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£35 MILLION INTU
VICTORIA CENTRE
300 construction jobs to be created
Top Class
A planning application design will bring announced last month
has been submitted to new elevation and with the submission of
create a new catering facade improvements, a planning application
cluster at intu Victoria and outside seating for the Lower More than 270 school pupils
Centre, Nottingham. will be incorporated Parliament Street from the county graduated from
The dining area will onto the existing entrance, designed to Children’s University.
cover two floors and piazza area, providing enhance the physical The children were joined by their
provide for up to animation to the street appearance of the families and carers at a ceremony
12 restaurants. The scene. southern elevation of to celebrate their achievements
proposal also includes The project is the the centre. in activities supported by the
a feature entrance next step of intu’s It is thought around scheme.
around the existing plans to invest over 300 jobs will be Students, wearing caps and
Grade II listed Clock £35 million in intu created when work gowns, collected their graduation
Tower at the centre. Victoria Centre, the starts next year. certificates on July 3/4 at
The company said the first stage of which was See page 10 Nottingham Trent University.
Children’s University aims to
support young people from
disadvantaged backgrounds.
See page 12
Elderly woman robbed on towpath
Police are appealing for witnesses after 11am on Monday 1 July as the victim bushes before pulling her to the floor and
a robbery on a popular walking route was walking from Castle Boulevard trying to steal her handbag.
in Nottingham left an elderly woman towards Sainsbury’s. The suspect is white, aged 20 to 25, slim,
fearing for her safety. The man, who was on a bike, rode past with dark hair, and he was wearing dark
It happened on the canal towpath around her on the path and waited behind nearby coloured clothing with the hood up.
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FLOWER POWER
Flower planting is part of an on-going project to help improve the local area
School children added some floral planted them in the Netherfield High compost and tools and Gedling Homes come to life.
for ten months.
ity
Phone theft
A man who stole mobile phones from
unsuspecting clubbers has been jailed
Sliman Kernouf, 31, was arrested at
BEE POPULATION DECLINE
Insecticide causes changes in honeybee genes, city researchers find
that pollinates one-third of the food exposed to additional stresses such
magic to their town centre when Street on June 25 as part of an on-going have also helped fund the project. Councillor Kathryn Fox, Portfolio Dogma in the city centre on May 12. that we eat, and insecticides, but this is as pests, disease and bad weather
they install a new flower display in project to help improve the local area. The planters are located all around Holder for Community Development, A woman’s boyfriend had challenged the first comprehensive study to look then it is likely to increase the rate of
Netherfield. Gedling Borough Council’s Netherfield the main Netherfield shopping area on said: “The school children really Kernouf and the group he was with after at changes in the activity of honeybee development failure.”
enjoyed designing the colour scheme his girlfriend discovered her phone had genes linked to one of the recently The study was funded by The Co-
for the floral display and now, thanks to been stolen. banned neonicotinoids, imidacloprid. operative Group, as part of its Plan Bee
our colleagues in Parks and Street Care, The victim’s boyfriend then grabbed the The study, led by Dr Reinhard Stöger, campaign.
B&Q and Gedling Homes the children coat from a man in the group. A number Associate Professor in Epigenetics in Chris Shearlock, Sustainable
can see their ideas become a reality.” of mobile phones were found in the the University’s School of Biosciences, Development Manager at The
was conducted under field realistic Co-operative, said: “This is a very
Nottingham prepares pocket. conditions and showed that a very low significant piece of research, which
to host first test: exposure of just two parts per billion clearly shows clear changes in honeybee
ingham
The Ashes 2013 has an impact on the activity of some of
the honeybee genes.
gene activity as a result of exposure to a
pesticide, which is currently in common
With the first match of the Investec Lied about attack The researchers identified that cells
Ashes Series 2013 set to take A woman, who falsely claimed she had ew research by of honeybee larvae had to work harder
place at Nottingham’s famous been attacked by a taxi driver, has been academics at The and increase the activity of genes
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground jailed for 16 months. University of involved in breaking down toxins, most
on 10 - 14 July, Nottinghamshire is Astria Berwick, 27, of Brendon Grove, Nottingham has likely to cope with the insecticide.
rolling out the red carpet to welcome Bingham, claimed she was sexually shown that exposure Genes involved in regulating energy have welcomed the recent approach pesticides as this will allow for research
80,000 ticket holders to this major assaulted by the man as he drove her to a neonicotinoid to run cells were also affected. Such by the European Commission to into the impact on both pollinators and
cricket event. home from the city centre at 5pm on insecticide causes changes to the genes changes are known to reduce the temporarily ban three neonicotinoid agricultural productivity.”
With hotels across the city full to February 20. of the honeybee. lifespan of the most widely studied
capacity and thousands of visitors
expected from Australia and around the
UK, tourism businesses in Nottingham
Officers found no evidence of
any assault and the cautious taxi
The study, published in the scientific
journal PLOS ONE, supports the
recent decision taken by the European
insect, the common fruit fly, and lower
a larva’s probability of surviving to
adulthood.
use across the UK. Movie ‘Casting’ Star
driver, upon hearing that Berwick “As part of our Plan Bee campaign A masterclass in the art of body casting the movie industry’s biggest names
and throughout the county are putting was drunk, recorded the whole Commission to temporarily ban three Dr Stöger said: “Although larvae can launched in 2009 we have adopted a for film, theatre and television is to be including Stephen Spielberg, George
From left to right: Jacqui Beacroft from Gedling Homes, Alison Bennett Gedling Borough Council, Angela Leach Manager B & Q, Jenny Eurge Gedling Borough council, Councillor on special offers and events to make the conversation with her in the car on his neonicotinoids amid concerns that they still grow and develop in the presence precautionary approach and prohibited held this October at Nottingham Trent Lucas and Richard Attenborough.
Meredith Lawrence, Councillor Barbara Miller, Portfolio Holder Kathryn Fox, Lee Ruane Gardening Manager B & Q and the Children from Netherfield Primary School
Ashes experience in Nottingham one to mobile phone. could be linked to bee deaths. of imidacloprid, the stability of the the use of six neonicotinoid pesticides, University, delivered by the man who There are likely to be some amazing
The eco group from Netherfield Primary locality co-ordinator, B&Q and Gedling Victoria Road. Staff from the council’s remember. There is growing evidence connecting developmental process appears to be including imidacloprid, on our own- led the team on the original Star Wars, anecdotes from one of the world’s
school took part in a competition in Homes have all been involved in the park and open spaces were there, on the http://www.experiencenottinghamshire. the decline in the honeybee population compromised. Should the bees be brand fresh and frozen produce and Indiana Jones and Superman movies. most experienced people in the movie
May to design a flower display and project. B&Q supplied the plants, day, to help the children see their design com/trent-bridge olwick Ken Clarke has worked with some of business.
Victim speaks out on A Sneinton beat manager and a Police rescue City welcomes new dance talent
anniversary of attack Meadows response officer braved the
waters of the River Trent to rescue an
Award winning dancer and
choreographer Joe Moran is
‘It’s put a strain on my relationship with elderly woman. to appear at a Nottingham
my boyfriend and my trust in people’ When the Force control room received venue early next week,
A year after she was sexually Acting Detective Inspector a call of a body floating in the water, at bringing a vibrant series of live
assaulted, a Nottinghamshire Darren Mee said: “The attack Colwick Marina, City response teams performances to the stage.
woman has spoken out in a that night has left this young were dispatched. Joe, who was a semi-finalist
bid to help trace her attacker. woman badly shaken and At about 12.45pm, on Tuesday 2 July, in the Place Prize 2012 – the
The 19-year-old victim, frightened. the captain of a pleasure cruiser at the dancing equivalent of the Turner
who cannot be named for “No one should have to spend marina had reported seeing the body Prize, will bring to Nottingham
legal reasons, said the attack their lives in fear and so I and was almost certain the woman was for the first time his collection
has impacted her work and am urging anyone with any dead. of dance performances called
home life, and has left her information that could help The woman, in her 70s, was conscious Forward. The five dance works
constantly looking over her our investigation to come and breathing and taken to Queen’s will be held at Nottingham
shoulder. forward. Medical Centre. University’s Lakeside Arts
She said: “The attack has ”We would like to hear from Centre on 9 July.
affected my whole life and anyone who might know Paul Russ, chief executive of
although things are getting Arish Mahmud Mohammed eeston Dance4, said: “We are thrilled
Jo Moran’s – Obverse, image by Benedict Johnson
better I have been frightened or who might have some to be presenting Joe. The
to leave the house. information about where he Carnival time! production is extremely varied production covers a huge range originally commissioned for the
“These last 12 months have is.” Hundreds of people are expected to and shows what a breath of of work. The choreography is Place Prize 2012, is a traditional
been very hard. It’s put a Independent crime-fighting attend a day of festivities in Beeston. fresh air Joe brings to the world extremely technical and of a high take on dance and accompanied
strain on my relationship with charity Crimestoppers is This week the finishing touches of contemporary dance. We standard and the five dancers by classical music. Obverse
my boyfriend and my trust in offering a reward of up are being made to floats, costumes can’t wait to bring Forward to performing have worked on includes three internationally
people.” to £3,000 for information and activities for the grand parade Nottingham.” both a national and international celebrated dancers including
The assault took place at which leads to the arrest on July 13. Joe, founder of Dance Art level.” Marina Collard, Wayne Parsons,
about 2.30am on Saturday 30 and conviction of the person Bringing the community together, there Foundation, said: “The Joe’s popular piece Obverse, and Hilary Stainsby.
June 2012 when the victim responsible. will be entertainment in The Square
was walking across playing
fields near Ossington Street in
Anyone with any information from 10am and the parade starts at 1pm.
is asked to contact ADI
Reward for information after sex attack
Information is being sought was making her way home in the out of the taxi before she was
Radford. Mee on 101, extension
after a 19-year-old woman was back of a dark green London- found in a distressed state by a
She was grabbed from behind 844 4021, or call
sexually assaulted. style Hackney taxi. member of the public.
by a man unknown to her. He Crimestoppers anonymously
Independent crime-fighting The victim was driven to Officers would like to speak to
then subjected her to a serious on 0800 555 111.
charity Crimestoppers is offering the junction of Trinity Avenue an Asian man in connection with
sexual assault.
a reward of up to £2,000 for with Albert Road, just off the incident. He is thought to be
Detectives would like to
information which leads to the Lenton Boulevard, where the around 40-years-old, 5ft 6” tall
speak to 26-year-old Arish
arrest and conviction of the taxi driver stopped the vehicle, with a big stomach.
Mahmud Mohammed
person responsible for the attack. went to the back of the taxi and He is bald with closely shaved
in connection with the
The incident occurred just forced the woman to carry out a or cropped hair all over and was
offence. He has links to
before midnight on Monday 11 sex act. wearing a dark jacket or hooded
Nottinghamshire, Hampshire,
February 2013 when the woman She was able to force her way top that had a silver zip.
Cardiff and Doncaster. Arish Mahmud Mohammed
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£18m POWER HOUSE
Nottingham leads national power electronics research centre
A new £18 million national research The centre which opened on July 1, will which are cheaper, smaller, lighter, and The EPSRC’s Chief Executive, UK. We will invest an initial tranche of
centre into power electronics, a also be working closely with industrial more energy efficient and durable. Professor David Delpy, said: “This £12 million with a further £6 million
technology that underpins and is vital to partners to stimulate knowledge transfer “Our aim is also to create an £18 million investment in a six-year being released subject to a future review
UK industry and the economy is to be and to take new components and environment in which academe- research initiative is part of the EPSRC of progress. Power Electronics was also
led by academics at The University of devices from the lab to the marketplace. industry collaboration can flourish, response to the Government’s 2011 BIS a priority area in our recent call for new
Nottingham. Professor Johnson said: “Most people with industrial partners ranging from Strategy for Power Electronics in the Centres for Doctoral Training.”
The EPSRC National Centre of will be unfamiliar with the term the smallest enterprises to global
Excellence for Power Electronics ‘power electronics’ but it is a pervasive corporations and the views and opinions
will have its coordinating hub technology. Power electronics is at of our industrial partners will act as a
at Nottingham, led by Professor the heart of anything that utilises or driver for the strategic direction of our
Mark Johnson in the University’s manages electrical energy from the fundamental research.”
Department of Electrical and Electronic smallest handheld mobile devices right Investment in the centre comes from
Engineering, but will also involve up to the largest energy networks and the Engineering and Physical Sciences
researchers at the universities of renewable generation. Research Council (EPSRC) which is
Manchester, Newcastle, Cambridge, “Leading this new centre puts awarding £18 million as a series of
Greenwich, Bristol, Sheffield, Nottingham at the forefront of grants, each involving multiple partner
Strathclyde, Warwick and Imperial developing the next generation of power universities.
College London. electronics components and devices A total of around £5 million will
be coming to Nottingham in capital
equipment funding, in recognition of
its leadership of the hub and to fund its
research activities in three out of the
four technical programmes associated
with the centre — Components,
Converters and Drives.
Welcoming the opening of the Centre,
Minister for Universities and Science,
David Willetts, said:
“We have a leading power electronics
industry in the UK, but we need to
keep investing in research to ensure
it remains globally competitive. This
National Centre will bring together our
excellent universities and businesses
to ensure industry has access to the
latest science and technology, as well as
helping to maintain a supply of skilled
people.”
Thousands of baby
bookworms get ahead
Thousands of babies and toddlers A further 900 children took part in
DIARY DATES
across Nottinghamshire have been special events at libraries within the Saturday, 20 July to
given a great start in the reading county to mark National Bookstart Sunday, July 28
stakes this year thanks to the national Week which was held last month. Bestwood Country Park and
Bookstart Scheme. Marie Evans, Early Years and Bookstart Rufford Abbey Country Park
The scheme is championed locally Officer for Nottinghamshire County Love Parks Week
by Nottinghamshire County Council, is based at Sutton Get out into the fresh air and
Council’s Library Service and in the in Ashfield Library in the Idlewells, discover what your local park or
last year alone 18,107 packs provided and said: “Bookstart continues to be green space has to offer.
within the county were issued to a popular scheme to introduce early
families and carers of babies and young learning and a love of reading for Saturday, 20 July
children. babies, toddlers and young children. Rufford Abbey Country Park
And in the last financial year, a total “The routine of sharing books, stories, Falconry Display Day at Rufford,
of 6,615 babies alone were signed up songs and rhymes helps to build pre- 10am-4pm Cost: Free
to join the library service by health literacy skills. It also provides a special Come along to Rufford
visitors, when babies received their time and place for parents and carers to Country Park and see static
Bookstart baby bag from their local build a strong and loving relationship and flying displays involving owls,
health visitor at their health check. with their young child.” falcons and hawks.
Planning for the future
You will be thrilled as
falconers from ‘Hawks of Steele’
give us an insight into the
Rushcliffe Borough Council has They are; South of Clifton , a ‘Sport of Kings’. Listen as they
been developing a Local Plan further 500 homes in addition to the explain why and how the birds
over the last 2 to 3 years that 2,500 already proposed, Edwalton of prey are trained and how,
sets out how many homes and what (Sharphill),a further 550 homes in by gaining the birds trust they
business premises and development addition to the 1200 already can entice them to perform the
should be allowed in Rushcliffe over the approved and East of Gamston, most amazing aerial displays.
next 15 years - and where they should a major new development comprising Flying displays will take place at
be built. 2,500 homes and new job opportunities approximately midday and 3pm
During this month local people are by 2028, with the opportunity but may be cancelled if there are
being consulted on the following for a further 1,500 new homes beyond high winds or rain.
proposals to meet this new target: that date.
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AVOID THE COWBOYS ome improvements
can be costly,
Make sure you have full contact details
for your builder and ask for the details
Keyworth
Leisure
Open Day: Sat 27 July
so it’s important of satisfied customers so you can check
to protect yourself them out. Come and join in the fun at
from cowboy builders Avoid those who deal only in cash or Keyworth Leisure Centre on
as it could cost you don’t have business paperwork. Saturday 27 July.
more in the long term. Make sure the Building Control Officer There are lots of activities happening
These houses in Broxtowe are a perfect inspects the site regularly. which are all free of charge.
example. Don’t make the final payment to your Activities are for children and adults
The properties were incorrectly builder until you’re fully satisfied and range from bums and tums, pole
underpinned and not inspected before with the work and you’ve got your dancing fitness classes to karate and
being irretrievably damaged. Completion Certificate. street dance. There are limited places
The buildings partially collapsed so contact the centre reception on
before this was discovered and 0115 937 5582.
were subsequently demolished. A
new planning application to erect a
replacement pair of semi-detached
£16m City Ring Road improvements
houses has been now approved. Motorists may face more delays as work
If you sell your home, you’ll need a starts on one of the city’s major routes
Completion Certificate for building Construction on Nottingham’s Ring road is currently laid out means that
work. Without one, the sale will Road, one of the city’s busiest routes, it is struggling to cope with traffic
be delayed and could fall through. is due to start this month. volumes.
Broxtowe Borough Council’s Currently used by up to 50,000 To ease the situation, Nottingham City
Building Control team issues these vehicles per day, the Ring Road Council is to improve key junctions
certificates for building work completed (A6514) is an important route for between the A60 Mansfield Road and
The team have good local knowledge, through traffic in Nottingham, the A52 by the QMC - Aspley Lane,
are efficient and cost effective, checking providing access to key destinations, Hucknall Road and Crown Island
building plans and visiting regularly including The University of (Wollaton Road); and provide better
throughout the work to ensure it is Nottingham, both of Nottingham’s road facilities for public transport,
carried out correctly and meets the main hospitals and Boots. The road pedestrians and cyclists.
Building Regulations. also provides relief to city centre Site clearance works started on 1 July
You can protect yourself from cowboy streets and reduces traffic in in preparation for the start of the main
builders by following these top tips: residential areas. works which will begin at Aspley Lane
The properties were incorrectly underpinned and not inspected before being irretrievably damaged
The city council said the way that the at the end of July.
Local business confidence is rising
Chamber Survey Highlights Business Upturn
Strong UK sales and easing cash months of the year. confident they can plan to
flows enabled local businesses And a net eight per cent of local expand, invest and recruit.
to record their strongest firms reported that their cash “With the fallout from cutbacks
performance in two-and-a-half flows eased during the past three in public expenditure set to
years in the second quarter of months. continue in the short-to-medium
the year, according to the results Looking ahead to Q3, business term, businesses are going to
of the region’s biggest regular confidence in turnover increased be under increasing pressure to
independent business survey. slightly, but there was a marked create the jobs needed to absorb
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire upturn in confidence those lost in the public sector.
Chamber of Commerce’s in profitability, with a net seven “So, signs the economy is edging
(DNCC) latest quarterly per cent of Nottinghamshire its way further towards a full
economic survey found that firms expecting their profits recovery are encouraging, but the
businesses are also reporting to increase over the summer only way to harness this progress
increasing confidence as they months. is by creating a truly enterprise-
look ahead to the rest of the Firms have also revised upwards friendly business climate here in
year, whilst their short-term their plans to invest in both plant/ the UK.
order books – particularly from machinery and staff training. “That will require swift
the domestic markets – are also DNCC Chief Executive George implementation of all of the
filling up. Cowcher said: “These results are pro-growth measures identified
DNCC uses the survey to track positive and tally not only with in both the Budget and Spending
business performance across a the improving national picture Review, along with more support
range of economic indicators to but also with what businesses are for exporters seeking to enter
produce a quarterly “State of the telling the Chamber anecdotally new markets and far more
Economy Index”*. about an increase in sales and action on finance for growing
In the first quarter of the year, short-term orders, which is good companies.
the index dipped by 53 points, to see. “Our businesses are well-placed
but it bounced back in the second “What is most pleasing, to help drive the recovery and
quarter, from 141 points to 215 however, is the fact that business Government must do all it can to
points, and currently stands at its confidence is starting to return, unleash the transformative power
highest level since Q1 2008 (291 because when businesses are of enterprise.”
points).
In the latest survey, a net nine
per cent of Nottinghamshire
businesses reported an increase
in UK sales, although a net six
per cent of local firms reported a
fall in export sales.
There was, however, a
slight rise in the number of
Nottinghamshire businesses
recruiting in the second three
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Farm power
Renewable energy potential still not being met
More than three quarters of
Free Sunday Parking
farms, almost two-thirds (61%) say the main benefit of on-farm
After the success of last
year’s summer events
programme, Love
Loughborough is once again
offering free car parking
every Sunday through the
Summer to boost trade in the
which starts on 4th August
and the Loughborough Mela
on 18th August.
Lez Cope-Newman, BID
Vice Chair, said:
“Free Parking is just
another way the BID is
Headway Nottingham is the only day rehabilitation and support centre in
the City of Nottingham and County of Nottinghamshire for people with Brain
Injuries, their families and carers.
It provides support through individualised person centred activities, courses
and workshops to enable outcomes to be achieved and goals to be set.
here in Bilborough I was so
farmers don’t feel the potential for they are likely to invest in energy renewable energy generation was town centre. supporting local businesses For many people, Headway shy. On my own most of the
on-farm renewable energy is being generation in the next five years. that it reduced energy costs in
met, according to new figures. The But while the survey shows a the business. This was closely
From 7th July until 25th
August all of the council
by encouraging extra visitors
to the town on Sundays.
Nottingham has transformed lives time my speech wasn’t good
finding has come out of a survey shift towards farmers becoming followed by a feeling that it owned car parks (excluding We hope that people will A 43 year old service user family. and I wasn’t confident.
which involved gathering opinion energy producers as well as food provided a safe means of non- Browns Lane) will have free come along and enjoy the
on farm-based renewable energy producers, 76% still don’t believe fossil fuel energy (73%) and that talks about how she was Now it is about ‘my life “Since my injury, I know I
car parking all day. entertainment, shopping or
from nearly 700 farmers across the the potential for renewable energy it contributed to national energy Love Loughborough are eating out, and then stroll to affected by a stroke now’ with all aspects of my have changed and people
country. is being met. security (72%). Almost three offering the parking to our beautiful Queen’s in June 2011. wellbeing, mentally and who know me feel pity and
The ‘Farm as Power Station’ The survey participants identified quarters (71%) felt it provided encourage shopping, eating Park for an ice cream
research, involving Nottingham a number of hurdles towards a good return on investment and drinking in the town with the kids!”
She said: “In the blink of an physically. Without Headway can be condescending. They
Trent University, Forum for the fulfilling this potential – 84% compared with traditional farming as well as to encourage Full details can be found at: eye I had lost my Outreach and Centre where don’t mean to be but it can
Future and Farmers Weekly, has saw high investment costs as the enterprises. visitors to great events such www.loveloughborough. speech and would I be right now?” be difficult. But I have now
shown a rapid increase in the biggest problem and more than The researchers say that – given as Loughborough by the Sea co.uk
number of farmers embracing half found the ‘red-tape’ (53%) and declining farm incomes, rising movement My lights have switched on accepted who I am and
energy production in the last three
years. Almost 40% of those who
cumbersome and costly planning
process (52%) to be barriers. Some
gathering responses from farmers energy costs, uncertainty in global
across the country. energy supply and increasing BookFest in Arnold
A new book festival to with historic novelists Karen
of my right and I enjoy everything.”
hand side, When Harry met Mary,
everyone here at Headway is
fantastic and I can relax. ”
responded to the survey are now 45% found opposition from family It showed that the most popular threats from climate change – on-
using renewables, which is in or community to be a problem. technology currently being used farm energy generation seems vital celebrate local authors takes Maitland and Helen Hollick. but could HRH Prince Harry made the Big Lottery fund for five Michael added:
stark contrast to the finding from More than three-quarters (80%) by farmers were solar (66%), for the UK. place in Arnold’s Arnot Hill Saturday 13 July is understand Mary’s day. Brain injury statistics years, ending in 2016. “Many people have been
a DEFRA survey in 2010, which of farmers meanwhile said that a wind (30%), and biomass for heat Professor Eunice Simmons, Park next weekend (12 to 14 Children’s Day focusing
what people Another service user at the and key facts. Working with professionals waiting up to ten years
July). on writing for children and
revealed just 5% of farmers were consistent government policy was (21%). More than a quarter (27%) the Dean of Nottingham Trent
said. My brain injury charity Headway, Traumatic brain injury and new referrals across the before they get the help
producing energy. important in adopting renewable would consider leasing their land University’s School of Animal, The Gedling Book Festival the art of storytelling. Man
And of those who don’t currently energy practices. to energy companies for renewable Rural and Environmental Sciences, is organised by Gedling Booker Prize shortlisted whole life Nottingham never thought Each year an estimated entire county the team creates they need. We are here to
generate renewable energy on their The survey for the project involved energy installations, the study said: “Matching technologies Borough Council and author Alison Jackson will be
changed when I she would get to meet her 1 million people attend a more fluid pathway from give support whenever it is
writers’ group New Writers there to talk about her new
showed. to farms must also be based on
contacted Headway. I had Prince! hospital A&E in the UK those discharged from needed for vulnerable adults
More than half of farmers (53%) an understanding of each farm’s UK and includes an array book and take questions from
had invested in renewable energy characteristics as a business and of established and award- the audience. stopped going out, talking to Mary said: “Harry was following head injury. hospital with an Acquired between the ages of 18-75
for both household and on-farm its environmental surroundings. winning authors from the Crime Day is Sunday 14
people, I stopped answering absolutely lovely. I was Many more head injuries Brain injury and a Traumatic years.
region as well as workshops, July, with talks from award-
use and to sell the energy to However, innovation is needed
the phone because speech sitting down and he knelt go unreported and are Brain Injury. “We also try to work in
the open market. For 36% of within the energy system in children’s activities and winning author Nicola
generators the energy was for order to utilise home-sourced, more. Monaghan and bestselling was so difficult. down on one knee down at not assessed by medical Acting Managerof Headway prevention too, providing
use solely on-farm, while 10% sustainable energy that we Each day of the three day crime writer Stephen Booth.
“We were visited by a our level and really had a professionals Nottingham, Michael Tansley placements for Police,
festival has a different theme. There’ll be refreshments,
generated energy solely to sell on know is there. We believe farms
member of The Headway lot of time for me. He has Of these, around 135,000 Thomas said there are many Transport Police, Social
the open market. have a significant role to play in Friday 12 July is history day, performances, live music,
Some 76% of farmers felt achieving this.” with talks and Q&A sessions stalls and children activities. Outreach Team, they the charm of his wonderful people are admitted to causes why people attend Sciences students and other
More than just a golf club!
explained who they were and mother. The work Headway hospital each year as a Headway Nottingham. A big related areas of study.
what they can do to support does here is so vital.” consequence of brain injury percentage is due to road “We ensure that we every
not just me, but also my “Before I came to Headway It is estimated that across accidents. But worryingly the step we take the service user
the UK there are around number of assaults is rising. is at the heart of the decision,
500,000 people He said: “When families and with 2 service users and
Inspiring, beautiful breathtaking views and a haven for wildlife, Springwater (aged 16 - 74) living with
Golf Club is a thriving and friendly club and it is not just for golfers! their loved ones are affected a carer on our
long term disabilities as a by brain injury it is usually Board of Trustees.
By Lisa Foden the buggies, I realised week can make a
The club in Calverton, the extent of the booking. result of traumatic brain the impact felt when a person “However, for all the variety
Nottinghamshire, fantastic course Consultant injury goes home. Usually of the courses and
is set in 125 acres and its views. Manager
of undulating How wonderful Dave support is needed workshops, the
parkland and has it would be to Pullan said Headway House in Nottingham to help the thing that is most
been designed and hold a wedding Springwater was founded in 1996 by person commented
constructed to the celebration Golf Club is carers and people with brain
highest standards. on one of hills more than just a relearn on and most
The course provides overlooking big golf club. injuries. The centre provides a life skills, priceless
one of the county’s finest skies and some of He said: diverse range of social, leisure improve for those
tests of golf. Nottinghamshire’s finest This is a and educational activities.
You don’t have to be a golfer to countryside! superb confidence, who have
enjoy what this extraordinary I can imagine a line of golfing course. The outreach service offers help with experienced a
club has to offer. buggies all decorated with The greens Anne said: “I like the practical support to families, ability to brain injury is
As I was transported by Gavin, flowers and ribbons for the are second comfortable set up. We come
supporting people to come think clearly that we provide
the Assistant Green Keeper, in couple and their guests with to none and it from Carlton and drive a bit
one of champagne flowing. You would could be argued to get here but it is worth it! My to terms with the change in and finish an environment
certainly have some stunning that the 18th par 3 hole is the husband is a player at Mapperley lifestyle following brain injury. tasks.” of understanding,
photographs. hardest challenge in the county. but we love coming here to relax In the last 24 months the
The club is a popular venue You wouldn’t find a friendlier and enjoy the lovely food.” Headway staff are where can people can meet
for weddings, conferences club in the area and Sue , the service attendance has grown professional, friendly and others who have experienced
and private parties. Not Clubhouse Manager, offers a 10% DISCOUNT FOR hugely, by an average 37% inspirational. The charity something similar without
only that but anyone lovely varied menu open to PARTIES OF 16 OR MORE year on year and this is a direct
who wants to treat everyone. You don’t have to be a and Weekend Packages & not only wants to continue being judged, which is
themselves and member.” result of the advancement and to improve services but now something, along with Social
Charity Days are available
the family for Regulars to the club house development of the centres make great strides in research Isolation that causes most
a traditional say their Wednesday Tel: 0115 965 4946 services in the last two years.
roast Sunday morning breakfast is a Dave.pullan@springwatergolfclub.com development to uncover issues for those affected by
Lunch or meals must and a habit very Paul.drew@springwatergolfclub.com The launch of the Outreach the ‘ stigma and fear of the Brain Injury outside of the
throughout the difficult to break. www.springwatergolfclub.com Team has been funded by unknown.’ physical and cognitive.”
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300 temporary construction jobs will be created when work starts next year
Shopping centre owner Intu has listed Clock Tower at the centre. over 23 million visitors to intu Victoria The project is the next step of intu’s refurbishment works, which are
submitted a planning application to The company said the design will Centre each year and with these plans to invest over £35 million in intu anticipated to start during 2014
create a new ‘catering cluster’ at intu bring new elevation and facade proposals and the mall refreshment, Victoria Centre, the first stage of which The centre is undergoing other changes
Victoria Centre, Nottingham. improvements, and outside seating will we can increase that figure and also was announced last month with the this year, with the installation
The dining area will cover two floors be incorporated onto the existing piazza increase the time our customers spend submission of a planning application for of free high speed WiFi due
the Lower Parliament Street entrance, over the summer, as part of intu’s
designed to enhance the physical £8 million digital infrastructure plan
appearance of the southern elevation of aimed at integrating the physical and
the centre. digital world, providing a seamless
In addition to these works, intu has multi-channel experience for its
plans to invest substantial further sums shoppers.
in its two Nottingham centres with
development plans for intu Broadmarsh
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followed by the northern extension at
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Free Paint Spreads Reuse Message
Keen to tackle a redecoration project Public open evenings are open for
at home or want to help revamp a local bookings on the following dates:
community building but you’re put off Booking is essential.
by the cost? The Community RePaint If you would like to pick up some
Pictured: An artist’s impression of the feature entrance at Intu Victoria Centre’s Clock Tower
Nottinghamshire scheme could be the free paint at one of the open evenings
and provide for up to 12 restaurants. area. in the centre. Our initial marketing of answer by providing you with free contact Nottinghamshire County
The proposal also includes a feature Martin Breeden, asset management the project has been very well received paint from one of our four participating Council on 0300 500 80 80 to book
entrance around the existing Grade II director, said: “We already receive by restaurant operators.” Recycling Centres. your slot.
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Seven year olds graduate at university ceremony
DIARY DATES
Sunday, July 21
ore than 270 school normal school hours to children aged Sherwood Forest Country
pupils from the county seven to 14. Students can get involved Park, Edwinstowe
graduated from in a range of events such as building a The Legend Lives On! Midday,
Children’s University go kart, learning DJ skills and visiting 2pm and 3:30pm Cost: Free
this week. galleries. Come along to Sherwood today
The children were The scheme, run by Nottingham Trent and meet some of the colourful
joined by their families and carers University’s Schools, Colleges and costumed characters from the
at a ceremony to celebrate their Community Outreach department, Oakwood Outlaws. Be amazed as
achievements in activities supported by provides certificates to the children the lads and lasses demonstrate
the scheme. based on activities completed. They their medieval combat skills
Students, wearing caps and gowns, gain stamps in their ‘Passport to ‘up close and personal under the
collected their graduation certificates on Learning’ and collect points, which are Major Oak’!
July 3/4 at Nottingham Trent University. converted into awards at bronze, silver
Children’s University aims to support and gold levels. Sunday, July 21
young people from disadvantaged Annie Hall, Children’s University Sherwood Forest Country
backgrounds by providing exciting and leader at Carlton Central Juniors, said:
innovative learning activities outside “Children’s University is all about
Park, Edwinstowe The government is to license electronic e-cigarettes as easily as tobacco,
Mini-Beast Day, 11am – 4pm cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) as a medicine but promotion to children
activities that the in the UK from 2016, it has been or non-smokers will be
Cost: Free
children choose revealed. There has been a worldwide prohibited. “Chief Medical
Get involved with a
to undertake in of learning beyond the classroom. in activities they do voluntarily. The increase in tobacco-free cigarettes Officer Professor Dame
mini-beast hunt under the
their own time Children’s University leads to the graduation is an excellent way of since many countries imposed smoking Sally Davies said with
expert guidance of the ranger staff
and the fun to be raising of their aspirations and inspires congratulating the children on all the bans on traditional cigarettes in public more people using
and local experts Trevor and
had in learning them to really go for their goals and hard work they’ve put in.” places. The Medicines and Healthcare e-cigarettes it was only
Dilys Pendleton. All equipment
new things. Our dreams.” Products Regulatory Agency plans to right that the products
will be provided and guidance
children really Andy Nicklin, Children’s University regulate e-cigarettes as medicines when were properly regulated
given to identifying insects found
enjoy collecting manager in Nottingham and new European tobacco laws come into to be safe and work
on the day. Don’t forget your
different stamps in Nottinghamshire, added: “The provision force in three years time. Once licensed, effectively. She said
camera and please wear suitable
their Passports and of this project, by Nottingham Trent e-cigarettes are expected to remain on “Smokers are harmed by
clothing and footwear as those
at the same time University, is important to providing sale over-the-counter in the UK. the deadly tar and toxins
nettles really can sting!
they are accessing an effective way of recognising and In some countries, including New in tobacco smoke, not the
a rich source accrediting the achievements of children Zealand, they are regulated as nicotine from safer sources such
The National Ice Centre hosts ‘An ‘My arch angel’
medicines and can only be purchased in as nicotine replacement therapy.
pharmacies. Other countries, including “Kevin Lomas, national sales manager • Although the industry is not
Denmark, Canada and Australia, for VIP Electronic Cigarettes, said: currently regulated those who are
Afternoon with Rosemary Conley’
National award for inspirational Notts social worker subject e-cigarettes to sales, import and “We would welcome legislation to ensure members of ECITA have to
marketing restrictions while complete that all suppliers have their products ensure all packaging is complaint,
A Nottinghamshire The awards are organised and
bans exist in Brazil, Norway and tested, packaging is labeled correctly and all products are manufactured
County Council social supported by the Department
Singapore. It is thought that more than and that everyone undertakes a “no to be CE, ROHS complaint and
ALL PROFITS WILL transform your figure. All (2:15pm– 5pm), and Rosemary is the Founder presented 31 fitness DVDs/ worker has received a of Health and are part of a
ages and abilities costs £25 per person. and Chairman of Rosemary videos, she was awarded 1.3m smokers and ex-smokers in the UK sale under 18’s policy.” Kevin, whose VIP is also WEEE compliant.
GO TO CHARITY prestigious national award series of regional awards
are welcome, including All profits will be split Conley Diet and Fitness a CBE in 2004 and has use e-cigarettes which work by turning company has local sales outlets
for her support of people which celebrates excellence
The National Ice Centre those who have never between stepscentre.org. Clubs; she has written 35 over 10,000 Twitter nicotine and other chemicals into a in Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham All nicotine liquid and electronic
with mental health in social care and pay tribute
will host a unique skating skated before. uk a charity very close best-selling books and followers. vapor which can be inhaled. ASH chief and Sutton-in-Ashfield, said of the cigarette refills are also tested
challenges. to those who work in the
and fitness seminar Participants can also enjoy to Rosemary’s heart, executive Deborah Arnott said: VIP brand: by ECITA for purity.
Veronica Bell was presented sector throughout England.
session at the end of the learning how to lead a and one of the NIC’s “MHRA regulation can We would obviously never sell
with ‘The Dignity in Care Veronica was the regional
month with fitness legend healthy lifestyle chosen charities - Cancer ensure that adult • It was one of the first electronic the product to under 18s and the
Award’ by TV personality winner of the Great East
and 2012 Dancing on Ice in a seminar hosted by Research UK. smokers can cigarette brands launched in the UK. product is only marketed to those
Fiona Philips and Glen Midlands Care Award for
contestant, Rosemary the fitness guru, plus, Bookings for the continue to be The product was sold online for who are already smoking and
Mason from the Department Dignity held in November
Conley. there will be the chance session are now able to buy 6 years until November 2011 when we looking for an alternative
of Health at The Great 2012.
In the special one-off to quiz Rosemary about being taken via opened our first retail outlet in Derby. to tobacco.
British Home Care Awards, Veronica, from Nottingham,
session on Saturday, her time as a contestant on capitalfmarena.com, We opened our second outlet in
which was recently held at started work as a social
27 July, participants Dancing on Ice in a Q&A by clicking here, via Newcastle upon Tyne in March 2012
London’s Marriott Park Lane worker at the County Council
will be able to enjoy a session. Refreshments will 0843 373 3000, or in and since then we now have over 90
Hotel. in 1984.
one hour skate with be served at the end of the person at Ticketing & outlets throughout the UK and 10 in
Rosemary and the
NIC coaches and learn
session.
The session on Saturday,
Customer Services,
Bolero Square, The Lace
Flying off the shelves Ireland. We will open another 30 by the
end of 2013.
how ice skating can
benefit health and
27 July will last for
just under three hours
Market, Nottingham,
NG1 1LA.
in Flying Horse Walk
A device to help smokers The brand has proven so
Car thieves sentenced to 12 years in prison kick their nicotine habit is popular a more suitable
Three Sheffield men who broke an estimated £242,000. now on sale in Nottingham’s retail environment was
into homes in Nottinghamshire and The break-ins all took place between prestigious shopping mall, found.
Derbyshire and stole cars worth more May and August 2012. The Flying Horse Walk. In March this year, the Flying
than £240,000 have been jailed for a The men were arrested after their cars The VIP electronic cigarette Horse Walk was chosen
total of 12 years. were linked to the burglaries and high- was a product which was originally on a six month
Martyn Sedgwick, 31, Adam Platts, 25, tech mobile phone analysis put them in solely sold online until trial basis.
and Ross Turton, 21, were all charged the areas at the time the offences were November 2011. As a brand, VIP now has
with conspiracy to commit burglary and taking place. From the first retail outlet over 90 outlets in the UK and
conspiracy to steal. Sedgwick, of Danewood Avenue, and which opened in Westfield, Ireland, with plans to open
The trio attacked homes in Lowdham, Platts, of Newbould Crescent, Beighton, Derby the business has gone another 30 by year end.
Bilsthorpe and Nottingham City Centre pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit from strength to strength. Other local outlets can be
as well as Dronfield, Bradwell, Hope, burglary. The charge of conspiracy to The firm branched out to found in Derby, Sutton in
and Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. steal was ordered to remain on file. Nottingham Broadmarsh, Ashfield with more planned
The men broke into three in They were each jailed for 54 months which opened in April 2012, for Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire and nine homes in at a sentencing hearing at Nottingham with a small stand in the For more information:
north Derbyshire stealing 11 cars worth Crown Court on June 27. middle of the aisle. Tel: 0844 4127567
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‘They said I should Hundreds of children
inspired by Olympians
GO on Dragons Den’ Let us entertain you!
1000 children from 90 represented GB at 110m
school teams across Hurdles, and is Master of
Nottinghamshire gathered Ceremonies for the event
at the University of said “I’m so excited to
Paramedic’s praise for student’s neck brace design Nottingham for the Grand
Opening Ceremony of the
be part of the Sainsbury’s
School Games, children
A student hopes his new design it can be aligned correctly to a 2013 Nottinghamshire in Nottinghamshire have a The summer holidays are almost upon Walking with Dinosaurs so 2013 to the countryside for a glamorous September
neck brace will provide injury person’s head, which makes it School Games. unique opportunity to take us – fun for children but, daunting for is being dubbed the ‘year of the camping holiday. Located just under the castle
victims with an improved recovery. more comfortable and restricts the The opening ceremony on part in a competition which mums and dads worrying how to keep dinosaur’. To celebrate, Dinosaur an hour’s drive from London, eight is helping
Nottingham Trent University neck’s movement better. July 5 was attended by more has all the elements of a the kids entertained for a whole six Island (aka Isle of Wight) is inviting traditionally coloured striped tents children’s
product design graduate Simon “The feedback I got from the than 30 local dignitaries major championships.” weeks. That’s why VisitEngland has people to cross the Solent and search based on medieval design, form classic,
Thorne, 25, has developed a fully paramedics I met was very including Mayors, Service This year’s opening put together a roundup of some of the for prehistoric remains using an a ‘village’ on the one-acre castle Horrible
adjustable neck brace which can fit positive. They said I should ‘get on Directors and other VIP’s. performers included Holly country’s newest experiences, from augmented reality app. vineyard. Histories,
people of any size. Dragons’ Den’. Other special guests Fallon a 13 year Poohsticks to knight’s glamping and www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/ www.leeds-castle.com celebrate
Made from neoprene and “It would be a real buzz to see included Jason Gardener old performer from pop-up beaches, there’s guaranteed dinosaur-island Horrible Histories at Warwick Castle its 20th
polypropylene, it can be fitted from my product out there being used who famously won Olympic Redhill Academy, to be something to keep the kids Knight’s Glamping at For more Horrible Histories, head anniversary.
either side of the patient’s neck one day. I’m very much looking Gold with the 4 x 100m who sang a solo and entertained this summer. Leeds Castle, Kent to Warwick Castle to see the foulest www.warwick-
to make it easier for emergency forward to New Designers. I feel relay team in 2004, Jason also with the Oakfield Walk with dinosaurs, Isle of Wight Dubbed the loveliest castle in the and funniest moments in our history castle.com
services staff to fit it at the scene of really privileged to be picked by was joined on stage by Dance Group. Excelsior This year sees the 20th anniversary world, Leeds Castle in Kent is now brought to life at Britain’s Ultimate Photo courtesy of
www.visitengland.com
an accident. the university. It will be a great Nottinghamshire’s Charlotte School of Dance who of Jurassic Park and the release of offering families the chance to escape Castle. From 20th July – 1st
It features wide access to the front Nottingham Trent University product design graduate Simon Thorne, 25, has developed a experience.” Henshaw who won a have qualified by winning
and back of the neck for medical fully adjustable neck brace which can fit people of any size
Paramedic John Mills, of East silver medal at the 2012 the county dance festival
staff to access the trachea and Simon, who intends to start complain of them being a poor fit. Midlands Ambulance Service, Paralympics. ‘Episodes’, were the
jugular vein. And it also has a a masters degree in Medical “During my research I found that who provided Simon with Julz Adeniran who has final act.
lowered chin rest with increased Product Design at Nottingham paramedics have difficulty getting feedback on his design, said:
flex to provide more comfort to the Trent University in September, to a neck brace on a patient if they “He involved lots of NHS Lottery support for Highfields Park
patient. develop his product further, said: can’t get access to the right hand staff in his research and used The city council has received The project aims to restore
The design, which has been “Thousands of neck braces are side of the patient’s neck. So I the feedback in his design. The initial support from the the Park and build upon its
patented, went on show at New used and disposed of every year, so wanted to design a neck brace that ultimate goal is to make sure Heritage Lottery Fund heritage.
Designers 2013 in London last it’s really important that the design could be fitted from both sides to patients receive the best care (HLF) and the Big Development funding of
week after being picked by being used is the best possible solve this problem. possible and I feel this collar Lottery Fund for its £280,500 has been awarded
academics in the university’s solution for patients. It’s vital “By having a fully adjustable will do this. We may in the plans to restore and to help the council progress
School of Architecture, Design and that people who wear neck braces neck brace, it not only fits a future be using this as part of our improve the historic its plans to apply for a
the Built Environment. find them comfortable, as many wider selection of neck types but ambulance equipment.” Highfields Park. full grant.
In- laws become the outlaws!
Couple’s 3,400 mile trip to renew wedding
vows in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest
This year’s Robin Hood Festival
at historic Sherwood Forest, will
be a truly international affair –
thanks to an American couple
who are huge fans of the famous
outlaw.
Joe and Debbie Tencza have
decided to travel half way
around the globe and nine
hours on the plane from their
home in New Jersey, USA, to
Nottinghamshire, England, to
renew their vows and celebrate
15 years of marriage on the eve
of this year’s festival.
Nottinghamshire County
Council’s Registration Service
will be managing the service at Debbie, 56, and Joe, 50, will be dressed in themed costumes to renew their vows
Sherwood Forest. on 4 August 2013 at Sherwood Forest
There is a hugely poignant story degree! Sherwood Forest is the perfect
behind the couple’s decision to Debbie, 56, and Joe, 50, will be place for a fresh start of the rest
come to England this summer as dressed in themed costumes to of our lives.
Debbie has successfully beaten renew their vows on 4 August “We have visited Sherwood
breast cancer over the last year. 2013 at Sherwood Forest, and Forest once before and it was a
The couple, both huge fans of will then attend the week-long magical trip. At the time, there
the Robin Hood legend, have programme of activities and was a display of items from the
made the trip to England once merriment when the festival Robin Hood Price of Thieves
before to visit Sherwood Forest takes place from 5-11 August movie which was so exciting
– but never the Robin Hood 2013. because it is one of our very
Festival. Debbie said: “Last year I was favourite movies – the song
They attended Robin Hood diagnosed with breast cancer and ‘Everything I do I do for You’
Renaissance Festivals in full underwent several surgeries but from the movie is our wedding
costume every year since the my wonderful husband Joe was song.”
early 1980s - in Colorado, by my side every moment and I Follow the couple’s preparations
Arizona, New Jersey and New am now cancer free in 2013. for the big occasion and ‘Like’
York and have a puppy named “So this year seems like the the Robin Hood Festival on
Robin of Loxley. perfect time for new beginnings Facebook: www.facebook.com/
Debbie even studied the Robin and for our vow renewal as well. robinhoodfestival
Hood legend as part of her
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