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TV licence customers in Gedling borough warned of scam attempts linked to emails

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TV licence customers in Gedling borough warned of scam attempts linked to emails

TV Licensing and Action Fraud has issued a scam warning to Gedling borough residents after receiving around reports of fraudulent emails.

The suspect TV Licence emails claim the recipient is owed a refund or there are payment issues.

The fraudsters are using headlines such as ‘correct your licensing information’, ‘billing information updates’ and ‘renew now’ to trick people into clicking on the link within the email. 

But it seems these scammers are prepared to play the waiting game to reel you in. Many victims are reporting they have then received a phone call from the fraudster a week or two later claiming to be from the fraud department of the victim’s bank. They will then try and convince victims they are genuine banking staff by using the personal details that the victim provided through the fake website.

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The fraudsters then go on to claim that the victim’s account has been compromised, possibly by a phishing scam they may have fallen victim to recently, and that they need to transfer their money to a new ‘safe account’.

Director of Action Fraud, Pauline Smith, said:“Bank staff and police officers will never ask you to move money to a safe account. 

“It is also important that you never click on links in emails you were not expecting.

“If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please report it us.”

A TV Licensing spokesperson told Gedling Eye: “We’re continuing to work closely with Action Fraud to raise awareness of the scam emails circulating to the public, posing as genuine TV Licensing communications.

“TV Licensing will never email customers, unprompted, to ask for bank details, personal information or tell you that you may be entitled to a refund. 

“Anyone who has provided their details as a result of a fraudulent email should report it to Action Fraud. If they have provided bank details, they should call their bank urgently. TV Licensing offers helpful information on scam emails at the following link: www.tvlicensing.co.uk/scam. ”

Docs now offer city hospital tours for young patients in borough scared of needles

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Docs now offer city hospital tours for young patients in borough scared of needles

Young patients in the borough with a phobia of needles can now get an eyeopening tour behind the scenes at the Queen’s Medical Centre to help them conquer their fear.

The new tours are part of Harvey’s Gang – an initiative to help young people understand their healthcare.

Patients with long-term conditions or a phobia of needles will get to visit medical laboratories to see what happens after a blood test and to learn about what their test results mean.

One of the most recent patients to benefit from the experience is six year-old, Fred Syalon, who has Nephrotic Syndrome, a rare condition that requires frequent blood tests to monitor the condition.

PICTURED: Fred Syalon in the lab at the Queen’s Medical Centre

Fred, who is very anxious with needles, was invited down to the Pathology laboratory at QMC.

Fred described the day by saying: “It was a great day and I loved seeing my blood jigging about!”

Fred’s Mum, Wendy Syalon said: “Fred really enjoyed taking part in the tour. Looking at the whole process of his blood test from start to finish was really fascinating and to be able to see why his blood tests are important, helped Fred to be less anxious when it comes to blood tests”

Nephrotic Syndrome is a rare renal condition where the kidneys leak large amounts of protein into the urine, causing painful swelling. Around 1 in 50,000 children is diagnosed with the condition every year.

The Clinical Pathology labs at QMC see approximately 3000 sample requests per day which are all vital to a patients care and treatment.

Kate Wilson, Higher Specialist Biomedical Scientist at NUH, said: “The patients benefit by getting to see a department which is often hidden from sight and it also helps them to understand why they need to have their blood tested”.

“Some patients with a fear of having their blood taken often feel better after the tours, due to this increased awareness.

“It is also wonderful for the lab staff who are almost entirely ‘non-frontline’ to experience meeting young patients and show them what we do”.

You could experience delays on these bus services over the weekend in Gedling borough

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You could experience delays on these bus services over the weekend in Gedling borough

Roadworks, water pipe and gas main repairs are just some of the reasons that your bus service going to and from the borough to the city centre could be delayed today…

Colwick Road

Routes affected: 44, 44a

January 11-16

There are emergency gas works on Colwick Road, with multiway lights in use. These will delay Red 44/44A, especially during peak times.

Main Street, Burton Joyce

Routes affected: 26, 26C, 100

January 9-15

Cadent Gas are working on Main Street, Burton Joyce with two-way temporary traffic signals in place. 
Although Lilac 26 and Pathfinder 100 are currently diverted and staying on the A612, this may delay the service once they return to normal route.


Spring Lane, Lambley

Routes affected: 46,47

October 22, 2018 – February 1, 2019

Works are taking place on Spring Lane to improve cycle and pedestrian access. This will see the temporary closure of some stops as the works progress. Temporary stops should be provided nearby. Delays at peak times are likely.

Mapperley Shops stop closed

Affected stops: Mapperely Shops, NE bound

The stop labelled Mapperley Shops, used by Lilac 25 towards the City and Sky Blue 45, 46, 47 towards Gedling and Lambley/Woodborough will be closed between 06:00-14:00 on Sunday January 13. Buses will stop just after the stop during this time.

Cross Street, Arnold

Affected route: 79

January 13

Severn Trent Water are to carry out works on Cross Street in Arnold on Sunday, January 13. Stop/Go boards will be in place and this may delay Turquoise 79.

For more information visit Nottingham City Transport’s website HERE

Staff from Colwick packaging firm out in force to rid coastline of plastic pollution

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Staff from Colwick packaging firm out in force to rid coastline of plastic pollution

Caring staff from a packaging firm in Colwick gave up their time to tackle the tide of plastic polluting a Lincolnshire coastline.

The volunteers from The Wilkins Group headed out to Gibraltar Point to team up with representatives from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to collect plastic waste, which has been harming seals and polluting the beaches.

Employees from the firm got to see first-hand the impact that the waste had on the landscape and wildlife, which for many, unveiled the shocking truth about the devastating consequences of plastics.

Over 2,000 seal pups have been born on the Lincolnshire coast this winter. The rubbish that the team collected could all have a harmful impact on the seal population if they encountered these items.

Sales and Marketing director, Justin Wilkins, said of the clean-up: “By taking part in the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trusts beach clean-up, we are doing our bit. If every human did their part, then we wouldn’t have the problem that we do now.

“Our team were so enthusiastic about taking part when it was discussed at a management meeting, and it really was valuable to see the issue first-hand.

“Many of the items we found were plastic, including microwaveable trays. One of the most surprising items we found was a builder’s sack full of items.

PICTURED: Gibraltar Point

“It is shocking, the full scale of the debris washed up on the shoreline”

Every year, over 1 million marine animals are killed due to plastic debris in the ocean, according to sea-life charity, Conserve Turtles.

Aside from litter picking, the packaging firm which has its head office on Colwick Industrial Estate has also many forms of biodegradeable cardboard containers, able to withstand microwaves and ovens – something attracting much attention from many of the UK’s leading food producers and supermarkets.

Spokesperson for Lincolnshire Wildlife Trusts, Vicky Bush said: “The amount of people coming out on a cold winter’s day to help clean the beach was amazing and we are overwhelmed by the support at Gibraltar Point but it’s not just about removing the rubbish on our beaches but cutting down the amount getting into our environment.

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PICTURED: The Wilkins Group head office in Colwick

“We want our coastlines and waters to be a safe and enjoyable place for wildlife and people to visit and how we dispose of our rubbish at home and when visiting the coast plays a big part in that. Reducing, reusing and recycling our rubbish and plastics and making sure they are properly disposed of will help to reduce the amounts we are finding on our beach cleans and have a positive effect for our wildlife.”

All the litter collected from the beach clean-up will now set be displayed at the annual Packaging Innovations show held at the NEC in Birmingham between February 27-28.

At the exhibition, the biggest packaging companies in the UK gather to showcase their new ideas.

The Wilkins Group hopes that this will bring attention to the waste problem.  There will also be a competition to guess the weight of the waste collected during the two hour session in Lincolnshire.

For more information, please visit The Wilkins Group website at www.wilkins.co.uk

Gedling Country Park

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Gedling Country Park

When did it open?

The 580 acre Gedling Country Park opened with a special community day on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

When is it open?

The park is accessible by foot at all times but the car park is only open from dawn until dusk. The car park gates are closed at night. 

MonthOpenClosed
April8am8pm
May8am9pm
June, July and August8am9pm
September8am7pm
October9am4pm
November – February9am4pm

Is there a children’s play area?

Yes there is. It incorporates the park’s mining heritage with a rustic mining tower slide, mining train and old pit grasslands. The park has a toddler area, complete with swings, slides and a wheelchair accessible roundabout. 

Best places to walk and cycle?

There are a series of trails to allow you to get round the park easily. They are graded for length and difficulty so you can take anything from a quick stroll with a pushchair to a strenuous workout.

Top Hard (Red) – 2.8km long with some steep inclines.

High Hazles (Blue) – 1.4km with gentle slopes suitable for wheelchair users.

Main Bright (Yellow) – 2.7km of mainly easy paths but with a sharp slope at one point.

Low Hazles (Green) – at 5.7km it’s the longest route with several steep parts.

All routes are circular and are signposted at every junction.

Is there a cafe?

Yes. It serves hot and cold food, drinks and has seating with beautiful views of the park. 

Cafe opening times:

Monday to Friday – 9am – 6pm

Saturday and Sunday – 9am – 6pm

How do I get there?

By car

Spring Lane  

This car park is popular so if it is full and you choose to park on the road please park carefully, be mindful of other road users and considerate towards local residents.

Lambley Lane recreation 

The route into the park from the recreation ground involves crossing stiles so people with mobility problems or pushchairs should use the Spring Lane car park.

Buses

Nottingham City Transport run buses that go close to the two main entrances of the park.

Join in with the Big Garden Birdwatch event at Gedling Country Park

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Join in with the Big Garden Birdwatch event at Gedling Country Park

With spring just around the corner, eagle-eyed wildlife lovers from across Gedling borough are gearing up for the yearly Big Garden Birdwatch.

This year’s event takes place between January 26-28, and as usual the public are being asked to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds in their garden or local green space, then send their results to the RSPB.

As well as at home, those interested in taking part can head up to Gedling Country Park and join other bird watchers getting involved in the event.

You can join the Gedling Country Park ranger on Saturday, January 26 and Monday 28 from 11am where forms and pencils will be provided. People interested in taking part should meet at the cafe.

Park ranger Alastair Glenn said: ” You’ll will need to sit quietly for 1 hour outside so don’t forget to dress up warm and don’t forget your binoculars if you have some.”

For more details about the event phone Alastair on 07989682110 or email alastair.glenn@gedling.gov.uk

Those taking part at home can find out more details about how to get involved by visiting the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch site https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/

Brexit: All you need to know

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Brexit: All you need to know

Why do we call leaving the EU ‘Brexit’?

It’s a word we use as a shorthand way of saying the UK leaving the EU – merging the words Britain and exit to get Brexit.

Why are we leaving the European Union?

The UK held a referendum on Thursday, June 23, 2016, to decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union. Leave won by 51.9% to 48.1%. The referendum turnout was 71.8%, with more than 30 million people voting.

When is the UK set to leave the EU?

For the UK to leave the EU it had to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty which gives the two sides two years to agree the terms of the split. Theresa May triggered this process on March 29, 2017, meaning the UK is scheduled to leave at 11pm UK time on Friday, March 29, 2019. A European court has ruled that the UK can decide to stop the process. Alternatively it can be extended if all 28 EU members agree.

What is this ‘transition’ period?

The ‘transition period’ refers to a length of time after March 29, 2019, to 31 December, 2020 (or possibly later), where we will be given time to get everything in place and allow businesses and others to prepare for the moment when the new post-Brexit rules between the UK and the EU begin. Free movement will continue during the transition period, as the EU wanted. The UK will be able to strike its own trade deals – although they won’t be able to come into force until 1 January 1, 2021.

What is Article 50?

Article 50 is a plan that allows any country that wishes to exit the EU to do so. The Treaty is quite short at just 50 paragraphs. It spells out that any EU member state may decide to quit the EU, that it must notify the European Council and negotiate its withdrawal with the EU, that there are two years to reach an agreement – unless everyone agrees to extend it – and that the exiting state cannot take part in EU internal discussions about its departure.

The letter from the Prime Minister triggering Article 50

What is the single market?

The single market is seen as the EU’s biggest achievement and one of the main reasons it was set up in the first place. Britain was a member of a free trade area in Europe before it joined what was then known as the common market. In a free trade area countries can trade with each other without paying tariffs – but it is not a single market because the member states do not have to merge their economies together.

The European Union single market, which was completed in 1992, allows the free movement of goods, services, money and people within the European Union, as if it was a single country. It is possible to set up a business or take a job anywhere within it. The idea was to boost trade, create jobs and lower prices.

People’s Vote campaigners from across borough to make final push before crucial Brexit vote on Tuesday

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People’s Vote campaigners from across borough to make final push before crucial Brexit vote on Tuesday

Pro-EU Campaigners from across Gedling borough are preparing to make a final push before Parliament votes for the proposed Brexit deal on Tuesday (15).

People from the borough are expected to join hundreds of people from across the county in Nottingham city centre tomorrow (January 12) as part of a National Day of Action.

The campaigners will be encouraging voters to write to their MPs asking them to reject Theresa May’s deal and support the campaign for a People’s Vote.

Susan Martin, one of the founding members of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire People’s Vote Campaign said: “As a raft of independent assessments – and even the Government themselves – have now acknowledged, the Government’s proposed Brexit would severely harm our economy, our NHS, and our standing in the world.

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“If the Theresa May deal is approved, arguments over Brexit will go on forever because all the big questions are still unanswered.

“People don’t just have to accept a bad Brexit, they can demand their voice is heard. The public needs to have the final say on this crucial decision because, in the end, only the people can really sort this out.”


The event follows on from the People’s Vote Summer of Action, which saw hugely successful rallies take place in Bristol, Edinburgh, and London, where the People’s Vote March for the Future saw a crowd of over 700,000 take to the streets.

Stall showing support for People’s Vote to be set up in Burton Joyce on Sunday

A street stall in support of the People’s Vote will be set up happening in Burton Joyce, outside the Co-op, on Sunday (January 13) from 11am-1pm.

It will provide an opportunity to write a message to their MP encouraging them to reject May’s Brexit deal, and support a People’s Vote on the final deal. https://www.peoples-vote.uk/ljg/burton_joyce_street_stall?recruiter_id=1826692

A spokesman told Gedling Eye: “The stall forms part of the national Weekend of Action by People’s Vote in advance of the crucial vote on the government’s deal on Tuesday. This is the only stall arranged in Gedling borough.

He added: “The stall is not affiliated to any political party, and encourages people of all political persuasions and none to contact their MP to push for a People’s Vote on the final deal. “

Man up! Males across the borough urged to give blood as new figures show double the amount of women donated last year

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Man up! Males across the borough urged to give blood as new figures show double the amount of women donated last year

The NHS is urging men across Gedling borough to match women by making becoming a blood donor their New Year’s resolution for 2019. 

New figures released today by NHS Blood and Transplant reveal more women than men in the region became New Year blood donors in 2018.

Figures show that last year 303 women in Nottinghamshire who registered in January became blood donors, compared to only 119 men.

Men’s blood can contain fewer antibodies against red and white blood cells because women often make these antibodies during pregnancy. This means male blood is often more suitable for creating blood products used to treat patients.

Men also generally have higher iron levels than women, so they are less likely to be deferred from donating due to low haemoglobin.

Nottingham based Mike Stredder, Director of Blood Donation for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “It’s vital that more men start donating blood because their blood is used to provide life-saving products like plasma and platelets – to save victims of burns, car crashes and treat to patients with cancer.


“We’re incredibly grateful to all our female donors in Nottingham who are vital in providing lifesaving blood to those in need. But we need men to catch up with recent recruitment because their blood can have different characteristics which can make it important in certain situations.

“It’s more likely that we can use men’s blood to stop bleeding after injury or surgery.

He added: “A recent study has shown that fewer men are scared of donating blood than women, so I would appeal to them to step up and be part of an already amazing group of people who have kept their resolution to give blood.”

By the second week in January, most people have broken their new year’s resolutions, but NHS Blood and Transplant is asking people, and especially men, to follow through on their commitment and give blood this year. 

More than 200,000 new donors are needed to give blood every year across England to replace those who can no longer donate regularly due to things like ill health, foreign travel or pregnancy.

It is quick and easy to make, view and change appointments by calling 0300 123 23 23, using the GiveBlood app, or going online at www.blood.co.uk

Police praise member of the public for actions which helped get urgent treatment for ill van driver found slumped at the wheel in Carlton

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Police praise member of the public for actions which helped get urgent treatment for ill van driver found slumped at the wheel in Carlton

Police today praised a ‘diligent member of the public’ whose actions helped get urgent treatment for a diabetic man who was discovered slumped at the wheel of his van in Carlton.

Officers said they were called to Cardale Road on Monday morning following the reports of a man feeling unwell.

When police discovered the man, he was barely conscious. Officers spoke with a family member after checking his phone and they updated them that he was an insulin dependent diabetic.

An ambulance arrived shortly afterwards and treated the man who made a fully recovery.


Neighbourhood Inspector James Walker said: “We’re grateful to the diligence of the eagle eyed member of the public, as without that, the situation could have had a very different ending.

“This person called us after seeing the same van in Swains Avenue around half-an-hour earlier when it appeared to be stopped in the road for no reason. He had spoke to the driver who stated he was ok and drove off.

He added: “I’d also like to thank the officers attending; PC Benjamin Collins and PC Holly Sutherland-Sheeran for their quick thinking in getting to the bottom of the man’s medical issue.

“Some great team work for everyone involved for which the man and his family are also very grateful.”

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