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Council issues storm tree warning to borough residents

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Council issues storm tree warning to borough residents

Nottingham City Council is advising people across the borough to avoid wooded areas of parks after a severe weather warning was issued for the region this evening.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the East Midlands, with west to southwesterly gales and locally severe gales likely to sweep eastwards across the area this evening, including widespread inland lowland gusts of 50-60mph likely and some isolated gusts of up to 70mph.

Older, larger trees in some of the council’s parks are more vulnerable to becoming damaged by strong gales and as a precaution, the council’s advice is to avoid going into heavily wooded areas until the weather is calmer.

Two teams of council tree surgeons are on 24-hour call-out to respond to emergencies. They can be reached via Nottingham On Call on 0115 915 1633.

Stretched squad unlucky to be punished by patient Mansfield

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Stretched squad unlucky to be punished by patient Mansfield

Had the Arnold Town management built a brick wall across the half way line today, then they would be spending the night clearing up the debris after all 10 players ran through it.

With injuries, work shifts and illness taking its toll and the second team players being cup tied, manager Andy Ingle only had 10 players to chose from for today’s County Cup match at Mansfiled Hosiery Mills; two of these players had spent the past week in their sick beds.

With a heavy pitch and slope to also contend with, Arnold bossed the first 20 minutes before the home side started to get a hold. Chloe Jordan and Jess Adcock worked well down the left wing but shots were limited to long range efforts. At the other end keeper Emily Hallam swept up any through balls that evaded the defensive trio of Tina and Claire Potter, alongside the experienced Chay Davey.

Chances were still far and few between but there is clearly a partnership developing between strikers Molly Parker and Natasha Leach, the latter having a one on one brilliantly saved by the Mansfield keeper. Captain Jen Lorimer rolled back the years with a performance that can only be described as pure class. She always had time on the ball regardless of how many opponants she had around her, and kept it effectively simple. Beth Polak ran at least two marathons, chasing back or getting forward to  support, which earnt her the nickname of roadrunner by the Arnold bench.

The backs to the wall performance was rewarded with a clean sheet after 90 minutes, the first of the season which was massive for confidence alone. Extra time was always going to be tough as most players were on their last legs. However they gave 30 minutes which clearly amazed the home team. With heavy legs, and the home side able to make three subs it was only a matter of time before Mansfield broke the deadlock, with their forward dinking the ball over the outrushing Emily Hallam. Natasha Leach and Molly Parker still kept the defence on their toes but just able to get the break their running deserved. With three minutes left, the tie was finished as the same forward was able to lift a bouncing ball over the keeper into the empty net.

Final Score : Mansfield Hosiery Mills 2 : Arnold Town Ladies 0 (AET)

Team: E.Hallam, T.Potter, C. Davey, C.Potter, J.Adcock, B.Polak, J.Lorimer (capt), C.Jordan, M.Parker, N.Leach
The Arnold Town 2nd team were also in County Cup action where they faced Ruddington Village Ladies 1st team at Eagle Valley. Despite being 3-0 down at the break Charley Keetley pulled a goal back before experience took a hold and Ruddington finished the game 6-1 winners.

It’s Oscar’s night in Calverton as guests celebrate restaurant relaunch

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VIPs, business owners and socialites from across Nottinghamshire gathered last night for an evening of food, drinks and live music to celebrate the official relaunch of Oscar’s Lounge and Kitchen in Calverton.

The revamped bar and restaurant welcomed guests from firms including Fraser Brown, and Sytner and local organisations, Calverton Dental Practice and St Wilford’s School, who mingled in the newly renovated venue on Main Street.

Oscar’s resident musician, Suzi Jary entertained guests with music from Amy Winehouse and Dolly Parton, while guests sampled a selection of tasters from the new seasonal menu.

Managing director at Oscar’s Dominic Hayer said: “The evening was a fantastic celebration and I’m absolutely delighted with the turn out. It was so nice to see so much support from local businesses and residents and some of our guests travelled quite a distance to see our new facilities and sample our hospitality which is fantastic.

PICTURED: Nick Singh Priya Johal, Richard Johal, Alicia Hayer, Dominic Hayer and Navinder Hayer
PICTURED: Nick Singh Priya Johal, Richard Johal, Alicia Hayer, Dominic Hayer and Navinder Hayer

“The team and I have really enjoyed choosing the new décor and we were excited to hear what our customers thought of the results and our new Garden Suite – a unique space that can accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings, private parties and corporate events.”

The VIP event also marked the launch of the Oscar’s new seasonal menu.

Dominic said: “Our chefs have worked closely with local businesses to design our new menu. It’s important for us to offer customers good quality food at great prices and we listen to feedback when creating a new menu.”

Customers can expect an eclectic range of delicious options from the new menu, including 6oz gourmet burgers, authentic Indian thalis and fresh scallops. All tastes are catered for with signature dishes of marinated lobster and crispy duck breast on offer, as well as classic Sunday roasts.

The restaurant has already enjoyed an influx of Christmas day bookings and there are only a few tables still available.

Located in the beautiful village of Calverton, Oscar’s is just minutes from Woodborough, Lowdham, Arnold and Mapperley and conveniently has plenty of private off-street parking.

A new website showcasing everything Oscar’s has to offer has also been launched allowing visitors to view the seasonal menus, book a table, leave reviews and join social media channels.

Please visit oscars-nottingham.uk for more information.

Police hunt man wanted in connection with Carlton assault

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Police hunt man wanted in connection with Carlton assault

Police are hunting a man wanted in connection with a serious assault in Carlton back in October.  

Owen Bush, 19, (pictured, above) is sought in connection with an assault that happened at an address in Standhill Avenue, Carlton, in the early hours of October 31.

Anyone who sees Bush, formally of Standhill Avenue, is advised not to approach him but to contact 101 as soon as possible.

If you see Bush or have any information on where he might be please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Nursery children mark Armistice Day with poppy paintings

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Nursery children mark Armistice Day with poppy paintings

The children at Alphabet House in Lowdham have been hard at work this week making handprint painted poppies to mark Armistice Day.

Staff at the nursery on Gunthorpe Road in the village worked closely with the children to raise awareness of this very special day in an uplifting and creative way.

Alphabet House Armistice Day

Nursery manager Lisa Chipping said the nursery wanted to make the children aware of what the day was about in “carefully considered way”.

She said: “Painting is one of children’s favourite past-times, so they jumped at the chance to roll up their sleeves and create their own, personal ‘Poppy Day’ poppy. We then gave the poppies to the children’s parents as a reminder of what Armistice Day stands for.”

 

Mayor opens £65k revamped play park in Daybrook

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Mayor opens £65k revamped play park in Daybrook

It was all smiles as youngsters helped open a play area in Daybrook today after it was given a £65k facelift.  

The park on Salop Street Recreation Ground, Daybrook, closed at the beginning of October so work could begin on the revamp and new design which is aimed at children aged 3 to 12 years.

Today (November 13) children from nearby Arnbrook Primary School joined the Mayor of Gedling Meredith Lawrence and Mayoress Wendy Lawrence at the official opening and got to try out the new play equipment.

Salop Street 3Along with traditional playground favourites, visitors to the play area can now enjoy a multiactivity unit which includes 4 metre long monkey bars, a climbing wall, tubular slide and spinner. There is also a bowl swing, tic-tac-toe play panel and lottery play wheel, to encourage group play and social interaction.

Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment said;  “This park was in desperate need of a refurbishment and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to help give the children in Daybrook a new play area to go to and a place where they can enjoy themselves.”

Match Report: Carlton Town 2 – Basford United 1 (Doodson Cup)

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Match Report: Carlton Town 2 – Basford United 1 (Doodson Cup)

In the first derby day of the season, the Millers ensured they would get the one-upmanship over Basford. Even though both sides made changes which revealed Saturday was the bigger priority, the way that Carlton battled would have given Wayne Scott some selection headaches for the weekend.

In a tight start Carlton broke the deadlock through Romaine Graham, as he headed the ball past Saul Deeney. Then in the final thirty minutes Kevin Lusamba doubled the hosts lead with a powerful strike through the goalkeepers legs. Yet, Carlton wanted to make hard work of the victory when a defensive mix up allowed Ruben Wiggins-Thomas a simple tap in.

Early on it was Basford who created chances, the first of which came from Courey Grantham pounced on a pass across goal from Josh Marshall, but he was unable to get a shot away as Carlton got plenty of bodies in the way.

Then moments later, one of the former Carlton players in the Basford side, Ashley Grayson managed to get a bit of space outside the box, but his effort went over the bar.

After that, Carlton had a rare chance from a free kick. Which Anthony Howell crossed into the box, with Saul Deeney coming out, and unable to get the ball, it meant Romaine Graham just needed to head his effort on target to go into the back of the net, which is exactly what he did.

Basford did have a few chances before the break, firstly from Rob McCormick, who headed a Blair Anderson header just over the bar. Then Grantham was played through on goal, but his effort went narrowly wide of the far post.

In the second half chances remained at a premium, and even though Carlton were the side pressing, a resilient Basford defence kept them at bay, until a corner from Conor Green came in, causing problems, as it bounced around the box, with it falling to the feet of Kevin Lusamba, who smashed the ball under the legs of Deeney and into the back of the net.

Although less than five minutes later, Basford grabbed one back, through former Miller Ruben Wiggins-Thomas, who pounced a poor header from Kieran Walker, who was trying to find Jack Steggles. Wiggins-Thomas was first to the ball, and left himself with a simple tap in from inside the six-yard box, passing it into the net.

Basford did push to try and find an equaliser, but were unable to create any pressure or momentum in possession of the ball. Meaning that it is Carlton who advances to the next round of the Doodson League Cup. In the meantime attention now turns to Saturday where Carlton travel to Premier Division Stourbridge in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Trophy.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Walker, Green, Marshall, Graham, Sturgess, Newton, Howell (C), Fletcher, Rae (Wholey 84), Lusamba (Gordon 87).

Unused Subs: J. Law, Fyfe, Kenton-Bradshaw.

Goal Scorers: Graham 15, Lusamba 66.

Basford United: Deeney (C), Hellewell, Bennett, Pickbourne, Drakin, McCormick, Grantham, Grayson, Hendrie, Ismael, Anderson.

Subs: Duffy, Hollis, Bopp, Wiggins-Thomas, Hutchinson.

Goal Scorers: Wiggins-Thomas 72.

Attendance: 111

Man of the Match: Kevin Lusamba

Your vote can make Papplewick park the best in the UK

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Your vote can make Papplewick park the best in the UK

Papplewick Village Playing Fields has been nominated as one of the UK’s Best Parks in the Fields in Trust Awards and now it’s down to residents and visitors to make it a winner.

Papplewick Parish Council is calling on people from across the borough to help their play area make the shortlist for the UK’s Best Park by voting on the Fields in Trust website.

The park is a popular destination for visitors from across the borough and also plays host to several events in the village, including the annual bonfire party.

It faces stiff competition from 19 other green areas in the Central England competition category, including two other parks in Nottinghamshire.

The three parks with the most votes will each go through to the final, with the winner of the UK’s Best Park Award being announced at a lavish ceremony taking place at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Wednesday, December 2.

People have until Wednesday, November 25 to visit http://www.fieldsintrust.org/bestpark/nominations and vote for their favourite park.

The awards are being organised by Fields in Trust, who are the only national charity that protects the parks, playing fields and playgrounds in the UK. It was founded in 1925 by King George V and protects over 2,500 sites from development.

Residents to have say on plans for over 1000 new homes on former Gedling Colliery site

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Residents to have say on plans for over 1000 new homes on former Gedling Colliery site

PLANS for a major housing scheme at the former Gedling Colliery site will be unveiled during a public consultation meeting next week.

Doncaster-based developers Keepmoat want to build 1,050 homes on the site of the former colliery which closed back in 1991. They are now inviting local people to see proposals and have their say before their final plans are submitted to Gedling Borough Council.

As well as housing, the firm will also contribute to the construction of the new Gedling Access Road.

The event will take place on Wednesday, November 18 from 5-7pm at Stanhope School on Keyworth Road, Gedling.

Paul Degg, regional managing director at Keepmoat, said: “The development at the former Gedling Colliery will provide a wide range of affordable housing options for local people as well as presenting employment and training opportunities in the construction centre throughout the site’s development.”

Can Woodborough ever expect to have Post Office service restored?

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Can Woodborough ever expect to have Post Office service restored?

Now that we have lost the Post Office it is becoming difficult to remember that Woodborough was once a village with local facilities, with shops and traders, writes David Bagley.

In the first half of the 19th century the population grew rapidly (500 to 900) with framework knitting providing an alternative to farming but then as this died market gardening became a more important source of employment. Numbers dropped to around 700 until new housing developments came in 1970 and since then growth has been steadily increasing.

GONE: The tea room cum petrol and oil shop on Shelt Hill in Woodborough, taken in 1967
GONE: The tea room cum petrol and oil shop on Shelt Hill in Woodborough, taken in 1967

In the earlier years shoemakers and blacksmiths were essential. The Baguley family were shoemakers for 100 years, trading at the west end of the village at Chimneys and Alveys were cobblers at the east end of Main Street for 80 years until 1991. At least two blacksmiths operated in Main Street, hence Forge Cottage and Old Forge Cottage as reminders of this.

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There were several small shops along the length of Main Street. One in Johnson’s Square was owned by Bish Richardson, then Johnny Ball until 1930, then Pittwoods and Lethbridges up to 1976. In Roe Lane Marriotts ran a small general shop from 1870 to 1940, continued by Cynthia Hallam until 1968.

A bakery was run in a cottage on Lowdham Lane up to 1900, then transferring to Davenport House on Main Street until 1922. Benjamin Greaves operated a small butchery from a cottage opposite the Nags Head where the outhouse which was the slaughterhouse was altered in 1997. John Allison ran a butchers shop near the middle of Main Street for 100 years.

What we remember as the Post Office took over the former Nottingham Co-operative store in 1982, originally the Woodborough Industrial and Provident Society which opened in 1874. The replacement shop next to Church Walk finally closed in 2002. The old Post Office also served as a general store run by two generations of the Foster family.

No.2 Shelt Hill has an interesting history. It was a poultry farm in 1930 and then also provided a petrol pump outside (in 1933 selling Pratt’s ethyl at 1s 6d per gallon!). In the 1940’s afternoon teas were offered and fish and chip sales and ice creams continued for another ten years.

Woodborough also enjoyed eight pubs and beer houses but that is another story.  In the meantime can we ever expect to have a Post Office service restored? More on this topic can be found at our website.

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