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‘My baby saved my life’, says Calverton man who had stroke during son’s birth

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‘My baby saved my life’, says Calverton man who had stroke during son’s birth

A man from Calverton who suffered a major stoke at just 33 years old has praised his newborn baby for saving his life.

Lance Leivers, who is sharing his story as part of Stroke Awareness Month, was looking forward to meeting his new baby as his wife, Lizi, went into labour with their first child.

However, Lance then suffered a major stroke while his baby was being delivered on the labour ward.

Lance said: “I don’t remember feeling any different before the stroke happened,”

“I was in the labour ward with Lizi and she asked me to take off her glasses but I couldn’t remember how to take them off.

“My speech became distorted, I was ‘speaking jibberish’ and I became very confused.  I felt weakness on my right side and I started to vomit within ten minutes of the symptoms.”

Lizi’s midwife immediately recognised the symptoms of a stroke and called for help and Lance was immediately taken to City Hospital.

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PICTURED: Lance with wife Linzi and their baby son
PICTURED: Lance with Occupational Therapist Michelle

Lance continued: ” I spent a day in hospital and had to return for further scans the following day.

“I started to regain strength in my arms and I was able to walk with supervision.  However, my speech didn’t fully recover and I found it difficult to think of the right words to say.

“I also found that I was using objects inappropriately and the day after my stroke, as I washed and got dressed, I attempted to put deodorant in my mouth until my dad stopped me.”

“Initially, I couldn’t pick up or hold a pen.  I was unable to write and my reading was slower.  I also had difficulty recognising letters, which made spelling very difficult and I had difficulty dialling numbers on my phone.

Lance is now being supported by Nottinghamshire Healthcare’s Community Stroke Team who visit him 2 to 3 times a week at home.

The team’s occupational therapist, Michelle is one of the people caring for Lance.

She said:  “Lance couldn’t use his upper arm even though the power had returned. This was because of a condition common after stroke called ‘apraxia’, a cognitive difficulty which can cause a person to have difficulty performing a motor task, such as shaving or writing, on command.

“We worked with Lance to improve the function in his arm and to re-learn how to use it in daily tasks, improving his thinking skills and support with returning to work.”

A speech and language therapist also worked with Lance to improve his ability to spell again and write notes to dictation which is important for his work.

His wife, Lizi, has also found the situation difficult to cope with.

She said: “Lance’s recovery has amazed me but it’s been hard at times because of when the stroke occurred and having a new baby to look after.  However, I feel the Community Stroke Team has given him more confidence.  I sometimes forget that he’s had a stroke.”

Although there is an increased risk of having a further stroke Lance doesn’t try to invest too much time thinking about it.  His focus is on making a full recovery within a year’s time.

Before the stroke, Lance was self-employed manufacturing and supplying concrete.  He loved snowboarding and skateboarding and had even built a full ramp in his garden.

He added: “I’m now able to drive my car but cannot drive the lorry at work for year so I am relying on my colleagues for now.

“I’m back to skateboarding but I’ve found that I’m slower to react with less speed and I can’t do some of the moves I used to do.

“My next goal is to get back on the snowboard because I now have a son to train up in the coming years and I will be brushing up on my skills I learnt as a qualified instructor.  I also want to get back in the surf as soon as possible.

Lance and wife Lizi now credit their newborn son with saving is life.

Lance said: “Looking at it positively, we both see our baby as having saved my life because we were already at the hospital and the midwife recognised the signs immediately.”

There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year with around one in four strokes happening to people of working age.

You can find more details about Stoke Awareness Month here: http://www.stroke.org/stroke-resources/raise-awareness-stroke/national-stroke-awareness-month

Bathing waters ‘excellent’ at Colwick Country Park

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Bathing waters ‘excellent’ at Colwick Country Park

A bathing spot in Colwick has been rated ‘excellent’ ahead of the 2018 summer season.

West Lake in Colwick Country Park has been given the thumbs-up by the Environment Agency ahead of the bathing water season – which begins this week.

Water samples taken over the last few weeks show the water quality at the venue to be excellent.

The Environment Agency tests water quality at every official bathing water site to ensure it is maintained and improved.

Last year, water quality remained high with 98.3% of bathing waters in England meeting the tough standards. 92% of these locations achieved the top rating of Excellent or Good.

Bathers can check out the water quality at their nearest bathing water spot by visiting the Environment Agency’s online map at the Bathing Water Data Explorer website.

During the bathing water season environment officers will take up to 20 samples at each location, from now until the end of September. The samples are then tested in Environment Agency labs for cleanliness and rated.

Helen Wakeham, deputy director of water quality at the Environment Agency, said: “Water quality tests are published online, me and my family will certainly be searching the online map before heading off to enjoy time at the beach this summer.”

Police want to speak to these men following car key theft in Mapperley

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Police want to speak to these men following car key theft in Mapperley

Police have today issued CCTV images and footage featuring a group of men they want to speak to following a series of car key burglaries across the area- including one in Mapperley

A number of police forces from across the Midlands and Yorkshire are working together targeting car key burglaries.

The burglary in Mapperley took place on April 11.

Properties in Sherwood and Sherwood were also among those targeted.

In each incident suspects have broken into homes to steal car keys before taking vehicles from drives.

The video clip issued today shows men peering through the downstairs window of a home in Caunton.

The incident took place at around 2pm on April 30 .

The men, filmed from a camera within the property, hide their faces after realising they’d been caught on camera. Nothing was taken from the address.

Nottinghamshire Police is working closely with Derbyshire Police, Lincolnshire Police, South Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Police to identify offenders and bring them to justice as part of ‘Operation Ignite’.

The joint operation follows the creation of two new dedicated Nottinghamshire Police burglary teams which are concentrating their efforts on tackling and reducing burglary in the city and county.

Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, who leads the county burglary team, said: “We’re appealing to the public to help us identify those involved in a large number of car key burglaries and associated burglaries.

“We’ve identified 12 burglaries in Nottinghamshire which we’re connecting and which have been captured under the heading of Operation Ignite.

“Operation Ignite does identify that offences have been committed by the same organised crime group across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

“It’s very likely that the persons pictured with this appeal do not live in Nottinghamshire but are more likely to live in one of our surrounding Force areas.”

DI Wragg added: “We’re asking the public to be vigilant as we know the vast majority of burglaries are preventable as they are often opportunistic.

“Make sure your front and back doors and windows are locked even when you’re in and never leave your car keys on show through a window when not using them.

Do not leave them in locks, on the window ledges or kitchen/hall tables and never on a hook behind the door or in reach of a letterbox or cat flap.

“If possible park your vehicle in a garage. If you have to park it on your driveway or on the street, consider using additional security devices, make sure the area is well lit, ensure the vehicle is secure and that nothing of value is left in it – such as tools, laptops, or money.

“If you have gates securing your driveway area make sure you keep them closed and locked.”

We’re urging anyone who recognises any of the people in our CCTV pictures and clip to call us on 101 (quoting incident number 405 of 30 April for the Caunton incident) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For more advice on how to keep your property safe visit http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention

Timelord meets local legend at opening of new community shop in Sherwood

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Timelord meets local legend at opening of new community shop in Sherwood

More than 500 visitors flocked to Nottinghamshire Hospice’s new Community Shop in Sherwood on Saturday, opened by Nottingham’s Official Robin Hood, Tim Pollard.

Cutting the ribbon, Tim, who has personal links with the hospice, said: “My late wife Sal was really helped by the hospice and they are helping me and our family still. So when you come here to buy or donate stuff you are doing good for a lot of other people who really appreciate your help even though you may not know it – and I can say that from the heart because I’m one of them.”

Shoppers browsed the extensive vinyl collection, span discs in the retro 70s listening booth and stepped back in time to try on vintage clothing in Dr Who’s Tardis – regenerated as a changing room.

The Doctor himself also turned up with companions.

He said: “We’ve come to check the Tardis has been decommissioned properly. We can recommission it at any time however.”

The shop, which moved to its new premises from a smaller location across the road, did a roaring trade all day, and attracted 20 potential new volunteers.

Customer Medik Johnson, who came from Chilwell for the opening, said: “I think it’s a very attractive space, very well organised and the staff are lovely.“

Penny Cooper, Area Retail Manager for Nottinghamshire Hospice says: “It was buzzing all day. People were intrigued by the Tardis and loved the layout of the shop and said it was a really good atmosphere.

“We exceeded expectations and took more than £1,700 on our first day.”

The Sherwood shop is one of nine shops across Nottinghamshire which bring in more than £1 million annually to benefit people with a terminal or life-limiting illness.

Mapperley woman contributes to new book which aims to bust myths about Menopause

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Mapperley woman contributes to new book which aims to bust myths about Menopause

A woman from Mapperley has contributed to a new book which aims to explore the facts and bust the myths around menopause.

Linda Booth is one of the writers behind Menopause: the Change for the Better, which recently hit bookshelves after being picked up by publishing giant Bloomsbury.

The book has been put together in association with Nottingham-based website Henpicked.net – which is one of the fastest-growing online communities for women over 40.

Packed full of information, guidance, resources and humour, Menopause: the Change for the Better, presents a balanced view of clinical methods and natural approaches, so women can make an informed decision about what’s right for them.

Linda now hopes the new book will help to make a real difference.

NEW BOOK: Menopause: the Change for the Better

She said: “Menopause is not the end or even the beginning of the end. The menopause is when a woman becomes the wise crone of the community in the nicest possible way, and this should be celebrated more.”

Henpicked founder Deborah Garlick said the group decided to take action after hearing so many stories of women struggling to get the right support during menopause.

She said: “Our aim is to inform and educate them about what they can do.

“In addition to the book and our Henpicked.net website, we have educated and worked with over 100 companies in the last year, helping employers understand the need for talking about menopause in the workplace and providing the right support. This includes working with Severn Trent, E.ON and Nottinghamshire Police.

The menopause should be just a natural transition in a woman’s life, we want to help all women sail through it and enjoy their lives.”

You can buy Menopause: The Change for the Better from Amazon (via the link) or all good bookshops

  • For more information about how you can support the Henpicked campaign to raise awareness and education on the menopause, please contact the Henpicked community Contact@Henpicked.net.

Police want to speak to this man in connection with purse theft in Arnold

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Police want to speak to this man in connection with purse theft in Arnold

Police would like to speak to this man after a purse was stolen and fraudulent transactions were made.

On Tuesday, March 27 at 12.30pm an 80-year-old woman had her purse taken from her handbag in the Sainsbury’s store in Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook,

The victim’s bank card was then used at various locations before it was cancelled.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If you recognise the man pictured, please call us”.

You an contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 670 of 27 March 2018.

‘Husband’s hearing aid appointment saved my sight’, says Arnold woman

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‘Husband’s hearing aid appointment saved my sight’, says Arnold woman

An Arnold woman has told how a visit to a Specsavers opticians saved her sight – despite only being there to pick up her husband’s hearing aid.

Helen Clarkstone, 69, was alerted to her condition during a visit to the store in Front Street while being on an errand for her husband before they went on holiday.

While picking up a hearing aid for him, she requested to see an optician after noticing a dark spot in her vision over the weekend.

Helen said: “It was like there was a black shadow covering half of my eye that didn’t go away, even when I blinked. I had a busy weekend, as we were due to leave for holiday on Monday, so didn’t do anything about it right away.”

Helen was quickly seen by optometry store director Vineet Nehra.

“It was clear that something was very wrong with Helen’s eyes,’ he said.

‘There were indications of a retinal detachment, so we knew Helen needed an emergency referral to hospital. She was made an appointment on the day, ensuring she was seen as soon as possible.’

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GRATEFUL: Helen Clarkstone had noticed a dark spot in her vision

After her referral, Helen underwent an operation at the Queen’s Medical centre to help repair the detached retina. Following the operation, she had to spend 10 days lying on her side for 40 minutes of every hour as part of the recovery process.

She is now recovering well and she says her vision, despite being a little blurry after the surgery, is getting better each day and her prognosis is good.

She said: ‘I was due to go on holiday to Spain and if I hadn’t been in Specsavers for my husband’s hearing aids, I probably would have waited until I got back to check it out. I’m certainly glad I didn’t! My husband and I are very grateful to the team at Specsavers – for both the fantastic hearing service and the care and quick referral of the optometry team.’

Research published by Specsavers and charity the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), shows one in five people will live with sight loss in their lifetime despite at least half of all cases being avoidable. The statistics also show that 300 people in the UK start living with sight loss every day.

Tardis touches down in Sherwood to take shoppers back in time at charity store launch

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Tardis touches down in Sherwood to take shoppers back in time at charity store launch

Doctor Who’s trusted time machine will be taking bargain hunters back in time this Saturday at a new charity shop in Sherwood

Visitors to Nottinghamshire Hospice’s new community shop – which opens its doors for the first time tomorrow – can step into the Tardis and try on items from the large range of retro clothing on sale.

Those into nostalgia can also browse through a wide selection of vinyl on offer and spin some discs in the store’s listening booth.

The new shop on Mansfield Road is much larger than the one previously belonging to the hospice which was based opposite.

The new store in Sherwood is being opened by Nottingham’s official Robin Hood, Tim Pollard (centre)

The charity store will be opened at 10am by Nottingham’s official Robin Hood, Tim Pollard.

Tim has a personal connection with the charity because the hospice looked after his wife Sal before she passed away last year.

Penny Cooper, area retail Manager for Nottinghamshire Hospice says: “The new shop is exciting and very different. It’s community based with a much larger selection of goods, lots of vinyl which is very popular at the moment, and if you fancy travelling back in time you can jump into our Tardis and try on clothing from our vintage and retro section.”

The Sherwood shop is one of nine shops across Nottinghamshire which bring in more than £1 million annually to benefit people with incurable or life-limiting illness. Sherwood shop takes nearly £90,000 a year. In its last week before moving to the new premises takings were £3,500.

Crackdown on second-hand clocked cars in borough

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Crackdown on second-hand clocked cars in borough

Residents in Gedling borough who are considering buying a second-hand car are being made aware of a few simple checks to reduce the risk of buying a clocked vehicle.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is advising residents to check a second-hand vehicle’s MOT history, which is available free of charge at www.check-mot.service.gov.uk

All people require is the vehicle’s registration number if it is over three years old, otherwise the vehicle will not have a MOT history.

Motorists are also advised to check closely that the condition of the vehicle is consistent with the mileage displayed on the dashboard screen.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute believes car clocking instances are on the rise as cheap clocking software is readily available and lower mileages bring in higher sale prices.

Although the Council only received 24 car clocking complaints within the last year, UK vehicle history checking company HPI estimates that potentially one in sixteen vehicles checked by them has incorrect mileage displayed.

Councillor Gordon Wheeler, Vice-Chairman of the Council’s Communities and Place Committee, said: “Although a car’s MOT history only records its mileage history after it is three years old, it does show trends in usage and will reveal it has been clocked if the displayed mileage is lower than its records.

“Consumers also need to inspect thoroughly a second-hand vehicle inside and out before buying and be suspicious of significant wear and tear when it has a low display mileage.”

Residents with more information on this problem should contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.

Gedling Homes reveal new ‘Mastarplan’ to help improve neighbourhoods for tenants

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Gedling Homes reveal new ‘Mastarplan’ to help improve neighbourhoods for tenants

A scheme to improve neighbourhoods for tenants of a housing association was launched at an event in Gedling Country Park on Tuesday.

Gedling Homes unveiled its newly improved Neighbourhood ‘Mastarplans’ to partners and residents at the event in Café 1899 on Tuesday.

The star-rated ‘Mastarplans’ will help the housing association to improve local issues like anti-social behaviour, unemployment and health & wellbeing and ultimately make their neighbourhoods and communities better places to live.

The scheme has been developed in consultation with residents, partner agencies and staff. Their feedback has allowed Gedling Homes to measures performance and satisfaction in each neighbourhood against a set of actions. Using this information, the neighbourhoods are given and a star-rating system of 3, 4 and 5 stars (5 being the best), as well as a plan to improve the ratings. All 10 of the Gedling areas will have its own plan with bespoke interventions to help ‘lift’ the area.

NEW FOCUS: Mark Vasey (Neighbourhood Manager) and Jemma Davey (Neighbourhoods Apprentice) at the launch of the Gedling Homes Mastarplans.

Gedling Homes launched its first three-year neighbourhood plans in 2014 and in that time most neighbourhoods reported that they saw an improvement in their star rating.

Jason Cannon, director of Gedling Homes said: “These new neighbourhood ‘Mastarplans’ build on the work we’ve been doing over the last few years to improve the communities where we work.

“We are now focusing on new local priorities based on feedback from tenants who’ve helped us to say what work needs to be done and where.”

The ‘Mastarplans’ will also give tenants advice on how to make their money go further with handy tips and links to low-cost services.

Gedling Homes ‘Mastarplans’ are based on the system implemented by their partner New Charter Homes, a housing association based in Tameside, Greater Manchester which is also part of the Jigsaw Group. Their star-rated ‘Mastarplans’ were launched in early 2017 and they have already begun to see vast improvements in their neighbourhoods improve thanks to the plans.

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