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Name and opening date for new primary school at Teal Close development near Netherfield is revealed

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Name and opening date for new primary school at Teal Close development near Netherfield is revealed

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 appeal after reports of knife-point robbery by masked men on Oakdale Road

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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.”

Couple raise glass to new career after taking over their local pub in Papplewick

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Couple raise glass to new career after taking over their local pub in Papplewick

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.

For updates on the pub, visit its Facebook page: Griffins Head Papplewick. 

Covid cases continue to rise in Gedling borough as area braces itself for stricter lockdown measures

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Covid cases continue to rise in Gedling borough as area braces itself for stricter lockdown measures

17 new cases of coronavirus were reported yesterday bringing Gedling borough’s total to 645.

Numbers continue to rise across the city and county, which many believe will now prompt the government to introduce stricter lockdown measures later this week to help curb rising numbers.

The lowest number of new cases was reported in Gedling, with Nottingham City recording the highest with a daily total of 235.

The new figures are as follows…

Coronavirus testing
  • Ashfield – 908 ( increase of 27 )
  • Bassetlaw – 838 ( increase of 20 )
  • Broxtowe – 837 ( increase of 33 )
  • Gedling – 645 ( increase of 17 )
  • Mansfield – 586 ( increase of 18 )
  • Newark and Sherwood – 763( increase of 28 )
  • Nottingham – 3,413 ( increase of 235 )
  • Rushcliffe – 784( increase of 29 )

Across the UK 14,542 positive tests were reported in the daily figures.

This makes the total UK cases since the start of the outbreak 530,113.

There have been 76 more deaths recorded, bringing the UK total to 42,445.

Protect borough’s green spaces, says Gedling MP

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Protect borough’s green spaces, says Gedling MP

Gedling MP Tom Randall has called on the Government to protect the green spaces surrounding the borough.

Mr Randall wants the Government’s planning reforms to empower local people so that they can decide on the shape of their community.

At Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions yesterday (Monday, 5), the Gedling MP raised the issue with the Housing Secretary.

“My Gedling constituents in villages like Burton Joyce and Stoke Bardolph understandably want to protect their green spaces and their village identity, it is part of what makes those places what they are,” he said.

“Can my Right Honourable Friend confirm that the Government’s planning reforms will ensure that local people will be empowered to decide on the shape of their community?”

Stoke House Stoke Bardolph
Mr Randall called on land around villages like Stoke Bardolph to be protected

In reply, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick MP said: “I can certainly confirm that to my Honourable Friend. We want to ensure that the green belt is protected so there are beautiful green spaces for our constituents to enjoy and the identity of villages and communities are protected and preserved for future generations.”

Commenting after, Tom said: “Like the residents of Burton Joyce and Stoke Bardolph, I want to ensure that our beautiful green spaces surrounding Gedling are protected from housing. It is also important that any new housing is built on brownfield sites and the design of new houses match the surroundings. I am pleased that the Housing Secretary has confirmed that the Government’s proposed planning reforms will do just that.”

Morrisons now offering delivery service to self-isolating customers in Gedling borough

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Morrisons now offering delivery service to self-isolating customers in Gedling borough

Morrisons in Netherfield have launched a new service aimed at helping self-isolating customers in Gedling borough to get a delivery of food to their doorstep.

With coronavirus cases rising across the borough, Morrisons say they don’t want any customer to be left behind.

As a result, the supermarket chain have introduced a new ‘doorstep delivery’ service, which offers all customers who are self-isolating a next-day food delivery between 10am and 6pm. 

How it works?

Customers simply have to call the doorstep delivery service where they can choose the items for their emergency delivery.

The service was previously only available for elderly and clinically vulnerable people. 

Now anybody who is self-isolating can: 

  • Phone 0345 611 6111 and select option five. 
  • Choose from a items across the supermarket, guided by the telesales operator
  • Place the order and then the delivery is made the following day by a store colleague from their local store, often the store’s Community Champion, who is tasked with helping the community.
  • Pay for delivery on their doorstep via a mobile chip and pin device. The delivery charge is £4.50 (students £2). There is no delivery charge for elderly and vulnerable people.  

Iconic cinema building in Mapperley given Grade-II listed status by Historic England

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Iconic cinema building in Mapperley given Grade-II listed status by Historic England

An iconic former cinema building in Mapperley has been given Grade II-listed status by Historic England.

The Majestic Cinema building on Woodborough Road had been under threat of demolition back in April 2019, with plans for 26 new flats.

The building is currently home to popular tourist attraction The Haunted Museum.

The historic site was eventually saved after a high profile campaign by the current tenants and local historian Bob Massey, with their efforts even getting a mention in national magazine Private Eye.

And now the heritage body has recognised the building’s importance by awarding it with a listed status, which should ensure its future survival.

PICTURED: The grand opening of the cinema back in 1929

The cinema was originally built in 1929 and was designed by prolific Nottingham cinema architect Alfred Thraves, who was considered as one of the country’s best.

The Haunted Museum team celebrated the news of the listing on their Facebook page.

Owner Steve Wesson told Gedling Eye: “The most important thing is that another historical building will be safe for many years to come.

“We can now continue to show off our building’s beautiful interior to visitors as well as the many wonderful and strange items we have in the museum from around the globe.

“We’ve had so much positive feedback from the local people regarding the grade 2 listing and it is surely bringing the community together.

“Since the pandemic the museum has gone from strength to strength and this is down to having the time to add new exciting displays and items from around the world and making sure the museum is covid safe for all our visitors.”

Local historian Bob Massey was also delighted by the news.

He told Gedling Eye: “The Haunted Museum has been given Grade II listed status, which means it now cannot be demolished.

“This means that it will be an attraction in Mapperley for some time to come, which is good news for the area.”

“Heritage is very important to the understanding of future generations and this building, far more than many other is very important and I’m glad it’s being preserved.”

New green walkway would be welcome boost for Gedling Station transformation project

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New green walkway would be welcome boost for Gedling Station transformation project

A planned greenway leading from Netherfield to Gedling Country Park would be a welcome boost for a project which aims to transform a former train station building into a new community hub and cafe.

Gedling Borough Council is proposing to turn an abandoned mineral railway line running from Netherfield to the former Gedling Colliery site into a new green walkway for walkers and cyclists.

The new route would run past the former Gedling Station site, which a team of volunteers are now working hard to transform into a new cafe and community hub.

The building dates back to 1875 and was used by passengers to board trains on the Great Northern Railway. It closed to passengers back in 1960. After its closure the former station building was used to housed Gedling Youth Club from 1967 until 2012.

The abandoned site had been earmarked for housing but it was saved at the last minute by a team of volunteers who now plan to make it a ‘community asset’.

Netherfield train route

If the greenway plans get the go ahead, it would provide the group’s new cafe with much-needed footfall – with thousands of potential customers passing the site each year.

Chairman of the Friends of Gedling Station Francis Rodrigues said the move would help provide the income needed to fund their long-term plans for the site.

He said: “This will really help us. The passing trade for our planned community cafe would be very welcome and help boost our funds and long-term plans.

“In one impact assessment, the footfall was estimated at 150,000 per annum on the walkway.

He added: “It will be a green lung for this area, which is needed with all the new housing at Chase Farm and in Netherfield – 2100 in total.”

Work is currently underway to restore the former station building on Shearing Hill, with much-needed funding coming from the Gedling Lottery.

You can get updates on the progress of the project via the Friends of Gedling Station Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/430676157305787

Amazon scam email warning to Gedling borough residents

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Amazon scam email warning to Gedling borough residents

A warning has been issued to people in Gedling borough over fake emails pretending to be Amazon.

Scam-busters Action Fraud said they have recently received reports about the emails from a company disguising itself as Amazon so it could get hold of people’s account information, and then financial information.

The email would tell people that they had an “account issue” and then ask the receiver to “verify” their Amazon account.

The links provided in the emails lead to genuine-looking phishing websites designed to steal Amazon login credentials, as well as personal and financial information.

A post by Action Fraud UK read: “Scam warning, watch out for these fake Amazon emails, we received over 270 reports in just one day.

“Your bank, or any other organisation, won’t ask you to share personal information over email or text.

“If you need to check that it’s a genuine message, call them directly.

“If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it by forwarding the email to – report@phishing.gov.uk.”

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime where people can report fraud if they have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime.

Coronavirus: 45 new cases recorded in Gedling borough over weekend

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Coronavirus: 45 new cases recorded in Gedling borough over weekend

45 new cases of coronavirus were recorded in Gedling borough over the weekend.

The latest figures were released yesterday by Public Health England and bring the borough total to 612.

The rise continued across the county, with the latest figures showing new cases in every area.

These are as follows:

  • Ashfield – 48
  • Bassetlaw – 32
  • Broxtowe – 76
  • Mansfield – 22
  • Newark and Sherwood – 39
  • Nottingham – 652
  • Rushcliffe – 75
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The latest data from Public Health England also shows the total number of UK cases is a huge rise of 22,961 in the same time period.

The UK’s total number of cases since the start of the pandemic is now over half a million – 502,978.

Gedling Eye uses the gov.uk daily dashboard to track and report local confirmed cases.

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