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Baby it’s cold outside, so wrap up warm because there are a number of outdoor activities this month. Take a walk through the majestic snowdrops and enjoy the views at Holme Pierrepont before taking a look around Holme Pierrepont Hall itself (3 – 28 Feb), or enjoy the snowdrop walk and winter garden at Hodstock Priory (9 – 17 Feb) Every February the Priory’s 12 acre Horse Acre Wood is carpeted with beautiful snowdrops. Visitors travel along the signposted walk through the spectacular scene of approximately four million of these short lived seasonal flowers. For those after a truly relaxing experience, beautiful country hotel, Ye Olde Bell, a short drive from Hodsock Priory, is offering a special rate of £99 B&B for a double room based on 2 sharing for any guests visiting the snowdrops at Hodsock.
The hotel in the village of Barnby Moor dates back to the 17th century and there’s also the option to book into their luxurious spa for a wide range of pampering treats to beat those winter blues.

Do something different on a Friday night this month and learn about the night sky in general, particularly naked eye celestial delights such as the planets, aurora, meteors and stars at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & National Nature Reserve (2 Feb). Sticking with the space theme, but much closer to earth, you can enjoy free cultural events in the city after dark (8 Feb) as part of this years Light Night Take a journey across the City from the canal side to the Creative Quarter and beyond as you discover stunning light installations, exciting performances and plenty of opportunities to get involved – all inspired by the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 spaceflight and landing of the first man on the moon.

For something totally different in the dark, join Derbyshire Pony Trekking for a unique pony trek in the dark at Upper Langwith, Mansfield (16 Feb) For a more relaxing experience, head over to Stonebridge City Farm and experience a truly magical and mindful time around rabbits (17 Feb).
It’s all about pigs however as we celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the pig. Nottingham City Council and Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will be holding celebrations in the Old Market Square (2 Feb) and Lakeside Arts hold their annual New Year Gala.

Enjoy fascinating performances by professional artists including Chinese Erhu, Guzheng and Bamboo Flute music, together with spectacular group-coordinated Kung Fu routines (9-10 Feb). Also celebrating is The Harley Gallery in Worksop. 2019 marks their 25th anniversary and see the return of the popular Open Exhibition which runs until 24th March. If creating your own arts, crafts and clothing is your thing then head to the Materials Recovery Facility in Mansfield (11 Feb) for ‘Scraps to Scarves’ and the recycled craft workshop (21 Feb)

If you want to be part of this months entertainment, join the De Vere Orchard Hotel in Nottingham for a night of Murder Mystery and suspense as you play detective to work out ‘whodunnit’, or get ready for a night of killer passion at the National Justice Museum’s 1940s Murder Mystery event (15 Feb)

If you’d rather watch the entertainment this month, there’s plenty to choose from. The most famous love story of them all, Romeo and Juliet visits the Theatre Royal (19- 23 Feb) and while we’re on the subject of desire, Tennessee Williams’ explosive 1947 domestic drama; A Streetcar Named Desire is on at The Lace Market Theatre 28 Jan – 2 Feb).

Willie Russell’s legendary Blood Brothers visits The Theatre Royal (12-16 Feb) and, written by the daughter of a Nottingham miner, the regional premiere of Wonderland begins at Nottingham Playhouse (8 – 23 Feb)
If you need a laugh to lift your spirits and forget about the miserable weather outside, Sandi Toksvig brings her brand new, one-woman comedy show to the Royal Concert Hall (7 Feb) and Tony Jameson visits The Canalhouse (20 Feb) The gang from The Full Monty should hot things up at The Theatre Royal (4-9). Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, the hilarious and heartfelt production has received standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award.

Keeeeep Dancing as the Strictly Come Dancing live extravaganza comes to the Motorpoint Arena (5/6 Feb) and Brendon Cole brings a night of beautiful ballroom magic and high-energy latin passion to the Royal Concert Hall (20 Feb).

Of course there’s plenty of music to look forward to this month too. Ozzy Osbourne kicks off his farewell world tour ‘No More Tours’ tour at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena (1 Feb) which will celebrate more than five decades as a performer (both as a solo artist and as lead singer of Black Sabbath).

Slightly less controversial is the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performing on the same evening at The Royal Concert Hall. This month also sees Don Brocco play The Motorpoint Arena (7 Feb), Tears for Fears play their rescheduled date at The Motorpoint Arena (13 Feb). The Kaiser Chiefs visit Rock City on the same night. Paul Carrack returns to The Royal Concert (14 Feb) followed by The London Sinfonietta (15 Feb).

The stars of this years X-Factor come to The Motorpoint Arena (15 Feb) and we have an evening of 50’s nostalgia with the Billy Fury Story: Halfway to Paradise at the Royal Concert Hall (19 Feb)

Finally, foodies should get book themselves a table at the Japanese supper club with The Little Ramen Shop at Debbie Bryan (21 Feb) and romantics rejoice as The Holiday Inn at Castle Marina offer valentines packages from 11 Feb. Enjoy food by head chef Liam Woodward and take advantage of a special room package in the deal. Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary. There is cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise

As couples plan for their big day for 2019 now is the time to get into shape. and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives. For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough. You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there? Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels. Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect.

The majority of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off the peg.’ You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size. Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day!

12 months before…
Choose a wedding date
Decide on a budget
Make a list of guests and decide on numbers
Book your Church/Ceremony location
Book your reception venue/caterers
Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man
Start looking for The Dress!
Choose and book your photographer

8 months before…
Choose bridesmaids’ dresses
Book entertainment
Choose and order your wedding cake.
Make an appointment with your chosen florist

6 months before…
Give Notice of Marriage
Purchase or hire menswear
Select your wedding rings

4 months before…
Send out your wedding invitations
Arrange fittings for the wedding dress and menswear

1 month before…
Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man
Enjoy your hen and stag parties!

2 weeks before…
Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant people

1 week before…
Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear
Have all your beauty treatments.
Drink plenty of water and have some early nights. Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!

Finding the perfect venue is likely to be at the top of any newly engaged couples list. With the venue playing a vital role in the success of your day it’s the big decision you really need to get right. Just like viewing a new property it is easy to become overexcited and fall in love with a place without checking the venue can cater to your requirements, so hitched.co.uk are here to answer that question – how to choose a wedding venue?

Wait until you get the feeling Much like finding your dress, the shoes, a new home, it is true that when you view venues you will know if it is right for you. You need to be able to picture yourself there on the day and ensure the style of the building both exterior and interior will work with the theme of your wedding. Finding the right venue in our opinion is the most important factor, once you fall in love with somewhere before rushing in to anything at the very least check the following match your criteria: Is it the right location?

Where will your guests be coming from? If they are not local, choosing a venue that is easily accessible, has accommodation on site or hotels in close proximity is desirable. If you have guests coming from abroad how far is the closest international airport? These factors may play a role in your decision making.

Is the capacity right for you?
Think about whether you need a large capacity wedding venue or a smaller and more intimate wedding venue. The size of the venue is just as important, too small for your number of guests and the room will feel stuffy and overcrowded, too big and guests will feel lost and the space will feel cold. When a space is empty it is hard to imagine how it will look when filled with tables. For this reason we would always advise viewing a venue when it is set up for a wedding. If this is not possible ask to see photographs, most venues should have a photo book or slide-show. Another tip is to ask for a seating plan of the room at capacity, this will give you a good idea of how much space there is and how comfortably your guests numbers will fit.

Ask about the flow of the day
Make sure the venue representative talks you through how a typical day runs. The flow of the day is crucial, any long pauses or delays and your guests will become bored. If your ceremony and reception is in the same room how long does the turnaround take, where will the guests be and what will they be doing?

This is also relevant between the reception meal and the evening dancing. The weather in the UK can be unpredictable to say the least! If it does rain does the venue have indoor space for the reception drinks? Do they provide a master of ceremonies/manager? This takes the stress off you and is the best way to make sure all your guests are where they are meant to be at all times. 

Check the timings 
Planning the time of your ceremony is a big decision; when do the venue advise? In our experience weddings of 8-9 hours work well, any longer than this and the atmosphere dwindles towards the end, you want your wedding to end on a high! Also bear in mind where the majority of people will be coming from on the day, leave plenty of time for people to get ready and arrive. Also ask, what set up time is included in the hire fee, when will your suppliers have access to the room and when do things need to be collected?

Think about the lighting. Lighting plays an important part in any event, if your ceremony is during the day does the room have lots of natural daylight? During the evening do they provide/ let you bring in candles? Cameras will be a big part of your day so practise your smiles! Bearing this in mind what is the surrounding area around your venue like? Where will your photographs be? If you are looking at a central town hall where will you take outdoor photographs?

The view from the venue and any outdoor space is also a massive plus not only for photographs but for your guests enjoyment. Does the venue have grounds or ample outdoor space – this is useful if you have children attending and for guests to stretch their legs for ten minutes after the reception meal. Check the finer details. At the venue viewing stage you will not know every detail of your day however you must ask the venue what is not permitted…. If you envisage a romantic candlelit winter ceremony check the venue permits candles!

If you are having your ceremony at the same venue can you throw confetti? Finding these details out early in the planning stage before you book is essential, you are likely to have an idea of what your day will be like and the venue needs to be able to live up to this, for this reason write a list of…..
Make a list of your non-negotiable’s
Before viewing any venues sit down with your partner and discuss any non-negotiable’s these could include: Budget – will the venue be able to provide everything you need within your budget, is VAT included in the price, are staff gratuities added and if so are they optional? Catering – What type of cuisine would you like? Can the venue provide this?

Suppliers – do you have artistic friends that want to bake the cake or take the photographs? If so check the venue will permit this or do you need to use their recommended suppliers? Live music – if you would like a band does the venue permit this? If you would like a string quartet during reception drinks do the venue allow music outside? Fireworks, sparklers, flame eaters etc. – if you have any different entertainment ideas check your venue will allow it.

Finding your venue will be one of the big milestones in your wedding planning and will determine your date, location and therefore will impact a lot of your other wedding planning decisions. You may even want to consider finding a wedding dress that perfectly suits your venue.

Ashfield District Council is seeking public feedback on a proposed new plan to reshape Sutton Town Centre. All Town Centres are undergoing fundamental change and it is important that the Council with its partners, leads Sutton into a more prosperous future. Sutton is a traditional small town centre with a mix of national and independent retailers, along with a successful indoor shopping centre and a market. The Council has recently provided investment into Sutton with a £1.4m refurbishment of the indoor market and shop front grants to bring empty properties back into productive use.

The Spatial Masterplan will be a valuable document to underpin future investment into Sutton, including a multi-million pound bid to the Government’s Future High Street Fund to help make Sutton a 21st Century Town Centre. The Spatial Masterplan and its high level covering statement aims to provide a framework for future investment and development to transform Sutton as a place into a real destination. It looks to maximise the opportunities for Sutton and capitalise on its existing assets. Importantly, the plan also considers opportunities for the town centre’s future in areas such as its night time economy, public realm and office accommodation.
In particular it:

• Provides a consensus and common understanding of Sutton Town Centre as a place – its character and identity.

• Establishes a clear vision for Sutton Town Centre to guide its development and improvements to 2029.

• Provides clear design principles for subsequent new development/projects with an emphasis on sustainability.

• Identifies sites and building where redevelopment and improvements will be encouraged.

• Aims to improve links to and within the Town Centre for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.

• Sets out how developments/projects and initiatives could be delivered, who would be involved in delivery, how they might be funded and by what mechanism.

• Provides an evidence base for the emerging Local Plan.

Councillor Jason Zadrozny, Leader of Ashfield District Council said: “Our town centres provide vitally important functions, such as being a focal point for local communities, a centre for economic activity, job creation and retention, transport hubs, spaces for leisure and, increasingly, places to live.
“It is vitally important for the Council to promote and support the role of our town centres by taking a positive approach to their growth, management and adaptation. The Sutton Town Centre Spatial Masterplan will be a key document in ensuring we fulfil our aspirations. “We hope to see as much public feedback as possible during this consultation period, because this is vital when it comes to shaping the future of our town centres.”

A public consultation on the Spatial Masterplan and supporting paper – Sutton Town Centre: Rethink, Repurpose, Remake, will take place from Wednesday 23rd January 2019 and close at 5.00pm on Friday 22nd February 2019. A copy of the Spatial Masterplan is available to view here, at the following libraries – Sutton, Huthwaite, Skegby, Kirkby, Hucknall and Selston; at the Council Offices on Urban Road, Kirkby; Brook Street, Sutton in Ashfield and; Watnall Road, Hucknall. Further information on submitting representations are also available at these locations.
Representations should preferably be submitted using the representation form, to Ashfield District Council, Forward Planning Section. The Forward Planning Team are happy to provide further information or assistance if required on telephone number 01623 457383 or via email at localplan@ashfield.gov.uk

Ashfield District Council is seeking public feedback on a proposed new plan to reshape Sutton Town Centre. All Town Centres are undergoing fundamental change and it is important that the Council with its partners, leads Sutton into a more prosperous future. Sutton is a traditional small town centre with a mix of national and independent retailers, along with a successful indoor shopping centre and a market. The Council has recently provided investment into Sutton with a £1.4m refurbishment of the indoor market and shop front grants to bring empty properties back into productive use.

The Spatial Masterplan will be a valuable document to underpin future investment into Sutton, including a multi-million pound bid to the Government’s Future High Street Fund to help make Sutton a 21st Century Town Centre. The Spatial Masterplan and its high level covering statement aims to provide a framework for future investment and development to transform Sutton as a place into a real destination. It looks to maximise the opportunities for Sutton and capitalise on its existing assets. Importantly, the plan also considers opportunities for the town centre’s future in areas such as its night time economy, public realm and office accommodation.
In particular it:

• Provides a consensus and common understanding of Sutton Town Centre as a place – its character and identity

• Establishes a clear vision for Sutton Town Centre to guide its development and improvements to 2029

• Provides clear design principles for subsequent new development/projects with an emphasis on sustainability

• Identifies sites and building where redevelopment and improvements will be encouraged.

• Aims to improve links to and within the Town Centre for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.

• Sets out how developments/projects and initiatives could be delivered, who would be involved in delivery, how they might be funded and by what mechanism.

• Provides an evidence base for the emerging Local Plan.

Councillor Jason Zadrozny, Leader of Ashfield District Council said: “Our town centres provide vitally important functions, such as being a focal point for local communities, a centre for economic activity, job creation and retention, transport hubs, spaces for leisure and, increasingly, places to live.
“It is vitally important for the Council to promote and support the role of our town centres by taking a positive approach to their growth, management and adaptation. The Sutton Town Centre Spatial Masterplan will be a key document in ensuring we fulfil our aspirations. “We hope to see as much public feedback as possible during this consultation period, because this is vital when it comes to shaping the future of our town centres.”

A public consultation on the Spatial Masterplan and supporting paper – Sutton Town Centre: Rethink, Repurpose, Remake, will take place from Wednesday 23rd January 2019 and close at 5.00pm on Friday 22nd February 2019. A copy of the Spatial Masterplan is available to view here, at the following libraries – Sutton, Huthwaite, Skegby, Kirkby, Hucknall and Selston; at the Council Offices on Urban Road, Kirkby; Brook Street, Sutton in Ashfield and; Watnall Road, Hucknall.

Further information on submitting representations are also available at these locations. Representations should preferably be submitted using the representation form, to Ashfield District Council, Forward Planning Section. The Forward Planning Team are happy to provide further information or assistance if required on telephone number 01623 457383 or via email at localplan@ashfield.gov.uk

A new £120,000 park and play area will be built on Haywood Road, Mapperley after funding was secured by Gedling Borough Council and The Haywood Road Community Association from WREN, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by waste and resource management company FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.

WREN confirmed this week that funding of £70,000 has been awarded towards the park and the council will provide a further £50,000. Earlier this year, the council announced that Haywood Road Community Centre and its bowling green, which was proposed to be sold to housing developers, would be saved by the council after listening to the concerns of hundreds of residents about its potential closure. Plans for the park were approved in September and include a rope pyramid, seesaws, slide, roundabout, balance beams, swings, picnic tables, benches and a table tennis area. The park is expected to open by Easter 2019.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said; “It’s absolutely brilliant news to find out the funding from WREN has been secured, meaning we can make this new park and play area a reality.
We listened to what our residents wanted to happen at the site and I would like to thank everyone involved for their support in getting this great community asset ready for everyone to enjoy.” Paul Drury, Treasurer of Haywood Road Community Association said; “Everyone is absolutely delighted, so many people in our community came together, first to save Haywood Road community centre from closure, then to campaign to stop the Green being sold to developers and now we have managed to secure funding to turn it into a wonderful park. Thank you to GBC for listening to the people of Mapperley and doing the right thing.”

Cheryl Raynor, WREN’s local grant manager said; “We are delighted to be supporting the Haywood Road Park and Play Area Development project and pleased that our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for young people. WREN is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we’re really looking forward to seeing this one take shape soon.”

Nottinghamshire County Council Leader, Councillor Kay Cutts MBE joined gritter driver Paul Davis for the first part of his four-hour gritting run out from Gamston depot to the east of Nottingham on the night of (Thursday, 24 January). Temperatures have been below seasonal norms this past week, with sustained periods of below zero temperatures which has required seven treatments of the county’s main routes within four days. Over the coming days it is expected that the weather will be slightly warmer, but then a further cold spell is expected from Sunday onwards.

Councillor Cutts was keen to see what a typical gritting run involved and used the opportunity to personally thank some of the gritter drivers for their hard work, both so far this year but particularly during the harsh conditions experienced last winter. The Leader joined the route which covered parts of the Radcliffe-on-Trent division, which she represent, including Shelford Tops, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Holme Pierrepont, and Gamston.

She said: “I want to thank all of our gritting crews based across our four depots at Gamston, Bilsthorpe, Newark and Markham Moor for their continued hard work, unfailing team spirit, and their tenacity during last winter’s particularly trying weather conditions. “And it was great to meet some of them in person last night as they prepared to head out on their various routes and then join Paul, one of our drivers, in his cab to experience first-hand what a gritting run involves. “What struck me was the effort and planning that goes into ensuring our gritting operations run effectively during the winter season, and also the experience and enthusiasm that exists within the team of drivers’

Last night the council’s 23 crews were out spreading salt on all of our A and B main roads and bus routes and our gritting teams are also likely to be out in the evenings from Sunday, according to the five-day forecast. “It’s been a slower start to the gritting season this year. So far we’ve been out 33 times, compared to 44 times at the same point last year, when we clocked up a total of 146 runs over the whole winter. But we’re just as prepared – stockpiling well above the Government’s recommended amounts of salt, “ added Councillor Cutts. “Our annual maintenance budget is £2.5m which is a sizeable amount and we often get asked why we don’t grit all of our roads. The truth is that we could do this, but that would cost an extra £5.2m, plus an additional £8m for the related equipment and extra salt storage each year.”

Driver, Paul Davis, who has been gritting our 1,560 km of road network for over 30 years, added: “Councillor Cutts was interested to see how the process works and to hear about how we coped with last winter’s Beast from the East. “Last year’s winter was one of the worst we have had for a number of years, and the snow that arrived in February was some of the most difficult conditions I have ever dealt with. But we are an experienced team and called on this to ensure the roads were as safe as possible.”
Every time the lorries go out, we grit an area the size of 100 large football pitches. And each gritting run can take over three hours – which means is that residents’ roads may be gritted sometime after the circuit starts. Councillor Cutts added: “For more rural communities, the cold weather can be particularly challenging for people getting to work, school or generally out and about, “added the Leader. “As well as salting roads, our gritting teams also make sure the 1,400-plus roadside grit bins across the county are full – these are for use by local communities on pavements and roads, but not private driveways. “We also have over 60 farmers on standby in case of severe weather, supported by 85 snow wardens who will help clear the roads as needed.”

When driving in wintery conditions, the County Council is advising people to plan their route with the help of our online maps which show which roads are gritted: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/gritting

For winter weather alerts and information, follow @NottsCC on Twitter.
To see a short video from Paul Davis on how grit works to melt ice on the roads: https://www.youtube.com
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Broxtowe’s Clean And Green Campaign has got off to a flying start since it launched in October, with real progress made in keeping the Borough tidy and improving parks and open spaces for all residents to enjoy.
Making Broxtowe Cleaner.

Since the Clean and Green campaign launched in October 2018:

• 63 litter bins have been refreshed.

• 10 Community Clean up events have taken place across the Borough with 170 local residents joining Community Clean Teams to take part in the events. Two more are due to take place before the end of March.

• Five individuals/groups who the Council wasn’t previously working with have been in touch about getting involved with the Clean and Green campaign.

• Up to five waste days are being planned for February and March to enable resident to dispose of their bulky waste.

• A further three waste days will take place at the Council’s Housing schemes over Easter.

• Initiatives to reduce fly tipping at New Road and Narrow Road, Watnall have been successful, including new signage.
There were 27 fly tipping incidents between April and August 2018 and this has since reduced to just two. Further work will now taking place at other hot spot sites, including the entrance to the sewage works on the A610.

Making Broxtowe Green
The Pride in Parks initiative was launched in March 2018 with £250,000 for improvements to parks and open spaces across the Borough approved in 2018/19 and a further £250,000 in 2019/20.

Since it launched:

• £5,000 of Pride in Parks funding was used to refurbish Broadgate Park play area in Beeston, alongside contributions from WREN, United Living North, Vinshire North and Tesco Bags of Help, giving a total scheme value of £87,000. It now features sand and water play tables, a giant swing, trampoline, climbing units and a 30 metre zip wire.

• In Nuthall, £47,500 worth of play area improvements were unveiled at Redbridge Drive in July and in January 2019, £30,000 worth of improvement works were unveiled at Basil Russell Playing Fields.

• The play area at Leyton Crescent in Beeston has benefited from its first major improvement works in over twenty years thanks to over £100,000 of funding from Pride in Parks, Nottinghamshire County Council, United Living and WREN.

• £5,000 worth of new play equipment has been installed at Shilo Recreation Ground in Awsworth, with further improvements planned to the cricket pavilion at The Lane Recreation Ground in 2019.

• In Brinsley, the wooden activity trail at Brinsley Recreation Ground has had new safety surfacing installed to make it a much more accessible and user friendly area. Improvement works to the value of £17,000 have also been undertaken in the main play area.

• In December 2018, children in Eastwood received an early Christmas present thanks to £28,000 worth of play area improvements at Mansfield Road Recreation Ground.

• Millfield Road Play Area in Kimberley reopened just before Christmas with a bigger area, new surfacing, new swings for older children and an extended range of facilities for younger children. The £20,000 for the improvement works came from the Pride in Parks scheme.

• £165,000 funding has been secured for new, state of the art facilities at Hickings Lane Recreation Ground in Stapleford thanks to £93,000 from WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund and £67,000 from the Pride in Parks scheme.

• Upcoming projects include Jubilee Park in Greasley, which is currently closed for refurbishment, Hickings Lane Recreation Ground Stapleford, where a successful funding bid will enable a fully refurbished play area and new Multi Use games area totalling £165,000 to be provided, King George’s Park, Bramcote, Sherman Drive Open Space, Chilwell and Hall Om Wong, Kimberley.

Local residents, businesses or community groups who are interested in getting involved in the Council’s Clean and Green campaign can download a resource pack at our Clean and Green webpage. https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/litter-and-street-cleansing/clean-and-green/

Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe, the local social prescribing service that supports those with long term physical or mental health conditions has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to offer their support for servicemen and women who have served their country at home or abroad. The Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe will now extend its service to help those with military backgrounds, assisting the work of Rushcliffe, Charnwood and Melton Borough Councils in supporting former and serving personnel in the area.

Upon commencing the programme, participants will be offered one to one support to create a personalised plan based on their goals and, if appropriate will connect with local groups and activities to help maintain their progress. Deputy Leader of the Council and Covenant Champion Councillor Debbie Mason said: “It is great to hear that another local service we work with has signed the Covenant, showing their support for those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. “We strive to give as much support as possible and Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe will provide another vital aspect of the support available in the Borough.” Liz Walker, Project Manager at Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe said: “It is an honour and a privilege to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the group.’’ “We meet and advise people from all walks of life here, including people who serve in the armed forces, their families and veterans who may need help and advice on all manner of topics. “By signing the covenant, we are proudly stating to all Armed Forces personnel that we support them fully and are here to help in any way we can.” The Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe project is a working partnership with GP’s, GP practices and others to empower and support individuals with long term conditions to take back control to improve their own lives.

In November 2018, the Councils were accredited with a silver award from the Armed Forces Covenant Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme acknowledging their awareness of the variety of transferable skills reservists, veterans and current personnel can bring to the civilian workplace. To find out more about Let’s Live Well in Rushcliffe please email LLWiR@nottshc.nhs.uk or call 07909 890699.

Rushcliffe Borough Council and local homeless charity the Friary have praised the generosity of residents who collectively donated over 12 tonnes of food and clothing to those in need. Residents across the Borough donated items when they placed their bin out for collection on the weeks of (January 7-11) and the authority’s waste team have been busy collecting the charitable gifts.

It is estimated that the number of donations has increased by a massive two tonnes since a similar effort in January last year. Deputy Leader Cllr Debbie Mason said: “The staggering number of clothes and food items donated this year is a wonderful achievement for the Borough. “Last year the waste teams collected a phenomenal 10 tonnes of donated items, so to surpass that figure this year is a true testament to the generosity of residents.

“It is magnificent how people have entered the spirit of this effort and ensured items are recycled in a manner where they will be warmly received by those who need them most.” Rushcliffe Borough Council’s waste teams have been dedicating extra hours to the cause by spending longer on their collections this week to collect the many donations. Volunteers will soon begin sorting the items so they can be used at the charity’s centre in West Bridgford, which offers advice, health and practical support services to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Sam Crawford, Chief Executive of the Friary said: “A massive thank you once again to the amazingly generous people of Rushcliffe. “These donations will now go straight to those in crisis and provide further basic essentials they require. “This will really help the Friary to continue assisting local people in need on their journey to recovery and independence.”
Visit @theFriary88 on twitter, www.the-friary.org.uk or call 0115 982 5448 to find out more about their services, how to contact them and how you can become involved in supporting their work.

Rushcliffe Borough Council staff also contributed to the collection efforts with a reverse advent calendar at their sites at Rushcliffe Arena, Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre and Abbey Road depot offices, that amassed hundreds of items.

Alongside Derbyshire police, we’re investigating, a series of incidents where offenders have distracted shop workers to commit burglaries. We had three incidents of this in Notts last week, the first happened in Rochester Walk in Clifton at around 12.30pm on 21 January, the other two both happened in Woodfield Road, Broxtowe at 12.25pm and 12.35pm on Wednesday (23 January 2019). Eight people are said to have been involved. On all occasions, some of them distracted the shop keeper whilst another made their way through to the private area.

A variety of jewellery was taken from the Clifton incident. Derbyshire police are investigating five similar incidents and we are treating the eight incidents as a spate. The group are believed to be travelling around in a car similar to either a silver Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira (pictured).

If you recognise those in the images or have any information that could help, please call us on 101 quoting incident 362 of 23 January. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.