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Calverton mum to launch new green scheme in bid to help ‘protect the future’ for her young daughter

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Calverton mum to launch new green scheme in bid to help ‘protect the future’ for her young daughter

A Calverton mum is planning to launch a new green scheme in the village to help ‘protect the future’ for her young daughter.

Jessica Feargrieve wants to encourage people in the village to recycle more and also promote the efforts of local businesses who are attempting to go plastic-free.

As part of the scheme, Jessica intends to set up a drop-off point for items which can’t be recycled by the council and send them to Terracycle – a firm which says it can collect and recycle almost any form of waste.

PICTURED: Young mum Jessica Feargrieve with her 15-month-old daughter

The young mum will also campaign to reduce the use of single-use plastics in the village and also launch a pop-up shop to promote local firms who are making the effort to go plastic free.

A leaflet is also currently being produced -on recycled paper of course- and will soon be distributed to help get local people on board with the scheme.

Local MP Mark Spencer has also committed to help promote the project.

Jessica is now hoping people will support the scheme.

She told Gedling Eye: “It is early days and I’m still in the planning stages for the project, but I am trying to spread the word.

“We have to do something now about the plastic problem and also encourage more recycling. There is no longer enough time to say ‘we’ll do it tomorrow’ if we want to help save our planet”

“My little girl is the reason behind why I want to take up this cause as I want to protect her future.”

For more information you can join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2275549452563895 or email Jessica at createagreenercommunity@outlook.com

Arnold floods: Gedling Borough Council to help clear up damaged properties

Emily Sanchez
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Arnold floods: Gedling Borough Council to help clear up damaged properties

Residents whose homes were hit by flooding in Arnold over the past few days are being offered help to clean up their properties by the local council.

Gedling Borough Council are sending teams to the town to help those who need help removing damaged items from their gardens and properties.

A number of staff and crew will be on the two main roads were the damaged was caused, Bentwell Avenue and Bonington Drive tomorrow (Wednesday, 19) from 9am to offer assistance.

Several properties were damaged by the rainfall that occurred on Wednesday 12 causing large scale damage to gardens and severe flooding in a handful of properties.

Sandbags were used to help protect properties from flooding (IMAGE:GBC)

Six large skips will be provided by the council as part of its responsibility to help support clear up operations after flooding incidents.

The council officers will help move large, heavy items that can be moved safely, assist with dismantling of garden sheds, remove broken glass and stack fence posts. All homeowners are advised to talk to their insurers before moving any items.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr Michael Payne said: “A number of households have been affected by the floods and we want to do what we can to try and alleviate the task of getting their homes and gardens back to normal.

“We will be there from tomorrow morning to help lift heavy items, remove damaged goods and get the clear up started.

“We are doing everything we can to support the families dealing with this terrible situation and we are calling on any residents who want to offer their support to come along tomorrow morning and help out.”

Police appeal after rings and cash stolen during burglary in Gedling

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Police appeal after rings and cash stolen during burglary in Gedling

Police are appealing for witnesses with information following a burglary in Gedling.

The incident took place on June 6, 2019 between 7.15am and 3pm on Main Road, Gedling.

Seven rings was stolen, as well as cash.

If you have any information please call 101 quoting incident number 535 of 6 June 2019. 

Rare insect species found at wildlife reserve in Netherfield

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Rare insect species found at wildlife reserve in Netherfield

Two rare insects have been discovered at a nature reserve in Netherfield.

A rare Black Colonel Soldier Fly, Odontomyia tigrina, has been found at the Netherfield Lagoons Local Nature Reserve.

Local experts say this is probably the first record of this patchily distributed fly species for Nottinghamshire.

This important find follows the discovery of a rare moth, the Light Knot-grass, at the site.

PICTURED: The Light Knot-grass

This moth has not been recorded in Nottinghamshire since before 1916. The only official Notts record being of 2 larvae found amongst heather at Sherwood Forest in 1858 and another of 7 larvae near Edwinstowe in 1897.

PICTURED: The Black Colonel Soldier Fly

Mark Glover, Chair of the Gedling Conservation Trust, that owns and manages the Netherfield Lagoons said the finds underline the huge importance of the nature reserve.

He said: “The site is Gedling’s most important site for wildlife and one of the best habitats in the County.

“More than 1000 invertebrates have been recorded at the reserve so far, as well as hundreds of plants, birds, mammals and amphibians.’

For more information please contact Mark Glover 0n 07850 768337

TV cameras capture Notts cops tackling incidents in Arnold and Carlton

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TV cameras capture Notts cops tackling incidents in Arnold and Carlton

Police incidents in Arnold and Carlton will feature in tonight’s latest instalment of Cops UK: Bodycam Squad.

Broxtowe officers PCs Keith Parkes and Joe Tennyson are in pursuit but the driver isn’t stopping, What happens next? You’ll have to tune into the Really Channel at 9pm on Monday (17 June 2019) to find out.

PCs James Gill and Richard Elliott are called to a crash involving five cars in Carlton

Officers are also called to a pub in Arnold to make arrests after reports of a disturbance

Cops are also called out to a domestic-related disturbance in Carlton.

Tune in at 9pm tonight Monday (June 17) to the Really Channel (on Sky 142 or Freeview 17) to catch the new episode.

Crowds brave the rain at Arnold Carnival

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Crowds brave the rain at Arnold Carnival

The rainy weather didn’t stop the crowds from getting in the carnival spirit as the town of Arnold was brought to life at the weekend.

Families from all over Gedling borough gathered to enjoy the carnival, despite the cold and wet weather.

Gedling Borough Council remained steadfast and refused to let the rain and wind put a dampener on the three-day event, which included live music, fairground rides, food stalls and craft tents.

Liz Banks from Carlton said: “We’re so glad it’s on. We come every year and thought it might be off due to the rain. Luckily it’s not a mudbath like the Download Festival.

Crowds brave the rain to watch live entertainment (PIC: Gedling Eye)
The event was plastic free

Brian Simpson from Lowdham said: “As good as ever. Good music and a nice pint of Guinness. What a great way to spend a weekend.”

Tony Phillips from Netherfield didn’t think the event would take place.

“We thought it would be off, he said.

“But we were really glad it was on. The kids love it and can go on the park afterwards. They’ve all had ice creams and loved the fair. Nice food too.

“It was nice to see Vernon Coaker the MP here too. I said ‘hello’. It’s good he supported the event.”

Lucy Jones from Mapperley thought the weather had put people off.

She said: “I don’t think they are as many stalls or people as last time. It’s probably the poor weather.

The year’s event, for the first time, was plastic clever.

The aim was to reduce the big plastic polluters – plastic stirrers, drinking straws, cutlery and single use plastic cups.

This includes using a returnable cup deposit scheme for the bar and asking all catering teams to consider suitable replacements such as wooden straws, cutlery and food containers.

This scheme is part of Gedling Borough Council’s plastic clever council initiative.

Police appeal after thieves hit occupant with stick during burglary in Burton Joyce

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Police appeal after thieves hit occupant with stick during burglary in Burton Joyce

Police are appealing to the public for help in tracking down three men broke into a house in Burton Joyce and attacked the occupant with a stick when he confronted them.

Officers are investigating the burglary, which happened in Church Road at about 7.30pm on Friday (June 14, 2019), and are appealing for anyone who saw anything or who has any information to get in touch.

The victim was awoken by some banging noises coming from downstairs. He was then confronted in the house by three men in the house, one of whom hit him with a wooden stick, causing minor injuries.

The occupant then shut his bedroom door, climbed out of his window onto the garage and alerted a neighbour.

The offenders, whose faces were covered, then ran out the property through the front door, taking a walking stick with them. No other items were taken.

The offenders are believed to be white and aged in their early 20s.

Detective Sergeant Matt Scott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing, including carrying out house-to-house enquiries and checking any CCTV opportunities, and we’re asking anyone who saw anything suspicious around the time of the incident to get in contact with us.

“Did you see or hear anything? Did you see a group of men running from the scene? If you have any information please come forward as it could be crucial to our investigation.

“This was a distressing incident for the victim. Thankfully he wasn’t seriously injured but he has been left very shaken by what happened.

“We’d like to reassure people that officers are working very hard on this investigation and we are doing everything we can to find those responsible and bring them to justice.”

Anyone who has any information about the burglary is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 859 of 14 June 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Four arrested after reports of fight in Mapperley Park

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Four have been arrested after police were called following reports of a fight in Mapperley Park.

Police say the incident took place during the early hours of this morning (June 15).

Officers were called to Ebers Road just before 5.40am.

A man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle.

It’s not believed any injuries were inflicted with a knife but officers recovered two knives from the scene.

The men, aged 53, 36, 28 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in police custody.

Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 169 of 15 June 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Incident Number: 000169-15062019

Arnold Carnival is ON despite heavy rainfall

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Arnold Carnival is ON despite heavy rainfall

Grab your brollies and macs because despite the heavy rainfall – Arnold Carnival is ON!

Festival-goers had voiced concerns that the three-day event in Arnot Park, which begins tonight (14), could be cancelled due to heavy rain, but the council have now confirmed in a tweet that the event is still going ahead.

A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council said: “The Arnold Carnival is going ahead, we won’t let a few showers get in the way of a good time.

“The stage is up and it all kicks off at 6pm tonight.

“Obviously, we are watching the weather and we will update you if anything changes.”

You can see the full line-up for the event here: https://www.gedling.gov.uk/media/gedlingevents/images/Arnold%20Carnival%20Line%20up.pdf?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn

Fine medal haul for young boxers with Carlton-based club after success at Box Cup competition

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Fine medal haul for young boxers with Carlton-based club after success at Box Cup competition

There were medals galore for young boxers from Phoenix ABC who recently took part in a prestigious regional tournament.

The youngsters earned two golds and two silvers for the Burton Road club at the East Midlands Box Cup in Grantham.

More than 400 boxers took part in the three-day tournament with finalists being awarded gold and silver.

Current national junior champion and Phoenix ABC fighter Sinead Willbye, 14, boxed in the final against Tilly Hymers, of Guildford City ABC.

This turned out to be one the best and most talked about contests of the day with both boxers giving their all.

After three hard-fought rounds, Sinead was declared winner by a unanimous decision and was awarded the gold medal.

15-year-old Lyas Smith 15 was also in fine form over the weekend, winning by unanimous decision in the quarters and semis.

In the final he took on local rival Jack Smith of Bad Boys ABC in Clifton.

Lyas was much shorter and boxed a very smart fight, moving in and out to Jack miss before landing his own shots.

Lyas was declared the winner by unanimous decision and awarded the gold medal.

14-year-old Paddy Smith took on Diljah Singh of Islington ABC from London.

Both boxers were evenly matched and the bout was a real chess match.

After three rounds, Singh was named victor after a split decision in a very close contest. Paddy was awarded the sliver medal.

Darragh Walsh, 13, took on Cole Weston of Ingles Gym in Sheffield.

Again another closely matched contest with both boxers giving everything. Weston was declared the winner by split decision and Darragh was awarded the sliver medal. 

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