15 - Gedling Borough Council

2 Contacts News45Leader’sColumn69ContentsNews 3-11Your Councillors 12-13Waste & Recycling 14-15Health & Fitness 16-17What’s on 18-20Views 21-22Mayor’s news 23Contact us 24Contacts magazineis produced, to RNIBguidelines, in 12pt text foreasier readability. Largerprint and audio tapeversions are available.Please ring 0115 901 3801if you need Contacts inanother format.Welcome to thesummer edition of our Contactsmagazine and the first issuesince the local elections tookplace in May. I am John Clarke,the new Leader of your localcouncil and over the next fouryears my team of councillors andI, along with the excellent staffat Gedling Borough Council,will be working hard for you todeliver the policies you elected usto implement.Although times are tough forall of us in Gedling and acrossthe country at the moment,there is still much to be positiveabout. Gedling Borough Councilis in a relatively strong positionfinancially; this is thanks to goodmanagement but also thanksto your support for the localeconomy and local services. Yourfeedback on services and ourperformance is vital in the nextfour years and as a result you willbe seeing much more of us inyour local communities.It’s true that excellent financialmanagement is central todelivering good services but todeliver excellent services we haveto be ambitious about Gedling’sfuture too, even in tough times.My team and I have alreadybegun to work tirelessly onattracting funding from externalorganisations and agencies forgreat projects taking place herein Gedling.Too often in the news I hearbusiness leaders and politicianstaking a ‘can’t do’ approachto some of the challenges weall face in the tough economicclimate and too often councilshave adopted a similar approach.My team and I are committed toleading a ‘can do’ council thatworks with you to deliver the bestfor all.But leading a council isn’t allabout delivering excellent servicesand balancing the books. Whilstthose tasks will be at the heartof our leadership of GedlingBorough Council, my team andI will be your local voice in toughtimes; standing up for you whenother organisations risk damagingthe quality of life of our residentsand the future prospects for ourborough.Many of you will have thoughtseveryday about how servicescan be delivered more efficientlyor effectively, others will haveideas for community projects orsuggestions of events you’d liketo see in Gedling. Whatever yourideas, suggestions or thoughtswe want to hear from you. Itis only by working togetherthat we will make Gedling afairer community for all and acommunity we can all continue tobe proud of.Cllr John ClarkeLeader of Gedling Borough Council

4 Contacts NewsGedling goes socialThere are now more ways to keep up-to-date with news, events andactivities taking place across the borough. As well as Contacts and ourwebsite www.gedling.gov.uk you can also get the latest information byfollowing us on Facebook and Twitter.© Andres Rodriguez - supplied by FotoliaFacebookFacebook is the most popular socialnetworking site, with more than 500million people signed up. It allowsyou to connect with your family andfriends, share information with othersand learn more about people youmeet.We have created two Facebook pagesto promote events and activities takingplace across Gedling borough. Just logonto: www.facebook.com followedby either:/gedlingevents/gedlingholidayactivitiesTwitterTwitter is an instant messaging servicewhich allows you to ‘tweet’ in 140characters or less to people whosubscribe as your ‘follower’. Followerscan view these updates on their ownTwitter pages or have them sent totheir mobile phones.For all our latest news, visit:www.twitter.com/gedlingbcQR codesQR codes work in a similar way toa bar code, but allow you to accessinformation straight from yoursmartphone. A smartphone is anadvanced mobile phone, which allowsyou access to the internet, emails andto install apps.Throughout Contacts and some ofour leaflets and posters you will see asymbol like this:Why not have ago?It’s simple: just follow the steps below:Step 1 Download the free QR ReaderApp from your App store toyour smartphone/iPod Touch.Step 2 Select the App, and using thecamera in your smartphone/iPod Touch take a photo ofthe code.Step 3 You will be taken directly tothe section of our websiterelevant to the code, givingyou more informationinstantly.

Contacts News 7Netherfield gets healthyThe Netherfield and Colwick healthy month hasreturned for its third year, with a range of freeactivities aimed at helping everyone to live amore healthy and active lifestyle. At the time ofContacts going to print, the healthy month waswell underway. Starting on the 20 June and endingon 16 July, the month of free events is expectedto attract around 1,000 people. Just some of theactivities on offer are: a community walk aroundNetherfield Lagoons Nature Reserve, pamperingevening, dance sessions and football. The streetdoctor will also return, this year focusing onchildren’s health and oral hygiene. Further detailsabout the healthy month can be found in theBe Well, Feel Well, Stay Well brochure sent to allNetherfield and Colwick residents, or by visitingwww.gedling.gov.uk or calling 0115 901 3809.Cracking down of benefit cheatsOur Benefit Liaison team identified more than£122,000 of fraudulently claimed Housing andCouncil Tax Benefits across the borough lastyear.The benefit was falsely claimed because people hadeither not declared changes in their circumstanceswhich they knew would affect their benefits, or theysubmitted documents to the council to supporttheir claim which were false or incorrect.We successfully took action against 55 people whohad failed to declare their true circumstances, suchas not declaring they were working, receiving TaxCredits, or that their partner had moved in.Of these, as well as having to repay the overpaidbenefit, 13 were successfully prosecuted and 42were either cautioned or given an administrativepenalty.If you are claiming benefits, you must reportchanges in your circumstances within amonth of the change. You can do this byemail: HousingBenefits@gedling.gov.uk, bytelephone on 0115 901 3970 or in person atthe Civic Centre in Arnold.These are some of the cases which were prosecuted.• A former Arnold man, who falsely claimed morethan £7,000 in benefits, was sentenced to 42days in custody, suspended for one year, with asupervision order and ordered to pay £250 courtcosts. He failed to tell us and the Departmentfor Work and Pensions that his partner wasemployed. He pleaded guilty to six offences ofsubmitting false forms in order to receive benefithe knew he was not entitled to.• A Netherfield woman was ordered to carry out40 hours unpaid work after falsely claiming morethan £2,500 of benefits. She had failed to declarethat she had started to receive Tax Credits.She pleaded guilty by post to NottinghamMagistrates’ Court for failing to declare a changein her circumstances she knew would affect herentitlement to benefit.People can report cases of suspected benefit fraudin the Gedling borough area via our website:www.gedling.gov.uk or calling 0115 901 3996. Allcalls are in strictest confidence and you do not haveto give your name.News

8 Contacts NewsSafer plates for taxis© Monkey Business - supplied by FotoliaCrime fallsin GedlingGedling has seen a 13% reduction in crime(943 few offences) across the boroughthanks to the hard work of teams across thecouncil, police and our other partners.Over the past 12 months there have been varioustargeted operations to drive down different typesof crimes in hot spot areas. In April and May 2010burglaries increased in the Bonington ward andpolice classed it as an area of concern. Patrolswere increased in hot spot areas and policeofficers made regular visits to known offenders toensure they knew they were being monitored. InMarch 2011 the number of recorded burglaries forthis area had reduced by 30%.In other areas of the borough, buildings whichhave been repeatedly targeted by burglars havebeen made more secure thanks to partnershipfunding. Windows have been fitted with alarmsand home owners were given timers for their lightswitches. Gedling Homes removed overgrownfoliage at Bourne Mews in Netherfield and arereplacing all entrance doors to the flats withmore secure ones, as well as introducing an entrysystem.Our CCTV system has played a big part in helpingto reduce alcohol related violence and shop theftin our town centres, through the Pubwatch andShopwatch radio schemes. Residents have alsoplayed their part in driving down crime. Thanks tomembers of the Netherfield community comingforward to give evidence, we were able tosuccessfully obtain an Antisocial Behaviour Order(ASBO) against a Netherfield teenager.Private hire taxis in thearea are being given asplash of colour witha new and improvedlicensing plate, in a bidto make licensed taxismore visible.Robert Gash withthe new plateThe new licensingplates have been inplace since 1 April and substantially improve theprevious design. The new taxi plates are now incolour, so are easier for customers to see, theyare slightly larger and are more secure as theyare tamperproof and have a security hologram.Although a few of the older plates are still in use,as these licenses come up for renewal they willgradually be phased out and everybody will usingthe newer versions.Pictured above is taxi driver Robert Gash withhis new plates. Mr Gash said they are a lot morecolourful and help people to see who and whatkind of taxi they are.“They are not as easily transferable as the old plates,which mean that they’re more secure and whenyou see a taxi with one of the new Gedling licenceplates it is easy to see it is a proper licensed taxi.Anything that encourages the public to use localtaxis and trust they are getting a proper professionalservice is a great thing in our eyes.”The oldlicence plate.Still in useby some taxisThe newimprovedlicence plateNews

Contacts News 9Homesearch findsMichelle new homeEarlier this year the way social housing isallocated changed, giving people more choiceabout where they would like to live. The newChoice Based Lettings scheme, known asHomesearch, has been introduced by Gedling,Broxtowe and Rushcliffe Borough Councils.Rather than applicants waiting for the council orregistered provider to allocate them a new home,all available properties are advertised to encourageapplicants to express their interest or ‘bid’ for theproperty of their choice. Michelle is the first ofGedling Homes’ tenants to have found a homethrough the Homesearch scheme. She said:“I thought that the process was really quick andeasy. The system tells you what type of homeMichelle is handed the keysto her new homeyou can bid on. I also found being able to look atphotos and other information before you bid reallyuseful. I would recommend it to anyone looking forsomewhere to live.”To find out more about Homesearch, register orview properties available, visit:www.home-search.co.uk or contact ourHousing Needs Team on 0115 901 3651 orGedling Homes on 0115 905 1515.Fitness in the fresh airThe borough’s first outdoor gym has been a big hit with all ages,since being installed in the Spring. The new gym, which is on KillisickRecreation Ground in Arnold, was installed after requests fromthe local community. It includes 11 pieces of cardio vascular andmuscular exercise equipment and has been built close to the existingMulti Use Games Area and the children’s play area. The outdoor gymcan be used by children from 12 years and up, so is ideal for parentsand grandparents to have a go as well. The facility was fundedthrough Gedling Homes and Borough Council Public Realm Workprogramme. An official opening of the park took place on 2 July, aspart of the Arnold and Killisick Resident Association family fun day.Apprenticeships to help people get foot on employment ladderThree people from across the borough will be giventhe opportunity to learn new skills, which will givethem valuable experience and could help securejobs for the future, as part of a new apprenticeshipprogramme.There is concern nationally about the numbers ofunemployed young people and also the numbersof people without qualifications. Within Gedling8.1% of those claiming Job Seekers Allowance areunder 24 (a total of 740). The council is creatingtwo Customer Service posts, which will be basedwithin Revenues/Housing Benefits and CustomerServices. Another Businesses Administration postwill be based in other areas of the council. Theapprenticeships will take two years to complete,depending on the person’s existing qualificationsand ability, and once finished they will be awardedan NVQ Level 3. The apprentices will be employedvia an Apprenticeship Training Agency.Applications for the apprenticeships are nowbeing taken. Please visit the job section ofour website: www.gedling.gov.uk for furtherdetails, or call our 24-hour recruitment number:0115 901 3864 and ask for the informationand forms to be posted to you.News

Contacts News 11Future housing for Greater NottinghamIn July, Gedling, Broxtowe,Nottingham City and Erewashcouncils will publish theirthinking on proposals for newhousing in the future. To helpus plan for how the boroughand Greater Nottingham maylook in the future, we wantyour views.Last year, an ‘Aligned CoreStrategies – Option forConsultation’ document set outhow local authorities intendedto address issues such as newhomes, climate change, jobsand infrastructure. However,the Government has sinceannounced a number of changesto the way in which councilsshould prepare their planningpolicies, and in particular tohow housing targets should beset. This has affected what wasproposed in the 2010 AlignedCore Strategies document.A number of conclusions havebeen drawn and a HousingProvision Position Paper settingout a preferred way forwardfor Greater Nottingham hasbeen prepared. It takes intoaccount the Government’s latesthousehold projections, and looksat the impact of differing levels ofhousing provision on populationtrends, the economy andhouse-building rates. We will beconsulting on this Housing Paperfrom 25 July to 19 September. Weare also looking for comments onhow we should accommodate apossible shortfall in the numberof homes being developed, giventhat the viability of bringingforward one of the large-scalehousing sites previously promotedin Gedling Borough is now inquestion.The documents will be availableto comment on from 25 July viaour website:www.gedling.gov.uk or fromthe Civic Centre, Arnot Hill ParkArnold. A full revised draft of theplan will be published during thewinter and will also be examinedby an independent inspector,anticipated to be in late summer2012.© beltsazar - supplied by FotoliaThe Brickyard Community Centre -hidden gem in the borough’s crownThe Brickyard Community Centre in Carlton has been the heart of thecommunity since opening in 2008. Located on Honeywood GardensEstate, just off Porchester Road, the community centre provides arange of activities for all ages, as well as a place for families to socialiseand make new friends. It’s also ideal for parties and celebrations – witha function room which can hold at least 50 people.The centre’s range of activities includes; 74th Nottingham Browniesand Guides, Yoga, Zumba Fitness and the African Caribbean Elderslunch club. The centre is also home to Carlton Surestart Children’sCentre, which offers families with pre-school children a free Stayand Play session every Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3pm. For moreinformation about the Stay and Play session and Carlton Sure StartChildren’s Centre please call 0115 883 0800.For children aged eight or over, the BY Youth Club provides a range offun activities fortnightly on a Friday night from 7pm.For more information about the Brickyard Community Centre and tobook please call 0115 901 3901 or email:communitycentres@gedling.gov.uk

Your Councillors & WardsBestwood VillageDenis Beeston MBELabour0115 975 6833cllr.denis.beeston@gedling.gov.ukBoningtonRoy AllanLabour0115 967 6722cllr.roy.allan@gedling.gov.ukBoningtonRoxanne EllisLabour0115 952 0268cllr.roxanne.ellis@gedling.gov.uk1BoningtonPhil McCauleyLabour0759 055 1961philmccauley@yahoo.co.ukBurton Joyce & Stoke BardolphStephen PooleConservative0115 940 1912cllr.stephen.poole@gedling.gov.ukBurton Joyce & Stoke BardolphSarah TomlinsonConservative0115 931 2128cllr.sarah.tomlinson@gedling.gov.ukCarlton HillJim CreamerLabour0115 941 1034cllr.seamus.creamer@gedling.gov.ukCarlton HillPaul FeeneyLabour0115 910 4032cllr.paul.feeney@gedling.gov.ukCarlton HillDarrell PulkLabour0115 987 1579cllr.darrell.pulk@gedling.gov.ukDaybrookPeter BarnesLabour0115 926 4267DaybrookSandra BarnesLabour0115 926 4267GedlingKrista BlairLabourcllr.krista.blair@gedling.gov.ukMapperley PlainsJohn ParrConservative0115 953 7118cllr.john.parr@gedling.gov.ukMapperley Plains Mapperley PlainsCarol Pepper . Ged ClarkeConservative Conservative0115 926 5073 0115 926 0936cllr.carol.pepper@ cllr.ged.clarke@gedling.gov.ukgedling.gov.ukNetherfield & ColwickJohn ClarkeLabour0781 471 6090cllr.john.clarke@gedling.gov.ukNetherfield & ColwickMeredith LawrenceLabour0115 987 0247cllr.meredith.lawrence@gedling.gov.ukNetherfield & ColwickBarbara MillerLabour0115 911 3791cllr.barbara.miller@gedling.gov.ukRavensheadBruce AndrewsConservative01623 794 175bruce@nodnol.orgRavensheadColin PowellConservative01623 792 977cllr.colin.powell@gedling.gov.ukRavensheadChris BarnfatherConservative01623 436 995cllr.chris.barnfather@gedling.gov.ukSt JamesKathryn FoxLabour07906 837 395cllr.kathryn.fox@gedling.gov.ukSt JamesTony GillamLiberal Democrat0115 912 3248cllr.anthony.gillam@gedling.gov.ukSt MarysPauline AllanLabour0115 967 6722cllr.pauline.allan@gedling.gov.ukElection 2011Following the local election on 5 May 2011,the Council is now made up of:WoodthorpeAlan BexonConservative0115 961 8428cllr.alan.bexon@gedling.gov.ukWoodthorpeRichard NicholsonConservative0115 931 2235cllr.richard.nicholson@gedling.gov.ukWoodthorpeSuzanne Prew-SmithConservative0115 926 2280cllr.suzanne.prew-smith@gedling.gov.ukLabour 32Conservative 15Liberal Democrat 3

14CalvertonEmily BaileyLabour07970 214 866cllr.emily.bailey@gedling.gov.ukCalvertonMike HopeLabour0115 845 8703cllr.mike.hope@gedling.gov.ukCalvertonNick QuiltyLabour0115 965 2556qcoach@googlemail.comCarltonSteve AinleyLabour0759 049 7544cllr.steve.ainley@gedling.gov.ukCarltonNicki BrooksLabour0777 293 2033cllr.nicki.brooks@gedling.gov.ukCarltonMark GloverLabour0777 293 2033cllr.mark.glover@gedling.gov.ukGedlingJenny HollingsworthLabour0115 961 7274cllr.jenny.hollingsworth@gedling.gov.ukGedlingGordon TunnicliffeLiberal democrat0115 987 6963cllr.gordon.tunnicliffe@gedling.gov.ukKillisickHenry WheelerLabour0115 920 4530cllr.henry.wheeler@gedling.gov.ukKingswellSarah HewsonConservative0115 822 4688sarah.hewson2@ntlworld.comKingswellPaul KeyLabour0115 920 2113cllr.paul.key@gedling.gov.ukLambleyRoland SpencerConservative0115 926 0007cllr.roland.spencer@gedling.gov.ukNewsteadPatricia AndrewsConservative01623 794 172cllr.patricia.andrews@gedling.gov.ukPhoenixCheryl HewlettLabour0115 961 9588cllr.cheryl.hewlett@gedling.gov.ukPhoenixVacant WardBy-election15 September 2011PorchesterBob CollisLabour07833 621 462cllr.bob.collis@gedling.gov.ukPorchesterJohn TruscottLabour0785 119 7052cllr.john.truscott@gedling.gov.ukPorchesterMuriel WeiszLabour0115 955 3211cllr.muriel.weisz@gedling.gov.uk3St MarysMarje PalingLabour0115 956 8486cllr.marje.paling@gedling.gov.ukSt MarysMichael PayneLabour0781 471 6077cllr.michael.payne@gedling.gov.ukValleyGary GregoryLabour0115 911 5963cllr.gary.gregory@gedling.gov.ukValleyPaul HughesLiberal Democrat0115 987 1837paul.hughes@futuresnn.co.ukWoodboroughJohn BootConservative0115 965 6483cllr.john.boot@gedling.gov.ukFor information about councillors and wards,please visit our website www.gedling.gov.uk

14 Contacts Waste & recycling© Olga Mishyna - supplied by FotoliaWaste & recyclingWhat happensto your recycling?As a nation we use 12.5million tonnes of paperand cardboard each year.Last year our boroughrecycled almost 8,000tonnes of paper and we’rekeen to increase this. Inthis edition of Contacts welook at what happens toyour waste paper once it’sbeen collected from yourgreen recycling bin and therecycling centres.Paper is one of the easiestmaterials to recycle. Oncethe paper is collected fromyour green recycling bin itis taken to the MaterialsRecovery Facility (MRF)in Mansfield where it isseparated from the tins andplastics, before being senton to a paper reprocessor.Recycling Facts• 70% less energy isrequired to recyclepaper compared withmaking it from rawmaterials• The average person inthe UK gets through38kg of newspapersFocus on paperHere it is:• Sorted and graded.Contaminates are removedsuch as staples, adhesivesmagazine spines, and otheritems.• Water is added to the paperand it is turned into pulp.• The paper is then screened,cleaned and de-inkedthrough a number ofprocesses until it is suitablefor papermaking.• The paper is wound onto40 tonne jumbo reels. It canthen be cut and rewoundinto other size reels. It isthen ready to be made intonew paper products suchas newsprint, cardboard,packaging, tissue and officeitems.• One tonne of newsprintcan produce around 28,000tabloid format newspapersfor UK national and regionalpress rooms, togetherwith customers in WesternEurope, United States, Indiaand other countries.Recycling Fact© Success - supplied by Fotolia

Contacts Waste & recycling 15Keep your bin ‘Wheelie’ clean this summerSome people have problems with their bins becoming smelly and unpleasant inwarm weather. Here are some tips for keeping your bin clean:per year.1•Rinse out your cans and plastics before they go inyour green bin.2•Ensure any food waste that is put into the blackbin is tied in a bag. You may want to doublewrap your food waste.3•Keep the bin lid shut. If your bin lid is broken ordoes not shut properly, please call our CustomerServices on 0115 901 3621.4•You could freeze leftovers and pop them into theblack bin on collection day.5•Store your bins out of direct sunlight if possible.• Reduce the amount of food you throw away.6Visit: www.lovefoodhatewaste.com or callfree on 0808 100 2040 for handy hints andinformation.7•Next time your bin has been emptied, if youare able to, thoroughly scrub and disinfect itto remove any eggs and maggots which mayremain.If you follow these suggestions, it will reduce thelikelihood of you having problems with maggots.An alternative to putting cooked food scraps inthe refuse bin, is to buy (or make) a wormery.The worms will eat through the kitchen scraps,plus vegetable and fruit peelings and will providefree liquid plant food and compost to go on yourgarden.Bokashi kits are an alternative way of dealing withfood waste in your kitchen, without the worms.You can put in any food waste then add a handfulof the supplied bokashi bran, which contains microorganisms.The unit is sealed once it’s full and leftfor a couple of weeks, whilst you go on filling up asecond unit. The nutrient-rich contents can then beput directly on to your garden or into a composter.Reduced price cooked food composters areavailable at: www.getcomposting.com or call0844 571 4444.Calverton Household Waste Recycling Centre(HWRC) has achieved the highest recyclingrate of all the HWRCs across Nottinghamshire.In February 2011 a massive 85% of all rubbishtaken there was recycled and not sent tolandfill. Well done Gedling!For more information aboutwaste and recycling visit:www.gedling.gov.uk and clickon Waste and Recycling, callus on 0115 901 3621, or email:waste@gedling.gov.ukGarden waste collection schemeWhy not join ourscheme?Membership runs from 1 April 2011until 31 March 2012. It costs £34 ayear for one bin and for this you willreceive a brown 240 litre bin to collectyour garden waste (a second bin costs£13). Collections are fortnightly in thegrowing season and monthly in winter.If you have a small garden, why notshare with a neighbour?Mr/Mrs/Ms........................................................................Address.....................................................................................................................................................................Postcode..........................................................................Telephone.........................................................................I require...................bin(s)I enclose a cheque made payable to Gedling BoroughCouncil for £........................PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE POSTRETURN TO: Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre,Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU

16 Contacts Health & fitnessCome and party with usBrandnew spinbikescomingsoonIf you’re looking for somewhere to hold a special eventthen we have just the place.The Millennium Suite at the Richard Herrod Centrein Carlton is a multifunctional venue purpose built in2001 as a spacious, modern function suite.We have over 10 years experience of planning andrunning weddings, receptions, birthday parties andanniversaries. Our experienced staff will ensure thatyour celebration runs smoothly and your guests leaveafter a fantastic evening.The Millennium Suite can accommodate up to250 guests, or the main suite can be split into twoseparate rooms which provide more suitable venuesfor smaller celebrations. We also have onsite catererswho can provide hot and cold food to your specificrequirements.Matthew and James celebrated their wedding daywith us in May. They said: “A combination of greatfood, service and attentive staff made our day evenmore special then we could have ever asked for. TheRichard Herrod Centre is a superb venue where thestaff accommodated all of our needs and helped usevery step of the way, providing us with peace of mindand a day we will always remember.”If you would like to view the suite, or to checkavailability, please contact Richard Herrod Centre on0115 961 2949 or e-mailrichard.herrod@gedling.gov.ukFancy a bite?Did you know you can geta full Sunday roast at theRichard Herrod Centre?Between 12noon and2.30pm the popularSunday family carvery isserved in the CarltonRoom Restaurant, witha selection of meats,vegetables and potatoes.The restaurant, whichis run by CarltonCaterers, is open dailyfor breakfast and duringthe day there’s a snackmenu with paninis andsandwiches, omelettes,jacket potatoes, saladand soup.The Carlton Room canalso be hired for smallfamily lunch celebrations,sports club presentationsand funeral wakesthroughout the week.© Julián Rovagnati- supplied by FotoliaRedhill and CarltonForum LeisureCentres will soonbe getting brandnew and improvedspin bikes. Thebikes will bephased in over thecoming months.Customers willexperience animproved spin classwith the latest spinbikes to hit themarket!Room hire discountvoucherWe are offering a 20% discounton room hire of new bookingsif you bring this voucher withyou at the time of booking.(Excludes Saturday. Terms andconditions apply)Carlton RoomRestaurant discountvoucherGet a free packet of all butterBronte biscuits with every hotdrink purchased throughoutJuly and August with thiscoupon. (One per person)

Contacts Health & fitness 17£4,000 grant gets juniorlacrosse side goingRedhill Ravens Lacrosse Club have received £4,000 fromthe Community Foundation for brand new lacrosseequipment.Their first match was against East Bridgford. The closegame ended in East Bridgford winning by a last minutegoal.The junior team, which is based at Redhill Leisure Centre,still has space for new members. If you’re aged 8-12 andinterested in having a go, pleaseemail: info@nottslax.co.uk or call 0770 947 1940.Shape upfor summerAs we head towards summer it’s time to start dusting offyour holiday wardrobe. So to make sure you are lookingyour best in your new swim suit or shorts, why nottake advantage and shape up with Gedling’s summerpromotion?The Shape Up for Summer promotion costs £25 for 30 daysmembership – that’s less than £1 a day! You get full useof the fitness suites, exercise classes and swimming pools,which are available at Arnold, Redhill, Calverton and CarltonForum Leisure Centres.The offer is available until 31 July. For more information, orto join, please contact the leisure centres direct(see page 24).Tone up atRedhillOver the next few months there will beNEW strength and toning equipmentcoming to Redhill Leisure Centre fitnesssuite including benches, dumbbellsand other core strength training aids.In addition we will be refreshing thedecoration and upholstery.© Sandra Cunningham- supplied by FotoliaFor more information aboutleisure services please visit:www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure orcall leisure centres direct (seepage 24 for phone numbers).© Forgiss - supplied by Fotolia

18 Contacts What’s on© pressmaster - supplied by FotoliaWhat’s onSthisummer…for familiesFamily swimAt Arnold, Calverton and CarltonForum Leisure Centres…for tots & teens‘St’ance5.30pm to 6.30pm (7 to 11yr olds)6.30pm to 7.30pm (12 to 18yr olds)Stanhope Primary School – term timeonlyCulcha for girlsThursday, 5pm to 6pm (8 to 11yr olds)6 to 7pm (12 to 18yr olds)The Force for boysThursday, 7 to 8pm (7 to 11yr olds),8 to 9.30pm (12 to 18yr olds)Arnold Hill Community Centre –term time onlyCall 0115 901 3605Junior badmintonSaturday, 9 to 11amRedhill Leisure CentreFoxy Creek pre-schoolplaygroup (2-5 years)Monday to Friday, 9am to 11.30amRichard Herrod CentreJunior snooker (8 years up)(Must be accompanied by an adult)Monday and Saturday, 9 to 11amSunday, 9am to 12pmRichard Herrod CentreGedling junior bowlsSunday, 10am to 12pmRichard Herrod CentreLearn to swimAvailable at Carlton Forum, Arnold andCalverton Leisure CentresScrutiny What’s onParent and toddlerswimmingAvailable at Carlton Forum and ArnoldLeisure CentresAbsolute gymnasticsAt Carlton Forum, Calverton andArnold Leisure CentresDisco swimFriday, 6pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreJunior Indoor GolfTuesday, 5 to 6pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreJunior Basket BallFriday, 5 to 6pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreTrampoliningSaturday, 3.45 to 4.45pmand 4.45 to 5.45pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreWednesday, 4 to 7pmCalverton Leisure CentreGOALS (12 to 18 years)Friday, 6 to 9pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreNetherfield Monday Club(13 to 19 years)Monday, 4 to 6pmSt George’s Centre, Victoria Road,NetherfieldCall 0115 911 3302Stay and Play SessionTuesday, 1 to 3pmSure Start Children’s Centre atBrickyard Community Centre, CarltonCall 0115 883 0800… for Active for Life (50+)50+ ClubWednesday, 12noon to 3pmRedhill Leisure Centre(Includes swim at Arnold LeisureCentre)Wednesday, 10.30am to 2.30pmCalverton Leisure CentreSwing into ShapeMonday, 7.30 to 9.15pmRichard Herrod CentreLine dancingTuesday, 7.30 to 9pmThursday, 2 to 3.30pm and 7 to 10pmRichard Herrod CentreWednesday, 10 to 1pmArnold Leisure Centre…for health & fitnessStep and ToneMonday, 2 to 3pmWednesday, 8 to 9pmRedhill Leisure CentreAbs workoutMonday, 6 to 7pmRedhill Leisure CentrePilatesLots of classes throughout the weekat Redhill and Carlton Forum LeisureCentres© dpaint- supplied by Fotolia

Belly dancingWednesday, 1 to 2pmRedhill Leisure CentreAerobicsAvailable at all leisure centresCircuit trainingAvailable at Redhill and CalvertonLeisure CentresSpinningAvailable at Carlton Forum andRedhill Leisure CentresYogaAvailable at Redhill, Arnold, Calvertonand Carlton Forum Leisure CentresStreet dance (adults)Tuesday, 9 to 10pmRedhill Leisure CentreBeatballThursday, 6 to 7pmRedhill Leisure CentreGet Going in Gedlingwalking groupWednesday, 11amRichard Herrod CentreZumbaMonday, 6 to 7pmFriday, 7.30 to 8.30pmRedhill Leisure CentreThursday, 7.30 to 8.30pmCalverton Leisure CentreThursday, 6.30 to 7.30pmBrickyard Community Centre, CarltonCall 0115 901 3701Zumba is the latest craze in fitnessfun. It’s a Latin inspired, easy tofollow, calorie burning, feel it to thecore, fitness party dance class. It issuitable for adults and teenagers ofall abilities. Come and join the party.Boot CampTuesday, 6 to 7pmRedhill Leisure CentreIntermediate line dancingTuesday, 8 to 10pmSt George’s Centre, Victoria Road,NetherfieldCall 0115 911 3302Yoga for beginnersTuesday, 7.15 to 8.30pmBrickyard Community Centre, CarltonCall 0115 901 3701...for clubs & groupsRedhill RoadrunnersMonday, Wednesday and Friday, 6pmContact Clive Greyson 0115 956 9996Junior and adultsbadminton clubSaturday, (8-11yrs) 12.30 to 2pm and(12yrs +) 2 to 2.30pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreMartial artsThere are a number of differentclubs at Carlton Forum, Redhill andCalverton Leisure Centres. See thewebsite or call for detailsSwimming clubAvailable at Carlton Forum, Arnoldand Calverton Leisure Centres. Seewebsite or call for detailsLorna Leighton Schoolof DanceFor adults and juniors at Redhill, Arnoldand Calverton Leisure CentresContact Lorna Leighton 0115 961 5569Gedling indoor bowlsEvery day, 8.30 to 10.30amRichard Herrod CentreContacts What’s on 19Simply TennisFriday, 5 to 7pmRedhill Leisure CentreContact Ruth Rae 0115 967 4039Carlton Forum LifesavingClubSaturday, 4.30 to 6.30pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreContact Dave South on 07747758666Redhill Badminton ClubFriday, 7 to 11pm (adults)Contact Christine Saxon on0115 926 9524Saturday, 9 to 11am (juniors)Redhill Leisure CentreJunior Table Tennis ClubThursday, 6 to 7pmCarlton Forum Leisure CentreDRAMATAZZTuesday, 4.30 to 5.30pm (4 to 8yr olds)5.30 to 6.30pm (8 to 12yr olds)Pondhills Community Centre, ArnoldCall Donna on 0798 656 913274th Nottingham BrowniesWednesday, 5.30 to 6.45pmBrickyard Community Centre, CarltonCall 0800 169 590174th Nottingham GuidesWednesday, 6.45 to 8pmBrickyard Community Centre, CarltonCall 0800 169 5901© Ioana Davies - supplied by FotoliaFor Leisure Centre & Bonington Theatre details pleasesee the back page or visit: www.gedling.gov.uk

20 Contacts What’s onHuffers & Puffers joggingclub (16+)Various running clubs across theborough taking place in the eveningsand on weekends. More info visit:www.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk or call Karen Stennett on07954 130 819.…for communityPositive MovesThere are eight group exercise classesat Arnold, Calverton, Carlton Forumand Redhill Leisure CentresNew College Nottingham ITlessons (over 50s)Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10amto 12noon and 1 to 3pmSt George’s Centre, Victoria Road,NetherfieldCall the centre on 0115 911 3302New Leaf Stop SmokingClinicTuesday, 1 to 6pmSt George’s Centre,Victoria Road, NetherfieldCall 0115 911 3302Citizens Advice BureauThursday, 9.30am to 12.30pmSt George’s Centre, Victoria Road,NetherfieldCall 0115 911 3302July…for events &entertainmentSummer holiday activities26 July to 3 SeptemberFrom water polo to puppet making,roller disco to street dance, we havelots of activities to keep the kids busythis summer. Pick up your guide toevents and activities taking placeacross the borough from any of ourleisure centres, community centres,borough libraries and schools.Killisick fun fair21 July to 25 JulyKillisick Recreation Ground, CoppiceRoad, ArnoldPapplewick Play Day27 July, 1 to 4pmPapplewick playing fields, Linby Lane,PapplewickFree eventMusic, dance, sports and much morefor under 14sPresenting Spotlight TheatreSchool22 to 24 JulyBonington Theatre, Arnold LeisureCentre, ArnoldCall 0115 956 0733Presenting NottinghamRhythm Club29 JulyBonington Theatre, Arnold LeisureCentre, ArnoldCall 0115 956 0733Carlton fun fair28 July to 1 AugustCarlton Forum Playing Fields,Coningswath Road, CarltonRichard Herrod Show Night29 July, doors open at 7pmRichard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road,CarltonLive entertainment and discoFor more information and to bookplease call 0115 961 2949AugustArts and Crafts workshops9, 16, 23 August, 9.30 to 11am and11.30 to 1pmArnold Leisure CentreGedling Play Day10 August, 1 to 4pmArnot Hill Park, Arnold,Free event for under 14s includingdance displays, drumming workshops,BMX & skateboarding sessions, lotsof games and activities.SeptemberGedlingShow4 September, 11am to 5pmRichard Herrod Playing Fields,Foxhill Road, CarltonThe borough’s largest horticulturalshow and classic car andmotorbike show. Central arenaentertainment with Meirion Owenand his sheepdog and runnerducks.There’s also the LongEaton Militory Marching Band andthe Old Farm Dog Agility DisplayTeam, BBM Lancaster flypast,fun dog show, street entertainers,sport sessions, fun fair, craft stallsand food court. Free children’sarts and craft activities hosted bythe Gedling Play Forum.Headstock Festival9-11 SeptemberNewstead and Annesley Country Park,Newstead VillageFor more information visitwww.headstockfestival.comArts and Crafts Fair16 and 17 September,10am to 5pmMapperley shopping areaOctoberArts and Crafts Fair7 and 8 October, 10am to 5pmArnold Town CentreNovemberArts and Crafts Fair18 and 19 November, 10am to 5pmArnold Town Centre

Contacts Views 21Help us to improveyour ContactsmagazineContacts magazine is sent out to all boroughresidents three times a year, around March,July and November. It features councilnews and information about services whichare important to you. Contacts costs 21pper household for each issue, which whencompared to a daily newspaper costing atleast 35p, offers good value for money.We are always working to improve the magazine and you may notice changes in eachedition. We want to make sure Contacts is informative and interesting and your views willhelp to play a significant role in helping us to achieve this.1. How often do you read Contacts magazine?q always q sometimes q never2. What is your preferred method for the council keeping you in touch with news,services and activities?q Contacts q website q other (please state)3. Do you find the information in the magazine?q very useful q useful q not very useful q not at all useful4. Do you agree that the magazine is interesting?q strongly agree q agree q disagree q strongly disagree5. Do you agree the magazine is well written?q strongly agree q agree q disagree q strongly disagree6. Do you agree that the magazine is well designed?q strongly agree q agree q disagree q strongly disagree7. Do you feel the magazine should be produced?q more frequently q at the current level q less frequently8. Have you ever read a copy of Contacts on the council’s website?q Yesq No9. Are there any features or articles that you would like to see in Contacts?10. Are there any changes you would like to see in the design of Contacts?11. Are there any other comments which you would like to make about Contacts?

22 Contacts ViewsAbout YouTo ensure that we are meeting the needs of all residents it is important that we ask you afew questions about yourself. As with all the questions your answers will be completelyconfidential.12. Are you male or female?q Male q Female13. What was your age on your last birthday? (Please write in) years14. Please enter the first four characters of your postcode (e.g. NG15 or NG4 1)HomeBusiness (if you are completing as business owner)15. Do you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to read Contacts? q Yes q No16. To which of these groups do you consider you belong? (Please tick one)White Black or Black British Otherm British m Caribbean m Gypsy / Travellerm Irish m African m Other ethnic groupm Other white backgroundm Other black backgroundPlease write in:Please write in:Please write in:Mixedm White and Black Caribbeanm White and Black Africanm White and Asianm Other mixed backgroundPlease write in:Asian or Asian Britishm Indianm Pakistanim Bangladeshim Chinesem Other Asian backgroundPlease write in:You can also complete the survey online at www.gedling.gov.uk and click onHave Your Say. The survey closes at 5pm on Friday 2 September 2011.Please return to:Communications Manager | Gedling Borough CouncilFREEPOST (11163/1)| Nottingham | NG5 6BU

Contacts Mayor’s news 23New Mayor looks forwardto the year aheadFond memoriesof a busy yearOutgoing Mayor, Parish Councillor Pat Blandamerlooks back fondly over her year, which involvedattending over 600 events, presentations,celebrations and awards. Cllr Blandamer says hermost memorable occasion was awarding theMercian Regiment with the Freedom of GedlingBorough.“The second most memorable thing aboutmy year was 28 patrol’s of Guides and Scoutsparading with the British Legion to MapperleyWar Memorial for the Remembrance Daydedication,” she said.She has visited all elderly home complexes acrossthe borough and attended all of the DAREpresentations at borough schools. Cllr Blandamerhad the privilege of opening the World Under25 Bowls Championships, held at our veryown Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton. She alsoenjoyed a performance by children from BurtonJoyce Primary School, who sang Christmas songsbefore the December 2010 Council meeting.There were lots of charity events throughout theyear, including charity golf day, quiz evening andbarn dance.She has raised more than £14,000 for her charity,the Scout and Guide Movement across theborough of Gedling and money is still coming in.Councillor Patricia Andrews was electedto the office of Mayor at a specialmeeting in May. Cllr Andrews, whohas been a councillor for four years forthe Newstead ward, will represent thecouncil as Mayor over the coming year.The Mayor’s husband, Bruce, who is aborough councillor for the Ravenshead ward,will act as her escort. The Mayor is supportingdiagnosis and treatment of prostate cancerat the Urology Department, City HospitalCampus, through TheNottingham UniversityHospitals Charity.The Mayor said: “I’mvery much lookingforward to attendingevents and meetingpeople from across theborough. If you wouldlike me to attend anevent, please get intouch.”Cllr Mrs Andrewshas also been aparish councillor inRavenshead, whereshe lives, for 12 years.She is interestedin supportinglocal businessand encouragingemployment across theborough.Councillor SandraBarnes, who representsthe Daybrook wardwas elected as DeputyMayor of the borough.If you have anyevents which youwould like the Mayorto attend, please call0115 901 3858.Your ContactsmagazineContacts 28Summer 2011Designed andproduced in theCommunicationsSection, GedlingBorough Council.If you have anyquestions or commentsabout Contacts, writeto the CommunicationsManager, GedlingBorough Council,FREEPOST (1163/1)Nottingham,NG5 6BU.Contacts is produced threetimes a year for all Gedlingborough residents. It providesinformation about our servicesand aims to be interesting andinformative in an easy to readformat.The magazine costs about21p per copy to produce anddeliver – that’s less than adaily newspaper - and is handdelivered to your door. It’s nowprinted on thinner paper usingfaster printing machinery,making it cheaper to produce.It’s also available on ourwebsite:www.gedling.gov.ukThe next edition of Contacts isdue out in November 2011.Contacts is printed ata mill employing thelatest environmentalimpact abatementtechniques and fromsustainable sources by GarnettDickinson Print Ltd who holdISO 14001 and Programmefor the Endorsement of ForestCertification environmentalaccreditations.

Contact uswww.gedling.gov.ukEmail: webenquiries@gedling.gov.ukGedling Borough Council,Civic Centre, Arnot Hill,Park, Arnold, NottinghamNG5 6LUContact numbersPopular NumbersCouncil Tax enquiries...........................................901 3950Housing benefits..................................................901 3970Flytipping, litter, abandoned vehicles,graffiti, dog fouling ......................................0800 068 1233Waste & recycling................................................901 3621PaymentsPayments line (cash office hours)........................901 3949Automated payments line (24 hours)..........0161 627 9907Leisure Centres- Arnold (incl Bonington Theatre) ........................956 0733- Calverton ...........................................................901 3800- Carlton Forum ..................................................987 2333- Redhill ...............................................................956 9996- Richard Herrod & Millennium Suite (Foxhill Rd)....961 2949Other ServicesBuilding regulations & dangerous buildings ........901 3740Business rates .....................................................901 3946Cemeteries...........................................................901 3601Anti social behaviour ...........................................901 3832Environmental issues(pest control, pollution, noise)..............................901 3972Food, health & safety...........................................901 3974Investigation officer (benefits)..............................901 3996Job application requests (24 hours).....................901 3864Planning & licensing.............................................901 3971Shopmobility Arnold(A Gedling Access Group Scheme)......................966 1331Allotments & bowls bookings...............................901 3712Community centre (bookings)..............................901 3701Football/cricket pitch bookings.............................901 3624Homelessness/housing advice/waiting list...........901 3681Gedling Homes ..................................................905 1515Nottinghamshire County Council ..........08449 80 80 80Phone lines open from 8.45am Monday - Friday.Offices open Monday to Thursday:8.45am - 5.15pm & Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm.Cash office opens Monday to Thursday:9am - 4.45pm & Friday 9am - 4.15pm.Main switchboard number ...................... 0115 901 3901Minicom (hard of hearing) ...................... 0115 901 3935Visit us at www.gedling.gov.ukCabinet MembersCllr John ClarkeCllr Michael PayneCllr Jim CreamerCllr Roy AllanCllr Paul FeeneyCllr JennyHollingsworthCllr Darrell PulkLeader of the Council & Finance& Performance Portfoliocllr.john.clarke@gedling.gov.ukDeputy Leader &Communications & PublicProtection Portfoliocllr.michael.payne@gedling.gov.ukCommunity & EmployeeRelations Portfoliocllr.seamus.creamer@gedling.gov.ukEconomic & Strategic DevelopmentPortfoliocllr.roy.allan@gedling.gov.ukEnvironment & SustainabilityPortfoliocllr.paul.feeney@gedling.gov.ukHealth and Wellbeing Portfoliocllr.jenny.hollingsworth@gedling.gov.ukLeisure & Culture Portfoliocllr.darrell.pulk@gedling.gov.ukSenior ManagementJohn RobinsonPeter BaguleyStephen BrayJanet BrothwellMark KimberleyDave PartonKeith TansleyChief ExecutivePlanning & EnvironmentStrategy & PerformanceCustomer Services &Organisational DevelopmentCorporate ServicesDirect ServicesLeisure & CommunitiesPLEASE USE IN EMERGENCIES ONLY0800 096 0306 Out of hours number (freephone)Mon to Thur 5.15pm - 8.45amFri 4.45pm - 8.45am Mon and Bank Holidays