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These are the pubs which are staying open during Tier 3 in Gedling borough

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These are the pubs which are staying open during Tier 3 in Gedling borough

Under the Tier 3 guidelines, customers can only visit a pub with members of their own household, and must order a substantial meal if they want alcoholic drinks.

Because of the new regulations, a number of the borough’s boozers have decided to temporarily close their doors.

But other pub owners have decided to embrace the new regulations and keep their doors open during the new lockdown.

Here’s a list of the pubs we know are staying open during Tier 3…

Gedling Inn, Gedling Village

The Gedling Inn will be remaining open as it serves substantial meals.

A 2-for-1 offer on all main meals. The pub is also running its own version of the eat out to help out scheme, with 25% off on top of the 2-1 deal on Monday to Saturdays.

You can book a table now via the website: https://gedlinginn.co.uk/

The Eagle’s Corner, Arnold

The Eagle’s Corner will be serving substantial food with regulations in place.

Alcohol will only be served once food is ordered and it must be a main meal – starters, sides and desserts don’t count as a meal.

Each person at the table must have a meal in order for them to be served alcohol.

The pub is offering two-hour time slots to order, drink and eat.

Once you have finished eating your meal, alcohol will no longer be served.

Lord Nelson, Burton Joyce

The Lord Nelson will be remaining open to serve substantial meals and will continue to operate in a Covid safe manner.

No household mixing indoors or outdoors and group sizes remain limited to six people.

A pub spokesman said: “It’s a hugely challenging time for the hospitality industry as well as many other small businesses and we feel extremely lucky that we have a wonderful community who have been supporting us during these challenging times.”

Plainsman, Mapperley

If you fancy an alcoholic beverage at The Plainsman, then you must order a substantial meal with your first drink.

There’s also no mixing of households inside or outside of the pub.

A maximum of six people are permitted per table from the same household or support bubble.

There is also a time limit to your table.

The ‘pub safe host’ will explain everything upon arrival.

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PICTURED: The Gedling Inn is one of the pubs remaining open during Tier 3

Willowbrook, Gedling village

The pub is staying open and offering 50% off all food between Wednesday to Sunday.

If you want to order an alcoholic drink you must purchase a substantial meal (this cannot be just a side).

Once you have finished your meal you can not order any more alcoholic drinks.

No mixed households inside or outside the pub.

Masks must be worn when entering and walking about (not at the table)

The pub will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Last orders for food is 8.30pm Wednesday =- Saturday and 6pm on Sundays.

Walk-ins welcome or to book please call 0115 9878596 or message the pub on Facebook

Punchbowl, Mapperley

The pub is offering substantial meals. Feel free to book a table online or give them a call
https://www.emberinns.co.uk/nationalsearch/eastandwestmidlands/the-punch-bowl-nottingham

The Ram inn, Arnold

The Ram Inn will remain open for substantial meals between 12pm – 9pm.

A main meal purchase is compulsory – with a fantastic menu in place.

A two-hour time allocation/table restrictions is in place .

One household per table.

Book your table by calling 01159267461 or online.

Bread and Bitter, Mapperley

If you want to order an alcoholic drink then you have to buy a “substantial meal.”

Their new opening times are Monday to Wednesday, 12pm-3pm (last orders 2.45pm) Thursday to Sunday, midday until 7pm (last orders 6.30pm).

The Ferry Boat, Stoke Bardolph

The new rules means staff can only welcome you into the pub if you are dining with us and alcohol can only be served if you are ordering a main course.

Existing guidelines, the 10pm curfew closing time and local restrictions will apply.

Arrow Pub, Arnold

As a pub that can serve substantial meals, The Arrow is staying open, but with the following changes.

A two-hour maximum time limit will be in place which give you enough time to order, eat & drink.

Please only come to the pub with members of your own household or within your support bubble.

Please use our Greene King app to book a table,

Treetops, Mapperley

Treetops will remain openbut for dining only!

The new rules means they can welcome you into the pub if you are dining and alcohol can only be served if you are ordering a main course. Existing guidelines, the 10pm curfew closing time and local restrictions will apply.

Gleaners Inn, Calverton

The Gleaners Inn will remain open for food, with bookings only.

Saturday 10am start with all day breakfasts, mains begin at 12pm along with breakfasts, Saturday evening – three-course steak menu with limited spaces available and pre-orders required.

Sunday lunch 12 till-5pm

Monday to Friday 12pm -3pm and 5pm-8pm, lots of homemade specials starting at £5

Phone 07705260584 for more details.

Wetherspoons pubs in Gedling borough

All remain open, operating within the latest government guidelines, opening from 8am daily for breakfast, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

From 11.30am, when the full food menu is available, they can serve beers, wines, spirits and other alcoholic drinks, but only to accompany meals.

They ask that customers help to keep themselves, others and our team safe by following these COVID-19 rules.

Your pub not on the list? Make sure its added by contacting news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Gedling borough to get over £300,000 to fund homes to help rough sleepers off the streets

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Gedling borough to get over £300,000 to fund homes to help rough sleepers off the streets

Gedling is set to get £311,436 to go towards funding homes that will help the borough’s rough sleepers off the streets it has been announced.

Gedling Borough Council will receive the money to give to local schemes that provide secure ‘move on’ style accommodation for people at risk of sleeping on the streets, alongside investment in new homes for social rent.

The cash for Gedling is being taken from a £150 million fund which aims to help UK projects provide long term accommodation to vulnerable people to keep them safe from coronavirus and rebuild their lives.

This builds on the ‘Everyone In’ campaign launched at the start of the pandemic which has helped support over 29,000 vulnerable people – enabling councils to keep rough sleepers safe this winter.

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PICTURED: Gedling MP Tom Randall

Gedling MP Tom Randall MP has welcomed the news of the fresh funding.

He said: “This Government, working closely with local authorities, has shown throughout the pandemic that it is willing to take the swift, decisive action necessary to keep some of the most vulnerable people in our community safe.

“On behalf of everyone I’d like to thank all those involved for everything they’ve done to get people off Gedling’s streets and into secure, safe accommodation.”

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “Our Everyone In plan is widely considered the most effective action taken by any country in the world to protect those sleeping rough from the pandemic. And that work hasn’t stopped – 29,000 rough sleepers and other vulnerable people have been supported into safe accommodation since the start of COVID-19.

“The next step in our mission is to ensure they have a more settled home. Which is why we are providing over £150 million, as part of the biggest ever investment in homes for the homeless, to deliver over 3,000 new long-term homes across England, giving them the stability and security they need to start to rebuild their lives.”

48-hour dispersal order introduced after reports of youths ‘throwing fireworks’ in Arnold town centre

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48-hour dispersal order introduced after reports of youths ‘throwing fireworks’ in Arnold town centre

A 48-hour dispersal order has been put in place after reports of youths throwing fireworks in Arnold town centre.

The dispersal order comes into force from from 5pm today (October 29).

Police officers and neighbourhood wardens from Gedling Borough Council will be on patrol in the area to enforce the order and there will be an increased CCTV operator coverage during the 48-hour period.

It means police officers and community support officers can direct people they suspect are causing or likely to cause crime, nuisance or anti-social behaviour to members of the public to leave a designated area for up to 48 hours. 

Furthermore, if they return to the specified area after being moved on they can be arrested.

Areas covered by the order include: High Street, Front Street, Croft Road, Hallam’s Lane and Arnot Hill Road.

The order follows seven reports of incidents of fireworks being thrown in Arnold town centre last night. It was reported that fireworks were let off around vehicles including buses and around pedestrians. Thankfully no reports were received of any injuries.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We are investigating all of these reports which we are taking very seriously and I can assure people that we will be taking robust action against those who were involved.

“Anti-social behaviour such as this is totally unacceptable and won’t be tolerated. Fireworks can cause serious, lasting damage to people and property. Throwing fireworks is extremely dangerous and could easily lead to serious injury or worse if someone gets hit by one.

“Our extensive enquiries are ongoing, including officers trawling through CCTV footage and speaking to local businesses. We will also be investigating where these fireworks were sourced from.

“Nottinghamshire Police and Gedling Borough Council are committed to reducing anti-social behaviour in our local communities and taking action against anyone engaging in criminal behaviour.

“As well as increasing our patrols, we have now taken extra steps to reduce the likelihood of further crime or disorder happening in the town centre area.

“The dispersal order means that police officers and wardens will be able to move on anyone in the area who is causing problems or who they feel is likely to cause crime or disorder. Any non-compliance could lead to arrest.

“I would also like to remind people that fines can also be issued for those flouting Coronavirus legislation, as groups of more than six should not gather.

“I’d urge parents to be vigilant and to check on where their children as well as educating them of the dangers of fireworks and also the importance of conducting themselves in the correct manner regarding the current government legislation around the Covid-19 pandemic.”

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke, said: “We fully support this intervention from our colleagues at Nottinghamshire Police and we will be with them over the next few days to ensure that this anti-social behaviour is dealt with.

“The actions by these individuals could have seriously injured somebody or worse and we will not tolerate it on our streets. Our Neighbourhood Wardens will be side by side with the police on their patrols and our CCTV operators will be manning the station and supporting officers on the ground. We want to reassure residents that we will make no hesitation in prosecuting anyone who is causing trouble on our streets.”

* Yesterday police swiftly arrested a boy who allegedly took items from the Asda store in Front Street and punched a security guard in the face who confronted him as he tried to flee the scene.

Police quickly attended at around 5pm and arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery and possession of drugs after what are thought to be Class A drugs were recovered from the scene.

The security guard suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

This boy is believed to have been associating with the group of youths involve in last night’s anti-social behaviour in the town centre. He remains in custody.

If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 484 of 28 October 2020.

Tier 3 restrictions in Gedling borough and Notts are harshest in the country

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Tier 3 restrictions in Gedling borough and Notts are harshest in the country

When Tier 3 restrictions come into effect in Gedling borough at one minute past midnight tomorrow, they will be the most severe in England.

As well as the standard closure of hospitality venues which don’t serve a substantial meal – which is the case in all Tier 3 areas – there will also be closures of businesses which have been allowed to remain open elsewhere.

Unlike Liverpool, Manchester, and South Yorkshire, beauty salons and tattoo parlours will have to close. 

Restrictions on cafes will mean they are no longer allowed to offer teas and coffees, unless people are eating a main meal. 

Shops will also be prohibited from selling alcohol after 9pm – a measure which has also not been seen elsewhere.

Asked about why the restrictions were more severe in Nottinghamshire than anywhere else currently in Tier 3, the leader of Nottingham City Council David Mellen said: “We heavily relied on the advice from our directors of public health in the county and in the city. 

“Yes I’m sure nail bars and other similar businesses are not happy, but we will obviously try to make sure the compensation package will take that into account. 

“There was a strong push from the directors of public health that we needed to have measures which were going to enable us to reduce the spread of the virus.”

Security guard ‘punched’ during robbery at supermarket in Arnold

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Security guard ‘punched’ during robbery at supermarket in Arnold

A security guard who confronted a boy who they believed had taken items from a supermarket in Arnold was allegedly punched in the face as the suspect attempted to flee the scene.

Police quickly attended the scene at Asda in Front Street at around 5pm yesterday (October 28) and located a 16-year-old boy in connection with their enquiries.

The boy was arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of drugs after what are thought to be class A drugs were recovered from the scene.

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The security guard suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

Detective Constable Laura Whittington, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Robbery is an incredibly serious offence and we investigate all reports made thoroughly.

“Our officers did a fantastic job to arrive at the scene so quickly and make an arrest as part of our enquiries and we are now working to establish the circumstances.

“Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the incident.”

If you have any information or witnessed the incident, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 484 of 28 October 2020.

Gedling borough booze sale ban after 9pm comes into force with Tier 3 restrictions tomorrow

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Gedling borough booze sale ban after 9pm comes into force with Tier 3 restrictions tomorrow

All stores across Gedling borough will be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm when new Tier 3 restrictions come into force at 00.01 on Friday (October 30).

This is an additional measure imposed in Nottinghamshire and hasn’t been introduced into other areas that are currently under Tier 3 restrictions.

A statement released last night by councils from across the county said: “Alcohol sales must be prohibited after 9pm where alcohol is purchased to consume off-premises, for example, shops.

“Alcohol can continue to be purchased in hospitality venues, where accompanying a substantial meal, up until 10pm.”

One local off-license owner who didn’t wish to be named contacted Gedling Eye, slamming the move.

PICTURED: County Hall in West Bridgford

He said: “It’s a joke. A lot of my alcohol sales come after 9pm and only Nottinghamshire is being punished in this way. I just don’t understand it.

“We don’t sell to students as we don’t have that type of population here so it isn’t a problem. Maybe the ban should just be on those areas like City who sell to students.”

Data from the 2020 Local Shop Report shows that almost half (46%) of convenience stores in the East Midlands are open after 9pm.

ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We are disappointed that these additional restrictions on the sale of alcohol after 9pm are being introduced in Nottinghamshire with very short notice, which will likely lead to confusion from customers and significant stress for colleagues in stores.

“There is a real risk that theft of alcohol will increase where it is not able to be shuttered or locked down, and we are extremely concerned about the increased risk of confrontation between customers and colleagues.

“Colleague safety and welfare remains our number one priority and we continue to encourage all incidents of abuse or violence to be reported to the police as soon as possible.”

Building society wants to shine light on innovative borough youngsters who have overcome challenges of Covid-19

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Building society wants to shine light on innovative borough youngsters who have overcome challenges of Covid-19

The Nottingham Building Society is looking to shine a light on examples of those aged 10-21 who have found inspiring ways of furthering their education or boosting career aspirations in 2020 and the many challenges the Covid-19 pandemic has brought.

Public nominations are being sought throughout October and November for the Innovative Young People of 2020 awards, after which a panel of judges from across The Nottingham will determine the winners. 

One young person in each of three age categories – 10 to 13, 14 to 17 and 18 to 21 – will win a £250 tech voucher. What’s more, The Nottingham will tell their stories to highlight to other young people that hurdles can be overcome as they begin to think about their own futures.

The Nottingham’s Head of People and Development, Anne Leivers, explains: “The Coronavirus pandemic has caused serious challenges for all, not least young people – many of whom have faced unprecedented hurdles in their education or career aspirations.

“Earlier on in the year we launched our Career Academy to help drive the aspirations of young people through hints and tips as to how careers can be kickstarted.

“The Innovative Young People awards are a great tie-in, and aims to highlight fantastic and inspirational examples of young people who have truly shone over what has been a very testing year for everyone. We are looking forward to receiving lots of nominations and sharing the stories of these young innovators.”

Examples of the type of nomination being sought could include;

  • Young people who have set up their own business from home
  • Inspirational home schooling or charitable efforts that have taken extensive planning and delivery
  • Defying the odds to learn and develop skills that enhance future employability prospects
  • Those who have blossomed confidence-wise due to online training and development during lockdown
  • Young people whose career path has gone off in an inspirational new direction due to a lockdown ‘learn’ or change in circumstances

Anyone wanting to nominate a young person should send their submission to Innovative.YoungPeople@thenottingham.com.

Gedling police team round up those who have failed to attend court

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Gedling police team round up those who have failed to attend court

A police team in Gedling borough has been calling at the doors of those who have failed to attend court.

The Operation Reacher team carried out the the house calls during the past few days.

On Tuesday (October 27) a 43-year-old male from Gedling was arrested after failing to attend court regarding alleged vehicle interference.

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PICTURED: Local policing teams on patrol in the borough (IMAGE: Notts Police)

On Wednesday (October 28) a 36-year-old female from Carlton was arrested for failing to attend court regarding an alleged drink drive.

The team said they also encouraged a 31-year-old male from Daybrook to hand himself in to the Bridewell after missing court related to an alleged drugs possession.

A police spokesman said: “The Operation Reacher have been hard at it this week rounding up those that have failed to attend court.

“When a person doesn’t attend court when told to do so a warrant is issued by the courts and it is the job of the Police to locate and arrest them so they can be put before the courts.

“This work helps brings cases to a conclusion faster and allows victims closure.”

Tier 3 restrictions delayed in Gedling borough

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Tier 3 restrictions delayed in Gedling borough

Gedling borough Tier 3 restrictions will now come into force on Friday (October 30) after it was agreed that all of the county will come under the same rules.

The ‘Very High’ alert measures will now come into force in the borough and the whole of Nottinghamshire at one minute past midnight on Friday, October 30, 2020.

It has now been confirmed All Tier 3 restrictions for Nottinghamshire means…

  • People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they are part of their household or support bubble. This includes private homes and indoors in hospitality venues, such as pubs.
  • People must not meet with people outside of their household or support bubble in a private garden or in most outdoor public venues.
  • People can continue to see friends and family in groups of six or less that they don’t live with (or have formed a support bubble with) in certain outdoor public spaces, such as a park or public garden.
  • All pubs and bars must close unless they are serving substantial meals, such as a main lunchtime or evening meal. They can only serve alcohol as part of a meal. Pubs, bars and restaurants must still close between 10pm and 5am.
  • Wedding receptions will not be permitted, but people can get married with a maximum of 15 people at the ceremony (check with the venue for additional restrictions).
  • Avoid travelling outside the Very High alert area or entering a Very High alert level area, other than for work, education or for caring responsibilities, or to travel through as part of a longer journey.
  • Avoid staying overnight in another part of the UK.
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As well as the main Tier 3 restrictions, Nottinghamshire council Leaders have agreed the following additional local restrictions:

  • All hospitality venues (cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and social clubs) can only remain open to offer substantial meals, or must move to operate a delivery and takeaway service only. Alcohol can only be served with a substantial meal.
  • The use of shared smoking equipment (such as but not limited to shisha) in hospitality venues will be prohibited.
  • Betting shops, car boot sales and auction houses (with the exception of Livestock and agricultural equipment sales) must close.
  • Alcohol sales must be prohibited after 9pm where alcohol is purchased to consume off premises, for example shops. Alcohol can continue to be purchased in hospitality venues where accompanying a substantial meal, up until 10pm.
  • Indoor entertainment and tourism venues must close, except for ice-skating rinks, cinemas, concert halls, and theatres. Hotels and other accommodation can stay open.
  • Outdoor entertainment and tourism venues can remain open, with the exception of their indoor attractions (such as animal attractions or landmarks).
  • Saunas and steam rooms must close.
  • Leisure and sporting facilities (such as leisure centres, gyms, fitness and dance studios, swimming pools and sports courts) can remain open. It is strongly advised that indoor group exercise classes (including dance and fitness classes) should not take place.
  • Personal care settings such as tattoo parlours, tanning and nail salons, and piercing services must close. Hairdressers and barber salons can remain open but cannot perform services that are otherwise closed. It is advised that personal care services do not take place in private homes.
  • Public buildings such as town and parish halls, community centres and libraries can remain open to run activities such as childcare and support groups. Public buildings should not host events for private hire, such as birthday parties or other social activities.

Government and local partners will closely monitor the impact of these new restrictions, which will be in place for 28 days from Friday 30th October and will be kept under review.

More detail about the Tier 3 restrictions are on the Government website here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-level-very-high

Arnold woman makes flu jab plea for mothers-to-be

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Arnold woman makes flu jab plea for mothers-to-be

A mum-to-be from Arnold is urging pregnant women across Gedling borough to protect themselves and their unborn child against flu this winter.

Keisha Reid, who is 19-weeks pregnant with twins, decided to get the flu vaccine at her local GP when she knew that vaccinations were taking place.  

The 34-year-old health visitor, who works all over Nottingham city, said she decided to get the vaccine as she knew about the health risks of catching the flu.  

She said: “I got the flu vaccine because it is the best protection for me and my twins. If I caught the flu it could be very dangerous but now I know we are protected and it only took two minutes.   

“I would urge all women to get the vaccine as there is no reason not to. It is safe, it is tested and it is so quick and easy to get done.

“I think the moment anyone does their research on why they should get vaccinated when pregnant they get it done; once you know the risks you don’t want to take the chance.”  

PICTURED: Arnold mum-to-be Keisha Reid

Women are at higher risk of complications from flu during pregnancy because they have a weaker immune system. As a result, the NHS offers pregnant women a free flu vaccine due to likelihood of it developing into a more serious illness such as Bronchitis or Pneumonia. In rare cases, flu can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth and even the death of the mother.  

Dr Husein Mawji, a GP at the Victoria and Mapperley Practice, said: “The number of pregnant women taking up the offer of the free flu vaccine is still quite low in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, which is worrying.

“Pregnant women are at a much higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu affecting them and their baby, including a higher risk of their baby being born prematurely, with a low birthweight, or even stillbirth.

“I would urge all pregnant women to think very seriously about getting the vaccine as it is the best protection for you and your baby.”  

Pregnant women in the borough can get the free flu vaccine from their GP, a local pharmacist or at a hospital.   

For women receiving maternity care from Nottingham University Hospitals they can get the vaccine at the Queen’s Medical Centre or Nottingham City when they go for a scan or at drop-in antenatal sessions.

For pregnant women who are receiving maternity care from Sherwood Forest Hospitals (SFH) they will be offered the flu vaccination at the antenatal clinic at the time of their 12 or 20 week scan. The vaccine will available at both the King’s Mill and Newark Hospital sites. 

For more information please visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/flu-guidance/the-flu-vaccine-in-pregnancy/ 

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