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Christmas trees now on sale at Brooke Farm in Linby

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Christmas trees now on sale at Brooke Farm in Linby

Christmas trees proudly nurtured by a team working on a farm providing training opportunities to those with disabilities are now on sale. 

The locally-grown Christmas trees are now available to buy from Brooke Farm in Linby.

Most of the trees on sale were grown at a site in Skegby and then brought to Linby and nurtured by service users at the farm, which is run by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Spruce trees are available for £25 and Nordmans are for sale for £40 along with tree stands at £15.99.

All Christmas tree sales go back into providing training opportunities for people with disabilities to help improve their life and social skills.

There is also a Christmas event at the farm this Saturday (26) where visitors can enjoy mulled wine and mince pies whilst browsing the crafts, pottery and jewellery stalls.

Homemade cakes, Christmas cakes and produce from the farm shop are also available to buy at the event and there is face painting and a Santa for children.

Councillor Muriel Weisz, Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Adult Social Care and Health Committee, said: “All trees on sale at Brooke Farm are either grown in the county or are from a UK source so it is a much ‘greener’ option compared to buying an imported tree from other shops.”

Brooke Farm is a commercial enterprise growing vegetables and plants for sale to the general public. The farm employs staff with mixed abilities and offers training to people with disabilities.

The farm shop offers a range of home-grown produce for sale, including free range eggs, seasonal vegetables, salad and fruit, flowers and plants along with locally-sourced products such as bread, milk, preserves, pickles, cakes and biscuits.

Brooke Farm is located on Main Street, Linby, and is open Monday to Thursday 8am to 3.45pm, Friday 8am to 3.15pm and Saturday 8am to 3pm.

For further information on the shop call 0115 963 2638 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Shoppers in Gedling borough urged to buy wisely on Black Friday

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Shoppers in Gedling borough urged to buy wisely on Black Friday

Shoppers in Gedling borough are being urged to avoid hasty purchases this Black Friday (November 25) and Cyber Monday (November 28) and make sure they buy wisely.

Around £6.7billion is expected to be spent on Black Friday by UK shoppers as stores offer cut price deals on items such as TVs, vacuum cleaners and washing machines.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team is providing the following tips:

  • buy goods from reputable retailers to avoid counterfeit goods and increase the chances of receiving a refund or exchange after Christmas if needed
  • be wary if products are too cheap as there is normally a good reason as they are likely to be counterfeit – counterfeit alcohol can contain dangerous chemicals and cheap electrical items may not meet current safety standards
  • request a gift receipt if buying as a present to allow the receiver to request an exchange and use a credit card for gifts worth over £100 for extra rights if there is a problem
  • purchase gifts online from secure sites that display a closed padlock to ensure their financial information is protected.

Councillor Glynn Gilfoyle from the Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community Safety Committee said: “Black Friday can be a buying frenzy and there is a danger that consumers don’t do their research before making their rush purchases.

“Not only do buyers need to shop around to get a good deal, they also need to make sure they are not unwittingly buying counterfeit goods and make they are protected if they need to take the items back at a later date.”

For consumer advice or to report a consumer problem to Trading Standards, call Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06.

Mellish RFC teams round-up

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Mellish RFC teams round-up

Matt Bright provides his latest Mellish RFC rugby team round-up…

Chesterfield Pink Panthers Ladies 5 v 83 Mellish Ladies:

Mellish Ladies travelled to Chesterfield looking to bounce back from last week’s cup defeat against Kenilworth.

Chesterfield Panthers were a tough opponent and put our pack under pressure in the 1st half and committed hard at the breakdown making front foot ball hard. After a period of adjustment Mellish Ladies managed to start shifting the ball wide and our backs were more direct & began to take advantage in the outside channels using some of the work we have done in training to good effect. After finding some parity in the scrum in the 2nd half but still having to battle hard at the breakdown against a gritty Chesterfield side Mellish still worked the ball wide whenever they could and found success out wide and in broken field play.

Mellish Ladies ended the game with a win against our hosts that made us work hard throughout.

The scorers on the day were Ebony Hancock (7T), Hannah Wilson (2T & 9 Cons), Sarah Driver (2T), Kathy Chapman (1T) & Megan Franks (1T).

Back of the Match – Ebony Hancock

Forward of the Match – Megan Franks

Coaches Player – Hannah Wilson

Sileby RFC 34 v 24 Mellish 1st XV

Mellish 1st XV travelled to Sileby in the RFU Junior Vase but couldn’t continue there rich vein of form and started slowly and were undone by the hosts and came up short. The Mellish try scorers were Jonny Fox, Gabe McDonald, James Young & Craig Clarke with Ross Pickering and Matt Grinney adding a conversion each.

Mini & Junior Round Up

Mellish Under 15’s took a much changed side to Southwell and lost in a valiant effort to the hosts 27 – 15

Mellish Under 12’s took there ever growing newly formed side to Matlock but were beaten by the hosts on the day but showed great heart and spirit in their 1st game of the season. There was plenty of raw talent on display from Mellish and the signs are good for the rest of the season.

Mellish Under 11’s continued there dominant run and beat proved to be too well drilled for a good Matlock side winning again this season.

Mellish Under 9’s travelled to Matlock on Sunday for a thoroughly competitive series of games. In the first match, Mellish ran out comfortable winners. Matlock were unable to cope with the ferocious defence and strong running from our lads. In the second game Matlock strengthened their team considerably, bringing on a very large and strong lad, who liked to tackle high and run hard together with a wee whippet that had some serious gas. The Mellish lads did do well though, they kept their discipline, and were only overcome by some impressive break away tries by the opposition.

There was a break after the second game, where we were able to work on a few of the issues encountered in the previous match. After the break, Mellish came back hard at Mansfield in a very competitive and close encounter in which we eventually came out winners. This meant Mellish won 2 out of the three games on the day. The team are improving well and are putting into practice what they have been learning on the training field. Well done to all who took part, everyone is improving and it is great to see. Special mention to Nicky, the player of the week for his dedication and determination. He worked as hard to win the ball back when we lost possession as he did running forward and supporting his team mates when we had the ball.

Tony Cave Column: Level crossing upgrades now complete

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Tony Cave Column: Level crossing upgrades now complete

Our resident train expert Tony Cave shares the latest news from our local railway…

OFF-PEAK FARES:

Off peak fares on Mondays to Fridays are available after 08.59 from Carlton, except to Leicester where the ‘cut-off’ time is 09.15. I have taken this up with East Midlands Trains (EMT) as someone suggested it hadn’t changed since the time we had a Leicester train at 09.23am.

From Netherfield the time is 08.44. On Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays there are no restrictions. Carlton and Netherfield tickets are valid to use at both stations. For example, travel from Carlton and return to Netherfield and vice-versa.

NEW TIMETABLE FROM DECEMBER 11

Carlton: There are no changes to the current weekday timetable and the 21.20 from Nottingham to Lincoln still has to wait four minutes at Carlton, so missing a connection with the Skegness train at Nottingham. Saturday.

There will be three extra trains on Saturdays.There will be a direct train to Lincoln departing 09.28 and arriving Lincoln at 10.18. It calls at Lowdham, Fiskerton, Newark, Collingham and Hykeham, An additional return train from Lincoln at 15.26 calling Carlton at 16.19. Also the 19.26 Leicester to Lincoln departs Nottingham 20.36 calling at Carlton 20.36.

Netherfield: No changes. Radcliffe get five more trains on Monday to Friday.

LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Friday: As far as I can tell, there are no extra trains from Carlton. 08.19 is the last through train before the 17.27. However you can catch the train to Nottingham and then get the through hourly trains from there at no extra cost. Mostly 8 mins past from Carlton (Matlock train). Return trains leave Lincoln direct to Carlton at 16.34, 17.26, 18.35, 20.31, 21.40 and 22.26.

Saturday: Extra direct trains from Carlton. All should be seven-car Meridian trains. They will depart from Carlton at 09.12am,11.14am, 12.39pm, and 13.57pm. Trains will depart from Lincoln at 14.58pm, 17.16pm and 18.59pm. The last train from Lincoln to Nottingham will depart at 20.45pm. The 13.55 Newark train is retimed to 14.03pm. A Sheffield to Lincoln High Speed Train (as used on London services) will depart Nottingham around 10.30am. On the seven-car trains, only 4 coaches will fit Carlton platforms, so on return make sure you are in the front part of the train. Fares are £11.30 off-peak return (£12.50 on the 08.19 Friday). Group travel tickets will not be available to Lincoln.

CAMPAIGN FOR MORE TRAINS AT NETHERFIELD

Thank you for e-mails received. Sorry I don’t always reply as I have limited access to a computer.

Any relating to Netherfield trains are forwarded to the Netherfield co-ordinator for Gedling Borough Council and also EMT. If you use Netherfield station, or would do if more trains called there, please let me know, as EMT need to know if there would be a demand for extra trains.

RECENT E MAILS

“I found your newsletter on unit 156.401 performing the 08.36 Matlock-Newark service on 19 October. That was day two of my UK visit….” This was from a German tourist on his first trip to Matlock. He moved from the UK 45 years ago to work for BR International.

The chairman of the Friends of the Derwent Valley Line (FDVL) was handed a copy of the newsletter whilst travelling to Newark. He wrote: “.Having been impressed by its wide coverage, it has been copied to a few other FDVL members, including our contact at Derbyshire C.C.”

NETHERFIELD

It’s a summer morning and as the Skegness train approaches, a father says to his children, “Now you must behave yourselves on the train.” His little daughter, about 3 or 4 years old, looked worried and said, “Can we talk?”

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS

Normally the service winds down after 20.30pm on December 24 and resumes on December 27 with a normal weekday service. There are no trains on 25th and 26th Dec.

Saturday, December 31 again sees trains winding down after 20.30pm and resuming on New Year’s Day which is a Sunday.

Monday, January 2 will be a normal weekday service at Carlton and Netherfield. As it is a quiet time for travel between Christmas and New Year, some railway companies offer discounts and suspend peak-time fares, so it is worth checking the websites of train companies to see what is on offer. Remember there will be a small increase in train fares at the beginning of January.

LOWDHAM TO NEWARK LEVEL CROSSING UPGRADES

Most of the work was completed by November 6 on the £48 million investment in signalling, with the abolition of 4 signal boxes and 2 gate boxes, replaced by 7 new level crossings (includes Bleasby crossing upgrade).

Signalling has transferred to East Midlands Control Centre in Derby. As always there were ‘teething problems’ and this, combined with leaf fall causing poor rail conditions, delayed some of our trains. Hopefully it should now settle down and our usual quite reliable train service be restored.

It is expected Lowdham, Fiskerton and Staythorpe boxes will pass into private ownership. Fiskerton Junction is protected from demolition, whilst the ground floor at Newark Castle box contains equipment for the new crossing. However, upstairs may be boarded up.

CARLTON & NETHERFIELD STATIONS

Two posters have been put up at Netherfield to direct potential customers to Carlton station for ‘frequent services’ to Nottingham, Derby, Matlock, Newark etc. with a map giving the walking route between the two stations. The same information is now online. For example Carlton depart 08.18am to walk to Netherfield for the 08.33am to Nottingham. It should make people aware that there are two stations close together.

CARLTON LEVEL CROSSING

On October 18, Network Rail managers were monitoring the crossing and talking to pedestrians to see if they had any issues with its operation. The crossing is operated manually from Derby and checked via CCTV. If you do find you aren’t able to reach the other side before the barrier stops you exiting, the advice is to wave your arms so the signaller will see you and raise the barriers again. I have seen this happen when a stray dog was trapped inside.

EMT TRAIN REFURBISHMENT

Work has commenced to ‘refresh’ trains used on our services, starting with the class 158’s. They are to be brought up to Persons of Reduced Mobility specifications meaning additional wheelchair space, upgraded toilets, additional luggage space, fitting USB ports and a smart system enabling passengers to be given messages about any delays etc. The first one to be upgraded is 158783 (the number is on the front under the window).

SIDELINES

Nottingham, Lowdham, Beeston and Newark Castle are among 58 EMT stations to have received the stamp of approval for safety and security under the Secure Stations Scheme.

Ilkeston station is now due to open in Spring 2017. Work is taking place at a fairly rapid pace and the train times will be shown in EMT leaflet No.2 and Northern timetable 33 from December and ready for when it does open

MP’s Mark Spencer and Robert Jenrick are pushing for the extension of the Robin Hood line to Ollerton, also saying the service ought to be extended in the opposite direction to Bingham to relieve congestion on the A52 road. That of course would include Netherfield.

Quite often people get the wrong platform at Carlton, and some think there is only one platform for both directions as they do not see the other platform further down the line. It occurred to me that a sign opposite saying ‘Nottingham platform’ with an arrow pointing down the line, would help, with the same for passengers on the Nottingham side platform having a sign saying ‘Newark platform’, and arrow pointing east.

Police investigate reports of graffiti in Arnold town centre

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Police investigate reports of graffiti in Arnold town centre
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PICTURED: High Street, Arnold (Picture: Google)

Police are investigating reports of graffiti in Arnold town centre over the past few days.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We’re investigating reports of graffiti in the town centre area that has occurred over the last few days, including a report from a dentist surgery on High Street, Arnold.”

Police are asking for anyone with information to call 101 quoting incident 186 of 21st November.

 

Police hunt two men after violent robbery at Sherwood store

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Police hunt two men after violent robbery at Sherwood store

Nottinghamshire Police are hunting for two men after staff at a Sherwood store were threatened with a knife and knuckle-duster during a robbery last night (21).

A large quantity of cash was taken from the Budgens store on Mansfield Road during the robbery which took place just before 10pm.

One man is described as black, around 6ft 2ins tall and of a medium athletic build. He was wearing a black jacket with a hood and mask concealing his face and black trousers.

The second man is white, around 6ft tall and of a slim build. He was wearing a black shiny jacket with a white logo on the chest, a balaclava concealing his face and black trousers.

If you saw anything or have any information that may help, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 818 of 21 November.

Linby CWFC crash out of Challenge Cup

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Linby CWFC crash out of Challenge Cup

Linby have lost in their quest to win the CMFL Challenge Cup for this season after losing 2-1 after extra time away to local rivals Hucknall Town, writes Kieran Booker.

The home side took the lead through Jaylee Hodgson before Lewis Weaver equalised for Linby. Defender Kajally Danso then broke Linby hearts when he fired in a winner in the first half of extra time.

It was Hucknall who started the brightest on a chilly afternoon at Watnall Road and they nearly took the lead after 7 minutes through a Ricki Saxby shot which was tipped over by Jamie Davies. Linby had Davies to thank again three minutes later when he was able to stop another long range effort from Jordan Phillips.

The home side continued to force Linby deep into their own half for long spells during the first half but Linby’s defence kept their concentration and patience and Davies continued to make spectacular dives.

The yellows thought they had taken the lead following Davies’ only minor slip in a man of the match performance. The keeper fumbled the ball after a shot from close range and Hucknall were able to tap it in on the line but unfortunately the linesman had been flagging for offside the whole time and Linby’s number one had his blushes saved.

A minute later and Linby had their first real chance of the match. Lewis Weaver was able to use his pace to race through on a Linby break away but unfortunately the striker could only fire his shot just wide of Hucknall’s right post.

Just after the half hour mark Linby’s tough defences finally broke. The ball was lingering around the Linby box, it was played out to the right wing where it was swung back in to the centre and an attempted clearing header could only deflect to Jaylee Hodgson in the area. The Monserrat international was able to smash the ball home.

The striker nearly doubled his tally four minutes later when he fired a powerful shot from the edge of the box. Unsurprisingly it was stopped by yet another Jamie Davies diving save.

As the half came to an end Linby started to feel more comfortable on the ball and they were very nearly level in stoppage time. Kye Pilmore was able to break away for Linby after being played through 1v1 on the keeper but the winger fired his shot wide of the post.

The second half was a much more equal affair and Linby showed real fight to get themselves back into the match. It took until just before the 70 minute mark before Lewis Weaver was able to latch on to a through ball to the left side of the box. The striker didn’t hesitate to bury it in the opposite corner.

The young player nearly got another soon after as his side went on the search for an immediate winner. He was yet again able to drive down the left side to meet a through ball but this time took too long on the ball and was tackled before he could get a shot away in the area.

With extra time looming both sides threw everything forward especially as neither side would have wanted to have played an extra thirty minutes in the bitter cold. Adam Nelson caused premature celebrations in the Hucknall crowd as he got a shot away from close range which flew narrowly past the post. Then with seconds remaining, Tom Coupe got Linby’s hearts racing as he too had a shot fly wide from close range.

Hucknall had the best chances of the chances during the first half of extra time. Kajally Danso gave Linby a wake up call when he was left unmarked on the edge of the box but the defender could only fire wide of Davies’ right. Linby’s defenders then had to clear the ball off the line after Jamie Davies got caught chasing the Hucknall attack to the edges of his box.

The home side eventually made the most of their dominating spell as they grabbed a goal just before the extra time half way point. The ball kept being pushed into the Linby box before eventually falling to defender Danso who managed to hit the back of the net.

Linby pushed on in an attempt to get back into the game but with tiring legs setting in chances for both sides became limited. Aidy Harris had the away sides’ best chance of an equaliser when he brought the ball down on the edge of Hucknall’s box but could only fire over.

With time running out and Hucknall content with just holding on to the ball, it was the home side who nearly scored again. In the last minute of extra time Adam Nelson fired a header over after being inches in front of the goal line.

After the game, Linby manager Lewis Saxby said “Gutted for the lads today, they put in a huge effort. The first half performance wasn’t anywhere near the standards we’ve started to set at our club but the second half was superb.” He went on to say “I feel the way we started to play after the break we could have even pinched it but unfortunately we lost the game to a good strike”.

Carlton businessman donates £500 to QMC unit who cared for cousin

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GRATEFUL: Karen Holmes, Debbie Sells, ward manager; and Carlton businessman Paul Green

A Carlton businessman has donated £500 to a local mental health unit which cared for his relative. 

Paul Green, 45, of Applegreen Promotions, donated the money to the Mother and Baby Unit at the Queen’s Medical Centre after they cared for his cousin, Karen Holmes, earlier this year.

Karen, 35, was admitted to the Mother and Baby Unit five days after giving birth to her daughter, Freya.

The six-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, provides care to women who are suffering from severe perinatal mental illness.

Karen said:”Being admitted to the unit was frightening. But all the staff were incredibly supportive. They really went above and beyond to help Freya and I. They were just fantastic.”

Paul said he made the donation after witnessing first-hand how staff on the unit cared for his cousin.

He said: “Before Karen was admitted, we didn’t know anything about her condition or the unit. As a family, we were all really worried. But the staff and volunteers were all wonderful.

 “We wanted to show our appreciation for the care Karen and Freya received during their stay. A big thank you to everyone at the Mother and Baby Unit!”

The Mother and Baby Unit at the Queen’s Medical Centre will move to a new building in spring 2018, housed within the Trust’s new £21million mental health services hub for children, young people and families. The number of beds will increase from six to eight and the unit will have its own dedicated garden area to help aid the patients’ recovery.

Paul’s donation will go towards providing new equipment, including gardening equipment for the new unit, as well as specialist training and resources for staff and volunteers.

Bestwood choir raises over £2,000 for brain injury charity

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Bestwood choir raises over £2,000 for brain injury charity

braincharityA local choir has this week handed over £2,000 to a charity that supports people with brain injuries in Nottinghamshire.

Bestwood Male Voice Choir last week handed over a cheque for £2,200 to Headway Nottingham, the choir’s chosen charity for 2016.

Headway Nottingham is the only charity that provides long term support for people with brain injuries in Nottinghamshire.

Seen in the photograph from left to right are Vice Chairman Peter Fletcher, Chairman Colin Pursglove, Treasurer Michael Carlisle, Bryce Clare, Michael Tansley Thomas, Headway’s Services Manager holding the cheque and Barrie Briggs.

Council’s new register office opens in Arnold

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Council’s new register office opens in Arnold

A new register office based in an historic landmark building in the heart of Arnold has opened its doors for weddings and other ceremonies and to register births and deaths. 

Nottingham County Council’s Registration Service has refurbished two room rooms within the Grade II Arnot Hill House for its servicesand the first wedding is taking place this Saturday (November 26).

Grant Dixon, 28, and Joanne Searcy, 30, from Calverton, are holding a ceremony at the venue with four bridesmaids, two page boys and 55 guests.

Joanne said: “We love the location as the grounds are stunning and it is local to Grant and I and a lot of our family.

“The lovely old building also sold it to us and we are thrilled to be the first couple to get married there!”

A registrar is based in the building for birth, death and other registration appointments in place of the previous Gedling base at Carlton which was in a less central location and did not have a ceremony room.

Helen Scaman from the Registration Service said: “To be able to offer people the choice to get married here is wonderful. The venue is beautiful, the room we have available for weddings and other ceremonies has a grand feel and striking original features with a lake view and the location is fantastic.”

For information about Nottinghamshire County Council’s Registration Service contact 0300 500 80 80 or www.celebrateinnottinghamshire.co.uk

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