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Council splashes cash on Carlton Forum Leisure Centre improvements

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Council splashes cash on Carlton Forum Leisure Centre improvements

A leisure centre in Carlton is to become home to the borough’s first health suite following completion of improvement works – now underway.

The new suite, which includes a steam room and sauna- is part of plans to transform Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, based on Coningsworth Road, over the coming months.

The health suite will be located towards the rear of the dry changing rooms (opposite the sports hall) and will be available on a pay-as-you go basis or as a bolt on to a DNA membership

Refurbishment and extension of the dry changing rooms – both the male and female dry changing rooms will be completely over hauled, with brand new showers, cubicles and decoration. The male changing room will also be extended to create a larger room for customers, with the welcome addition of straighteners in the female changing room. This alteration will also create a larger changing and toilet facility for customers with a disability.

NEW: A new health suite is to be based at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre
NEW: A new health suite is to be based at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre

A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council said: “During the building works there will be some disruption to customers as the dry changing rooms will not be usable, so we would advise customers to use the other toilet and changing facilities on site during this time.”

The new facilities will be open to members of the public from January 2017.

Experts set to review road safety on stretch of A60 near Ravenshead

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Experts set to review road safety on stretch of A60 near Ravenshead

A stretch of road in Ravenshead is to be included in a new road safety review commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council following a number of accidents in the area.  

The council has commissioned a detailed road safety review of a two mile section of the A60, south of Mansfield.
The road includes entrances to and exits from the Harlow Wood housing development, in addition to both Portland College and Fountaindale School. It is used by a large number of people with disabilities.

Safety experts from Via East Midlands, which manages highways services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, will examine the circumstances of all injury accidents on a stretch of the road from Larch Farm crossroads in Ravenshead to the A611 junction, near to Vision West Notts College for the last three years.

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New clamp down on nuisance call crooks

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New clamp down on nuisance call crooks

Company bosses and firms could face fines of up to £1 million under tough new plans aimed at tackling nuisance calls to people.

Company directors could each be fined up to £500,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office, from next spring if they are found to be in breach of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.

Businesses were only previously liable for fines, many of which try to escape paying nuisance call penalties by declaring bankruptcy – only to open up again under a different name. But in a move to tackle this issue, the Government is providing the ICO with powers to hold company directors directly responsible.

Minister of State for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock said: “Nuisance callers are a blight on society, causing significant distress to elderly and vulnerable people. We have been clear that we will not stand for this continued harassment, and this latest amendment to the law will strike another blow to those businesses and company bosses responsible.

“This tough new stance is just one of a number of measures introduced by Government in its ongoing campaign against nuisance callers and work to better protect the personal data of UK citizens. These have included forcing companies to display their caller ID and working with Trading Standards to provide call blocking devices to vulnerable members of society.

Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said: “The people running nuisance call companies have little regard for the anxiety and upset they cause all in the name of turning a fast profit.

“We are inundated with complaints from people who are left shaken and distressed by the intrusion on their daily lives.

“We’re quick to fine the companies responsible, but we’ve been speaking to the government about going further than that because we must do all we can to help protect people from these calls.

“Making directors responsible will stop them ducking away from fines by putting their company into liquidation. It will stop them leaving by the back door as the regulator comes through the front door.”

To date, the ICO has issued fines totalling almost £3.7million to companies behind nuisance marketing. And this year alone, the ICO has fined firms responsible for more than 70 million calls and nearly 8 million spam text messages.

More than 114,000 nuisance calls and texts have been reported to ICO this year.

 

New £200k play area officially opened in Gedling Country Park

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New £200k play area officially opened in Gedling Country Park

A new play area which pays homage to the heritage of the surrounding parkland was officially opened this morning.

The new £200,000 children’s play area at Gedling Country Park has been provided by Gedling Borough Council and incorporate the park’s mining heritage with a rustic mining tower, mining train and ‘old pit’ grasslandsensuring the history of the park is remembered for years to come.

The park includes a toddler area celebrating Gedling Colliery Station and lagoons, complete with swings, slides and wheelchair accessible roundabout.

A junior area showcases the ‘old pit’ and Gedling Grasslands with a 7 metre rustic mining tower at its heart with slides, sculptures and granite “coal effect” boulders and a teen area which celebrates the park’s wild woodland habitat, features a zip wire and adventurous climbing area.

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NEW ADDITION: Children enjoy the new play area in Gedling Country Park

The park has been part-funded by the council who provided £150,000 alongside a grant from WREN’S FCC Community Action Fund, who put up £50,000 after a successful joint bid for funding by the Friends of Gedling Country Park group.

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Pioneering art exhibition to display works by care home residents in Arnold

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Pioneering art exhibition to display works by care home residents in Arnold

Residents at an old people’s home in Arnold have contributed artwork to a pioneering national exhibition highlighting the therapeutic benefits painting brings to older people – particularly those living with dementia and other medical conditions.

The Golden Gallery Art & Soul exhibition is an evocative collection of multimedia artwork created by residents who are living within the care of older people’s housing and care charity, The Abbeyfield Society, including people with degenerative health conditions.

The inspiring artwork will be on display at City Arts Nottingham and Stapleford library from October 26 to November 5, as part of the City Arts and Nottingham City Council Imagine programme, created to enrich the lives of older people living in care by giving them access to artistic events.

The Abbeyfield Society, which cares for older people across the UK, is marking its 60th anniversary celebrations with the exhibition, in a bid to challenge public perceptions about older age and specifically dementia.

The collection features exhibits created by residents from Abbeyfield’s Millbeck House Care Home in Arnold and Sycamore House in Nottingham where residents take part in regular art projects and activities.

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Two-day children’s book sale in Carlton to benefit disabled charity

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Two-day children’s book sale in Carlton to benefit disabled charity

A Carlton charity is organising a giant two-day children’s book sale to raise funds for a Nottingham charity supporting parents of disabled children.

ExLibris, who are a member of the Federation of Masked Booksellers, will be holding the mammoth sale at 16, Vernon Avenue, on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday 20, between 11am to 6pm on both days.

The organisation famously fill the Carlton property with discarded and rescued books they then sell on to raise cash for good causes.The organisation famously fill the Carlton property with discarded and rescued books that they sell to raise cash for good causes.

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Police issue warning after burglary in Bestwood

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Police issue warning after burglary in Bestwood

Police are reminding people in Bestwood to ensure their home is left secure after a burglar made his way into a home in Lechlade Road using an unsecure rear door.

The burglary occurred took place yesterday morning (20).

This follows another burglary last week when offenders gained entry to an insecure door on Beckhampton Road.

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NSPCC issues online child safety warning to parents in Gedling borough

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NSPCC issues online child safety warning to parents in Gedling borough

A campaign to raise awareness of the dangers to children online is being launched this week by NSPCC to coincide with half-term.

As schools break up for the holidays children in the borough will begin spending more time socialising and gaming online.

It’s during this time that NSPCC say local children are at a greater risk from cyberbullying or accessing inappropriate content.

As part of a joint initiative between the charity and O2, parents can get online safety advice at the O2 shops in the city centre on Clumber Street and Listergate from specially trained advisors known as O2 Gurus.

During the pre-booked sessions the NSPCC trained O2 Guru, can explain how to set up parental controls on phones, tablets and PCs as well as how to make devices safer for a child to use.

Jane Houghton, Head of O2 & NSPCC Online Safety Helpline at O2 said:  “Parental controls may sound dull, but it is one of the simplest things you can do to ensure your child is accessing appropriate content only.

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Owner left heartbroken after pet cat fails to recover from injuries sustained in suspected beating

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Owner left heartbroken after pet cat fails to recover from injuries sustained in suspected beating

An owner has told of her heartbreak after her beloved pet cat was put to sleep after receiving brutal injuries during a suspected attack in Netherfield.

Leona Crane was forced to make the decision to have the cat put down after vets said that it would be unlikely that the animal would recover from injuries sustained during the incident.

The cat, named Princess, needed to have her tail amputated by vets and her insides were also found to be severely bruised and badly damaged.

The decision to have Princess put to sleep has left Leona devastated.

She said: “My eight-month old kitten didn’t deserve this; I’m heartbroken.”

Leona, who lives in Godfrey Street, noticed the kitten had gone missing on Saturday morning (15). She eventually reappeared later that night.

“She came in struggling and screaming in pain,” said Leona.

“We rushed her to the PDSA emergency hospital and the vets took her in that night.

“The vet rang me in morning saying that Princess needed to have her tail amputated and also told me her insides were bruised and damaged. They told me it looked like it was the result of abuse rather than being hit by a vehicle.

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VIP reception planned for locals at refurbished Lowdham pub

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VIP reception planned for locals at refurbished Lowdham pub

A country pub in Lowdham is inviting local people to a VIP event to celebrate the completion of  major refurbishment work.

The Springfield Inn pub in Lowdham closed earlier this week as work began on a major refit prior to it reopening on Tuesday, October 25.

Not only will the pub get a new look, but Springfield Lodge will also be transformed into an InnKeeper’s Lodge – which will provide local accommodation consisting of 11 stylishly refurbished bedrooms, complete with modern comforts such as a complimentary breakfast, free WiFi and free parking, as well as bags of period charm making it a lovely place to unwind.

To celebrate, locals will be invited to check out their new-look Vintage Inn at an exclusive, VIP launch event on Friday, November 4, between 6pm and 8pm.

Guests will have the opportunity to sample mini canapés from The Springfield Inn’s menu of hearty, seasonal pub food, including favourites such as the premium Wagyu burger, delicious ham hock, and a divine twist on a classic – the king prawn, lobster and avocado cocktail.

Plus, to help toast the celebrations in style, guests will each receive a free glass of Prosecco on arrival, and 20% of their next visit.

Amy Brooke, General Manager at The Springfield Inn, comments: “We’re really excited to be able to unveil the new look Springfield Inn, and invite people to our VIP launch event.

“For so many years The Springfield Inn has been at the heart of the local village community, serving great quality, hearty pub food.

“Whether you’re planning a dinner with friends or Sunday lunch with the family, the new and improved surroundings will give guests that home from home feeling, with open log fires, plenty of rustic charm, and a great selection of regional cask ales and fine wines to choose from.

She added: “The new accommodation and addition of an InnKeeper’s Lodge will provide the ideal bolt-hole for short breaks and getaways and we’re confident this will not only be a big hit with locals, but will attract new customers and walkers from all over who want to explore the Trent Valley Way, with a place to enjoy a bite to eat and relax for the evening before relishing the delights of the Nottinghamshire countryside.”

The Springfield Inn in Lowdham will re-open its doors to the public as normal on Tuesday, October 25, with the new bedrooms at the InnKeeper’s Lodge opening on Monday, November 7.

If you would like to attend the special VIP launch event on November 4, the register your interest by emailing the Springfield Inn on:springfieldinnnottingham@vintageinn.co.uk. Places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

For more details visit: http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/midlands/thespringfieldinnlowdham.

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