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Help vote Gedling Country Park into UK top 10

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Help vote Gedling Country Park into UK top 10

Gedling Borough Council is urging people to back a bid to get Gedling Country Park into a list of the nation’s favourites.

This year, Keep Britain Tidy are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Green Flag Award, and there won’t just be one People’s Choice winner – there will be ten, all voted for by the public.

The voting has now begun and ends on Friday, September 30.

The ten most popular parks and green space in the UK will be announced in October.

ARTIST'S IMPRESSION: A view of the centre's cafe terrace from the east
APPROVED: An artist’s impression of the planned new visitor’s centre at Gedling Country Park

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Colwick landlord fined £29,000 for renting out property infested with rats

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Colwick landlord fined £29,000 for renting out property infested with rats

A Colwick landlord has been fined £29,000 for renting out a property in the city centre that was overrun with rats.

The rental property on Alfreton Road was described as being in a ‘filthy and verminous condition with a rat infestation’.

Nottingham HMO Ltd, of Unit C17, Private Road 2, Colwick Industrial Estate, directed by Mr Nazaquat Azam and previously by Mr Yusif McCallum until November 30, 2015, was found guilty of breaching HMO Management Regulations.

They were also found guilty of failing to respond to a demand for information under the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday, September 2.

The Magistrate fined the business £19,000 for failing to comply with a number of Regulations under the Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006, and £10,000 for failure to respond to a Notice requesting information under Section 16 of the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976; the Court also awarded costs of £1450.

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MATCH REPORT: Selston 6 Linby CWFC 0

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MATCH REPORT: Selston 6 Linby CWFC 0

By Kieran Booker

League leaders Selston were able to continue the form which won them the league last year when they beat Linby 6-0 earlier today.

An impressive first half from the home side led to Linby being 4-0 down at the break before Elliott Jones and Thomas Widdowson wrapped things up.

Selston thought they had taken the lead after only 3 minutes when Carl Moore smashed the ball into the net only for the linesman to hold his flag up for offside. The home side were ahead only three minutes later though when Sean Gregory was able to rocket home a shot from over 40 yards out. The midfielder was able to latch on to Glenn Guyatt’s clearance to fire the ball back over the goalkeeper’s head.

After having his earlier effort disallowed, Carl Moore was able to grab himself a goal to double his side’s lead with only 10 minutes gone when he scored from a set piece. After being awarded a free kick on the edge of the Linby box, Carl stood up and hit the ball along the floor into the goal keeper’s right side.

Things then looked wrapped up for the home side with only 18 minutes gone when they picked up a third. Sean Gregory was able to time a brilliant ball into the right channel for Kane Hempshall who was then able to calmly slide the ball past the keeper from 12 yards out.

The fourth Selston goal came from a quick break away just before half an hour was played. They were able to react quickly to win the ball back on the half way line through Sean Gregory, he was then able to play in Elliot Jones who charged forward and smashed the ball away.

Despite the game looking over Linby started to look more settled as the half went on. They were able to get good passages of posession without ever really threatening Ball’s goal. Their best chance of the half falling to Troy Smith just before the end, unfortunately the striker could only see his shot fly inches past the post after being played through.

Selston were able to win this division last season and from today’s performance you could see why. They were able to comfortably pass the ball around and linked up well throughout the game.

The second half was more of an even affair with both sides taking turns to control the play. It was Selston who would capitalise when in charge though as they were able to grab themselves another after 67 minutes. Glenn Guyatt was able to initially stop Carl Moore’s effort but unfortunately for the Linby keeper he could only push the ball into the path of Elliott Jones who put the ball into the empty net.

The gloomy weather summed up the mood of Linby’s day and Lewis Saxby would have already been thinking of the full time whistle when Selston grabbed their sixth in the last minute of play. Substitute Joe Riley was able to win the ball back for his side before it fell to Thomas Widdowson, the striker playing the ball under Guyatt to finish things off.

RESULT: Loughborough Dynamo 0 Carlton Town 0

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RESULT: Loughborough Dynamo 0 Carlton Town 0

Carlton Town were held to a 0-0 draw at Loughborough Dynamo this afternoon.

Playing into a strong wind in the first half, Danny Gordon had Carlton’s best opportunity of the opening period when he fired wide from inside the area after just five minutes.

Lawrence Gorman twice cleared off the line as Dynamo had the better of the first half. However, Carlton controlled the second period, put the Loughborough defence under sustained pressure but lacked the cutting edge to force any serious saves from Dynamo keeper Liam Sharpe.

The point means the Millers move up to 13th in the table with five points from five games. They return to action next Saturday when Belper Town visit Stoke Lane.

Tenant singing group in search for new singers

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Tenant singing group in search for new singers

The search is on for new singers to join a talented ensemble made up of tenants of a local housing association.

The Gedling Homes Singers is a group open to Gedling Homes tenants who are over 50 and love to sing.

The group welcome not only accomplished singers, but also those who probably haven’t sung a note in public since their schooldays.

The group meet on alternate Wednesday mornings between 9.30am and 11.00am at Westmoore Court in Mapperley and refreshments are provided. The building is fully accessible.

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Council offers top tips to avoid getting ripped off buying second hand cars

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Council offers top tips to avoid getting ripped off buying second hand cars

Nottinghamshire trading standards teams have offered their top tips to Gedling borough residents to help them avoid being ripped off when buying second-hand cars.

Problems with second hand cars remain the most common issue that consumers raise complaints about after falling victim to rogue sellers or unknowingly buying a problem vehicle.

There were 6,098 complaints from East Midland’s consumers in relation to second hand cars in the year 2015/16.

The most common reported issues were defective goods (73%), misleading claims omissions (11%), substandard services (5%) and business practices (3%).

A total of 1,520 of these complaints came from consumers in Nottinghamshire, amounting to 15 percent of all complaints received by the County Council’s Trading Standards team.

Additionally, the rise of car sales on online auction sites, online dealers and sales on social media has meant that many people are buying from a person whom they do not know how to locate should problems arise in future.

Some of the most common issues experienced by consumers include:

• traders denying buyers of their legal rights by posing as private sellers
• failing to tell consumers about known problems with the car or past history such as category C or D write off
• misleading claims in adverts or during the sales pitch, and hiding faults in the car
• poor after sales care when rectifying faults, such as traders passing the buck to the warranty company when consumers have rights with the seller
• looking at the vehicle’s history and carry out a history check such as HPI to see if it has been involved in any accidents.

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Another blooming great horticultural show in Gedling

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Another blooming great horticultural show in Gedling

Thousands flocked to the Richard Herrod Playing Fields this afternoon to enjoy the annual Gedling Show.

A range of classic cars were on display, including vehicles featured in Heartbeat and BBC time-travel show Ashes to Ashes.

Green-fingered residents also competed in the horticultural show, showing off the fruits of their labour with an array of vegetables, flowers and fruit which were on display to wow the judges.

Clowns, entertainers and also a flyover by Spitfire planes kept the crowds happy.

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Bed bugs – five tips to ensure you don’t bring them home

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Bed bugs – five tips to ensure you don’t bring them home

Bed bugs are not a sign of poor hygiene, but are more likely to affect those who travel frequently. Therefore, airline staff and travellers need to be vigilant to spot any signs of bed bugs so that any suspected infestation can be quickly eliminated.

Here are five top tips to help ensure you don’t bring an infestation home with you from your hotel or your flight:

  • Before you travel, check sites like TripAdvisor for customer reviews.
    Has your hotel has a problem with bed bugs in the past? If so, there’s a fair chance they will have taken the time to share their story to warn others. It’s always best to check ahead of time so you don’t invite any unwanted guests in with you.
  • Check your case and hotel room when you arrive
    When you enter a hotel room, make sure you check for signs of bedbugs before you start unpacking. The usual signs to look for are live insects, or blood spotting around your bed frame, mattress or suitcase. In hotels, they’re usually found on the bed, but can also be found on walls, bed boards and furniture, so ensure you undertake a thorough search before you settle into your room.
  • Don’t put your case on the bed when you arrive
    It’s the first thing many of us do when we arrive somewhere new, but if you suspect that there’s an issue, put your case in an empty bath or shower. This helps to reduce the risk of ‘bed bug hitchhikers’ – bugs crawling from the bedding to your clothing and vice versa – by avoiding unnecessary contact with any fabrics which may be affected
  • Ask to change rooms
    If you suspect bedbugs are present, then ask to change hotel rooms. Should you make this request, then if possible request a room on a different floor, which is not directly above or below the suspected room. This is because bed bugs can travel up and down between rooms.
  • Search and wash your belongings as soon as you get home
    When you get back home after a trip, make sure you do the same as when you arrived at your hotel: put your case in a bath and check for signs of bugs before you start unpacking clothing. Even if you don’t find any evidence of bugs, it’s also good to wash any clothing you took with you on a 60 degree wash to help kill any live bugs or eggs.

 

Students in Gedling borough warned to beware of bogus landlords

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Students in Gedling borough warned to beware of bogus landlords

Students preparing to rent a property in Gedling borough for the first time have been warned to be wary of a scam which each year costs young people thousands of pounds in lost deposits and rent.

Scam-busters Action Fraud say seasonal rental fraud is an emerging trend with students looking for suitable accommodation around August, before the start of the new term.

Fraudsters use a variety of websites to advertise available properties to rent, often at attractive rates and convenient locations. Adverts will seem genuine, accompanied by a number of photos and contact information to discuss your interest.

Due to demand, students will often agree to pay upfront fees to secure the property quickly, without viewing the property, only to discover that the fraudster posing as the landlord does not have ownership of the property, or often there are already tenants living there.

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Free open days at borough gyms and leisure centres to mark National Fitness Day

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Free open days at borough gyms and leisure centres to mark National Fitness Day

Free open days are being hosted by Gedling leisure centres, on Wednesday, September 7 as part of National Fitness Day.

This is the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK and aims to encourage the community to get active by offering free facilities and activities from 6am until 10pm.

All centres will be offering a free trial to all non-members for the gym and the swimming pool all day.

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