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Millers dump premier strugglers Stamford out of cup

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Millers dump premier strugglers Stamford out of cup

Match Report By James Morton

For the second time this season there was a cup upset down at the Bill Stokeld Stadium. This time in favour of Carlton as they overcame Premier Division strugglers Stamford. A late Kieran Walker header was enough to send the Millers into the hat for Monday’s Second Qualifying Round draw.

Carlton took the lead through Anthony Howell, who headed home from the back post. However, just after the break Conor Green placed an impressive header into the corner of the net, unfortunately for the centre back, it was in his own goal. Then just as it seemed a Tuesday night replay was on the cards, Walker decided to put an end to that and sent a bullet header into the back of Richard Knight’s net.

The hosts set out from the start a tempo that was unable to let Stamford settle into the game. A Daniel Gordon free kick forced Knight into a good save in the top left corner of the goal after Romello Nangle was dragged back by Dominic McParr.

Inside ten minutes it seemed Carlton had broke the deadlock as Knight fumbled the ball from a corner, which after bouncing around, was tapped in by Daniel Fletcher, but he was adjudged to have been offside when Josh Rae played the ball to him.

Gordon was then involved in a run down the flank, and after skinning Ellis Myles, he cut inside but his shot rippled into the side netting.

The visitors were also presented with a close chance as McParr met a corner, seeming to be going goal bound; it took a wicked deflection sending it wide of the target.

Gordon seemed to be involved in just about everything for Carlton, and continued to cause more problems down the other end as he tried an effort from distance that went just wide of the post.

When  Josh Rae was brought down in a wide left position, Gordon grabbed a vital assist; his free kick was crossed into the box and skipper Anthony Howell leaped up above everyone else and headed the ball into the back of the net.

Just before the break, Gordon had a great chance to double the Millers lead as Conor Green played a fabulous through ball to the left sided player, but when through one-on-one, Gordon was unable to control the ball, and his effort went wide of the target.

After the break Carlton struggled to get going and were caught napping when Jordan Smith whipped in a cross that Green went to head clear, but instead looped into the top corner of their own net, gifting the visitors a way back into the game.

Carlton then stepped up the tempo again, but were limited to clear cut opportunities, with Tom McConway coming close with a shot that looked menacing but was deflected wide of the target. Afew minutes later Kieran Walker had a header down at the near post tipped past the post by Knight for a corner.

The visitors themselves also looked to grab the winner and Smith almost turned from supplier to scorer hen his shot went just wide of the target.

Itwas Carlton who continued to look the most threatening and Rae forced Knight into a cracking save as the midfielder turned his player and blasted the ball at goal, but the Stamford keeper turned the ball behind for a corner. It was from that resulting corner where the goal came from, as Jake Wholey sent the ball into the box, Walker rose and this time his header went straight past Knight and rippled the back of the net.

With the Millers seeing the game out, they now progress to the Second Qualifying Round, for only the second time in the clubs history. There will be keen eyes on the draw that takes place on Monday.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Green, Wholey, Walker, Hodgett-Young, McConway, Rae, Howell (C), Fletcher (Lusamba 88), Nangle (Davie 90+4), Gordon (Graham 75).

Unused Subs: Marshall, Fyfe.

Goal Scorers: Howell 26, Walker 82.

Stamford: Knight, Myles, Fox, Rawdon, McParr, Carr, Hicks, McGowan, Phillips, Challinor (C), Smith.

Subs: Bettley, Richards, Clements, Hassall, Perry.

Goal Scorers: Green OG 53.

Attendance: 96

Man of the Match: Kieran Walker

Town’s Parker praised for ‘never say die’ attitude

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Town’s Parker praised for ‘never say die’ attitude

ARNOLD TOWN Ladies only just managed to get a full team out for their tough away match at Kettering .

With only 10 players available on Friday night, the management had their work cut out trying to raise a team.  They did eventually manage to convince one player to back out of other commitments and another to travel through the night from university in order to be able to put out a full side.

For once, Arnold managed to not conceded within the first 20 minutes and continued to look threatening on the counter attack. However, the game changed with a long pass over the top of the Arnold defence which was then finished superbly by Kettering’s number 10 to give the home side the lead. Amazingly this caused heads to drop and work rates soon followed.

Arnold dont often go into half-time only one goal behind, but the players looked as though they were 10 goals down as they trudged back to the changing room.

A chance to turn the game around soon materialised five minutes into the second half when captain Jen Lorimer was bundled over in the box;  the ref pointed straight to the penalty spot. It wasn’t to be however as Jen brushed herself down but was unable to beat the keeper who made the save diving to her left.

This knocked the stuffing out of the visiting side and allowed the hosts to gain in confidence, have more time on the ball and start to become more dangerous in the final third. Elli Leathen had to be replaced following a strong challenge which saw the Kettering player booked and replaced by Ellis Marchant. The game was finally all over when a corner wasn’t fully cleared and the ball tricked in at the front post to double the lead.

Chloe Jordan still had a great chance to half the deficit when she powered through the home defence only to see her effort well saved and then cleared off the line.

Player of the match was easlily Molly Parker for her constant running and never say die attitude. Special mentions to Chloe Jordon for her time today when she had important deadlines to reach and for Jess Adcock for traveling to and from High Wycombe University at short notice to help us out.

Team: E.Hallam, B. Polak, C. Potter, C. Davey, T, Potter. E. Leathen, J. Lorimer, C. Jordan, J. Adcock. M. Parker, E. James Sub: E. Marchant

Arnold Town second team travelled to the Norman Archer Memorial ground to face Clifton Ladies in the league cup. Having won their last four matches, confidence should have been high going into this game even though Clifton are the only side to have beaten them so far this season. It wasn’t to be however as the home side recorded a comfortable 5-1 win.

There was cup action for the under 16’s and under 18’s at Eagle Valley but neither team were able to overcome their opponents. The under 16’s losing 3-1 to Wollaton Hall and the under 18’s losing 5-2 to Nottingham Fores

Police appeal for witnesses to Arnold assault

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Police appeal for witnesses to Arnold assault

POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses following an assault in Arnold last month.

Officers were called to Ashdale Road after a man entered one of the properties through a back garden at around 6pm on Wednesday, October 7.

When another man confronted him, the offender assaulted him before running off.

The offender is described as male, in his mid-20s and of an athletic build. He has dark hair and was dressed in dark clothing.

Anyone with any information should contact the police and quote the incident number 653 of 7 October.

Fashion show a big success for Netherfield WI

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Fashion show a big success for Netherfield WI

The ladies of Netherfield & District Women’s Institute brought a touch of glamour to St George’s Centre in Netherfield where they held a fashion show to help fund their annual trip.

SHE'S IN FASHION: Models take to the catwalk
SHE’S IN FASHION: Models take to the catwalk

The volunteer models took to the catwalk in the latest autumn and winter fashions, which was just the thing to cheer up the audience as the nights draw in.

The successful event raised over £550 for the group which will help pay for their annual educational group trip. This year members were treated to a trip to Harrogate Flower Show.

Sharon Ellis, who is president of the group said: “Our models were doctors, occupational therapists a teacher and nurses, so as you can see we are a mixed group.”

The group meet on the third Wednesday of each month at St George’s Centre in Netherfield, and are always on the lookout for new members.

For more information, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/netherfieldwi.netherfieldwi

Calverton man charged with city burglaries

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Calverton man charged with city burglaries

A Calverton man has been remanded in custody after being charged with a series of burglaries in the city centre.

Peter Boyd, 28, of Coggan Walk in Calverton, has been charged with two aggrevated burglaries and two burglaries.

The burglaries are alleged to have taken place at businesses in Ilkeston and Alfreton Road on 28 October and 6 October 2015.

Colwick packaging firm establish new state-of-the-art factory in Sri Lanka

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Colwick packaging firm establish new state-of-the-art factory in Sri Lanka

A Colwick-based packaging firm is investing over $3m (£2m) in a new state-of-the-art factory in Sri Lanka to expand its manufacturing capabilities offshore.

The Wilkins Group – who have their head office on Colwick Industrial Estate – bought the land overseas back in 2013. Work began on the two-acre site at the back end of last year.

The firm has been present in Sri Lanka for the past 15 years and they now have a team over there with an experienced skill-set in the garment and general packaging industry. Before the completion of this new factory, the operation has been run from a rented facility in Colombo.

“Having emerged from a three-decade long conflict, Sri Lanka is now experiencing a massive resurgence in economic activity on all fronts,” said chairman and managing director, André Wilkins.

“As major infrastructure projects are put into place, the country is posed to welcome new investors to take economic activity to the next level. This building will house state-of-the-art machinery to produce innovative retail-packaging solutions.”

The Wilkins Group has one of the largest independent packaging factories in the UK with the group headquarters in Colwick. Last year the firm’s turnover topped £33M.

Sales and marketing director, Justin Wilkins said: “The future is very exciting for’ The Wilkins Group’. And for over half a century in family ownership are industry leaders in our field.

“It won’t be too long before we are investing further and diversifying to offer even more additional services to customers.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.wilkins.co.uk

Free baby yoga classes on offer at local nursery

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Free baby yoga classes on offer at local nursery

A Lowdham nursery is offering free baby yoga and massage classes to parents with babies in the local area.

Alphabet House nursery and Mama Baby Bliss are offering the baby massage classes to help parents soothe and settle their baby more easily. They are also helpful for wind, colic and encouraging sleep.

Baby yoga is designed to help babies develop their sensory motor skills.

Lisa Chipping, nursery manager at Alphabet House Lowdham, said: “Having run these classes with our own nursery children and parents, we can really see the benefits to both. The classes are as much about focusing on the parents as the babies and gives parents that precious time and space to relax with their little ones.”

The first four week course starts on Friday, October 30 with up to 10 places available on a first come, first served basis. The half hour sessions take place at 10.30am every Friday for four weeks. A second course starts on November 27 at the nursery located just off the A6097 and next to Lowdham railway station.

Anyone interested in booking a place should contact Alphabet House Lowdham on 0115 966 4556 or email: lowdham@alphabethouse.co.uk.

New luxury home development planned for Mapperley

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New luxury home development planned for Mapperley

A Nottingham-based building contractor is to develop twelve new high specification eco-houses in Mapperley, as further proof that the number of house build projects in England is on the increase.

DL Rhodes & Son Ltd are building the luxury houses on Woodborough Road on behalf of Bailey Rhodes Ltd boasting solar panels and air source heat pumps.

Following the recession and the huge decline in the housing development sector, the number of start up building developments has increased dramatically in the past year, with building starts in England being estimated at 40,300 in the March quarter 2015- A 31 per cent increase compared to the previous quarter.

Managing Director at DL Rhodes & Son Ltd, Nigel Rhodes, said: “We are delighted to announce our latest project this time with Bailey Rhodes Ltd, it is a high end project that will bring 12 luxury five or six bedroom houses to the area. The work started in September with completion of the project due in 18 to 24 months, On this site we are not looking for a quick completion but are looking for attention to detail.

“The development site is a large piece of attractive land backing onto Mapperley Park, it is a prestigious piece of land that was very sort after. We have decided to make all of the properties eco-houses so they will include air source heat pumps for heating, solar panels on roofs and under floor heating on the ground and first floors.”

DL Rhodes & Son are completing the project on behalf of Bailey Rhodes Ltd and is already in talks with a local agent to start marketing the properties early next year.

Mr Rhodes added: “It is always nice to undertake developments that we have a vested interest in. The foundations are already being put in and we believe that all parties will be happy with the final project.”

For more information, please visit http://www.rhodesbuilders.co.uk/

Arnold homeowners warned over suspected rogue traders

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Arnold homeowners warned over suspected rogue traders

ARNOLD homeowners are being warned to be vigilant after police were contacted about suspected rogue traders in the area over the past few days.

Police have received reports of three males approaching residential addresses in the Coppice Road and Stanhope Crescent areas of Arnold in the last couple of days which they say have caused concern.

On both occasions, the males have knocked on the doors of the elderly occupants and stated that they want to undertake repairs to the roof of the address as it was damaged. To illustrate this point, the males have produced a piece of rotten wood, stating that it is part of the damaged roof. They have demanded large sums of money to undertake these repairs. On both occasions, no money has been handed over.

Neighbourhood inspector Andrew Berryman, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Please be aware of these males who are clearly operating in the Arnold area and are targeting elderly and vulnerable residents.

“Most people who call at your home will be genuine, but sometimes criminals do try to trick their way into people’s homes.”

“You should never agree to having work done by someone who is just passing by. If you need work doing, get at least two quotes from reputable companies.”

Anyone who has been visited by these males, or have any information as to their identities, should contact Nottinghamshire Police via 101, quoting incident 482-28102015.

 

Things bode well for tough badminton season ahead

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Things bode well for tough badminton season ahead

As the nights start to draw in and the temperatures begin to plummet, it can only mean one thing: the Notts Badminton Association League is underway for the 2015/16 season.

After the inevitable ins and outs throughout the off-season, Nottinghamshire’s biggest badminton club north of the River Trent was ready to go.

Unfortunately the start of the season has almost mirrored that of last year:five matches, five defeats. The 1st mixed got the season underway in division 1 after a year in exile in division 2, and hoping to exorcise the demons of 2 years previous.

Facing a strong Nottingham University side, who, had also got re-promoted last season from the parallel division, captain Steve Smith went for virtually the same side as last season, the only difference was Jodie Smee, deputising for Nat Wright.

2-1 up after three rubbers, with Andy Shaw/Jackie Thompson, Craig Day/Lou Truong making light work. It quickly turned into 4-3 down going into the final two rubbers. Andy and Jackie took the 8th rubber but Craig and Lou could not beat the University 1st pair.

The 4th Mixed lost their opening matches, 7-2 away at Carlton and 5-4 away at Beeston valley. While In division 2 the 2nd mixed lost 6-3 away at Crusader, James Watkins and Jodie Smee taking two rubbers.

Monday the 26th of October saw the 1st men’s open their 3rd Premier League Campaign, this time hoping to stay in the division for the first time. They faced Nottingham University. The team took a slightly new shape, with Steve Smith and Craig Day the only surviving pair from last season. Andy Shaw partnered up with Matt Haigh and Sunny Ram moved up to partner new boy James Watkins.

Despite a very good team performance it was another 5-4 defeat in the ninth rubber. Steve and Craig going down 21-16 21-19.

James and Sunny impressed on their first outing as a pair and all three pairs looked solid, boding well for the tough season ahead.

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