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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.

Scam calls and emails expected to rise across borough following TalkTalk data breach

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Scam calls and emails expected to rise across borough following TalkTalk data breach

Residents in Gedling borough are being warned of a potential rise in scams using phone calls, emails and texts following the TalkTalk data breach this week.

Financial Fraud Action UK is warning locals to be on the alert as fraudsters often use publicity around such events to play on the fears of their victims and also appear more genuine.

The scam involves criminals contacting potential victims and claiming to be from their bank or the police; they then inform them that their account has been affected by the data breach.

The fraudster will then go on to ask for personal or financial details from the victims and even request that money is transferred immediately to a “safe account” they provide details for.

Katy Worobec, from Financial Fraud UK, today reminded people that a bank or police will never make contact to ask for online banking passwords or to transfer money to another account for fraud reasons.

She said: “Criminals often seek to exploit data breaches, so it’s vital to be alert. Be extremely wary of any call, text or email that comes out of the blue, even if they state there has been fraud on your account.”

“Fraudsters may already have some information on you but don’t take this as confirmation that their approach is genuine.

She added: “Never give out personal information if you are at all suspicious. Instead contact your bank on a number that you know, waiting five minutes before you make the call.”

10-man Millers secure vital point against Goole

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10-man Millers secure vital point against Goole

CARLTON TOWN managed to secure a point against Goole FC in this goalless draw despite going down to ten men following the dismissal of Romello Nangle early in the second half

Goole started the game on the front foot and will be wondering how they didn’t take the lead early on when Leigh Hutchinson had acres of space but Jack Steggles was able to keep his shot away with a fine save. Minutes later they also had a header from skipper Sam Colbear which got deflected wide.

The Millers started to settle into the game and Romaine Graham will have felt he should have had his name on the score sheet when his shot beat Thomas Beaurepaire, but was cleared off the line. This only went as far as Jake Wholey who composed himself and curled the ball towards the bottom corner, but was also cleared off the line.

With tails up, Kameron Campbell then played the ball into the box, which was flicked on by firstly Daniel Fletcher, then Graham, falling to Romello Nangle, who was played onside. The inform striker took it past Beaurepaire, but with a tight angle brought it back again and got his shot away, but Colbear was able to head away the shot on the line.

Before half-time the visitors had a great chance when Anthony Mackie headed a cross back across goal, but Steggles managed to make a full stretch diving save to deny the fullback. Hutchinson then managed to turn Kieran Walker, presenting himself with a great chance but his shot went wide of the near post.

With just under half an hour to go in the game, the task for Carlton became tougher when Nangle was shown a straight red when he retaliated to a kick from James Kay, by swiping at the left back, with both the linesman and referee within feet of the incident, they were left with no option but to send the striker for an early shower.

Although being a man down, it was the Millers who came closest at the end to taking all three points, firstly Anthony Howell turned his man twice but when it came to playing the ball across goal, the pass was cut out and cleared. Then in injury time a smart one-two between Tom McConway and Jake Wholey saw the former presented with a chance from just outside the box, which was saved down low in the corner by Beaurepaire.

The Millers now move on to cup action next week when Premier Division side Stamford come to town. As they are in the relegation zone in the league above, there could be a chance of an upset down at Stoke Lane next week.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Campbell, Green, Walker, Hodgett-Young, Wholey, Graham, Howell (C), Fletcher (McConway 61), Nangle, Gordon (Brothwell 53 (Lusamba 67)).

Unused Subs: Rae, J. Law.

Goole AFC: Beaurepaire, Mackie, Kay, Varley, Colbear (C), Steeple, Johnson, Stannard, Coulson, Hutchinson, Taylor.

Subs: Semley, Guest, Robson, Butler, Andrew.

Attendance: 73

Man of the Match: Jack Steggles

Facebook users urged to check privacy settings by local social media expert

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Facebook users urged to check privacy settings by local social media expert

A SOCIAL media expert from Carlton is encouraging Facebook users to double-check their privacy settings after the site made changes which allow public posts to become searchable for the first time.

Before the changes to the index, which took place this week, Facebook’s search function listed mainly groups, events and locations. Any public post would be difficult to find without going directly into a user’s profile page.

Now following the update, two trillion old public posts were added to the index and can now be found by users.

Geoff Wing, who lives in Carlton and advises firms in London on social media strategy, urged users in the area to change their settings if they didn’t want these posts to show up in searches.

He said: “Every post on the network is now indexed and the only way to stop your old posts appearing is to make sure they aren’t public by going into your account and checking privacy settings.”

“They are making these changes to be able to compete with other sites like Google and Twitter and allow users to find posts on trending subjects for the first time. It does make sense for them to do this. People just need to make sure they hide posts they wouldn’t want people to find.”

In a blog post, Tom Stocky, Facebook’s VP of search, said: “When you search, you’ll now see the most recent, relevant public posts along with posts from your friends. Search results are organised to help you cut through the noise and quickly understand what the world is saying about a topic in the moment. You also can pull-to-refresh and see the latest public posts.

“The diverse experiences and perspectives that are shared on Facebook can’t be found anywhere else.

“You control who can see your posts on Facebook and it’s easy to change the audience of your past posts any time.”

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