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Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell – News Update & Information Service – Mid May edition 2012

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Hi all 

I promised last week to give you more information when the dates for  public meetings about Open Casting proposal were available. 
The site for proposals is commonly known as ”Shortwood” and comprises land off Cossall Road between the villages of Cossall and Trowell.  The application is being made by UK Coal.

 

There are two public meetings that I have been made aware of so far and the details are as follows:

 

Trowell Parish Council has announced a public meeting on Sunday May 13 2012 at Trowell Parish Hall at 3pm until 4.30pm.  Trowell Parish Hall full address is as follows: Stapleford Rd, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QA.

 

Awsworth Parish Council are holding their public meeting on Friday May 25 at 7pm in the Village Hall.  Address for venue is Awsworth Village Hall, The Lane, Awsworth, Nottingham NG16 2QQ.

 

As a brief reminder, some background information to the open casting can be found at: http://richardsrobinson.org.uk/2012/05/kimberley-awsworth-cossall-trowell-news-update-information-service-may-2012/ (item 4)

 

I understand that Nottinghamshire County Council have subsequently agreed to extend the initial public consultation to 18 June.

 

If anyone has any further questions, do get in touch.

best regards

Richard

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h) 0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

Twitter: @drummerrich1

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

 

 

 

Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell News Update & Information Service – May 2012

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Hi all and a warm welcome to the May update and especially those who have joined during April.

You may wish to put some specific time aside to read and digest this update!   There’s not only a mass of news & information to relay, there is also undoubtedly over the next few months some critical decisions that will be made with regards to developments throughout Trowell, Awsworth, Cossall, Kimberley, Nuthall etc.
I touch on some of these developments below.

Feedback always encouraged, and do also contact Andy, Mary or myself for help with personal casework.  We are only too happy to try and be of assistance.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h) 0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

Twitter: @drummerrich1

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

& Information Service – May edition 2012

1)   This is Nottingham (Nottingham Post)- reporter sugeries in Kimberley

Want to get a news story or campaign into the media?

Every Wednesday between 10am and 11am at Madhatter’s Cafe, Kimberley, Alex Britton from the Nottingham Post will be holding weekly reporter surgeries.  Essentially, you have the chance a chat with Alex (who is a great guy) and give him any stories you have for our area.

For more information you can contact Alex via e mail: Alexander.Britton@nottinghampostgroup.co.uk  phone: 0115 948 2000 ext 2551, Twitter: @adbritton

2) Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 5 May – Toll Bar Sq, Kimberley, 9am – 2pm

It’s the first Saturday of the month again, and we have managed to attract some more brand new traders for this Saturday.  Do come along and have a look!  Also, after requests from a number of people we are stopping open an extra hour until 2pm.

 

3)   Family Fun Day to be held at Holy Trinity Church, Kimberley,  Saturday 19 May

This is to be held from 11 am to 300 pm Music and Entertainment provided by The Charnwood Tap Clog Dancers.

Variety of stalls and games plus all day barbecue and light refreshments.

Entrance free, more information available from: cawofesobi@btinternet.com

4)  Application to opencast in Cossall & Trowell

UK Coal have now made their long trailed application to open-cast at Shortwood, Cossall. Nottingham.  The proposed development scheme is to establish a new surface mine development and carry on “associated activities” to extract approximately 1.3 million tonnes of coal, and up to 250,000 tonnes of fireclay.  This would be set to take place if approved over approximately a 5 year time scale (extraction period).   UK Coal say that restoration of agriculture, woodland, nature conservation would mean that overall site duration would be approximately 6 years.  Full detailed information and how to appeal can be found at:

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/environment/planningmatters/developmentcontrol/planning-applications/applications-detail.htm?id=5540

Public consultation seems set to end on 31 May and comments can be sent via the information at the link above or by letter to:

Nottinghamshire County Council, Development Management, Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BJ.

Mary, Andy and myself along with North West Broxtowe Labour Party will be formally opposing any plans to open cast on this site, as we believe some of the most beautiful countryside in Nottinghamshire in Cossall, will be destroyed for ever.

Various public meetings are being planned during May.  If you would like to help campaign in any way and get involved, please let Andy, Mary or myself know as soon as possible.  Also if you would be liked to be kept informed of when the public meetings are, let us know also.

To help manage the responses (there are now over 820) on this e mail list, please mark in the subject line – “Opposition to Open Cast in Cossall”.

 

5)   Local job opportunity

I’ve never advertised jobs for local companies previously, but after receiving another request last week, I’ve decided to give it a go.  If anyone does apply, please mention to Becky where you saw the advert (I get no commission!) just helps judge the effectiveness of the advertising!

Here goes: Trainee Fashion Commercial/Sales Manager

The vacancy is permanent, full time.  Salary £12,500 – £15,000 basic, plus generous bonus for achieving targets.   University leaver to start at £12,500 unless they had great prior work experience.

Contact details to apply:

Rebecca Gray

Fresh Cargo, Unit 5 G, Bestwood Business Park, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8TQ

Tel: 0115 979 4029

E-Mail: becky@freshcargo.co.uk

They would  like a CV and covering letter ideally emailed, but can be posted with a closing date of 31st May.

 

6) Citizens Focus Group (CFG)

A huge thanks to everyone who attended on Monday evening at the Nelson and Railway.  We have an excellent discussion about housing allocations in Broxtowe, the background to the various strategies and the likely affect on nearby communities – ie Trowell, Cossall, Awsworth, Eastwood, Kimberley.

We had Steffan Saunders Planning Policy Manager from Broxtowe BC talk to us, and I’ve had really positive feedback from those who attended.

The next CFG is likely to be June (May is manic), and I’ll let you know the date in due course.

 

7)   Broxtowe Borough Council – Housing & Planning Strategy – 2011 – 2028

I’ve seen a lot of rubbish that has already been written by this, notably by Anna Soubry MP who has taken it upon herself (with no prior experience of local government), to scaremonger people and pass on inaccurate information about the council’s planning process and housing strategy.  For example I have received e mails and phone calls from people in various parts of Kimberley asking about posters that have been put up stating that house building is going to decimate the area.

The actual position is (and I can confirm this after Cabinet meeting at Broxtowe last night) that no final decision has been made on either the numbers of houses to be built (across the whole of the borough), and to be included in the council’s Core Strategy to 2028, or where actually these will be.

Meetings of the Borough Council during May will determine the Council’s position, following which full consultation will take place.

Anyone wanting further definitive information or clarification should e mail: dpcd@broxtowe.gov.uk and mark the subject line Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy – Publication

 

8)  Kimberley Miners’ Welfare Building

I visited the owners of the shop (to locals previously known as Buxton’s) on Gilt Hill, to lend our support to the campaign against building of a convenience store on the previous Kimberley Miners Welfare site.   I’ve got a petition to present to Full Council at Broxtowe this month (not opposing the flats), but the shop which we, along with around 500 local residents feel is not necessary and will cause significant additional traffic problems on Eastwood Road.

I have asked for the planning application for the whole site to be referred for a committee decision (as opposed to delegated powers).  This will take place in June.

If you oppose the building of the additional convenience store, you are welcome to do so.  We cannot oppose simply on the grounds that another convenience store would be built (permission for this change of use is already allowed), however factors such as traffic problems can certainly be taken into account in making legitimate complaint and opposition.

To make your complaint please e mail direct: pabc@broxtowe.gov.uk – marking in the subject line – Opposition to Convenience Store at Kimberley Miners Welfare site.    This should be done by no later than 29 May.

A press article relating to the campaign is highlighted below.

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Residents-start-petition-shop-flats-plans/story-15978428-detail/story.html

 

9)   Knowle Lane Play Equipment project

I’ve received information from Rose Perkins at Groundwork Trust that work on Knowle Lane could start with contractors on site by June.

For more information and for details of the plans (if you have not already had chance to see them – they are very good), please contact Rose:

Rose Perkins
Landscape Architect
Groundwork Greater Nottingham Denman Street East Nottingham NG7 3GX
Tel: 0115 9788212

e mail: Rose.Perkins@groundworknottingham.org.uk

In Brief

a) Midlands German Shepherd Rescue Centre Spring Fayre: Saturday 19th May 2012 at the North Lodge Kennels, Kings Corner, Derby, DE21 4RG. Stalls include furniture, clothes, books, electrical, kitchenware, toys and pet shop.  Raffle, tombola, and refreshments.  Contact sarap1@hotmail.co.uk for more information.

b) Kimberley School on Newdigate Street – the governors there voted this week to go for Academy Status.

 

c) In June’s newsletter I’ll cover more comprhensive plans for Oxylane Development in Broxtowe and on the cinema plans for the area, also hopefully something on High Street and the continual flouting of the One Way traffic.

d) The bar at Kimberley Leisure Centre is set to close.  More information from ashley.marriott@broxtowe.gov.uk

e) Nando’s on Giltbrook Retail Park hope that they hope their store will be complete by the 8th June with open for trade planned for 20th June 2012.

f) Pizza Express have advised that their fit out will be complete on 28th May with open for trade occurring on the 29th May 2012.

g) Ryan Lee Trust Event – Zumbathon 21st June on Giltbrook Retail Park – more information to come in June newsletter.  Contact Deb Lee: ryanleetrust@btinternet.com for more information

Local Community Business Information

Madhatter’s Coffee Shop Kimberley

Madhatter’s has arrived in Kimberley as a place to meet friends for coffee, have time on your own, meet with clients for lunch or have afternoon tea with the family.

We are here for all ages and everyone gets a warm welcome.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9am until 4.30 pm, Sunday 10 am until 12 noon. We are available for private hire in the evenings or on Sundays and Monday’s. Please drop by for a gorgeous piece of cake soon.

Contat for more information Nygel Stevenson nygel73@me.com

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Wayne Brown Photography

Providing Bespoke Wedding-Model-Commercial- and Stunning Award Winning Portrait photography.

We are also very proud of our HEALING HEARTS project for Families Affected by illness and Cancer working with The Lee Ryan Trust, and Cancer UK.

I offer my services free providing beautiful memories for your family. Contact me via e-mail brownwayne13@yahoo.com

or Tel: 0115 8544615 Mob 07921835305 to chat about what you have in mind.

www.waynebrownphotography.co.uk

www.onlinepictureproof.com/waynebrownphotography/ www.wukmuscle.co.uk

fUJI DISTINCTION winner three times, 121 swpp awards since 2005 – portrait photographer of the month 17 times since 2004.

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Rumbletums

Now has new opening times: 10.00am to 3.00pm  – Tuesday to Saturday, Serving lunch, light snacks. home-made cakes, and excellent coffee.  Based at 2a Victoria Street, Kimberley, NG16 2NH Telephone: (0115) 9384953

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BILL PLANT Driving School

Based in Kimberley. With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive. Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms & Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details. Tel: 07932 666903

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Music ACT ( DJ Service ) Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration. All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class. Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies, Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions or any other Events. We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com

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RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

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Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

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Cavendish Systems Ltd – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

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Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

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John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

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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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019 .

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

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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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

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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.

GLORIA MORGAN

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 http://www.kinmerslea.co.uk/

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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

‘phone 0782 4535 309

15 Ruislip Close Kimberley Nottingham NG16 2LF

crystalclear.cleaning@ntlworld.com

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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.

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Kerstine Herbert (Dip RM)-Sports Injury and Remedial Massage

Therapist.

Local therapist based on Victoria StreetKimberley

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

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Softwurkz

SoftWurkz S£ick Business Management Software

Pain Relief for Small Businesses

SoftWurkz Limited is aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

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C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501 , or 0115 849 8397 –

http://www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk/

33 Wortley Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QP

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Noah’s Ark Pre-School Playgroup

Free places for 3 and 4 year olds.

Holy Trinity, Church Hill, Kimberley,

Nottingham, NG16 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

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Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

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http://www.trading-faces.biz/

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235 mobile 0771 4294 324

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Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

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Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

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Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

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Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

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MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

• ONLINE CONSULTATIONS at www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

• 1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

• Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

• Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

• Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

• Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

• Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

• Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

• Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT: Neil Green M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell, News Update & Information Service – Mid April 2012 edition

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Hi all
 
Just a brief – “mini update” to keep you posted on some information that I have had passed to me last week.
 
On Thursday 19 April this week – 7pm at Kimberley Police Station – the local police are holding an open meeting that all members of the public are invited to attend.  In particular you will be able to have your input on what you think the local priorities for the police should be for the next three months.
 
If you need any more information, do get in touch with Andy, Mary or myself.
 
I’ll be back with a full update for May in a couple of weeks time.
 
best regards
 
Richard
 
Richard Robinson
Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall
Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure
7 Scargill Avenue
Newthorpe, Nottm  NG16 2DZ
Tel: 01773 531315 (h)
      0775 1970 640 (m)
Twitter@ drummerrich1
 
Andy Cooper – Borough Cllr for Kimberley – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk
 
Mary McGuckin – Borough Cllr for Kimberley -

 

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update & Information Service – April edition 2012

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Hi all and a warm welcome to the April update and especially those who have joined during March.

Thank you for all the feedback on lots of issues, ranging from Oxylane, siting of dog bins, Farmers Market, Citizens Focus Group, bus services, planning issues etc.

Straight down to business, as plenty to get through again.  If I could draw your attention especially to item nos 2 - the new rejuvenated Farmers Market this coming Saturday.

Feedback always encouraged, and do also contact Andy, Mary or myself for help with personal casework.

Hope you have a relaxing Easter.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h) 0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

Twitter: @drummerrich1

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

& Information Service – April edition 2012

1)   Rumbletums & now as well now Rumbletots

I’d like to give a plug for Rumbletums – especially for those who are new to the area and do not know of the work that happens here.

They are situation on the corner of Victoria Street and Newidgate Street.  Rumbletums is a registered charity offering work experience opportunities to young people with a learning disability.

They serve lunch, light snacks, home-made cakes and a wide variety of coffees between 10am and 3pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

There are also other events scheduled too.  For example on 14 April there is a a movie themed quiz night.  It will be accessible for all abilities and starts at 7 30pm.  Cost is £2 pounds and £1 pound for a hot dog.

Rumbletots

Also – under a new initiative there is now Rumbletots.   This is a Parent/Carer and Toddler group which takes place every Tuesday during term time from 1pm to 3pm at the cafe.  Entry is free and we offer a special deal of coffee and cake for £2.50.

More information on any of the above can be obtained by telephone on 0115 9384953 or by e mailing Dawn Pillar – dawn.pillar@ntlworld.com or Jeff Buck –  jeff.buck2768@btinternet.com

2)   Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 7 April - Toll Bar Sq, Kimberley, 9am – 2pm

I’ve been very busy along  during march along with other members of the Farmers Market committee, visiting nearby Farmers Markets in Derbyshire and getting new ideas and inviting new traders.

We experienced some problems in March due to several stallholders being unable to attend due to illness, however we should have a really varied range of traders on Saturday including fruit and veg.

We’ve also attracted some brand new traders and are really looking forward to this Saturday’s market.  We’ve now got additionally Savoury eggs and smoked products, jewellery, plus a new bread and cake stall.

What’s more especially for the children we’ve got Face Painting and an Easter Egg Hunt.

Do come along and bring youngsters for what should be a fun day!   Then to top it all, someone who you may know is dressing up as an Easter Bunny – something not to be missed.

3)   Meetings with Trent Barton re T1 Replacement Bus Service

Mary, Andy and myself together with Lydia Ball are doing what we can to urgent Trent Barton to accommodate part of the route that the T1 between Ilkeston and Phoenix Park covered.

By way of brief background the T1 Phoenix Flyer ceased operating last year and we have been trying to encourage Anna Soubry MP to come on board to help us fight the case locally.  We did managed to secure one meeting with her last year, and then subseuqently heard nothing back in terms of future support.

We took it into our own hands to arrange a meeting and last Thursday 29 March Lydia, Andy and Mary met with Trent Barton representatives to press the case for a link up to the Tram Stop at Phoenix Park.

I’m told that Trent Barton are going away to consider extending some of their services into Phoenix Park to link up with the tram.  When we receive more information back from Trent Barton with any firm proposals we’ll let you know.

4)   Oxylane Sports Village

Thanks to all of you who responded with views and questions on this matter.  I think I’ve replied to everyone.  With over 820 people on the e mail list (and taking into account I reach a milestone of 50 on Wednesday), I do occasionally have a “senior moment” – so forgive me if I missed anyone.  Do contact me again if I failed to respond.

The overwhelming majority of responses (97%) were in favour of the Oxylane development.  Some key questions were raised for example on traffic and transport related issues and of the possible effect on future applications within the greenbelt.

As I speak there’s no official planning application been made yet.  When there is I will make a full response and submission, taking into account all of the points that people have raised.

As soon as there is any more public information available I will let you know.  You can also check out the Oxylane website: http://oxylanevillage-broxtowe.co.uk/

5)   Citizens Focus Group (CFG)

Yes, for those of you who were not aware – our local CFG made the BBC1 Politics show on 11 March.  Filmed in the Nelson and Railway – we discussed fuel prices, and e petitions.  We received a big thank you from the BBC for being so accommodating and debating so well!  Thank you to all that came along.

Our next session (open to all) is on Monday 30 April – at 7 30pm, again at the Nelson & Railway.   Please do come along and be prepared to have your say, and join in the conversation.

What we discussed at previous sessions (and the background to the CFG) can be found by visiting www.richardsrobinson and clicking on the link to Blog.

It’s been suggested for our next meeting we discuss law and order, however if you have something else you would like to discuss as well, do let me know beforehand.

6)   Opencast proposals in Cossall

Andy has been in touch with UK Coal today to try and ascertain exactly what their intentions and timescale are with regards to opencasting.

North West Broxtowe Labour Party has made a firm commitment to resolutely opposing the Open Cast Proposals in Cossall.  We opposed the plans before over 10 years ago, but we are under no illusion that UK Coal are determined to press ahead with their plans.  If you would like to join the local campaign against Open Casting – please contact Andy – details given above.

7)   Broxtowe Women’s Project

Are looking for a volunteer for a couple of hours a week between April and June.

Their children and young person’s worker, Penny, will be delivering healthy relationship sessions and will need assistance from the  volunteer.  The volunteer will be supporting Penny in various ways – helping with planning and evaluating the sessions, writing up the things being discussed by the young people during the session, giving out handouts, managing the DVD player and taking part in discussions (if this is what is within the plan and the volunteer feels comfortable about this).

The sessions will take place at schools in the Eastwood area, usually on a Monday.  They will last for about one hour.  There will be a need to have some time before sessions to plan and some time after to evaluate. The times to do these can be negotiated if it’s not possible to do them on the same day as the session. Travel costs will be paid for by Broxtowe Women’s Project.

Annhanced CRB would be necessary - but there is no charge.

If you would like more information please contact

E: enquiries@broxtowewomensproject.org.uk

W: www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk

T: 01773 718555

8)   In brief

a) I’ve spoken further last week with traders at Giltbrook Retail Park regarding the cinema idea and  I am now awaiting further information back and will let you know when something more concrete by way of proposals is available.

b) Andy, Mary and myself have received a number of complaints about the way the County Council, without consultation is moving bus stops in a number of locations in Kimberley, with a number of unhelpful consequences – especially in the Hardy Street area and in the vicinity of the Hama Medical Centre.

We’ve asked the County Council to review their actions.   With regards to Hardy Street, Mary is following a separate matter up regarding parking.

c)  Residents on Babbington Lane have been in touch concerned about the possible re-routing of a public footpath near the Queen Adelaide.  I’ve written to the County Council asking for more information (and to date have had no response).

Local Community Business Information

Madhatter’s Coffee Shop Kimberley

Madhatter’s has arrived in Kimberley as a place to meet friends for coffee, have time on your own, meet with clients for lunch or have afternoon tea with the family.

We are here for all ages and everyone gets a warm welcome.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9am until 4.30 pm, Sunday 10 am until 12 noon. We are available for private hire in the evenings or on Sundays and Monday’s. Please drop by for a gorgeous piece of cake soon.

Contat for more information Nygel Stevenson nygel73@me.com

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Wayne Brown Photography

Providing Bespoke Wedding-Model-Commercial- and Stunning Award Winning Portrait photography.

We are also very proud of our HEALING HEARTS project for Families Affected by illness and Cancer working with The Lee Ryan Trust, and Cancer UK.

I offer my services free providing beautiful memories for your family. Contact me via e-mail brownwayne13@yahoo.com
or Tel: 0115 8544615 Mob 07921835305 to chat about what you have in mind.
fUJI DISTINCTION winner three times, 121 swpp awards since 2005 – portrait photographer of the month 17 times since 2004.

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BILL PLANT Driving School

Based in Kimberley. With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive. Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms & Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details. Tel: 07932 666903

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Music ACT ( DJ Service ) Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration. All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class. Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies, Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions or any other Events. We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com

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RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

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Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

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Cavendish Systems Ltd – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

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Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

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John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

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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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

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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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

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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.

GLORIA MORGAN

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 http://www.kinmerslea.co.uk/

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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

‘phone 0782 4535 309

15 Ruislip Close Kimberley Nottingham NG16 2LF

crystalclear.cleaning@ntlworld.com

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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.

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Kerstine Herbert (Dip RM)-Sports Injury and Remedial Massage

Therapist.

Local therapist based on Victoria StreetKimberley

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

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Softwurkz

SoftWurkz S£ick Business Management Software

Pain Relief for Small Businesses

SoftWurkz Limited is aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

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C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk/

33 Wortley Avenue, Trowell, Nottingham, NG9 3QP

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Noah’s Ark Pre-School Playgroup

Free places for 3 and 4 year olds.

Holy Trinity, Church Hill, Kimberley,

Nottingham, NG16 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

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Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

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http://www.trading-faces.biz/

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235 mobile 0771 4294 324

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Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

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Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

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Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

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Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

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MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

• ONLINE CONSULTATIONS at www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

• 1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

• Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

• Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

• Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

• Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

• Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

• Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

• Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT:  Neil Green M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell – News Update & Information Service – March 2012

0

Hi all and a warm welcome to the March update and especially those who have joined during February

As ever there’s buckets full of news so it’s straight down to business.

Feedback always encouraged, and do also contact Andy, Mary or myself for help with personal casework.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h) 0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

& Information Service – March edition 2012

 

1)   Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 3 March – Toll Bar Sq, Kimberley, 9am – 1pm

It’s the Farmers Market again on Saturday and we’re pleased to have a brand new cake stall.  We’ve also got meat, cheese, fruit and veg, curries, free range eggs, beauty products, home crafted cards plus other stalls – so do come along.  We can never guarantee the weather, but we can oblige with always a warm welcome.

Also If you or anyone you know would like to have a stall on the market, do get in touch.   Please e mail Maureen Smith: maureen.smith@virgin.net with your details.

2)   Your NHS, Your Say – Local Health Services

I have been notified of an event that is open to all members of the public.  It is taking place on Tuesday 6 March between 10 30am and 12 30pm at The Gateway Hotel, Nuthall Road, Nottingham.

This has been organised by the Nottingham West Clinicial Commissioning Group (NWCCG).  Essentially the 12 GP practices in and around Broxtowe have come together to form this group.

Discussion will take place around the subjects of GP practices, hosptials, A&E provision, mental health and community services.

For more information and to register your attendance contact Racheal Patterson on 0115 8835224

3)   Oxylane Sports Village

You may have seen various reports in the local press about the desire of Oxylane Village to build a brand new sports and leisure complex in Nuthall, close to Junction 26 of the M1.  There have also been information sessions regarding the proposals at the Decathlon store in Giltbrook.

At Broxtowe, I’m on the Cabinet and my portfolio responsibility is Arts, Culture and Leisure so as the implications of any successful development would undoutbedly have some effect on existing leisure facilites provided by the council, I have been interested to learn more about what exactly is proposed.

Last Thursday 23 February, together with Ashley Marriott, Head of Leisure & Culture I met representatives and consultants on behalf of Oxylane.

Some of the salient points that came out of the meeting are as follows:

- Oxylane plan to make a formal planing application to Broxtowe Borough Council next month.  Should this be successful I’m not aware of a definitive date yet by which the village would be up and running.

- The existing Decathlon store on Giltbrook Retail Park would re-locate to the Oxylane Village site, taking the existing staff with them.

- It is estimated that between 150 and 200 new jobs would be created at Oxylane Village.

- New cycle routes and bus services linking nearby communities to the village are proposed.

More definitive information on what is proposed can be found at:- http://oxylanevillage-broxtowe.co.uk/

I would very much value your feedback on what you think about the proposed development.  Some concerns have already been expressed to me about building on greenbelt, the amount of additional traffic that would be generated, additional polution close to the M1, detrimental affects on local town centres, leisure centres and businesses.  Whilst those supporting the proposals argue that Broxtowe will benefit from significant investment and recognition bearing in mind this is the first development of its kind throughout the UK.

I will take all of the representations I receive into account when submitting my considerations.  If you would mark your response: Oxylane Village Broxtowe in the subject line and get this to me by 28 March, this would be very much appreciated.

A reminder of the e mail address to send your response to: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

4)   Availability of Dog Waste Bins in Kimberley

I’ve been asked to see whether there is the need for additional dog waste bins in the vicinity of Dawvers Road, High Street, Swingate, Babbington Lane area.

Do let me know any feedback you have on this.

5)   New Car Parking Charges for Victoria Street Cark Park, Kimberley

From Monday 2 April next month, the car parking charges at the above car park will change.  The first hour will remain free as it is currently.  The main change is that after the 1st hour there is a reduction to one flat rate fee all day of £1 (this is irrespective of how long you stay after the first free hour).

Whilst this is an improvement it is not the exact outcome that Mary, Andy and myself were looking for.  We argued hard for Victoria Street to be exempt from charging.

However we have manged to secure a further review in another six months time, and if the current problems on Newdigate Street and Victoria Street are not dissipated, we will argue again for exemption.

Along with Andy & Mary I am extremly interested to get your further feedback on how the new arragnements work and what effect they have.  Please do keep us updated.

6)   Litter on Hall om Wong Park

During the past two weeks Andy has reported increasing amounts of litter in and around Hall om Wong.  He’s keeping a close eye on this and please report any incidents, undue amounts of litter mounting up to andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk

7)   Knowle Lane Recreation Ground – Play Improvement Project

If you click on Knowle Lane Recreation Ground Leaflet you will get an indication of how the park off Knowle Lane will look once all the improvements have been completed.

My thanks in particular go to Kimberley Primary School, members of Kimberley Town Council and Rose Perkins Landscape Achitect at Groundwork Greater Nottingham who have all assisted and ploughed significant amount of time and energy into helping making this project become a reality.

Work is due to be completed during the next few months, and prove to be a big boost for children in the Swingate area (a vicinity that often gets overlooked).

8)   Planning and housing development within Broxtowe

A number of you have been in touch following various articles being published by Anna Soubry (amongst others), which has clearly led to a good deal of confusion as to what and what is not happening with regards to building of houses in the borough and specific land allocated for this purpose.

In order to clarify matters and to hopefully clear up any misunderstand I have obtained the following information directly from the Head of Planning at Broxtowe – Steve Dance.   This is specifically as follows:

The aligned Core Strategy work (with Broxtowe, Erewash, Gedling and Nottingham City) is approaching a key stage and members of the council will be asked to make final decisions on a preferred document in May (both Cabinet & Full Council).

At this stage it is not possible to point you at a simple document that can explain all the issues that your constituents may be concerned about.

We are aware of various meetings/statements etc associated with possible green belt developments being talked about. Suffice it to say that nothing has yet been decided – but in a nutshell the amount of housing likely to be required in Broxtowe to meet projected needs (based on published Government projections) cannot wholly be met within the Urban Area.

We await revised Government Guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) that will hopefully clarify the position re green belt and green field development.

Our understanding (based on current published guidance) remains that it is entirely appropriate to review green belt boundaries to meet development needs where other options are not available and the NPPF revision will hopefully provide further guidance on the point.

In Broxtowe we have identified over many years potential sites that others have promoted for development. These are contained within a document known as the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) and we have to come to broad conclusions about which sites would be theoretically available for development and which would be unsuitable – even if they are in green belt. The idea is that any potentially suitable sites then go into the mix for further consideration. We are intending to publish these sites shortly (subject to Cabinet approval) as a final “call for sites” in case we have missed any. This will give everyone a chance (again) to suggest sites in the urban area to avoid possible green belt sites.

Others may have seen the broad map showing all the sites identified to date without the benefit of our considered judgements as to their technical suitability. This of course can be used to generate concerns about potential development sites without knowing all the facts – and I suspect that is where the rumours start.

I think it best to advise people to “watch this space” as we will be publishing the full SHLAA facts in March – before preparing our final reports to Members of the Council in May.

We do of course continue to work closely with Members of the council through the Planning Policy Working Group who will be fully briefed of the facts.

Steve Dance Head of Planning & Building Control 

Tel: 0115 917 3495

Email: pabc@broxtowe.gov.uk

I appreciate that some of this is written in “technical speak”, but I thought it important to state the facts.  Anyone with further enquiries can contact Steve Dance directly – with the details given above.

9)   Kimberley Miners Welfare

Another very popular topic!  The latest up to date information I have on this (as at 14 February) is as follows:

The Planning Dept at Broxtowe are aware of work being currently undertaken at the former Miners Welfare and that to date nothing has happened that requires planning permission.  We continue to monitor the situation.

From a planning perspective the conversion of the property to retail (A1) does not require planning permission for the change of use. Any changes to the external appearance would require permission. 4 Flats above would also require planning permission and any takeaway use would also need permission.

We would never judge a takeaway on the type eg Indian, Chinese, English, Italian etc are all basically the same and we would not distinguish from a planning point of view.

Again, for more information please contact Steve Dance - pabc@broxtowe.gov.uk

10)   What’s happening with the Cinema idea for the Kimberley area?

I reported previously that I met with one of the managers of one of the current stores on Giltbrook Retail Park on 11 January to discuss their interest in a cinema complex on site.  I’m expecting further feedback shortly and will let you know what definitive information comes forth.

On another matter there are two new stores currently being developed on the retail park, namely Pizza Express and Nandos.  These are currently set to open around May time.

11)  Citizens Focus Group – what do you really think about politics and how can we improve?

We had our first Citizens Focus Group in The Nelson & Railway Inn on Tuesday 21 February.  This was an excellent session, and the first subject we discussed was elected police commissioners.   Full details of this session can be found at

http://richardsrobinson.org.uk/what-new/

(on this blog there’s also links to other separate topical articles I have writen about).

I’l let you know about the date for the next Citizens Focus Group in due course.

Local Community Business Information

Madhatter’s Coffee Shop Kimberley

Madhatter’s has arrived in Kimberley as a place to meet friends for coffee, have time on your own, meet with clients for lunch or have afternoon tea with the family.

We are here for all ages and everyone gets a warm welcome.

Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9am until 4.30 pm, Sunday 10 am until 12 noon. We are available for private hire in the evenings or on Sundays and Monday’s. Please drop by for a gorgeous piece of cake soon.

Contat for more information Nygel Stevenson nygel73@me.com

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Wayne Brown Photography

Providing Bespoke Wedding-Model-Commercial- and Stunning Award Winning Portrait photography.

We are also very proud of our HEALING HEARTS project for Families Affected by illness and Cancer working with The Lee Ryan Trust, and Cancer UK.

I offer my services free providing beautiful memories for your family. Contact me via e-mail brownwayne13@yahoo.com
or Tel: 0115 8544615 Mob 07921835305 to chat about what you have in mind.
fUJI DISTINCTION winner three times, 121 swpp awards since 2005 – portrait photographer of the month 17 times since 2004.

_____________________________________

BILL PLANT Driving School

Based in Kimberley. With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive. Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms & Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details. Tel: 07932 666903

___________________________________

Music ACT ( DJ Service ) Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration. All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class. Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies, Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions or any other Events. We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com

_________________________________________

RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

______________________________

Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

_______________________________________________________________

Cavendish Systems Ltd – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

_________________________________________________

John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

________________________________________________

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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

_______________________________________

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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

_____________________________________________________________

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.

GLORIA MORGAN

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 http://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

‘phone 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 StreetKimberley

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 aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

_____________________________________________________________

C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://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 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

___________________________________________________

Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

__________________________________________________

http://www.trading-faces.biz/

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235 mobile 0771 4294 324

___________________________________________________

Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

_________________________________________________________

Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

_________________________________________________________

Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

_________________________________________________________

MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

• ONLINE CONSULTATIONS at www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

• 1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

• Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

• Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

• Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

• Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

• Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

• Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

• Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT:  Neil Green M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell, News Update & Information Service – February 2012

0

Hi all and a warm welcome to February’s update and especially those who have joined since Christmas. 

As ever lots to get through so straight down to business.

Feedback always encouraged, and do also contact Andy, Mary or myself for help with personal casework.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h) 0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

& Information Service – February edition 2012

 

1)   David Blunkett comes to Broxtowe

Your chance to meet and and hear a talk by David Blunkett MP on Labour’s plan for jobs and growth.  David previously served as Home Secretary, Education Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary.   

This takes place at 7.30pm on Thursday 2nd February at Inham Nook Methodist Church in Pearson Avenue, Chilwell, NG9 4GQ.

Suggested donations are £5 waged and £2 unwaged

More information available from David Patrick:  david.patrick@yesagency.co.uk 

Tel: 07941 213514
www.broxtowelabour.com

2)    Car Parking Charges in Kimberley

A review of the car parking charges on Victoria Street has taken place during the past 6 months.  Mary, Andy and myself have lobbied extremely  hard for the charge to be scrapped altogether, and have passed on all of the complaints we have had.  The provisional recommendations of the review look set to reduce the charge to £1 all day (which is a positive change), with the first hour still free (as it is now).  This is not however the result we were looking for. 

Cabinet meeting at Broxtowe on 31 January will consider the final recommendations.  Should the new charge of £1 all day be approved then we Andy, Mary and myself will push for further reconsideration in a further six months time for total abolition of the charge.

This is a tedious process, and I know very frustrating for local residents.  The three of us will continue during the next 6 months to represent your concerns, and I think the message is clearly – “we need to persevere”.

Do continue to send in your comments and observations, as they do help us in our continual representations on your behalf.

3)   Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 4 February 2012 – 9am – 1pm Toll Bar Square Kimberley

It’s the first Saturday of the month next week, which means it’s Kimberley Farmers market again.

Do come along and support your local market!  We are looking to have 2 new traders this time, home made pizzas, and olives.

4)   What’s happening with the Cinema idea for the Kimberley area?

On Wednesday 11 January I a PR manager from one of the stores on Giltbrook Retail Park who is very interested with bringing a cinema to the area.  There’s more work going on in the background during the next few weeks and as soon as there is any definitive information I’ll let you know.

5)  Citizens Focus Group – what do you really think about politics and how can we improve?

There’s been an excellent response to this initiative, aimed at getting stuck into real “grassroots politics and issues” and encouraging people to get involved in a positive way, whether you have a particular political persuasion or alliance or not.

Nottingham Trent University for example have shown a specific interest and are arranging for a politics student to come along too.

The first “session”  is set for Tuesday 21 February 8pm at The Nelson & Railway Inn in Kimberley.  It will be informal and we’ll always encourage a friendly atmosphere!

I’ll be writing to all of you who have expressed an interest in coming, and if you still want to come, but have not responded yet, do let me know.

6)    Volunteers needed for new pressure group to oppose opencasting in Cossall & Trowell

Whilst the open casting issue that raised its head for a while a year or more ago appears to have gone “off the radar” for the time being, after talking with colleagues we need to be prepared for UK Coal to actively further their interest at any time.

In particular we need to keep abreast with requests to the County Council for Freedom of Information on developments, and also to form a new pressure group (as some previously leading members of CATAC - Cossall, Awsworth and Trowell Action Group against Open Casting) have moved away from this area.

If you are interested in getting involved, at any level please let me know.

7)  Maws Lane Resurfacing, Kimberley

Andy, Mary and me have all pressed for urgent treatment to be given to the road surface on Maws Lane, which lots of you have mentioned.  It looks as though the potholes have been repaired last week (without full resurfacing).  So much of the funding we require for more comprehensive schemes comes from the County Council and with all the cuts they are making, anything other than temporary repair (which I often think is counter-productive) is the best we can hope for.

We will of course keep pressing for further funding to be released and with the County Council elections on the horizon in 2013, hopefully a different administration run by Labour will be more receptive.

8)   Knowle Park Play Equipment

I’ve wrote about this a number of times before in my role as governor at Kimberley Primary school.

This is an excellent project including a number of partners including Kimberley Primary School, Kimberley Town Council, the County Council and Groundwork Greater Nottingham.

We should see, providing the final pieces of the jigsaw being put together during the next few weeks, a wide range of new play equipment on Knowle Park that will particuarly benefit the under 11s.  I have not yet got details of the actual start date for the works, when this is available I will let you know.

9)   Sign up for police, community and neighbourhood watch information

There’s a really useful on-line way of keeping up with local crime information – click on the link: https://www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/

to sign up to get detailed and up to date information in your own area.

10)   What’s happening with Kimberley Miners Welfare?

A number of you have asked about this having seen reports in the press.  I know people are concerned about the type of development suggested here, bearing in mind traffic and visibility issues.  As of yet I have had nothing confirmed after making some enquiries.  As soon as there is more definitive information I’ll let you know.

 

Local Community Business Information

Wayne Brown Photography

Providing Bespoke Wedding-Model-Commercial- and Stunning Award Winning Portrait photography.

We are also very proud of our HEALING HEARTS project for Families Affected by illness and Cancer working with The Lee Ryan Trust, and Cancer UK.

I offer my services free providing beautiful memories for your family.
Contact me via e-mail brownwayne13@yahoo.com 
 
or Tel: 0115 8544615 Mob 07921835305 to chat about what you have in mind.
 
 
fUJI DISTINCTION winner three times, 121 swpp awards since 2005 – portrait photographer of the month 17 times since 2004.

_____________________________________

BILL PLANT Driving School

Based in Kimberley.
With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive.
Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively
priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms & Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details.
Tel: 07932 666903

___________________________________

Music ACT ( DJ Service )
Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration.
All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class.
Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies, Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions or any other Events.
We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation
Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com

_________________________________________

RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

______________________________

Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

_______________________________________________________________

Cavendish Systems Ltd – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

_________________________________________________

John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

________________________________________________

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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

_______________________________________

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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

_____________________________________________________________

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.

GLORIA MORGAN

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 http://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

‘phone 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 StreetKimberley

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 aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

_____________________________________________________________

C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://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 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

___________________________________________________

Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

__________________________________________________

http://www.trading-faces.biz/

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235 mobile 0771 4294 324

___________________________________________________

Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

_________________________________________________________

Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

_________________________________________________________

Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

_________________________________________________________

MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

• ONLINE CONSULTATIONS at www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

• 1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

• Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

• Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

• Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

• Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

• Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

• Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

• Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT:  Neil Green M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell News Update & Information Service – January 2012

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Hi all

A warm welcome to January’s newsletter.

Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers a happy and healthy New Year.

I’m sure 2012 will bring lots of challenges and opportunities in our communities.   As ever, if you need help or advice on anything including personal casework, do let Andy, Mary or myself know.

Hope you find the the first newsletter of the year useful and stimulating.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h) 0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

& Information Service – January edition 2012

 

1)   Kimberley Connect

Lots of people in and around the Kimberley area have been asking what has happened to the Kimberley Connect magazine that used to be regularly delivered in the Nuthall, Kimberley area.  It appeared to be a very poplar source for local information.

I’ve managed to found out that Kimberley Connect has definitely stopped being published.  However a replacement for Kimberley Connect is now due to appear throughout our area I understand during 2012.  It will be bi-monthly, and it it is published by the people who produce the NG5 magazine.
If you would like further information or would like to advertise in the new magazine the phone number is 0115 926 9777, e-mail: info@ng5.org.uk 

The postal address is: NG Magazines
2 Goodwood Avenue
Arnold
NG5 7BB

2)    Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 7 January 2012 – 9am – 1pm Toll Bar Square Kimberley

It’s the first Saturday of the month again on Saturday, which means it’s Kimberley Farmers market again.

Do come along and support your local market!

3)   Trent Barton 27 bus route/T1 Phoenix Flyer

A good number of you have been asking what has happened to the meetings that we organised with Anna Soubry MP towards the end of last year to see whether Trent Barton would consider a re-route for the existing 27 service (so it would cover the whole of the route that the T1 previously covered).

On 14 October 2011 Andy, Mary, Cllr Lydia Ball and myself met with Anna at her office in Chilwell in order to see what influence could be brought to bear on Trent Barton  because of the loss of service and detrimental affect in particular for Awsworth residents.

We’ve now had the official response from Trent Barton, which to say the least is disappointing.  In essence they are not interested.

The only hope we really have now of getting a positive outcome is looking at alternative ways of finding new funding for the previous T1 route.  I understand that this is a subject that is due to be discussed at Cabinet in Broxtowe at some point during the next few months.  When more information is available I will let you know.

In the meantime if you are adversely affected by the withdrawal of the T1 service do send us your details.  This will help us in future negotiations we have.

4)  Citizens Focus Group

There’s been an excellent response to this initiative, and I’m planning the first meeting for February.  Thanks to all of you who have expressed an interest.  I’ll publish the date in the February newsletter.

It’s not too late to register your interest though!

For those who have joined this e mail list recently, or who missed what this is all about, essentially after talking a resident in Cossall during October, I came up with the idea of setting up a Citizens Focus Group. We’ll meet up informally once every 2 months and disucss practical politics (looking at probably more national issues though). I get a lot of comments from people a whole host of issues including immigration, social services, energy, education, transport, housing, NHS, employment and IT.

The idea would be is that we would find a particular subject to discuss on each occasion, and exchange views and individual expertise. If we then come up with a practical proposal, we can send this to the appropriate body to be considered as a policy option.

I’m happy for people of varying (and of no) political persuasion to get involved, and really hope that this can be a real “grassroots” way of involving people in positive politics again. I’m sure whilst we will never always agree on everything we can enjoy a robust discussion, and even have some fun in the meantime.

I’ll confirm the venue too for February, I’m looking at a couple of venues in Kimberley at present.

5)    Car Parking Review in Kimberley

The decision to charge for car parking in Kimberley from April 2010 on Victoria Street has proved to be one of the most contentious and locally politically divisive ones in all of my years as a councillor.  There’s little benefit or wisdom in raking up old arguments now, other than to acknowledge the previous “impasse” between different sides.

Credit should go to Kimberley Town Council who have consistently maintained their opposition to the charging (and the affects of it).

Throughout last year I continued to receive lots of complaints from residents on Newdigate Street and Victoria Street who were suffering intolerable nuisance and damage with the extra congestion caused due to cars being parked on the narrow streets as opposed to the car park.

Victoria Street car park has remained virtually empty.

At Broxtowe Borough Council a review of the impact of the car parking charges in Eastwood, Kimberley & Stapleford has been undertaken, and this was reported to Cabinet on 20 December.

During the review Mary, Andy and myself argued for a complete lifting of the charges for Victoria Street, Kimberley.

I know the next few lines will appear very bureaucratic, but bear with me, as within local government these are the processes we have to work through!

The recommendations that have now come out of the review suggest that for Victoria Street car park (as now) the first hour should be free.  The big change being that for the rest of the day a flat rate charge of £1 be levied.  This is a substantial reduction from the current charge (but not of course free).

This suggestion will now go back to another committee (for final deliberation) who will then report back to Cabinet again.

My understanding is that this will take until April 2012 to reach a final decision and make any changes.

During the next few weeks Mary, Andy and myself will be writing to all residents of Newdigate Street and Victoria Street individually to sound out views on the proposed changes as highighted above.  We will then in turn ensure these are fed into the final decision making process.

If you have points you would like Mary, Andy and myself to raise, please do let us know by 31 January.

6)  D H Lawrence Heritage now open on Saturdays

Visitors to Eastwood’s Durban House and D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum can now celebrate the town’s most famous son all weekend after Saturday opening hours were introduced for the first time last October.

D H Lawrence Heritage is a multi-award winning visitor attraction based around two highly-acclaimed sites including the Birthplace Museum and Durban House Heritage Centre.

The attraction brings together a Museum, Heritage Centre, Gift Shop, Team Shop, Art Gallery and meeting room.

You can also get Sunday lunches from January too.

For full information please contact D H Lawrence Heritage on 01773 717353, culture@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

7)  Keeping up Appearances Grant Scheme (Broxtowe Borough Council)

The Keeping up Appeareances Grant Scheme was a very popular scheme designed to improve retail and commercial properities across the borough. What it did was to contribute up to £2000 (50% matched funded) to the costs of extrernal improvements and repairs.

I know of several shops and businesses in Kimberley that previously benefited from this scheme, with improvements to shop windows etc.

Despite the exceedingly tough financial restraints facing the council (and having to temporarily withdraw the scheme) at the Cabinet meeting of 8 November a new scheme has been approved allowing £13,000 to be bid for by local businesses across the borough.

If you have a local business in Broxtowe and are interested in bidding for the funding, please get in touch and I can send you all of the appropriate details.

Local Community Business Information

BILL PLANT DrivingSchool

Based in Kimberley.
With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive.
Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively
priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms & Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details.
Tel: 07932 666903

___________________________________

Music ACT ( DJ Service )
Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration.
All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class.
Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies, Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions or any other Events.
We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation
Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com

_________________________________________

RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

______________________________

Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

_______________________________________________________________

Cavendish Systems Ltd. – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

_________________________________________________

John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

________________________________________________

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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

_______________________________________

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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

_____________________________________________________________

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.

GLORIA MORGAN

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 http://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

‘phone 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 StreetKimberley

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 aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

_____________________________________________________________

C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://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 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

___________________________________________________

Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

__________________________________________________

http://www.trading-faces.biz/

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235 mobile 0771 4294 324

___________________________________________________

Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

_________________________________________________________

Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

_________________________________________________________

Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

_________________________________________________________

MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

• ONLINE CONSULTATIONS at www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

• 1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

• Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

• Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

• Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

• Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

• Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

• Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

• Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT: Neil Green M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell News Update & Information Service – December 2011

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Hi all

A warm welcome to December’s newsletter.  This month’s edition is a wee bit shorter; I’m currently waiting responses on a number of initiatives including Cinema in Kimberley.  I think people have their minds on other things, approaching the Christmas season!

Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers a happy and peaceful Christmas and healthy new New Year.

Thanks to all for your continued feedback, comment and support during the past 12 months, without all of this it would make the job of being a councillor a lot harder!

I’m sure there will be lots of challenges for 2012, and I’m certainly looking forward to them.

We’ll be back in January with the next newsletter.

As ever, if you need help or advice on anything including personal casework, do let Andy, Mary or myself know, and don’t wait until January to get in touch!

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h)   0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk

Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk

Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

 & Information Service – December edition 2011

1)   Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 3 December plus extra Christmas market on Saturday 17 December

It’s the first Saturday of the month again on Saturday, which means it’s Kimberley Farmers market.   We’ve got a free prize draw – with a chance to win a luxury hamper. 

We’ve also got a special additional Christmas market on Saturday 17 December.

The markets are held at Toll Bar Square, Kimberley and run between 9am and 1pm.

Do come along and support your local market!

2) Citizens Focus Group

After talking a resident in Cossall during October, I came up with the idea of setting up a Citizens Focus Group.  Essentially what I’d like to do is see whether we can establish a group of say up to 20 people (more if necessary) in the area who would like to meet up informally once every 2 months and disucss practical politics (looking at probably more national issues though).  I get a lot of comments from people a whole host of issues including immigration, social services, energy, education, transport, housing, NHS, employment and IT. 

The idea would be is that we would find a particular subject to discuss on each occasion, and exchange views and individual expertise.  If we then come up with a practical proposal, we can send this to the appropriate body to be considered as a policy option.

I’m happy for people of varying (and of no) political persuasion to get involved, and really hope that this can be a real “grassroots” way of involving people in positive politics again.  I’m sure whilst we will never always agree on everything we can enjoy a robust discussion, and even have some fun in the meantime.

The idea would be to start in January and meet at The Nelson & Railway, on a two-monthly basis, as indicated above.

If you are interested in getting involved, please drop me a line, and we can get this set up for the first meeting in January 2012.

3)   Rumbletums

This Saturday 3 December (7.30pm to 10.30pm) – There is an “Open Mic” night for young people with disabilities, their friends and families. Bring your own CD’s, MP3’s and sing, dance, tell jokes or whatever.
 
More information available from jeff.buck2768@btinternet.com 
 

4)    D H Lawrence Heritage now open on Saturdays

Visitors to Eastwood’s Durban House and D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum can now celebrate the town’s most famous son all weekend after Saturday opening hours were introduced for the first time in October.

D H Lawrence Heritage is a multi-award winning visitor attraction based around two highly-acclaimed sites including the Birthplace Museum and Durban House Heritage Centre.

The attraction brings together a Museum, Heritage Centre, Gift Shop, Team Shop, Art Gallery and meeting room.

For full information please contact D H Lawrence Heritage on 01773 717353, culture@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

5)   Car Boot Sale at Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate Street

Kimberley Town council are holding an Indoor car boot sales on Saturday 3 December  between 10am and 12 noon.

More information available from from Cllr Dot Saxton dotsaxton@virginmedia.com

6)    Keeping up Appearances Grant Scheme (Broxtowe Borough Council)

The Keeping up Appeareances Grant Scheme was a very popular scheme designed to improve retail and commercial properities across the borough.  What it did was to contribute up to £2000 (50% matched funded) to the costs of extrernal improvements and repairs.

I know of several shops and businesses in Kimberley that previously benefited from this scheme, with improvements to shop windows etc.

Despite the exceedingly tough financial restraints facing the council (and having to temporarily withdraw the scheme) at the Cabinet meeting of 8 November  a new scheme has been approved allowing £13,000 to be bid for by local businesses across the borough.

If you have a local business in Broxtowe and are interested in bidding for the funding, please get in touch and I can send you all of the appropriate details.

 

Local Community Business Information

 

BILL PLANT DrivingSchool

Based in Kimberley.
With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy
a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive.
Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively
priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers
nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms &
Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details.
Tel: 07932 666903

___________________________________

Music ACT ( DJ Service )
Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration.
All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class.
Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies,
Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions
or any other Events.
We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and
are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation
Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com 

_________________________________________

RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

______________________________

Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

_______________________________________________________________

Cavendish Systems Ltd. – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

_________________________________________________

John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

________________________________________________

“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.

20, Main Street,

Kimberley, Nottingham

NG16 2LL Tel: 01159 389333

Madeleine Chandler Interior Design Consultant

Mobile 0778 8553 947

E mail: interiordesign@madeleinechandler.co.uk

http://www.madeleinechandler.co.uk/main/home.php

_________________________

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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

_______________________________________

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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

_____________________________________________________________

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 andNottingham

Castle in the year

1086. I’m very willing to make this book available for

fund-raising

purposes. Is it possible details can be included with the

Newsletter? If

so, please let me know what I need to do. It would make a

great

stock-filler for 9-12 year olds.

GLORIA MORGAN

glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com

Thank you – 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 http://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

‘phone 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 StreetKimberley

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 aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

_____________________________________________________________

C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://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 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

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Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

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http://www.trading-faces.biz/ 

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235  mobile 0771 4294 324

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Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

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Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

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Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_____________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

 Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

______________________________________________________________

MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

 •              ONLINE CONSULTATIONS  at  www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

 •              1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

 •              Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

 •              Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

 •              Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

 •              Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

 •              Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

 •              Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

•              Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT:   Neil Green  M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com    

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell – News update & Information Service – November 2011

4

Hi all

Plenty again to get through ready for November.

Thanks to all those who’ve been in touch over the past week, on all sorts of issues including lots of support for the idea for a cinema in the area.  This really seems to have gone down very well; I’ve passed all of the information onto the brewery owner, and I’m due to meet the Regional Manager of Giltbrook Retail Park later this week.  I’ll feed back further information as this comes available.

As ever, if you need help or advice on anything including personal casework, do let Andy, Mary or myself know.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h)   0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk

Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk

Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

 & Information Service – November edition 2011

1)   Ilkeston Railway Station

Long time members of this e mail list will be know that alongside Mary and Andy, I’m a big supporter and strong advocate of public transport. 

I know this may probably appeal more specifically to readers of the newsletter in Trowell and Cossall.

For many years now there has been talk of a railway station in Ilkeston and most recently, earlier this month, Councillors on the Labour Group on Erewash Borough Council put a motion to their Full Council asking for the necessary investment to draw up plans to share with funders. This was defeated by the ruling Tories, however there’s a campaign being drawn up to try and keep up the momentum, and I’ve been asked to help raise the profile.

If you would like more information please contact Cllr Clare Neill:

clare_e_neill@hotmail.com 

0115 9464744
07864 946538 

2)  Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 5 November

It’s the first Saturday of the month again, which means it’s Kimberley Farmers market.  We’ve got some new traders this month including meat (Smith Hall of Ashbourne), and a new fruit and veg stall.

Do come along – it’s a great chance to catch up with friends and neighbours!

3) Citizens Focus Group

After talking a resident in Cossall earlier this month, I came up with the idea of setting up a Citizens Focus Group.  Essentially what I’d like to do is see whether we can establish a group of say up to 20 people (more if necessary) in the area who would like to meet up informally once every 2 months and disucss practical politics (looking at probably more national issues though).  I get a lot of comments from people a whole host of issues including immigration, social services, energy, education, transport, housing, NHS, employment and IT. 

The idea would be is that we would find a particular subject to discuss on each occasion, and exchange views and individual expertise.  If we then come up with a practical proposal, we can send this to the appropriate body to be considered as a policy option.

I’m happy for people of varying (and of no) political persuasion to get involved, and really hope that this can be a real “grassroots” way of involving people in positive politics again.  I’m sure whilst we will never always agree on everything we can enjoy a robust discussion, and even have some fun in the meantime.

The idea would be to start in January and meet at The Nelson & Railway, on a two-monthly basis, as indicated above.

If you are interested in getting involved, please drop me a line, and we can get this set up for the first meeting in January 2012.

 4)  Free football during November

There’s an opportunity for men over the age of 35 to get active during November as Broxtowe Borough Council slashes the prices of the weekly men’s football sessions by offering free admission throughout November.

The council will waive its normal admission charges for its weekly sessions at the Eastwood Community Sports Centre on Mansfield Road, Eastwood, with sessions taking place every Tuesday (7.00pm – 8.00pm) in partnership with the Mars “Just Play” initiative.

Each session is a casual kick-about and there is no coaching involved.  Sessions take place on an astroturf surface and participants are asked to wear either trainers or astroturf trainers, rather than football boots.

Participants can either turn up on the evening or secure their place in advance. For more information, please contact Broxtowe Sport on 0115 917 3572, email sport@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/football

5)    The Midlands German Shepherd Rescue Centre 

The Midlands German Shepherd Rescue Centre are holding their Christmas Fayre on the Saturday 12 November 2011.  There are stalls, a raffle, tombola, refreshments, with activities for the whole family.

This takes place at Its from 10.30 am to 4 pm and the address is:
 
Midlands GSD Rescue Centre
North Lodge Kennels
Kings Corner
Derby
DE21 4RG

More information available from Kimberley resident Sarah Pykett:
sarap1@hotmail.co.uk

6)   Christmas Light Switch on Kimberley – Friday 18 November – Toll Bar Square

Organised by the local town council, this is taking place this year I’m told between approximately 5 30 and 8 30pm – lights switch on at 7 00pm with carol singers accompanying.

7)   Pot Hole Repairs in Giltbrook, Eastwood, Nuthall, Awsworth, Cossall, Trowell & Kimberley

For many months now Andy, Mary and myself have reported road areas in Kimberley & Cossall that need attention and repair.

I’m showing below a list of roads we reported on to the Highways Dept at Broxtowe on 25 July and the response we’ve had showing progress to date is shown below:

Road name Last inspected Defects generated Repairs completed
Broxtowe Ave June yes yes
Valley Rd July yes yes
Digby Ave Inspection due December    
Jubilee St June yes yes
Hardy St Aug and Sept yes yes
Dorchester Rd Sept yes yes
Lulworth Ct Sept yes yes
Town View Sept yes yes
Coatsby Rd Sept no  
High St/Church Hill monthly yes yes
Maws La monthly yes yes
Little La April no no
Nottingham Rd monthly   resurfaced Sept
Ruislip Cl Oct yes yes
Alma Hill May yes yes
Edgewood Rd Jul and Sept yes yes
Rockside Jul and Sept yes yes
Kimberley Cl Jul and Oct yes yes
Knowle La Sept no no
Branklene Cl August no no

Now having looked at some of these areas I’m not convinced that all repairs have been carried out.  I have therefore found out the following information, where you can report directly to Broxtowe and the County Council areas that need attention:

  • Individual residents can report concerns via the NCC contact centre number 08449 808080 and get it recorded in the NCC Confirm system.
  • This automatically generates an inspection via Broxtowe’s inspection team. It also generates a unique customer reference number.
  • The inspection findings are reported back via the Confirm system.  Should the enquirer request a reply once inspected, they can receive either an e-mail, letter reply, or someone will ring them back.
  • Potential defects reported this way are all recorded in Confirm and add strength to the case for a resurfacing scheme. Future annual maintenance programmes are based upon this information.

Classified road complaints (which includes Maws Lane)

  • Classified roads are routinely inspected monthly. Complaints generate additional inspections.
  • Unless there is a catastrophic road failure, no defect will go un-noticed/unattended for more than 4 weeks.
  • It is likely that a potential defect has already been noted by the inspector (but not yet marked) for future attention as and when it becomes repairable. 
  • Several staff members drive Maws Lane daily and would report any new defects
  • It is high on our list for (hopefully) next years maintenance programme

This information has been derived from:

John Emsley
Highways Manager
 
Broxtowe Borough Council
Directorate of Environment
(Built Environment)
Kimberley Depot
Eastwood Road
Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2HX
 
Tel:  0115 9173045    john.emsley@broxtowe.gov.uk

If you have a pothole or road/pavement surface that needs attention, you can report it therefore directly on tel: 08449 808080.

If you have any particular problems, do let me know.  Alternatively you can ‘phone John Emsley – as above for further technical help.

Let me know too how you get on with reporting areas that need attention and what progress there is.  If necessary Andy, Mary and myself can add our influence as appropriate.

8)   One-way traffic issues – High Street, Kimberley (possible trial of light controlled system).

Members of this list for some while will remember all of the work that was done last year and before then to try and persuade the County Council to take meaningful action.  I still receive regular complaints of dangerous driving and drivers continually flouting the one way system along High Street.

We are going to have another attempt to try and persuade the County Council to consider a trial of a light controlled system (that would in effect allow traffic to flow 2 way along High Street.  This is being led by Mary – and to ask further questions, lend your support please e mail her or phone her (contact details given above at the top of this mail).

9)     A610 road noise & resurfacing

Another long standing issue, which affects well over 300 people in Kimberley.  When I was County Cllr in addition to Borough Cllr (back in 2003) I managed to persuade the County Council to take some noise measurements in Kimberley on Hayley Close (one of the worst affected roads) regarding the vehicle noise.  It then registered above 65db and I was told that “in time” quieter road resurfacing would be applied (that would in turn reduce the noise levels by up to 4db).

Since then there has been a continual battle to try and get the County Council to commit to this work.  Countless requests year on year have been met with stubborn resistance, I even remember visiting the County Council together with Nick Palmer to try and get some sense of all this, all to no avail.

I’ve been approached by residents about this again recently, and as the County Council are so slow to act, then we’ve decided to use our own initiative.  Two residents are taking their own noise monitoring measures.  We will then present them to the County Council together with other evidence.  Again Mary is leading on this, and her contact details are shown above, for any questions, or comments.

10)   Good quality second hand goods & furniture unwanted?

Please contact Denise at the Hope Charity Project Shop in Kimberley (next to the Post Office) – denise@outreachchurch.co.uk

 11)   Foil recycling

Broxtowe residents can now recycle used foil packaging & food & drink cans with the introduction of four local recycling centres, the nearest to us being in Eastwood and Kimberley.

There are now four metal package recycling banks throughout Broxtowe and the two in the north of the borough are situated at Sainsbury’s supermarket in Greens Lane Kimberley and Morrison’s supermarket in Eastwood.

More information available from Paul Syson – paul.syson@broxtowe.gov.uk

www.broxtowe.gov.uk/environment

0115 9173055

12)  News in brief

a) Don’t lose your right to vote!  Up to 11,000 residents in the borough of Broxtowe have not yet returned electoral registration forms.  Those who do not complete the forms will not be able to vote for next year’s Police Commissioner Elections, or any other elections that could take place in Broxtowe next year.

For more information contact: elections@broxtowe.gov.uk

tel: 0115 9173250

b)    D H Lawrence Heritage now open on Saturdays

Visitors to Eastwood’s Durban House and D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum can now celebrate the town’s most famous son all weekend after Saturday opening hours were introduced for the first time in October.

D H Lawrence Heritage is a multi-award winning visitor attraction based around two highly-acclaimed sites including the Birthplace Museum and Durban House Heritage Centre.

The attraction brings together a Museum, Heritage Centre, Gift Shop, Team Shop, Art Gallery and meeting room.

For full information please contact D H Lawrence Heritage on 01773 717353, culture@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Local Community Business Information

 

BILL PLANT DrivingSchool

Based in Kimberley.
With our professional and friendly local driving instructors, you’ll enjoy
a relaxed, positive and encouraging environment as you learn to drive.
Driving lessons with the Bill Plant Driving School are very competitively
priced, proudly offering at all times the offer that our UK learner drivers
nationwide have come to know and adore, 5 lessons for £56* (*Terms &
Conditions)

Why not call ANDY, your local Bill Plant Instructor for more details.
Tel: 07932 666903

___________________________________

Music ACT ( DJ Service )
Music ACT offers high quality disco and music for any type of celebration.
All event is special and we will ensure your entertainment is first class.
Providing professional tailor made music solutions for Civil Ceremonies,
Partnerships, Wedding Breakfasts, Children’s Parties, Corporate Functions
or any other Events.
We have full Public Liability Insurance (PLI) as required for any venue and
are already CRB Checked for Children’s Parties.

Call Susan for more a quotation
Tel: 07951 779895 – based in Kimberley

stibbitts2@csc.com 

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RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

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Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

_______________________________________________________________

Cavendish Systems Ltd. – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

_________________________________________________

John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

________________________________________________

“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.

20, Main Street,

Kimberley, Nottingham

NG16 2LL Tel: 01159 389333

Madeleine Chandler Interior Design Consultant

Mobile 0778 8553 947

E mail: interiordesign@madeleinechandler.co.uk

http://www.madeleinechandler.co.uk/main/home.php

_________________________

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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

_______________________________________

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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

_____________________________________________________________

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 andNottingham

Castle in the year

1086. I’m very willing to make this book available for

fund-raising

purposes. Is it possible details can be included with the

Newsletter? If

so, please let me know what I need to do. It would make a

great

stock-filler for 9-12 year olds.

GLORIA MORGAN

glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com

Thank you – 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 http://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

‘phone 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 StreetKimberley

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 aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close, Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

_____________________________________________________________

C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://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 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

___________________________________________________

Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

__________________________________________________

http://www.trading-faces.biz/ 

Your local Kimberley based, professional photographer available for portraits, family groups, model portfolios,

passports, IDs & corporate image, by appointment.

All enquiries: Tannerfolio@aol.com

Or call 0115 9382235  mobile 0771 4294 324

___________________________________________________

Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

________________________________________________________________

Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

______________________________________________________________

Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_____________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

 Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

______________________________________________________________

MSC-Lifecoaching

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

 •              ONLINE CONSULTATIONS  at  www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

 •              1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

 •              Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

 •              Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

 •              Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

 •              Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

 •              Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

 •              Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

•              Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT:   Neil Green  M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com    

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

 

Letter from Notts County Counci

Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell News Update & Information Service – mid October 2011 edition

0

Hi all

A warm welcome to all those that have joined during the last four weeks.

There’s a lot of information and news been brought to my attention recently so I thought I’d better issue another newsletter now rather than leave it until the end of the month.  Also some local events happening next week too.

As ever, if you need help or advice on anything including personal casework, do let Andy, Mary or myself know.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h)   0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

 

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk

Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk

Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

 

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update

 & Information Service –mid October edition 2011

1)   Information event for local residents

On Wednesday 26 October at the Parish Hall, on Newdigate Street Kimberley between 1pm and 3pm representatives of various organisations incuding the Pensions Service, Healthy Homes, Broxtowe Borough Council, local Community Health Service will be holding a roadshow and information session.

You will be able to ask questions and get advice from professionals on a wide range of subjects.

More information is available from Jayne Fletcher –  0115 917 3657 – Communities Officer – Broxtowe Borough Council – jayne.fletcher@broxtowe.gov.uk

 

2)  Ryan Lee Trust – Beauty & Pamper Evening

The Ryan Lee Trust Charity  is holding a Beauty & Pamper Evening on Wednesday 26 October at Kettlebrook Lodge, Kimberley.  Ladies – probably one for you!

Doors open to the public at 7 30pm.

There will be a wide range of treatments available with beautician and hairdressers offering their services alongside cake, chocolates wine and a pay bar.

Many of you may already know about the Ryan Lee Trust which provides support, vital equipment and assistance for children and their families diagnosed with a terminal or life threatening illness.  It was set up by Kimberley residents Shaun & Debbie Lee last year following the tragic death of their teenage son Ryan.

More information available from Deb Lee -  ryanleetrust@btinternet.com or

0797 6737 331

 

3) Kimberley Road, Nuthall – proposed removal of bus lane

I’ve been approached by a number of residents who are concerned at the County Council’s proposals to remove the bus lane betweeen Larkfield Road and St Patrick’s Church Nuthall.

If you click on this link: C:\Users\Richard Robinson\Desktop\xfer\bx folder\scan0003.jpg  (I’ve tried it and I think it works!) – if not let me know and I can send you the information separately.

Essentially the County Council are claiming that by removing the bus lane and instead placing hatching and pedestrian refuges, it will make it both safer by reducing speed and promoting safety.

Immediate responses I have had from residents have suggested otherwise!

If you would like to comment, you can send me your details and I am happy to pass them on.  Alternatively you can e mail direct nick.gibson@nottscc.gov.uk by 14 November.

 

 4)  T1 Bus Service

The service stopped running last week and Andy, Mary and myself sought to gain the support of Anna Soubry MP to see whether any other bus company would be prepared to replicate the T1 route all the way from Ilkeston through to Phoenix Park.

The three of us plus Cllr Lydia Ball from Awsworth met Anna Soubry last Friday and she agreed to contact Trent Barton to see if the 27 service can be changed to accommodate the whole of the route that the T1 ran. 

If this happens this would no doubt benefit people in the Cliff Blvd, Hardy Street area – as the 27 currently services people here.

Once more information is available I’ll let you know.

(thanks to all of you who have been in touch during the past couple of weeks on this matter).

 

5)   Lorry watch – Hardy Street, Maws Lane, High Spannia -Kimberley

Many of you in the Kimberley area have raised concerns about the amount of Heavy Goods Vehicle traffic using the Cliff Boulevard, Maws Lane, Hardy Street etc area for some time.

Andy, Mary and myself were pleased when the County Council finally agreed to take some action to try and deter the frequency of HGV.  You may have seen the signage that has been put in place in a number of locations.  I reported a couple of months back about the additional general plans the County Council were putting in place.

Following recent complaints of HGV not adhering to the new guidelines I approached the County Council again and they’ve sent information on a lorry watch scheme.

Please see

http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/atoz/l/lorries-weight-limits/

and also -

http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/travelling/roads/traffic-management/bridges-lorries-and-abnormal-loads/lorry-watch/

The lorry watch scheme is one that is designed to encourage residents who reside in an area affected by breaches of a weight restriction, to report any such breaches to the County Council, so that can then use the information supplied appropriately, such as to plan an enforcement day.

I understand a lorry watch scheme requires ‘setting up’, which may or may not be feasible, dependent on various factors.  However we don’t have to have a lorry watch scheme in order to report possible breaches.  This can done by filling out the form at

http://www3.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/travelling/roads/traffic-management/bridges-lorries-and-abnormal-loads/lorry-watch/

If you want any more information on a lorry watch scheme – please contact

Dean Taylor  Trading Standards Officer, tel 01623 452005 dean.taylor@nottscc.gov.uk
 

 

6)   Rumbletums

The café has been set up to offer training and work experience opportunities to young adults with learning disabilities. It is a not-for-profit social enterprise and is run entirely by volunteers, many of them parents of disabled youngsters.

All of the food served at the café is made on the premises and it’s already gained a reputation for excellent cakes and coffee.

Rumbletums is currently open from 10.00 to 3.00 on Friday and Saturday with Thursday opening coming at the beginning of November. It is hoped that the café will be open on five or six days a week from the start of the New Year.

More information is available from jeff.buck2768@btinternet.com

 

7)   Christmas Light Switch on Kimberley – Friday 18 November – Toll Bar Square

 

Organised by the local town council, this is taking place this year I’m told between approximately 5 30 and 8 30pm – lights switch on at 7 00pm with carol singers accompanying.

 

8)    Cinema complex for Giltbrook Retail Park or Kimberley Brewery site?

I’ve received several enquiries this week one from people wanting to see a cinema complex on one of the two sites above.  The other was on behalf of an organisation wanting a heritage museum and education centre for the history of the ambulance services in Nottinghamshire (this was specifically for the brewery site).

I’ve passed all of the requests onto the owners of the respective sites. 

A year or so back there were some enquiries about a cinema complex – I passed these on, and it was not considered feasible at the time.  I find it interesting though that there’s a renewed interest now in this. 

I’d like to gauge a wider feeling from local residents.  What would be your thoughts on such a development?  Would this work on the Retail Park or the Brewery Site?  Do send in your views, and then Andy, Mary and myself can feed this back further to the respective parties.

 

9)   White Ribbon Campaign

I’ve been asked by Broxtowe Women’s Project to pass on the following information:

………..Calling out for volunteers!

I am Michelle the Information & Support Worker for Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd. I am responsible for the co-ordination of our displays and publicity. My main role for the White Ribbon Campaign is to raise awareness and distribute information in our local community during the campaign period which is from 25th November to 10th December each year.

This year we have booked a place in the foyer of Sainsbury’s supermarket in Kimberley for Thursday 1st December from 10am to 3pm.  We are asking for support from anyone committed to raising awareness of domestic violence to assist with staffing the stall.  This could be for as little as an hour, or more than this if you can spare the time.  Our staff will be involved on a rota basis, so the stall will be staffed by BWP at all times, but we would love to have a multi-agency approach!  It will involve standing by our mobile display, and encouraging anyone approaching the stall to take some information and wear a white ribbon in support of the campaign. We are particularly keen to raise awareness among men and boys. 

 ‘Wear a white ribbon, to pledge that you will never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. The reason for this is that if a young man sees that his role model condemns violence against women, then he is likely to follow suit’

If you are not familiar with The White Ribbon Campaign below is a little information:

In 1991, a handful of men in Canada decided they had a responsibility to urge men to speak out against violence against women. They decided that wearing a white ribbon would be a symbol of men’s opposition to men’s violence against women. After only six weeks preparation, as many as one hundred thousand men across Canada wore a white ribbon many others were drawn into discussion and debate on the issue of men’s violence. There are now White Ribbon Campaigns operating in many countries around the world.

The UK Branch of WRC was started in 2004.

Each year, we urge men and boys to wear a ribbon for one or two weeks, starting on November 25, the International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women

By all means if you have any queries on the above or wish to put your name down to support our stall then please do get in touch with myself (Michelle) via admin line: 01773 718555 or

Email: enquiries@broxtowewomensproject.org.uk

 

10)   Good quality second hand goods & furniture unwanted?

Please contact Denise at the Hope Charity Project Shop in Kimberley (next to the Post Office) – denise@outreachchurch.co.uk

 

Local Community Business Information

RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

______________________________

Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,

personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old

Basford,Nottinghamor can be carried out in your home environment – contact

Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

_______________________________________________________________

Cavendish Systems Ltd. – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for

home and small business users.

- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our

workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based in Kimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small

Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus

removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley

Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

_________________________________________________

John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm

________________________________________________

“Nine Corners” 20,Main

StreetKimberley

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.

20, Main Street,

Kimberley,Nottingham

NG16 2LL Tel: 01159 389333

Madeleine Chandler Interior Design Consultant

Mobile 0778 8553 947

E mail: interiordesign@madeleinechandler.co.uk

http://www.madeleinechandler.co.uk/main/home.php 

_________________________

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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s Lane, Cossall

_______________________________________

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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

_____________________________________________________________

I’m a local author living onVictoria Street,Kimberley.

I’ve just published a children’s book which is an historical adventure

based around

Kimberley, Awsworth, Cossall,

Ilkeston andNottingham

Castle in the year

1086. I’m very willing to make this book available for

fund-raising

purposes. Is it possible details can be included with the

Newsletter? If

so, please let me know what I need to do. It would make a

great

stock-filler for 9-12 year olds.

GLORIA MORGAN

glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com

Thank you – 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 http://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

‘phone 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 StreetKimberley

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 aKimberley

based Company who specialise in the development of business management computer

software for the self employed andfor small businesses. The directors liveon

Angus Close,Kimberley.

To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com

07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or

Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

_____________________________________________________________

C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory

Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://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 2HYTel: 0115 945 8553 (am only), noah.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk

___________________________________________________

Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my

home on the Gilthill, Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –

to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years

experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some

evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,

Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced

quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more

details.

____________________________________________________

Commercial photography for all aspects of advertising &

business development. Operating nationwide and on a quotation basis. Check out

website: http://www.kevintannerphotography.co.uk/

Images provided on disk. Showroom/exhibition photographs

also available. Business est. 1980.

Kevin Tanner Photography, Studio House,86 Eastwood Road, Kimberley,

Nottingham NG16 2HF

01159382235 0771 4294 324 Email: TannerFolio@aol.com 

____________________________________________________

Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully

licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,

Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

________________________________________________________________

Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation

and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring

providing technical support to the marketing division ofEast Midlands

Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring

and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of

energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors

and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and

recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major

sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring

technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken

at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection

technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging

equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within theUK. This work

is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.

Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac

technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

______________________________________________________________

Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,

Kimberley

References given by all my local customers

Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_____________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberley resident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk

or p.grabowski@sky.com

 Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,

firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,

thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,

control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,

fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

______________________________________________________________

MSC-Lifecoaching 

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

 •              ONLINE CONSULTATIONS  at  www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

 •              1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

 •              Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

 •              Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

 •              Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

 •              Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

 •              Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

 •              Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

•              Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

CONTACT:   Neil Green  M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street, Kimberley

uk.neil@gmail.com     

0115 919 2190

www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update & Information Service – October 2011

0

Hi all

A warm welcome to October’s newsletter.

Many apologies for not issuing a September newsletter.  No I have not emigrated! What with coming back from holiday at the end of August, website & IT problems, catching up with work and a thousand other things, I thought it best to try and get October’s out nice and early, rather than rush through one for this month.

Hope you find the information below helpful.  There’s lots to get through so I won’t waffle on further.

As ever f you do need any help, advice or assistance on anything, do let either Andy, Mary or myself know.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h)

0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update & Information Service – October 2011

1)   Giltbrook Retail Park  (GRP)

I met with Regional Centre Manager on 15 September to talk through a number of initiatives concerning GRP.

Incidentally next spring Nandos and Pizza Express are opening on site.

One of the key matters we talked about though was the availability of funding for local regeneration initiatives in the Kimberley, Awsworth, Giltbrook area that would benefit our local communities.  This money comes via British Land.

We are allowed to make a number of bids, and my intention is once these have been made to ask youngsters from The Kimberley School to design power point presentations to pass to British Land alongside all of the detailed plans that will  be drawn up.

So, if you are part of a community group, church, charity, school that needs some funding, or have ideas of how several thousand pounds could be spent that would really help regenerate the local area I would be very pleased to hear from you.

If you could send your ideas to me, no later than 18 October, then I can start to pull all of the information together.

2) KimberleyFarmers Market – Saturday 1 October

The next Farmers Market is next Saturday between 9am and 1pm – Toll Bar Square,
Kimberley.  Do come and support your local market!

We have children from Kimberley Primary School singing between 10 and 10 30.  Do come along and give your support!

3)  T1 Bus Service

On 15 September I was informed by Premiere Travel that the T1 is to cease operating altogether from 15 October.

Having put so much effort into getting this bus service started, going back to 2007 and 2008 this is not something naturally I am pleased about.  I also am aware that a growing number of people who are now using the bus service will naturally be inconvenienced.

I have talked in depth to representatives of Premiere Travel and to be honest they have stated that the decision taken by Trent Barton to divert the 27 intoGiltbrookRetailPark, and also reducing some of the fares they charge to in some cases only £1, has certainly not helped.  As the T1 does not make a profit though, they have said they are unable to continue to provide a service after 15 October.

In an attempt to try and see whether there is any way that the County Council can help salvage at least part of the service I have emphasised in particular the affect on places like Awsworth & Cossall.  The County Council do review any commercial service withdrawal and look at the impact on the communities involved, and examine whether any other opportunities exist to replace the lost services.

The feedback I have received from the County Council is that it would be problematic to directly replace the T1 as this would see the County Council providing a competing service alongside the Trent Barton services 27 and Rainbow 1.  It may be possible to get Trent Barton  to amend their services, or more likely to develop a through ticketing arrangement to facilitate changing services at Kimberley.

I would now like your feedback.   How big a blow is this to the local area? How inconvenienced are you going to be when the T1 stops?  What other points would you raise?

I’ll collate all of the information and then feed this back to the County Council before 15 October.

4)  Rumbletums

Rumbletums Community Café opened onVictoria StreetinKimberleyon 2nd July this year.

The café has been set up to offer training and work experience opportunities to young adults with learning disabilities. It is a not-for-profit social enterprise and is run entirely by volunteers, many of them parents of disabled youngsters.

All of the food served at the café is made on the premises and it’s already gained a reputation for excellent cakes and coffee.

Rumbletums is currently open from 10.00 to 3.00 on Friday and Saturday with Thursday opening coming at the beginning of November. It is hoped that the café will be open on five or six days a week from the start of the New Year.

More information is available from jeff.buck2768@btinternet.com

5)      Pavement and road inspections – Kimberley

I reported previously that on 18 July, Andy Mary and I met with Highways Inspectors to examine some of the worst affected pot holes inKimberleyincluding Ruislip Close,Maws Lane,Hardy Street,KimberleyClose, Jubilee Street,Lulworth Court.  There were plenty of other areas and I’ll try and get an update by November on progress on getting repairs authorised.

If there are any areas in Cossall that need attention, please do let us know.

6)    Parliamentary Boundary Review

 The current parliamentary boundaries throughout theUnited Kingdomare currently being reviewed.  Presently Broxtowe as far as the current parliamentary constituency is concerned includes Giltbrook, Greasley andKimberleyin the north down through Trowell, Stapleford and Beeston and then to Toton and Attenborough in the southern most part.  The recommendations if they are passed would see the next General Election fought on the new boundaries, which is anticipated to be in 2015.

You might have seen some of the details in the Nottingham Post over the past couple of weeks.

It has been recommended as far as Broxtowe is concerned that Gotham(near junction 24 of the M1) be part of a new Broxtowe constituency.  The full details (including all of the changes proposed for the East Midlands) can be found at http://orderorder.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/2011_08_23_em_online.pdf

You have your chance to have your say on the proposals for Broxtowe.  You have until 5 December 2011 to do this.  Comments can be made via e mail to: eastmidlands@bcommengland.x.gsi.gov.uk

7)    What’s the latest on a) the Kimberley Brewery Site   b) Kimberley Police Station front counter?

First on the brewery site, I attended a meeting of SOBS (Save our Brewery) on 19 September.

Present there was the owner of the site Mr Rafiq Vindhani and he indicated that there had been interest from a number of parties about possible development, with talks continuing “behind the scenes”.   Nothing has been agreed upon yet.

Together with Mary and Andy, the three of us are working with youngsters at The Kimberley School to design a “vision plan” for the site and for wider regeneration in the local area.

This work should be completed by the end of the year.

On the police station front counter issue inKimberley, I attended the public meeting that took place earlier in September at the Parish Hall. 

The clear message that the police representatives gave at the meeting (and since in discussions I have had) is that the position regardingKimberleyis still under review.

When there is more definitive information I’ll let you know.

8)   Village SOS

Another funding opportunity!

Over the last few weeks Village SOS – a prime-time BBC TV series – has been following the journeys of six UK villages as they each use a Big Lottery Fund grant to start up a community enterprise that they hope will breathe new life into their local area.

The TV programme may have ended, but don’t forget that the Village SOS Competition is still open! With 250 awards of between £10,000 and £30,000 available, we really want communities across theEast Midlandsto participate in this fantastic opportunity to regenerate their villages. We’re looking to support inspiring business ideas that will bring people together to tackle the challenges they face.

The entry requirements are:

·         Your idea must be for a community enterprise.

·         Your village must be in a rural area and have fewer than 3,000 people living in it.

·         We can only accept one entry per village

You need to be a Village SOS member to enter the competition so visit  http://www.villagesos.org.uk/competition

for more details or call the advice line on 0845 434 9123. Entry forms need to be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 20 October so don’t delay!

9)   Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement Council (NDRPC)

I’ve been asked by NDRPC to make you aware of their activities.

Proposals to reform the state pension

There are proposals for reforms to the State Pension which have been unveiled.  The aim is to ensure the State Pension can meet the needs of future pensioners and to tackle complexity within the current State Pension System. 

The government is intending to raise the state pension age to 66 by 2020 and this will affect five million people and simply does not give them enough time to plan.  About 2.6 million women will have to wait at least a year longer for their state pension because of the change and the plan to speed up the rate at which their state pension age is increased to 65 years, in line with men’s.

Among these, there are 330,000 women who will have to wait an extra 18 months to two years before they can start drawing benefit.  Those forced to wait two years will lose an average of £10,000 of their state pension income. 

If these plans become law, they will leave women with little time to prepare for their retirement.  That is why we recommend attendance on a Pre-Retirement Course to those within 3/5 years of retirement.

The Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement council is a not for profit making Registered Charity (505899) and have been helping people approaching retirement since it’s inception in 1967.  All our volunteer Course Directors are retired, so they can give first hand experience, tips and information.

To book a place or request an Information Pack, please contact the Nottingham & District Pre-Retirement Council on Nottingham0115 922 3824 or visit their website: www.ndprc.org.uk

The State Pension proposals will be available during the course in text form and will be fully explained by the Pension Speaker. 

Dates of next courses (with places available) are:-

21,22,23 November  2011

23,24,25 January 2012, then every month

All courses held atBeestonTown Hall.

Places can be booked on line, via e mail, or telephone 0115 922 3824.

Click the link for Courses and then press “on line booking form” on the left hand column.

There will be a cost involved, to cover the lunches, refreshments, resource pack, hand-outs and room hire etc., but this is born by employers as delegates will be attending during their working hours.

10)   Sale of Kimberley Miners Welfare

I have had some concern expressed about the affect of possible developments in future on the site of Kimberley Miners Welfare onEastwood Road.  In summary with the parking problems on nearby Jubilee andTruman Street, it would be important to ensure any future development does not aggravate matters for residents ofEastwood Roadand the surrounding areas.

I have not been told of any plans to develop the site yet, but will of course bear all of these comments in mind when considering any specific application for development.

Local Community Business Information

RM home services

All aspects of home maintenance

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms,

Electrical, Plumbing, Tiling & Decorating

Gardening Services & Maintenance, Clearance.

Pavin, Slabbing, Fencing

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Please call or e-mail for free quotation

Home; 01159 459631

Mobile; 07508 035049

Richard Maltby

richard.maltby@sky.com

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Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,
personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old
Basford, Nottingham or can be carried out in your home environment – contact
Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

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Cavendish Systems Ltd. – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for
home and small business users.
- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our
workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say:

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based inKimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small
Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus
removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

________________________________________________________________

Neil M Brown

Kimberley
Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

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John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm
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“Nine Corners” 20, Main
StreetKimberley

A really big thank you for the fantastic support from
everyone who’s visited “Nine Corners Interiors” inKimberley.

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.

20, Main Street,
Kimberley, Nottingham
NG16 2LL Tel: 01159 389333

Madeleine Chandler Interior Design Consultant

Mobile 0778 8553 947

E mail: interiordesign@madeleinechandler.co.uk

http://www.madeleinechandler.co.uk/main/home.php

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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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s
Lane, Cossall

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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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

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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. Is it possible details can be included with the
Newsletter? If

so, please let me know what I need to do. It would make a
great

stock-filler for 9-12 year olds.

GLORIA MORGAN

glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com

Thank you – Book Title: KINMERS LEA – which is the old name
forKimberley.

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 http://www.kinmerslea.co.uk/

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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

‘phone 0782 4535 309

15 Ruislip CloseKimberleyNottinghamNG16 2LF

crystalclear.cleaning@ntlworld.com

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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.

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Kerstine Herbert (Dip RM)-Sports Injury and Remedial Massage
Therapist.

Local therapist based on Victoria StreetKimberley
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

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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 andfor small businesses. The directors liveon
Angus Close, Kimberley.
To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com
07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or
Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

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C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory
Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk/

33 Wortley
Avenue, Trowell,Nottingham,NG9 3QP

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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

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Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my
home on the Gilthill,Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –
to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years
experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some
evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,
Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced
quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more
details.

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Commercial photography for all aspects of advertising &
business development. Operating nationwide and on a quotation basis. Check out
website: http://www.kevintannerphotography.co.uk/

Images provided on disk. Showroom/exhibition photographs
also available. Business est. 1980.

Kevin Tanner Photography, Studio House, 86 Eastwood Road, Kimberley,
Nottingham NG16 2HF

01159382235 07714294324 Email: TannerFolio@aol.com

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Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully
Licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,
Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

________________________________________________________________

Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation
and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring
providing technical support to the marketing division of East Midlands
Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring
and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of
energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors
and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and
recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major
sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring
technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken
at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection
technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging
equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within the UK. This work
is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.
Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac
technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

________________________________________________________________

Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,
Kimberley.

References given by all my local customers
Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

_____________________________________________________________

Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

Contact Kimberleyresident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk
or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,
firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,
thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,
control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,
fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

_______________________________________________________________

 

MSC-Lifecoaching

 

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life

 

•              ONLINE CONSULTATIONS  at  www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

 

•              1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to post-grad.

 

•              Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules prepared

 

•              Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read & improved

 

•              Matching your personal attributes to career & job market

 

•              Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public Speaking

 

•              Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

 

•              Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

 

•              Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for Organisational Development

 

CONTACT:   Neil Green  M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C.E.

Noel Street,Kimberley

   uk.neil@gmail.com      0115 919 2190

 

                                   www.msc-lifecoaching.co.uk

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update & Information Service – August 2011

1

Hi all
A warm welcome to August’s newsletter.

I’ve made this month’s report is a bit briefer than usual.  There’s still lots of projects and work going on behind the scenes of course, but with holiday period upon us then things do tend to progess a little slower.  Plus – I am taking a break for part of this August!

If you do need any help, advice or assistance on anything, do let either Andy, Mary or myself know.

best regards

Richard

Richard Robinson

Labour Borough Cllr for Kimberley & Cossall

Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Leisure

7 Scargill Avenue

Newthorpe, Nottm NG16 2DZ

Tel: 01773 531315 (h)

0775 1970 640 (m)

E: richard.robinson@broxtowe.gov.uk

W: www.richardsrobinson.org.uk

Cllr Andy Cooper – andy.cooper@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0788 4403 860 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Cllr Mary McGuckin – mary.mcguckin@broxtowe.gov.uk
Tel: 0791 7835 493 Borough Cllr Cossall & Kimberley

Kimberley, Cossall, Awsworth & Trowell News Update & Information Service – August 2011

1) Free Swimming in Broxtowe during August

By way of background – free swimming within Broxtowe came into operation for those aged 60 plus from April 2009 and for 16 years and under from November 2009. The scheme was to have run through to 31 March 2011 but on 17 June 2010 the Coalition Government announced that the free swimming programme was to cease with effect from 31 July 2010 as part of its cut backs.  This Council did manage to fund an extension of the free swim programme until 5 September 2010.

Despite all of the cuts and pressures on local council’s. for the month of August this year, residents of Broxtowe Borough aged 15 and under, or over 60 will be able to swim for free.

The council will offer free swimming to qualifying borough residents in receipt of a valid junior or concessionary Broxtowe Leisure Card throughout August at its Bramcote and Kimberley Leisure Centres.

Junior and concessionary Broxtowe Leisure Cards, which are available free of charge to borough residents, will provide access to the free swim scheme throughout August.

For more information and to apply for your Broxtowe Leisure Card today, please download the application form at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/leisure or visit your local leisure centre.

 
2) Kimberley Farmers Market – Saturday 6 August

The next Farmers Market is next Saturday between 9am and 1pm – Toll Bar Square,
Kimberley.  Do come and support your local market!

We have a committee of a few dedicated volunteers who put a
great deal of time into making Kimberley Farmers Market happen. We hugely enjoy
our work, and we are always pleased to receive feedback and suggestions for
further improvements to the market.
Do let me know if you have any comments or would like to
join the Farmers Market committee – we are a small, but very friendly team!

If you haven’t been down to the market before, give us a try
this Saturday! You are bound to come across someone you know, and it’s a great
chance to have a natter. Kimberley Farmers Markets are on the first Saturday of
the month, and are booked up to and including December this year.

3) Summer Fayre – Midlands German Shepherd Dog Rescue Centre

I’ve been asked to let you know about the summer fayre on Saturday 13 August 2011 at the Midlands GSD Rescue Centre, North Lodge kennels, Kings Corner, Derby DE21 4RG from 10.30 to 4pm.

There are stalls, take time for a drink and a cake have a go on the raffle and tombola.  It is a day for the whole family including the 4 legged family members.

More information available from Kimberley resident Sarah Pykett sarap1@hotmail.co.uk

4) Review of Car Parking charges, Kimberley

The subject of car parking charges affecting the whole of Broxtowe is subject to a review over the coming months and on Friday 29 July Andy (Cllr Cooper) alerted the first meeting of the review group at Broxtowe about the particular difficulties that we experience in Kimberley (especially for Newdigate and Victoria Street residents) because of the charge.  Andy, Mary and myself will campaign vigorously throughout the length of the review to try and get the charge for Victoria Streetcar park removed.  We appreciate the financial pressures and constraints that Broxtowe as all council’s are under.  Essentially though we will argue that with the income being generated from Kimberley in terms of revenue from the car parking being so little, this far outweighs the huge disadvantages to nearby residents in terms of congestion.  It’s also quite clear as well, that during the week, during the day the car park is more often than not virtually empty!

As soon as more information is available we will let you know.

5)    T1 Bus Services – Ilkeston – Cossall, Awsworth, Kimberley – Nuthall – Phoenix Park

Some of you will know that Veolia no longer run the T1 Bus Service, and that this is now operated by Premiere Travel.

A number of people have been in touch during the past two weeks asking about the changes that are taking place.  I have spoken with Premiere and they have indicated that the revisions they are making – ie to stop the Sunday service and evening services are due to feedback from the drivers that the bus is less well used then.

Whilst I would much prefer the services to remain, in view of the very difficult economic climate and the cut backs lots of companies are continuing to make in various areas, I would much prefer to see the T1 remain even running reduced services, rather than lose it altogether.  I have lots of feedback from people in Awsworth who find the service particularly useful, and I know that overall the fares that Premiere charge are fairly competitive.

Due to requests I do continue to receive from residents in Kimberley I have asked Premiere to consider a day time route for the T1 up Maws Lane with one of their smaller buses.  I’m due to talk with them again next week and I will let you know when I have more information.

If anyone wants direct contact with Premiere – you can contact Andrew Yeo

Ayeo@premiere-travel.co.uk

6)   Pavement and road inspections – Kimberley

On 18 July, Andy, Mary and myself met with Highways Inspectors to examine some of the areas with the worst affected pot holes in Kimberley - these included Main Street (Nine Corners), Hardy Street, Maws Lane, Nottingham Road (near Stagg Inn), Church Hill/High Street, Broxtowe Avenue, Jubilee Street, Kimberley Close, Dorchester Road/Lulworth Court and Edgwood Road.

Due to cut backs in County Council funding then work taken to improve these and other areas will certainly not be as quick as we would like.  In some cases we may have to wait up to 18 months from now, before any noticeable improvements are seen.

However the areas mentioned are now basically in the queue for improvements and Andy, Mary and myself will keep a close eye on things to make sure this is done as quickly as possible.

If there are any other areas you would like us to bring to the attention of the Higjhways Department please let us know (and especially in Cossall) – as I’m aware we did not cover anything here last week.

7)   Ryan Lee Trust

Many of you will know about the tragic death of young Ryan Lee last year from brain tumours.  A trust has been set up: The Ryan Lee Trust – and this provides support, vital equipment and assistance for children and their families diagnosed with a terminal or life threatening illness.

I’ve been asked by Ryan’s mum Debbie Lee to see if there is anyone that can offer any help or expertise with  fundraising for the Charity or additionally any other skills or experience that they could volunteer to help promote their work.

If anyone has a few hours a week spare to help with the administrative side of the Trust, it would be very helpful.  To contact Debbie – it’s deblee67@btinternet.com or 0797 6737 331.

8)  Summer Play Days in Broxtowe

Families across Broxtowe Borough are being invited to enjoy a summer programme of four play days on offer in Beeston, Eastwood, Stapleford andKimberleythroughout August.

Broxtowe Borough Council will provide four summer play opportunities, offering children the chance to have fun, start adventuring and get creative across the borough.

Each Play Day will offer a range of ‘have a go’ activities, including face painting, circus skills and drumming workshops. Come along and have a go at the space hopper challenge and enjoy the large scale inflatables and giant slide. Get creative and contribute to the large animal sculpture.

There will also be plenty of make and take activities, a petting zoo, sports activities and puppet shows to enjoy, as well as BMX and KMX workshops. Anyone taking part in the BMX and KMX workshops will be required to complete a parental and carer consent form, which are available to download in advance at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/bmxform

There will also be plenty of activities for under fives, as well as a mobile scrap store for families to gather craft materials to be used for creative activities after the event.

The programme is as follows:

Tuesday 2 August (12 noon – 4.00pm)

– The Beeston BID and Broxtowe Borough Council will work in partnership to provide an exciting play day inBeeston Square andBroadgatePark, Beeston, along with a treasure hunt along Wollaton Road

(3.00pm) and a BBQ and family entertainment at the Commercial Inn,Wollaton Road(4.00pm).

Thursday 4 August (12 noon – 4.00pm)

– Eastwood Comprehensive School field

will be the venue for Eastwood Play Day with public parking available next to the school field atHallParkinMansfield Road, Eastwood.

Tuesday 9 August (12 noon – 4.00pm)

– The Stapleford Play Day will take place at the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground with public parking available on site if dry.

Thursday 11 August (12 noon – 4.00pm)

– The Kimberley Play Day will take place on theKimberley School playing fields.  Public parking will be available via Chestnut Drive.  Please follow the yellow Play Day parking signs from Kimberley Road and

Watnall Road to get to the Public Parking vehicle entrance.

Please note that there will be no public parking available on site for the Beeston Play

Day. Members of the public are recommended to use theStyring Streetmulti-storey

parking and other town centre parking.

For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3695, email

arts@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk to download your free Summer Activities 2011 brochure.

 

Local Community Business Information

Personal Training

Jacques Niemand offers special offers on boot camps,
personal training packages – all at very reasonable costs, situated in Old
Basford, Nottingham or can be carried out in your home environment – contact
Jacques – Mob: 07912 868954 – e mail: swiftactive@gmail.com

www.swiftactive.com

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Cavendish Systems Ltd. – Caring for your Computers

We provide a full range of computer services/repairs for
home and small business users.
- we work evenings and weekends for your convenience

- our work is guaranteed

- we can come to you or you can bring your computer to our
workshop

- if we cannot fix your problem, we charge no fee

- we are Microsoft certified

- we are locally based inKimberley

- we have decades of IT experience and contacts to call upon

- full details of services and prices are on our website

What our customers say:

“Great all-round knowledge”

“Impeccable service & delivery”

“Approachable and friendly”

“Very professional”

“Friendly, honest and intuitively skilled”

“I have never had a problem that Chris can’t fix!”

Contact Chris Appleby on 07720 966517 – based inKimberley

Email: sales@cavendishsystems.com

Web: http://www.cavendishsystems.com/

Web: Cavendish Systems Ltd

Computer services and repair – Home/Small
Business/PCs/Macs/Servers/Networks/Programming/Virus
removal/Web/Security/Training/Video Editing

Microsoft Certified

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Neil M Brown

Kimberley
Home & Garden Services

Blocked drains to untidy gardens: njbrown5@ntlworld.com

Tel: Mob: 0785 442 6766

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John Sherwin Ltd

Specialist Motor Engineers

Somercotes Hill, Somercotes, Alfreton,DerbyDE55 4JS

Tel: 01773 604400 http://www.jsherwin-vwaudi.co.uk/21565/jsherwin.htm
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“Nine Corners” 20, Main
StreetKimberley

A really big thank you for the fantastic support from
everyone who’s visited “Nine Corners Interiors” inKimberley.

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.

20, Main Street,
Kimberley, Nottingham
NG16 2LL Tel: 01159 389333

Madeleine Chandler Interior Design Consultant

Mobile 0778 8553 947

E mail: interiordesign@madeleinechandler.co.uk

http://www.madeleinechandler.co.uk/main/home.php

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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 8494708 or mobile 0795 2751 019.

73 Newton’s
Lane, Cossall

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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: http://www.tripletriple.co.uk/

and the mobile number 07847 786744 E-mail: steve@tripletriple.co.uk

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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. Is it possible details can be included with the
Newsletter? If

so, please let me know what I need to do. It would make a
great

stock-filler for 9-12 year olds.

GLORIA MORGAN

glomo.vicstreet@ntlworld.com

Thank you – Book Title: KINMERS LEA – which is the old name
forKimberley.

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 http://www.kinmerslea.co.uk/

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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

‘phone 0782 4535 309

15 Ruislip CloseKimberleyNottinghamNG16 2LF

crystalclear.cleaning@ntlworld.com

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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.

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Kerstine Herbert (Dip RM)-Sports Injury and Remedial Massage
Therapist.

Local therapist based on Victoria StreetKimberley
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

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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 andfor small businesses. The directors liveon
Angus Close, Kimberley.
To find out more information contact: Richard Bradley richard@softwurkz.com
07765 531388 or Peter Graboswki on softwurkz.peter@yahoo.co.uk 07818 255107 or
Stephen: stephen@softwurkz.com

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C & J UPVC Maintenance

Specialists in UPVC Window, Door & Conservatory
Repairs/Upgrades

Contact Craig Harwood – 07999 599501, or 0115 849 8397 –

http://www.candjupvcmaintenance.co.uk/

33 Wortley
Avenue, Trowell,Nottingham,NG9 3QP

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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

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Golden goose classes

Are small friendly groups meeting for textile lessons in my
home on the Gilthill,Kimberley.

Classes are limited to 5 students in well equipped workroom.

All levels of ability are catered for, from GCSE catch up –
to recreational sewing.

I am an experienced textile teacher with twenty years
experience which I would now like to pass on in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Classes cost £3.50 per hour for up to two hours. On Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the morning or afternoon, and some
evenings.

During 2009 some of my students have made their own clothes,
Advent calendars Shopping bags, wall hangings and full size machine pieced
quilts.

Contact Pat Furniss 0115 8548933 or 07941898139 for more
details.

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Commercial photography for all aspects of advertising &
business development. Operating nationwide and on a quotation basis. Check out
website: http://www.kevintannerphotography.co.uk/

Images provided on disk. Showroom/exhibition photographs
also available. Business est. 1980.

Kevin Tanner Photography, Studio House, 86 Eastwood Road, Kimberley,
Nottingham NG16 2HF

01159382235 07714294324 Email: TannerFolio@aol.com

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Nowt-Added

Unit E4

The Ropewalk Industrial Est.

Ilkeston

Derbyshire

Tel: 0115 8497055 – Amanda Matthews

Handmade and Bespoke Body Care Products

Luxury Products at affordable prices

Hand Moulded Soap’s, Body Butters, Bath Creamers,

Bath Salts and Crystals, Essential oils, Massage Oils

Lip Balms, Solid Perfumes, Bath Bombs and much more.

Everything is made with quality UKsourced products and fully
Licensed.

Available for School Fayres & Fates, Children’s Party’s,
Pamper Afternoon / Evenings.

Open to the public

Mondays 10am – 2pm

Wednesday 10am – Midday

Fridays 10am – 2pm

nowt-added@hotmail.co.uk

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Gerry Hargreaves has a background of electrical installation
and maintenance followed by considerable experience of energy monitoring
providing technical support to the marketing division of East Midlands
Electricity.

Projects throughout the UKhave included energy monitoring
and data/billing analysis to assist companies to improve efficient use of
energy. This has included disputes with electricity suppliers and distributors
and site surveys, installation of temporary monitoring equipment and
recommendations to install suitable power factor correction equipment.

Site surveys for the installation of a M&T at major
sites, have been undertaken and with the recent advances in remote monitoring
technologies surveys and installation of GSM smart meters have been undertaken
at distribution centres of a leading logistics company.

A request by a leading UKenergy supplier has resulted in the installation of remote data collection
technology, including planning and installation of remote data logging
equipment to monitor and analyse usage data from geothermal sites within the UK. This work
is ongoing in the development of renewable energy and low carbon technology.
Site visits and travel are significant reduced with the application of t-mac
technology.

Gerry Hargreaves

2 Laverock Close

Kimberley

Nottingham

NG16 2QX

Tel: 01159384967

Mob: 07973406202

Fax: 07970451844

http://woodmeadenergyservices.co.uk/default.aspx

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Brian Gregory

Your Local Painter and Decorator.

Lulworth Court,
Kimberley.

References given by all my local customers
Tel: 0797 6659 436

or e mail: Margaret Foster margaret.foster10@ntlworld.com

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Looking for spare parts for your solid fuel appliance?

ContactKimberleyresident Peter Grabowski

GAP Supplies – 0115 945 8672 email: gapsupplies@yahoo.co.uk
or p.grabowski@sky.com

Parkray, Rayburn, Aga, Trianco, Baxi, Esse,

Charnwood, Dunsley, Firemaster & many more.

Front bars, bottom bars, single bars, deepening bars,
firebricks, side bricks, front bricks, back bricks, throat plates, ash pans,
thermostats, fan units, operating tools, single glass strips, glass panels,
control knobs, draught stabilisers, fireplates, fuel regulators, door seals,
fibre rope, ash carriers, fire cement, coal savers, flue brushes.

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MSC Training

Personal, Professional & Academic coaching –

Skills for Life· 1 to 1 Educational home tuition for students 7 years to
post-grad.

· Study Skills & Exam Techniques. Revision schedules
prepared

· Dissertations, CVs & Personal Statements proof-read
& improved

· Matching your personal attributes to career & job
market

· Interview techniques, Presentations, Speeches, Public
Speaking

· Personal Lifeplan strategies – Have you got one ?

· Managing Life crises: Ergonomics in Life choices

· Management Consultancy, Training, coaching for
Organisational Development

CONTACT: Kimberleyresident Neil Green M.Sc., Dip. I.S.M., P.G.C E
e mail uk.neil@gmail.com 0115 919 2190

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New Conference facility available for hire inNottingham

“The Edge” is a new and exciting conference facility
available to hire – situated at Curzon
Street, Nottingham NG3 1DG. There are conference
rooms and a training suite offered at competitive rates. Fore more information
please see http://www.the-edge.co/

E mail: info@the-edge.co Tel: 0115 9243078

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