We’re appealing for motorists visiting Rutland Water to park sensibly and considerately ahead of the second May bank holiday weekend. The Council recently started trialling new measures to reduce verge side parking around Rutland Water in response to concerns about road safety and environmental damage. Parking on footways, cycle tracks and verges can cause road safety issues and obstruct emergency access, as well as harming plants and wildlife in environmentally sensitive areas.
As part of a trial developed with the Rutland Water Partnership, parking on footways, cycle paths and verges is now banned within a designated zone around Rutland Water. The zone is signposted at entry and exit points and monitored by civil enforcement officers during busy periods, including weekends and bank holidays.
The trial will be reviewed after a maximum of 18 months to consider its impact and assess whether the new measures have been successful. “Lots of drivers will have spotted the temporary signs that mark out the designated Rutland Water Area. Our parking officers have also been out talking to motorists about the new measures and why they’ve been introduced. The restrictions we’re trialling have been developed with the Rutland Water Partnership and representatives from local Parish Councils. Together, we want to encourage sensible parking, reduce the number of cars blocking paths and access routes at busy times, and make sure the reservoir remains a safe and enjoyable place to visit, for everyone.”
Lucy Stephenson, Cabinet Member for Highways The Rutland Water Partnership is a collaborative group comprising agencies, companies and individuals with a particular interest in the Rutland Water environment.
For more information, please see our Parking page https://www.rutland.gov.uk/my-community/parking/ or contact: parkingmanagement@rutland.gov.uk.
A Council tenant has been banned from entering his flat for a period of three months following years of disruptive behaviour and suspected drug dealing. The Council secured a three-month Closure Order at Mansfield Magistrates Court on 10th April 2019, which means that no one can enter the property at 18 Redforde Park Avenue in Retford, including the tenant, Lee Charles.
The 46-year-old is suspected of dealing drugs from the property due to the high number of people that frequently visited the flat, sometimes several times a day and often for just a short period, in addition to drug paraphernalia being found in and around the flat. The Closure Order follows years of anti-social behaviour that included noise and shouting, which disturbed fellow residents of the block of flats and had a detrimental impact upon their health.
The Council obtained a Suspended Possession Order in December 2017 in an attempt to force Mr Charles to comply with the terms of his Tenancy Agreement. However, following a lull in activity between December 2017 and May 2018, activity at the flat increased again and the ASB returned to previous levels. Alan Heppenstall, ASB Team Leader at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “The Council’s ASB Team has worked in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, our Housing Team and local residents to secure this Closure Order. It means that after a prolonged period of unsettling behaviour, Lee Charles and his associates will not be able to return to the address for a period of at least three months.
“We’d like to thank residents for their patience and assistance while this matter was investigated and brought to a successful conclusion. The evidence and information they provided was invaluable and allowed us to make this successful application.”
Alison Craig, Head of Housing at Bassetlaw District Council, added: “Preventing someone from entering their home is a last resort before taking possession of the property. However, the Council felt that it has exhausted all other ways of forcing Charles to change his behaviour and an application for a Closure Order was the only option left available. I hope that the residents of Redforde Park Avenue are now able to enjoy a normal and peaceful life.”
PC Nathan Thomas, from Retford Neighbourhood Policing Team, added: “It’s vital that Nottinghamshire Police work in partnership with Bassetlaw Council and local residents to obtain Closure Orders like this one. There have been long-standing issues regarding this property and its tenant Lee Charles. We’re pleased at the court’s decision to impose the Closure Notice and take action against those who commit anti-social behaviour in Retford.”
Nottingham boxer Leigh Wood produced a stunning performance at The Motorpoint Arena earlier this month and in doing so put his home city well and truly back on the map.
The
Commonwealth Featherweight champion successfully defended his title
against Ryan Doyle on Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom show. Remarkably, it
was almost six years since Nottingham hosted such an event. SKY TV
provided exclusive coverage of the JD Sports NXTGEN extravaganza and
it proved to be a big hit in more ways than one.
Following the
retirement of Carl Froch, the locals have been starved of such nights
at the home of the Nottingham Panthers, but thanks to the ability,
professionalism and showmanship of Wood, we can expect more of the
same sooner than later.
Leigh Wood – image courtesy of DKO Imagery
It’s almost a second
coming for Leigh, who’s now being managed by Dave Coldwell and
reunited with former trainer Ian Grant. After a frustrating period
under his former management he’s not only injury free but is
earning the calibre of fights that his talent has warranted.
On Friday 10th
May I arrived at the arena early to take advantage of the decent
undercard, what struck me straight away was the wave of anticipation
and excitement among the ever-swelling crowd. It was akin to the mind
of a young child on Christmas eve, but one that hadn’t received a
present since 2012.
Wood entered the ring
to the poignancy of Dirty Money’s “I’m coming home”
soundtrack, a more fitting tune you could not wish to hear on such a
special night.
As the bell sounded for
round one the hometown boy looked a little tentative, but despite
Doyle taking centre of the ring for most of the opening three minutes
Wood landed more shots and edged ahead early doors. For those who
weren’t in attendance, that was the closest that the challenger
would get to the Nottingham man all evening. The next nine rounds can
only be described as dominant and comprehensive in favour of the
reigning champion.
Those early facets of
pressure and expectancy of performing in front of his home crowd
quickly dissipated as Wood cast off the shackles and worked his way
through the gears with real quality. Round by round the Gedling boxer
landed some heavy shots on his opponent.
The crowd were loving
every moment of it too, at times it felt like the City Ground as a
catalogue of Nottingham Forest chants reverberated throughout the
arena. This was music to the ears of Leigh Wood, himself a genuine
Reds supporter and a man who proudly displays the club’s crest on
his shorts whenever he goes into battle. Such is Leigh’s affinity
with his football club, the Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas
Randall QC was ringside to reciprocate the support.
Leigh Wood bodyshoot v Ryan Doyle – image courtesy of DKO Imagery
In round five Wood
really turned the screw and asserted himself upon Doyle, who looked
physically hurt in the process, suffering a bloodied nose for his
troubles. Wood successfully switched between orthodox and southpaw
with absolute cohesion as he landed a volley of shots at the ropes
before finishing with big left hand at the bell.
The question on the
lips of the thousands inside the Motorpoint Arena was not if, but
when would the champion would knock out his challenger. Ryan Doyle
suffered more injuries, this time to his left eye. However, to his
credit, the Manchester fighter stood tall and refused to go quietly.
In stark contrast, Leigh Wood looked virtually unscathed, the absence
of injury to his body made it look like he’d been jogging through
Gedling country park as opposed to the latter rounds of a
Commonwealth title fight.
Leigh Wood victorious over Ryan Doyle – image courtesy of DKO Imagery
Then came the perfect
ending as Wood produced a stunning knock out in round ten. Despite
taking his foot off the gas in the previous round it only led Doyle
into a false sense of security, and what a finish it was. Wood threw
a right to knock his opponent off balance, followed up with some
quick-fire shots against the ropes before unleashing a beautiful left
hook to end the contest in style.
Eddie Hearn was full of
praise and hinted at a return to the arena with Leigh Wood at the top
of the bill, “we’ve been waiting six years to come back to
Nottingham, this City’s got a fighter who can headline major shows”
said Hearn.
And, who wouldn’t
have been impressed by the Gedling man in his first defence of the
Commonwealth belt? Wood not only showed the nation’s viewers that
he’s an outstanding boxer but also that he has the skill set to
compete at european and possibly world title level in the future.
Hearn also went on to say, “boxing has a big future in Nottingham again and it’s all because of Leigh Wood!” Solid proof that the 30-year-old, with those lightning fast hands, has brought back that loving feeling to the City he loves so much.
A fire has caused over £30,000 worth of damage to Arnot Hill Park play area and the council are asking for any witnesses to come forward. The fire, which is believed to have been caused deliberately, has damaged the main tower slide in the children’s park and could cost £32,000 to repair. The park is expected to be closed for at least a week whilst the slide is removed.
The incident has been reported to Nottinghamshire Police and CCTV in the park is being looked at by the council’s Public Protection team. The park was refurbished in June 2018 after it received £124,000 external funding thanks to a joint bid to WREN from the council and the Friends of Arnot Hill Park group. If anyone saw anything that could help find who did this, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Deputy Chief Executive, Mike Hill said;
“This is an appalling act of vandalism on a children’s play area. We are working with the police to catch whoever did this damage and are studying the park’s CCTV for any evidence. If anybody saw anything please contact the Police.”
As part of its £60 million project to improve the water and waste network in Newark, Severn Trent has worked in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council to provide additional flooding protection to over 40 homes. The FTSE 100 Company installed better and bigger sewers in the town, and with support from Nottinghamshire County Council, an additional 43 road gullies have now been installed to further protect homes and businesses from surface flooding.
Councillor John Cottee, chairman for Communities and Place committee said, “This is a great example of how partnership working can really benefit local residents by reducing flood risk, minimising disruption and saving money. “Our gullies – which are designed to reduce flood risk along the highways – were installed by Severn Trent as part of its major work, meaning we have avoided the need for a separate set of roadworks and further disruption for residents.
“It is of course a far better use of public money working in this way. It follows similar joint working with Severn Trent as part of recent projects in Mansfield, Hucknall and Lowdham. Where practical, we’ll continue this type of joint working for even more schemes around the county.”
Nick Wallace, design manager from Severn Trent said, “Nottinghamshire County Council have been instrumental in the success of our project in Newark, and we can’t thank them enough for their continued support since work started. With their contribution to the new road-side gullies, it means that now there’s even more lasting benefits to the work we’ve been doing in the town. “The gullies will work alongside the new sewer system, and it means that when it rains, the rain water can quickly make its way into the bigger sewers, and not cause any flooding or problems on the road.” Severn Trent has been working in Newark since 2016 with working partners BNM Alliance carrying out the work on its behalf.
The company say that when all work is completed, 400 homes and businesses will be protected from flooding, and that nearly all of those properties are now benefiting from the project. Severn Trent say that when the project is complete, Newark will benefit from 15 miles of new and improved water and sewer pipes, ensuring the town is protected from flooding and has a reliable water supply to last generations.
Nick continues: “As our work in Newark is nearly coming to an end, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank the people of Newark who have been nothing but supportive and patience throughout our project, while we have been completing some incredible feats of engineering in their town.”
This month’s aerial photo shows Nottingham Castle
covered in scaffolding halfway through its £30m two year renovation. The project
will see new galleries, a new visitor centre, remodelled grounds and improved
access to caves in the hill beneath. The castle will reopen to the public in
summer 2020. 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.
I start playing Keyboard at age 14 and decided after
only a handful of lessons that I wanted to teach and pass on such a wonderful
gift. After four years studying my Keyboard, Piano & Music Theory Grades
& achieving a National Diploma in Popular Music, I started working at Fox’s
Music in Nottingham where I remained for 3 years learning all I could about the
world of Digital Pianos & Keyboards.
When I was 21, and had achieved all my Music Grades,
I finally got my first chance to teach, Fox’s Music had been bought out by
William’s Music who had then gone into liquidation. Roger Hagarty (Fox’s Music
& Williams Music Manager) decided to open his own music store called Roger’s
Music and invited me to open my own Teaching Studio on the premises. I jumped at
the chance and have never looked back.
But in March 2019 Sean Cumberland (Owner of Roger’s
Music since 2016) decided to cease trading. This caused me to make a big
decision regarding the Music School.
So, after months of preparation my NEW Teaching
Studio is now OPEN!
Here at the Studio I believe learning to play Piano
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If you would like to have a go at playing Piano or
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LOCAL MP Mark Spencer
has raised his concerns over plans to sell off two nature reserves in
the Sherwood constituency.
Reed Pond in Lambley,
and Osmanthorpe Orchard in Edingley are two nature reserves owned by
the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (NWT). Recently, the Trust have
announced their intention to sell the two nature reserves through an
auction process.
The MP has stated he
doesn’t want to see the reserves closed to the public, and is
lobbying the Trust to keep them open. The MP has also contacted
relevant local bodies, such as local residents and Parish Councils in
both areas, and is now discussing possible avenues for how the
reserves could stay open.
Although the MP doesn’t
have any direct say over the Nature reserves themselves, as they are
the responsibility of the Trust, Mr Spencer believes they should
remain open and undeveloped both for the public good and the
environmental benefits they bring to the local people and area.
Discussing the proposed
sell off, Mr Spencer said:
“I have been
contacted by many residents over the last couple of weeks regarding
these two fabulous natures reserves which are currently owned by
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. It is regrettable that NWT are to
have the two sites valued and then sold through an auction.”
“I am disappointed
that NWT have chosen to sell these two sites and the feeling of
dismay and concern amongst residents of Lambley and Edingley just
shows that nature reserves are there for the people to use and enjoy
and therefore it may be possible to think about getting ‘community
bids’ together and of course all Parish Councils are on-board and
aware of the situation.”
“I am reassured that
Reed Pond in particular is not for development and that NWT are
assuring me that they want the sites to stay in use for public
enjoyment2
“I am liaising with
NWT and local Parish Councils and will keep constituents up to date
via press releases and social media.”
The MP advised local
residents to get in touch with both him and the Wildlife Trust to let
them know their feelings on the proposed sell off of the nature
reserves.
Mark Spencer has
urgently contacted the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to try to keep
the reserves open.
It might not feel like summer at the moment, but there are lots of outdoor events coming up in and around Nottingham this month. Here’s my pick to keep you entertained come rain or shine. This month sees a surprising amount of unique events. The big addition to the city’s entertainment scene for 15 days this May is The Magnificent Spiegel Tent. The beautiful, century-old travelling dance hall will again visit the Old Market Square to host a packed schedule of events. Highlights include The Gilded Merkin Burlesque and Cabaret, Bamalama-singsong, The Cabaret of Dreams, Yoga and Zumba sessions, plus comedian Milton Jones (4-18 May)
Meet the stars from Star Trek; The Next Generation as EM-Con returns to the Motorpoint Arena (4-5 May), and from space to the world of Unlimited Wellbeing as three great shows in one visit the Arena on 12th May featuring Health & Fitness, Holistic and Hair & Beauty with over 200 leading health and wellbeing professionals exhibiting.
If you’re a fan of fitness, the Sunrise City 5k takes place on 17th May The early morning walk/run will take in famous landmarks, including Nottingham Castle and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem before a picturesque return along the Notts-Beeston Canal or you can make the most of a spring evening and join like-minded runners in a Sunset 5k or 1.5k fun run around Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton Campus in support the work of the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre. The route will include the nature trail and surrounding areas. There’ll even be a BBQ at the finish, so runners and their friends and family can purchase a bite to eat (7May)
Our four legged friend also have their own fun days this month. Take them along to Newstead Abbey this bank holiday and enjoy the fantastic dog show put on by the Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre. Enter your pooch in one of the many fun categories. Stay late on the Sunday and listen to live music (5-6 May), or visit Thoresby Park (27 May) with demonstrations, activities and have a go sessions.
If you fancy something a little calmer, why not see the sun rise, enjoy the morning’s peaceful atmosphere and soak up the sounds of spring at Dawn Chorus for International Dawn Chorus Day (5th May) at Sherwood Forest. If, like me, rising before dawn is not for you, there’s also an early morning walk at Budby South Forest, or maybe join the free Photo Walk (4 May) at Thoresby Park for photo lovers, all ages, all abilities, all cameras! A chance for you to have a little creative ‘photo me-time’ and pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you make better photos.
Bring along your picnic chairs, rugs, blankets, and dancing shoes as outdoor cinema begins at Rufford Park! Dress up and sing or dance along to the evening films (3,4,5 May)
Festival season is also upon us with the first of the year taking place at Southwell Racecourse (4-6 May ) with a large indoor Grandstand bursting with Antiques, Collectables & Vintage items. Newstead Abbey are also holding a craft and gift fair (25-27 May) and Castle Rock Brewery celebrate all things facial hair with their Brewery Beer’d Festival with the second running of The Grand-Tashional and an great evening of racing. Enjoy live music and a showcase of their excellent range of brews.
Music Lovers will be pleased to know that the Dot to Dot Festival also returns to various venues around the City (26 May) unearthing the hottest new talent around, alongside established acts from all over the globe. As well as the festivals of course there is the usual line-up of talent to look forward to. The Royal Concert Hall plays host to the Vamps (1 May), Marc Almond (6 May) and Katherine Jenkins (17 May) while down the road at the Motorpoint Arena there’s Olly Murs (6-7 May) and Rod Stewart (28 May). Hit musicals Kinky Boots (27 May – 8 June), Calendar Girls (25 May – 6 June) and Annie (20-25 May) are all worth going along to see at the Theatre Royal. Annie stars Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood as Mrs Hannigan. You can catch some of the Strictly Professional Dancers in action with their own show (7-8 May)
There’s drama on the cards at the Theatre Royal this month with Educating Rita (13-18 May) and Girl on the Train (20-25 May). Nottingham Playhouse also host The Memory of Water (3-18 May) while The Lace Market Theatre has The Step Mother (28 May – 1 June)
Food lovers can enjoy Beer and Cheese tasting at The School of Artisan Food. Be guided through the tasting experience by the head brewer of the Welbeck Abbey Brewery, Claire Monk and the School’s dairy expert Katy Fenwick and sample a wide selection of artisan cheeses from across the British Isles, paired with a range of hand-crafted beers from the Welbeck Abbey Brewery (19 May).
You will also be pleased to know that Nottingham’s favourite butcher, Johnny Pusztai, finally opens his Snobby Butcher Restaurant this month in Sherwood. Finally, how often do we go on tours on holiday and yet never do it at home? Take a staycation and find history galore right here on your doorstep. You can learn all about it while taking one of the many tours around the city, such as the Robin Hood Town Tour (4,11,18,25 May) the Nutty Nottingham tour (4,11,25 May) the Book Lovers Walk. (5 May) or the Magic Lantern Tour of the Theatre Royal (18/5)
*Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary. There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise
Residents in Daybrook and Redhill will soon have the chance to access free environmentally-friendly travel advice, information and incentives right on their doorstep as part of a Nottinghamshire County Council scheme.
Known as Travel Choice the scheme comes on the back of funding from the Department for Transport which will see travel advisors visiting approximately 5,000 Daybrook households that have opted in to find out more about their travel options, between Friday 10 May and Saturday 1 June 2019.
It follows a successful scheme that launched in Mansfield, Newark and West Bridgford in 2018, which was well received with more than 3,000 residents taking part.
Personalised travel planning advisor, Ross Paradise said:
“Talking to residents on their doorstep is a really great way to engage people who have opted in to find out more about their local travel options. We’re giving out information about greener travel as well as discussing the benefits to their general wellbeing.
“We’re finding that people are really engaging in these conversations as looking after the environment is a really key subject in the public eye at the moment, so discussing how residents can reduce their own carbon footprint is being really well received.”
The travel advisors are offering personalised travel plans based on conversations they have with each Daybrook resident, offering a travel pack full of tailored information including local bus and cycle maps, car sharing information, and other environmentally friendly travel tips which enable people to do their bit to improve the air quality in the Daybrook area.
Councillor John Cottee, committee chairman for Communities and Place said: “While many residents are already doing their bit for the environment, this free advice and information could help make a positive impact on residents’ health through active travel like walking and cycling. “
Ahead of the door-to-door visits by travel advisors, residents will have received a postcard with a brief overview of what to expect, with an option to opt-out or to request a specific piece of travel information.
The Travel Choice scheme will be rolled out in Mansfield and Newark again in Summer 2019
