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Council responds after artwork confirmed as a Banksy

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West Bridgford bar closed for COVID-19 breach that saw groups mix

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Remembrance Sunday – 8th November 2020 The City Council has responded following confirmation that the ‘hula hoop girl’ artwork which appeared in Nottingham last week is in fact a Banksy after an image appeared on the artist’s official Instagram page.

“It’s amazing that Banksy has

now confirmed the artwork as his,” said a Council spokesperson.

“We obviously don’t know why he chose Nottingham but we’re a city famous for our rebels, like Robin Hood of course. The fact that the artwork features a bike could be a reference to the Raleigh

factory that used to be nearby, famous for its role in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, the novel by local author Alan Sillitoe and iconic 1960 film starring Albert Finney.

“We took steps on Thursday to protect the artwork with a temporary perspex cover.

Now that we know it’s a

genuine Banksy, we will be taking advice on what should happen next.

“The artwork is obviously going to cause a great deal of interest and excitement not just in Nottingham but further afield. We know people will be tempted to come and see it for themselves but we need to avoid large gatherings during the current pandemic so we would urge everyone to please stay away to protect themselves and others.”

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West Bridgford bar closed for COVID-19 breach that saw groups mix A West Bridgford bar which had previously been fined on three occasions for breaking COVID-19 rules has been closed until further notice for a further breach that saw customers mix in groups, not socially distance and seven individuals later record positive cases.

Rushcliffe Borough Council have worked with Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottinghamshire Police to close the doors of Zinc on Central Avenue in the town today (October 9) having allowed multiple groups to congregate on the premises, just a day after its latest fine on September 25.

It continued to receive complaints from concerned members of the public which was confirmed after officers from the Council’s Environmental Health Team witnessed CCTV of customers entering the premises in large groups and being unchallenged by the business.

People were also seen freely mixing between groups and shaking hands. Seven members of one of the groups later tested positive for Coronavirus.

It prompted the Council to seek immediate closure of the premises for a month for the serious and imminent risk to health the business was posing and continued evidence of non-compliance with the regulations.

It was also handed a £2,000 fine and its operation as a business will now be reviewed on a weekly basis. Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire Jonathan Gribbin said: “The bar’s operations pose a serious and imminent risk to the health of their customers, staff and the wider community.

“We will not hesitate to take action against businesses which do not fully comply with regulations for keeping people safe. Now, more than ever, residents need to be vigilant and follow measures in place to help reduce the spread of infection.” Council officers issued a £1,000 fine to the bar on September 25 for failing to put measures in place to record customer details for NHS track and trace purposes in accordance with statutory requirements, a day before the latest breach occurred.

They had previously been served two lower fines for allowing customers to consume food and drink on the premises in breach of their takeaway during earlier lockdown measures.

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods Cllr Rob Inglis said: “Good compliance is good business and the bar’s owners have shown the opposite of this with a staggering irresponsibility to not operate in a COVID secure environment and protect their

customers. “It meant we had no option but to take this action despite our teams continuing to provide them with the advice and support since COVID arrived and after its first, second and third fines. “We continue to work with bar, restaurant and hospitality business owners on the guidelines and have visited over 230 hospitality businesses in recent weeks to help them adapt to laws and the vast majority are doing a great job.

“We want to support them wherever we can to operate but we will not tolerate complacency when it comes to regulations that are designed to protect the health of our residents.

“It’s hugely important that businesses remain diligent and implement all necessary measures to keep their premises secure for customers and help tackle the rising number of cases.”

Nottinghamshire Police Neighbourhood Inspector Craig Berry added this is the

second pub to be shut down in the last couple of weeks in the county after similar action was taken at the Queen’s Head in Broxtowe last month due to people deliberately flouting the rules.

He said: “This shows as a partnership we will not hesitate to take action and swiftly “With the numbers rising as quickly and sharply as they right across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire it is even more important that people stick to the rules. We all have an incredibly important responsibility to adhere to the Coronavirus regulations to prevent the spread of the disease.

“Pubs, bars and restaurants must comply with the protocols set by the Government as a matter of public safety and we will not stand for persistent breaches of the regulations in our city and county. “Despite prior warning, Zinc persistently failed to follow the rules and this is unacceptable, and we

will continue to take action against license holders that think they can act outside of the rules.

“I would encourage anyone who sees people ignoring the regulations in their area to report it to Nottinghamshire Police as soon as possible on 101.”

The wider support for all business owners is continually updated on our website and currently there should be no more than six people at a table, only table service is permitted with no service in bar areas and consumers should not mix between tables.

The Council are asking residents to play their part by downloading the app (https:// www.nhs.uk/apps-library/ nhs-covid-19/) when they visit hospitality and public venues.

They are also asked to ensure a member of staff at each premise always asks for details, or if they are not requested, to inform the authority by emailing envhealth@rushcliffe.gov.uk.

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Nottinghamshire Councils urge people

to follow stricter guidelines on Covid-19

County, district and borough councils are working together and have added their support to the City Council to urge people to follow stricter guidelines to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

It follows a dramatic increase in positive cases of Covid-19 across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as well as a rise in the rate of infection.

The rates across the county currently vary between 53 and 150 per 100,000.

The rate of infection for Nottinghamshire County is 106 per 100,000. Coupled with the alarming rates of infection in Nottingham City which currently sits at more than 400 per 100,000.

All councils in Nottinghamshire are now asking the public to act now.

The government’s threshold for concerns is currently 80 per 100,000. Therefore, all of the county districts and boroughs are likely to

be the subject of additional restrictions and measures.

The Government is expected to announce tougher restrictions for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire later this week which could include measures similar to those in place in other parts of the country in which movements are restricted.

The County Council and district councils are working alongside the City Council in urging people to take urgent

Remembrance Sunday – 8th November 2020 As you will be aware, the pandemic has impacted on event programmes around the world and this year’s Remembrance Services are no exception.

The annual Remembrance S u n d a y commemorations are a significant event in the Borough’s calendar, which allows us all the opportunity to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

It is important that we are still able to mark this important day. However, the Government has issued clear guidance about the numbers of people who are allowed to gather and we must follow this guidance when organising this year’s Remembrance events.

This means that we will be unable to permit the Remembrance parade in Beeston to take place as part of Remembrance this year.

It also means that the number of people allowed to take part

in the wreath laying ceremony at our war memorial will be restricted to six people, as part of a private ceremony.

We will be asking residents not to gather at war memorials at 11.00am to ensure we can keep everyone safe and asking them to participate in the act of Remembrance from home. Rest assured, we will be putting measures in place to enable this to take place including: • Live streaming the event for residents to take part from home • Those wishing to lay a wreath will be able to do so at different times throughout

the weekend, provided that COVID-19 guidance is followed at all times.

We have issued the same guidance to Town and Parish Councils and event organisers in other parts of the Borough.

I know this will be a great disappointment to you and it is with a heavy heart that we have had to make this decision. However, it is our duty to keep our community safe, including those who are at a higher risk from the virus.

We will continue to review our plans as new Government guidance is issued.

Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, Leader of the Council

steps now to not mix indoors with people from other households. Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire Jonathan Gribbin said: “COVID-19 does not recognise geographical boundaries so we must stand shoulder to shoulder with our local authority partners to do all we can to fight this virus across all our communities.

“The rapid and sustained increase in the numbers of positive cases is a serious cause for concern and the very dramatic rates in the city are a clear sign that action is needed now across the whole of the city and county.

“We must now ask every resident to do their bit and not mix indoors with people from other households. It remains OK to mix with those in your support bubbles unless someone has tested positive or has symptoms.

“It is critical that if you have symptoms of COVID-19 – high temperature, continuous cough or loss of taste or smell – to self-isolate immediately

and book a test by calling 119.

“And I wholly support calls from the director of public health for Nottingham to strongly advise young people, including students anywhere in Nottinghamshire, to remain in their social bubbles and not mix in their homes with people from other households.

“Despite the efforts of our best scientists the fact remains there is no vaccine for Covid-19 at present. The single best way to suppress the spread of COVID-19 is in all of our hands.

“This is through effective handwashing, wearing a face covering where needed and maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres where possible.

Get tested if you have symptoms, then self-isolate and follow the advice when the results are given.

Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Simon Robinson said: “It’s imperative Rushcliffe residents, in line with all those across Nottinghamshire, play their part to stop the spread of the

virus by not mixing indoors with people from other households.

“We know the sacrifices many people have made and continue to make that affect their freedom but we must continue to follow all guidelines so we can do what is required to protect us all.

“Please continue to check our website for the latest advice to follow (https://www. rushcliffe.gov.uk/).”

Director of Adult Social Care for Nottinghamshire County Council Melanie Brooks said:” We are advising Care Homes to restrict visiting to exceptional circumstances only.

“We thank carers and relatives for their patience as we work to protect those most at risk of adverse consequences of COVID-19. Please contact care homes to ask about their specific restrictions before you visit. We appreciate how hard these new restrictions will be, but we must prioritise the safety of our residents and workforce.”

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Why a unitary authority for

Nottinghamshire makes financial sense Councillor Reg Adair, Deputy Leader at Nottinghamshire County Council, says his years in business and running national and international manufacturing companies is why he believes local government must change so that we can give the Nottinghamshire taxpayer a better deal.

I have been in involved in politics for more than 20 years, working at every level from grass roots to the Deputy Leader of the County Council, and over that time I have seen many examples of waste, duplication and inefficiencies within councils.

My role in business has often been a financial one, so I know only too well what it’s like to keep a firm hold on the money and know where every penny is being spent.

And I can tell you that most successful companies would not run their businesses the way local government in Nottinghamshire is currently run. It’s quite clear that the Covid-19 pandemic has indeed accelerated a need for change in local government as the finances of every council in Nottinghamshire have been

severely affected over the last 6 months, and indeed will be for the foreseeable future. The County Council is forecasting a deficit of £44.1m in this financial year.

That’s why it is imperative that we look at re-organising councils in Nottinghamshire, getting rid of the current twotier system makes perfect sense in these financially worrying times.

Not only is the current system both wasteful and confusing, it is expensive.

With my financial hat on it makes absolutely no sense to have eight separate council headquarters, eight chief executives, and duplication across executives, senior managers, and back-office functions. It is just too costly, and taxpayers ultimately pay for it through their Council

Taxes. It’s been estimated that moving to a single unitary authority in Nottinghamshire could save up to £27 million a year. That’s money that could be spent on frontline services like adult and children’s social care, highways investment, waste management and making sure Nottinghamshire builds a strong, resilient economic base post-Covid.

To make sure this county is at the top table when funding for major projects and infrastructure schemes is being handed out, we must look at change.

We are currently asking people their views and what’s important to them, their families, their communities going forward, doing nothing over the coming years is no longer an option.

It is my wish that council tax bills in Nottinghamshire do not spiral upwards over the next decade, and we can only do that by making savings NOW. That’s why I’m supporting a bid for local government reorganisation because now is the right time for unitary status in Nottinghamshire. It is the logical option.

Put simply, it is better, simpler and saves taxpayers money.

NOTTINGHAM MAN MAKES MIRACULOUS

RECOVERY FROM COVID-19 AFTER 110 DAYS IN HOSPITAL 65-year-old Mick Pickering finally left hospital on Friday 21 August after a 110 day battle with the coronavirus.

Mick, from Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire, contracted Covid-19 in April and was admitted to Nottingham City Hospital on 4th May suffering symptoms of lethargy, loss of appetite, shivers and feelings of sickness and diarrhoea.

Five days later he was put into an induced coma, and shortly after onto a trachea which he remained on for 41 days until it was finally removed.

Thanks to the expert medical care from the nurses and

physicians at Nottingham City Hospital, the unwavering support of Patsy and his sheer determination to get better, he moved from intensive care onto a ward on 14 July and finally to rehab at Linden Lodge on 30 July.

He is much improved and now able to walk independently, talk, wash himself and make an all-important cup of tea.

However, he still has a long way to go, his breathing is still limited and he faces several weeks of physiotherapy to gain full mobility. Mick is the Head of Dementia Support at The Grand, a care home in

West Bridgford, that is part of the New Care group.

Delighted that a much loved and highly valued member of its team is finally on the road to recovery, New Care organised for a chauffeurdriven Rolls Royce Phantom to collect Mick from hospital.

Many of Mick’s colleagues and members of the New Care management team also attended Mick’s discharge, applauding and cheering as he left.

Mick said: “Seeing everyone outside, it was amazing.”

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Bowbridge Court Crowned Regional Winners of Ideal Carehomes Gardens in Bloom Contest

Newark care home, Bowbridge Court, has been crowned the North Midlands Regional Winner of Ideal Carehome’s annual ‘Gardens in Bloom’ competition.

The contest, which launched in June, encourages both staff and residents to work together to embrace their love of the great outdoors by devising and implementing an exciting revamp for their outdoor spaces that everybody can enjoy during the summer months.

The team and residents decided on the project theme during their monthly residents meeting, in which residents were able to put forward ideas for things they would like to be included in the final design.

Residents and staff created a relaxing seating area which has become a fantastic spot to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and they worked together to introduce lots of new flowerbeds which featuring their favourite flowers.

The team wanted to include lots of personal touches throughout their design, including a creative mural of framed photos of smiling residents and brightly painted ‘hand castings’ were the perfect touch to the homes new flowerbeds.

Resident, Frank Cavander, said, ‘I am so proud of how the garden areas turned out.

We had so much fun creating such relaxing, yet fun spaces and we are already thinking of

other ideas to add before the national judging!’

Home Manager, Claire Gordon-Rundle, said, ‘We are absolutely thrilled to be crowned the regional North Midlands winner. All of the credit must go to our amazing residents who embraced the competition with such gusto.

We are extremely grateful to have had such overwhelming support from our residents families, our staff team and local businesses that generously donated to our garden project. It really has been a labour of love and we are so glad to see the judges were as thrilled with our garden creation as we are!’

Stacey Linn, Ideal Carehomes’ Director, said,

‘Our wonderful team and residents at Bowbridge Court should be very proud to be our North Midlands winner.

Our judges were astonished at just how much effort and thought had clearly gone into their project and how much our residents families and friends rallied together to bring plans to life. We know that our residents take huge pride in their garden areas and we hope that the warm weather continues so that they can enjoy the fruits of their labour even more. I now look forward to visiting each of our regional winners as part of the judging panel and helping to crown our national winner in the coming weeks!’

The home now enters the final round of the competition, whereby Ideal Carehomes panel of judges will visit all regional winners in four weeks’ time to decide upon a national victor.

Bowbridge Court, operated

by Ideal Carehomes, is a residential care home boasting a hair salon, cinema room and spacious lounges overlooking

landscaped sensory gardens. idealcarehomes.co.uk/ourAll 54 bedrooms are en- homes/bowbridge-court/. suite, enabling staff to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible. For more information about Bowbridge Court, contact Claire on 01636 605 528 or visit https://www.

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Bereavement service receives crucial funding from Reach Rushcliffe

A bereavement service that provides support to those who have been affected by family members passing away due to the COVID-19 pandemic has received vital funding from Reach Rushcliffe.

Cruse Bereavement applied to the Rushcliffe Borough Council initiative earlier this year and will now use the funds to further reach out to those in need whilst tackling social isolation and loneliness.

The charity hopes it will provide more residents with the bereavement support, allowing for a further 250 telephone sessions and training for 10 volunteers.

Cllr Debbie Mason met with Cruse Bereavement Support Workers Ann Aljewicz and Karen Briden to find out more

about the role they provide at such a crucial time to family and friends. Area Chair of Cruse Jim Aleander said: “We are so pleased to have received funding through Reach Rushcliffe which means we are able to provide vital bereavement support to those who have been affected.

“The death of anyone close to them as a result of COVID-19, or those who have had their existing grief triggered due to the pandemic is something that we know affects many, many people.

“Our Bereavement volunteers are trained to support people through traumatic and sudden loss and they help residents across Rushcliffe and Nottinghamshire. “By training volunteers to deliver one to one support over the

phone we can provide a much-needed lifeline to those experiencing grief and loss compounded by the isolation and loneliness of lockdown restrictions.” Anyone wishing to access the free services can call 0115 924 4404 or visit cruse.org.uk Cllr Mason added: “We are very pleased to be able to provide funding to Cruse Bereavement. “It is incredibly difficult when you lose a loved one, but these feelings are likely to be exacerbated by the pandemic and even more so in residents at risk of social isolation in their community.

“The further support network they will provide can only reach out to those affected and give them the empathy we all need when we suffer such a trauma.”

Healdswood Community

Centre Consultation

In light of the Covid 19 pandemic and as part of our ongoing commitment to review the use of all of our buildings, the Council is assessing the situation of opening community centres

on an individual basis.

The first consultation is for Healdswood Community Centre, Stanton Hill. If you live in the Stanton Hill area or use Healdswood Community centre we'd appreciate it if

you could take a few minutes to complete the quick survey below....

Healdswood Consultation Survey (https://www2. ashfield.gov.uk/limesurvey/ index.php/658485?lang=en)

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Nottingham from the Air

Photo by Robin Macey

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This month’s aerial photo shows Nottingham Race Course which moved to its current site in Colwick Park in 1892. The park also houses Nottingham Greyhound Stadium. The photo was taken by Robin Macey who is a member of Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club. The club is currently looking to expand. Members take turns being on the chase crew as well as flying in the basket. For further details about how to get involved phone 0115-8541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ndhabc

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War Memorial Restoration Plans

Across the District, Ashfield District Council has 10 war memorials. In recent years the Council has spent over £20,000 on repairs and restoration of the memorials including specialist cleaning.

In 2019 we collaborated with the War Memorials Trust to secure a grant to restore the memorials in Sutton Cemetery, Titchfield Park, Hucknall, Kingsway Park, Kirkby and Huthwaite Cemetery.

This is in addition to essential maintenance carried out to the Cenotaph in Sutton, replacing the bayonet and repairing

the ornate fencing. Working in conjunction with the War Memorials Trust, a five year maintenance programme has been agreed that will enable our war memorials to be preserved for many years to come.

The rolling five year plan will see Sutton Cemetery and Kingsway Memorials professionally cleaned this year. Cllr David Martin, Cabinet Member for Streets, Parks and Town Centres said “We know how important the war memorials are to our local communities and we want to ensure that they remain in

good condition for the future generations to remember.

Our five year restoration plan demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the memorials remain places we can be proud of, places we can reflect and places where those that have fallen will never be forgotten.”

Recognising the high level of community interest, a Community Protocol has also been developed that will provide clear guidance on what aspects of maintenance around the war memorials can be carried out by community groups.

Cllr David Martin continued.

“The protocol will enable community groups to work in partnership with the Council and be involved in the preservation of the war memorials.

This support can be provided in a number of ways including basic maintenance such as litter picking, weeding and tidying of wreaths around the memorials.

“We know how important the war memorials are to the local community, and we want to ensure that residents can continue to be involved in their maintenance in a

way that will allow them to be enjoyed by future generations.”

For this year’s Remembrance Day celebrations the usual parades and church services are unable to take place, but events will still be held across the District to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in active service.

The Council will be holding a virtual Remembrance Day on our social media channels, the Kirkby and Sutton wreath laying will be live streamed, and residents can get involved by displaying poppies in their

windows. Poppy lights have installed across the District and will remain lit until the week after Remembrance Sunday.

The lights have been installed at; • Kirkby – outside the Council offices • Sutton – Portland Square • Hucknall – Market Square • Selston – Nottingham Road • Underwood – Alfreton Road • Jacksdale – Main Road • Huthwaite – Market Place • Annesley – Badger Box • Stanton Hill – High Street

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New Project To Help Young Deaf Adults Break Into Music Scene: 25 January - 12 February 2021

A fully inclusive music led project for young deaf adults has been launched in Nottingham to provide an exciting opportunity to work with music, film and performing arts professionals.

Be Scene and Heard is fully funded by Youth Music and

offers three weeks of free workshops to young people aged 18-25 at a Nottingham venue equipped with a recording studio and state-ofthe-art music equipment.

With 12 million people experiencing hearing loss across the UK - one in six of the population - the project aims to break down barriers and develop confidence by bringing together deaf and hearing young people to create, record and perform new music as well as film and perform in music videos.

Independent music promoter Will Robinson, director of

the Nottingham label I’m Not From London, is behind the project.

Will Robinson, I’m Not From London, is now looking for young deaf/partially deaf and hearing young people who would like to be involved in all or some of the following: – Songwriting – Recording their song.

– Writing and producing a music video.

– Acting/dancing in a music video He said: “There is a misconception that the deaf or hearing impaired can’t participate in and enjoy making music. Hearing loss

can lead to withdrawal from social situations, emotional distress and depression which may be even more acute in the current pandemic.

“Young people in the deaf community have told us there’s a real need for projects like Be Scene and Heard to give them these types of creative opportunities.

This is a great launch pad for anyone who wants to be part of the music scene but may currently feel excluded.

We hope this will give them valuable experience and the confidence to progress on a creative pathway.”

Deaf actor/dancer Joseph

Fletcher and West End musical theatre performer Molly May Gardiner - who are both BSL trained - will be lead mentors on the project, along with deaf Nottingham College student, radio presenter and singer Owen Brindley (21), from Bilborough, who was the original inspiration for the project. West End professional Molly May Gardiner is one of the mentors. Credit Charlotte Jopling Photography The free music workshops will take place at Nottingham city centre venue Fisher Gate Point Centre for the Arts.

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Fully deaf from birth, Owen had implants aged two to enable him to hear and is passionate about music and

the role it can play in building confidence.

Owen has performed at several open mic nights around the city as well as auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent, where he performs sign language to accompany his vocal performances.

Owen explains: “When I go to gigs, I like to sign along to the music. I thought it would be a great idea to have a band with signers so more people like me can enjoy live music as even though I can hear it with my implants, the signing helps me access the emotion of the music better.

I approached Will as I knew he promotes a lot of bands and this is how the idea for Be Scene and Heard all started.”

Workshop content will be flexible and respond to the needs of the participants with opportunities to get involved in songwriting, recording, performing and producing music videos with a team of videographers, music producers and professional musicians to help facilitate as required. Nottinghamshire Deaf Society has welcomed the new project.

Jon Giles, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society Chief Executive said: “Despite the constraints of the pandemic it is really exciting that this project is going ahead. There are few opportunities for young deaf people to engage in the arts in an accessible way so this is a fantastic chance to have a go.

We look forward to seeing the

results of this project”.

The workshops will have Covid safe measures in place including the provision of PPE; clear masks; perspex screens; social distancing measures; in person and zoom mentoring and a BSL interpreter.

Be Scene and Heard takes place at Fisher Gate Point Centre for the Arts from 25 January to 12 February 2021.

With a small number of places available to enable social distancing, young people who are deaf or with some hearing loss are urged to sign up to secure their place. Hearing young people passionate about music and interested in working alongside the deaf community are also welcome to apply. To express interest and for more information, email Will Robinson at will@ imnotfromlondon.com giving your name, age and contact details. To sign up to the project, click here https:// besceneandheard.typeform. com/to/EM3CriPy

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restrictions still in place this Autumn 'With many restrictions still in place this Autumn, a number of the annual events we look forward to have been cancelled this year, however there are still things you can do safely in and around Notts over the next month, so take a read of my round-up. Due to COVID-19, this year's Hockey Hustle has been cancelled.

However, the organisers will be running alternative events and projects including Green Hustle, Young Hustlers Free Online Workshops, and commissioning a lockdown collaborations album with 20 of Nottingham's finest and emerging artists. visit hockleyhustle.co.uk for more details. It is still important to get outdoors and get some exercise this time of year, even more so for our mental health during Covid. Thankfully Cresswell Craggs are now able to carry out Covid-Safe tours of the caves. There's a number to explore including the largest cave, named after our region’s famous outlaw!

Choose Life in the Ice Age to learn all about the prehistoric heritage of Creswell Crags, and what life would have been like for the early humans who took shelter in the caves or choose Witch Marks to focus on the early modern apotropaic marks in the cave – carved in the depths of the cave to keep away evil spirits.

Tours are for household bubbles of people who do not need to socially distance from each other; there will not be space for guests to always socially distance from each other within the cave.

You can also follow an Illuminated trail around Rufford Abbey’s stunning grounds as part of their "Spectacle of Light' event, with sparkling installations throughout the beautiful gardens and romantic ruins.

Captain your own ship and scale the castle walls as you explore the night-time wonder of the new Adventure Play Area all lit under the stars (29 Oct - 15 Nov). It's your last chance to join The Nottingham Wise Owl Walk which runs until November 6th. Ten decorative Owls have taken up residency thanks

to Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID), their aim is to attract families and visitors back into the City Centre. The Trail spans the centre creating a fun and interactive walk to help people discover different parts of the City. Every Owl is completely unique and has been created by Wild in Art. The goal is to find each Owl, which is the proud owner of a single letter - Find them all and crack the code to reveal the secret sentence of Nottingham's Wise Owls.

Events at Papplewick Pumping Station were postponed but have returned with limited numbers.

Admission is now by prepurchased online ticket only via Eventbrite and the attraction's media pages.

Steaming Days are due to take place Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October (1940's Weekend) It is more important than ever to try and support our local shops, restaurants, cafes and traders, so please try and do so safely. If you fancy going 'Out Out' - Tom Browns at Gunthorpe have their annual legendary fancy dress themed extravaganza (20 November, Saturday 21 November) - 3 Different Days Of Food, Wine & Partying! Tickets Include a 5 Course Meal, Half A Bottle Of Nouveau, A Band, A DJ And Of Course The Legendary Party Games.

Running until 3 January at the Nottingham Contemporary you can catch a cross between fan-fiction, study and biography, Grace Before Jones: Camera, Disco, Studio departs from the iconic singer's career and her collaborations with artists, designers, photographers and musicians to question black imagemaking and gender binarism as well as both performance and the performance of life.

Halloween Week Outdoor Cinema is coming to Nottingham with a host of classic and cult movies for you at the stunning Wollaton Hall!. Following all social distancing guidelines, you will be provided with your own pre-spaced deckchairs so you can sit back and enjoy the film safely. All chairs are pre-

spaced in pairs with plenty of space in between each pair.

Bookings are for a minimum of 2 people but larger groups are welcome. Choose from The Shining, Hocus Pocus, GhostBusters and The Lost Boys.

There's more Halloween fun to be had at Belvoir Castle.

Climb the haunted hill to the Castle, join the Vampire quest and explore the darker side of history at the Castle.

Be careful not to disturb the undead as you enter the Castle dooms, meet frightful guides in disguise, solve spooktacular mysteries and carve pumpkins in the old kitchens. You can also take part in the trick or treat trail at the Engine Yard or enjoy a bite to eat in the fangtastic Fuel Tank restaurant before you make your escape! https://www.belvoircastle. com/event/halloween-atbelvoir-castle/. Visit The National Justice Museum (2331 October) and follow in the footsteps of those who were condemned at Nottingham’s historic County Gaol.

Stand in the dock where the condemned heard their fates, visit the dark cells where they spent their final hours before finally being escorted to the courtyard, where the gallows loom and the bodies were laid to rest. Hear twisted tales of true crime and discover the horrible histories of those who came before you on our new socially distanced guided tour of the Gaol. This event is for over 18s only however younger folk can also visit to help the Ghost Hunter catch the pesky ghosts that cause mayhem throughout the museum visit https:// www.nationaljusticemuseum. org.uk/event/condemnedhalloween-tours/ for more details. It's not Halloween without a Pumpkin, so make sure you head to Maxeys Farm Shop in Kirkington and join in the fun (weekends during October) with their annual P.P.Pick up a Pumpkin Festival. You'll find plenty of activities, food, spooky gifts, the award winning farm shop and of course, a field full of Pumpkins. If you're a fan of the all things spooky and

paranormal, The Haunted Museum and Cinema in Mapperley is now back open daily Thurs - Sat and is well worth a visit. They also have a visit from medium Andrew Roberts (23 October) or you can join the team for an over night ghost hunt Halloween Special (31 October). Join Thoresby Park with a spooky fun atmosphere for their Halloween event. Go on a journey into the woods to find where the wild wizards dwell. Includes broomstick flying, wand-making and magical spells all delivered by the enchanting woodland wizards!

(Performances at 11am, 1pm & 3pm on Saturday 31st October – meeting point at the Riding Hall inside the Courtyard) Thoresby Park have a few other events scheduled to take place. The free photo walks are still set to go ahead.

All ages, all abilities and all cameras are welcome.

A chance for you to have a little creative ‘photo me-time’ and for you to pick up ideas, hints and tips. Walks are led

by Di Fisher of The Photo Den, on the second Sunday every month. Meet up in the Courtyard (wearing suitable

footwear) and the group will set off at 11am, returning to the Courtyard at around 12.30pm. The Pawsby Dog Show is also scheduled for 25 October. Bringing you fun for all the family with demonstrations, have a go activities an a fun dog show, and we begin to see the first Christmas markets taking place as their annual Winter Fest is still planned to go ahead 28-29 November. Designed to offer the opportunity to exhibit local talent and creativity, expect a celebration of diverse local handmade crafts and foods. (For all events visit http:// whatsonatt horesby. co.uk/events/ ).

Finally, discover history right on your doorstep with the multi award winning Robin Hood Town Tour;

the definitive way to learn all about the world famous legend and to find out the best that Nottingham has to offer.

Tours are still taking place on 24th & 31st October.

All details correct at time of going to print. Always assume there is a cost unless stated otherwise and I would recommend. checking the websites or ringing ahead to ensure an event is still taking place before making a journey.'

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Modular Housing Project becomes a reality

PLANS to transform a derelict and unsightly patch of land in Manton into a modern and visionary development of 120 new Council-owned houses, flats and bungalows have taken another positive step forward.

Bassetlaw District Council plans to build its very first

modular homes on the site of the ‘Old Allotments’ off Radford Street and has appointed Faithful+Gould as the scheme’s project and commercial managers and principal designer of the ground-breaking development.

Faithful+Gould, a member of

the SNC-Lavalin Group, will work closely with the Council and the modular home manufacturer to ensure that the development meets the needs of the local community and provides the right mix of housing and apartments.

The 120-home Radford Street development is the

first modular residential scheme for the authority and forms a key part of its vision to increase its housing stock and encourage growth and investment in the local economy that will enable more people to live and work in the area.

Councillor Steve Scotthorne,

Cabinet Member for Housing at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “This project will deliver a modern, innovative and energy efficient housing scheme that improves neighbourhoods, supports local jobs and continues the Council’s ambition to increase the amount of Council Housing in our District.

“When we initially consulted residents about the project, the overwhelming response was a request to build more Council Housing. We are now delivering on this promise.

“We are delighted to appoint Faithful+Gould who will manage and accelerate the development, adding their expert insight and knowledge into the design and delivery of the project.”

Construction work on the Radford Street development is expected to start in the spring of 2021, with an anticipated completion of spring 2022.

Andrew Prickett, Director and Head of Residential for Faithful+Gould, said: “The modular approach will help us deliver the Radford Street development quicker, more cost effectively, and

Continue to Shop Local and Shop Safe and support local pubs, restaurants, shops and outlets with their COVID-19 secure practices.

That’s the message from the Deputy Leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council Cllr Andy Edyvean who is asking residents to visit hospitality

and retail outlets who are still trading safely in line with the latest COVID-19 ‘high’ tier 2 restrictions.

This means customers can continue to enjoy a bite to eat or drink at their favourite outlet in the Borough, with the Council’s Environmental Health team continuing to

provide round the clock support and checks to business owners to adapt to secure COVID-19 practices.

From socially distanced tables, table service and some outlets offering safe outdoor areas to accommodate rule of six, there is still every opportunity to support your

pub, bar, restaurant, tea and coffee shop or outlet.

Cllr Edyvean said: “The new restrictions should not stop us supporting our local economies and high streets and therefore please continue to Shop Local Shop Safe.

“Businesses are in the vast majority of cases doing a wonderful job adapting to the measures and we want

everyone to feel they can still visit their favourite outlet with confidence.

“We have taken action where we have needed to ensure customers’ safety but so many businesses are rising to the challenge of the new rules brilliantly.

“As a Council we are here to support them in line with additional visits from our Environmental Health teams

crucially, at a consistent and high quality. By combining Faithful+Gould’s knowledge of the modular housing sector with our exceptional approach to delivery, we can help the Council deliver on its vision, and the UK reach its target of 300,000 new homes each year.”

Faithful+Gould was appointed to the scheme via direct award through Lot 1 of the Pagabo Framework and has selected a local design team of Nottingham SMEs including Lungfish Architects, Dice Consultancy and BEC Consultancy.

Drawing on local, small business expertise is a key part of Faithful+Gould’s social value policy and the Pagabo Framework’s commitment to drive social value in every project.

Faithful+Gould’s appointment further supports its position on modern methods of construction in response to the UK housing crisis, including leading Homes England’s MMC housing pilot scheme, covering seven sites and in excess of 1,500 new homes.

this weekend.

“You can be assured outlets have your safety in mind when you book a meal or pop in for your favourite drink.

“Don’t Forget Hands Face Space and ensure you stick to the rule of 6 outdoors.”

All the latest advice to residents and businesses is available on our website https://www.rushcliffe.gov. uk/.

Continue to Shop Local Shop Saf

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The countdown is on to the Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail reopening The £7.9 million project to reconnect the much loved Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail is nearing completion with only two months to go to its long awaited reopening.

A one kilometre (0.6 mile) urban section of the trail opened last month and is already being well used by the local community.

As part of the project, a new section of the route has been constructed to replace the trackbed which was washed away during Storm Desmond, when floodwater from the River Greta engulfed the trail and surrounding farmland.

We have worked with neighbouring landowners to

create a new 300m section to fully reconnect the accessible route.

The surrounding area is important for local sheep farming so fences and underpasses have been constructed so that farmers can continue using the land for lambing and grazing.

Work to protect the riverbank from future flooding is also underway. Stone filled baskets will provide additional strength to the banks, whilst fixed bundles of brushwood will help absorb the powerful, energy of the river and prevent further bank erosion.

In addition 35 oak saplings will be planted alongside the existing oak woodland. The mixture of tree ages will help provide valuable habitat and food source

for many insects, birds and other animals, including the iconic red squirrel.

Mark Eccles, Head of Park Management with the Lake District National Park Authority said: “We are really pleased with how work is progressing on this ambitious project which will reconnect the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail for many users and make the bridges and riverbanks more resilient to cope with future weather events.

“We know that excitement is building in our communities for the many benefits this improved route will bring.

“Despite the Covid-19 situation, we’ve managed to keep the project to schedule which is testament to the positive partnership approach we’ve taken with contractors and funders. “We look forward

to the trail reopening by the the reconnection of the trail be completed by December end of December.” Severe last year and is expected to 2020. flooding in December 2015 caused extensive damage to the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path. Two former railway bridges crossing the River Greta were unseated from their abutments and irreparably damaged by the flood water. A third bridge was left badly damaged and at risk of collapse.

Around half of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path was damaged and inaccessible and impacted on thousands of local people and visitors who enjoyed the route every year.

Thanks to a funding package from Highways England, the European Structural and Investment Funds, the Local Enterprise Partnership and community support from the Lake District Foundation work began on

Breeding success for raptors in Peak District uplands

In its 2020 Interim Report, the Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative (BOPI) has announced encouraging breeding successes for several raptor species in the moorland areas of

the Peak District, thanks to collaboration between landowners, gamekeepers and raptor workers during COVID-19.

Peregrine falcons had their best year in a decade, with six known nesting attempts reported.

All were successful, resulting in 14 fledged young - double last year’s figure. This was also the first year when all known nesting attempts have successfully fledged young and compares to a maximum of three successful nests per year over the last eight years.

Goshawk had seven successful nests recorded from nine nesting attempts, with 16-17 young believed to have fledged, surpassing last year's 12 young from eight nests. Merlin also showed improvement from 11 nests and 41 fledged last year to 15 known successfully fledged nests this year with an estimated 50+ young, slightly higher than the previous eight-year average.

Hen harrier, having bred for the last two years in the Peak District, had been spotted early on in the year but no breeding attempts recorded. Similarly, shorteared owl breeding attempts were elusive with only a few juveniles seen but no actual nests discovered or young ringed. Voles are often said

to be an important indicator for a good short-eared owl breeding season and for drawing in other birds of prey to an area. This year voles were not abundant in the study area. The Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative (BoPI) was set up in 2011 and is a collaboration of the Moorland Association, Peak District National Park Authority, Natural England, National Trust, National Gamekeepers’ Organisation and local police forces. It is supported by local raptor groups and land managers. It was formed to provide collective action to tackle illegal persecution of birds of prey and restore populations to sustainable levels. Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park, said: "On the whole, it has been a positive year of progress and collaboration which saw both peregrine falcon nests and numbers of fledged young double from 2019 numbers within the Initiative study area of the Dark Peak uplands.

T h e r e remains no room for complacency, as occupied territories

remain below target for several key species. However, the increase in nesting success by peregrine, goshawk and merlin is an encouraging sign for the future. "We are keen to research what happens to the healthy crop of merlin chicks to explain what stops them returning to breed and expanding the population.

"Several incidents of bird of prey poisoning, egg and chick theft and shooting across the Peak District National Park this year are currently under police investigation.

Gamekeepers in the Dark Peak were also involved in successfully intervening with an alleged egg thief - police said local gamekeepers had contributed greatly to the intelligence, which ultimately led to the seizure of the eggs (including peregrine) and the arrest of the individual.

Protecting peregrines from a potential theft threat was a target of the project for this year."

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Welton improvements contractor steps in to help St Barnabas Hospice

A team of five from Eurovia helped St Barnabas dismantle and remove its Dragonfly display at Doddington Hall and Gardens.

The display, which St Barnabas Hospice was able to continue running despite coronavirus, saw a beautiful arrangement of stones and plants set-up outside the hall and gardens where people

could dedicate a handcrafted iron dragonfly to a loved one.

When it came time to remove the display, which was in place last month, Eurovia was readily on-hand to assist the teams to remove the plants and stones and ensure the safe transport of the dragonflies themselves.

Caroline Swindin, Fundraising Development

Manager for St Barnabas, said: ‘’On behalf of all the team, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Eurovia for volunteering with us for the day.

"Your offer of help came just at the right time and was invaluable to us in dismantling the Dragonfly display efficiently and safely within the required timescale."

Brendan Brennan, Contracts Manager for Eurovia, said: ‘’We’re committed to social value, want to make an impact, and work hard to deliver above and beyond any

contractual requirements. It is very encouraging to see our people care for others in the community. Well done guys!"

Despite these challenging times, St Barnabas is

continuing to provide vital care and support to Lincolnshire patients and the families of patients living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

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Respect, protect and enjoy when you visit Great Yarmouth

We know that following the new and updated guidance from the government allowing wider access to our beautiful outdoor spaces, you’ll be keen to get outside and blow away the cobwebs.

Our number one priority right now is ensuring that people are able to enjoy our glorious borough in a safe and responsible way; looking after ourselves, one another, and the landscape around us.

With gentle footpaths and stunning coastal views, there’s more than enough Great Yarmouth to go around.

So, help everyone to enjoy a little slice of our beautiful

borough safely by following the simple steps below…

What’s open The majority of our attractions have now re-opened with various safety measures in places. As takeaway food and drink and retail outlets start to open, we urge you to stay safe. Public toilets and car parks are open.

Please follow social distancing guidelines at all times during your visit. Make sure you know before you go.

RNLI lifeguards are currently on patrol on Gorleston & Hemsby beaches only. If you are planning to take part in water activities in the sea, check the weather and the

tides, ensure your children are supervised at all times and don’t use inflatables. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Stay alert, stay safe and remember to #ShareTheGreatTimes with us on facebook, twitter and instagram. The Beach Huts along Gorleston-on-Sea’s promenade have re-opened for hire. Take in the views of the wide sandy beach from 8am until sunset with weekly, monthly and annual hire available.

Social distancing measures in our busiest locations Temporary measures helping

visitors to maintain safe social distancing are being introduced in Great Yarmouth town centre, Gorleston High Street and the borough’s busiest tourism hotspots.

These temporary measures are critical to public safety as we look ahead to the reopening of non-essential retail from 15 June and more of our tourism businesses later this summer.

Messages temporarily stencilsprayed onto pavements and signage will ask visitors to stay on the left side of some footpaths and to seek to stay two metres apart from anyone they do not live with.

People are already used to staying left while driving and while taking the stairs and escalators, so most visitors will hopefully embrace these temporary changes, act sensibly and choose to stay left, stay two metres apart and queue responsibly for the safety of themselves and others.

At this stage, no roads are being closed or pedestrianised. No business A-boards or advertising of any form will be allowed on highways across the whole borough.

Great Yarmouth town centre and seafront The one-way “stay left” system will be in place along Regent Road, Regent Street, Regent Road and King Street through to St George’s Theatre, and Great Yarmouth seafront (sea side only) from Euston Road southwards. At pinch point areas, such as the bus station/Regent Road/Temple Road interchange, a barrier system will be in place to try to keep visitors moving in the same direction. Barriers in the Market Place will designate a thoroughfare for visitors, with the businesses on either side being responsible for managing socially-distanced queuing outside their premises. On the six-day market, there are markers on the floor and signage up to encourage social distancing, together with the provision of hand sanitiser for customers at entrances.

The layout of the two-day market is being altered slightly to widen the walkways between stalls, with a oneway system in place. Great Yarmouth’s narrow rows will

be one way only, starting in the Market Place at Market Row, with rows going east to west alternately from that row. King Street’s rows will then commence west to east from the most accessible row from the car park.

Gorleston town centre and seafront The one-way “stay left” system will be in place along Gorleston High Street and seafront.

At Gorleston’s Lower Promenade, parking will be temporarily suspended on the west side of the car park to help traders to manage socially-distancing queuing during peak season.

Hemsby The one-way “stay left” system will be in place along Hemsby’s Beach Road.

Signage will be placed beyond the Kings Loke junction to identify new road layout ahead. Pavement signage and stencilling will be used to introduce a keep left one way direction on pavements. #ProtectGreatYarmouth Protect yourself and others.

Always follow hand washing guidance, and strict social distancing of 2 metres apart from others who are not in your household. Social distancing not only applies to any form of exercise such as walking, running or cycling but also sitting or sunbathing.

Protect the landscape by ensuring you are following the Countryside Code, which sets out how visitors to rural areas can behave safely and responsibly.

Take a look at the following video with an updated Countryside Code, produced

by Natural England.

Protect the environment by travelling sustainably and staying local. If you can, try to journey by foot or bike.

This means you’ll have a chance to experience our wonderful borough as you travel, and you won’t have to worry about finding a car parking space. Explore Burgh Castle Roman Ruins #EnjoyGreatYarmouth Enjoy getting off the beaten track. We know everyone has their favourite spot in Great Yarmouth - or maybe their favourite two, or three - but if large numbers of people head to the same place, it becomes impossible to stay safely socially distanced.

Instead, seek out some new favourites away from the crowds.

Enjoy our beautiful beaches safely, by following the important advice issued by the RNLI. Please be aware that the usual life guard service may not currently be in place.

Enjoy supporting our local businesses. Many Great Yarmouth businesses are now open online, and we really encourage you to shop with them.

And finally… when you’re out and about, enjoy taking photos of your surroundings and sharing them with us @VisitGreatYarmouth, @ GreaterYarmouth or @ visitgreatyarmouth.

We’d love to see them, and share them with others!

If you are holding off from getting outside for now, or are self isolating and unable to leave your home, you can enjoy and experience the very best of Great Yarmouth from your armchair by looking on our webcams.

When the time is right and safe to do so, we’ll be waiting to welcome you with open arms.

Please stay safe.

Enjoy #RespectGreatYarmouth Respect the wildlife. Nature may have recolonised some areas, so please tread carefully and look out for wildlife that has moved into unexpected places during lockdown.

Please keep your dog on the lead and stick to footpaths and bridleways so as not to disturb ground nesting birds and other wildlife.

Respect our local communities by sticking to the Public Right of Way (footpaths and bridleways), keeping dogs on the lead, not picnicking on private land, not parking outside people’s houses, and taking your litter home.

Respect any specific guidelines that have been put in place by our friends and partners across the county, by planning ahead before travelling, and checking what facilities are open to you (Forestry Commission, Woodland Trust, Broads Authority, National Trust, English Heritage, RSPB, RNLI, Natural England, and Norfolk Wildlife Trust.

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Top 12 Christmas Gifts

from Nottingham Independents Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and with such an amazing array of Independent shops in Nottingham it’s easier than ever to shop local this Christmas. Here are 12 of our top picks for Christmas gifting this year.

1. The Comic Book Story of Beer£14.99 Page 45, Market Street Shoppers come from far and wide to visit the famous Page 45 on Market

Street, winners of our independent of the year competition not once but twice. The expertise and service really goes above and beyond here and with such a variety in store you can find something for everyone, including yourself of course!

2. Delilah Favourites Hamper- From £50 Delilah, Victoria Street The epitome of the foodie festive feasting gift has to be a hamper and you can choose delicious, ready selected favourites at Delilah for the foodie in your life.

3. Sterling Silver and Enamel Stags Head Cufflinks- £135 Carolyn Codd, Trinity Square For the gentleman in your life whether that be partner, father, son or self - these sophisticated sterling silver cufflinks are a sublime way to share that festive feeling.

4. Tatty Devine Gin Purse- £15.99 The Tokenhouse, Bridlesmith Gate Glitter and Gin! What could be more festive? This beautiful Tatty Devine purse is ideal for a night out on the town and perfect as a gift or a Christmas treat for you.

5. Robin Hood T-Shirt- £20 Dukki Gifts, St James’ Street Ay up Mi Duck! Dukki Gifts have an abundance of great gifts celebrating the unique dialect of Nottingham and for the Nottingham lovers out there this Robin Hood T-shirt is an absolute must have.

6. Baking Jars- £9.95 The Treat Kitchen, Wheeler Gate Christmas is the perfect time for

baking with family and friends always around to wow. The Treat Kitchen have made baking even more fun with their all-in-one baking jars, with Belgian Millionaire Brownies as just one of the many options our mouths are already watering.

7. Sebastian Professional Hydre Gift Set- £29.90 Zullo and Holland, Upper Parliament Street Award winning salon Zullo and Holland are renowned for keeping Nottingham’s tresses in check and with this gorgeous gift set you can cultivate perfect locks at home too.

8. Bespoke hampers made to orderFrom £20 The Cheese Shop, Flying Horse Walk. With an astounding variety of cheeses and other treats you can knock together a bespoke

h a m p e r , perfectly curated to the tastes of the giftee, in no time at The Cheese Shop.

9.

KATANA Shoulder BagFrom £7 Bag Company, Wheeler Gate.

This stunning genuine cowhide leather shoulder bag just shouts sophistication.

Treat the lady in your life to this or one of many other fashionable bags from Bag Company.

10. Locally roasted fresh coffee- From £7 200 Degrees, Poultry. Coffee lovers rejoice!

200 Degrees coffee is all roasted locally and bursting with flavour, plus the simple packaging gives it a brilliant independent aesthetic, you won’t be able to find a better gift for a caffeine lover.

11. Valentino 100mm Pumps- £620 Gigi Botegga, Flying Horse Walk.

Located in the beautiful Flying Horse Walk, Gigi Bottega is the place for high end fashion in the city. With designers like Valentino and Versace it’ll be hard to choose which bag to get to go with these stunning Valentino pumps.

12. Belgian Chocolate truffles- £7.99 Andersons of Nottingham, King Street. And last but my no means least you can never go wrong with a box of delicious, decadent chocolates from Andersons, an eternal staple of Christmas gifting for a very good reason!

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New festive lights spectacular set for Christmas at Wollaton This festive season, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park will host its first magical Christmas lights trail, as the formal gardens are transformed for the first time ever into an enchanted light spectacle, Christmas at Wollaton Hall.

From 27 November, visitors will be able to enjoy a unique socially distanced outdoor light installation. Wollaton Hall & Deer Park which is run

by Nottingham City Council is working in partnership with award winning event team Kilimanjaro to deliver the event, designed by Manchester based lighting company DBN Audile working alongside Salfordbased outdoor arts company Walk The Plank to create the city’s first Christmas at Wollaton Hall.

The new event features an enchanting, winter paradise including a 2km (1¼ mile) illuminated trail of discovery created with four magical lands, specially designed to fit into the natural landscape of the Hall and Gardens.

In this exciting and unique seasonal spectacle, children and adults of all ages will be captivated by this brand new, visually stunning multisensory experience of light,

fire and sound. A seasonal classic with a contemporary twist.

Nottingham City Council and Kilimanjaro are committed to delivering a safe event for all. Measures include careful planning of the trail route to manage visitor flow, ensuring that social distancing can be safely maintained throughout and a number of other safety measures including contactless payments and e-ticket access will be in place.

Cllr Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Nottingham City Council said: “With our 2020 events programme being heavily affected by Covid-19 we are pleased to be working with Kilimanjaro to deliver what will be an amazing spectacle in the grounds of Wollaton Hall & Deer Park this Christmas season. The event will add much to the city’s fantastic Christmas events offer and is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond.

“We are also pleased to be able to offer a ticket discount to our city residents if they buy tickets before the end of September. We look forward

to seeing lots of visitors old and new at Wollaton for this brand-new seasonal event.”

Stephen Page, Director, DBN Audile comments “We’re really excited to be working together on this magical new seasonal event, combining DBN’s lighting expertise with Walk the Plank’s hugely popular fiery installations.

Together we’ve designed a unique event that brings a contemporary look and feel to a new seasonal event for all the family at this amazing historic hall.”

So, what will Christmas at Wollaton look like?

A stunning light tunnel then brings visitors to a magical realm awash with colour, a contrasting bold contemporary Christmas colour-scape designed to celebrate the full spectrum of vibrant Christmas colours.

Then onto the Camellia glass house which will be bathed in an amber glow and the formal gardens where fire and flame meet flora and fauna. As visitors enter the final zone there will be a dramatic finale designed to take your breath away.

As well as enjoying the dazzling lighting display there will be the opportunity along

the route to enjoy festive food and drink from the city’s finest independent vendors, with traditional mulled wine and roast chestnuts. As well as Wollaton’s seasonal market and Christmas bar, perfectly positioned in the courtyard at the end of the trail.

To ensure safety for all visitors Christmas at Wollaton is open from 4.30–10pm with pre-bookable slots staggered every 30 minutes. Christmas

at Wollaton will run from Friday 27 November 2020 until Wednesday 6 January 2021 (and will be closed on 25 December and 1 January 2021). e-Tickets for the event go on sale 8 September are priced at *£17.50 for an adult and *£12.50 for children.

Family tickets are *£59.50. *subject to a booking fee.

Early Bird – For those early birds that live in the City of Nottingham we are pleased to

offer a 10% ticket discount on all tickets purchased before the end of September to all Nottingham city residents Light up your Christmas at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park and make your Christmas extra special.

For more information, please visit www. christmasatwollaton.org Facebook @wollatonhall Instagram & Twitter – @ wollatonlights

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Getting Married Abroad the Pros and Cons Thinking about marrying abroad but worried that your grandparents won’t be able to make it? Perhaps your close friends and family can’t afford an overseas holiday or

maybe you’d rather just get away on your own. Weigh up your options here with our list of pros and cons to help you decide. The biggest issue with getting married abroad tends

to be that not everyone on your guest list will be able to make it. So if your grandmother has always dreamed of being at your wedding but is unable to travel, don’t be surprised if she seems upset when you drop the bombshell that you’ve decided to get married abroad. Do reassure anyone who can’t make it that you’ll have a second reception when you’re back in the UK. Pros You’ll be able to take your vows in the open air and celebrate your special day in an exotic or unusual location, with different food, flowers and music to complement your wedding.

Getting married abroad can often be less expensive than the average British wedding.

Many couples buy their own tickets and, while the bride’s family may pay for

the wedding package, it’s acceptable for guests to pay their own way.

You can invite just a small handful of family and friends to the wedding, so you’re only with people that you really want to celebrate with.

It’s the ideal excuse for not inviting your 20 odd cousins and all their children.

Alternatively, you can jet off alone and get married in a romantic, private ceremony, just the two of you. If you book through a travel operator, they’ll do practically all the organising, leaving you plenty of time for dress shopping and planning your honeymoon! If you’d rather be totally involved in the planning process, you can opt for a tailormade wedding.

How to get an upgrade on your honeymoon!

Getting married isn’t just about going on honeymoon, but it sure is an exciting plus to the whole shebang! But how do you go about milking the special occasion for all its worth?

Everyone loves an upgrade and if you can’t get one when you’re going on your honeymoon then when can you? It’s the perfect opportunity to be pampered and spoiled, especially after all the stress of the wedding planning is over. Calling first class!

There are so many moments where you might be able to wangle an upgrade when you go on honeymoon. The first is the flight. This is a lot easier to accomplish if you haven’t booked a package deal through a high street travel agency. If you’ve booked flights and accommodation separately then turning up at the airport in your finest clobber, rather than like a scruff bag (albeit a very comfy one), is a great way to find yourself boosted

up to First or Business class.

This is an important fact to consider as the area you want to be moved into is usually full of very well-heeled people. The next step is to arrive at the airport early. This gives you the best opportunity of nabbing any last-minute upgrades. Don’t forget to check again when you reach the gate in case an upgrade has become available since you checked-in.

Another hot tip for making it more likely to receive an upgrade is to fly on a Saturday as this is when business travellers are usually at home, meaning you have less competition.

Tell the world you’re here for your honeymoon. Once you’ve made it to your honeymoon destination the next step towards getting an upgrade is to tell everyone that you’re on your honeymoon! It’s important to do this at the right time though. Telling businesses that you’re going on your honeymoon when you make the booking tends to hike the prices up.

So, you’re better off waiting until you hit the runway to mention that you’re newly-weds on honeymoon.

If you’re staying in a hotel then mention at check-in that you’re on your honeymoon and ask if there are any honeymoon suites available for you to upgrade to or if there is anything they can do for you to help make your honeymoon more memorable. Then as you go about making your precious memories whilst you are away, you need to keep speaking up.

Tell everyone you meet that you’re there on your honeymoon. You never

know, it might lead to a couple of free glasses of champagne over dinner at any of the restaurants you might visit! The same can be said for any activities, excursions or day trips that you intend to do whilst you’re away. Live like an A-lister.

Of course, before you even get to this stage you need to decide on where to go! If you’re

at a loss for ideas, other than knowing that you want the A-list treatment, then take a leaf out of @ R o c k n R o l l B r i d e ’s book. She says that ‘If you’re looking to really go all out on your honeymoon, to have a once in a lifetime experience and to truly live it up like a rock star, then the Maldives has to be top of your list.’

Cons Friends and family might not be able to afford to travel abroad, or be able take the time to go further afield.

You might upset people who’ve been left off your list – but you may be able to ease some disappointment by having a big bash when you get home. You won’t have as much control over the organising as you would at home. You might end up regretting not inviting family members if you jet off alone.

If it’s just the two of you, you’ll need to rope in a

stranger to act as witness.

Although your wedding abroad may work out cheaper initially, if you put on a second reception in the UK for all those who couldn’t make it, you can end up paying as much or more than you would have done if you’d married in the UK in the first place!

Even if you head for tropical climes, you can’t guarantee sunny weather.

And remember, unless you head off for a second week somewhere else, you might be stuck on honeymoon with your friends and family!

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Fostering Charity

seeks Foster Carers Last Year, The Children’s Family Trust (CFT) received over 20,000 requests from local authorities for children in need of placements, and despite a global pandemic, the organisation continue to receive requests for homes for children daily.

Marina Mulholland, CEO of The CFT, said: “Children continue to come into the care of the local authority every day. We continue to seek high quality foster carers to help us meet the needs of these vulnerable children.”

The CFT are a not-for-profit fostering agency who provide foster placements for children who are no longer able to live with their birth families.

As a registered charity, The CFT do not need to focus on making a profit and therefore any surplus they do make is re-invested into enhancing

their services and support for foster families and children.

Established in 1945, The CFT are this year marking 75 years of providing support to children and young people in care.

Whilst this means that the organisation has provided many successful placements to children over the years, it also indicates that the need for foster placements is as great as ever and The CFT are currently looking for people who are kind and resilient to care for children who may have faced great adversity.

Being a Foster Carer is about opening your homes and hearts to make a change to a child’s life for the better. It is a hugely rewarding role, but at times it can also be challenging. Children and young people come into care for many reasons.

This can include neglect, domestic violence and parental mental health issues to name just a few.

Fostering provides these children and young people with a stable home environment, where they are cared for, nurtured and supported to realise their full potential.

Elizabeth, a CFT Foster Carer said “Deciding to foster was a big decision but it is most definitely the most rewarding thing I have ever done.

If you are thinking about it go for it”.

Applicants must be aged over 21 and have a spare bedroom.

They will need to be DBS checked, which The CFT will carry out.

Call 0300 111 1945 or visit thecft.org.uk to learn more about becoming a foster carer.

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Create Your Own Calm – a new activity book for kids Local West Bridgford parenting author Becky Goddard-Hill has just published a new activity book for kids with Harper Collins. Her book is called Create Your Own Calm and it contains 50 activities to help kids manage their worries, anger, fears and stress. The book is designed for 6-12 years olds and it couldn’t be been more timely. During lockdown Childline reported a 40% increase in calls from under 11’s and back to school anxiety post lockdown has been rife. Becky is a children’s therapist and life coach has a strong belief that proactively supporting a child’s wellbeing is just as, if not more important, than taking care of their physical health. Becky believes it is important not to wait for things to go wrong before we focus on our children’s emotional health but to give it the attention and support it needs along the way to build up a child’s resilience for

trickier times. The activities in the book are fun and creative and will entertain kids for hours whilst teaching them some really important skills in emotional health and resilience along the way.

Becky explains Each activity also comes with the science behind as kids love to understand the how and why of how things work.

There are lots of inspiring quotes in the book too to get kids thinking and reflecting.

The activities are really varied and include *yoga *bee breathing *making worry dolls *calm colours

*creating a relaxation jar * nature art * earthing Becky’s last book Create Your Own Happy sold over 15,000 copies and C r e a t e Your Own Kindness will be out in the new year.

This series of books is all about empowering kids to take really good care of their emotional health and wellbeing and

grow up robust and resilient.

Create Your Own calm is available now from Amazon and all good bookshops

Is my child too ill for school?

It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.

But there are government guidelines for schools and nurseries that say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.

If you do keep your child at home, it's important to phone the school or nursery on the first day. Let them know that they won't be in and give them the reason.

If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.

Coughs and colds It's fine to send your child to school with a minor cough or cold. But if they have a fever, keep them off school until the fever goes.

Encourage your child to throw away any used tissues and to wash their hands regularly.

Fever If your child has a fever, keep them off school until the fever goes away.

Chickenpox If your child has chickenpox, keep them off school until all the spots have crusted over.

This is usually about 5 days after the spots first appeared.

Cold sores There’s no need to keep your child off school if they have a cold sore.

Encourage them not to touch the blister or kiss anyone

while they have the cold sore, or to share things like cups and towels.

Conjunctivitis You don’t need to keep your child away from school if they have conjunctivitis.

Do get advice from your pharmacist. Encourage your child not to rub their eyes and to wash their hands regularly.

Ear infection If your child has an ear infection and a fever or severe earache, keep them off school until they’re feeling better or their fever goes away.

Hand, foot and mouth disease If your child has hand, foot and mouth disease but seems well enough to go to school, there’s no need to keep them off.

Encourage your child to throw away any used tissues straight away and to wash their hands regularly.

Head lice and nits There’s no need to keep your child off school if they have head lice.

See how to get rid of them.

Impetigo If your child has impetigo, they’ll need antibiotic treatment from the GP. Keep them off school until all the sores have crusted over and healed, or for 48 hours after they start antibiotic treatment.

Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly and not to share towels, cups and so on with other children at school.

Ringworm If your child has ringworm, see your pharmacist unless it’s on their scalp, in which case you should see the GP. It’s fine for your child to go to school once they have started treatment.

Scarlet fever If your child has scarlet fever, they’ll need treatment with antibiotics from the GP. Otherwise they’ll be infectious for 2 to 3 weeks.

Your child can go back to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics.

Slapped cheek syndrome (fifth disease) You don’t need to keep your child off school if they have slapped cheek syndrome because once the rash appears, they’re no longer infectious.

If you suspect your child has slapped cheek syndrome, take them to the GP and let their school know if they’re diagnosed with it.

Sore throat You can still send your child to school if they have a sore throat. But if they also have a fever, they should stay at home until it goes away.

Threadworms You don’t need to keep your child off school if they have threadworms.

Speak to your pharmacist, who can recommend a treatment.

Vomiting and diarrhoea Children with diarrhoea or vomiting should stay away from school for 2 days after their symptoms have gone

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Council urges landlords to

contact them before evicting tenants Broxtowe Borough Council is urging landlords and tenants to contact them if they are having problems with rent payments. Councils across Nottinghamshire are working together to promote the Call B4 you Serve service, as concerns grow that there will be a spike in evictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Call B4 you Serve is an independent service funded across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire by Central Government and provides an impartial service to both landlords and tenants to prevent evictions where ever possible.

The service can offer advice on financial support including help with payments towards rent arrears if someone is in danger of becoming homeless.

The service also provides direct support and advice on benefit applications around universal credit and other housing and rent support.

The team can help set up applications and make sure applicants are getting the full support needed.

So far, the scheme has supported over 300 residents and 250 landlords. The cost of someone presenting themselves to the council as homeless is around £2,500 therefore any prevention measures can reduce this cost significantly.

One of the council’s priorities is to reduce poverty and inequality in the borough as well as providing support for the most vulnerable people in the area.

Landlords or Letting Agents who need help can email

CB4YS@ derby.gov.uk or call 01332 641 408.

Te n a n t s f a c i n g difficulty can call Broxtowe Borough C o u n c i l ’s Housing Options Team on 0115 917 7777 for a referral to the service.

Chair of the Housing Committee, Councillor Teresa Cullen said: “The coronavirus outbreak has created significant financial pressures for many vulnerable people which

could result in eviction from their homes.

We are urging landlords to call us before they serve eviction notices. We can work with all parties to assist find

solutions that can prevent someone becoming homeless.

We have assisted a number of landlords already, which has prevented evictions and ultimately another homeless

person or family. It is one of our main priorities to support the most vulnerable residents in Broxtowe and prevent rough sleeping and homelessness.”

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Council calls for more Government support for Nottingham businesses

after COVID restrictions tightened Businesses in Nottingham urgently need more financial support from the Government after it put the city and county into the High Alert, Level 2 category for coronavirus restrictions.

One of the new restrictions is that different households can no longer mix anywhere indoors including shops, pubs, bars and restaurants.

City Council Leader, Councillor David Mellen, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, highlighting that this will have a significant impact on local businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors which face a further drop of in trade at a crucial time when many are already fighting for survival.

Cllr Mellen is urging the Government to bring forward a bespoke business support package to protect jobs in Tier 2 areas like Nottingham noting that that there will be financial assistance for those businesses in Tier 3 that are forced to close, but no specific financial assistance for businesses that are still

trading in Tier 2 areas. ”Without a specific package of business support for Tier 2 areas I fear that many good businesses will go under and the consequence of this would be more job losses and more empty business premises,” says Cllr Mellen in the letter to the Chancellor.

“I would urge you in the strongest possible way to reconsider the Government approach to supporting jobs and livelihoods in places like Nottingham, where Tier 2 restrictions will apply. It is essential for the social and economic wellbeing of the City I represent that you: • Urgently bring forward a bespoke business support package to protect jobs in Tier 2 areas like Nottingham • Create a new ‘Business Survival Grant’ to help those businesses most affected by additional Covid restrictions • Work with Councils in Tier 2 areas to protect and support good businesses and save jobs.

“On behalf of residents and businesses in Nottingham I urge you to act now.”

Fly-tip suspect van seized

Environmental Health Officers from Bassetlaw District Council have seized another vehicle that is suspected of being used to flytip waste in the district.

The vehicle was seized in Doncaster with the support of South Yorkshire Police after it had been witnessed collecting household waste from an address in Bassetlaw and then dumped on farmland in Bothamsall. An investigation into this environmental crime is now taking place and this is the second seizure within the space of six weeks as the Council continues to crack down on illegal fly-tippers.

Councillor Julie Leigh, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council said: “We are now taking a tough approach to fly-tippers, including those who do not live in Bassetlaw but think it is acceptable to use our countryside as a dumping ground.” “Fly-tipping is illegal and there is no excuse for it. As this case shows, flytippers are often people who do not want to pay to dispose of their or other people’s waste legally and safely and leave Bassetlaw tax-payers with the costly price of clearing up this waste. “Vehicle seizures are just one of the tools we have

at our disposal and I hope these recent cases of seizing vehicles serve as a warning to anyone who is thinking about fly-tipping waste in our district.”

Last month, a white transit was captured on CCTV in the process of fly-tipping waste. It was also witnessed fly-tipping by one of the Council’s Environmental Health Officers who was on duty in the area. On this occasion, the owner of the van had their vehicle confiscated and they received a Fixed Penalty Notice of £400.

If a vehicle, trailer or mobile plant and their contents are

being, have been or will be used to commit a waste crime such as fly-tipping, Bassetlaw District Council can seize a vehicle and its contents under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 or the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

A vehicle can be seized: • if it's used in fly-tipping • if it's driven by somebody who is not registered as a waste carrier • if it's used to move waste to somebody who is not registered as a waste carrier • if it's being used at a site that is breaking the rules of an environmental permit

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Bowbridge Court Railway Station is Open for Business and Taking Care Home Residents to Destinations across the UK!

Staff and residents at Bowbridge Court care home have been delighted to unveil their latest home upgrade; a traditional British railway station featuring facilities such as a bench seating area, classic luggage with a porter’s trolley and even bespoke

provides a real sense of destination which is great to see’.

Bowbridge Court, operated by Ideal Carehomes, is a residential and dementia care home boasting a hair salon, cinema room and spacious lounges overlooking landscaped sensory gardens. All 54 bedrooms are ensuite, enabling staff to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible. For more

decorations and signs to really get the feel of being track-side on the platform.

The Newark care home has designed the countryside themed station to provide a dedicated outlet for residents to reminisce on fond holiday memories and also to provide

a wonderful space to relax, read and enjoy a cup of tea whist ‘travelling in style’ to wonderful locations across the UK. The design and installation of the station has been a group effort, with residents and staff working together to decide on a theme as well as choosing the finer details, such as the realistic looking wall mural, during monthly committee meetings.

The railway room comes as just one of many improvement projects undertaken by the care home over recent months, as they have just been crowned regional winners of the Ideal ‘Gardens in Bloom’ competition.

The annual contest encourages both staff and residents to work together to embrace their love of the great outdoors by devising and implementing an exciting garden revamp.

Residents and train enthusiasts, Tony Smalley and Tom Parish, were delighted with the new railway feature and have already spent lots of time at the station discussing trips they have taken throughout

their lives. Tony said, ‘I am so impressed with how our new Bowbridge Station has turned out. The special extra touches the staff have included such as the model train display really were a brilliant extra touch! I have visited the railway room frequently and I am pleased to be able to share stories of my travels with the staff!’.

Home Manager, Claire Gordon-Rundle, said, ‘I am so happy with how our latest renovation project has turned out. We have had so much fun building, designing and creating the space and to now see our residents enjoying the railway room is the icing on the cake! I am very proud of my team for helping to make this happen, it really is just another way our staff go above and beyond for their residents’.

Regional Director, Gaynor Smart-McCann, who has been a driving force for the railway room, said ‘Bowbridge Station is such a marvellous place. It provides a wonderful space for our residents to visit and relax in – especially those who are fond of walking around our home, the station

and artists Dave and Phil have loved over the years.

It chiefly blends the musical instruments of rural America with an occasional twist of grungy guitars and sets them against lyrics that remain very much at home in the towns and cities of England.

“Although a lot of the songs have a Country feel.” says Dave. “They’re still about life in England. You’re going to feel a bit daft singing about pick-up trucks and low down honky-tonks when you live in Yorkshire.” Produced by cult producer Teo Miller, who

was responsible for Daisy Chainsaw’s breakthrough single ‘Love Your Money’ and subsequently worked with The Pretenders, Placebo and Robert Plant, the album captures truthful, openhearted, funny and sometimes painfully honest songs, turning the page to a new chapter for Dave Hemingway and The Beautiful South story.

The formation of Sunbirds also sees the introduction of new discovery Laura Wilcockson on vocals and violin. Laura comes from a classical/orchestral, as well as folk background. If you’re lucky, you might spot her busking around Mansfield.

Completing the line-up is legendary UK session drummer, Marc Parnell, who has toured with Joan Armatrading, The Blockheads and Jethro Tull to name but three. Marc can be heard on recordings by Girls Aloud, Pet Shop Boys and Gabriella Cilmi's hit single ‘Sweet About Me’. Cool To Be Kind

is the result of a few transitional years in Dave and Phil’s individual personal worlds. It tells tales that cover contemporary themes as well as age-old matters of the heart and soul - all viewed through the bottom of a recently drained pint glass.

“There’s no exact science here,” says Phil.

“We’re just enjoying ourselves and expressing whatever we want, whether it’s about love, greed, social isolation or Gary Lineker’s crisp adverts”.

‘Cool To Be Kind’ - album track listing: 1. Meet You On The Northside 2. Hatred Lies In The Ruins Of Love 3. Holiday Monday 4. Gene Kelly 5. Insert Answer Here 6. The Black Sea 7. When I’m Gone 8. Beautiful People 9. Longcuts 10. Big Moneymaker 11. Please Yourself 12. Stars Still Shine Album Release Details: Title: ‘Cool To Be Kind’ RELEASE DATE: 30th October 2020 LABEL: Nectar Records DISTRIBUTION: Right Track Distribution/ Universal CAT #: NRCD001 FORMAT: 1CD / DL / ST

information about Bowbridge Court, contact Claire on 01636 605 528 or visit www. idealcarehomes.co.uk

The Beautiful South Founder Member Dave Hemingway announces October Release For ‘SUNBIRDS’ Debut Album

The Beautiful South founder member Dave Hemingway has announced that his new band Sunbirds will release their debut album ‘Cool To Be Kind’ on 30th October 2020 on the independent label Nectar Records.

Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy with guitarist, songwriter and collaborator Phil Barton, with Cool To Be Kind signalling the arrival of the new band, new songs and a new sound.

The music Sunbirds make takes on board all of the bands

For more information on Sunbirds, please visit the links below: Website https://sunbirds.co.uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ sunbirds.co.uk Twitter https://twitter.com/SunbirdsMusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ sunbirdsmusic

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Covid-19 testing:

Four positive results A number of our first-team players have tested positive for Covid-19 but this afternoon’s match against Maidenhead United will go ahead as planned.

Due to the rising number of cases and our duty of care to our employees and opponents, we have been funding regular

testing for our players and key staff.

The most recent round of testing took place on Friday 16 October and returned four positive results among our squad, despite the strict protocols we have implemented since the outbreak of the virus. In line

with government guidelines, these individuals will now self-isolate for 10 days from either the point they first experienced symptoms or returned a positive test.

Our chief executive Jason Turner said: “First and foremost, we would like to wish the individuals

concerned a speedy recovery.

“Despite these positive results, however, and following close dialogue with medical officers from the National League and Maidenhead United, this afternoon’s match can go ahead safely. We have also made our most recent opponents, Sutton United,

aware of the situation.

“We already have stringent matchday procedures in place to minimise the risk of spreading the virus and I would like to make it clear that all Notts County representatives with access to the red zone at today’s match returned negative results last

night.

“Early next week we will carry out another round of testing as part of our continued commitment to keeping ourselves and the wider public safe, and I would like to thank our owners for their continued support of this important testing regime.”

With the season now well under way Carlton Town have had a very indifferent start to their campaign.

An undefeated pre-season again for the second year in succession gave the squad a real air of encouragement for the new campaign and the hope that we will emulate last seasons efforts before the pandemic brought the curtain down on it.

The first fixture of the new season was a home tie in the extra preliminary round of the F.A.Cup where the opponents on the evening were Loughborough University.

The visitors would take an early lead in this one and push The Millers all the way in a game where neither side lacked effort or desire.

It would take a seventy fifth minute equaliser from Ollie Clark to take the tie to extratime where The Millers would prevail victorious thanks to the heroics of keeper Jack Steggles. The next fixture in this competition should have been away to Oadby Town ten days later but the opposition had to forfeit the tie due to one of their players testing positive for Covid-19 earning Carlton an away tie at Banbury United on a Tuesday evening. This one would prove to be a real tussle

with both teams very equally matched and it would take an effort from just outside the box by Rasulo for the home side to sneak the result in a game where The Millers felt they had done enough to win it.

In between the cup exerts Carlton would start their league campaign with a home tie against Lincoln United with a three-one defeat at home and the loss of last seasons top scorer Blake with a severe knee injury. The team would also visit Spalding United the following Saturday where again they would be defeated this time two-nil .

An improved performance three days later away at Sutton Coldfield would earn the team a goalless draw in a fixture that we really should have won. Here were the signs that the team were now finding their feet and that the

hopes from pre-season were now finally going to come to fruition in a month where the squad was having to be utilised to its maximum due to a long injury list to many key players.

The first fixture in October would see Carlton visit Frickley Athletic and the team would earn a resounding three-nil victory in a game that needed two late goals from Opoku and Davie to seal it against possibly one of the poorest Frickley teams over recent seasons.

A home victory against Wisbech Town by a four goal deficit would now see The Millers exacting some kind of winning form before a visit to Newcastle Town was on the cards. How we were brought down to earth on a bleak Saturday afternoon, the referee would give the home side three penalties in the first

half, two of which were very contentious ,Steggles would save the second of the three before two minutes later the referee would have his whistle out again pointing to the spot for a debatable hand-ball. The home side would convert the kick giving them a two-one lead at half-time.

The second half brought more gloom for The Millers as the team never recovered and they would concede four more times in a poor and lethargic display.

Three days later and Stamford were the next visitors to Stoke lane and with the disastrous performance a few days earliar Carlton and our now depleted squad of players were expecting a thankless task against one of the favourites for the League. The boys showed great character and with a youthful squad and still key players missing

took the game right to their opponents. Again this one was a tight affair and again it would take an equaliser from the opposition with twelve minutes left to cancel out Joel Daft’s first goal for the club.

Up next was a trip to Evesham United in the F.A. Trophy and a chance to gain some relief from a very hectic league campaign so far. With players still missing and just about every resource being used Carlton again had to field a side that was still trying to gain some momentum and with players that are still adapting to this level of football. Two goals midway through the first half for the home side would win the match in a game where Carlton in the second half threw everything bar the kitchen sink at the home side.

The focus now reverts back to the league campaign and

the hope that the ever lengthy injury list will diminish to allow us to get back onto the winning curve. So far we have lost approximately half the squad in just over a month with one type of injury or another, but the youngsters that have come into the squad have stepped up and had to learn the level of competitveness very quickly. This has certainly been an education for them all and once we have a fully fit squad again then we are going to be a real force again.

For now we soldier on.

Fred Bear Hobbles On !!

Article by Phil Jennings

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Winning hides a multitude of sins

If you thought the current plight of planet earth was confusing, spare a thought for the fans of Nottingham Forest Football club. On one side of the coin you have an experienced and talented side worthy of a top six finish, and on the downside, we’ve been made aware that all is far from well behind the scenes.

The esteemed, award winning journalist Daniel Taylor confirmed many supporters’ suspicions when he reported upon the fragmented structure of the club for the Athletic last week, warts and all.

Admittedly, I was surprised to learn of how disjointed the running of the club really was.

For anyone who’s read my ramblings before you’ll be under no illusion that I’m very much a pro club man who reluctantly criticises

the Forest badge, so it’s no shock seeing me home in on the positives once again.

The positives in question are the talented and experienced players within our squad, the likes of Luke Freeman, Harry Arter, Scott McKenna, Joe Lolley, Lyle Taylor, Yuri Ribeiro and so on.

Immediately, many of you will highlight the fact that we also have a lot of dead weight and highly paid journeymen within the ranks, and you’d be absolutely right too. I’ve had many conversations with fellow Reds supporters who’ve questioned my confidence of a top six finish with this current crop of players. My answer is simple; but for an inconceivable mess up during the last three games of the previous season, the 2019/20 side, which was

certainly weaker than the present, should have secured a play-off place. If last season’s side was capable of the top six, the improved side is most definitely competent enough in my opinion. And, as a footnote to my reasoning I believe the Championship to be slightly weaker in comparison to the one from which Leeds, West Brom and Fulham were members of.

Having a pool of experienced Championship players is all well and good but you need a decent man to guide them, and in Chris Hughton I believe we have one of the best for the division we’re in. Some said the same regarding Aitor Karanka after his promotion with Middlesbrough to the Premier League but Hughton has done it twice with two different clubs. If we delve

a little closer into those promotions, you’ll see why I’m so enthused about our procurement of the Irishman.

Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion are not only geographically far apart but also in terms of the demographic of their fanbase. Brighton is a club that’s endured many years in the wilderness whilst effectively homeless at the same time, renting an athletics Stadium for over a decade.

The expectation wasn’t big regarding on the field success but more geared at stability and reestablishment.

Newcastle, on the other hand, not only has a constant undercurrent of expectation from the fans but a less than cooperative owner too. My point?

For Chris Hughton to guide

both to the Premier League speaks volumes about his ability to succeed in pressurised and challenging environments.

At the time of writing we are just 24 hours from the new Manager’s debut versus Blackburn Rovers, as always, I won’t be expecting instant success or miracles but I’ll be interested to see what kind of formation and personnel he goes with. We have a plethora of fixtures coming up in a short space of time which is a great thing for any new gaffer, no time to overthink but a great platform to begin the accent up the table. Despite a winless start to the season and its accompanying relegation spot there is an awfully long way to go and almost anything is capable.

I can’t wait for us all to be

talking about what’s happened on the pitch again as opposed to the boardroom stuff, on the flip side I’m grateful to Daniel Taylor for sticking his neck on the block and presenting us with the truth. However, one thing I’m certain of is this, when the victories start racking up the protestations will recede because winning hides a multitude of sins.

Steve Corry

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