Staff and residents at Rivendell View Care Home in Stoke Bardolph teamed up with pupils at a nearby school to hold a bake sale to raise money for Comic Relief’s 40th Red Nose Day on March 21.
The residents were joined by pupils from Rivendell Flying High Academy for the sale that raised almost £200 for the BBC charity.
The care home’s talented chefs whipped up an irresistible array of homemade cakes, which were sold after school at Rivendell Flying High Academy by pupils and care home residents.
Pupils from Rivendell Flying High Academy with residents and staff from Rivendell Care Home at the cake sale for Comic Relief
Leading the charge were head boy Alix and head girl Alice, who teamed up with Brian, Janet, and Rita from the care home to charm the crowds and sell out the treats.
Every penny raised went straight to Comic Relief and the donations make it possible to help fill the shelves of baby banks, community food centres and fund vital community-led services.
Cara Stockill, HC-One’s Rivendell View Care Home Manager, stated: “I am so proud of everyone involved to collaborate with the school and students to raise an amazing amount of money for such a worthy cause.”
Morrisons in Netherfield is opening mums-only checkouts this Mothering Sunday to speed up the shopping trip and help make all mums feel truly special.
The Mums’ Lanes will be opened on Mother’s Day (30) for one day only, and the supermarket giant will also be giving away boxes of Guylian chocolates at these checkouts to ensure mums leave the store with a smile and a sweet treat.
The new checkouts will feature signage so they can’t be missed by mums and be staffed by Morrisons welcoming Customer Assistants. Assistants will offer to scan items at a speed to suit each individual mum and help with packing the shopping should mums wish them to.
The new checkouts will feature signage so they can’t be missed by mums (PHOTO: Morrisons)The lines will be open for one day only at Morrisons in Netherfield
In addition, Morrisons Customer Assistants will help entertain the children – by asking them to identify different sorts of supermarket products and by inviting them to see how they operate the tills. The aim is to make the shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible for mums and their family.
Gareth Lloyd, head of marketing events at Morrisons, said: “The reality is that many mums still end up doing chores like the weekly shop on Mother’s Day – even though it is supposed to be the day that they are spoiled! Therefore, we’ve launched Mums’ Lanes in stores to give a little something back to all the mums shopping with us on their special day.”
Hundreds of violent and sexual offences were reported to police in Gedling borough in January 2025.
Each month Gedling Eye charts every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.
The map can be found below.
This month, our map reveals the location of every crime reported to Nottinghamshire Police in January 2025 (the latest available full month of data).
The map shows location, type of offence, and outcome or current status of the police investigation.
Readers can use the online tool to see what happened near their homes, schools and places of work and build an understanding of the county’s crime hotspots.
By far the greatest number of reported offences were violent and sexual offences, with a total of 211 such offences reported in the borough
This was followed by anti-social behaviour 97 reports, shoplifting with 64 reports, criminal damage and arson 43 reports, public order offences 38 reports, 27 reports of people in possession of drugs, burglary with 23 reports and 21 reports of vehicle crime.
The least reported crimes were possession of weapons (6), bike thefts (5) and robbery (4).
Women in Gedling borough are being invited to sign up for new weekly fitness classes being organised by the council that will empower them through strength training.
The classes are being set up as part of a new partnership between Gedling Leisure and Her Spirit – a community-driven sport and fitness app designed to help women access safe, inclusive sports and physical activities.
With this new partnership, Gedling Leisure have introduced weekly ‘Couch2Kilos’ strength training classes designed exclusively for women.
The classes begin from March 31 at Calverton, Carlton Forum and Redhill Leisure Centres and aim to empower women by providing additional support, expert coaching and a welcoming environment, to build confidence in strength training, including teaching how to lift weights safely.
Carlton Forum Leisure Centre is one of the venues hosting the new classes
Research from UK Active shows that women often experience insecurities and anxiety about exercising. In response, the new strength training classes will offer structured guidance to help women develop their fitness skills and become more active with confidence.
Women can also sign up for a free 12-month premium membership to the Her Spirit app via the Gedling Leisure website. The app provides access to a supportive community, fitness advice, online workouts and challenges. By signing up to the Her Spirit app, women can also claim a special 2-week Gedling Leisure pass to try out the ‘Couch2Kilos’ classes for free, as well as other exercise classes, the gyms and swimming pools at Gedling Leisure Centres.
The new ‘Couch2Kilos’ strength training sessions will be available at Calverton, Carlton Forum and Redhill Leisure Centres. These instructor-led classes will cater to women and girls aged 16 and above, focusing on teaching the fundamentals of weightlifting, improving strength, and boosting overall confidence in a safe and inclusive setting. Additionally, they provide an opportunity for women to connect with like-minded people and make new friends.
Councillor Kathryn Fox, Portfolio Holder for Life Chances and Vulnerability said: “We know that many women face barriers when it comes to exercise, whether it’s due to a lack of confidence, time, or not knowing where to start with exercising. Too often, women feel that strength training isn’t for them, but we want to change that perception. It is especially beneficial for women going through menopause, as it helps to maintain bone density and it can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
“The aim of these new strength training classes is to help break down those barriers providing a welcoming, supportive environment where women of all ages and abilities can feel empowered to build strength, improve their health, and gain confidence in their fitness journey.
“This exciting partnership with Her Spirit is an important step towards making fitness more inclusive and accessible, helping more women to stay active, connect with others, and feel strong in both body and mind.”
More information about how to get the free Her Spirit app membership offer and when the new ‘Couch2Kilos’ classes take place can be found on the Gedling Leisure website: www.gedling.gov.uk/Her-Spirit.
Early morning low cloud and fog will slowly lift and clear to leave a fine day, with bright or sunny spells. Feeling warm in the sunshine, with light winds.
Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Tonight:
It will remain dry with clear spells overnight. Some mist, fog and low cloud forming by dawn. A touch of frost is possible in some sheltered rural spots. Light winds.
Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Thursday:
Early fog and low cloud will slowly lift and clear to give another fine and dry day, with plenty of warm sunshine. Light winds. Cloud and rain arriving overnight.
Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Early rain gradually clearing to leave mostly dry and bright conditions Friday. Dry and bright Saturday. Some patchy rain is possible overnight. Dry with sunny spells Sunday. Temperatures near normal.
Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.
The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.
The UK’s average fuel price is 139.46p per litre for Unleaded and 146.29p per litre for diesel, according to data from RAC
The following prices were reported locally on 26/03/25
Here are the latest prices from across the borough…
Four new sculptures have been installed in an Arnold park to celebrate the town’s rich history with visitors.
The wooden carvings have been created and placed in Arnot Hill Park to tell the story of key points in the history of the local area.
The sculptures have been created from a beech tree that was felled in the park in 2024.
This sculpture celebrate the history of early Arnold (PHOTO: GBC)
They have been created by artist Peter Leadbeater, who has worked with Arnold Local History Group, the Friends of Arnot Hill Park and other local heritage enthusiasts to identify themes for the sculptures.
The sculptures celebrate the history of early Arnold, the Luddites, the town’s mill and industry.
Each sculpture has a QR code attached to it, where you can find out more information on the council’s website about each of these themes.
Veolia and Nottinghamshire County Council are encouraging people across Gedling borough to try and reduce food waste by sharing new recipes that help make the most of leftovers.
Recent research showed that on average in Nottinghamshire, 25% of general waste in bins (by weight) is avoidable food waste.
To encourage residents to reduce their food waste, local Home Economist and Food Demonstrater Teresa Bovey has developed a suite of recipes to help householders reduce the amount they bin.
The recipes were developed to mark Food Wast Action Week that took place between March 17-23
The new recipes include:
● Pastia
● Savoury pasta bakes
● Italian cheese balls
● Mexican rice dish
● Microwave rice pudding
● Microwave jam
● Quick summer crumble
Each recipe makes use of a leftover ingredient and can easily be substituted or used alongside whatever else you have in your cupboards and fridge. Designed for busy families and individuals, the recipes use time saving appliances like the microwave or air fryer where possible.
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We are delighted to introduce our tasty new recipes using leftover ingredients. These innovative dishes are a fantastic way for residents to reduce food waste and transform their leftovers into something delicious. Let’s make the most of what we have, embrace the joy of cooking with leftovers, and enjoy tasty, sustainable meals together!”
Steve Newman, general manager at Veolia Nottinghamshire, said: “Minimising food waste is a simple action we can all take to make a positive difference for the planet whilst saving money. A family of four spends £1000 on average on food that gets thrown away each year. Buying only what we need and making the most of leftovers is a simple action everyone can take to positively impact our planet, and our pursestrings.”
A new community food grocer has opened its doors in Arnold to help residents have access to healthy, affordable food on a low budget.
Organised by housing provider Jigsaw Homes Midlands, the grocer welcomed its first customers at the Killisick Community Centre. It will run every Friday from 1pm – 2.30pm during term-time only and is open to people living within a two-mile radius of the community centre.
Around 35 residents attended and collected low-cost food boxes for £4 per household per week. The food boxes are delivered by Fareshare Midlands, a food redistribution charity, then prepared and organised by local volunteers.
Jigsaw’s neighbourhood engagement officer Martin Curtis held a consultation with residents last summer which showed an overwhelming need for the grocers to reopen after initially being run by Nottinghamshire County Council.
He then worked with Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council to find a space for the grocers at the centre on Killisick Road.
Martin Curtis said: “This is Jigsaw’s first grocers in Gedling, and it has already proved to be very popular. We hope that it will help households with the cost of living in this area as we have been able to do in other regions.”
Local resident and volunteer Antoinette Daws said: “It’s great to see the grocers open again and I know a lot of people will be keen to use it and their families will benefit.”
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “This is a really helpful initiative, and we are very pleased to have been able to work with our partners at Jigsaw Homes to find a suitable space at one of our community centres.
“These schemes, which support some of our most vulnerable families, are vital and we know it will make a real difference to people struggling with the cost of living. We would like to thank Jigsaw Homes and Fareshare Midlands for all of their hard work supporting families in the area.”
The by-election only affects registered electors in the Porchester, with no other elections for Gedling Borough Councillors taking place on that day.
The deadline for new voter registration applications is midnight on Friday, April 11, 2025 and the deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Monday, April 14 2025. Recent home movers should check that they have updated the electoral register and will be eligible to vote.
