Cossall and Kimberley News Update and Information Service November 2009
Hi all,
So November is almost upon us. Work continues at a relentless pace and there’s now in excess of 610 people who regularly receive these updates now. Some challenge to keep up with everything!
Thank you to all who have sent in feedback comments and suggestions since the 1st October.
As there’s plenty of news to get through I’ll get down to business.
Do continue to keep in touch, with your comments, suggestions etc. Also if there is any personal casework that Nick or I can help with, do let us know.
Best regards,
Richard
Richard Robinson
Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley and Cossall
7 Scargill Avenue,
Newthorpe,
Nottingham,
NG16 2DZ
Tel: 01773 531315 (h) – 0775 1970 640 (m)
E-mail: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk
Join me on Facebook: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=686163968.
Dr Nick Palmer MP
Labour MP for Broxtowe
E-mail: NickMP1@aol.com
Tel: 0115 943 0721
Cossall and Kimberley News Update and Information Service November 2009
1) Trick or Treat
With Halloween etc. fast approaching I’ve been asked to remind constituents about a police website where you can obtain a sign to print off and put in their windows asking trick or treaters not to visit http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/newsandevents/news/2009/october/21/stay_safe_and_have_a_happy/.
2) Closure of Halifax Banking facilities in Kimberley from 8th January next year
There’s a lot of unhappy people in Kimberley and the surrounding areas. I am a Halifax customer myself and don’t fancy travelling to Bulwell (with the Eastwood branch closing also).
I’ve managed to fix up an urgent meeting with senior Halifax representatives for next Wednesday 4th November to discuss the implications for Kimberley & the surrounding areas. Also in attendance will be Cllr Steve Brunt, Chair of Kimberley Town Council and Cllr Mel Crow.
In addition Nick and myself have made urgent (and separate) representations this week to two major banks asking whether one of them will be prepared to relocate to Kimberley. Both Nick & I have both been asked by both banks to keep details confidential at this stage. Rest assured as soon as any substantive news is available we will let you know.
Any questions in the meantime – richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk or NickMP1@aol.com.
3) Proposed Taxi Rank in Kimberley
I’ve gathered a fair number of complaints from residents concerned about Broxtowe Borough’s Council proposals to site a taxi rank on Station Road. In particular after all of the work that has been put into improving the situation there for residents, who were previously plagued by lots of anti social behaviour, there is a fear that all of the hard work will be undone.
All of the complaints I have been received have been sent onto the Licensing Committee at Broxtowe. When more information is available I will let you know.
4) Farmers Market Kimberley – Toll Bar Square and Newdigate Street Car Park
Don’t forget next Saturday 7th November – 9am until 2pm! Fresh fruit and veg, fudge, cakes, free range eggs, pastries, meat and some further surprises!
Both Nick & I are really excited about this initiative and we hope it will help serve to regenerate Kimberley and get the town buzzing again!
For 2009 the other Farmers Markets are to be 12th December and 22nd December.
Dates for 2010 will be announced in December.
5) Exciting voluntary opportunity between November and the date of the next General Election (expected around 6th May 2010)
I’m looking for an experienced graphic designer with web experience who can help support my work in the community, and who has the following skills & attributes:
- A good online portfolio displaying user-centred design, and ideally some experience with web database solutions
- Ability to hand code with XHTML, CSS and PHP
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop, JavaScript and Flash
- An in-depth knowledge of current web-design trends and technique
Whilst the post is voluntary I am looking to pay an Honorarium next April.
For more information, including hours (flexible), and to apply please provide a brief CV to richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk or ‘phone 0775 1970 640.
Immediate start date.
6) Tram phase III route to Kimberley
You may recall that in July KENTAG (Kimberley, Eastwood and Nuthall Tram Action Group) was formed. The purpose of this group is to lobby and campaign for an extension of the existing tram route from Phoenix Park, out to Kimberley and Eastwood.
The next meeting of KENTAG is set to take place on Thursday 19th November, 7:30pm at the Kimberley Cricket Club on Newdigate Street. More information on the meeting and the work that is being done in the meantime is available from KENTAG Chair Andy Cooper 0115 917 7166 or Steve Barber barbers@parliament.uk.
7) Police Beat Walks & Surgeries in Kimberley
The next round of beat walks and surgeries in Kimberley, where you can meet with the police and/or inspect your area are as follows:
Beat Walks
- Norman Street, Kimberley – 10th November 2009
Surgeries
- Sainsbury’s, Kimberley – 24th November 2009
More details, including times of events are available from Paul Toon: paul.toon@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
Tel: 0115 670999 x 4870
Mob: 0752 598 9434
Walk & Talk
Walk and Talk offers regular short walks in Broxtowe Borough. They give you the chance to improve your health, make new friends and get to know the local environment.
Short walks around Colliers Wood/Moorgreen meet every Monday at 11:10am (except bank holidays) at the Horse & Groom rear car park, Church Road, Moorgreen.
Longer walks for October are on Thursdays at 10:30am, on the 22nd and 29th, meeting at the Royal Oak, Main Road, Watnall.
For more information on Walk & Talk, contact Liz Pearce, Public Health, NHS Nottinghamshire County on 0115 875 2098
9) Midland German Shepherd Rescue Centre Christmas Fare
This is taking place on Saturday 7th November 2009. The location is North Lodge Kennels, Kings Corner, Derby, DE21 4RG. For more details contact Kimberley resident Sarah Pykett – sarap1@hotmail.co.uk.
10) Big Lottery Funding – opportunities for community groups
Particularly for those of you involved in community groups, the following information may be useful, that has been sent through by Mick McGrath, Head of Big Lottery Funding in the East Midlands.
…………………Before the summer recess Big Lottery Fund ran a drop in surgery session for East Midlands MPs. The purpose of the surgery was to feedback on our ‘big thinking’ consultation on our future funding. A key recommendation from these surgeries was that we produce a simple fact sheet on the funding programmes that are currently open to constituency groups. I have therefore attached a double sided pdf fact sheet that you may wish to print off for constituents interested in funding through Big Lottery Fund. We will endeavour to send you updates every quarter. The fact sheet contains an outline of our current open programmes together with web links and telephone numbers for further details.
In particular I would draw your constituents attention to our Awards for All programme http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index.html. Awards for All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects that improve communities, and the lives of people within them. It is for voluntary and community groups, schools and health organisations, parish and town councils. I have attached a pdf poster on the programme – further copies of this and also Awards for All postcards are available on request.
I hope you and your constituents find this information helpful – please do get in touch on enquiries.em@biglotteryfund.org.uk or 0115 872 2950 if we can help with anything else.
Did you know that Awards for All offers grants of between £300 and £10,000 for projects that improve communities, and the lives of people within them. It’s for voluntary and community groups, schools and health organisations, parish and town councils and is open for applications now. For more information call 0845 4 10 20 30 or go to http://www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index.html.
11) Shop Front Grants
For businesses looking to improve their frontage “Keeping up Appearances” grants are still available from Broxtowe Borough Council. A 50% grant up to a maximum of £2000 is available for shops throughout the whole of the Broxtowe area. Eligible works include windows, signage, guttering and painting. For more information contact the Economic Development unit at Broxtowe BC on 0115 9173446, or 0115 917 3989.
In Brief
- New bus services running up Swingate from 1st December 2009.
I am awaiting final confirmation from Veolia that as from 1st December 2009 a revised bus service for Kimberley will include buses throughout the day and evening running up Swingate. All of the information is being sent to the Traffic Commissioners, and when final details are known I will let you know. - New (in the main) cheaper fares for the Veolia run 555 service,
running through Eastwood, Kimberley, Nuthall, Phoenix Park, QMC & Nottingham are being introduced from next week.
Anything that was between 80p and £1.40 has been simplified to £1.00.
Anything that was between £1.50 and £2.20 has been simplified to £2.00.
Any return ticket will now be a TWO TRIP TICKET, this means that it is valid for two journeys, not necessarily on the same day. This is valid for a month after date of issue.
It is £1.80 for £1.00 singles and £3.50 for £2.00 singles.
There will also be an ALL DAY TICKET, this is £3.50 and can be used on the day of issue only for unlimited travel on the 555.
There will be a £12.00 WEEKLY TICKET which is valid for weekly unlimited travel for 6 days after day of issue.
More information available from Andrew Yeo – andrew.yeo@veolia-transport.co.uk. - Hardy Street/Cliff Boulevard Traffic Congestion
I am getting a report compiled to present to the County Council with the aim of pressing them to make significant improvements to traffic flow and safety for residents in this area. More information available in December. - One Way system on High Street
Not much support for closing off High Street with bollards as from St Paul’s Court to help stop drivers flouting the one way system! By far the most popular suggestion was a fixed camera to catch offenders. I’ll be putting this recommendation to the County Council in due course. - Greene King Site
Today Nick and I have approached the Co-op Group to see whether we can get any interest from them in a Co-operative Housing initiative and for sustainable development on this site. More information should be available in December.
Local Business Information
“Nine Corners” 20, Main Street Kimberley
A really big thank you for the fantastic support from everyone who’s visited “Nine Corners Interiors” in Kimberley.
We welcome everyone with any decorating and design dilemmas. Our in store advice cost’s nothing and if you get really stuck we can offer a free home visit. Christmas isn’t that far away (!), so don’t leave it until the last minute if you’re planning on decorating or having new curtains. Pop in and have a chat, we look forward to meeting you.
Nine Corners, for wall coverings, fabrics, curtains and blinds.
Madeleine Chandler
Interior Design Consultant
Mobile: 07788 553947
Web: www.madeleinechandler.co.uk
Neighbourhood pet care
Pet boarding for caged birds and pets, also home visits, dog walking, feeding etc peace of mind references, collection/delivery service tel: Jenny on 0115 849 4708 or mobile 07952 751019.
73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall
TRIPLE S
Running from Baker Road, Newthorpe the business called Triple S offers Computer Services based on a fixed rate fee. The main services range from a computer “MOT” to a full rebuild of the operating system, installation services for Broadband and an “Anything Computers” one to one are available.
Contact Steve: www.tripletriple.f2s.com and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: tripletriple@f2s.com.
GLORIA MORGAN
I’m a local author living on Victoria Street, Kimberley. I’ve just published a children’s book which is an historical adventure based around Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall, Ilkeston and Nottingham Castle in the year 1086. I’m very willing to make this book available for fund-raising purposes. It would make a great stock-filler for 9-12 year olds. glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com
Book Title: KINMERS LEA – which is the old name for Kimberley. My contact details: Tel: 08454 67 1086 (local rate calls). The book is available for sale from Plumb’s, James Street, Kimberley, Awsworth Post Office, Giltbrook Post Office and Giltbrook News price £7.99. Web site: www.kinmerslea.co.uk.
CRYSTAL CLEAR CLEANING SERVICE
THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR ALL YOUR CLEANING NEEDS.
SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE:
- Domestic/ Commercial Window Cleaning
- Industrial Cleaning
- Builders Cleans
- Guttering/Facia Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning
- Patio Cleaning
- Also available for subcontract work
All areas covered
Contact: Mr Richard Hill
0782 4535 309
15 Ruislip Close
Kimberley
Nottingham
NG16 2LF
crystalclear.cleaning@ntlworld.com
SHORT OF CASH?
Sell your broken gold jewellery at:
Mike’s
7 James Street
Kimberley
Established 30 years.
- Watch batteries/straps fitted.
- Jewellery repairs undertaken.
- Wide selection of Gifts available.
- We also have Toys!
Call in for a friendly, old fashioned, service.
Kerstine Herbert (Dip RM)-Sports Injury and Remedial Massage Therapist.
Local therapist based on Victoria Street Kimberley offering mobile option so you can be treated in the comfort of your own home.
Common conditions treated include:
- Whiplash
- Back and neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Joint problems
- Strains and sprains
- Stress and tension
A full therapeutic body massage is great for unwinding and combating stress I also offer Indian Head Massage which is highly beneficial for treating stress, poor sleep patterns, headaches and neck and back tension. Prices range from £17 for a half an hour treatment to £25 for a full body massage.
To arrange an appointment please call on 0788 6226 005.
Softwurkz
SoftWurkz S£ick Business Management Software
Pain Relief for Small Businesses
SoftWurkz Limited is a Kimberley based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer software for the self employed and for small businesses. The directors live on Angus Close, Kimberley and more information is shown at the 2nd attachment. To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com 07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107.
C and J UPVC Maintenance
Specialists in UPVC Window, Door and Conservatory Repairs/Upgrades
Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 – www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk.
33 Wortley Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QP
Noah’s Ark Pre-School Playgroup
Free places for 3 and 4 year olds.
Holy Trinity, Church Hill, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HY Tel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk.
