A scam email has been sent to Gedling borough residents telling them they are owed money for overpaid council tax.
Sharon Glasspool, who lives in Carlton, was one of the people in the area to receive the scam email yesterday (March 1).
She told Gedling Eye: “I am a GBC resident and have confirmed with the contact number that it is a scam. I have also notified Gedling Borough Council. People receiving this email should ignore it and delete it.”
SCAM: The email received today by Carlton resident Sharon Glasspool
We approached Gedling Borough Council to see if they would ever issue refunds in this way.
A spokesperson for the council said: “We don’t currently use a third party to issue council tax refunds. We would advise any residents approached by anyone other than Gedling Borough Council, about their council tax, to act with caution and contact us if they are unsure.”
Have you received a scam email? Let our news team know by emailing: news@gedlingeye.co.uk
A cancer charity is asking for people in Gedling borough to help collect cash for their biggest fundraising campaign of the year.
Marie Curie is asking people to volunteer to collect for its Great Daffodil Appeal in March.
Volunteering just two hours of your time to give out daffodil pins in return for a donation can help Marie Curie be there for people living with a terminal illness.
The Great Daffodil Appeal is Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraising campaign, which takes place throughout March, but the charity needs people to sign up to volunteer now.
There are lots of collections taking place, including our Morrison collections on March 10, 11, and 12.
WANTED: The Marie Curie charity seeks volunteers to help raise funds to operate its hospices
Beth Fisher, Community Fundraiser for Nottinghamshire said: “We are calling on the people of Gedling borough to help us make every daffodil count this year.
“All you have to do is encourage people to give a donation and wear a daffodil pin, it’s that simple. So round up your friends, family and colleagues and together we can help Marie Curie provide vital hands on care and emotional support to people living with a terminal illness, and their loved ones.”
Kelvin Carter, Marie Curie collector and face of The Great Daffodil Appeal, said: “Sylvia, my first wife, was a Marie Curie Nurse. She enjoyed being in a position to be able to help people, that was why she did nursing. When Sylvia was diagnosed with cancer, I knew that I couldn’t do her justice in looking after her in the way that she deserved to be.
“The Marie Curie hospice where she worked offered to look after her and I was absolutely delighted to think that the people who had worked with her, and loved her, were able to care for her. It was amazing – it couldn’t have been better. I raise money for the appeal in Sylvia’s memory. Two hours spent collecting isn’t a lot of time but every second counts. I would encourage anyone to collect – If I can do it, you can too.”
Make Every Daffodil Count and volunteer to support now. For more information on how to get involved in the Great Daffodil Appeal, please contact Beth Fisher on 07825 044 305 or email beth.fisher@mariecurie.org.uk.
The running of trains in Gedling borough could be handed to a new operator under plans for the future of the region’s railways.
The Department for Transport yesterday confirmed they had pre-qualified three bidders for the East Midlands rail franchise, which is currently operated by East Midlands Trains.
The following companies have successfully pre-qualified to bid in the competition for the East Midlands franchise, to run rail passenger services from November 2018:
Arriva Rail East Midlands Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arriva UK Trains Limited
First Trenitalia East Midlands Rail Limited, a joint venture company wholly owned by First Rail Holdings Limited and Trenitalia UK Limited
Stagecoach East Midlands Trains Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stagecoach Transport Holdings Limited
CURRENT OPERATOR: East Midlands Trains currently runs the East Midlands rail network
In order to pass the pre-qualification evaluation each of the prospective bidders had to demonstrate that they have the financial strength, safety and operational experience to run this important franchise.
In due course, once the ‘Invitation to tender’ has been issued, the bidders will be required to submit plans to demonstrate how they will deliver the enhancements for passengers using the East Midland services.
The department will evaluate the submitted bids to determine passenger benefits, deliverability, and value for money.
As for all rail franchise competitions, and as is consistent with the Secretary of State’s duty, the department will ensure that alternative plans are in place for the continued running of passenger services in the event that the department determines that the bids would not provide services in the most efficient or economic manner.
Police are warning residents to be vigilant after two reported distraction burglaries which they believe are linked.
The first happened at a house in Regina Crescent, Ravenshead, at about 9.45am on Monday 27 February 2017.
The suspect asked the elderly victim if she could change a two pound coin for two pound coins before entering the house uninvited. He then grabbed hold of her purse and tried to take notes out of it before leaving.
The second burglary happened at a property in Hanson Crescent, Hucknall, at about noon on Monday.
The suspect approached the elderly victim and asked if she had two pound coins for a single two pound coin.
She checked her purse and said she couldn’t change the money before inviting him to her home nearby.
She took him upstairs to change the money before dropping some on the floor.
The suspect helped her pick up the money but took it himself before leaving the property.
The victim noticed £500 had gone missing from her home.
The suspect in both burglaries is described as being in his mid 30s and spoke poor English with an Eastern European accent.
He has very dark black hair with a funny curl on his forehead, olive-toned skin and dark brown eyes. He was smartly dressed wearing a long dark black coat, possibly made from wool and which came past his knees.
Anyone with any information about the burglaries or who has been a victim of a similar incident is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident numbers 323 (Ravenshead) and 327 (Hucknall) of Monday 27 February 2017.
Linby made a losing return to the league after being beaten 2-1 by Teversal Reserves in their first competitive game for over 21 days, writes Kieran Booker
A freak first half goal which was claimed by Teversal’s Danny Fletcher was the only highlight of a drab, drizzly first half. Jonathan Jenkinson managed to tap in a leveller for Linby after the hour mark but Kurtis Bamford made sure all three points stayed in Teversal with an 80th minute long range strike.
Danny Fletcher forced Jamie Davies into a close range save after only four minutes after running onto a long range ball from the left side. That chance was the only real effort in the early stages as both sides struggled to settle in possession.
The deadlock was broken after 25 minutes though when the home side scored with a rare chance. The ball was pumped into the ball from a deep position on the left side, the ball bounced in the box and ended up dropping in over Davies’ head. During the celebrations, Teversal’s Danny Fletcher claimed a touch on the ball on its travel towards goal.
Captain Aidy Harris tried to get Linby a quick equaliser when he lined up a close range free kick two minutes later. The attacker saw his strike take a deflection from the wall before being easily scooped up by Myles Wright.
The home side nearly doubled their lead in the last minute of the half. A corner wasn’t cleared by the defence as it continued to ping around their box, a awkward bounce nearly caught out Davies but the keeper eventually dived on the ball to smother the danger.
IN ACTION: Linby in action against against Teversal
Kye Pilmore was able to peel away from his marker early in the second half as a more composed Linby went in search of an equaliser. The forward used his pace to break away but the Teversal keeper was able to steal the ball from his feet before he could get a shot away.
Pilmore was involved in Linby’s equaliser which came in the 60th minute. Tyler Guy was able to launch a free kick into the box from near half way, Pilmore got a touch which forced a tip from an outrushing Wright but defender Jonathan Jenkinson reacted quickest to tap the ball into the empty net.
The away side looked to push on after grabbing the equaliser but Aidy Harris could only see his shot deflect into the side netting before his side wasted the follow up corner. Their next chance fell to substitute Jamie Tryner but he could only fire over from outside the box.
Danny Fletcher looked to get himself a second after 79 minutes. He was able to drive down the right side but his eventual shot flew diagonally across goal and straight out the back.
A minute later his side did re-take the lead though as Kurtis Bamford grabbed a winner. Kurtis Bamford received the ball, 25 yards out on the right side of the pitch, he was able to take a touch before releasing a striker which flew in straight over Jamie Davies’ head.
After going behind for a second time, Linby threw everyone forward in search of an equaliser. Lewis Weaver was able to break through 1v1 from the half way line but was denied by a great close range stop by Wright.
In injury time, Linby thought they had got a last gasp leveller. Tyler Guy saw his free kick from the right side glide straight into the opposite corner but his sides’ celebrations were soon halted as the linesman flagged for offside as Will Spray had attempted to connect with the ball on its way through.
After the game, Linby manager Lewis Saxby said “Im disappointed with the performance today. We’ve created some chances but we’ve given away possession too cheaply and too often today.”
Businesses in Gedling borough are being urged to prepare themselves for the launch of the new pound coin – which enters circulation next month.
The 12-sided £1 coin – which is claimed to be “the most secure of its kind in the world” – finally comes into circulation on March 28.
The redesigned coin will combat counterfeiters who have around 45 million counterfeit £1 coins currently in circulation by featuring a hologram-like image that changes from a £ symbol to the number one when the coin is seen from different angles.
Businesses have also been urged to prepare for its introduction.
SECURE: The new £1 coin that enters circulation next month.
Cash-handling firms and those that operate vending machines have been directed to a website – thenewpoundcoin.com – to help guide them through the transition as part of a campaign before the Royal Mint and the Government take the circular 30-year-old pound coin out of circulation.
You have until October 15 to spend any old £1 coins.
Upgrades to machines that accept the pound coin around the borough is expected to cost thousands.
A sponsored walk along The Dumbles next month aims to raise cash towards helping pay for vital cancer treatment needed by a local man.
Members of Gedling Southbank Pumas are to carry out the six-mile walk around Lambley Dumbles to get sponsorship which will be added to the £350,000 total needed to pay for cancer treatment for David McClean.
David has been diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma – a dangerous and aggressive form of brain cancer– and the treatment he needs isn’t available on the NHS.
ON THE MARCH: Gedling Southbank Pumas are to carry out a sponsored walk to raise funds for a relative of one of the players who need cancer treatment not available on the NHS
David’s daughter Charlotte said: “He [Dad] has undergone “fully awake” brain surgery at the University College of London Hospital. The surgeon successfully removed both tumours and Dad started chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment after Christmas. He must now start pioneering Immunotherapy, which will save his life.
APPEAL: David McClean requires treatment for a aggressive form of cancer not available on the NHS
“It’s not available on the NHS and we have a very limited amount of time to raise money to fund it. Dad’s a fighter and we are not giving up either. We can’t do it on our own so this time we are asking for help! If we can’t fund this treatment, the aggressive brain cancer will be back within the year.
She added: “Dad is only 52 and still got so much to give! Please, please help us by giving a donation, no matter how small you think it is, you will help to save his life.”
World-renowned chef and global television star Gordon Ramsay is to front a new ITV daytime cookery series and the production team are looking for contestants from Gedling borough to take part.
Culinary Genius is the competitive cookery show where skill matters! Judged by Gordon Ramsay and other top celebrity chefs, ITV are looking for people who simply love to cook and are really good at doing it.
Send the team an email or write to us at the address below for an application form.
CELEBRITY CHEF: Gordon Ramsey will be judging a new cookery competition on ITV this year
Email Address for Applications: Culinarygenius@studioramsay.com
Postal Address for Applications: Culinary Genius, Objective Media Group, 3rd Floor, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB
Last Date for Applications: 23:59 on Tuesday, February 28 2017
Age Restrictions: Applicants must be 18 years of age or over
Terms and Conditions: Full participation Terms and Conditions apply. See application form for programme specific Terms and Conditions.
This game was already set to be scrappy before the kick off with a battered pitch following heavy rain.
Leek looked the better side for 90 minutes and dominated early play. They were awarded a controversial penalty after Kevin Lusamba was deemed to have brought down a player in the box. Many around the ground thought he had won the ball but Darren Chadwick grabbed the only goal of the game with a composed strike into the bottom right.
BATTLE: Carlton Town were defeated by Leek Town (PHOTO: Louis Lardi)
From then on the game was very uneventful bar Sam Grimshaw and William Mellors-Blair hitting the woodwork for each side. Carlton must now hope Daniel Fletcher will recover in time for their next fixture having come off after a clash of heads and Niall Davie filling in at left back for much of the game.
A popular food and drink venue in Sherwood is to start offering Sunday lunches following unprecedented demand’ from customers.
Artisan bakery, café and micropub The Bakehouse, on Mansfield Road in Sherwood will start opening on Sundays from March 5 in response to requests from regular customers.
Sunday lunches will see the Bakehouse offer two different meat options plus a vegetarian dish each week, with one, two or three courses available. The pre-booked lunch service will run from 12pm to 4pm.
Owned by Michelin-trained chef Craig Poynter and his wife Rosea, the Bakehouse has made its name providing high quality food and drink using locally-sourced ingredients.
SUNDAY SERVICE: Michelin-trained chef Craig Poynter runs the Bakehouse in Sherwood with wife Rosea
Craig says: “We are pleased to be able to introduce Sunday lunches to the Bakehouse’s already diverse offer.
“My passion is for big, bold flavours and our Sunday lunches will certainly deliver that. They’ll also reinforce the Bakehouse’s ethos of using locally-sourced, high quality produce. All the meat will be supplied by Sherwood’s famous butcher JT Beedham, and wherever possible all the fruit and vegetables we use are Nottinghamshire grown.
“Living locally, we’re keen to provide a venue that works with and benefits Sherwood’s bustling community – whether people are looking for a great Mother’s Day lunch, or to enjoy a cosy laid-back Sunday.
“We’ve always aimed to bring something truly different to Sherwood and its surrounding areas. The Bakehouse has been so well received by the local community since opening our doors in November, and we’re looking forward to continuing to grow.”
Sunday lunch service launches at the Bakehouse from March 5.
