A team from popular TV paranormal show Help! My House is Haunted (HMHIH) recently paid a visit to the borough to investigate some ghostly goings-on and producers have now announced when viewers can see what they captured on camera.
The series, which is shown on Really TV, features British ghost hunter and paranormal consultant Barri Ghai, American medium and paranormal expert Chris Fleming and paranormal researcher Jayne Harris.
The team recently visited locations in Gedling and Calverton after receiving reports of ghostly activity at properties in the villages.
Both editions of the show will now air on the Really tv channel during January.
A spokesman for Back2Back productions, who make the show, said: “In episode 10, two Gedling residents, Lizzie and Geoff, who moved into their house last year, could not believe their luck finding such a spacious home.
“Immediately strange things started happening: three pairs of glasses smashed on a carpeted floor, objects fell out of cupboards at night, a young relative said she saw a monster, and footsteps are heard when the rest of the house is empty.
The Help! My House is Haunted team recently visited Calverton to investigate ghostly goings-on
“Daughter Stephanie did a bit of online research about the property and discovered that Victorian cricketing legend Arthur Shrewsbury shot himself in the guest bedroom while visiting his sister. Is Arthur there hoping to cross over? The team investigate.
They added: “Being the most haunted county in the country, the investigative trio also visit Calverton in the series finale. The village is alive with paranormal activity, from the half body ghost seen by drivers on St George’s Lane, to the apparitions in Witches’ Wood, to the many spirits in the local pub.
“The team attempt a HMHIH first as they carry out a multiple location investigation both indoors and out, to provide evidence of Calverton’s ghostly residents and to offer them and the current village dwellers some peace.”
The shows will be broadcast on the following dates and times:
Episode 10: Gedling – Thursday, January 16 at 10 pm
Episode 12: Calverton – Thursday, January 30 at 10 pm.
The green light to begin construction work was given after the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership approved its share of funding for the project.
D2N2 will contribute £10.8m from its Local Growth Fund allocation towards the construction of the new road. D2N2 is funding the project in line with its remit to support economic growth across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to create a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive region.
The partnership said the investment in the new access road will result in unlocking significant new jobs and homes for the area whilst creating a more sustainable and reliable transport infrastructure for Gedling borough and the surrounding area.
PICTURED: A visualisation of the new Gedling Access Road
The £10.8m contribution from D2N2 is part of an overall package of funding which includes £17m from Keepmoat Homes, £5.4m from Nottinghamshire County Council, and £7.1m from the Home & Community Agency totalling over £40m.
D2N2 Chair Elizabeth Fagan said: “The construction of the Gedling Access Road is a huge opportunity for unlocking new housing and employment for Gedling.”
“High quality and reliable infrastructure is critical to giving businesses the confidence to invest in our area and therefore create further opportunities for the whole region to enjoy.”
Minister for Local Growth Rt Hon Jake Berry MP said: “We are committed to boosting economic growth across the Midlands Engine and levelling up every place in the country.”
“Thanks to £10.8 million of Government investment from our Local Growth Fund, people across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire will benefit from a modern, sustainable transport network with faster, less congested roads and increased accessibility with improved cycleways and footpaths. Our ambition is to build on these investments and unleash the economic potential of the region by supporting job creation, building new homes, and boosting clean growth.”
Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee, said: “We are delighted to mark the start of a new decade with the Gedling Access Road construction.”
“This is just one of our commitments to new highways projects and we will continue to work closely with our partner agencies throughout the construction period to ensure that the project delivers benefits to the local community and the county as a whole.”
Two former teachers will be swapping the classroom for cake-baking when they open their new vintage tea room in Burton Joyce tomorrow (Tuesday, 7).
Sue Price and Karen Chetwin have teamed up with friend Helen Grainger to open the Willow Tree Tea Room on Main Street and are now hoping to make the grade with their food and drink offering.
Karen, Sue and Helen have already given the premises, which used to house the Bluebird Cafe, the full vintage makeover despite only moving into the property a week ago.
They are now hoping their new venture takes off after taking the risky decision to leave the teaching profession and follow their dream.
Karen said: “We’d had enough of teaching as we’d been doing it for some time. We knew Sue was a really good cook and talked for quite a while about doing something different together, so when this place came on the market we thought it would be ideal for what we wanted to do.”
As well as serving the traditional tea and coffee, the Willow Tree also has an extensive menu catering for all tastes, including vegans and those looking for gluten-free foods.
PICTURED: Inside the Willow Tree tea room in Burton Joyce (IMAGE: Gedling Eye)PICTURED: The exterior of the new tea rooms (IMAGE: Gedling Eye)
Karen said: “Sue’s a committed vegan, so we decided to put vegan food on the menu and offer something different. There are a few cafes around here, but we really feel we are now offering something at the Willow Tree that no-one else is doing.”
The business also aims to be eco-friendly, and the owners are putting measures in place to ensure the venue has a healthy carbon footprint.
Karen said: “As well as teachers, Sue and I were also biologists, so we are really keen to remain green.
“The tea rooms will avoid using single-use plastics and recycle as much as possible. We’ll also only use local produce in a bid to reduce food miles.
“Our eggs are free range and all meat is sourced from local suppliers that ensure higher welfare. We also grow all the vegetables we use ourselves.”
An open day was held over the weekend to give the local community a chance to sample what will be on offer when the tea room opens this week.
“Karen said: “The open day went really well. We had 12 staff on during the event and had customers queuing out of the door. There was a lovely feel to the place and we are really delighted that so many people came out from around the community to support us.
The Willow Tree tea shop opens it’s doors from tomorrow and will then be open Tuesday-Saturday between 9am and 5pm.
These items were stolen on December 20, 2019 between 7.40-8.30pm.
PICTURED: A necklace stole from the property (IMAGE: Notts Police)PICTURED: A ring stolen from the property in Mapperley (IMAGE: Notts Police)PICTURED: Jewellery stolen from the property (IMAGE: Notts Police)PICTURED: A necklace stolen from the property (IMAGE: Notts Police)
The items include two diamond line bracelets commonly known as tennis bracelets, one diamond bangle, a Chanel pearl necklace and matching bracelet, a diamond tear drop shape necklace and a matching ring, double row diamond ring containing 10 diamonds, further diamond eternity ring, silver links of London bubble bracelet.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen a black Vauxhall 4×4 vehicle, with a registration plate containing the number ’17’, which we believe may have been used in the incident as a getaway car.
A police spokesman said: “If you recognise any of the stolen items, if you have been offered any of them for sale or if you have any information that would help with our investigation, please call us.”
You can contact Nottinghamshire Police by calling 1010, quoting incident number 908 of 20 December 2019.
Two councillors have hit out at mindless fly-tippers who are making a mess in Stoke Bardolph.
Cllrs Sam Smith and Michael Adams, who represent Trent Valley for Gedling Borough Council, are calling for more action after discovering that fly-tippers have now struck again, dumping rubbish at a hotspot on Stoke Lane.
The area, just outside the village, is a popular haunt for visitors, who enjoy walks by the River Trent or a drink at the nearby Ferry Boat Inn.
Stoke Lane has a target for fly-tippers over recent months and Gedling Borough Council have been called out on several occasions to clean up their mess.
PICTURED: Councillor Sam Smith visits the scene of the flytipping in Stoke Bardolph (Image: Sam Smith/Twitter)PICTURED: Rubbish dumped by the River Trent in Stoke Bardolph last year
Gedling Borough Council has fitted CCTV in a bid to track down the perpetrators, but this doesn’t seem to have acted as a deterrent. Council wardens also visit the area on a daily basis.
Councillor Smith visited the site yesterday following reports of a new incident and said more needs to be done.
He said: “Despite us arranging daily warden checks and having CCTV cameras fitted, fly-tipping on Stoke Lane continues. We must do more to prevent this and prosecute those who do it.
We’ve been tackling this same spot since May but more needs to be done. Councillor Adams and I will continue to fight for this.”
Gedling Borough Council has been contacted by the councillors about the incident.
In the last year, the number of incidents across Gedling borough has reduced by 25 percent as the authority is hot on clamping down on the problem.
Residents are also being urged to help ensure fly tipping does not occur by ensuring they only use Environment Agency registered waste carriers and keep a receipt for waste that is taken.
A man from Carlton is urging people not to fall for a fake supermarket voucher scam doing the rounds in Gedling borough.
Fraudsters are sending out the fake vouchers via email, which claim to be from Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
The email claims the recipient has been ‘selected’ to win up to £500 worth of supermarket vouchers.
The links in the emails lead to a phishing site that is designed to steal personal information.
PICTURED: Scam vouchers
Scambusters, Action Fraud have issued a warning to people following arise in reports about the scam emails.
A spokesman said: “Don’t click on the links or attachments in suspicious emails and never respond to messages asking you for your personal or financial details.”
Scott Howell, from Carlton, was one of the people to receive the email and asked Gedling Eye to raise awareness.
He said: “These are doing the rounds again and are easy to fall for. My wife sadly clicked on the link and we are now having to change all the passwords.
“They look real but they are also too good to be true, which is what made me suspicious in the first place.”
An opticians in Arnold is urging people to keep an eye on their senses as part of a New Year health awareness campaign.
Specsavers Arnold, which has a store on Front Street, say the health of the senses is something that often gets overlooked in the New Year as people often prioritise diets and gym visits.
The business has now released some tips to help you improve the health of your senses and also spot symptoms of underlying health problems.
A spokesman for the store said: “There are parts of our health that can get neglected which is why Specsavers Arnold is urging people to take a look at their senses this New Year.
“While it is important everyone has their eyes and ears tested regularly to spot signs and symptoms of any underlying problems, there are some more unusual things to spot and take action on to help keep your senses healthy.
They added: “You don’t need 2020 vision to see in the New Year but you do need to make sure your senses fit into your resolutions.
Get
some sleep
The New Year is definitely a time
for catching up on some well needed sleep. Do you ever feel your eyes twitching
from time to time? These uncomfortable and distracting spasms are known as
myokymia and can often be caused by a lack of sleep.
Arnold’s store director, Vineet Nehra, says: ‘It’s essential that we all get enough sleep as it gives our bodies an opportunity to rest – including our eye muscles, which will help to stop them from twitching.’
Ringing around
While
an irritating ringing noise in the ear is usually down to being around loud
noises, with all those Christmas parties, it may be likely. However, it can
also be a sign of excessive build-up of wax, head or neck injuries or high
blood pressure.
PICTURED: Audiologist Emma Coveney with the Specsavers Big Ear
Specsavers audiologist, Emma
Coveney, explains: ‘This is known as tinnitus and while for most the
ringing, buzzing, humming or whizzing sound is temporary, for others it can be
permanent. For those suffering from persistent tinnitus it is advised they
visit their Specsavers audiologist to see what may be behind the noise and talk
about ways to manage the sound.’
Have a cry
Now the festivities in Arnold
have come to an end it’s natural for us to feel a little down. But rather than
hold back the tears, let them flow freely as they will do wonders for your
eyes.
Vineet says: ‘When we
don’t have enough tears to lubricate our eyes, they can become dry and irritated
and we can even start to get slightly blurred vision. Tears are so important as
they can wash away foreign matter that might come into contact with your eye
and they also help reduce the risk of eye infections.’
Turn wine back to water
We’re
all guilty of indulging in alcohol over the festive period and not drinking the
recommended amount of six to eight glasses of water a day. Emma adds: ‘If your
ears are looking a bit pale – and are consistently this colour – it could mean
you have a deficiency of important vitamins such as vitamin C or vitamin D.
However, pale coloured ears could also be a sign of dehydration too, so top up
your water intake.’
Go for a walk
That new gym membership could do more than you think. Not only is exercising good for your overall health, it’s good for your eyes too. Vineet said: ‘Studies have shown that regular exercise, such as walking, can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration by up to 70% and it can also decrease the risk of age-related cataracts too.’
Specsavers Arnold recommends everyone has a sight test once every two years and that those over 55 should also get their hearing checked every two years.
To find out more or book your next appointment head to Specsavers at 37 Front Street, Arnold, NG5 7EA, call 0115 967 0856 or visit www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/arnold
Police investigating an alleged assault in Carlton have charged a 24-year-old man.
Milo Poulton, of Manvers Road, West Bridgford is charged with assault by beating after officers were called at 9.24am to an incident in Linton Rise on Wednesday (January 1, 2020).
PICTURED: Nottingham Magistrates’ Court
He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (January 2).
He has been released on bail ahead of his next court appearance on March 20, 2020.
Nottingham City Transport has announced a number of timetable changes for some borough services, from January.
The transport firm has announced it will be introducing timetable changes to their Lilac 24, 25B; Pathfinder 26 and Red 43 from Sunday, January 26, 2020.
These are the changes being introduced on these services…
Lilac 24, 25B
On Mondays to Fridays, Lilac 24 from City at 14:37 to Westdale Lane will extend to Mapperley, operating as a 25B. The 15:04 from Westdale Lane to City is withdrawn.
Local train enthusiast and Carlton and Netherfield station adopter Tony Cave brings us the latest news from the borough’s railways…
Big timetable changes planned from December 2020
Contrary to what I said in my last Gedling Eye column, many timetable changes will take place in December 2020 when it is planned that Newark to Matlock services will be replaced by Newark-Derby-Stoke-Crewe services, with changes to train times at Carlton.
You have until February 15 to have your say on what train times would suit you, and any other suggestions regarding facilities etc. Your input will be important, so go to eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/december2020
For example, you might prefer trains at 07.30 and 08.30 into Nottingham or a direct train to London, all of which might fit into the proposed timetables, but unless you renuest this, EMR will see no necessity for these and any other changes, but if they receive a good response from people in Carlton and Netherfield, they may take notice.
In the past we held meetings locally resulting in at least three extra trains calling at our stations, one success was getting the 17.45 Nottingham to Skegness to call at Netherfield so that people on the Skegness line, who work in our area, had a return train. Netherfield ought to have much better services for the many people who travel in to work from stations on the Grantham line, and those who live locally and work east of Netherfield, which would also reduce road traffic and pollution.
Gedling Borough Council had consultants to look at train services from Netherfield, and their conclusion was that there should be a minimum of 15 trains a day calling there. This ought to be in the new franchise, but it cannot be guaranteed, although additional peak time Nottingham to Grantham and return trains are in the new franchise, which gives us hope!
Don’t miss this opportunity as people using the other EMR stations will also be requesting more trains.
Trains from Nottingham to London St. Pancras will improve in December 2020 with earlier and later trains and up to 10 minutes shorter journey times at peak-time.
Carlton Station news
On Wednesday, November 13, we reached another milestone in the number of passengers joining the 08.08 to Matlock. I could see there were a lot waiting, so I double checked and as the train rolled in it was 48, but when the barriers came up, two more ran across making 50. On the five weekdays (week ending Nov 22) 183 joined the 08.08am which compares favourably with 151 in 2018.
More statistics: the same week the 08.02 to Newark had 17 on and 23 off compared to 11 on and none off in 2018, whilst the 08.19 to Lincoln had 28 on and 18 off compared to 24 on and 23 off in 2018. For both trains the totals were 86 in 2019 and 58 in 2018. I think it proves that a regular half hourly service is needed.
One final statistic, the 09.05 to Matlock on Monday, December 16 had 27 join and 2 alight, which I think is another record.
December timetable changes: The 17.21 Nottingham to Lincoln (Mon-Fri) now departs at 17.26 and Carlton 17.32. The 10.54 to Newark (Mon-Fri) now leaves at 10.56. The 10.08 to Matlock (Mon-Fri.) now leaves at 10.06. The 17.08 to Matlock leaves at 17.09 (Mon-Fri). The 17.26 from Lincoln now departs 17.30, Newark 17.59, Carlton 18.26. (Newark 17.58 and Carlton 18.24 Sats.). 14.17 Sun. Lincoln to Nottingham departs 14.23, Newark 14.54 and Carlton 15.22.
Midland Mainline trains will be improved in 2020
Lincoln Christmas Market: There were 12 extra trains to and from Lincoln on Saturday, December 7 and I saw 10 of these extras, plus 20 regular services out of the 45 trains to call at Carlton on that day. 251 passengers joined and alighted those 30 trains compared to 213 on 31 trains in 2018. Quite a number went direct from Nottingham so they got a seat, but returned to Carlton. Only 2 trains were full and standing at Carlton, but many 5 and 7 coach trains called at Carlton. Even the 11.24 to Nottm had room, but it was 5 coaches.
Engineering work: Sat. 1st & Sun. 2nd February. Replacement bus service between Nottingham and Newark. Sat. 14th & Sun. 15th March. Replacement bus service between Newark and Lincoln. Always check when travelling at weekends. From 2nd January fares increase by 2.7% rounded to the nearest 10p. Carlton to Nottingham off peak single is £3.10. Anytime day return £4.70. Off peak return £3.20. Carlton to Newark £6.40 single. Anytime day return £7.10. Off peak return £6.90.
Netherfield Station news
Engineering work is planned on Sunday, January 12 when Nottingham to Skegness trains will run between Nottingham and Sleaford and Boston and Skegness, with bus replacements from Sleaford to Boston. On Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 bus replacements will run on Nottingham to Skegness trains between Grantham and Sleaford.
In other news…
The last minute is now two minutes earlier: Midland Mainline trains leaving London St. Pancras station now have their doors closed two minutes before the actual departure time.
When I was young, the main clocks at stations were always set two minutes fast so that people would hurry up and be sure to catch their train. There are 2 timetables on the railway, the Public one which you see and the Working one which railway companies use. This includes timings at junctions and other passing points etc.
The working timetable can also show different timings to the public one, for example an 07.43 departure could be 07.45 in the Working timetable so no one should miss the train.
I have always thought it would be useful at Nottingham for trains departing from platforms 2 and 4, as it is a 3 minute walk from the concourse, but I don’t think it is used much nowadays as it adds 2 minutes to the perceived journey time. Having said that, some trains are in fact timed to arrive in Nottingham up to 12 minutes after leaving Carlton on what is usually a 6 or 7 minute journey, so if the train is 5 minutes late at Carlton it arrives Nottingham on time.
Annual station usage figures for 2018/19: These will now be published on January 14th
New parkway: The new Worcestershire Parkway station is due to open ‘in the New Year’. Nottingham to Cardiff trains will call there and Worcester to Paddington trains, as it is located where the two lines cross. Further information can be found at crosscountrytrains.co.uk/worcestershireparkway
200th anniversary of the Mansfield to Pinxton railway: Plans have been put together and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund for an exhibition at Nottingham Central Library in Angel Row, to show the evolution of the railway and celebrate its 200 year history. Sorry I don’t have any details of exhibition dates
My moan…
Peak-time fares at Carlton and Netherfield are higher than from Beeston, which is also 3 1/4 miles from Nottingham. Their single fare to Nottingham is £2.40 and Anytime Day Return is £2.90.
This anomaly goes back to pre-privatisation days when there was insufficient capacity on early morning trains from Carlton, so the fare was more or less doubled and a peak morning train ceased to call – ‘problem’ solved.
It has left us with an uphill struggle to have trains reinstated, and Netherfield still suffers. After we complained a few years ago, the fares were reduced slightly at peak times. Fortunately the Robin Hood ticket (formerly kangaroo) was introduced, but we have still lost potential passengers.
