A digital expert from Carlton has assured users of a free email service that a problem causing their inboxes to be inundated with junk mail has now mostly been resolved.
People with a free Microsoft Outlook and Hotmail account may have found they were bombarded with junk mail earlier this week after the software giant’s spam filters went down .
Geoff Wing, a digital expert from Carlton who provides advice to firms in London, said Microsoft were aware of the issue and a fix was now in place.
He told Gedling Eye: “My wife told me that she’d been receiving a large number of emails asking if she be interested in enlarging a certain part of my anatomy. At first I worried about what sites she had been on.
INVESTMENT: The new rotary window patching and lining machine
A Colwick-based printing firm has invested £300,000 in a new state-of-the-art rotary window patching and lining machine as part of its ongoing investment plan to increase capacity.
This latest equipment purchase follows a string of investments by The Wilkins Group to increase capacity and enhance the value of its products in the food and textile sectors and to stay at the forefront of a demanding industry.
The Heiber + Schröber WP Master Window Patching Machine has been installed at The Wilkins Group’s UK factory in Colwick and uses up to four different run modes, which will help to increase capacity.
Justin Wilkins, sales and marketing director at The Wilkins Group said: “Following a very successful year for The Wilkins Group, and the inclusion of new business, we knew that we needed to make a few important investments to be able to continue to not only give our customers the best quality of product, but to remain proactive in each individual demanding sector.
“Speed and turnaround is vital in this industry and especially in the food and textile sectors, the way that packaging looks has become vital for so many of our clients. The window patching and lining machine will help us to offer our clients a high quality product that also helps to promote the appearance of their individual products.”
The Wilkins Group, which had a turnover of £33M last year, has one of the largest independent packaging factories in the UK and specialises in producing packaging for textiles, food – chilled and frozen, confectionery, toiletries and household products.
After a successful year last year, this latest equipment investment has followed a £2M investment in a new latest technology printing press and £300,000 in a new state-of-the-art foil-blocking machine as The Wilkins Group remains determined to reward it’s customers with more premium products and to bring all services in house.
Justin added: “I have said before that following a successful year we are now putting in foundations all over the world for future growth. We are reinvesting heavily in the business so for years to come we can stay at the forefront and continue to not only adapt to demanding changes but always be one step ahead.”
APPEAL: Police want to talk to these two men about a theft from the Co-op store in Lowdham
Police have released CCTV images of a pair of men they want to speak to following a theft the Co-op store in Lowdham.
The theft happened at the store, which is based on Main Street, on April 25.
If you recognise them or think you can help, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 339 of 26 April.
FLEXIBLE: Firms are being urged to give staff time off during Euro 2016
Firms based in Gedling borough are being urged to be flexible with staff and even consider allowing them time off during the Euro 2016.
The conciliation service Acas has this week launched new guidance to help employers prepare for potential issues that could arise during the Euro 2016 tournament, which kicks-off on June 10.
Acas is advising employers and small businesses to have agreements in place that cover requests for time off, sickness absence, website use during working hours or watching TV during this period.
Acas Chair, Sir Brendan Barber, said: “The Euro 2016 tournament is an exciting event for many football fans but staff should avoid getting a red card for unreasonable demands or behaviour in the workplace during this period.
“Many businesses need to maintain a certain staffing level in order to survive. Employers should have a set of simple workplace agreements in place before kick off to help ensure their businesses remain productive whilst keeping staff happy too.
“Our guidance can help managers get the best from their team players, arrange appropriate substitutions if necessary and avoid unnecessary penalties or unplanned send offs.”
Acas said a possible option is to have a more flexible working day, with staff starting work later or finishing early and then agree when this time can be made up.
Employers could also allow staff to take a break during match times, it was suggested.
Arnold Town Ladies FC 2nd team clinched the Notts Girls and Ladies Senior league title with a fine 5-0 win against Sherwood FC.
Needing 2 points from their last game to seal the top spot they dominated against a side who 2 weeks ago beat them in the league plate final 2-1 after extra time.
Molly Parker got them on their way with a fine run that beat the offside trap before touching the ball past the on rushing keeper.
Then before half time, top scorer Chloe Stocks pounced in front of goal, heading in after an appeal for handball following a corner from the left.
The Second half saw the Arnold defence made to work a bit harder but without allowing a clear chance at goal. Molly Parker grabbed her second of the game after a spillage from the visiting keeper gave her time to control, turn and then place into the corner of the goal.
It was soon four when another good Arnold corner found the head of centre back Paige Gadsby, who found the net to bring the title to Eagle Valley.
Molly Parker started the celebrations when she completed her hat-trick, lifting the ball over the keeper after she had been put through on goal.
Overall a dominant finish to a very long season but fully deserved especially as the majority of the squad are playing their first season at senior level.
People in Gedling borough are this week being urged to seek a reputable trader if undertaking gas work after it was revealed in a new survey that illegal fitters are carrying out over one million jobs a year.
Nottinghamshire County Council has backed the calls by the Gas Safe Register who say illegal fitters who are not properly qualified and registered are putting householders at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, fires and explosions.
Their latest survey found that 1 in 5 gas appliances were deemed so dangerous that they had to be disconnected immediately; It also found that 16% of survey respondents said they would trust an engineer if they said they were registered, rather than check their ID card.
The county council’s Trading Standards team backs the warning from the Gas Safe Register – and offers other advice to Gedling borough residents when seeking a gas engineer.
This includes always getting three quotes, checking the registration source of traders and asking for recommendations.
Councillor Glynn Gilfoyle, Committee Chairman for Community Safety, at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “This national survey by Gas Safe highlights the dangers that are out there, and we encourage the need for people to employ the services of reputable gas engineers.
“Our partnership with Checkatrade will also help give people further peace of mind when looking for help.”
People living in Gedling borough can visit www.checkatrade.com, to find nearby traders, check their qualifications and experience as well as view previous customer feedback.
When a job is complete they can comment on a trader’s performance online or using feedback cards.
If you need work done in Gedling borough, you can find a fully Trading Standards approved trader by visiting www.checkatrade.com, or by calling Citizens Advice on 03454 04 05 06, who will find one for you.
SKILLS: Learn about game design this summer at YMCA’s Camp Williams
Young people from across Gedling borough are being given the chance to sharpen their skills in skateboarding, video game design, basketball, photography and drama at a new holiday camp taking place this summer.
YMCA Camp Williams is being held at Nottingham Emmanuel School in West Bridgford over the summer break and is the latest addition to the Nottinghamshire YMCA’s school holiday activity programme.
Organisers of the camp are putting on transport from Arnold to ensure that children from across the borough don’t miss out on taking part in the wide range of activities on offer
Children who sign up to Camp Williams will all take part in camp rallys, sports, swimming, games and crafts, but those aged eight or over can also sign up for a series of skill clinics on offer too.
Skills clinics running this summer include archery, basketball, video game design, film & photography, drama, music, football and paddle sports.
Gavin Barker, outdoor education and adventure services manager for Nottinghamshire YMCA said: “We’ve chosen these skills clinics so that kids can choose things that they really want to get involved with – there’s something for everyone.
“We get a lot of feedback from parents who appreciate that we don’t simply offer sports based activities like at a lot of other holiday clubs. We’re excited to offer something that’s actually really cool.”
The camp will run during week days from July 25 until September 2. You can book at nottsymca.com/daycamps or call the team on 0115 711 7006.
A visually-impaired woman from Arnold is calling for taxi and minicab drivers to face tougher sentences if caught illegally turning away passengers with guide dogs.
Mel Griffiths this week visited parliament with over 100 other guide dog owners to demand harsher punishments and more convictions for drivers who don’t allow passengers with guide dogs to use their service.
ANGRY: Mel Griffiths, from Arnold, with guide dog Hudson
Taxi and minicab drivers who refuse to take a guide dog can have their licence removed or be fined up to £1,000 (plus costs) in court. However, Mel believes that penalties aren’t being used effectively enough to act as a deterrent.
She said: “Sadly taxi refusals are becoming more of a regular occurrence, despite the law clearly stating that hire car vehicles need to take guide dogs.
“Even though I mention that I have a guide dog with me when I book the taxi the drivers still refuse me and my guide dog Hudson entry into the vehicle.
“At times I’ve been left at the side of the road because they’ve not wanted to take us. This can be distressing and especially of concern when it’s an area that you don’t know or if it’s dark.
“I hope the lobby day and this research will raise awareness of the issue and help educate people about the law regarding assistance dogs and access.”
The Guide Dogs Charity have joined the campaigning to change the fact that the fines issued to drivers who refuse guide dogs are often no higher than those given to people who dodge train fares or evade TV licences.
Research carried out by the charity showed that prosecutions are rare and fines are low, with some local authorities reporting fines as low as £50 to £100.
James White, Senior Campaigns Manager, at Guide Dogs said: “Imagine you were turned away by a driver.
This happens to people living with sight loss with shocking regularity just because they are accompanied by a guide dog.
It’s not only illegal, it knocks people’s confidence and stops them doing the everyday things that most people take for granted.
“Licencing authorities and magistrates aren’t effectively using the powers they have to prosecute taxi and minicab drivers who flout the law.
“In most cases drivers are simply given a warning and, on the rare occasions the cases go to court, fines are woefully inadequate.
“We want tougher sentences for drivers who turn away assistance dog owners.”
Pupils at a school in Carlton can look forward to putting their table tennis skills to the test this autumn after building work began on a new state-of-the-art training facility.
The new building, which is being part funded by Table Tennis England, is expected to open this September at Carlton le Willows Academy and will be used to develop table tennis talent and also host national competitions.
COMING SOON: An artist’s impression of the new table tennis centre at Carlton le Willows academy
The centre will also be open to the wider community and academy head teacher Craig Weaver said he is pleased local people will also benefit.
He said: “The vision of the centre is to provide table tennis for the whole community, whether it is for recreational, social or competitive play, at whatever level people desire.
“The great thing is we would provide opportunities for children to develop from grass roots to elite level, based on recreational tennis at lunch times through to after school club coaching, from beginner to advanced level, straight through to club coaching and competition.
We want to promote not just elite opportunities for adults and young people, but also opportunities for junior schools and family participation in the sport.”
Table Tennis England talent development coach Chris Turner said: “This is a fantastic opportunity as it will allow young players to match the training times of other nations.
“Also the strong partnership with Carlton le Willows will allow us to develop players alongside their academic commitments.”
