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Police warning over fake £20 notes

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Police warning over fake £20 notes

Police are warning businesses in Gedling borough to be on the alert after reports of a man visiting shops in the nearby area and handing over fake Irish twenty pound notes.

The man has so far visited shops in Lowdham, McColls in Southwell and has also reportedly been seen in petrol stations around the Sherwood area.

The vehicle he is using is a green Series 1 BMW reg W688RLA.

Although not classed as legal tender, businesses are still allowed to accept both Irish and Scottish bank notes.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: ” We have no description of the male as yet, but please make local businesses aware when visiting.”

Anyone with information should contact 101, or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Young people in borough get access to cheaper travel with launch of new travelcard

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Young people in borough get access to cheaper travel with launch of new travelcard

Young people can now travel to and from the borough on the cheap following the introduction of a Robin Hood Card for under-19s.

The Robin Hood Operators Group – Nottingham City Council and the public transport operators in the Greater Nottingham area – has launched the Under 19 Pay as You Go (PAYG) card, just over a year after the adult PAYG card was launched.

It’s an e-purse that uses a capping system to ensure best value for travellers.

Robin Hood PAYG allows unlimited trips on multiple operators for bus and tram. Since the launch, close to two million journeys have been undertaken on PAYG cards with over 40,000 cards in circulation and there has been a scheme turnover of over £1 million.

The introduction of the U19 PAYG card means that younger users can now benefit from the freedom to travel on multiple operators when they need to with the knowledge they are getting great value for those journeys.

The Under 19 card will be issued at travel centres with proof of age identification needed.

The card can be topped up at any of the 113 Robin Hood ticket vending machines in the scheme area. The Under 18 season ticket is also being raised to U19 in line with the PAYG introduction.

Please visit www.robinhoodnetwork.co.uk for more information.

Property in Netherfield gets new lease of life as low-cost home

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Property in Netherfield gets new lease of life as low-cost home

A run down property in Netherfield has been given a new lease of life after being transformed into a modern low-cost home in just four weeks.

The house in Dunstan Street is the second low-cost home to be completed in the town by local firm Think Big Developments.

To celebrate the competition of the works, the firm welcomed the local community to an open day on Friday and invited them on a tour of the recently renovated property.

Deputy Mayor of Gedling, Barbara Miller and the Sheriff of Nottingham, Glyn Jenkins also attended the event and were full of praise for the Dunstan Street transformation.

Working in partnership with New College Nottingham, the initiative provided twenty students with work experience and offered them the opportunity to showcase their skills.

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The Heartlink Children’s Charity is presented with a cheque by Think Big Developments during the opening day event in Dunstan Street

As part of the company’s aim to promote the construction industry in a new light to younger generations, the students were presented with a certificate of completion during an awards ceremony on Friday and the possibility of an apprenticeship across future development schemes.

Project manager James O’Reilly said: “I was proud to be a part of developing the students’ skills throughout the project and provide them with an understanding of the building industry.

Their dedication and willingness to learn inspired me and I hope to work alongside them in the future”.

The team who transformed the Dunstan Street home in just four weeks are pictured outside the property

As part of the company’s strategy to boost the local economy, Think Big worked in partnership with local contractors including Pro Power Nottingham and Plasterers One Stop Shop Nottingham to support local business growth.

Louchavan Lemard, co-founder of Think Big Developments said: “The support we received from local contractors, New College Nottingham students and the community helped make our vision a reality.

I can’t thank them enough for their support throughout the project.”

Ryan Jeffers, joint co-founder of Think Big Developments said: “The Dunstan Street project provides the foundations for the company’s plan to expand the scheme nationwide.

“It was fantastic to celebrate our product and system of what Think Big Developments plan to implement on a national scale.

He added: “Many thanks to our special guests in supporting the event including the Deputy Mayor of Gedling, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Gedling Labour MP Vernon Coker.”

For more information on the company visit: www.thinkbigdevelopments.com

Where’s my nearest local polling station in Gedling borough?

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Where’s my nearest local polling station in Gedling borough?

As Gedling borough prepares to go to the polls tomorrow, we have prepared this handy list below to help you find your nearest local polling station.

Emmanuel Church Hall, Church View Close, off Bewcastle Road, Bestwood

St John the Baptist Church, Oakdale Road, Carlton

Carlton Baptist Church Hall, Station Road, Carlton

Carlton House, Southcliffe Road, Carlton

Brickyard Community Centre, Old Brickyard, Nottingham

Foxhill Evangelical Church, 30 Hillview Road, Carlton

Carlton Hill Library, 341 Carlton Hill, Carlton

Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton

Rushcliffe Avenue Community Room, Rushcliffe Avenue Warden Aided Complex, Rushcliffe Avenue, Carlton

Cavendish Road Community Centre, Between NOS.326/328, Cavendish Road, Carlton

Gedling Road Methodist Church, Gedling Road, Carlton

Colwick Community Centre, Vale Road, Colwick

Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Road, Arnold

Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold

Arnbrook Primary School, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold

St Timothy’s Community Centre, Swinburne Way, Off Byron Street, Daybrook

1 God of Prophecy Church, Church Drive, Arnold

Arnold Methodist Church Hall, 54 Front Street, Arnold

Civic Centre Main Building, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold

Willow Farm Primary School, Willow Lane, Gedling

Gedling Memorial Hall, Main Road, Gedling

Burton Road Community Centre (Phoenix Boxing Club), Burton Road, Gedling

Netherfield Methodist Church Hall, 139A Victoria Road, Netherfield

Ley Street Day Centre, Ley Street, Netherfield,

St George’s Centre, 91 Victoria Road, Netherfield

Bowls Pavilion, Conway Road, Carlton

Mobile Unit, Car Park., Charles Close, Gedling

Gedling Library, Wollaton Avenue, Gedling

Stanhope Primary School (lower school building), Shelford Road OR Rutland Road Entrance, Gedling,

Weaverthorpe Scout H.Q, Weaverthorpe Road, Woodthorpe

Arnold Hill Community Centre, Gedling Road, Arnold

King’s Church Centre, Shirley Drive, Arnold

St James Church Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley

Westdale Lane Community Centre, Westdale Lane

Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU

Mapperley Plains Recreational and Social Club, Plains Road, Mapperley

Haywood Road Community Centre, 46 Haywood Road, Mapperley

St.Mary’s Family Centre, Rear of Church, Church Lane,, Arnold

Redhill Academy, Redhill Road, Redhill, Arnold

Burton Joyce Community Church, Meadow Lane, Burton Joyce

St Luke’s Church, Stoke Lane, Stoke Bardolph, Nottinghamshire

Burton Road Jubilee Park Pavilion, Burton Road, Gedling

St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe

Parish Centre, Church of the Good Shepherd, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe,

Woodthorpe Branch Library, Wensley Rd, Woodthorpe

Arnold residents celebrate as new multi-games area opens at local park

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Arnold residents celebrate as new multi-games area opens at local park

Residents in Arnold plan to celebrate the official opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) with an afternoon of fun and games this Friday (9).

The MUGA has been installed on the Muirfield Road Recreation Ground on Warren Hill after a local residents group teamed up with Gedling Borough Council to secure funding.

The council and the Warren Action Group (WAG) managed to successfully bid for £49k of funding from WREN to have the new facility installed.

To celebrate the opening, a number of sports activities and games will take place using the new MUGA, this Friday afternoon (9).

Local organisations and businesses will also be in attendance providing stalls and also giveaways, including Tesco, Public Health, Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Gedling Homes and Proludic –  the company contracted to install the MUGA.

WAG are also running a Tombola to raise funds which will go towards future planned developments which include an extension and refurbishment of the existing playground and also the installation of outdoor gym equipment.

Sue Jablonskas, chair of WAG said: “This is an important first step in our planned development of the Recreation Ground.

“WAG felt it fitting that the community be invited to come together to celebrate this much needed resource”.

Cheryl Raynor, WREN’s grant manager for Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, said: “It’s wonderful to see something we have funded about to open and ready to make such a difference to children in the local area.

“WREN is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that benefit local communities and this is a great example of what can be achieved.”

Gedling Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment, Cllr Peter Barnes said: “This is great for the young people who use Muirfield Road Recreation Ground day in and day out.  It is also big step towards the council’s goal to get more people active and using our local parks.

“I’d like to thank the Warren Action Group for all their hard work to make this happen and also to WREN for providing this much needed funding.”

The activity afternoon will take place at the park between 3.15pm and 5.30pm

UPDATED: Missing Gedling pensioner found ‘safe and well’

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UPDATED: Missing Gedling pensioner found ‘safe and well’

Police have said that a missing pensioner who had gone missing from his Arnold home has been found ‘safe and well’..

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Michael Banbury, who was reported missing from the Gedling area earlier today, has been found safe and well. Thanks to all who shared our appeal.”

Distraction burglars target Bestwood pensioner

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Distraction burglars target Bestwood pensioner

Police are urging people in Gedling borough to remain vigilant after a 91-year-old woman was targeted by distraction burglars in Bestwood.

Two males gained entry to the property in Masson Court after claiming they were carrying out work on a water leak. One male distracted the victim in the kitchen, while the other searched the bedroom. It’s not yet known if they took anything from the property.

Police have also received a number of reports of distraction burglaries in the Bulwell and Top Valley areas over recent weeks.

Detective Sgt Daniel Johnstone, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These kinds of offenders tend to prey on the vulnerable when carrying out distraction burglaries. They are often verbally forceful when convincing innocent people of their intentions.

“I would urge people to stay vigilant when answering the door to unknown callers, as distraction burglaries can be executed in a number of forms; roofing, meter checks, gutter cleaning and water leaks. If someone is offering work that appears to be too good to be true, the chances are it is.

“I would also ask that the public look out for their elderly neighbours. If you see men approaching their property, please report this to us on 101 and where possible, note any descriptive details. We are currently investigating a number of leads and information from the public is vital in bringing these men to justice”.

“We would like to urge people to stay vigilant when answering the door to unknown callers, to pass this information onto any family members that may be vulnerable and to report any suspicious encounters to us on 101.

If you have any information about the distraction burglary in Bestwood then call 101, quoting incident number 436 of 1 June 2017.

For more advice on how to deal with unwanted encounters, please follow this link:
https://goo.gl/3HdloL

Help police find missing Bestwood Park man

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Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Bestwood Park.

23- year-old Callum Storer was reported missing at around 1pm on Monday (June 5).

Callum is described as white, around 6ft, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

MISSING: Callum Storer

At the time he went missing, Callum was wearing a black Nike top, black jogging bottoms and Nike flip-flops.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If you have seen Callum, or know where he is, please call us on 101, quoting incient nuber 405 of 5 June 2017”

Gedling borough urged to raise a cuppa for Marie Curie

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Gedling borough urged to raise a cuppa for Marie Curie

Marie Curie and TV host Mel Giedroyc are calling on people in Gedling borough to hold a Blooming Great Team Party in aid of the charity this June.

The charity is encouraging people to get together with friends, family or colleagues to hold a colleagues to host a tea party, bake sale or special tea break – with money raised helping to provide vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their families.

This year Blooming Great Tea Party will also be supported by John Lewis – the first time the campaign has been supported on this scale by a retailer.

John Lewis Nottingham, will be kicking off the campaign locally with their tea party on Friday (June 9), from 9am, in The Place to Eat on the third floor.

Lewis Evenden, head of branch at John Lewis Nottingham, said: “We’re really proud to be working with Marie Curie on their Blooming Great Tea Party campaign this year and I know our shops up and down the country are really excited to be a part of this great cause.

“We can’t wait to hold our own Blooming Great Tea Party on Friday, so that customers can come along, buy some cake and learn about how they too can support Marie Curie and the fantastic Blooming Great Tea Party campaign.”

This year Mel Giedroyc is also lending her support to the campaign.

She said: “I’m supporting the Blooming Great Tea Party because it is the most sublimely joyous, wondrous event that takes place during the summer for the best cause.

“My top tip would be to invite more people than you can possibly fit into your house. They will squeeze, don’t worry. For cake, people will do anything.”

Beth Fisher, community fundraiser for Marie Curie said: “Holding a Blooming Great Tea Party really is a piece of cake. Just pick a date, send out some invites and simply raise a cuppa this summer.

“You can choose to make everything yourself or pop to the shops for some tasty treats, as long as you price each slice or put a donation box by the front door you’ll be sure to raise funds to help Marie Curie support people when they need it most.”

Last year, the Blooming Great Tea Party raised over £500,000 to help Marie Curie be there when it matters most.

Could you spot ‘the slave next door’?

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Could you spot ‘the slave next door’?

People in Gedling borough ae being urged to learn to spot the signs of modern slavery and help free vulnerable people from a life of misery.

The appeal is being launched by Nottinghamshire Police after a 43-year-old man admitted human trafficking, forced labour and fraud in relation to two men at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday (Monday 5 June 2017).

Sajmon Brzezinski, of Overdale Road, Old Basford, lived a comfortable life despite being jobless because he controlled their money – giving them around £20 a week to live and keeping the rest himself.

The exploitation only came to light after their employers recognised signs of abuse and raised the alarm.

Detective Superintendent Austin Fuller, of Nottinghamshire Police, urged people to be vigilant for signs of “the slave next door” and report any suspicions they may have.

“Unfortunately the people who become victims of modern slavery are some of the most vulnerable people in society and usually need outside intervention to break free from those who are exploiting them,” he said.

“The victims are forced to work with no control over their own finances and almost invariably too afraid to seek help because of fear of violence.

“They are often hidden in plain sight and can sometimes be ‘the slave next door’ for years before alarm bells start ringing.

He added: “We are urging people to look out for the signs of modern slavery and report any suspicions as soon as possible. Your intervention could help set them free from a life of fear, desperation and hopelessness.”

John Robinson, chief executive of Gedling Borough Council and county lead for modern slavery, said people should not think that slavery is a thing of the past – as it is still happening in local communities.

He said: “For a lot of people, they would not be familiar or expect that slavery is taking place on their doorstep,”

“The reality is, living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, we have people who are slaves so we want the public’s help to look out for those signs – such as movements of people in the early morning or late at night or people looking dishevelled or malnourished.

“So we want the public’s help to be vigilant in spotting the signs of potential slavery.”

The national Modern Slavery Helpline has compiled a list of indicators that may suggest someone is a victim of modern slavery.

  • Physical Appearance – show signs of physical or psychological abuse, look malnourished or unkempt, or appear withdrawn and neglected. They may have untreated injuries.
  • Isolation – Rarely be allowed to travel on their own, seem under the control, influence of others, rarely interact or appear unfamiliar with their neighbourhood or where they work.
  • Poor living conditions – Be living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommodation, and/or living and working at the same address.
  • Restricted freedom of movement – Have no identification documents, have few personal possessions and always wear the same clothes day in day out. What clothes they do wear may not be suitable for their work. Have little opportunity to move freely and may have had their travel documents retained, e.g. passports.
  • Unusual travel times – Be dropped off / collected for work on a regular basis either very early or late at night.
  • Reluctant to seek help – Avoid eye contact, appear frightened or hesitant to talk to strangers and fear law enforcers for many reasons, such as not knowing who to trust or where to get help, fear of deportation, fear of violence to them or their family. For more information about modern slavery, watch the GLAA video named “Horse Trading” https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=k-I5EtcewdM
  • To report modern slavery in the workplace, call the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) on 0800 032 0804.
  • If you want to report a suspicion or potential crime call the national Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or complete an online report at www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report.
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