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Festive fun planned at Newstead Abbey

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Festive fun planned at Newstead Abbey

A number of festive events are being lined up at Newstead Abbey in the run up to Christmas.

Each weekend in December, ‘A Fairytale Christmas’ at Newstead Abbey offers a magical storybook experience for under tens, created in a number of special rooms which will have a storybook theme. Children will be able to search for Cinderella’s slipper, and look for the Beast’s rose as well as Grumpy’s chair.

Grown-ups may also be keen to visit the Cloisters on December and 8 and 9 for a range of craft stalls and a chance to pick that unique Christmas gift.

On each Friday in December, visitors can enjoy a Christmas at Newstead Abbey House tour. There will tours at 12 noon and 2pm.

Entry to the hall is £12 which covers these activities, as well as parking. Under tens go free. The hall is open 12pm and 4pm. with last admission at 3pm.

To add to the little one’s excitement, they can visit Santa in his Grotto in the Courtyard every Saturday and Sunday until December 23. These visits must be pre-booked in time slots between 11am – 2.30pm. The cost is £6 per child.



Other fun on site includes a fun star trail. For a small entry fee of £1, the whole family can explore the grounds and gardens with the challenge of finding all the stars hidden around the site. Those lucky enough to find the special blue star can claim a prize at the end!

Why not round the day off with a Christmas Afternoon Tea in the splendid Victorian Kitchen decorated for Christmas? Enjoy the usual cakes, sandwiches and refreshments with seasonal twists including mince pies and turkey and cranberry sandwiches.

Teas need to be pre-booked with adults tickets costing £15 and children £7.50.

Afternoon teas are available on December 8,9,15,16,22,23 between 12 noon – 3.30pm.

Cllr Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Localities, said: “I would urge anybody who hasn’t visited Newstead Abbey to take a trip up the A60 and a wonderful day out awaits. Even if you have been before, it is even more amazing at this time of year with beautiful decorations and a really traditional Christmas feel.

He added: “It is particularly wonderful for a family day out. However, whether it’s a wintery walk round the grounds and a coffee or a full tour with afternoon tea, there is something for everybody of every age to enjoy.”

All Christmas activities at Newstead Abbey can be booked at www.whatsonnottingham.com

Rail fare rise to be lower than expected for Gedling borough train passengers

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Rail fare rise to be lower than expected for Gedling borough train passengers

Train passengers in Gedling borough will experience smaller train fare rises from January than other parts of the country, the local operator has revealed.

East Midlands Trains told Gedling Eye this week that the average increase across all of its fares will be 2.7%, – which is below the RPI rate.
This means a return ticket for a train from Carlton to Leicester will now cost £13.40 following the rise, compared to the £13.00 currently,

Regulated fares, including season tickets, are set by the Government in line with July’s Retail Price Index (RPI) of 3.2%.

The firm said that customers are still continuing to benefit from the UK’s most punctual long-distance train services.



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East Midlands Trains passengers can now check their new ticket prices for 2019 from online, which can be bought from nationalrail.co.uk and ticket offices now.

New fares come into effect on January 2, 2019 and individual fares can be checked at www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Tickets for travel from January 2, 2019 can be bought online and at ticket offices now.

Jake Kelly, Managing Director for East Midlands Trains, said: “Money from fares is ultimately helping to deliver the improvements to the railway that customers want and to boost the wider economy.

“On the East Midlands Trains network, customers are benefitting from over a billion pounds worth of investment to provide more reliable and improved services.”

Lidl targets borough food store rivals in new cheeky campaign

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Lidl targets borough food store rivals in new cheeky campaign

Cheeky Lidl bosses have taken a swipe at a rival supermarket in the borough by unveiling a new advertising campaign which spells out the price difference between some of this year’s festive offerings.

Branding the upmarket giants M&S as the more expensive option, the brazen new posters, which are situated within 100 metres of the opposition, clearly outline how much cheaper items like smoked salmon and mince pies are at Lidl.

The two both have stores in Netherfield.

Waitrose are also being targeted in the new campaign.

In an attempt to reinforce the ‘Big on Quality, Lidl on Price’ positioning, Lidl are going all out to ensure shoppers understand exactly how much money they could save.

Ryan McDonnell, commercial director at Lidl UK said: “Our Deluxe range offers customers the best value and quality in the market and these ads are all about us getting that message out there.



“Shopping anywhere else means customers are paying more than they need to for great Christmas products.

“From our 24 month matured Christmas Pudding and our Baklava Mince Pies, to our Deluxe Broadland Free Range Turkey and Gingerbread Gin Liqeur, our premium range means customers can really upgrade their Christmas this year, without a hefty shopping bill.”

The outdoor adverts, which appear across the borough from today, feature the tongue-in-cheek tone the brand has become synonymous with.

As well as the recent launch of its ‘Upgrade Your Christmas’ campaign, the supermarket posted an advert of the Yamaha YPT-244 piano, following the broadcast of the Elton John and John Lewis Christmas advert, with the line ‘It’s a Lidl bit funny’.

Police appeal after man found with suspected knife injuries in Gedling

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Officers were called at 9.30pm yesterday (30 November 2018) to reports of an assault.

Police attended Perlethorpe Close in Gedling and found a man with injuries thought to be sustained by a knife. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

An investigation has been launched and officers are patrolling the area offering information and reassurance to the community.

Investigators are treating this incident as isolated.

If you have any information call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 871 of 30 November 2018.

Man from Arnold jailed after injuring woman with sword

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Man from Arnold jailed after injuring woman with sword

A 44-year-old man from Arnold has been sentenced to two years in prison after subjecting a woman to a violent attack where he threatened to kill her and used a machete and other objects to harm her.

Steven Elvidge, of Ravenswood Road, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today (Friday, November 30 2018) having previously pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm.

Police were called to his house after reports of a violent assault which had spilled out onto the streets.

A man had tried to intervene and had also been assaulted by Elvidge.



Elvidge had punched the woman several times in the face, he’d also attacked her with a machete causing a cut to hand, and thrown a glass table and garden chairs at her.

When officers attended, they found a number of weapons in his house, a cannabis grow and weighing scales and drugs bags. They also found a machete and drugs in his car.

He pleaded guilty to section 20 grievous bodily harm, assault on the member of the public that came to help the woman, production of class B drugs, possession with intent to supply and possession of a bladed article.

Detective Constable Hannah Frame said: “We are pleased that this nasty individual is now behind bars. Not only did he relentlessly and violently attack the woman, making her believe she was about to die, but he has also been involved in the illegal supply of drugs.

He added: “We’d like to thank the victim for her bravery and hope she can now move on from this horrible ordeal. We will not tolerate violence and drug crime in Nottinghamshire.”

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CCTV issued following robbery in Carlton where woman was tied up in property

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CCTV issued following robbery in Carlton where woman was tied up in property

Police investigating a robbery at a home in Carlton have released new CCTV footage of a man they’d like to speak to in connection with the incident.

A man barged his way into the property in George Road at around 1pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, after a woman answered a knock on her door.

He then dragged her into the lounge and tied her hands with cable ties, demanding that she did as he said or she would be hurt as he had a knife in his pocket.

As the offender continued to search the property, the occupant managed to get the cable ties off her hands and managed to escape. She ran to a neighbour’s property who then called the police.

The offender, who stole several watches from the property, fled on foot.


No knife was seen during the incident. The victim was left shaken but was unhurt.

A police spokesman said: “The offender is white, believed to be in his 40s and is about 5ft 5ins tall. He is of large build and had a shaved or bald head. He was wearing a dark North Face zip-up jacket without a hood, dark trousers and dark trainers.

“If you recognise the man pictured or think you can help, please call Nottinghamshire Police”

You can contact police officers on 101, quoting incident number 398 of 23 October 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

This Netherfield pub will cook you a delicious takeaway dinner on Christmas Day

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This Netherfield pub will cook you a delicious takeaway dinner on Christmas Day

Does the thought of having to slave over the stove to make a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings at Christmas leave you feeling in a bit of a flap?

Peeling spuds, shelling sprouts and stuffing the turkey on the morning of December 25 is hardly the thing to get you in the festive spirit – accompanying glass of prosecco or not

Luckily help is now at hand. A pub in Netherfield has now announced plans to offer a Christmas dinner takeaway service over the festive period.

The It’s Inn The Bank pub on Victoria Road will now be providing customers with festive food-to-go on the big day.

OFFER: It’s Inn The Bank, Victoria Road, Netherfield

All you have to do is preorder your takeaway Christmas meal from the pub and then pop in to collect it on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or Boxing Day.



For those who don’t fancy traditional turkey then beef and pork options are also on offer.

The pub is hoping that many of the town’s elderly and also those that live alone take up the takeaway offer so they don’t miss out on having a Christmas dinner this year.

Orders are being taken now.

For more information pop into the pub on Victoria Road, Netherfield, or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebankinn/

J Tomlinson to help maintain homes across Gedling as part of four-year deal

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J Tomlinson to help maintain homes across Gedling as part of four-year deal

Building services company J Tomlinson has been awarded a place on a Nottinghamshire-based 24/7 responsive repairs framework.

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) is one of the largest housing associations in the East Midlands, managing over 9200 homes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

J Tomlinson has been appointed on lot one of NCHA’s Responsive Repairs Framework – a four-year contract that will see the organisation’s repairs and maintenance division servicing over 3,400 properties across Nottingham City, Broxtowe and Gedling from October 2018. Property types will range from social rented housing to newly-developed homes, alms houses, and care and support facilities.

The £500,000 per annum contract is due to run until 2022.

J Tomlinson will work closely with NCHA to ensure joint goals are achieved and resident satisfaction levels are kept to a high standard. Tenant representatives from NCHA will also be present at regular client/contractor meetings to ensure their views are heard.

Martin Ardron, operations director at J Tomlinson, commented: “We are delighted to have been appointed on lot one of Nottingham Community Housing Association’s Responsive Repairs Framework. Many of our social housing clients are based in Nottinghamshire, and we are proud to represent NCHA across the city and its surrounding areas.

“We look forward to working with NCHA and its residents to deliver a reliable and consistently high-quality service over the next four years.”

Allan Fisher, director of development and assets for NCHA, added: “We are pleased to have secured J Tomlinson for this four-year contract. During the tendering process they impressed us with their commitment to customer service and partnership working. We look forward to our future collaboration, providing our customers across Nottingham City, Broxtowe and Gedling with a first-class responsive repairs service.”

Nottingham-based J Tomlinson operates primarily across South Yorkshire, the East Midlands and the West Midlands, offering a range of integrated building services which include construction, mechanical and electrical services (M&E), facilities management, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance and regeneration. The firm is a leading provider to the social housing sector, working with clients such as Nottingham City Homes, Ashfield District Council, South Yorkshire Housing Association, emh homes, Midland Heart, and Derwent Living.

For more information about J Tomlinson, visit www.jtomlinson.co.uk

Anger from passengers in Gedling borough over plans for record rail fare rise

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Anger from passengers in Gedling borough over plans for record rail fare rise

Train passengers in Gedling borough will face another price hike in the new year – with rail fares set to increase by an average of 3.1 per cent.

The rail industry today announced the latest rise, which will be the largest to hit passengers since January 2013.

The price increase will affect regulated fares, which includes most annual season tickets, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and flexible Anytime tickets around major cities. Other fares are set by train companies.

The rise will come into force on January 2, 2019.

The Rail Delivery Group said: “Not all fares increase: some fares may go up, many will stay the same and some will reduce in price.



“Discounting by train companies has contributed to passenger numbers more than doubling in the last 20 years. There were 1.7 billion journeys on our railway last year (2017-18). That’s more than 4.7million journeys a day on average.”

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News wasn’t well received by some passengers in Gedling borough.

Mike Richmond catches a morning train from Carlton station to Derby.

He said: “The service from Carlton is quite reasonable but I don’t think they can justify another hike. The trains are dirty and decrepit. The service is average, it’s not improving so I don’t see the need for us to pay more.

He added: “If they do put it up they shoudl give some of the money to Tony Cave. He does more to promote the railways and look after the stations around here than the train firm themselves.”

One passenger who didn’t wish to be named said: “The trains are filthy and I feel for the ticket people who have to be the face of the company and take abuse over the late trains all teh time. If the prices do go up the bosses need to do more to improve services.”

Julie Cartwright catches the train at Netherfield Station and was very unhappy about the news.

She said: “I have given up the train to Nottingham from here. It should arrive at 7.42am but it’s at least ten to fifteen minutes late on most days and often a carriage short that means you are crammed in like sardines. How the blind guy with his dog copes is beyond me. I miss my connection to Leicester now on most days so I will probably start driving instead if prices rise as it’s not worth it.”

Gedling Eye has contacted East Midlands Trains for a comment.

REVIEW: Focus at Lowdham Village Hall

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REVIEW: Focus at Lowdham Village Hall

‘When we play here we feel something very deep,’ revealed Thijs van Leer, founder member of the Dutch prog rock combo Focus who played Lowdham Village Hall, Friday, November 23.

‘We feel we are at home,’ he continued to resounding applause. Van Leer proved an enigmatic front man, almost wizard-like with his now long white hair protruding below a leather cap. As well as explaining many of the tracks, at various times he lead the audience in coordinated clapping, scat vocal call and response, communal yodelling and team ‘ding donging!’

Focus wooed the packed hall with their fusion of rock, jazz and classical. Although there were odd outbreaks of head-banging, for the most part folks stood mesmerised by the virtuosity of the musicianship. Emerging in the early 70s and, therefore, contemporaries of King Crimson, Yes, Emerson Lake and Palmer, et al, Focus show great longevity. There have been numerous personnel changes but the current line-up features van Leer (organ, flutes, and vocals) along with Pierre van der Linden (drums), Menno Gootjes (guitar) and Udo Pannekeet (bass). This Warthog gig gave them an opportunity to showcase tracks from their new CD, Focus 11, which, for those who remember the classic Yes album covers, has its sleeve designed by Roger Dean.



In 1971 Focus were the first band since the Shadows to have two instrumentals in the BBC singles chart, and they played both here, Sylvia and Hocus Pocus with its extraordinary scat, yodelling chorus. Another single of that era, House Of The King, which some might recognise as the theme for TV science programme Don’t Ask Me, also featured.

How many numbers does it take to make a Focus gig? From this showing, not very many. Most tracks took the audience on a sonic journey through a range of moods, tones and tempos, with keyboard runs and guitar solos extending over several minutes. Classic examples were Eruption and two tracks from the CD Hamburger Concerto, both referencing Strasbourg Cathedral, Cathedrale De Strasbourg evoking the bells both through instrumentation and vocal ‘ding dong’, and the anarchic Harem Scarem with its controlled musical mayhem. Each group member had their time in the limelight with solos always hugely appreciated by the crowd.

The afore mention Hocus Pocus, with an extended intricate drum solo, brought the show to a climax before the band returned to play one of their favourites, Focus 3, a sonic soundscape to sign off with.

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