An online pop culture retailer is reaching out to people across Gedling borough as they start recruiting for a seriously dreamy job: a movies and TV binge watcher.
Pop-culture online retailer Lost Universe is looking for someone to rate three movies or TV episodes of choice from the latest superhero/Sci-Fi/fantasy releases.
Sounds like a tough job indeed!
The opportunity is a one-off project which will pay one talented movie or TV fanatic £300 for their binge-watching efforts, gift them a £30 voucher to spend at lostuniverse.com and will also offer the ultimate binge-watching bundle: ONE-YEAR subscriptions to ALL the top UK streaming platforms, from Netflix, Disney +, Amazon Prime and NOW TV Entertainment all the way to YouTube Premium.
Five runners-up will also win a £30 Lost Universe gift voucher each, giving pop-culture fans even more reasons to enter.
How to apply
It couldn’t be easier to apply, with the company asking applicants to upload a picture of themselves recreating a superhero/Sci-Fi/fictional character pose, either on Facebook or Instagram, mentioning the name of their chosen character in the description. They will need to tag @lostuniverse.club and use the competition hashtag #bingewatcherdreamjob.
Applicants are free to snap a fun pic using social media filters or improvising with stuff they have around the house – Lost Universe will judge entries based on creativity and following the superhero/Sci-Fi/fictional theme, and don’t require professional pictures, costumes or attire. The one-off binge-watcher job opportunity is encouraging all pop-culture fans to enter!
Applications are open until October 28, 11:59 PM and the winner will be announced on November 2 on the Lost Universe website and social media.
The one-off role is open to UK residents aged 18 and over.
Gedling borough has recorded another jump in coronavirus cases with 64 more people testing positive in the last 24 hours.
The borough had been recording around 14 a day but this figure has leaped up in recent days.
The figures have been published by Public Health England.
People in the borough are now expecting to hear on Monday about extra lockdown measures being introduced to help curb the rise in cases.
It was initially hoped that many of the postcodes across Gedling borough would be exempt from extra measures with new cases not being as high as Nottingham city and other areas.
But a leaked Government report seen yesterday seemed to suggest that the borough would be included when new measures are introduced next Wednesday.
In the meantime, leader of Gedling Borough Council, John Clarke has asked residents to refrain from mixing with other household to try and help keep new case numbers down in the borough.
He said: “It is important that we act now to help tackle the spread of the virus in Gedling.
“I appreciate the frustrations and challenges that new restrictions and measures may bring, but we have to work together and all play our part in protecting each other and our communities.
“We all want nothing more than to return to normal, to meet with our friends and family in ways we wish to and for our local businesses and economy to get fully back on their feet – to do that we all need to work together by sticking to rules and local guidance.”
The police Operation Reacher team has struck again – carrying out a raid on a property in Gedling.
Officers executed the warrant at a property on Coronation Walk yesterday (October 8) morning at 8.15am.
The team seized a quantity of cannabis along with two grinders and a set of scales during the raid. The items were recovered during searches of bedrooms.
A woman has been interviewed and enquiries are ongoing.
Police said that yesterday’s warrant was part of ongoing efforts to crack down on drug crime, target drug dealers and disrupt drug supply in the borough.
Proactive patrols will also continue as part of the operation which is tackling an issue which has been raised by the local community as being a main concern for them.
PICTURED: Inspector Chris Pearson (IMAGE: Notts Police)
Inspector Chris Pearson, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector responsible for local policing in the Gedling borough area, said: “We all have a role to play in keeping our local areas safe from drug-related crime which can have a negative impact on our communities and we will continue to pursue those individuals responsible.
“We have carried out a number of successful warrants to date, on the back of information received from members of the public, and I’d encourage anyone with any concerns about drug use and supply in their area to please report it to us.
“If you have any concerns or see anything suspicious in your area please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Friday 9 October @ 7.30 PM; Saturday 10 October @ 1.30 PM & 7.30 PM Sunday 11 October @ 1.30 PM & 7.30 PM
The ruler of the future tells best friends Bill and Ted they must compose a new song to save life as we know it. But instead of writing it, they decide to travel through time to steal it from their older selves.
Meanwhile, their young daughters devise their own musical scheme to help their fathers bring harmony to the universe.
Two By Two: Overboard (Cert TBC)
Friday 16 October @ 10.30 AM @ 4.30 PM; Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October @ 5.00 PM Monday 19 – Friday 23 October @ 10.30 AM & 1.30 PM; Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October @ 1.30 PM; Monday 26 – Thursday 29 October @ 10.30 AM & 1.30 PM
Noah’s ark drifts on the open seas, with best friends Finny and Leah on board. But, after weeks with no land in sight, food stocks are running low. The fragile peace between carnivores and herbivores could break any second.
After a series of unfortunate events, the kids find themselves inadvertently washed overboard – along with the last of the food supplies! Leah and fellow castaway, their new friend Jelly, are marooned on a remote island. While Finny wakes in a strange colony filled with oddly familiar creatures living in harmony – under the threat of a menacing volcano!
In a race against time, tide and terrifying tremors, Finny must rescue his friends, reunite with his family and save a whole colony from total destruction.
PICTURED: Two by Two: Overboard
New Release: Rocks (12)
Friday 16 October @ 1.30 PM @ 7.30 PM; Monday 19 October @ 7.30 PM Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 October @ 7.30 PM
A London teen takes care of her younger brother after their mother abruptly leaves.
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe: Back Together (U)
Saturday 17 October @ 1.30 PM; Sunday 18 October @ 1.30 PM *Extra Screening* Sunday 18 October @ 7.30 PM
The ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are Back Together and set to delight cinema audiences up and down the country with the final show of their UK tour at the O2 Arena.
Hot on the heels of their star turns in the West End’s phenomenally successful staged concert of Les Misérables, Ball and Boe will reunite to tour their third album Back Together following the number one best-selling hits Together and Together Again.
The superstar pair will take on their favourite musical theatre, pop and rock tracks, including songs from The Lion King, The Greatest Showman and The Phantom of the Opera as well as a brilliantly arranged Queen Medley. Showcasing their phenomenal voices and undeniable on-stage chemistry, Ball and Boe’s irresistible charm will undoubtedly light up the big screen.
Pinocchio (PG)
Monday 19 October @ 4.30 PM; Tuesday 20 – Thursday 22 October @ 4.30 PM
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved fairytale, old woodcarver Gepetto, fashions a wooden puppet, Pinocchio, who magically comes to life.
Pinocchio longs for adventure and is easily led astray, encountering magical beasts, fantastical spectacles, while making friends and foes along his journey. However his dream is to become a real boy, which can only come true if he finally changes his ways.
The Secret Garden (PG)
Friday 23 October @ 4.30 PM; Saturday 24 October @ 4.30 PM; Sunday 25 October @ 4.30 PM & 7.30 PM; Monday 26 October @ 4.30 PM; Tuesday 27 October @ 4.30 PM Wednesday 28 October @ 4.30 PM & 7.30 PM; Thursday 29 October @ 4.30 PM
When Mary Lennox’s parents suddenly die, she is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven, on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. While exploring, she discovers a hidden magical garden.
Leaked Government documents show new local restrictions are now not expected to be announced until Monday, October 12, coming into effect from Wednesday, October 14.
All of the county, and city would go into ‘Level Two’ of a new traffic light system for local lockdowns due to be announced next week.
The documents, which have been sent by the Government to senior figures in the city and county, show that people can still go on holiday outside of your area, but you should only do this with people you live with, or have formed a support bubble with.
In addition, they say meeting people from other households in private dwellings will not be allowed
Visiting indoor hospitality, leisure and retail settings will be restricted to one household, meaning two households must not meet in these settings unless those two households are in a support bubble.
The documents state: “The national Gold (committee) has agreed the Chief Medical Officer’s recommendation for both Nottingham City and all seven districts in Nottinghamshire County to be areas of intervention.
“The Secretary of State wants to be in a position to move across to the new tiering approach, now called Local Risk Levels, in one step next week.
“There will therefore be no announcements of the Local Risk Levels from central government this week and we are currently seeking to clarify whether or not the Watchlist will be published this week accordingly.
“Our current expectation is that the approach will be announced on Monday, October 12 with the new standardised regulations coming into force on Wednesday October 14.
“Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire would therefore go into regulations at Local Risk Level Two.
“Level One and Two measures have now been signed off by COVID O committee but there is further work ongoing on Level 3.”
The call comes after it was announced that Gedling Borough Council would be working with other County, district and borough councils to issue stricter guidelines to residents in a bid to help stop the spread of the virus.
The new advice has been issued following a dramatic increase in positive cases of Covid-19 across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, as well as a rise in the rate of infection.
The rates across the county currently vary between 53 and 150 per 100,000.
The rate of infection for Nottinghamshire County is 106 per 100,000, coupled with the significant rate of infection in Nottingham City which currently sits at more than 400 per 100,000.
All councils in Nottinghamshire are asking the public to act now. The government’s threshold for concern is currently 80 per 100,000. Therefore, the expectation is that all of the county’s districts and boroughs will be the subject of additional restrictions and measures.
The Government is expected to announce tougher restrictions for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire later this week which could include measures similar to those in place in other parts of the country in which movements are restricted.
The County Council and district councils are urging people to take urgent steps now – which is, to not mix indoors with people from other households.
APPEAL: Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke
Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire Jonathan Gribbin said: “COVID-19 does not recognise geographical boundaries so we must stand together with our local authority partners to do all we can to fight this virus across all our communities.
“The rapid and sustained increase in the numbers of positive cases is a serious cause for concern and the very dramatic rates in the city are a clear sign that action is needed now across the whole of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
“We must now ask every resident to do their bit and not mix indoors with people from other households.
“It is critical that if you have symptoms of COVID-19 – high temperature, continuous cough or loss of taste or smell – to self-isolate immediately and book a test by calling 119 or by going online to gov.uk. Please do not go to A&E or call your GP to get a test.
“And I wholly support calls from the director of public health for Nottingham to strongly advise people, anywhere in Nottinghamshire, to remain in their social bubbles and not mix in their homes with people from other households.
“It is important that we act now to help tackle the spread of the virus in Gedling.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said
“Despite the efforts of our best scientists the fact remains there is no vaccine for COVID-19 at present. The single best way to suppress the spread of the virus is in all of our hands. This is through effective handwashing, wearing a face covering where needed, and maintaining a distance of at least two meters where possible. Get tested if you have symptoms, then self-isolate and follow the advice when the results are given.”
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “It is important that we act now to help tackle the spread of the virus in Gedling.
“I appreciate the frustrations and challenges that new restrictions and measures may bring, but we have to work together and all play our part in protecting each other and our communities.
“We all want nothing more than to return to normal, to meet with our friends and family in ways we wish to and for our local businesses and economy to get fully back on their feet – to do that we all need to work together by sticking to rules and local guidance.”
“We are advising care homes to restrict visiting to exceptional circumstances only. We thank carers and relatives for their patience as we work to protect those most at risk of adverse consequences of COVID-19. Please contact care homes to ask about their specific restrictions before you visit. We appreciate how hard these new restrictions will be, but we must prioritise the safety of our residents and workforce.”
I wanted to start with staffing updates with two new police officers joining the neighbourhood policing team. PC 3099 George Wright joins the Gedling South team at Carlton and will cover the Netherfield area whilst PC 3864 Patrick Shone moves from our response team at Jubilee House to the Arnold neighbourhood policing team. PC Allie Batty leaves us this month to take up a new position on the Operation Reacher team based at Oxclose Lane.
Policing Priority Update On September 16, I met with colleagues from Gedling Borough Council to discuss our policing priorities for the next quarter. We discussed feedback from the latest WhatMatter survey, along with key incidents reported to the police and crime data from Gedling borough.
As a result we agreed that our priorities for the next quarter would be speeding, residential burglary and drug supply.
Police carry out speed checks in the Redhill area of Arnold
Speed Enforcement Work has very much started on our latest priority of speeding and road safety.
During September our Special constables have assisted in completing a number of speeding operations across key areas of the Gedling Borough. This is based on feedback from members of the public and more operations are planned over the coming weeks.
So far the team have carried out speed enforcement operations in the following areas…
A60 Mansfield Road, Redhill – with 10 motorists reported for speeding offences during the first operation. One motorist was reported for travelling at 50mph in a 30mph zone and one vehicle was searched under the misuse of drugs act. The team later revisited the A60 at Redhill and reported a further 10 motorists for speeding offences.
Carlton Hill – with more than 40 vehicles checked during the first operation. 7 motorists were reported for exceeding the speed limit whilst a further 9 were given words of advice and required to fix vehicle defects. This location was later revisited with a further 6 motorists dealt with for speeding offences. A vehicle was also seized for having no insurance.
Longdale Lane, Ravenshead – with 8 motorists reported for exceeding the 30mph speed limit. Throughout October the team will continue to work together with the Neighbourhood Policing team, Operation Reacher and our partners in order to respond to community concerns about speeding.
Drug Supply
September saw more activity against our local priority of Drug Supply.
Officers from the Neighbourhood policing team and Operation Reacher have worked together to carry out a number of warrants across the Gedling area resulting in more arrests and the seizure of Class A and B drugs.
On September 8, officers carried out a drugs warrant on Bourne Street, Netherfield resulting in the seizure of Class B drugs. A 28-year-old male was given a warning for Possession of Class B drugs.
Police raid a property during drugs search
On September 15, Operation Reacher officers carried out a further drugs warrant on Andover Road, Bestwood. This was in relation to an ongoing investigation into drug supply at HMP Ranby and a female was arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences. She has since been released on police bail and CID officers are continuing enquiries.
On September 25, the Arnold Neighbourhood team and Operation Reacher colleagues carried out two drugs warrants on Rolleston Drive and Pinewood Avenue. This resulted in the seizure of Class A and B drugs. A female has been interviewed under caution and our enquiries are ongoing.
On September 28, the Op Reacher team carried out arrest enquiries in the Goodwood Avenue area of Arnold resulting in the arrest of a young male. Following a search white powder suspected to be Class A drugs, deal bags and scales were seized.
Burglary In terms of burglary offences, I’m pleased to report that following an investigation into a residential burglary on Deabill Street in Netherfield back on September 19, a 36-year-old male has been arrested resulting in the recovery of stolen jewellery. Michael Clifford of Mapperley has been charged with the Burglary and has been remanded into custody.
Throughout September officers have continued to carry out late evening and overnight patrols around Burglary offences. A number of vehicles have been targeted during September and have been stolen with keys following burglaries.
In Ravenshead two overnight offences have taken place with a van stolen from the Main Road area and a car taken from Chapel Fields.
Three overnight car key burglaries were also reported in Arnold with residential properties attacked on Furlong Street, Cross Street and Coningsby Road in Woodthorpe. On each occasion cars were stolen with keys.
With the darker evenings now with us, I wanted to share the latest crime prevention advice around burglary and protecting vehicles…
Use a ‘Faraday Bag’ to hide keys and protect ‘Keyless Entry’ vehicles
Fit a high quality alarm, immobiliser or tracking device. Alternatively, use a device such as a visible steering lock.
If possible secure your car in a garage or use lockable gates/security posts to protect vehicles
Don’t leave car keys on view or placed near windows/doors
Fit outside security lighting to your home and install a visible intruder alarm ensure the lights are always in working order and always set your alarm at night and when you are out.
Consider installing CCTV at your property and put up a sign to warn intruders
During the winter, as the nights get darker earlier, leave a light on inside your home. Use a timer switch to operate the lights as it starts to get dark. Change the times that the lights come on to simulate an occupied home.
Make sure your front door is well lit. Use dusk to dawn lighting that
automatically comes on as it gets dark.
Keep doors and windows locked at all times.
Incident Update
I wanted to provide you with an update following a Robbery on Coronation Road, Woodthorpe on 28th August. An Amazon delivery driver was assaulted before his delivery vehicle and goods were taken. Following the investigation two 32-year-old males and a 24 year old male have been charged and remanded in custody. Clearly violence will not be tolerated in Gedling or across the force area and we will always carry out a thorough investigation to identify those responsible.
Coronavirus We are continuing to work closely with our colleagues at Gedling Borough Council in order to police the latest COVID19 regulations.
I know this is a fast moving picture and the latest regulations in Gedling are around the ‘rule of 6’ and the closing of licensed premises at 10p.m
Our approach to this will remain one of advice and enforcement will only be a last resort in order to keep people safe. We will be carrying out increased patrols at the weekends in order to visit licensed premises to ensure compliance with the latest regulations.
Our Special Constables visited a number of takeaway premises on the evening of September 25, resulting in eight premises receiving warnings for breaches of the regulations.
I’d ask that we all work together and to the regulations in order to save lives and protect the NHS
More details about a new primary school being built on the Teal Close development near Netherfield have been revealed.
The new school will be called the Rivendell Flying High Academy, offer up to 210 primary places and is set to open in September 2022
The Academy is being built to meet demand for places arising from the building of the new Rivendell estate.
The planning and design work will be carried out by Persimmon Homes and the project is being funded through housing developer contributions.
The Flying High Trust will run the school after being approved as sponsor by the Secretary of State for Education after a competitive application process. The Trust currently runs 26 primary schools and are the highest performing primary multi-academy trust in the East Midlands.
Paul Goodman, deputy CEO at the Flying High Trust, said: “We can now announce that the new school will be opening in September 2022 and families interested in securing a place will be able to apply from November 2021.
“Our valuable experience alongside Nottinghamshire County Council in the creation of a successful new school will ensure that our vision for Rivendell Flying High Academy meets the highest of standards.”
PICTURED: Sign into the Rivendell Estate of Teal Close (PHOTO: Neil Slack/Neil Slack Photography)
Chris Wheatley OBE is CEO of the Flying High Trust and said, “Our mission will be to provide the highest quality of staff at Rivendell Flying High Academy, ensuring that children attending the new school will receive the best education available.
“With the benefits of a brand-new building and a rich curriculum, we can deliver a school which will be a source of pride and opportunity for the new development and its children for generations to come.”
Councillor Philip Owen, committee chairman for Children and Young People at Nottinghamshire County Council added, “The new school is part of our commitment to ensuring that Nottinghamshire is a place where children and young people can go to good schools.
“Since 2013, during the period of growth in the primary sector, the council has invested £7.9m in creating 545 Gedling primary school places. This year, council is funding the creation of 820 permanent Gedling secondary school places with a £13.9m investment. The new school in Teal Close will provide a further 210 primary school places, ensuring sufficient local school places in the district.
“The good news is that parents living in the Gedling district receiving an offer for one of their preferences for admission this year continues to be good at over 97% for both first admissions and primary to secondary school places.
“We are proud to be working in partnership with the Flying High Trust, which has a proven track record of delivering education across the county.
“We believe that Rivendell Flying High Academy will be a great addition to Nottinghamshire’s family of schools, providing children with an excellent education.”
A website containing up to date information for families can be found at www.rivendellfha.co.uk
Police have launched an appeal following reports of a knife-point robbery
A man and a woman were confronted and threatened by two masked men in Oakdale Road who were armed with a knife.
They demanded the woman hand over her car keys. She refused and there was a struggle before she dropped them. It’s believed the keys were stolen.
Police said that the woman only suffered minor facial injuries during the incident which didn’t need hospital treatment.
Police are carrying out extensive enquiries into the robbery which happened shortly before 10.40pm on Monday (October 5).
The suspects are white and were wearing dark clothing.
Detective Constable Matt Butler, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This would have been a terrifying ordeal for the victims.
“A team of detectives are working very hard and conducting a number of lines of inquiry to trace the men responsible. Nottinghamshire Police treats knife crime and robbery extremely seriously and we will relentlessly pursue violent offenders and bring them to justice
.”I would ask anyone with any information about this robbery which could assist us with our inquiries to get in touch with us.”If you saw anything or have any information that could help police in their investigation please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 795 of 5 October 2020, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The new landlords of a popular village pub are confident it will be a success despite the overhanging threat of coronavirus.
Marc Rickaby and Ross Pettitt were saw that the landlady of their local Nottinghamshire pub was calling last orders on her tenure at the Griffin’s Head in Papplewick and decided to take over.
The couple, who live in the village, said it was actually the COVID lockdown that helped them decide to work together to build a successful business.
Marc was up until recently employed locally by one of the UK’s leading marketing services groups and Ross continues to work in his successful hair salon in Southwell while supporting Marc with the running of the pub.
Marc said: “The pub was our local and when the previous landlady was moving to another pub she put the thought into our head of taking over the business.
“If lockdown had not have happened, we wouldn’t be here today. The pub has a good customer base, which we recognised, and it has given us a good starting point. We want to begin to build an incredible legacy and are excited about the future of the Griffins Head.”
Ross said: “Our life experiences, employment histories puts us in a good position. Building a business together excites us and we felt the timing was right for us to join forces and commit to planning, developing and expanding the Griffins Head as a community hub and move it forward to the next phase of its success story.”
The pub on Moor Road already has a great reputation, but the pair have already begun to improve the interior decor by bringing a more modern touch to premises, and work has started to enhance the external look of the venue.
Already an ideal place for social gatherings and a meeting point for a diverse group of people, Marc and Ross plan to encourage wider community use of the facilities and develop new trade through networking and marketing.
The pair are already welcoming locals and also visitors to the area – Marc and Ross want the pub to be the go-to stop off for people enjoying the numerous local walks and nearby historic locations.
