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Gedling projects and schemes get council cash boost

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Gedling projects and schemes get council cash boost

More than £32,000 is set to be spent on projects around Gedling borough.

A number of community groups and charities are to get a share of the £350,000 being offered in grants by Nottinghamshire County Council as part of their Local Improvement Scheme.

The Scheme is helping local communities to be more vibrant and sustainable by providing grants to local organisations.

County Councillors gave the go ahead to the funding for eight schemes at the latest Communities and Place Committee meeting.

Linby Parish Council will receive £1,181 for a new gateway sign to enhance the entrance into the conservation village from Church Lane. The old sign is outdated and has been installed within the Ashfield boundary, which is incorrect. The Parish Council will also get £6,667 to carry out restoration to the bottom cross in the village.

Friends of Moor Pond Woods have been awarded £3,884 to improve access for both able and disabled visitors to the wet woodland site at Papplewick Dam. This will involve rebuilding the Leen bridge, continuing path improvements, undertaking erosion control and providing an information board.

Newstead Parish Council will be awarded £7,092 to improve the facilities on the current skate park.

Phoenix Farm Open Door Project (The Ark) will get £4,025 for new carpets, furniture, new flooring in the kitchen and toilets and new economical lighting throughout the building. They will also purchase new play equipment.

St Albans Parish Council will be given £1,750 for two Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPAD).

Woodborough Community Association have been awarded £3,500 to reconfigure access to enable vehicular access to the Association store, move road sign, resiting of the door for the health and safety of volunteers. £3,500 Recommended Gedling

Woodborough Parish Council will install 2 springers near the entrance to the Governors’ Field so that children with disabilities have an exciting and safe play area with the £4,300 they have been awarded.

Committee Vice-Chairman, Councillor John Handley, said: “This funding scheme is a great example of how Nottinghamshire County Council is helping local communities to help themselves.

“Successful bids include new village gateway signs which will help give these communities even more of a sense of identity – and a chance to showcase their history. 

“Many congratulations to those who have been successful and we look forward to seeing these projects progress over the coming months.”

The Local Improvement Scheme has a number of aims and objectives which include:

• Supporting local communities to make Nottinghamshire a great place to live, work, visit and relax.

• Helping people to help themselves through encouraging volunteering and community involvement.

• Encouraging the protection and development of the local environment and heritage

•Supporting Members in their roles as community leaders to respond to local ideas that bring community and economic benefit to the county.

Eligible organisations can apply for one-off capital grants up to a maximum of £50,000 in support of local projects that meet the LIS strategic aims:

The County Council are able to provide free help and support for organisations to consider the implications of the funding decision – this support may include free advice on alternative sources of funding. To find out more about this service, please email the Communities team: cvs.team@nottscc.gov.uk

Police step up patrols in Arnold after firearms incident

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Police step up patrols in Arnold after firearms incident

Police say they have stepped up patrols in Arnold following a ‘firearms discharge’ over the weekend.

A man is believed to have fired a shotgun toward the driver of a vehicle in Roundwood Road, at 11.45am on Saturday (8) 2019.

There was no apparent damage or injuries as a result of the incident.

The scene has been forensically examined and officers have carried out house-to-house enquires and viewed CCTV footage in the area as enquiries continue to establish the circumstances.

Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Clearly this has been a distressing incident for people in the area as it is very unusual in this neighbourhood but we have increased patrols and a team of detectives is working hard to identify those involved and locate the firearm used.

“The incident is thought to have been targeted and we are keeping an open mind about whether it is linked to a recent series of firearms incidents in the city area.

“We are following up a number of lines of enquiry but I would urge anyone with information about the incident to contact us on 101 quoting incident 320 of 8 June 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Witness appeal after ‘firearms incident’ in Arnold

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Witness appeal after ‘firearms incident’ in Arnold

Police are appealing for witnessess after reports of a possible firearms incident in Arnold.

Officers were called at 11.45am on June 8, 2019 following reports of a possible firearm incident in Roundwood Road

It’s believed two men was seen running away from the incident.

There have been no reports of any injuries.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information to ring 101 quoting incident 320 of 8 June 2019.

Sculptures in Gedling Country Park are targeted AGAIN by vandals

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Sculptures in Gedling Country Park are targeted AGAIN by vandals

Wildlife sculptures which have been a target for vandals in Gedling Country Park have been found damaged again.

The damage was discovered by park visitor Alex Spencer, who captured the photo showing one of the sculptures lying on the floor.

PICTURE: Alex Spencer

He said: This was taken at about 22:15 last night (June 7).

“I didn’t try to put it back on its bolts or anything just incase its damaged in any other way.”

This is the third time vandals have attacked the statues since they were added at the park last year.

The sculptures are part of a new nature trail which was opened to the public last summer.

The wooden artwork was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Co-op Gedling’s community fund along with a donation from Cllr Michael Payne’s funding pot.

Diabetes warning: Arnold opticians urging people to get their eyes checked regularly to detect condition

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Diabetes warning: Arnold opticians urging people to get their eyes checked regularly to detect condition

An opticians in Arnold is urging people to get their eyes checked regularly to help detect the early signs of diabetes – a condition that can cause severe damage to the body if left untreated.

Experts at Specsavers on Front Street say those suffering with diabetes are up to 20 times more likely to lose their sight than those without the condition. However, only one in five adults are aware that their optician can detect the signs.

That is why, this Diabetes Awareness Week (June 10-16), Specsavers in Arnold is highlighting the importance of having regular eye tests.

Vineet Nehra, store director from Specsavers in Arnold, said: ‘An estimated 1 million people in the UK are living with diabetes without even realising it – meaning they’re at huge risk of developing serious eye health complications and even sight loss.

‘Diabetes is one of the fastest growing health conditions today – fuelled by record levels of obesity, excessive sugar consumption and sedentary lifestyles. If we continue to turn a blind eye to the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as a result, we can only expect to see the number of undiagnosed cases escalate.’

A complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy where high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the back of the eye. If left untreated it can cause blindness.

New details revealed about Arnold Carnival which will be ‘plastic clever’

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New details revealed about Arnold Carnival which will be ‘plastic clever’

More details about Arnold Carnival have been released, ahead of the celebration which begins next Friday (June 14).

This year’s Arnold’s carnival will be held over three days instead of the usual two as the carnival expands with more entertainment across the weekend of June 14, 15 and 16. 

The free family event returns to Arnot Hill Park, starting on Friday evening, with a line-up including over 30 live music and dance acts, arts and crafts activities, fun fair, BMX and skateboarding sessions and more.

Launching the new Friday night event are local five piece band, 94 Gunships, whose music ranges from blues pop to jazz folk and funk rock. The Mayor of Gedling will be opening the event at 6pm and there will be entertainment until 10.30pm.

The Joe Strange Band headline the main stage on Saturday evening. The band have been playing together for over 10 years, playing a huge range of genres making sure there is something for everyone.

PICTURED: Children enjoy the water balloon attraction at one of the past Arnold Carnivals (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

Sunday opens with a service by Arnold Churches Together and closes with headliners, Reggae on the Rocks. The five-piece band specialise in reggae and soul music and are known for their performances of popular reggae tracks as well as their unique reggae versions of well-loved classics.

Along with performances from professional musicians, there will also be a variety of community music, dance groups, local school bands, choirs and solo artists performing over the weekend.

The carnival has more to offer besides music, with a fun fair, craft, charity and trade stalls and a dedicated food and drink court with a fully licensed bar. Children’s arts and crafts activity sessions will be hosted by Gedling Play Forum.

The event this year will be, for the first time, plastic clever. The aim is 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.

The event is free to attend on all three days with something for all the family to enjoy. Parking is limited but there will be additional free spaces available at the Home Brewery car park on Sir John Robinson’s Way, thanks to Nottinghamshire County Council who have opened the staff car park for the weekend.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “This year’s Arnold Carnival will be bigger than ever with the extra night of entertainment added on the Friday.

“This is our flagship event and it’s always incredibly popular with local residents and we have another great line up this year. We’re also very pleased that this year the carnival will be a plastic clever event as part of our commitment to be a plastic clever council to reduce the big four polluters.”

For more information about the carnival go to www.gedling.gov.uk/events

Teenagers charged following burglaries and car thefts in Arnold and Ravenshead

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Two 16-year old boys have each been charged with offences related to burglaries and car thefts in Arnold and Ravenshead

Both boys are charged with three counts of burglary dwelling and theft, four counts of theft of a motor vehicle and three counts of theft from a motor vehicle.

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The charges relate to a number of incidents which took place between June 2 and 5 in Ravenshead and Arnold.

The teenagers are due to appear in Mansfield Magistrates’ Court today (June 7).

Funds awarded to fix parts of Newstead Abbey

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Funds awarded to fix parts of Newstead Abbey

A project to repair part of the West Front and mock Canon Fort at Newstead Abbey has received official approval today.

The plan has been several years in the making, but has now been made official after a spending package was approved by the Labour-run Nottingham City Council, which owns the site.

Spending on the project, which is expected to be finished by October this year, will come from Historic England, the World Monument Fund and donations from patrons and visitors.

Historic England has made a grant of £151,334, The World Monuments Fund has given £57,000, and the council is providing £101,666.

This council’s contribution is partly made up of £78,983 generated from donations and initiatives such as the adopt a stone appeal.

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PICTURED: Newstead Abbey

The final £22,683 needed for the project is expected to be covered from further donations and fundraising activities, the council said.

Councillor Dave Trimble is the council’s portfolio holder for leisure, localities and IT, and said: “Newstead Abbey and Gardens is one of Nottinghamshire’s flagship sites which has been loved by generations of people.

“We are delighted that with the generous help from Historic England, the World Monument Fund and the Adopt a Stone Appeal we are now able to begin repairing the West Front and Cannon Fort, safeguarding the future of this fabulous Grade 1 listed building.”

A council report said: “The museum service has been working for over two years to secure funding to remove Newstead Abbey from the Heritage at Risk Register.

“The service has succeeded and recently been awarded grants from Historic England and the World Monument Fund to undertake a development phase to include both the 12th Century West Front and 15th Century Cannon Fort as well as complete the essential repair work to the West Front and Cannon Fort.

“The service is incredibly grateful to have received such a large grant fund from Historic England, who rarely award such sizable grants so we are incredibly fortunate.”

Police name 88-year-old Calverton pensioner killed after collision with car

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Police name 88-year-old Calverton pensioner killed after collision with car

Police have named a pensioner who died following a collision with a vehicle in Calverton on Friday (May 31).

88-year-old Lilian Hamblin was crossing Main Street, near to Saint Wilfrid’s Square, at around 2:15pm when she was involved in the collision with a dark blue Audi Q7.

Mrs Hamblin, who lived in the village, was taken to hospital in a serious condition following the collision.

She sadly died on Saturday (June 1).

PC Mark Davey from Nottinghamshire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We know the area was busy at the time and several people went over to offer their help following the collision. If anyone saw what happened or has any dashcam footage, I encourage them to come forward to help us to understand the circumstances surrounding this collision.”

Mrs Hamblin’s family have asked that their privacy is respected at this time.

The driver of the Audi is assisting officers with their enquiries. No arrests have been made in connection with this incident to date.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 491 of 31 May 2019.

Robber jailed after carrying out violent attack in Colwick

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Robber jailed after carrying out violent attack in Colwick

A man has been jailed for five years following a violent robbery in Colwick.

Dayle Jean-Pierre Andre Deville, aged 23, of Valley Road, Carlton, Nottingham, was found guilty of robbery by the jury at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, May 30 2019.

The incident happened at around 11:15pm on 17 November 2018 on Rectory Road in Colwick, where Deville followed an 18-year-old man from the city centre, onto a bus and to Colwick.

The victim left the bus, followed by Deville, along a dark street with no CCTV. After noticing that he was being followed, the victim turned around and was immediately threatened by Deville, demanding that he hand over his belongings.

When the victim refused, Deville punched him repeatedly to the face, and ripped his chain from around his neck. The victim’s mobile phone and bag were also taken.

The victim received facial and dental injuries and had to spend time at Queen’s Medical Centre for ongoing treatment.

Detective Constable Richard Kinsey said: “This was an unprovoked and pre-planned attack, on an innocent man by a violent individual. We are pleased with today’s result. This incident has left a lasting impact on the victim’s life and we hope this result gives him comfort, with Deville safely locked up and off the streets.”

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