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Council tells thieves to take Gedling car parks off Christmas list

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A local council is warning car thieves not to bother visiting borough car parks this Christmas as they won’t find any presents there.

Gedling Borough Council is backing Nottinghamshire Police’s ‘Don’t Bother’ campaign, warning potential thieves not to break into cars and reminding car owners to hide their valuables.

The council’s public protection team are working with the police to hand out posters, flyers and stickers to car park users over the Christmas period asking them to display leaflets in their vehicles to show that the car is empty of goods.

Gedling Borough Council car parks are all monitored by CCTV and although thefts from motor vehicles have decreased in the borough in the last year, councillors are urging people to be vigilant at this time of year.

Councillor David Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection said: “We’re supporting this Police campaign at a time of year when thieves will be very opportunistic so we need to warn Christmas shoppers to be on guard and not give them an easy target by leaving valuables on display in their vehicles.”

Inspector Steven O’Neill, Nottinghamshire Police said; “We appreciate how busy people are at this time of year getting ready for Christmas but we want to encourage everyone to stop and think about their personal and vehicle security for a minute.  Our joint work with the Council is aimed at encouraging the public to help reduce the risk of becoming the victim of crime by an opportunist thief. Don’t make it easy for them, if you can see property left in your vehicle, so can the thief.”

Colwick and Netherfield residents to have say on new medical centre plans

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Colwick and Netherfield residents to have say on new medical centre plans
PLANS: Artists impression of new medical centre proposed for Netherfield
PLANS: Artists impression of new medical centre proposed for Netherfield

RESIDENTS in Colwick and Netherfield are being invited to a meeting tomorrow (December 2) to have their say on primary care plans for patients in the area.

Dr Caitriona Kennedy will be hosting the event and will be outlining future plans for primary care in Gedling and Colwick.

Residents will also get the chance to air their views on plans for a new £3 million “state-of-the-art” medical centre in Netherfield which would be built to cope with increased demand on services due to a proposed new housing estate.

The event takes place on Wednesday, December 2 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Colwick Vale Social Club.

 

 

Hundreds brave elements for Christmas light events across borough

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Hundreds brave elements for Christmas light events across borough

Hundreds of residents braved the bad weather to see the Christmas lights switched on in towns and villages across the borough.

Events took place in Gedling Village, Dapperly Top, Calverton and Carlton over the weekend and Mayor of Gedling Meredith Lawrence was on hand to do the honours and flick the switch at two of the events.

See a selection of pictures from two of the events…

With Co-op staff who made mince pies for the event in Gedling.
SANTA’S HELPERS: Mayor of Gedling Meredith Lawrence with staff from the Co-Op store on Main Road, Gedling. Store staff provided the mince pies and helped afdter at the Gedling Memorial Hall
RAIN: The Mayor braves the elements at the Gedling switch-on
RAIN: The Mayor braves the elements at the Gedling switch-on
ON SONG: The Netherfield Bank Singers visitors in Gedling Village Memorial Hall
ON SONG: The Netherfield Bank Singers visitors in Gedling Village Memorial Hall
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Mayoress Wendy Lawrence, Elizabeth, who helped turned on the lights; and Mayor Meredith Lawrence
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Mayoress Wendy Lawrence, Elizabeth, who helped turned on the lights; and Mayor Meredith Lawrence.
ON STAGE: The Mayor addresses the crowds at the Christmas lights event on Mapperley Top
ON STAGE: The Mayor addresses the crowds at the Christmas lights event on Mapperly Top.

 

TREMENDOUS: The tree in its full glory after the lights are turned on.
TREMENDOUS: The tree in its full glory after the lights are turned on.
FESTIVE: Cllr John Truscott, Muriel Weisz, Wendy Lawrence, David Ellis and Bob Collis enjoy the light switch-on event at Mapperley Top.
FESTIVE: Cllr John Truscott, Muriel Weisz, Wendy Lawrence, David Ellis and Bob Collis enjoy the light switch-on event at Mapperley Top.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bogus police officer warning to Gedling borough pensioners

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Bogus police officer warning to Gedling borough pensioners

Elderly residents in Gedling are being warned to be on their guard against doorstep conmen who are claiming to be police officers to get their hands on bank cards and pin numbers.

The warning comes after a number of incidents involving fraudsters contacting pensioners either by phone or calling round to homes and claiming to be from the police.

The fake officers claim they are investigating a fraud which they believe the elderly person has been a victim of. They then request to see bank cards and personal identification numbers (PIN) of the victim and claim these are needed for investigation purposes.

If the victim was first contacted by made phone, fake officers will tell the victim that someone will be over to collect the evidence. In one case a victim was instructed to attend their local bank and withdraw all of the money from their account. The suspect was left alone in the victim’s house whilst the victim carried out the instructions.

A spokesman for the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau said: “Before letting anyone into your home who claims to be from any law enforcement agency, ask to see their identity card and check it by calling 101.

“If you receive a phone call from a police officer, ask for their name and force and tell them you will call them back. Wait a few minutes and then use 101 to call them back through their force’s switchboard and verify their identity.”

They added: “The Police will never ask for your PIN or passwords. Do not give this information to anyone. The Police will never request that you withdraw/transfer any money to them.”

If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.

Millers comeback to secure rout over fellow strugglers

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Millers comeback to secure rout over fellow strugglers

On a wet, windy and muddy afternoon in Nottingham it was Carlton who came out with all three points in a relegation six pointer against Tividale writes James Morton.

With Daniel Gordon breaking the deadlock from a free kick that curled into the bottom corner. However Chris Sterling scored just before the break from the penalty spot to send both sides in at half time with the score line level.

It was Sterling who also grabbed the first goal of the second half as he curled the ball past Jack Steggles and into the bottom corner. However, Carlton were not going to accept defeat and a corner from debutant Joe Fitzpatrick avoided everyone before going in the top far corner of the goal. Then Romaine Graham gave Carlton the lead for the second time, as the striker eventually put a goalmouth scramble away. It was Graham who put the result beyond doubt when through one-on-one blasted the ball into the bottom corner. The scoring was then finished when Fitzpatrick got his second of the game, with a shot from the edge of the box that went into the far bottom corner.

It was Tividale that dominated possession early on, and Malachi Farquharson would have been disappointed not to at least get his shot on target when he smartly turned in the Carlton box, but his effort went wide of the target. Moments later and Chris Rabone had a fierce shot deflected off a Carlton defender that looped up and claimed by Jack Steggles.

The visitors kept this tempo up as some smart build up wide right ended up with the ball at Sterling’s feet, but his shot was straight at Steggles. As was his effort a minute later.

Then Carlton broke the deadlock as they were awarded a free kick, after a bit handball appeal. Top goalscorer Daniel Gordon stepped up and curled the free kick into the top corner, Thomas Turner did get a touch, but it wasn’t enough to keep out the effort.

Gordon then almost doubled the hosts lead, but his effort from the left hand side went just wide of Tuner’s far post and out for a goalkick.

Then as half time was approaching Matthew Newton made a clumsy challenge on Rabone, leading the referee to point to the spot. Sterling stepped up and passed the ball into the bottom right corner, with Steggles going the wrong way.

After the restart, the visitors took the lead when Sterling was allowed time to curl a shot into the far corner, giving Steggles not much chance of stopping the effort.

However, as the rain started to come down Carlton grabbed a leveller as Joe Fitzpatrick, on debut, curled a free kick into the box, which seemed to avoid everyone and nestle into the top corner of the goal.

The Millers then had their tails up and a delightful ball from Josh Rae played in skipper Anthony Howell, but on a race with Turner to the ball, it was the Tividale goalkeeper who got there first.

Steggles was called up though to deny Rabone on a counter attack from Tividale, with a rebound being cleared eventually by the Carlton defence.

Then it was to be a siege from the Millers, as firstly Graham came close when through one-on-one, but Turner managed to take the pace off the ball, and was eventually cleared off the line by the covering Tividale defence.

Not that it mattered much, as it was Graham who would give the hosts the lead for the second time in the afternoon. When he converted a goalmouth scramble that before that seemed to avoid the goal at all costs, with the ball coming off the post at one point.

Graham then scored his second of the evening when he was played through one-on-one and this time smashed the ball past Turner, with the ball nestling into the bottom corner of the goal.

The scoring was then complete as Rae battled hard on the edge of the eighteen yard box and byline, to win the ball, before playing the ball back to Fitzpatrick, who from the edge of the box smashed to ball across goal and into the far corner of the goal.

Carlton now move on to Wednesday night when they host Barwell in the League Cup, where they will be hoping to keep up their recent scoring record to pull of an upset against the Leicestershire side who apply their trade in the league above.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Newton, Wholey, Walker, Marshall, Fitzpatrick, Rae, Howell, Graham, Nangle (Knight 80), Gordon (Davie 63).

Unused Subs: Sturgess, J. Law.

Goal Scorers: Gordon 36, Fitzpatrick 57, 86, Graham 75,79.

Tividale: Turner, Jackson, Chilton (C), Fletcher, Barnes, Male, Stevens, Turton, Sterling, Farquharson, Rabone.

Subs: Grainger, Brown, Danks, Thompson, Granville.

Goal Scorers: Sterling 41 (pen), 47.

Attendance: 66

Man of the Match: Romaine Graham

Netherfield pub to offer takeaway turkey dinners this Christmas

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Netherfield pub to offer takeaway turkey dinners this Christmas

turkey-dinner1Does the thought of having to slave over the stove to make a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings this Christmas leave you feeling in a bit of a flap? 

If so, fear not, as It’s Inn The Bank pub in Netherfield is offering customers a festive feast to go on the big day.

All you have to do is preorder your takeaway Christmas meal from the pub and then pop in to collect it on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or Boxing Day. For those who don’t fancy traditional turkey then beef and pork options are also on offer.

The pub is hoping that many of the town’s elderly and also those that live alone take up the takeaway offer so they don’t miss out on having a Christmas dinner this year.

For more information pop into the pub on Victoria Road, Netherfield, or visit their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/inn.bank

 

New Netherfield shop to promote and sell work of local craft producers

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New Netherfield shop to promote and sell work of local craft producers

A new shop selling homemade crafts and bespoke items in Netherfield opened its doors to the public for the first time this week.

Ragdoll Embroidery, which is based on Victoria Road, makes many of the items they sell on site.

But as well as stocking their own handmade goods, Ragdoll also give local artists and designers the opportunity to rent shelf space and sell their own creations in the new shop.

Business owner Jo Digweed said: “You can rent out a portion of the shop from as little as £20 per month, and we promise to not take a percentage of their profits if they agree to promote the items they are selling.”

The new shop can be found next to Heart and Sole, on Victoria Road, Netherfield.

For more information check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ragdoll-embroidery-131408830205656/

Or Twitter @jodigweed

Netherfield’s HSBC bank closes its doors for last time

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Netherfield’s HSBC bank closes its doors for last time

Netherfield’s HSBC bank will close its doors for the final time tonight after a drop in customers forced the bank to end the local service.

Customers who use the branch of HSBC on Victoria Road will now have to travel to Arnold to visit the nearest bank as from Monday.

The closure of the branch was first announced back in September. The cash machine outside the branch will also be removed.

A spokesman for HSBC said some services will be relocated to Netherfield Post Office, where customers can check their balance and withdraw and pay in cash and cheques.

They said: “We never take the decision to close a branch lightly, and we understand it’s unsettling for the local community. Unfortunately, use of the Netherfield branch has fallen significantly over the past few years, and we’ve taken the difficult decision to close it today.

“We have been working with customers who use the branch to help them understand their options. There are also a large number of fee-free cash machines in the local area.”

Sad to see HSBC leave Netherfield? Does it matter now we have online banking?

Post your comments below or email news@gedlingeye.co.uk

 

Gedling shoppers warned to avoid bogus websites in run up to Black Friday

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Gedling shoppers warned to avoid bogus websites in run up to Black Friday

GEDLING shoppers buying electrical goods and domestic appliances online on Black Friday are being warned to avoid bogus websites.

The National Fraud Bureau (NFIB) said it had received reports of scammers setting up bogus websites advertising electrical goods and domestic appliances at below market value that do not exist.

The fraudsters will request your card details via the website but after attempting to make a payment the purchaser will then receive an email stating the payment failed and they must pay via bank transfer.

A spokesperson for NFIB said: “The fraudsters entice the purchaser and reassure them it is a legitimate purchase by using the widely recognised Trusted Shop Trustmark.

“The fraudsters are using the Trustmark fraudulently and have not been certified by Trusted Shops and therefore the purchaser is not covered by the Trusted Shop money-back guarantee.”

What can shoppers do to protect themselves?

*Check the authenticity of the websites before making any purchases. Conduct a ‘whois’ search on the website which will identify when the website has been created, be wary of newly formed domains. You can conduct this search using the following website – https://who.is/.

*Carry out online research in relation to the website, company name and the business address provided to identify any poor feedback or possible irregularities.

*Check the Trusted Shops Facebook page where warnings about websites using their Trustmark are published. If you are in doubt about the legitimacy of a Trustmark then you can contact Trusted Shops on 0203 364 5906 or by email service@trustedshops.co.uk. They will confirm whether they have certified that website.

*Payments made via bank transfer are not protected should you not received the item. Therefore always try to make the payment via PayPal or a credit card where you have some payment cover should you not receive your product.

*If the item advertised seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone 0300 123 2040.

Police hunt thieves after spate of burglaries in Gedling and Burton Joyce

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Police hunt thieves after spate of burglaries in Gedling and Burton Joyce

Police are warning homeowners in Gedling and Burton Joyce to be on the alert following a spate of burglaries in the area over the past fortnight.

Police say most of the offences have occurred in the afternoon or evening with offenders entering the properties through rear doors or windows.

In a recent burglary in Burton Joyce, the offender smashed a rear window to access door keys which had been left in the lock on the inside of the door by the occupant.

In all the offences, electrical items and jewellery were stolen.

Local neighbourhood inspector Andrew Berryman said there are measures the public can take to make life difficult for thieves.

He said: “Please ensure that you secure your property, even when at home, and remove keys from doors and windows. When possible, make your property look occupied when not by leaving lights on, and using timers to put televisions and radios on. Timers can be purchased from a number of outlets cheaply.”

Detectives are investigating all these offences and are keen to hear from anyone who may have information as to who may be responsible. Please contact Nottinghamshire Police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with any information.

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