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Volunteers join forces to clean up Arnold park

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Volunteers join forces to clean up Arnold park

A team of volunteers helped spruce up a park in Arnold last week in time for it to be used for the borough’s annual Remembrance Day service.

92 people from around the borough answered the call for help from park rangers at Arnot Hill Park and filled over 400 bin bags with fallen leaves during the volunteer day on Wednesday, November 9.

Children from Leo’s nursery and Robert Mellors Primary School also turned out to help with the clean-up.

SUPPORT: Staff from McDonalds in Arnold came to help clean up Arnot Hill Park

The bags were collected up and then taken for use at local allotments.

Tools were kindly provided by Frank Key Group and early morning drinks for the volunteers were provided by McDonalds in Arnold.

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GOOD WORK: Pupils from Robert Mellors Primary School muck in.

Adam Hales, urban park ranger for Gedling Borough Council who organised the event, said: “We’d like to thank all those who attended for their support

“It was a nice, sunny day and it was lovely to meet lots of local people.”

Bestwood man catches fine for fishing without licence

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Bestwood man catches fine for fishing without licence

A Bestwood angler has been hit with a hefty court fine for fishing without a licence.

Wayne Dickens of The Square, Bestwood Village was fined by the court to a total penalty of £1,393 after being found in breach of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act (1975) in June 2017.

The case heard at Wellingborough Magistrates Court on 9 November 2017 was brought by the Environment Agency following the discovery of the offender in Strawberry Fields, Lincoln in June 2017.

Following the verdict, Steve Powell, Enforcement Team Manager for the Environment Agency said: “It’s important that all anglers understand how seriously the courts take these offences and we hope it will provide as a deterrent for any angler thinking of fishing without a licence.

“All the money raised from rod licence sales is used to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries, benefitting anglers and those cheating the system will be prosecuted.”

Every year across the country, thousands of anglers are prosecuted for not having a fishing licence. As well as swindling other anglers, fishing illegally can carry a hefty penalty. Getting caught without a licence could land you with a fine of up to £2,500.

Any angler aged 12 or over, fishing on a river, canal or still water needs a licence. An annual licence costs from just £30 (concessions available) and is available from www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence or by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities can contact the Environment Agency Incident Hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Carlton park group’s funding plea

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Carlton park group’s funding plea

A community group has appealed for people to get behind their bid for cash to buy table tennis tables for a park they recently saved from closure.

Friends of Onchan Park, a community group which develop and promote Oakdale Rd Park, hope to win funding as part of the Aviva Community Fund. The group need votes from people in the local community to increase their chances of winning funding of £7,500- which they hope will provide two table tennis tables and a secure base. Only projects with the most votes will become finalists, so additional support is vital.

Research by the group showed that the nearest outdoor table tennis facility is at the National Ice Arena, 2.2 miles away from Onchan Park. The Friends group now hope that having an outdoor table tennis area with two tables and a supply of bats and balls would allow a large population to access this inclusive and enjoyable sport.

Alison Pritchard, chair of Friends of Onchan Park, said:  “This year, local schoolchildren children helped to save the park with their colourful artwork on the pavilion. Now it is time for the adults to help develop the facilities on the park to create a space worth visiting, by voting for our funding bid.”

To support the Friends of Onchan Park appeal visit: https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/view/17-2647 and submit your vote before 20 November 2017.

For more information on Friends of Onchan Park visit www.onchanpark.co.uk Facebook “Save Onchan Park” Twitter @OnchanPark

Gedling wedding car hire firm in line for top industry award

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Gedling wedding car hire firm in line for top industry award

A Gedling wedding car and limousine hire firm is hoping to be named as the best in the region after being nominated for a top industry award.

Premier Limos have made the shortlist for ‘Wedding Transport Supplier of the Year’ in the Wedding industry Awards regional finals.

The winners are due to be announced tomorrow night at a glitzy awards evening being held at the National Space Centre in Leicester.

The Wedding Industry Awards are the only regional and national client-voted awards in the wedding industry. They were set up to recognise excellent wedding suppliers and to help anyone organising a wedding to find the best suppliers.

SUCCESS: Premier Limos chauffeur Chris Donnerly-Williams collecting his award at last year’s event

The firm took home the regional prize last year and made it all the way to the national finals, but sadly came home empty handed.

Company director and chauffeur Chris Donnerly-Williams is hoping the firm can repeat the success of 2016..

He said: “Last year we won this amazing award and I really hope we can retain the title.

“It was great to go to the national event last year. Sadly, we didnt win the national award but to be part of the evening and get that far in the competition was an amazing feeling.”

If the firm win the regional prize tomorrow, they will again make it through to the national finals.

 

 

Aerial spectacular as thousands of starlings flock in Netherfield skies

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Aerial spectacular as thousands of starlings flock in Netherfield skies

A swooping mass of starlings above Netherfield Lagoons nature reserve is enthralling local wildlife lovers.

Murmerations – the official term for the mass aerial stunt – are known to happen at this time of year as starlings gather together to roost.

The birds look to roost in sheltered places which protect against the harsh winter weather.

During the day the starlings disperse as they go in search of food, but return in the late afternoon to their roosting areas when murmurations are sometimes seen.

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Those visiting Netherfield Lagoons have been able to witness the aerial event each evening. The flying performances have been happening at the site just before dusk.

Mark Glover from Gedling Conservation Trust, who manage the lagoons, said: The starling murmuration is taking place most evenings at this time of year at the Netherfield Lagoons – a designated Local Nature Reserve.

“Up to 10,000 starlings are estimated to take part as they gather to settle in the reedbeds to roost.

He added: “The murmuration takes place at around 4pm at this time of year but it is recommended that if people want to see the display they are in position for 3.30 pm.

MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 0 – Loughborough Dynamo 2

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 0 – Loughborough Dynamo 2
A game of two halves was clouded by a controversial red card for Millers’ Riece Bertram.
The game opened with several chances for the away team, Josh Riley finding gaps in the Carlton defence, feeding Karl Demidh and Tolani Omotola. The latter opened the scoring in the 21st minute following a speedy break, slotting home into the right corner.
A 50/50 ball between Bertram and Demidh which the Millers midfielder reached first, saw the away striker go to ground writhing in pain. After the away team surrounded the referee, he pulled out a red card with many disagreeing with the dismissal which may see appeal.
The second half was then tough for the home side down to ten men, but half time substitute Mamoke Akaunu created chance after chance for the Millers. After withstanding the pressure, Dynamo settled and grabbed a second in the 76th minute to seal three points on the road.
They had chances late on to make it three but the home defence saw out the dying minutes. A tough result to take in a game that many have labelled: ‘what if?’

Fake RSPCA premium phone numbers ripping off borough animal lovers

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Fake RSPCA premium phone numbers ripping off borough animal lovers

Pet-lovers in Gedling borough are being warned about a number of rogue websites set-up to promote a fake premium number which they claim belongs to the RSPCA.

Anyone calling the premium rate 0844 numbers wanting to report incidents of animal cruelty will quickly rack up a heavy phone bill.

The RSPCA said when a member of the public dials the fake number they’ll be charged a premium rate and are then diverted to their National Control Centre. This means the caller may not be immediately aware of the scam.

The charity conducted a search on Google and found eight different scam sites with the incorrect 0844 premium rate numbers in the first 10 pages of the popular search engine.

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Dave Allen, the RSPCA’s head of education and advice, said: “The amount of sites out there advertising incorrect contact numbers for our charity is very worrying.

“We’re urging people to watch out for websites with fake numbers and information that doesn’t sound quite right. Some of the sites can be quite convincing with unauthorised feeds from our official Twitter and Facebook page which makes them look all the more real”.

“Unfortunately it can be difficult to get these sites shut down, but we’ve been trying to solve this issue by reporting the problem to Google so that the sites aren’t ranked highly in searches. We’ve also lodged a complaint to the UK’s communications regulator OFCOM and now we’re trying to raise awareness of this scam with the general public.”

“Not only can these numbers leave people with a hefty phone bill, but it also means members of the public may be put off contacting us when an animal is in desperate need of care.”

If you need to report cruelty, or a sick or injured animal, contact the RSPCA’S 24-hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999.

Latest news from Mapperley Park Badminton Club

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Latest news from Mapperley Park Badminton Club

The off-season proved to be one of ups and downs for Mapperley Park Badminton club, writes Andy Shaw.

The downs: losing 10 ladies players across the board, meaning a reshuffle of the ladies and mixed teams and the removal of two teams.

The ups: acquiring a second venue, Arnold Hill Academy, for extra club nights and matches. This has enabled us to use the traditional Monday evenings as a training night.

Despite the heavy losses on the ladies side, the club did pick up seven new male players, allowing us to field a 4th men’s team.

The opening month of the season has been a mixed bag, as is usually the case with new players being integrated into teams.

In the men’s, the 1st team were without captain Andy Shaw due to illness. They lost 7-2 in the Premier League to defending champions Bingham. Craig Day and Steve Smith taking the two rubbers in a result that flattered the visitors. The 2nd men’s, back in division 1 for the first time in three years, started their campaign with a comfortable 9-0 victory over Southwell.  The team had two debutants in Simon Cattermole and Zayd Sheikh.
The 3rd men’s, also promoted last season, have been right into the thick of the action. They opened with a tough loss to Rolls Royce, but followed up with back to back wins V Boots and Chilwell.

Another promoted team, 2nd ladies, faced Mansfield Oaktree in their division 1 opener. The 7-2 loss slightly undeserved after several close games.

In the mixed, the 1st team and 2nd team faced each other in division 1. The 1st team recording a hard fought 9-0 victory. The 1st team then went on to beat last season’s division 2 champions, Bingham, 7-2. The 3rd mixed, after storming to the title last season, faced a strong Carlton 2nd team at Arnold Academy. The highlight in an 8-1 loss was Rhia Simmonds making her 3rd team debut. Harry and Kath taking the solitary rubber.

Colwick firm win major prize at awards night celebrating family-run businesses

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Colwick firm win major prize at awards night celebrating family-run businesses

A Colwick-based packaging firm are today celebrating after scooping a major award at an event celebrating family-run businesses in the region.

The Wilkins Group, which has its headquarters on Colwick Industrial Estate, were named as winners of the International Trade Award at the Midlands Family Business Awards last night (Nov 9).

Staff from the family owned business of three generations were among 300 guests at a glittering black-tie ceremony at The Velodrome, Derby Arena

They beat off competition from five other businesses at the awards which recognise and reward success across ten categories.

Sales director, Justin Wilkins, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the award for international trade at the Family Business Awards. The Wilkins Group continues to go from strength-to-strength and this is a result of our brilliant and hard-working team. It is great to be recognised in this way and has given the team a real boost. Hopefully it is the start of things to come.”

WINNERS: The team from The Wilkins Group in Colwick

For more than ten years The Wilkins Group, which was founded in 1963 by graphic designer Ken Wilkins and his son Andre, has become integrated overseas with manufacturing hubs covering Eastern Europe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and China with the infrastructure to service many surrounding countries.

Today The Wilkins Group is focused on bringing progression to Sri Lanka and its other offshore sites.

This year has seen the company invest in a state-of the-art machine for its new Fuse division, to enable it to cater for the luxury packaging market. It has also purchased new machines for its Romania division.

The awards are run by The Wilson Organisation. MD Charlotte Perkins, said: “This is the eighth year for the awards and once again the awards team, our panel of judges and each of our sponsors has been bowled over by the exceptional quality, pedigree, innovation and performance of each and every one of the finalists.”

More information can be found at wilkins.co.uk

Council announce plans to improve Gedling borough bus network

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Council announce plans to improve Gedling borough bus network

Bus routes across the borough are to upgraded following a cash boost from Nottinghamshire County Council.

The Authority this week announced it will spend £297,000 on improving bus networks on roads in Colwick, Carlton, Gedling and Netherfield under the banner of the Southern Growth Corridor.

These improvements are part of the wider A612 Daleside Road Improvement Scheme, funded through the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (D2N2) which is providing £6.1m for bus priority measures.

The council’s Communities and Place Committee has carefully considered objections received and will press ahead with the improvements in the new year.

A major purpose of the works is to encourage more people to use the bus by improving service reliability and journey times, and boosting sustainable travel.

The county council, working with Via East Midlands, has already upgraded the three way traffic signal junction at Daleside Road and Vale Road, making the area safer for pedestrians.

Improvements in Gedling will see changes to 26 bus stops at Colwick, Carlton, Gedling and Netherfield, with 21 bus stop clearways, six new bus shelters and 11 new raised kerbs.

Alongside these improvements to bus stops, are plans for an 80m ‘bus only’ lane along Vale Road on the westbound approach to the junction with Colwick Loop Road towards the city, to be in operation weekdays between 7.30am and 9.30am. Also for the introduction of double yellow lines on the north side of Vale Road and around junctions along the route.

Councillor John Cottee, Committee Chairman for Communities and Place, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “The county council has listened to objections raised. The new bus only lane will be introduced within existing road widths without compromising existing traffic capacity.

“The improvements will complement the overall scheme and will help cut journey times along the A612 corridor by up to three minutes, while also improving accessibility and facilities at individual bus stops.”

The restrictions aim to strike a reasonable balance between maintaining the safe operation of highways, recognising the demand for on-street parking and the wider objectives to improve the bus corridor.

There was one recommendation to reduce the times of operation of the bus stop clearway at bus stop GE206 on Main Road which was approved.

The overall A612 Daleside Road Improvement Scheme includes work which is being led by the city council along the Colwick Loop Road.

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