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Flood alerts in Gedling borough as rain batters Notts

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Flood alerts in Gedling borough as rain batters Notts

*This flood alert has now been removed after river levels dropped*

Places in Gedling borough are at risk of flooding as torrential rain batters the county.

The Environment Agency (EA), which issues flood warnings for England, has said flooding is possible in some areas and has warned people to be prepared.

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They have issued a flood warning for River Leen and Day Brook which affects parts of Arnold and Woodthorpe.

The warning said ‘River levels are high as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads’.

The alert is expected to be updated later today. 

For more information of flooding visit the Environment Agency’s Flood Alerts site: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 0 – 2 Belper United

Marc Williams
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MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 0 – 2 Belper United

Gedling MW …………….. 0
Belper United……………. 2 (Williamson 19′, 57′)
(HT 0-1)

A Curtis Williamson strike either side of half time was enough to give Belper United all three points against Gedling Miners Welfare on Saturday afternoon at Plains Road.

Looking to bounce back from a disappointing FA Vase exit on Tuesday night, the hosts were nearly caught napping after only 3 minutes when Dean Oliver’s strike was superbly tipped onto the crossbar by Keaton Sharpe after patient build-up play by Josh Wright.

At the other end, Courtney Hasting’s tempting cross was inches from Tony Law’s outstretched boot as the striker failed to connect after getting in between Ashley Dhinsa and Ben Rushby.

Welfare started well against a Belper side more than content with the long, direct approach to striker James Rushby as they arrived in Mapperley with only one win in their opening six.

Law’s low effort with 18 minutes played stung the hands of Mark Rathbone in the visiting goal as they sought to take a stronghold early on.

Without further troubling Rathbone, the home side looked more than comfortable, however a loose ball in the middle of the park was pounced on by James Rushby to break and although forced wide by Sharpe, his square pass to Curtis Williamson saw the wide man bundle home, despite the best efforts of Luke Smith, to give Belper the lead.

Going behind deflated Gedling as they struggled thereafter to make any real possession count and lacked urgency in a game that carried a pre-season feel.

Their best effort came on the half hour after good work down the right by Josh Thornton but his cross, though collected well by Law, was slashed wide.

Shortly before the break and Sharpe had to be equal to Vickers’ effort from an angle as he did his best to ensure the hosts went into the breaking facing only a single goal deficit.

Miners restarted the brighter of the two and nearly took an inadvertent lead only 2 minutes after the break when Thornton’s free kick floated onto the crossbar with Rathbone a mere spectator.

Despite the promising spells in possession, the hosts struggled to make anything stick and their culpability of overplaying at times was proving costly and shortly before the hour mark, the visitors capitalised.

With space down the left, Williamson did well to evade Charlie Roberts’ tackle before cutting inside and unleashing a wicked effort that whistled across Sharpe into the far corner to notch his fourth of the campaign.

Hoping to now preserve their recent unbeaten league run, Miners pushed forward looking to reduce the arrears.

Smith and Roberts combined well after a patient approach on the edge of the area but the latter’s effort was catching practice for Rathbone.

2 minutes later and with their best chance of the match to score, Law’s deft flick into the path of Matt Newton was promising, but he could only spur his chance over the crossbar to with an effort that summed up Gedling’s afternoon in front of goal.

As the prospect of a second defeat of the season faced them, things may have worsened for Welfare with 20 minutes remaining when Williamson rounded Sharpe chasing his hat-trick, but his strike hit the far post before Roberts cleared.

Belper were happy to consolidate their lead and defended everything the home side threw at them, with skipper Ben Rusbhy leading by example.

Seconds remained when brother James’ rasping strike from 25-yards was tipped around by Sharpe, as referee Paul Sanderson drew an end to the game and dent Gedling’s impressive recent run.

They look to bounce back to winning ways when they travel to Rainworth Miners Welfare on Tuesday (24 September), kick off 19:45.

Gedling Miners Welfare Man of the Match – Josh Thornton

Match Attendance – 64

Referee – Paul Sanderson
Assistant Referees – Derek Spray & Dan Smith

Gedling Miners Welfare – Keaton Sharpe, Cameron Thurgood (Alex Clarson 64′), Matt Newton, Charlie Roberts (Takunda Mushambi 72′), Dean Gent, Luke Smith (c), Aaron Large, Josh Thornton, Courtney Hastings, Jimmy Spiers, Tony Law (Stephen Cox 75′)
Unused Substitutes – Ross McCaughey, Dwayne Brown
Cautions – Smith (foul 12′), Gent (foul 37′), Clarson (foul 90′)

Belper United – Mark Rathbone, Dale Stewart, Joss Walmsley, Ashley Dhinsa (Tom Rushby 43′), Ben Rushby (c), Louis Anthony, Curtis Williamson (Adam Dring 68′), Dean Oliver, James Rushby, Josh Wright, Sam Vickers (Ryan Baker 64′)
Unused Substitutes – Tom Curtis
Cautions – Dhinsa (foul 20), Williamson (foul 35′), Vickers (foul 60′)

Match report compiled and written by Marc Williams
Email: marcusa.williams5@hotmail.co.uk; Twitter: @ichbinmarc_

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 2-2 Sheffield FC

Alan Murphy
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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 2-2 Sheffield FC

NPL First Division South East
Goals: Opoku 35, Maddison 70 pen; Dan Brown 33og, Lee Cooksey 41.
Attendance: 106

Carlton Town moved a point clear at the top of the table after a 2-2 draw with Sheffield at Stoke Lane.

In an excellent game of football at a sun-drenched Bill Stokeld stadium, Club twice took the lead but the Millers were able to equalise each time.  Whilst both sides could point to poor defending or missed opportunities, in truth a point apiece was a fair outcome for sides which went into the game first and third in the table respectively.

Carlton managers Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey made two changes to the side which lost at Basford Utd in the League Cup in midweek.  In came Dan Brown and Aaron Opoku with Kyle Stovell and Elvis Otim dropping to the bench.  Darryl Thomas, returning to Carlton after a 10-year absence, was named amongst the substitutes.

The Millers had an early claim for a penalty when a shot from Tyler Blake struck Adam Chapman on the arm.  The referee turned away Carlton appeals and Sheffield broke quickly, with Brown making a superb block from the dangerous Mitchell Dunne.

Dunne then drew a good save from Jack Steggles while at the other end Opoku headed just over from a fine Oliver Clark cross.

Clark and Tom Maddison were at the heart of Carlton’s attacking moves, with both players using the ball intelligently to try and open up the Sheffield defence.  Club meanwhile were looking dangerous down the flanks, with Dunne in particular causing problems for Luke Smithson at right back.

Toby Moore saw a shot cleared off the line following a Tyler Johal cross, while Blake held off the challenge of Bradley Beatson to run onto a lovely Maddison floated pass before lifting the ball over Jonathan Hedge in the Sheffield goal.

Johal then found Opoku in the penalty area.  He pulled the ball back to Danny Elliott whose shot was comfortably saved by Hedge.

Sheffield then pushed forward and Beatson saw a header well saved by Steggled.

Opoku should have put the Millers ahead on the half hour. Maddison played a wonderful ball with the outside of his right foot to send the striker clear on goal.   With just Hedge to beat and plenty of time, Opoku elected to try and lob him from the edge of the box but his effort flew over the bar.

Sheffield made the hosts pay when they opened the scoring on 33 minutes.  Dunne raced past Smithson on the left before whipping over a dangerous cross to the far post.  The unfortunate Brown turned the ball into his own net trying to keep it away from Karl Demidh.

With two minutes Carlton were level.  Moore knocked the ball forward.  There seemed little danger but Beatson misjudged his header and Opoku reacted quickest, nipping in to head over the stranded Hedge.

Sheffield regained the lead on 41 minutes.  Dunne sent over another cross from left.  Steggles came for the ball but didn’t get there and Lee Cooksey headed home at the back post.

Steggles though kept Sheffield at bay in first half injury time, tipping a fierce shot from Demidh over the crossbar.

Brookbanks and Harvey replaced Smithson with Otim at half time and moved Brown across to right back with Johal moving to left back to deal with Sheffield’s wide threat.  It was effective as Club were unable to get in behind the Carlton defence in the same way as they had done in the first half.

Nonetheless, they continued to play some lovely football and Moore made another excellent block to deny Dunne, before Brown held off Marc Newsham in the penalty area.

Opoku then beat Rory Coleman and crossed only for Otim to stand on the ball when in sight of goal.

Clark then headed just wide from a Maddison free kick as Carlton sought an equaliser while Newsham headed just over the Millers goal.

Carlton did level on 70 minutes from the penalty spot.   Otim was brought down by Darryl Winter and Maddison fired the penalty into the top corner.

Elliott then ran at the Club defence before teeing up Blake who was denied by a fine tackle by Stuart Ludlam.

Next up it was Opoku who shot just over after some good work by Johal.

Martin Ball and Moore dealt with Sheffield’s threat down the middle but, for all their fine football, Carlton weren’t really causing the Club goalkeeper to do a great deal.  It was much the same the other way, albeit in added time Chapman saw a spectacular overhead kick fall just wide of the goal.

In truth, neither side deserved to lose and a draw was a fitting way to end a fine football match.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Smithson (Otim 46), Brown, Ball, Moore, Maddison, Elliott, Clark, Opoku, Blake, Johal.  Unused substitutes: Robinson, Stovell, Marshall, Thomas

Goals: Opoku 35, Maddison 70 pen; Dan Brown 33og, Lee Cooksey 41.

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Aaron Opoku

Attendance: 106

Fire crews from Arnold and Carlton called out as car ends up in River Trent

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Fire crews from Arnold and Carlton called out as car ends up in River Trent

Fire crews from Arnold and Carlton were called out after a car “left the road” and plunged in to the River Trent.

A woman has now been taken to hospital after the incident which took place on Hoveringham Road in Hoveringham.

The fire brigade said in a tweet they were called to the scene at 3.47pm today (September 24) and that ‘one female casualty had been taken to hospital by paramedics.”

Fire crews from the Arnold, Newark, Highfields and Carlton stations attended.

Take pictures that are out of this world during latest Back Garden Astronomy Week

Nick Salt
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Take pictures that are out of this world during latest Back Garden Astronomy Week

People in Gedling borough can learn how to take out of this world photography using just a smartphone during the latest Back Garden Astronomy Week.

The latest event, which takes place between September 28 and October 4, is aimed at those who want to discover the wonders of the night sky but don’t know where to ask.

The theme of the latest astronomy week, which is organised by BBC Sky at Night magaizine, is astrophotography.

But don’t worry, you don’t need expensive cameras to snap the stars, a new free guide will walk you though how to capture what wonders you see in the sky on your smartphone or DSLR camera.

Each amateur astrophotographer who signs up via www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden will be guided through how to capture some of the most alluring objects in the night sky, all of which can be photographed from a back garden with just a smartphone or a DSLR camera.

Participants need to sign-up before Saturday, September 28 to receive a free 58-page digital starter pack, and a daily newsletter during Back Garden Astronomy Week containing all the advice that beginners need, including; how to avoid camera shake, the right apps for low-light conditions and which accessories are best for photographing the night sky.

Chris Bramley, Editor of BBC Sky at Night Magazine said: “We’re really excited to be helping people take their first photographs of the night sky with this campaign.

We’re hoping to launch a whole new audience of budding astronomers and astrophotographers on a fascinating and life-long hobby.”

Those keen to kickstart a journey of capturing the night sky simply need to sign up at www.skyatnightmagazine.com/backgarden  

 

Howzat! Cricket club in Calverton bowled over by donation to revamp pavilion

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Howzat! Cricket club in Calverton bowled over by donation to revamp pavilion

Cricket club bosses in Calverton say they have been bowled over by a donation towards revamping its pavilion from a Nottingham housebuilder.

Calverton Cricket Club has been backed with £1,000 from Persimmon Homes Nottingham. The club is seeing junior memberships grow year-on-year and requires an upper floor to its pavilion on Woods Lane.

Having raised more than £15,000 over the last couple of years, the club aims to have installed new welfare facilities by June.

Each month the housebuilder donates up to £1,000 each to two groups or individuals through its Community Champions charity scheme. This is the same for each of Persimmon Homes’ other 30 regional businesses.

Scott Andrew, from the group, said: “It is fantastic to receive such a generous cash boost from Persimmon Homes Nottingham.

“We are in danger of outgrowing our current premises and we regularly have more than 90 children attending our Friday night kwik cricket sessions, along with their supportive friends and families.

“The pavilion is becoming very cramped because of this, with a particular pressure on our girls and ladies facilities. We are therefore hoping to extend the building upwards and moving the dressing rooms and showers upstairs.

“Persimmon’s kind donation will go a long way to making our new pavilion dream a reality – which will really help us push forward as a club.”

Neil Follows, managing director at Persimmon Homes Nottingham, said: “Calverton Cricket Club is a real community hub for those that love to play cricket on a local level.

“Supporting communities in the areas in which we build is a vital responsibility of ours and the plan for this club’s new pavilion is something we wanted to help out with.

“We’ve made it really simple to apply for funding, and we’re urging groups and charities to apply for next month’s donation by completing an online form at www.persimmonhomes.com/charity.”

Persimmon Homes will also be giving away £1million through its brand new Building Futures competition. Good causes under the brackets of health, sport and education and the arts can find out more information here https://www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/

Police issue ‘money mule’ warning to parents in Gedling borough

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Police issue ‘money mule’ warning to parents in Gedling borough

Police have issued a chilling warning to parents in Gedling borough about their children becoming “money mules”.

A money mule is someone who transfers criminal money through their own bank account on behalf of someone else, they may be paid for doing so. Criminals use money mules to launder the profits of their crimes. This is money laundering.

Police say they need parents help to stop criminals targeting their children by warning them about the dangers of becoming a money mule.

Young people are often unaware that acting as a money mule is illegal. They are approached to take part online, through social media, in person, at school, college or sports clubs.  If convicted of money laundering, the maximum sentence is 14 years imprisonment.

In 2018, there were 5,819 known cases of young people aged 14-18 using their bank accounts for money muling in the UK.

What is a money mule? – An infographic from Equifax UK

Katy Worobec, Managing Director of Economic Crime at UK Finance, said: “It may seem like an easy way to make some cash, but as well as being illegal, being a money mule means you will also be helping to fund serious crimes such as drug dealing and people trafficking.

“When you are caught your bank account will be closed and you will find it difficult to open an account elsewhere or get a mobile phone contract or credit in the future.

“Remember, never give your bank account details to anyone unless you know and trust them.”

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“The increasing use of social media means that young people have never been more vulnerable to becoming victims of crime. Many youngsters are unaware of the devastating consequences that crime can have on their future opportunities, and so parents, carers, guardians and teachers, must play an important role by ensuring young people have the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to prevent them from unwittingly falling victim to crime, or even become perpetrators themselves.”

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Involvement in crime, including money laundering could have a life changing impact on your child’s future. Conviction will limit their education, employment and financial opportunities”.

Is your child being used as a ‘money mule’? Signs to look out for…

  • Make sure your child doesn’t give their bank account details to anyone other than parents, carers or guardians.
  • Tell them to be cautious of offers of easy money, because if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  •   Look out for your child suddenly having extra cash, buying expensive new clothes or electronics with very little explanation as to how they got the money.
  • A young person involved in money muling may become more secretive, disengaged or isolated and may appear anxious.

Further information and advice about money mules is available at www.moneymules.co.uk .

In an emergency Nottinghamshire Police can be contacted by dialling 999 or if you wish to report a crime and for non-emergency matters please dial 101. 

Jobs club in Netherfield helps residents secure new roles

Emily Sanchez
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Jobs club in Netherfield helps residents secure new roles

A jobs club in Netherfield has helped find new roles for two local residents.

Gedling Homes residents looking for employment are invited to attend a weekly Work Club, which has been held in Netherfield for the past four years at St George’s Centre in the town.

Mark Crocker, who lives at Walton Court in Carlton, is one of the people the club has helped to secure a new role. Mark has been offered a post at an award-winning public house in Lowdham. Following a successful trial at the pub, the position was offered to him.

Despite one previous short-term contract, innumerable work placements, job applications and interviews, he had not been able to find a permanent job until now. Mark is convinced the CV that the Gedling Homes team helped him compile was crucial to him securing the role.

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Mark said: “I can’t wait to get started and look forward to a busy festive season.”

The Gedling Homes Work Clubs are open to all tenants. The clubs give assistance and advice with CV writing, learning interview techniques, practising interview skills and job searches. This enables tenants to be better equipped for securing permanent work at a pace that works for them.

Jenny Kaur, another Gedling tenant who has been attending the work club at Netherfield, also recently had some good news. She secured a role in retail at Lakeland Homeware shop in Nottingham.

The club in Netherfield is on every Monday from 2-4pm at St George’s Centre. There is also a club in Arnold at The Beacon every Thursday between 2-4pm.

For more information about the Gedling Homes Work Clubs, contact our Neighbourhood Engagement team on 0115 905 1515. You can also email Martin.Curtis@jigsawhomes.org.uk

Thomas Cook: Here’s what customers and employees in Gedling borough can do following the firm’s collapse

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Thomas Cook: Here’s what customers and employees in Gedling borough can do following the firm’s collapse

Thomas Cook has failed to find the money it needed to save itself from compulsory liquidation.

The Insolvency Service has confirmed this morning that that winding up orders were made against Thomas Cook Group plc and associated companies. All Thomas Cook bookings, including flights and holidays, have now been cancelled. All of Thomas Cook’s retail shops will close with immediate effect.

This will be a hugely worrying time for employees of Thomas Cook, as well as their customers. The Government has said it will do all it can to support them.

Customers

All Thomas Cook bookings, including flights and holidays, have now been cancelled. All of Thomas Cook’s retail shops will close with immediate effect.

The government is now working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to help passengers return to the UK. Depending on your location, this will be either on CAA-operated flights or by using existing flights with other airlines. This will apply to both ATOL protected passengers and those who are not protected.

If you are customer due to depart from a UK airport with Thomas Cook Airlines, please do not travel to your UK airport as your flight will not be operating and you will not be able to travel.

Passengers with ATOL protection who are yet to travel are entitled to a full refund on any future bookings. Customers without ATOL protection should speak to their credit card provider or the company they booked their holiday with. You can also speak to your travel insurance provider to see if you are able to claim back any of their costs.

Employees

If you work for Thomas Cook and have been told that you are being made redundant, the Insolvency Service has advice about claiming money you’re owed and information about where you can seek support.

The Insolvency Service website provides further detail about how to apply and how your claim will be paid.

The government’s Jobcentre Plus Rapid Response Service stands ready to help people find a new job as soon as possible by offering tailored support.

The government also intends to convene a cross-government taskforce to support employees, alongside local stakeholders. The taskforce will consider existing support schemes and will also monitor the impact on local businesses.

The Business Secretary will write to the Insolvency Service to ask them to prioritise and fast-track their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Thomas Cook going into liquidation. The investigation will also consider the conduct of the directors.

Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom said: “This will be a hugely worrying time for employees of Thomas Cook, as well as their customers. Government will do all it can to support them. I will be setting up a cross-government taskforce to monitor local impacts, will write to insurance companies to ask them to process claims quickly, and stand ready to provide assistance and advice.

“I will also be writing to the Insolvency Service to ask them to prioritise and fast-track their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Thomas Cook going into liquidation.”

Greggs anger as bakeries in borough begin charging customers 5p for paper bags

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Greggs anger as bakeries in borough begin charging customers 5p for paper bags

Greggs has announced its bakeries in Gedling borough will now charge customers 5p for paper bags.

The bakery giant, which has a string of stores across the area, sparked anger following the announcement.

The profits from the sales are to go to its Greggs Foundation charity, which supports good causes in local communities, claims Greggs.

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The decision has been met with an angry backlash from customers, with many pointing out that the government levy only applies to plastic bags – which the chain previously phased out.

Retailers with 250 or more full-time equivalent employees have to charge a minimum of 5p for plastic bags in stores and for deliveries, but smaller shops and paper bags are not included.

Andy Jacob from Arnold took to social media and expressed anger at the move.

He said: “This charges will put people off moving over to paper. They don’t need to charge for this, only plastic. I hope the money is really going to charity”

“I’ll be trying smaller places in Arnold for my daily sausage roll. Those 5ps all add up.”

The bakery isn’t the only retailer to charge for paper bags in the area. Morrisons also charge 25p for paper carrier bags. The retailer said profits from bags were being invested in plastic reduction initiatives.


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