An air ambulance had to make a surprise landing at a primary school in Colwick yesterday so it could attend a local incident.
Children at St John’s C of E primary school were shocked to see the emergency service vehicle land unannounced in land at the front of the school – the only land locally which could accomodate it.
Teachers quickly led pupils outside so they could watch the action unfold.
The school captured the visit on video, which can be seen at their website.
Once the incident was over, pilots talked to the children and also let them look inside the helicopter before again taking to the skies.
In a tweet, the air ambulance crew thanked the school.
They wrote: “Thank you to St John the Baptist School in Colwick today for the loan of their school field, allowing us to attend an incident nearby.
“It is not everyday we land at a school with their own plane in the playground.”
They added: “Hope you all had fun looking around the helicopter.”
HM54: Thank you to St John the Baptist School in Colwick today for the loan of their school field, allowing us to attend an incident nearby. It is not everyday we land at a school with their own plane in the playground!!! Hope you all had fun looking around the helicopter!! pic.twitter.com/lhrVC0wUIQ
Pupils at Haddon Primary School in Carlton swapped their books for broomsticks during a magical day learning the Harry Potter sport of Quidditch.
The Muggles were being taught the sport made famous in the series
of books by JK Rowling as part of the school’s promotion of reading.
Haddon Primary School head teacher Nina Capek said the lessons were being used as a way to ignite children’s interest and love of reading.
She said: “The Quidditch lessons were a great way of giving
children a first-hand experience we could use to tie into our promotion of
reading, and it has certainly created some excitement around school.”
Year 6 pupil Callum Perry took part and said he had read
about the game but never played it.
He said: “I have read all of the Harry Potter books and I
know that Harry Potter plays Quidditch, so I was looking forward to having a
go. I really enjoyed the day and I especially enjoyed it when we played the big
game. Although I had to be in Slytherin team!”
Pupil Ashton Chadwick said he ‘got lucky ‘when he was picked
as the Golden Snitch for the match
“I have read all of the Harry Potter books and the
‘Philosopher’s Stone’ is my favourite,” he said.
“I knew about Quidditch and all of the rules before we took part in it as I loved reading the books.
“I really enjoyed the matches, but I really loved being the ‘Golden Snitch’ in the game. I will definitely read the books again after this day.”
Taking the lessons was Darren Hill of Sporting Dreams with a
children’s version of the game called Kidditch
He said, “I try to leave children with a good understanding
of how the game is now played competitively and to do it in a fun and fast
paced way. We have music playing and all of the equipment is safe for
youngsters to use. They quickly get to grips with a new sport and have a lot of
fun doing it.”
Head teacher Nina Capek added: “Haddon Primary School’s mottos are ‘Dream big’, ‘Aim high’ and ‘Make every day as exciting as the first’ and flying on broomsticks and recreating this well-known and much talked about game certainly brought the texts to life for children.
“There was a real magical buzz around the school, from both
children and adults, as everyone experienced a new sport and it triggered
discussions around favourite characters and scenes in the stories.
“Who knows, maybe one day we will see a Haddon Primary School team winning the Quidditch world cup!”
A series of play days are being organised by Gedling Borough Council for kids across the borough over the summer and the good news is – they’re free!
The first free play day takes place in Calverton on July 20 at William Lee Memorial Park on Park Road, Calverton between 1.00pm – 4.00pm
This year’s event will have the theme of “Pirates and Princesses”.
The Play Day is being organised by Gedling Borough Council and the Calverton Play Day Committee and funded by Calverton Parish Council, Gedling Borough Council and with extra donations from local individuals and companies.
Gedling Play Forum will provide art & craft activities using materials that would have gone to landfill. There will be a Climbing Wall, Body Zorbs, KMX Karts and Laser Quest.
Kids can also try their hand at Sherwood Bushcraft, mini Crazy Golf, Drumming and story Workshop, Face Painting and lots of other exciting free things to do.
Organisers said: “Children may get in a mess, so don’t wear your Sunday best!”
The free Arnold Play Day event takes place on Wednesday, August 7 at Arnot Hill Park between 1pm-4pm
Gedling Play Forum and Gedling Borough Council present another chance for under 14s in the area to express themselves through creative and imaginative play.
Gedling Play Forum will provide art & craft activities using materials that would have gone to landfill.
Have a go at the mini skate ramp park in the Park View car park, try your hand at Sherwood Bushcraft skills, join in with the drumming workshop and have your face painted.
A spokesman for the council said: “Something for all ages and abilities, so wear your play clothes and be prepared to get very messy.”
The free event for children in Carlton and Gedling takes place on Wednesday, August 21 at Burton Road Recreation Ground between 1pm-4pm.
Gedling Play Forum will provide art & craft activities using materials that would have gone to landfill.
Have a go at the mini skate-jam on the Skate-park, learn new survival skills with Sherwood Bushcraft. Mini golf/putting green, face painters and drumming workshops.
Parents must be in attendance at all times if their children are attending an event.
Additional information can be obtained from Lorraine Brown,
Events & Play Officer
It is not believed anyone was seriously injured in the incident.
Jamal Roberts of Bateman Gardens, Hyson Green is set to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
The 23 and 22-year-old men who were arrested on Tuesday 25 June 2019 have been bailed with conditions.
Two women from Gedling and Mapperley have shared their stories about their encounters with cancer in a bid to encourage people to get involved in a new campaign for Marie Curie.
Helen Scott from Mapperley and Rosie St John, who lives in Gedling, became friends after joining the Marie Curie Mapperley and Arnold Fundraising Group.
Both were inspired to raise funds for Marie Curie following their own personal experiences with life limiting illness.
They hope to use their stories to inspire individuals to organise or attend a Blooming Great Tea Party with tons of tasty home-baked or shop-faked treats.
The money raised at the Blloming Great Tea Parties will support the work of Marie Curie in Nottinghamshire, including the funding of a clinical support line, where people with any clinical questions or concerns can speak to an Information and Support Nurse.
Helen said, “When my dad was diagnosed with cancer it was
his wish to stay at home. Marie Curie provided the care and support he needed
to make this possible.
Mel Giedroyc is showing her support for this year’s Blooming Great Tea Party campaign from Marie Curie
“Being a member of a Marie Curie fundraising group and organising events like our tea party is rewarding, enjoyable and inspiring. We get to eat cake for charity. What more could you want?
“Baking has become a family affair with my daughter, brother and nephews all making cakes for the Blooming Great Tea Party. Baking with my family is great, doing it for a great cause is even better.”
Rosie said, “I was diagnosed with cancer in 2013, so whilst I am well enough I want to do everything I can to help a worthwhile cause. I’ll be faking my bakes, as the only thing I like to make is restaurant reservations!
Nottinghamshire people should get involved, enjoy themselves
and feel proud that they have a great city full of great people.”
The Mapperley and Arnold Fundraising Group hope to raise £500 at their tea party this weekend with special guests, Forest legend, Liam O’Kane and BBC Radio Nottingham’s Dean Jackson in attendance.
There’ll be plant sales, toys, ‘strawbs and cream’ stalls, raffles and refreshments.
If you’d like to join Rosie and Helen at their open event, pop down to the Good Shepherd Church Hall in Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT, this Saturday (June 29) from 11am – 1pm.
If you’d be interested in ‘Baking’ or ‘Faking’ your own
Blooming Great Tea Party, ‘donating’ to a party near you, or joining a
fundraising group, get in touch with Marie Curie by calling our freephone
number 0845 052 4184, or check out the website www.mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty
.
The clock is ticking down until Gedling Gala Day which takes
place on July 6 from noon.
The theme of this year’s event – which is being held in Willow Park – is Vintage.
There’s something for everyone at this year’s event with
fairground rides, live entertainment and refreshments on offer.
There will also be lots of stalls including local
information, charities, crafts, and cupcakes – plus an area for kids with
Gedling Play Forum, and activities for the whole family.
PICTURED: People enjoy the first Gedling Village Family Gala back in 1977 (PICTURE: Bill Fenton)
It is predicted to cost £90,900 this year, some of which is
being spent with a private app development company.
Next year, the council expects to have to spend £47,000, and
then £41,000 in future years to run the app.
It is hoped spending on the new app could lead to savings in
other areas. For example, the council said if take-up is good, there is
potential to reduce the number of calls to its call centre.
It will be rolled out in two phases, with the first being a
more basic app, and the second including personalisation, reporting functions,
connections with other Notts public services and local news sites.
A council report on the issue said: “The aim of the MyNotts
app is to make it easier and improve engagement and access to council information,
services and wider Nottinghamshire organisations.
“In reviewing processes and considering technological and
automated developments, consideration will be given to the needs and abilities
of all residents to access services to ensure that any approaches developed do
not disadvantage groups.”
However some frustration was voiced by councillors over how
long the scheme was taking.
Cllr John Cottee represents Keyworth for the Conservatives,
and said: “I just want us to get on with it. I know we are doing it but it just
feels a bit slow.”
The work on the app was first started in September 2017. It
is not yet known exactly when the app launched.
Police officers have arrested three people during a raid in the city centre during the early hours of this morning (25) following a shooting in Arnold.
The men aged 23, 22, and 20 have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
The incident happened at Roundwood Road on Saturday (June 8).
It is not believed anyone was seriously injured in the incident.
Armed officers made the arrests at Lexington Place, Plumptre Street in the city centre at around 1.30am.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “There is a scene currently still on with officers continuing there investigations and working closely with Nottinghamshire Fire and rescue who are assisting with the recovery of items.
Officers continue to appeal for any information regarding the incident to ring 101, quoting incident number 320 of 8 June 2019.
Two girlguides from Woodthorpe were bowled over to be selected as trophy bearers during recent matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
12-year-old Ruby Neil and Charlotte Holford, 14, were invited to walk out with teams during the Australia v Bangladesh and India v New Zealand matches at Trent Bridge.
Both Charlotte and Ruby are members of 1st A Woodthorpe Guide Unit and also promising cricketers: Ruby is a member of Gedling Colliery Cricket Club’s Girls U-15 and U-13 squads as well as Nottinghamshire Cricket Board’s U-13 squad while sports-mad Charlotte has just completed her Baden-Powell Challenge – the highest award a Guide can achieve – and is already planning to train as a PE teacher when she leaves school.
PICTURED: Ruby Neil
The girls were nominated as trophy bearers by Woodthorpe Guide Leader Elaine Davey.
She said: “I heard that the hunt was on for youngsters who had done something special in a cricketing context.
PICTURED: Charlotte Holford
“Charlotte and Ruby had demonstrated such potential and enthusiasm for cricket when our Guides and Brownies took part in coaching sessions given by Notts CCC at our meeting place in Woodthorpe last year last year that I knew they would be the right girls for the job!”
“Sadly the girls couldn’t wear their Guide uniforms for the occasion. Kit on the day comprised special shirts which they get to keep as mementoes of the part they played in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. “
Enquiries
about membership and volunteering opportunities with Girlguiding
Nottinghamshire are always welcome: for details call County HQ on 0115 987 7220
or visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk
Police have launched an appeal after a man and woman were seriously assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 23).
Nottinghamshire Police were called just before 2.30am to a report that a 57-year old man and 50-year old woman had been injured during the assault, which happened on Carlton Hill near to its junctions with Albert Avenue and Curzon Avenue.
East Midlands Ambulance Services (EMAS) crews attended to treat the pair for their injuries.
The woman sustained cuts that will require stitching, while the man suffered potentially life-altering head and facial injuries.
Detective Sergeant Charlotte Henson from Nottinghamshire Police, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have launched an investigation following what is a particularly nasty assault that left both victims requiring medical treatment for their injuries.
“We are particularly keen to trace the suspect in this incident, who was believed to have been with a woman of a similar age in the moments before the assault.
“The man we would like to speak to is described as white, aged in his early-to-mid twenties, is around six feet tall and was wearing a white top. He is believed to have left the scene on foot with the woman in the direction of Carlton Square.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the Carlton Hill area around the time of this assault to come forward with any information they have or any dashcam footage that they believe could help our teams to identify the man responsible for this assault.”
