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Brave Netherfield karate ace battling arthritis secures silver in top European competition

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Brave Netherfield karate ace battling arthritis secures silver in top European competition

A brave karate ace from Netherfield still managed to secure a silver medal in one of Europe’s biggest competitions – despite battling with arthritis.

James Scott travelled to Kristianstad in Sweden and secured a silver medal in Northern Europe’s largest Karate Competition.

It’s been a tough few months for the karate champ who recently began treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

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PICTURED: Netherfield karate ace James Martin

James told Gedling Eye: “Training has been hard. But, I’ve eased off and played each day by ear. I came to watch this competition last year and it’s great to take part amongst so many counties.”

James hopes to be back training Monday at his karate school in Colwick.

He recently also received a provisional place at Loughborough University for a Masters degree in September.

Drama group from Gedling fly high at Derby Theatre

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Drama group from Gedling fly high at Derby Theatre

A drama group from Gedling took to the stage at Derby Theatre this weekend as part of a national festival of performances.

Flying High Expressive Arts CIC performed  The Ceasefire Babies on Saturday 14 April alongside other young actors from across the region.

This was part of the National Theatre Connections festival, a nationwide exhibition of new writing and talented performers in association with London’s National Theatre.

Flying High’s Young Company had been working on the play since October and the show in Derby was its second public performance by the group after it was revealed to a warm reception at the Bonington Theatre in Arnold last month.

Carrie Bird, director of Flying High Expressive Arts, said: “It’s been a long journey, taking this play from script to stage and watching our young members grow as performers and in their characters.

“It’s a very proud moment every time we get to be in a place like this and this year’s Young Company really gave it their all as they went out to do their thing with this play for perhaps the final time.”

The Ceasefire Babies, written by Fiona Doyle, looks at a group of young people in Northern Ireland living in the wake of the troubles.

The Connections festival sees the National Theatre commission new plays and musicals from both well-established and up and coming writers, which are then produced by drama groups and schools across the country.

One version of each script is then selected to go and perform at the National Theatre on London’s Southbank.

Flying High had that opportunity in 2012 when its version of Alice by Heart, a musical written by the makers of the hit Broadway show Spring Awakening, was selected to go down to London.

The performers took to the stage in front of nearly 1,000 people, including the writers themselves and Will Young.

That show is set to open as a professional production in New York next year.

MATCH REPORT: Kidsgrove Athletic 3-3 Carlton Town

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Romulus’s defeat at Lincoln Utd meant that Carlton would have been safe from relegation whatever the outcome of this game, but the draw at least prevented the Millers falling to a third successive defeat.  In reality Wayne Scott’s side will be kicking themselves for not winning having squandered a two goal half-time lead.

On a bright sunny afternoon Carlton made a flying start.  Some lovely passing between Tyler Blake and Ben Hutchinson saw the ball fed sideways to Danny Elliott on the edge of the box.  He took it around Dave Parton before calmly knocking it into the open goal in just the sixth minute.

Carlton doubled their lead just four minutes later.  Akaunu went on a splendid run down the right holding off Rhys Thompson and captain Leon Ashman before threading a pass to Blake.

 

At this stage Kidsgrove looked shell-shocked, barely able to play a pass and Carlton were in total control.  Their first effort saw Eric Graves fire over after Jack Steggles had saved from Kyle Diskin.

Rumineo Valido-Barai then curled an effort just beyond the post as Athletic sought a way back into the game.

Akaunu saw Parton make another decent save following a good run and shot and the goalkeeper released Thompson quickly.  He fed Alex Lingard whose cross found Lee Cropper completely unmarked but the striker headed wide.  It was the kind of chance the onlooking Anthony Malbon, out through injury, would have buried without breaking stride.

Hutchinson went agonisingly close, curling just over the bar, after some fine passing from Akaunu, Blake and Elliott.

Next it was Riece Bertram’s turn, with a 25 yard half volley after a one-two with Hutchinson.

The Millers had controlled the majority of the first half with some pass and move football that exposed gaps in the Kidsgrove midfield.  As a result they rarely needed to resort to the generally unsuccessful long-ball football which has so often been a feature of their play.

In addition, defensively, the side looked very solid, with Louis Danquah and Kane Baldwin rarely troubled and Kieran Walker and Daniel Fletcher dominating the middle of defence.  Bertram, in midfield, was having a very effective game.

Kidsgrove acted at half time and brought on striker Tim Sanders.  Carlton seemed to change shape and switch to one up front, presumably to preserve what they had earned.  Whatever the reason, the second half couldn’t have been more different to the first.

The Millers should have gone three goals up on 52 minutes.  Niall Davie beat two players on the left, cut into the area and looked up to see Hutchinson and Blake waiting.  Neither made a move into the space where Davie played the ball and the chance went.

Kidsgrove took full advantage and reduced the deficit immediately, with Sanders firing home from the edge of the box.  Steggles seemed to be caught unawares, trying to kick the ball away as it went past him.

The home side levelled six minutes later.  A deep free kick from the right was headed across goal to Sanders, who had a free header and made no mistake.

The game had been turned on its head and it was now Kidsgrove who looked the more likely to win. Sanders put an absolute sitter over the bar after a good run and cross by Lingard, before Steggles made a decent save from a Lingard shot.

Carlton weathered the storm and regained the lead on 71 minutes with the best goal of the game.  Akaunu and Elliott combined to play Hutchinson just into the area.  With defenders surrounding him the ex-Celtic striker cheekily lifted the ball over the Grove defence towards Blake, who hit a magnificent swerving volley into the corner of the net to the delight of the travelling support behind the goal.

Kidsgrove responded and Sanders volley over.  Back came Carlton and Akaunu hit the post from the edge of the box after yet more interplay involving Blake and Elliott.

Grove levelled moments later when Cropper fired into the corner of the net unchallenged after the home side had advanced down the right.

The game settled for the final quarter hour.  Steggles made another decent save, this time from Ross Davidson, while Hutchinson saw an audacious 40-yard volley held by Parton.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Baldwin, Fletcher, Bertram, Danquah, Walker, Elliott, Davie, Blake, Hutchinson, Akaunu (Wilson 80).  Unused substitutes:  Oldham

Goals: Elliott 6, Blake 10, 71; Tim Sanders 53, 59, Lee Cropper 74

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Riece Bertram

Attendance: 102

Meet Olivia Nightingale, Gedling’s latest 4Uth award nominee

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Meet Olivia Nightingale, Gedling’s latest 4Uth award nominee

Meet Olivia Nightingale from Arnold. She’s one of the latest top young achievers to have been nominated for this year’s 4Uth awards.

The annual 4Uth awards recognise the outstanding achievements of young people across the county for a variety of different areas such as outstanding achievement, caring for others, making a vital contribution within a local community and overcoming adversity.

14-year-old Olivia, who lives on St Mary’s Close, has been nominated for the 4uth Achievement award, as she has been a positive influence and member of the youth centre since joining as a junior member in September 2015.

People at the centre said Olivia has grown in confidence and maturity encouraged other young people to join the club and regularly comes up with suggestions for the youth club programme.

Youth worker Cathryn Reade said: “Olivia values the provision here at Redhill Young People’s Centre, and the fact that there is somewhere for young people to meet up after school and in the evenings.

“Olivia has said that sometimes she felt low and lacking in confidence, but has been able to work on these issues at the youth club, through taking part in a range of activities, meeting new friends and talking with youth workers.”

PICTURED: Olivia Nightingale

After taking part in an activity day at the Mill Adventure Base in 2016, Olivia was keen to arrange an overnight residential for other young people in her age group. She was instrumental in organising a residential for eight young people, which took place in July 2017, and contributed greatly to the group planning process. During the residential, Olivia challenged herself through a number of adventurous and team building activities.

In 2017, Olivia expressed interest in volunteering opportunities to develop her personal and social skills, and to explore future career options in Health and Social Care. Since May 2017, Olivia has been volunteering at Gedling Sport Plus (GSP), a sports club for young disabled people.

Olivia has been interacting with the group members, showing respect and sensitivity to their issues, but not treating the group members as “other” or different. She also started to learn a few Makaton signs, as she recognises the value in new skills to communicate with others who have different learning and communication needs.

Maureen Fox, the group leader said that Olivia shows enthusiasm to help others, she is kind, empathetic and has formed positive relationships with the group members.

Since September, Olivia has been working on her Sports Leaders Award at school, and is aiming to use some of the practical skills she has learned with the GSP members.

Olivia’s mum Zanam said: “We have recognised a wonderful maturity and understanding of diversity and that Olivia has continued to grow in confidence and self-esteem as a result of her engagement with the Youth Service.”

Councillor Tracey Taylor, Vice-Chairman of the Children and Young People’s Service, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We are delighted to hear that Olivia has been so involved in a wide range of activities which has helped her develop her confidence.

“She is helping her peers with her efforts and it is wonderful news that she has been nominated for this year’s 4Uth awards.”

For more details about the awards visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/4uth  and #4Uth  on social media.

Claire Richards ‘steps up’ search for Arnold’s Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year

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Claire Richards ‘steps up’ search for Arnold’s Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year

Steps superstar Claire Richards is calling on stylish glasses wearers in Arnold to have a go in a contest – with a £10,000 cash prize up for grabs.

To mark the launch of Specsavers’ annual search for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2018, Claire took part in a sensational new photoshoot, showcasing her own fabulous specs style.

Glasses wearers from Arnold, aged 16 and over, can put themselves forward for the prestigious accolade.

Finalists will attend the uber-glam awards ceremony in London, with one overall winner scooping the top award and cash prize.

Having picked up the Specs Appeal gong at last year’s awards, pop star Claire said: ‘I’ve been a glasses wearer for a few years now and I absolutely love it. I love to mix things up and try a geek-chic frame one day and then a sexy cat’s eye the next.

“Winning the Specs Appeal award last year was incredibly flattering and it was an honour to share a room with so many proud and fabulous glasses wearers.

“I can’t wait to see all the nominees this year – I’m sure there’s going to be some real corkers.”

Claire Richards took part in a photoshoot to promote the new campaign (IMAGE: Joseph Sinclair)

Claire Fletcher, store director at Specsavers Arnold, says: ‘We’re asking all glasses wearers in the area to pucker up and share their best selfie. Not only is it the perfect opportunity to showcase their personal specs style to the country, each entry helps raise funds for anti-bullying charity Kidscape.’

The competition has raised more than half a million pounds for anti-bullying charity Kidscape over the past nine years.

Claire added: “Bullying is an issue that has always been close to my heart so I’m proud to be representing a competition that supports a charity like Kidscape.

“The work they do to support individuals and families affected by bullying is invaluable.”

The competition has five age categories – 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-59 and over 60s – plus a Facebook favourite voted for by the public.

A winner from each category will win a VIP makeover and mingle with celebrities at the awards in London in October.

One pound will be donated to Kidscape for each entry made.  The money raised will help to support the charity in providing practical support to children and families affected by bullying, including advice resources, phone support and workshops.

To be in with a chance of scooping the biggest accolade in the specs-wearing world, glasses wearers can enter the competition online at specsavers.co.uk/loveglassescomp. Deadline for entries is 1st July 2018.

Fire advice for residents after chip pan blaze kills Bestwood man

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Fire advice for residents after chip pan blaze kills Bestwood man

​A chip pan caused the death of a Bestwood man during a fire, investigators have confirmed.

Mr Ben Williams, aged 30, was house sitting for a friend when he is thought to have returned from a party and cooked chips using a chip pan on the hob, which was later involved in fire.

Assistant Coroner for Nottinghamshire, Mrs Heidi Connor, heard of how Mr Williams died from inhaling smoke and fire gases following the fire on December 4, 2017.

The inquest heard that the kitchen was severely damaged by fire, and that the most likely scenario leading to the death of Mr Williams was that he became distracted while cooking, something which Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) would like others to be aware of in their home fire safety routine.

Returning her conclusion of accidental death, Mrs Connor heard evidence from Fire Investigation and Arson Reduction Officer, Lucie Poxon, who attended the scene and explained that Mr Williams would have quickly become unconscious due to the smoke produced from the fire.

Mrs Connor, said: “I would like to acknowledge that this is such a sad loss of a very young man.

“These circumstances which led to the death of a young man whose family have explained him as ‘happy go lucky’ are incredibly tragic and I would like to offer my condolences to the friends and family of Mr Williams.

“I am satisfied that the most likely scenario is that Mr Williams returned from a party in the early hours of the morning of 4 December and decided to cook a meal using a chip pan, which unfortunately resulted in a fire.

“This case particularly highlights the dangers of cooking using oil and becoming distracted and I would like to urge others to be aware of these circumstances.”

Following the conclusion of the inquest, NFRS has taken the opportunity to refresh the safety messages surrounding cooking.

Station Manager Tom Clark, said: “Firstly on behalf of the Service, I would like to express our condolences to the friends and family of Mr Williams.

“Almost one year ago I attended an inquest of another young gentleman who died as a result of becoming distracted by cooking following drinking alcohol, and I cannot stress enough that it is very important to keep an eye on your cooking, as sadly, incidents like this can happen very quickly.

“We know that when you are in your own home you will naturally do as you please, but if just one person takes note of this tragic case and changes their routine because of it, that will be one more person aware of the dangers.

“We are by no means discouraging cooking with oil, but would instead like to reinforce that there are safe ways to do this.

“If you have been drinking, it is best not to attempt cooking, but should you do this, please make every effort you can to not become distracted. Other alternatives are getting a takeaway or even using a thermostat controlled deep fat fryer to regulate the cooking process. Remember, when attention stops, fire starts.”

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has a range of advice on cooking safely:

  • Never fill a pan more than one third full of oil.
  • Never cook under the influence of alcohol or drugs as this can impair your judgement.
  • Keep cooking appliances clean and away from flammable items such as curtains and tea towels.
  • If a fire does occur in your property, get out, stay out and call 999.

Get a glimpse inside abandoned former station building in Gedling

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Get a glimpse inside abandoned former station building in Gedling

For nearly 100 years Gedling Station played host to thousands of passengers taking trains to and from Gedling.

But sadly, the shutters were finally brought down on the station back in 1962.

The building was then given a new purpose – housing one of the area’s popular youth clubs for over forty years.

The kids have now long since left as the club was closed during the early part of this century, leaving this historic building in a state of disrepair.

But a team of volunteers have plans to breathe new life into the former Gedling Station building and celebrate its heritage.

To promote their campaign, the building was today opened by Friends of Gedling Station to visitors who could explore the once-magnificent Victorian building and learn more about it’s history.

Evidence of its use as a youth club still remains and these pictures will hopefully bring back memories for those using it as  station and also people who spent the best part of the teenage years there when it hosted the Gedling Youth Club.

Gedling Eye would like to thank Francis Rodrigues and Friends of GedlinG Station for the tour and allowing us to take pictures.

Tours of the building for the public are arranged on a regular basis. Look out for more info about tours and also the group’s campaign to save the station at their website: gedlingstation.weebly.com on twitter: https://twitter.com/GedlingStation

Man arrested after shooting after Bestwood pub

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Man arrested after shooting after Bestwood pub

Police have arrested a man after an 18-year-old was shot in a pub in Bestwood.

It happened at the Duke of Albans pub in Bestwood Drive at around 11pm on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

The teenager’s injuries were serious but he is now recovering well.

A 26-year-old man was taken into custody yesterday (Thursday, April 12) on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He’s been released on conditional bail while investigations continue.

If you have any information, please call us on 101 quoting incident 932 of 10 February 2018. You can also contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Residents’ anger over delays to utility roadworks in Gedling village

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Residents’ anger over delays to utility roadworks in Gedling village

A delay in the completion of repairs to a water pipe and electricity cable in Gedling village has left residents fuming.…

Severn Trent Water began making repairs to a water pipe on Lambley Lane after it burst last month. The road has been closed since mid-March at the junction with Jessops Lane to allow work to take place, causing long diversions for those trying to gain access to the village.

Since the leak, water continues to spill out onto Jessops Lane before flowing down into the local drainage system.

Residents are now growing angry over the length of time repairs are taking and also the lack of manpower being allocated to the job.

Local resident Philip Oddie contacted Gedling Eye about the issue earlier this week.

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ANGER: Residents are frustrated by the delays over repairing a pipe on Lambley Lane (PICTURE: Philip Oddie)

He said: “Residents support and understand the need for the repair and also appreciate the size of the job being undertaken, but I’m frustrated that Severn Trent seem to be putting so few staff into the repair which, we believe, has resulted in severe delays in getting the pipe repaired and the road reopened.”

Mr Oddie said he visited the site on Tuesday (April 10) and was shocked to discover only two workers were undertaking repairs.

Now, having suffered the inconvenience of this road closure for the last month, local residents have now had a second utilities company, Western Power, starting additional road works on Main Road to repair an urgent  ‘LV cable fault’.

Mr Oddie said that the company arrived on Monday (9) dug a small hole in the pavement and installed temporary traffic lights, using cones to reduce the width of the road to a single carriageway.

He said: “This has caused significant disruption to motorists, with long queues forming during peak periods.

“whilst residents recognise the need for urgent repairs, it is frustrating to find that Western Power have not returned to the site since the first day. It appears that they have dug a hole, placed traffic lights and abandoned the work for four days’.

He added: “We believe that utility companies must be required to complete road works as a priority and this does not appear to be the case in Gedling. Surely, the objective must be to reduce public disruption to the absolute minimum by ensuring the work is completed as quickly as possible.”

Gedling Eye contacted Western Power for a response.

Their spokesman said: “We did carry out works on the Monday and throughout the night to repair an underground cable fault in the area. The repair was complete on Monday night. The remaining works required one of our contractors to reinstate the surface and we have been assured that this work will be done and completed by the end of the day today.

He added: “We’re sorry for any inconvenience that has been caused to residents.”

A spokesman for Severn Trent Water told Gedling Eye: “We’re busy working to fix a burst pipe on Jessops Lane, Gedling. It’s one of our biggest pipes at 27 inches diameter, and as you can imagine, it supplies an awful lot of people in the area with water.

“We understand the frustration that local people may be feeling about our work, in that it’s taking a long time and it may look like not a lot is happening. But we need to make sure that we can do the work in such a way that means we don’t cut off water supplies to the thousands customers supplied by the pipe.

“This means that we need specialist equipment and specially manufactured parts. We’ve had to dig down to the pipe to take exact measurements to have those parts made, so now there is an open hole and less activity on site while we wait for those parts to be made.

They added: “Next week we’ll be doing some work on another pipe in the area that we also need to use while we do the repair on Jessops Lane, and we’ll also be installing the new specially made parts. The repair can then start in earnest.

“We’re really sorry for any inconvenience that this emergency work may be causing – we promise that we’re doing everything we can to get the pipe repaired quickly and everything back to normal as soon as we can. But we really need to make sure our customers still have a water supply while we do it, and that is making a difficult job that bit more tricky.

“We’re currently aiming for all work to be complete by the end of April.”

Arnold slapped with dispersal order in bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour

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Arnold slapped with dispersal order in bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour

A dispersal order is being slapped on Arnold town centre in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour

The 48-hour dispersal order will start from mid-day today (Friday 13).

While the order is in place, police officers and community support officers will direct anyone (10 years or older) to leave designated areas if they are involved in or likely to be involved in anti-social behaviour, crime or disorder.

If those warned return to the specified area, they can be arrested (under section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014).

Areas include: Coppice Road, Leivers Avenue, Bonington Drive, Hallam’s Lane, Nottingham Road, St Albans Road, Furlong Street and streets and car parks within including the area around McDonalds on Sir John Robinson Way.

The dispersal order will end at midday on Sunday (15 April).

There will be an increased presence and CCTV operator coverage during this period. Police officers and PCSOs from across County South will work together with Gedling County Council to enforce the order this weekend.

Sergeant Dan Skoraczewski said: “The dispersal order will be in effect again from Friday to Sunday to move on anyone who is causing problems. Additional officers from Nottinghamshire Police and Neighbourhood Wardens from Gedling Borough Council will be tasked with patrolling the town centre area during this period and will make full use of these dispersal powers which they have been authorised to use.”

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