Rather than chuck that cooking oil straight down the sink after a fabulous fry-up, why not take it to Calverton Recycling Centre where it can be used to produce green energy.
This can then be recycled to create green electricity.
A spokesman for Veolia, who manage the site at Calverton, said: “Each litre of used cooking oil tipped down the drain costs you 14 pence through water utility bills
“Once the used cooking oil is collected from the Nottinghamshire sites, it is taken to Nottingham based eco-firm Living Fuels’ state-of-the-art recovery facility, where it is turned 100% naturally into a clean, green bioliquid, LF100.
PICTURED: The council’s recycling facility in Calverton
“This bioliquid is then used in Living Fuels’ renewable energy facilities to provide carbon neutral electricity to the National Grid at times of unexpected power demand.
“Just one litre of used cooking oil can create enough ‘green’ energy to make 240 cups of tea whilst one full recycling centre tank provides enough to power a home for an entire year.”
Those taking oil to the facility are being reminded not to pour cooking oil into the used engine oil container at recycling centres.
Cooking oil from commercial properties is not accepted.
The spokesman added: “Cooking oil/fat should not be poured down kitchen sinks as this can result in blocked drains.
“Let’s help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels Notts”
A young wrestler from Arnold is hoping to pin down a regular place in the WWE line up after trials in London.
Winona Makanji was one of only 18 female wrestlers from across Europe to be invited to the WWE U.K. Performance Centre in North London for a tryout earlier this month.
After wowing judges, Winona was invited to make her WWE debut at the recent Download Festival in Leicester where a mini-tournament is held each year.
PICTURED: Winona Makani (IMAGE: Tony Knox Photography)
Following her recent debut, she is now hoping to feature more regularly in WWE competitions.
Winona has now been competing as a wrestler for two years, making her debut in the ring back in December 2017.
She competes under the name of ‘Kanji’.
Winona’s mother, Zara Hayes, said she is very proud of her daughter’s achievements.
She told Gedling Eye: “Winona has achieved all of this purely by working hard and following her dream of becoming the UK’s best female wrestler.
“She managed to wowed the officials of WWE after just three days of training with them.
(PHOTO: Tony Knox)
“Not only has she achieved all this in wrestling, she also put herself through university twice and then graduated as an ‘outstanding’ teacher.”
Winona started to seriously follow her dream of becoming a professional wrestler following the tragic death of her father.
Zara said: “Sadly, whilst at university she lost her father to a sudden cardiac death. This wasn’t expected as he was still very young. But she pushed on.
“Her one regret is her that her dad never got to see her wrestle as he was the one who introduced her to the sport when she was still a small child.”
Zara now hopes her daughter’s success will help inspire youngsters in Arnold, who have got a bad press recently after a spate of antisocial incidents in the town.
She said: “With all the bad press surrounding young people in the area involved in antisocial behaviour and youth violence, here’s one young person who is shining bright not just for the UK, but also for Arnold.”
Firstly I’d like to say goodbye to PC 3484 Jonny Groves who has now left us to join the City division.
PC 4390 Leeann Wilkinson has also now left the neighbourhood team and will be joining our Response teams based at Jubilee House.
Each area of the Gedling Borough will continue to have a dedicated Beat Manager and they are supported by a team of PCSO’s based at Carlton and Jubilee House in Arnold.
Court Results
We were recently informed that Dayle Deville (23) of Valley Road, Carlton had been found guilty of robbery at Nottingham Crown Court. This relates to a robbery in November 2018 on Rectory Road in Colwick.
Deville has now been jailed for five years.
This is a great result and I hope this sends a message that robbery will not be tolerated in our community.
Priority Updates
We are continuing to act on feedback from the community and our focus is very much on Burglary, Autocrime, ASB and Criminal Damage.
We have seen a rise in offences the Arnold area where offenders are either targeting insecure properties or damaging locks to gain access. Offences have been committed during the daytime and overnight.
I would always ask that any suspicious behaviour is reported to us and that home security arrangements are considered particularly with the holiday season and lighter nights.
The neighbourhood team have attended the area and we have spoken with residents to offer support and reassurance.
Our CID colleagues are continuing to investigate these offences and I’ll let you know of any updates.
Please contact us if you have any information that would assist with our investigation.
Following some excellent work by colleagues on our Operational Support team a 16-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an offence in Whittingham Road, Mapperley on May 18. Enquiries are still ongoing.
In terms of autocrime we have seen a slight increase of three offences in the last month owing to a rise in theft of motor vehicle. The neighbourhood policing team are continuing to carry out patrols during the daytime and into the evening. We are supported by our response colleagues who have been continuing this work overnight.
We have also seen a slight reduction in reported anti-social behaviour in the last month.
We are continuing to have a focus on this area of work and we are currently working with colleagues from Gedling Borough Council to take action against a number of people involved in anti-social behaviour.
Our Special Constables and Wardens at Gedling are carrying out patrols in support of the neighbourhood policing team. Additional patrols are planned over the coming weeks and months in identified hotspot areas and we will continue to take action against those involved in ASB.
Criminal damage is also very closely linked to anti-social behaviour and in the last month we have received two additional reports of damage in the Gedling Borough.
Significantly, we received a report of damage to the play park situated in Arnot Hill Park.
We were made aware of damage caused to the park after offenders set fire to the slide causing over £30k’s worth of damage.
After an excellent investigation working together with colleagues from Gedling Borough Council to examine CCTV footage we identified two males believed responsible. They have both been arrested and we are now working to complete outstanding enquiries before bringing this to a conclusion.
We will simply not tolerate damage to property or anti-social behaviour and we are determined to reduce incidents of this nature. We are working with colleagues at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue to raise awareness around deliberate fires and the associated dangers.
Off Road Bikes
We have had reports of off-road bikes across the Gedling Borough. On
May 18 the forces off-road bike team visited Gedling borough and were involved in high visibility patrols.
The team also engaged with members of the public and patrolled areas that are known to be frequented by off-road bikes.
We are planning future days of action and will consider enforcement action particularly where bikes are being ridden in a careless or anti-social manner.
The legislation does allow for bikes to be seized from repeat offenders.
Knife Crime
Sadly, we received a report of a stabbing at the Phoenix public house in Gedling on the morning of Saturday, May 4.
The investigation is still ongoing by CID colleagues but following the incident I met with representatives from the pub and licensing officers from Gedling Borough Council and Notts Police. We discussed ways in which we could work together to prevent further offences of this nature.
If you have any information regarding this incident please contact us quoting incident number 18 of 4th May.
We have started the process of rolling out metal detecting ‘knife wands’ to licensed premises across the County to detect those who carry knives in our community.
The force’s collision investigation unit are now carrying out an investigation into the circumstances.
If you saw this incident or have any Dashcam footage please contact us quoting police incident number 491 31/05/2019 as it may assist with our enquiries.
A groups of highly talented musicians will join forces in Gedling tomorrow night (June 22) to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Those attending the concert, which takes place at All Hallows Church, from 7pm, will be treated to music, readings and poetry all honouring those that took part in the milestone event back in 1944.
Admission is free and any donations will be given to the Men in Sheds project in Daybrook.
Firm friendships between a group of toddlers and care home residents in Arnold have been formed following the launch of a pioneering new project.
The Golden Eagles project, which launched recently in the town, aims to bridge the generational gap between seniors and children under five by bringing them together for a joint playtime each week.
The under fives, along with their parents or carers, enjoy a variety of activities with the senior citizens which are designed to encourage interaction between the two groups.
These include craft, gardening, puppetry, art, stories and songs.
So far residents at Coppice Lodge Care Home, The Manor Residential Home and the friendship club for the over 60s at Together@Arnold have all benefited from the new playgroups.
Toddlers and seniors take part in one of the joint activities
The scheme was recently launched in the town after funding was made available from the National Lottery Community Fund and is being run by Fledglings baby and toddler group, who are based at Eagle’s Nest Church.
Co-ordinator of the friendship club Together@Arnold, Kim Butler, is excited by how the project is benefiting her group.
“The children and seniors interact so well,” she said.
“The older generation helping the younger. They all join in singing time and the seniors are probably more active than they have been in a long time.”
Catherine Goddard, regional lifestyle manager at Ideal Carehomes, operator of Coppice Lodge said: “We’re thrilled to be a part of the Golden Eagles project. It’s important that residents living at Coppice Lodge are able to interact with people of all ages and we know that they really do get so much out of the children’s visits.
“There’s a real aura of happiness around the home after the visits with the residents spending a long time chatting about the children and the time they’ve spent with them.
“Our home takes its role at the heart of Arnold very seriously and initiatives such as this, from Eagle’s Nest Church, demonstrate the positive impact that this type of community collaboration can bring.”
Comedy fans of all ages can expect laughs galore when a new festival comes to pubs and venues in Linby, Newstead, Ravenshead and Papplewick next month
The NG15 Festival of Comedy is a week-long event taking place around NG15 area of the city and has been arranged by local comedy promoter, Periodic Fables.
The NG15 Festival of Comedy will hold events throughout the Annesley, Hucknall, Linby, Newstead, Ravenshead and Papplewick areas, and will feature more than a dozen Edinburgh Festival preview shows, new act nights and close the festival with a ticketed pro-comedy night that sees all proceeds going to the local Brooklyn Day Nursery.
The festival runs from Friday, July 5 to Thursday, July 11.
Most shows will work on pay-what-you-feel basis, with the audience contributing what they think the tickets were worth as the performance ends.
Tickets are now on sale for ‘Periodic Fables Comedy Night in aid of Brooklyn Day Nursery’ on Thursday 11th July, at the John Godber Centre in Hucknall. This is the finale of the festival, a magnificent fundraising Comedy Night which is headlined by the superb Chris Purchase, fresh from supporting Reginald D. Hunter on tour, and who topped the GQ’s Best 100 Jokes in the World list for 2018.
PICTURED: Comedian Samantha Pressdee is performing at The Pit Micropub in Newstead
Jen Bower, local stand up comedian and promoter behind Periodic Fables, said: “What started as a fundraising night for Brooklyn Day Nursery, putting the FUN in fundraising for my youngest son’s lovely nursery, has grown into a jam-packed week with something to tickle everyone’s comedy fancy!
“There’s a spectacular programme of comedy from some of the best comedians in the UK, and a great opportunity to see shows before they hit Edinburgh.”
Some
shows are still being finalised, but full details of all shows will be
available through NG15 Festival of Comedy
on Facebook.
Line Up:
Friday, July 5
8pm The Jollificationers’ New Comedy Night, a special edition of a regular compilation show
The Pit
Micropub, Newstead Village
Free entry
Saturday, July 6
The Pit
Comedy Weekender, Newstead Village
With pre-ordered lunch available from local baking legends, Spelt
& Rye (Annesley Road, Hucknall) and Community Chips to pre-order for tea.
All shows pay-what-you-want
Featuring:
2pm – Matt Stellingwerf: Sisyphus
3pm- Stevie Gray: Arctic Monkeys’ Midlife Crisis
5pm- Daniel Nicholas: Lessons in Nostalgia
6pm -Laura Monmoth: Trans Vision Scamp
7.30pm- Chris Purchase: Agenda Reassignment
Sunday, July 7
The Pit
Comedy Weekender, Newstead Village
With pre-ordered lunch available from local baking legends, Spelt
& Rye (Annesley Road, Hucknall) and Sunday Treats to pre-order for tea.
All shows pay-what-you-want
Featuring:
2pm – Samantha Pressdee: Covered
3pm – Kai Samra: Underclass
5pm – Chris Norton-Walker: Unexpected Item in the Gagging Area
6pm – Adele Cliff: Undershare
7.30pm – Jon Pearson: Frustrated D***
Monday, July 8
8pm – Often Funny on Tour, a festival special of popular local ‘Often Funny’ comedy nights, with host Tommy Wager
Tuesday 9th July
8pm – Mercurial Method on Tour: The Alternative, a festival edition of local ‘Mercurial Method’ comedy nights, with host Taylor Saranic bringing the best of alternative comedy
Wednesday, July 10
6.30pm – Periodic Fables goes Preview
Featuring
Ishi Khan with I’mMigrant
Pay-what-you-want
8pm – Periodic Fables goes Preview
Featuring
Matt Hobs with ‘Matt Hobs BSc (Bristolian of Science)’
Pay-what-you-want
8pm – Periodic Fables goes Preview
Featuring Alex
Farrow with ‘A-Level Philosophy’
Pay-what-you-want
Thursday, July 11
7.30pm – Periodic Fables Comedy Night in aid of Brooklyn Day Nursery
Featuring Chris Purchase, Hannah Silvester and support from Katie
Brown, Mark Row and Andy Baker
John Godber
Centre, Hucknall
Tickets on sale now: £8.50 early bird (until Jun 11th) then £10Buy
through Eventbrite.co.uk (search for Brooklyn Day Nursery)
The company awarded the new train franchise that will run trains serving stations in Gedling borough has revealed plans for major investment and also their new branding.
The firm say they plan to invest £600 million on brand new bi-mode intercity trains and faster, modern, refurbished trains across the East Midlands.
The new logo for East Midlands Railway
The colour scheme for the new trains
As well as improved stations, faster journey times and 40% more capacity into cities like Nottingham, the company has also announced a new identity for the franchise.
The East Midlands Railway brand identity will be introduced from 18th August 18 and will be known as ‘EMR’.
It will have distinct purple and white branding colours that will be applied gradually onto trains, stations, websites and posters.
Stewart Fox-Mills, Abellio’s commercial director, said: “We are investing £600 million on improving the railway across the East Midlands and this will include a striking new and durable brand for our new East Midlands Railway.
“It is the first demonstration of our commitment to deliver a long-term step change in the quality of rail service in the East Midlands.”
A teenager from Arnold could be recognised for her volunteer work at an award ceremony shining the spotlight on Nottinghamshire’s inspirational young people.
Naomi began volunteering when she was just 13, making a choice to give her time and skills to the community.
Organisers say ‘she has been nominated for being mature beyond her years and making significant steps in her skills and ability to teach performing arts.’
The closing date for nominations is tomorrow (Friday, June 21) with nominations already coming in thick and fast from youth leaders, teachers , family members and peers.
Councillor Philip Owen, the county council’s chairman of the Children and Young People’s committee, said: “We have already been receiving nominations that are truly inspirational and reflect the community spirit and selfless efforts of so many young people from every part of the county.
“The 4Uth awards are a celebration of young people and how they can make a real difference, whether it is a young person caring for people around them, their work on community projects or their volunteering efforts.”
A judging panel made up of the Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, the chairman of the Young People’s Board and other senior county council officers will select an overall winner to be unveiled at an Awards evening at County Hall on Friday, 22 November. District winners will be announced in early September.
Council leader, Councillor Kay Cutts said:“The 4Uth awards are a wonderful way to highlight how many of our young people across the county are triumphing over adversity.
“There is still time to make a young person’s day and shine a spotlight on their special achievements.”
A pensioner from Arnold has started his new century in style despite a stay in hospital.
Staff at the Queen’s Medical Centre helped John Moore celebrate his 101st birthday yesterday (June 19) by throwing him a party on the ward with cake, cards and balloons.
Mr Moore, who was born in 1918, marked the day with cake and company on ward C53.
John previously served in the Royal Air Force and currently lives in Arnold.
Mr Moore enjoyed the celebrations and was keen to thank staff for organising his party.
He said: “I’ve had a good day and I’ve liked everything that has been going on today”
He gave thumbs up to the ward staff and offered to share the rest of his cake to the ward.
Kay Hornby, discharge co-ordinator on ward C53 said: “John was really excited about his birthday; he was up at 6am telling everyone about his big day.
“We thought it would be a great idea to help him celebrate by getting him a cake and singing happy birthday to him.
“It’s important for patients to celebrate their birthdays and 101 years-old is a big birthday to celebrate.
“We try to encourage celebrating birthdays to make hospital life feel as close to normal life as possible and not only does it improve the wellbeing of a patient but staff can also enjoy the celebrations too”
Primary schools across Gedling borough are being urged to apply for a free Team GB sports day pack to help give their event a winning edge.
The British Olympic Association, partnered with Persimmon Homes in January 2019, as it prepares for Tokyo 2020 and beyond.
As part of the partnership, there are hundreds of inspiring
Team GB sports day packs to be handed out to local primary schools to help
pupils celebrate the Olympic values of respect, excellence and friendship.
The events will be held in collaboration with the British
Olympic Foundation’s youth engagement programme, Get Set, created to inspire a
generation of young people.
Neil Follows, managing director for Persimmon Homes
Nottingham said: “We have always believed in supporting the communities where
we build and have a history of helping grassroot sports, which includes
activities run by schools.
“The summer term is always a busy time, and thanks to our
partnership with Team GB, we hope these packs will add a bit of extra
excitement to one of the biggest days in every schools’ calendar.
“Infant and primary schools just need to email us to apply
for a sports day pack and one will be sent out to them, providing the
essentials needed to give their school sports day a special Team GB twist.”
The packs include a Team GB sports day schedule, a selection
of Team GB stickers, sports day posters, a winner’s certificate and three
further certificates to celebrate students who show the Olympic Values,
together with a Team GB bunting activity sheet to help decorate the sports
field, and a sports day reporting activity sheet to help pupils create their
own news articles.
Schools wishing to apply should email contact@persimmonhomes.com providing their school name and address.
