovered by the side of a road near Calverton.

The dumped rubbish was discovered in a car park on the Oxton Bypass.

A picture of the flytipping was taken by Paul Storey, who spotted the mound whilst walking his dogs. He has reported the incident to local Gedling Borough councillor Boyd Elliott.

It is now being established which council would be responsible for the clearing, with some of the area being covered by Gedling Borough Council and other parts falling under Newark & Sherwood.

PHOTO: Paul Store

Mr Elliott said: “Flytipping is removed at a considerable cost to local councils and can be reported directly.

“Gedling and Newark & Sherwood both have dedicated teams which is a sad sign of the times.

“Licensed waste removal companies will accept BACS payments.”

“I would advise anyone that is approached by waste removal operatives to request to have sight of their license.”

£166,986 extra funding for Gedling Borough Council ‘hugely welcome’ says MP

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£166,986 extra funding for Gedling Borough Council ‘hugely welcome’ says MP

Gedling MP Tom Randall has welcomed news that Gedling borough will benefit from a share of £900 million in additional funding for local councils.

Mr Randall confirmed Gedling Borough Council is to receive an extra £166,986 from the Government to continue providing vital services during the Covid-19 outbreak.

He said this means Gedling Borough Council has now received £2,120,000 in direct extra support from the Government since the start of the pandemic.

“The extra £166,986 for Gedling announced yesterday is hugely welcome and will ease financial pressures on Gedling Borough Council,” said Mr Randall.

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Gedling Borough Council will get extra funding

“These funds will help to support our communities, protect vital services and recover lost income, whilst ensuring Gedling Borough Council has the resources it needs to continue to play an essential role on the front line of our response to the virus.”

Mr Randall said Gedling borough will also benefit from a share of a further £100m established to support council-run leisure centres across the country, which are proving key to helping the health and well-being of people in the area.

He said: “The Government support is proving crucial to people living across Gedling as it means Gedling Borough Council can continue to provide the essential services needed.”

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “Since the start of the pandemic, we have backed local councils with the funding they need to support their communities, protect vital services and recover lost income. 

“This extra £1 billion funding will ensure that councils have the resources that they need over the winter and continue to play an essential role on the front line of our response to the virus while protecting the most vulnerable and supporting local businesses.”

School admission plea to Gedling borough parents as deadline looms

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School admission plea to Gedling borough parents as deadline looms

Gedling borough parents are being urged to send off their school admissions application before the deadline next week.

The deadline for applications is next Saturday (October 31).

If your child has just started in year 6 and is due to start secondary school in Nottinghamshire in September 2021, you must submit your application by the deadline and list four school preferences for the best chance of getting your child into one of your preferred schools.

Across Nottinghamshire over 1800 families have still not applied for a school place. 

Nottinghamshire County Council’s service director for education, learning and skills, Marion Clay, said: “Applying within the deadline and using all four of your school preferences is key. Listing only one school does not increase the chances of being offered a place at that school, so it really is important to list four schools.

Remember: it’s not too late – parents can make changes to their online application up until the deadline, you just need to remember to resubmit.”

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“The good news is that last year, almost 97% of families who applied on time for a secondary school place were offered one of their preferred schools.”

Applying after the October 31 deadline significantly reduces the chances of being offered a preferred school as places will have been allocated on national offer day to people who applied on time.  

The easiest way to apply for a place is online at:
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions

The Council’s committee chairman for children and young people’s services, Councillor Philip Owen, stressed : “It is crucial that parents give themselves the best possible chance to get their child into their preferred school – if the application is late or only one school is listed, this could substantially reduce their chances of getting their child into one of their preferred schools. Using all four school preferences is very important – last year of those families that were not successful for any of their preferences, 55.6% had listed only one preference.

“The council processes all of the applications received by this date at the same time using schools’ oversubscription criteria to prioritise applications when necessary.”

Nottinghamshire residents still need to apply through Nottinghamshire County Council, even if they wish to apply for schools in other areas such as Nottingham City or Derbyshire.

For more information about the application process, schools, the number of places available or how places are allocated, please visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions or call 0300 500 80 80. 

Designs for new ‘fish pass’ on River Trent near Colwick unveiled

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Designs for new ‘fish pass’ on River Trent near Colwick unveiled

Designs for a new fish pass on the River Trent near Colwick have been unveiled.

The Environment Agency plans to develop the pass at Holme Sluices so fish can easily travel through the barrier and breed freely.

Holme Sluices is currently the largest barrier to fish migration on the Trent and the pass will open up 60km of river

PICTURED: Designs for the new fish pass at Holme Sluices
PICTURED: Holme Sluice gates near Colwick

The fish pass structures act like a ladder, allowing fish to swim up and downstream and bypass the barrier.

The new pass is part of a project called Trent Gateway which aims to open locks and weirs up and down the river to improve fish migration.

It is hoped that the fish passes will benefit species in decline such as salmon, lamprey and eels.

The Environment Agency hope the new fish pass will be built and completed in 2021.

Gedling joins growing list of councils backing Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign

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Gedling joins growing list of councils backing Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign

Gedling Borough Council has announced it’s throwing its support behind Marcus Rashford’s free school meals campaign after MPs rejected the measure in Parliament last week.

Gedling has joined town halls up and down the country now pledging to fund meals for eligible pupils over the October half term.

Gedling council leaders Councillor John Clarke and Councillor Michael Payne last night vowed not to let any child in the borough will go hungry over half term.

In a joint statement issued last night (October 23) they said: “We understand just how difficult the past few months has been for local families.

“Following the government’s decision not to extend the free school meal scheme for the coming school holidays, we are pulling out all the stops to ensure children in Gedling Borough don’t go hungry over next week’s half term.

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Gedling leader John Clarke, left and deputy leader Michael Payne, right. (Credit: Joseph Raynor)

“Next week we will be distributing food packages to families in our borough who need our help.

“We also extend our thanks to local businesses and community groups who are stepping up and showing the very best of our community spirit to ensure no child goes hungry in the school holidays.

The added: “We are also calling on Nottinghamshire County Council to act urgently to play its part in providing free school meals over half term and during the Christmas break.”

There was outrage on Wednesday night after 322 members of parliament voted against the proposals, which suggested that the most disadvantaged children should receive food vouchers worth £15-a-week during the school holidays between now and Easter.

Only local MP Nadia Whittome voted in favour of the campaign, which was supported by Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford.

A petition set up by the footballer calling for a national food strategy had more than 600,000 signatures on Friday night.

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