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Ex-police detective and lecturer shortlisted for award Clifton Local News Former Nottingham police detective UK, Netherlands and Poland. photo competition! sergeant and current lecturer In order to develop his expertise Here at the Clifton Local News has been shortlisted for the most and bring even more real-life we’re introducing our very own innovative teacher of the year. experience to his teaching, Andy photo competition! Andy O’Hagan, lecturer at the is an international drug trafficking Do you enjoy photography and School of Science and Technology expert, he regularly provides want to see your photos in print? at the Clifton Campus in evidence for the courts and gives Whether you use a digital camera, Nottingham, has been working at talks in the Netherlands. a mobile phone or film camera, NTU since 2010. His innovative and Andy’s contribution to teaching has we want to see your local photos, hands-on teaching methods aid in been recognized for a long time as new or old. bringing his lectures to life, inspiring he hass previously been awarded students and has transformed the To enter the competition, email the Vice Chancellors Teaching subject course entirely. your high-res image/s to editor@ Award, and for the last six years nottinghamlocalnews.com, titled Due to this he has been shortlisted won the student led Student Union Afua Acheampong added: “Andy ‘Clifton photo comp’. Our favourite in The Times Higher Education award for outstanding teaching has been able to demonstrate what will be published in next month’s (THE) Awards 2019 in the Most staff. outstanding teaching looks like at edition of Clifton Local News! Innovative Teacher of the Year Andy, who is delighted to have Nottingham Trent University. He category. Please include who you are, where been shortlisted, said: “I feel goes above and beyond for his you are from, where the photo was Andy was also heavily involved very blessed to be in a position students, often supplying additional taken and a caption. Your photos in the creation of the University’s to actually give something to our learning resources, offering industry will be fully credited. Good luck! policing degree. He had gained 31 young students in the form of my advice to students who need it, years of policing experience, prior experience and knowledge for my and undoubtedly his love for the to working at NTU. years policing. Being nominated for subject really shines through within this award is such an honour which his teaching” Andy had worked his way up to the reflects the fantastic students role of detective sergeant on the The awards recognize success at NTU.” Nottinghamshire Police Serious and in many university activities and Organised Crime unit and worked The Vice President Education, excellence in academic and undercover in covert policing in the Nottingham Trent Students’ union, professional services. FULLYQUALIFIED INSUREDFULLY Boiler/Plumbing Problems? BRIDGFORD Trees & Landscaping PLUMBING & HEATING 07946 420894 THINNING • DEADWOOD Boiler Breakdown Specialist Full Installation/combi upgrades TREE FELLING • LOPPING Servicing boilers/gas fires TOPPING • PRUNING Cooker/hob installations Landlord safety certificates HEDGE TRIMMING Power Flushing SPECIAL OFFER REDUCTION • FENCING BOILER & GAS FIRE SERVICE £70 FOR BOTH GRAVELLING 594508 Compton Acres, West Bridgford BLOCK PAVING FRUIT TREE SPRAYING Trees too close to your property can cause damage to your foundations All green waste recycled & job left tidy If your garden is out of control phone us today! IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FREE ESTIMATE OR ADVICE PLEASE TELEPHONE CALL US TODAY ON 0800 9596079 or 07707741512 Email: [email protected] 14 Day Cooling Off Period Like, share, follow: facebook.com/nottslocalnews 05
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Lark Hill Retirement Village celebrates their 10th birthday Lark Hill is ExtraCare’s largest Channel 4 show Old People’s this in Nottingham which provides life. I would not be here if I didn’t Village, with fabulous facilities Home For Four Year Olds which so much for older people to enjoy live here” and unrivalled views over open was broadcast in October 2018. their time. It is a very special place. “If I was living on my own in an countryside in Clifton, overlooking The show chartered the flourishing And your family are happy knowing apartment without any support the Soar Valley. friendships between a group of ten you are safe too. and I had a stroke that would be it. four-year-olds and ten pensioners The very first Lark Hill resident “I think we have fitted in well with What happened was terrifying, but I as they spent time together over moved to the retirement village on the Clifton community as well. feel calm and safe here.” the course of three months. 30th August 2009, now 10 years Lots of volunteers come here from “I have said from the word go later, the village had a week-long Two residents who featured on the area.” this place is like a cruise ship on celebration of its 10th anniversary. the show said that the village was Jean Thomas, an 80-year-old land. It has everything you could As part of the week Nottingham ‘perfect’ for their needs. resident of three years recently ask for in a safe environment. The hearing care specialists Correct Pauleen, who has lived in the suffered a stroke and the staff community spirit is so strong with Hearing joined with Lark Hill and village for 10 years, said: “You were there straight away to help. a combination of volunteers and celebrated the anniversary by won’t be able to find a place like She said “This place saved my wonderful staff.” throwing an afternoon tea party for hundreds of Lark Hill residents on Vicky Merryweather, the activities Tuesday 27 August. coordinator at the village, added: “We are all about helping to keep The huge retirement village consists our people busy and offering them of 327 homes, including 255 different things. apartments and 72 bungalows, housing more than 420 residents. “I started as a carer here and Each of these homes has its own moved into the activities role. I front door, kitchen, living room and enjoy seeing the residents enjoy one to two bedrooms. themselves. If I see they have enjoyed something, then that’s Some of the great facilities that what makes my job worthwhile.” the residents can use include a restaurant, bar, village hall, shop, The opportunity to apply to live in fitness suite with gym, spa, pool the village is open to the over 60s and steam room, a hairdressing living in the city of Nottingham, or salon, library and indoor bowls to those who can demonstrate a room. local connection.
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Clean up along A453 - The gateway to Nottingham Founding member of NG11 Clean and is the first view of Nottingham have agreed that on October Volunteers will be provided with Champions, Alma Davies speaks that motorists see on their way to 9th they, Highways England and litter picks, hi-vis vests and bags. below about her latest mission: the City. their supply chain partners with You’ll need to wear sensible a team from Nottingham Council footwear and protective gloves. As the founding member of the This significant stretch of the Street Team will clear from NG11 Clean Champions and a A453, moving through Clifton The event will start at 9.30am and Crusader Roundabout to Silverdale Keep Britain Tidy Ambassador, I is called - Remembrance Way - finish promptly at 2.30pm. This is a Roundabout then onto the B679 am passionate and committed to named in honour of 453 British fantastic collaborative community (towards Wilford) to the mini island do what I can to keep NG11 litter- service personnel killed in combat event. Let’s make Remembrance including the slip road to the A52. free and with the amazing NG11 in Afghanistan, including Clifton’s Way a road to remember! Please As well as litter picking, they will Clean Champions team of local, own Kieron Hill. I’m so proud of our confirm attendance by contacting: remove weeds and clear gullies. like-minded residents from Clifton, armed forces; they do a fantastic Email: [email protected] Wilford and Silverdale, we are job and put their lives on the line NG11 Clean Champions will be or Tel: 0776 444 2835 making a BIG difference. every day they are on duty. The UK helping with clearing litter from is so lucky to have such dedicated the safe areas along with local It’s been a long-standing goal soldiers. A453 businesses, McDonalds, of mine to get the A453 cleaned KFC, Tesco Express, The Crusader up since I moved to the area Councillors Andrew Rule and Roger pub, The Harvester and Co-op four years ago. This gateway Steel introduced me to Highways at Wilford, and Nottingham Trent to Nottingham is the main link England, who after extensive University will also help with connecting Nottingham with the M1 discussions, I’m delighted to advise volunteers and refreshments for all participants.
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Volunteers provide free meals for Nottingham children New Clifton cycle The Leader of Nottingham Lenton Baptist Church provided everyone who worked so hard this & pedestrian path City Council has thanked local further support, while the local summer to provide free food and Last month work began to create businesses, charities, faith groups business community and voluntary activities to children in the City. a shared cycle and pedestrian and volunteers who helped provide sector rallied around and donated a path along Clifton Lane better “It’s also really important to free lunches for vulnerable children large amount of various food items connecting with routes towards the recognise the contribution of at council-run events this summer, from local businesses. city centre. numerous organisations, faith including a group of Clifton Hundreds of thousands of groups, community groups and The pavement will be widened volunteers who made sandwiches. youngsters are affected by holiday charities who have kindly donated and resurfaced to accommodate A number of community initiatives hunger across the country. While money, food and supplies – as well a new shared cycle and footpath. took place in Nottingham over the many children from low-income as our own staff at the City Council Improvements will be made to the school summer holidays in a bid to families are entitled to free school who have given to the scheme. side of the road entrances and tackle holiday hunger, activity and meals during term-time, there green surfacing laid to show cycle It’s been great to see so many isolation among children. is currently no such provision pedestrian priority. youngsters attending Council- during holidays. Work on the path is due to be This included a scheme that run events over the past weeks, completed by mid-October. distributed 5,200 packed lunches at Councillor David Mellen, Leader running around and working up Council-run events across the city. of Nottingham City Council, said: an appetite before tucking into a There should be little impact “I’d like to say a huge thank you to healthy lunch.” on traffic during the changes, Volunteers based at Clifton Young however sections may be closed to People’s Centre in Green Lane, pedestrians while works take place. Clifton, packed the lunches before During the works, bus stops will teams transported them around remain unaffected. Nottingham to free summer holiday activity days and children’s centres. Councillor Adele Williams, said: “This path is one of the first The scheme was co-ordinated improvement projects we’ve by four people retired from the been able to make as part of City Council’s children’s services the Department for Transport’s department, together with up to Transforming Cities fund, which eight local volunteers each day. aims to help support active City councillors joined them at and sustainable travel as well various points over the summer. as connecting communities to The lunches included sandwiches, employment sites. The improved fruit, crisps, snacks and drinks. path will help to better connect cyclists and pedestrians along Nottingham Citizens Forum and Clifton Lane”. OVEN CLEANING Let Us Do it for You! • local and independent • fully trained & insured • Eco-friendly products used in your home Call David now on DELIVER 0115 824 0347 We can deliver your [email protected] www.spring-fresh.co.uk menus, leaflets or • hobs • hoods • agas • carpets • upholstery • end of tenancy cleans business cards from just £20 per 1,000 Design & print services also E CLEAN G D & R available D C S R C C D A For more details call on I REE 0115 981 9200 or email E [email protected] www.claridontravel.com ICELAND DUBAI-MAY 3 NIGHTS HALF TERM BREAK Departures throughout January, February & March 2020 5 NIGHTS Flights from Manchester Departing 24th May 2020 Arctic Comfort Hotel 3 Direct Flights from Birmingham Room Only Caesars Resort Bluewaters Dubai 5 Hand Baggage Only Half Board Cost Cost fr £299 fr £679 per person per person (Transfers can be added for 40pp) Based on 2 adults sharing Based on 2 Adults & 2 Children DUBAI, NEW YORK- SINGAPORE & BALI FEBRUARY HALF 13 NIGHTS TERM BREAK Departing 17th June 2020 Flights from Birmingham 3 NIGHTS 3 Nights RamadaJumeirah Dubai4 Departing 17th )HEUXDU\ 2020 Room Only 3 Nights The Boss Hotel Singapore 4 Direct Flights from Heathrow Room Only Hampton Inn Manhattan Times 7 Nights Crystal Luxury Bay Hotel 5 Square Central 3 Room Only Bed & Breakfast Cost Cost fr fr £1249per person £369per person Based on 2 adults sharing Based on 2 adults sharing
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The end of the Line Now that was In its heyday, there was only smoke signal to be seen. GOING, GOING...: The impressive frontage in entertainment! standing room on its platforms the early 1960s. Along with the green Former local DJ STUART MILLS As the last passenger train pulled trolleybus, they would both be gone from as passengers headed off to all the city landscape within a few years out of Victoria Station early on a recalls some of his personal points north, south, east and sluggish Saturday evening in 1967, favourites and reflects on the west in search of sea and sun, the grinding of iron wheels on metal city's myriad of clubs that offered fun and football or the vagaries such diversity at their venues. tracks had long ago replaced the of war or peace. rhythmic shunting and chugging Variety is the spice of life so they Victoria Station was a pivotal link of a steam locomotive slowly say. Or is too much night life choice in the railway network for several gaining speed. just too much? Nottingham had birthday of the reigning monarch decades, a city centre landmark it all back in the day. Ballroom The power was not fuelled by from whom it took its name, the old that demanded attention and dancing at the Sherwood Rooms, stokers shovelling coal or any Victoria had all but disappeared off exuded a class and opulence from fun, fantasy, frolics and filth at combustible materials into a boiler, the city landscape by the end of a bygone age. GEORGE BRAMLEY the Musters Hotel and many the relative silence of electricity and the decade. traces its rise and tepid fall. famous acts at the Commodore diesel carted the three coaches To catch a fleeting glimpse and International. You could wine In the end there was a certain of the R1 train from Platform No.6 be reminded of the glory days and dine and be entertained at irony. And pathos of course. For bound for Rugby. of railways at the venue, diehard the Heart of the Midlands before a generation weaned on steam, One of the last of the great Victorian trainspotters and steam romantics dancing the night away... grown accustomed to its sight and Cathedrals of Steam, heralded had had to turn up with their Read more on the old club scene in smell, and in some cases almost amid huge fanfare, created with manuals, notebooks and rose- the latest edition of Bygones. addicted to it, there was scarcely a immense grandeur and style and tinted spectacles a year previously, built on a scale symptomatic of the almost to the day, when the last EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY: An evocative snapshot of life on a station era, was bowing out with a guard's steam-powered Nottingham- overbridge, shadows cast by people coming whistle but without scarcely so to-London service departed the and going but to where and why? much as a whimper. station on September 4, 1966... OLDER GENERATION: It was September 2, 1967 and Read more on the Victoria Station The Heart of the Midlands, now Rock City, and the Commodore International, now demolished, though it had been a decade in in the latest edition of Bygones – on catered for a slightly older clientele wanting a the planning and construction until sale at many local retailers including sit-down meal and entertainment its official opening on the 81st all Nottingham MSR Newsagents.
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