A councillor for Carlton is leading the fight against proposals by the Government to remove the need for fracking firms to gain local planning permission for test sites in the county.
Labour’s Cllr Jim Creamer, who represents the Carlton West ward, was joined by Conservatives on Nottinghamshire County Council in putting together a draft response to two Government consultations proposing the removal of the need for initial planning permission for testing, or exploratory work by fracking firms.
The response says that the effect of the proposed plans would “remove the local level of decision making and local accountability that communities expect”.
Fracking, or ‘hydraulic fracturing’ involves drilling small but deep holes in the ground, and then setting off explosions underground.
Shale gas which is trapped in the ground then escapes, and can be captured.
Companies looking to frack currently have to gain planning permission from the local authority before they can start test drilling to see if there is any gas there. The firm then requires the need further permission to extract the gas.
The Government hopes to remove the need for initial planning permission for testing, or exploratory work.
If gas is then found, they also wants any decision on whether to frack made nationally, rather than by the local council.
Cllr Creamer, who is also the Vice Chair for Planning for Nottinghamshire County Council, said he was delighted by the show of support from all political parties when drafting the response.
He said: “This represents a victory for local democracy at a time when it is seriously under threat. This consultation is the thin end of the wedge, and is something all authorities should consider, as it could be the start of an erosion of local decision making for vast array of planning matters, giving commercial interests an unfair advantage over the voices of local people.
“We are delighted that our Conservative colleagues in this administration saw fit to support our move to retain the ability to assess shale gas applications within the authority”
“We believe that local councils are always the best and most appropriate places to make decisions on fracking applications, not Westminster or Whitehall”.
A spokesman for the Government’s Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government, which is running one of the consultations, told BBC Local Democracy Reporter Kit Sanderman: “No one benefits from delays in planning decisions. That’s why we are committed to planning reforms to help ensure quicker decision making on shale applications.
“We are holding early stage consultation on the principle of whether non-hydraulic fracturing shale exploration development should be treated as permitted development, and this consultation is currently in process. ”
A new scheme that gives Gedling Borough Council powers to make privately rented homes based in Netherfield better for people to live in is to launch in October.
The scheme, known as Selective Licensing, will make it mandatory for landlords to have licences for each of their private rented properties in the Netherfield area.
The licence requires that landlords meet a minimum standard of accommodation for residents. The council will work with landlords and residents to improve the area but where necessary use the licensing conditions and enforcement powers to bring about improvements.
Selective Licensing can be applied in areas where there is deprivation, high levels of antisocial behaviour, high levels of crime, high levels of migration and poor housing conditions. The licensing will give the council’s Environmental Health team powers to do more when landlords are not taking steps to deal with issues relating to property standards.
Consultation on the new scheme took place between October and December last year. Landlords and residents were consulted and 83 responses were received through the council’s website. The scheme was officially approved by Councillors in March 2018.
The council also consulted East Midlands Property Owners Group and the National Landlords Association to seek their views when developing the scheme. Local landlord accreditation provider Decent and Safe Homes (DASH) have seen a 500% increase in landlords, with properties in the borough, signing up to become accredited landlords.
The scheme goes live on October 1 and landlords with properties in Netherfield must apply as soon as possible.
Each licence will cost £490 for landlords accredited with DASH and £640 for non-accredited landlords.
The scheme lasts for five years. The cost per property spread over the 5 year period is equivalent to £2.50 per week for each property. The council will not be taking enforcement action for failure to apply if applications are received by the 1 November. It is a criminal offence to rent out a property without a licence.
Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, Cllr David Ellis said: “I’m delighted that the scheme is going live in October, we’ve made sure that residents and landlords are aware of the new scheme and we will continue to support landlords to get signed up before the go live date.
“The standards set out in the scheme will improve housing conditions and property management in Netherfield. It will also have a longer term effect of reducing anti-social behaviour and crime which can be linked to areas with deprivation and poor living conditions.”
Giles Inman, business development manager at East Midlands Property Owners Group said: “We are very supportive of the introduction of this selective licensing scheme.
“By introducing it in one area first rather than the entire borough, it makes the scheme a lot easier to manage. Officers will also carry out further inspections during the five year process which will benefit tenants and ensure they are safeguarded.”
Actor Alan Halsall swapped the cobbles of Coronation Street for the launch of a new Midcounties Co-operative Travel branch in Arnold this weekend.
Halsall, who plays much-loved character Tyrone Dobbs, joined colleagues, residents and the Mayor of Gedling Barbara Miller at the Front Street branch on Saturday (22).
Corrie fans flocked to the store to see Alan, who spent time talking with visitors and posing for photos, while many also took the opportunity to speak to the branch’s travel experts.
For Branch Manager Nick McCree and local Arnold resident Sarah de Costres, who between them have over fifty years of experience in helping people find the perfect holiday package, it was a chance to meet up with the local community whilst helping them book their dream trip.
Natalie Turner, Head of Branches at The Midcounties Co-operative Travel, said: “We’re so grateful to Alan for joining our celebrations in Arnold. It was the perfect way to open our new store, and we were delighted to see so many members of the community come along to welcome us.”
Nick McCree, Branch Manager at the Arnold store, said: “It was great that Alan joined our celebrations in Arnold. It was the perfect way to open our new branch, and we were delighted to see so many members of the community come along to celebrate the opening.
“Alan put a smile on lots of faces and it was the perfect way to start our journey in Arnold. We can’t wait to continue working closely with the local community in the coming weeks, months, and years.”
A number of cars have been broken into in Arnold overnight.
Nottinghamshire Police are warning people not to leave anything in their vehicles after valuables were stolen.
A number of vehicles were targeted in the Darlton Drive and Ramsey Drive areas overnight between September 19-20.
Officers say that entry was gained without damaging the vehicles and various items were taken from within.
A police spokesman said: “With the evenings drawing in, please be extra vigilant and do not leave anything of value on show in your vehicles.
“If you do see anything suspicious occurring in your area, please do not hesitate to contact us on 101 or if an emergency, 999.
If you witnessed these incidents or have any information, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 113-20092018 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
People in Gedling borough are being warned not to be tricked into handing over their bank details by a fake TV licensing email doing the rounds.
A number of readers have been in touch after receiving the scam email which tells the reader they are owed a refund, or that your payment for the licence hasn’t gone through because your bank details are invalid.
The fraudsters then ask you to input your bank and card details, and use them to drain your accounts.
PICTURED: A copy of one of the scam emails doing the rounds (PICTURE: Action Fraud)
Links in the scam emails lead to clone versions of the TV licensing website, that will harvest your personal details.[irp]
Mapperley resident Bob Rowe contacted us over social media urging us to warn others about the danger of the scam.
He said: “I had this fake email from TV Licensing and nearly fell for it. It looks real. It’s only when I noticed a few typos I became alarmed and a Google search found other people had been having similar emails.
“It did make me worry that I owed someone money. I don’t think a real email would ask for bank details. I realise that now but came close to falling for it.”
UK scam-busters Action Fraud said it had also received hundreds of reports of these scam emails over the last few days.
It also warned that the emails and the way fraudsters are trying to extract your data keeps changing – ‘so be on your guard’ if you receive an email claiming to be from TV Licensing.
TV Licensing has put together this handy guide to help you spot the fake emails:
Check the email contains your name – TV licensing will always include your name in any emails they send you.
Check the email subject line – anything along the lines of “Action required”, “Security Alert”, “System Upgrade”, “There is a secure message waiting for you”, and so on, should be treated as suspect.
Check the email address – does the email address look like one that TV Licensing use? For example donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk. Look closely as often the address may be similar.
Check for a change in style – often the scammers will take the real emails and amend them. Look out for changes in the wording used, especially if it seems too casual or familiar.
Check for spelling and grammar – are there any spelling mistakes, missing full stops or other grammatical errors?
Check the links go to the TV Licensing website – hover over the links in the email to see their destination and check the web address carefully. If you are not sure, go directly to the TV Licensing website.
Never provide details by email – TV licensing will never ask you to reply to an email and provide bank details or personal information.
A supermarket chain is to ban single-use plastic bags at their stores across the borough and replace them with compostable alternatives within five years.
Today (22), the Co-op announced the move as part of plans to end single-use plastic in stores.
It wants to remove 60 million plastic carrier bags in a phased rollout and replace them with an environmentally-friendly alternative.
In place of the plastic bags will be a lightweight compostable alternative, which can be used to carry shopping home and then be reused as food waste caddy liners.
The new bags will be of the same size and strength as their plastic predecessor and also cost 5p.
These will be rolled out to almost 1,400 Co-op food stores, initially in towns, cities and villages where the bags are accepted in food waste collections.
The Co-op’s pledge on plastic will see all its own-brand packaging become easy to recycle by 2023. It has promised to use a minimum of 50% recycled plastic in bottles, pots, trays and punnets by 2021.
All own-brand black and dark plastic packaging, including black ready meal trays, will be eliminated by 2020.
Jo Whitfield, Retail Chief Executive, Co-op, said: “The price of food wrapped in plastic has become too much to swallow and, from today, the Co-op will phase out any packaging which cannot be reused.
“The first step to remove single-use plastic, will be to launch compostable carrier bags in our stores. They are a simple but ingenious way to provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic shopping bags.”
She added: “Our ban on single-use plastic is central to our new ethical blue-print. The Co-op was founded on righting wrongs, and we first campaigned to stop food fraud. Now we face huge global challenges and have created a recipe for sustainability to source responsibly, treat people with fairness and produce products which have minimal impact on the planet.
Cllr Michael Payne, who is deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, thanked residents for their patience in waiting for the removal of the group.
He said: “I’m pleased to report that working with Nottinghamshire Police, Gedling Borough Council has successfully managed to deal with the unauthorised encampment on St Mary’s recreation ground and move it off our park this morning.
“As the local councillor for Redhill, my priority was always to ensure this issue was dealt with this in the swiftest and safest way possible.
“This is the quickest Gedling Borough Council has been able to deal with an unauthorised encampment and for that I’d like to thank all our officers involved in supporting me to deal with this issue. Gedling Borough Council used the Common Law to deal with this issue, which allowed us to tackle the problem quicker than pursuing action through the courts.”[irp]
Council officers are now cleaning up our park and securing the site.
Cllr Payne added: “I will also be visiting the park next week with Gedling Borough Council officers to put a plan of action in place for further increased security at the site.
“For the last few months I’ve been working with Gedling Borough Council to secure improvements to the children’s play park and recreation ground. These improvement will also be put in place over the coming weeks and months.”
What is common law?
Under common law, landowners have the right to remove travellers from their land using reasonable force if required. Evictions under common law are normally carried out by Enforcement Agents, (previously Bailiffs) who are instructed by the landowner.
A chain of supermarkets with branches in the borough are to become the first to sell fish otherwise thrown back in the sea by fishermen.
Iceland will start selling whiting and pouting, which is deemed surplus to requirements by other store chains.
Until now, whiting and pouting have been thrown back into the sea either dead or dying – just because they’re the ‘wrong’ type of cod or don’t fit size criteria.
Megrim and grey gurnard, other types of white fish rejected by some stores, will be packaged up and sold with the cod to be used to make dishes such as fish curry and fish pie.
Forty per cent of all fish caught worldwide is captured unintentionally and returned to the ocean – never to make it to the dinner table.
The unwanted fish, known as ‘bycatch’, is a major issue for the fishing industry because it has a massive impact on sustainability levels.
The chain’s bycatch will be sold as their ‘What the Fish?’ range.
The announcement comes in the wake of the supermarket’s recent pledge to go ‘plastic-free’ on its own label products by the end of 2023 and to stock biodegradable chewing gum.
Richard Walker, Iceland’s managing director, said: “Enjoying fish that is traditionally seen as bycatch gives us more variety and also helps make eating fish more sustainable.
“The more that supermarkets can do to encourage customers to try to new options, the better for the planet”
PICTURED: Iceland’s new What The Fish? brand (PICTURE: Iceland)
Neil Nugent, Iceland’s head chef, said: “Grey gurnard, whiting, pouting and megrim are incredibly tasty, versatile fish.
“We wanted to make these species available to more shoppers to help them widen their repertoire of white fish.
“We are also clearly helping to improve the sustainability of UK fisheries by not discarding good, edible fish as waste, or racking up more miles of transport by sending it to markets overseas.
“‘What the Fish?’ is a natural continuation of our sustainability commitment, which has seen Iceland become the UK’s first major supermarket to commit to removing plastic packaging and palm oil from its own label food.”
‘Can this white man sing the Blues?’ sang Deacon Blue. This Welsh lad certainly could, as well as Blues he sang Soul, Ska, Country, and even a bit of Gospel. Not only that, but Andy Fairweather Low showed he could make his guitar talk a bit! This has surely been helped by many years playing alongside the likes of Eric Clapton.
‘This place is fabulous. It’s certainly on our schedule for next year,’ said Fairweather Low during his band introductions. As previously, the Low Riders consisted of Dave Bronze (bass and vocals), Nick Pentelow (sax) and Paul Beavis (drums) but was further beefed up with Richard Milner (Hammond Organ); Pete Cook (baritone sax) and Matt Winch (trumpet). The extended horn section certainly added a new dimension, at time veering into Atlantic Soul whilst at others bordering on New Orleans Jazz.
Having had a successful pop career as lead singer in Amen Corner and Fairweather, Fairweather Low went on to have a very successful solo spell in the 70s. In his intro to Bebop ‘N’ Holla he noted that this was the last single before AM dropped him in favour of the Sex Pistols. ‘Punk came along and that was me finished!’
On the evidence of this performance in Lowdham, it is hard to credit that Fairweather Low went for decades without a record contract, eventually returning with the album Sweet Soulful Music (2006) from which the Low Riders played the title track and several others.
‘I’ve been in the business for fifty years but working with these guys I think this is the most enjoyable time,’ affirmed Low before launching into Route 66. From here it was just solid class right through till the final song the gospel, Amen.
‘We always finish with this and we hope you’ll join in,’ said Fairweather Low and the crowd were not about to let him down. You could easily have been in a Welsh Chapel from the resounding audience contribution rather than an English Village Hall.
The repertoire was dominated by blues. Gin House Blues proved both a highlight and an opportunity for band members to play extended solos. There was contrast as well. Amen Corner hit, We’ll Fly High In The Sky had folks singing along, as did Wide Eyed And Legless. Similarly downbeat was Hymn For My Soul a lament for when you feel down and out.
The horns featured heavily into two segues: a Stax mash up, including Ride A Pony, Get Up And Get Down, and Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song), and an instrumental mix of Tequila, Peter Gunn and Apache. There was also chance for Fairweather Low to show off some finger picking in old American Folk classic Freight Train
Never one to let a crowd down, Low encored with If Paradise Is Half As Nice before rounding things off with the afore mentioned Amen.
Mon 1, Tue, October 2 at 2.30pm, Wed, October 3 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Thu, October 4 at 2.30pm
Fiona Maye is an eminent High Court judge in London presiding with wisdom and compassion over ethically complex cases of family law. But she has paid a heavy personal price for her workload, and her marriage to American professor Jack is at a breaking point. In this moment of personal crisis, Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam, a brilliant boy who is refusing the blood transfusion that will save his life. Adam is three months from his 18th birthday and still legally a child. Should Fiona force him to live? Fiona visits Adam in the hospital and their meeting has a profound emotional impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and long-buried feelings in her in this powerful adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel.
Directed by Richard Eyre. Starring: Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci (1hr 45 mins) UK/US 2017
Cold War (15)
Friday, September 28 & Thursday, October 4 at 7.30pm
Set against the backdrop of the 1950s Cold War in Poland, two people of differing backgrounds and temperaments begin an almost impossible romance in impossible times. Beautifully shot and with a stunning, Jazz-influenced soundtrack, this is a bitter-sweet tale of passion and love.
*SUBTITLED* Directed by Paweł Pawlikowski. Starring: Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot (1hr 25 mins // US 2018)
The Seagull (12A)
Friday, October 5, at 1pm; Sunday, October 7, at 7.30pm; Monday, October 8 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Tuesday 9, Wed 10 & Thu, October 11 at 2.30pm
One summer at a lakeside Russian estate, friends and family gather for a weekend in the countryside. While everyone is caught up in passionately loving someone who loves somebody else, a tragicomedy unfolds about art, fame, human folly, and the eternal desire to live a purposeful life in this wonderful adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s famous play.
Directed by Michael Mayer. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening, Elisabeth Moss (1hr 38 mins // US 2018)
Christopher Robin (U)
Sunday, October 7 at 11am, 2.30pm & 5pm; Monday, October 8 at 11am *Babies & Toddlers Screening*
Christopher Robin — now a family man living in London — receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher’s help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends — Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life.
Directed by Marc Foster. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell (1hr 44 mins // US 2018)
One Note At A Time (PG)
Monday, October 8 at 5pm; Wednesday, October 10 at 7.30pm
A documentary about the embattled tradition of New Orleans’ musicians, and their struggle for continued habitation and survival after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the area in 2005. A close-up look at musicians such as Dr. John; and the vibrant, battling spirit and culture of the Big Easy.
Directed by Renee Edwards. Starring: Dr John (1hr 35 mins // US 2018)
Arnold On Film (U)
Friday, October 12 at 2.30pm
A fascinating selection of historic film clips filmed in and around Arnold over the past 90 years; specially collated to show local life in times gone by. Come along and see who or what you can remember or simply learn about our local heritage.
The Spy Who Dumped Me (15)
Friday, October 12 at 7.30pm
The Spy Who Dumped Me tells the story of Audrey and Morgan, two best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy. Far-fetched but undeniably fun!
This screening is sponsored by a Heritage Lottery Fund project entitled “Gedling Borough’s Heritage Brought Alive”
Directed by Susanna Fogel. Starring: Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon (1hr 57 mins // US 2018)
PICTURED: The Spy Who Dumped Me
Dog Days (12A)
Saturday, October 13 at 2.30pm
Elizabeth is a charming anchor-woman who seeks advice from her dog’s therapist. Tara is a spunky barista who dreams of a life beyond the coffee shop. Daisy is a dog walker who’s enamoured with a client. Garrett pines for a woman while trying to keep his adopt-a-dog business afloat.
The beloved canines in their lives soon start to influence their careers, friendships and romantic relationships in funny and unexpected ways.
Directed by Ken Marino. Starring: Eva Longoria, Vanessa Hudgens (1hr 53 mins // US 2018)
Royal Opera House Live Broadcast:
Sunday, October 21 at 2pm
Royal Ballet: Mayerling (12A)
Mayerling is a classic of the Royal Ballet repertory, with its emotional depth, haunting imagery, and one of the most demanding roles ever created for a male dancer. Kenneth MacMillan choreographed a complex work around the psychologically tormented heir to the Habsburg Empire, Crown Prince Rudolf.
From the ballet’s start, the glamour of the Austro-Hungarian court is contrasted with undercurrents of sexual and political intrigue that drive the story to its violent climax in a double suicide. This ballet, bursting with intensity, madness and passion, proves that sometimes the truth is more scandalous than fiction.
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan, Music: Franz Liszt Tickets £15 / £12.50 Concessions / £10 Under 16s
The King Of Thieves (12A)
Monday, October 22 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Wednesday, October 24 at 7.30pm; Thursday, October 25 at 2.30pm
A caper film about the unlikely gang of retirees that pulled off the daring Hatton Garden jewellery heist of 2015. Initially believed to be undertaken by a gang of super-thieves, the actual perpetrators were a group of tough-guy retired criminals in their late 60s and 70s — with all kinds of physical maladies — who were mostly unoccupied and bored, until they consulted a bunch of how-to books and figured out a way to pull off one last hurrah over a long weekend in April 2015.
Directed by Marc Foster. Starring: Michael Caine, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone (1hr 44 mins // UK 2018)
The Little Stranger (12A)
Friday, October 26 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thursday, November 1 at 7.30pm
During the summer of 1947, country doctor Dr. Faraday tends to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked as a housemaid. The Hall, which has fallen into decline, is home to Mrs Ayres and her two children, Caroline and Roddy. After taking on the new patient, Dr. Faraday finds the Ayres family’s story will soon become entwined with his own, as strange things begin to occur in this stunning adaptation of Sara Water’s gothic-horror novel.
Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. Starring Domhall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson (1hr 51 mins // UK/FRA 2018)
BlacKkKlansman (15)
Saturday, October 27 at 7.30pm
From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan.
The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organisation aims to sanitise its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. Produced by the team behind the Academy-Award winning Get Out.
Directed by Spike Lee. Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver (2hrs 15 mins // US 2018)
PICTURED: Adam Driver and John David Washington in BlacKkKlansman.
Royal Opera House Live Broadcast:
Sunday, October 28 at 5pm
Royal Opera House Live: Die Walkϋre (12A)
Wagner’s Ring cycle is one of the greatest works of all opera. Keith Warner’s production is conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera, and this final revival is cast with an outstanding international array of Wagnerian specialist singers. The full cycle’s four operas journey from the beginning of a world to its destruction, with gods, heroes and monsters. The Ring is always a special event in the operatic calendar: once experienced, never forgotten.
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) is the second opera in the cycle, and features several of the Ring’s musical highlights – the sparkling Magic Fire Music and the electrifying Ride of the Valkyries. But among the musical fireworks and Norse mythology, at the centre of this opera are the unforgettable characters and the complex entanglements between them.
Music: Richard Wagner. Director: Keith Warner. Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Tickets £15 / £12.50 Concessions / £10 Under 16s
Luis & The Aliens (U)
Monday, October 29 at 11am *Babies & Toddlers Screening*; Tuesday, October 30, Wednesday, October 31 & Thursday, November 1 at 11am
After they crash their UFO into his house, 12-year-old Luis embarks on a wild quest to help three tiny extra-terrestrials return to their huge mother ship in this charming animation.
Directed by Christopher & Wolfgang Lauenstein. Voiced by Will Forte, Lea Thompson (1hr 24 mins // US 2018)
Hurricane (15)
Monday, October 29 & Tuesday, October 30 at 7.30pm
Hurricane (Squadron 303) is the story of a group of brave Poles who fought in the skies over England in WW2, not just to keep Great Britain free from the Nazis, but also to keep alive the very idea of their own country.
Equipped with the almost-obsolete Hurricane and (with some initial reluctance) given RAF blue uniforms, while they fought, Poland lived.
Directed by David Blair. Starring: Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson (1hr 47 mins // US 2018)
Halloween Screenings:
Luis & The Aliens (U) (Wednesday, October 31 at 11am)
The House With A Clock In Its Walls (PG) (Wednesday, October 31 at 2.30pm & 5pm)
Ghost Stories (15) (Wednesday, October 31 at 7.30pm)
Hereditary (15) (Wednesday, October 31 at 9.30pm)
The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales (U)
Friday, November 2 & Sunday, November 4 at 11am & 2.30pm; Monday, November 5 at 11am *Babies & Toddlers Screening*
Not so much hand-drawn as hand-sketched, this cartoon for young children tells three humorous stories involving a bunch of farmyard animals. The countryside isn’t always as calm and peaceful as it’s made out to be, and the animals on this farm are particularly agitated: a fox who mothers a family of chicks, a rabbit who plays the stork, and a duck who wants to be Santa Claus!
Directed by Benjamin Renner, Patrick Imbert. Voiced by Bill Bailey, Adrian Edmondson (1hr 23 mins // FRA 2017)
The Wife (15)
Friday, November 2 & Sun 4 at 7.30pm; Monday 5 & Tuesday, November 6 at 2.30pm; Wednesday, November 7 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thursday, November 8 at 2.30pm
Joan and Joe remain complements after nearly 40 years of marriage. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as the great American novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm and diplomacy into the private role of a great man’s wife. As Joe is about to be awarded the Nobel Prize for his acclaimed and prolific body of work, Joan starts to think about the shared compromises, secrets and betrayals.
Directed by Bjӧrn Runge. Starring: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce (1hr 40 mins // SWE/UK/US 2017)
You can find out more information at http://www.boningtontheatre.co.uk/ or book tickets online HERE
For Branch Manager Nick McCree and local Arnold resident Sarah de Costres, who between them have over fifty years of experience in helping people find the perfect holiday package, it was a chance to meet up with the local community whilst helping them book their dream trip.
