Joseph and Penelope to appear in TV drama Ilkeston classic car enthusiast Joseph Frederick-Thomas Gabrielli has landed himself a film part, along with his beloved black 1965 Ford Anglia, Penelope. Penelope is a former Leicestershire police sergeant’s vehicle. She was ‘highly commended’ at Ilkeston’s annual Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show held in the Market Place last summer. And now the car that turns heads and its proud owner are set to be seen by a much bigger audience when they appear in a fast moving TV thriller to be screened by the BBC. Producers of ‘The Medal’, say: “Shooting in 4k resolution, the London based television drama has been carefully crafted to bring fresh new talent into the acting scene. “We have a flash back to the 1960's to show the history of the story’s villain George/Sgt Briscoe and the Medal he holds. We plan to integrate a police brawl scene and car chase
for high octane story telling, which will really help push the production value of The Medal. “We are working on this independently with contacts we have made over the years to create something truly special. We have been fortunate enough to be introduced to Joseph Frederick-Thomas Gabrielli of Ilkeston who will be supplying vehicles and period costume for the police scene, as well as playing the Area Police Sergeant. “Joseph will also be driving the police car (a 1965 Royal Imperial Black Ford Anglia) for the car chase sequence where the police pursue the villain. He is planning the scene which will help catapult the project into a high end style TV drama. This will hopefully push the production into the big league so that it rivals other big budgeted productions.” The Medal is a collaboration between Sync Films, who specialise in short urban drama films, and the BBC. Joseph, of Shipley View, is excited about landing the part and supplying the vehicles from his small classic collection. He said: “I’m thrilled that it’s been confirmed that I have a part. Filming will begin in London next year. It’s a supernatural three-part drama that I hope will grip viewers. And it will be great to see Penelope back in her old role as a police vehicle.”
Ilkeston mum wins care award less than a year into role
Great East Midlands Care Award winners (left to right): Josephine Morones, Richard Glover and Jolene Wimbleton.
A mum-of-two who works at Milford House said she is ecstatic to have won an award less than a year after beginning her career in care.
Jolene was nominated for the award by residents and was interviewed by a panel of judges before being announced as the winner at the special ceremony. Jolene Wimbleton, 36, won the Care New- Milford Care had a total of 20 of its staff nominated for an award. comer award at the Great East Midlands Care Awards, held on 19th November at There were two other winners: Richard The Nottingham Belfry hotel. Glover, a chef at Ashbourne Lodge, won the Care Home Cook/Chef Award, and JoShe said: “I’m ecstatic – it’s the first time sephine Morones, a nurse who works across I’ve done any care work and at the age of 36 I wasn’t expecting to win. I’m thrilled to the company’s homes, won the Palliative Care/End of Life Award. be able to make a difference. Sam Palmer, from Milford Care, said: “The “I’m really pleased that I could find a job ceremony was a great event and it was fanthat has made my family proud.” tastic to see three of our staff pick up Jolene, who lives in Ilkeston, started her awards.” career at Milford House – part of the MilMore information on Milford Care can be ford Care group - in December last year. found at www.milfordcare.co.uk Before that she has brought up her two young children, aged five and six.
We meet the Pink Lady On Monday the 5th December, Paul Opiah and I visited The Larches Nursing Home on Queen Street. One of their guests, Karen Smith, was 52 that day. It seems very young to be in a nursing home, but Karen needs special care. Tania Knighton a Senior Care assistant in the nursing home decided they had to do something special for her. So Karen now has a modified Pink Wheelchair with her own special Name Plate, “The Pink Lady”. This is Karen’s favourite colour. The carers can now bring Karen downstairs to see all the entertainment they put on for the people in their care. They can also take her out into Ilkeston. They visited the Fair with her in October. She would not have been able to do this without her chair, as she was immobile. Karen is a big fan of Elvis so she will love being able to go down to see the concerts they put on in the nursing home. They are also planning on taking her on a visit to the U Choose cafe for coffee. They wanted Paul to cut the Pink Ribbon they had put around the chair for its official outing. But Paul said he is not photogenic and asked me to do it. I am not very photogenic either but I was honoured to do it for this special lady’s birthday.
Local mum making healthy food fun A local mum is using food in a fun, interactive way to ensure a healthier future for our children. Alison Horton, who was raised in Nottingham, and now lives in Sandiacre has set up her own business 'Notts Nutritionist'. Alison is absolutely passionate about ensuring the future health of youngsters and has developed an interactive, fun educational programme for schools and clubs. The programme runs for six weeks and is tailored according to the age group which varies from pre school to teens. The cost of the six week course is just £180 to ensure it is accessible to everyone at a time when budgets are stretched. The sessions are proving so suc-
Patricia Spencer cessful the company has been asked to deliver to schools in Lancashire in 2017. 'I intend to expand across the UK as obesity levels in our youngsters are rapidly on the rise. I believe I can make a difference and impact positively on the health of future generations. I am not promoting extreme dietary restrictions but a lifestyle change that is maintainable and allows for everything in moderation. As a working single mum to four girls I understand the pressures we all face finding the time to cook from scratch and the budgetary restraints we are under. A healthier lifestyle for families is achievable and it is important we ad-
dress our health with preventative measures through food and exercise' Alison she has had articles on nutrition published, writes blogs, designs menus, sees clients one to one for a variety of health or weight issues and all at very affordable prices. For further details of all the services provided and to book please contact www.nottsnutritionist.co.uk @nottsnutrition 07703739508 nottsnutritionist@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/nottsnutritionist/
Ilkeston Life, January 2017
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