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RISLEY PARK TRADITIONAL JAZZ CLUB

The Risley Park Traditional Jazz Club starts its programme for 2012 on Wednesday February 1st with a performance by the Savannah Jazz Band, Yorkshires premier traditional style band. The club which is now in its 15th year, will then continue to present different bands from around the UK and Europe, once every fortnight throughout the year.

Risley Park Jazz Club is a well attended and friendly club organised and hosted by Ken Godfrey. It plays host to high quality jazz bands, usually six or seven piece, fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at the Risley Park pub/restaurant, situated on Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS near junction 25 of the M1 motorway.

The jazz sessions are held in the comfortable ground floor function room with its own dedicated bar. A free supper is provided during the evening. Admission is usually £8, payable on entry. Everyone is welcome and membership is not necessary. There is ample free parking. Doors open from 7pm and the live music starts at 8.30pm finishing at 11pm. For more information visit

www.risleyjazz.co.uk or phone Ken Godfrey on 01509 842537

LATEST NEWS

BOY PUSHED INTO CANAL

Police are appealing for information after a teenager was shoved into a canal. The 13-year-old boy was cycling along the Erewash Canal tow path at Lock Lane, Sandiacre, at around 2.15pm on Sunday, January 8th. A dog ran out in front of him, causing him to swerve. A man then approached him, was verbally abusive and pushed him in the chest, causing him and his bike to fall into the water.

The man is described as white, in his 30s and around 5ft 10ins tall. He was of large build, bald and wore a black leather coat. He was walking with a white woman who was pushing a pushchair. The dog was a white and brown Staffordshire Bull Terrier-type dog. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

PROLIFIC BURGLAR JAILED

A man who burgled a house in Bostock's Lane, Sandiacre has appeared at Derby Crown Court. Richard Finlayson, 25, was jailed for two years after he admitted the burglary. He asked for 27 other offences, between October and November, to be taken into consideration. At 2am on November 11th, Scott Foy, who’s Bostock's Lane home was targeted, chased the intruder down the road wearing only his pyjamas. Police later caught Finlayson near the house. Mr Foy said if I had put on my shoes I would probably have caught him.

SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD MEETINGS FOR JANUARY
Long Eaton
6 January – Breaston police surgery, outside Co-op, Breaston, 3.30pm-4.30pm
7 January – Long Eaton Town police surgery, Tesco, Waverley Street, 12noon-2pm
9 January – Long Eaton Town Neighbourhood Panel meeting, Long Eaton police station,
12noon-2pm
19 January – Long Eaton West Neighbourhood Panel meeting, Outlook Centre, Briargate,
6.30pm-7.30pm
20 January – Sawley police surgery, outside SawleyInfants School, Draycott Road, 3pm-4pm


JAIL TERM FOR BURLAR WHO TARGETED 16 HOMES

A burglar has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after admitting that he broke into 16 homes. Luke Monk, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to burgling a house in Victoria Road, Sandiacre on October 20th last year. When he appeared at Derby Crown Court on Friday, January 6, the 23-year-old asked Recorder David Mason to take 15 other burglaries into account when passing sentence. Detective Inspector Tony Brittan, of the Burglary Unit, said: “It’s pleasing to be able to tell 16 victims that the man responsible for breaking into their homes has confessed to his crimes and is now behind bars."

ILKESTON BUILDING SOCIETY ROBBERY

Detectives are investigating a robbery at an Ilkeston building society in which a cash delivery was targeted. A security firm was involved in a drop off at the Nationwide Building Society in Bath Street in the town centre at 8:50pm on Monday December 12th when a group of men smashed through the front doors with sledge hammers.

They threatened the guards with the hammers and made off with a significant sum of cash in four cash boxes. As they made off one of the boxes was dropped on the street. There are no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident.

Initial reports suggest four masked men were involved in the robbery. They made off in a hatchback car.

Police have released a photograph of the sledge hammer used during the robbery.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who was in the Bath Street area and may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area in the lead up to the incident. Witnesses can call Derbyshire police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Splash Zone for West Park!

Children of all ages will have a blast at Splash Zone West Park, featuring

a splash pad; sensor activated ground level water jets and above ground water spray features to create exciting family-style fun water play experience. The outdoor play area for children and parents to enjoy will feature a water recovery system. Used water will be collected in a tank and re-used to water flowerbeds and hanging baskets throughout the summer.

Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, says:

“The Splash Zone will prove to be an excellent way of encouraging children of all ages and abilities to play outside and have some fun. This is a fantastic project that will create family fun for all and demonstrates our intention to make our parks and open spaces first class facilities for residents in Long Eaton and the wider community of Erewash.”Erewash Borough Council has received funding from Derbyshire County Council as part of the Play Builder Initiative to construct the Splash Zone at West Park in Long Eaton. The initiative is geared to promote an increase in outdoor activities for children that are safe, exciting, stimulating and accessible to all.

Free parking in Erewash this Christmas

Residents are once again able to park for free as they do their Christmas shopping in Erewash this year – thanks to Erewash Borough Council’s festive Free Parking Scheme. This year’s scheme runs from Friday 16^th December to Monday 2^nd January inclusive, with the Council’s car parks free between the busy ‘shopping hours’ of 9.30am-6pm.

The free parking is aimed at giving a welcome boost to traders and shoppers in Erewash during the run-up to Christmas and over the holiday season.

Councillor Barbara Harrison, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for the Environment, says:

“We are delighted that our free parking scheme is taking place again this year. We know it is especially important in the current economic climate and is warmly welcomed by the borough’s residents and traders alike. This Council remains committed to promoting business in Erewash and to helping our Long Eaton and Ilkeston town centres thrive. We have excellent markets and shops in both towns and villages across the borough – we hope the provision of free parking in our car parks will encourage even more people to shop locally and support their community.”

Drivers should note that the free parking is aimed at shoppers and any vehicles parked before 9.30am are subject to a pay and display charge. Long Eaton Railway Station commuter’s car park is not included in the scheme.

Man sentenced for 1999 robbery

A man who committed an armed robbery in Long Eaton in 1999 has been sentenced to one years’ imprisonment suspended for two years. Gareth Rock appeared at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday December 7th for sentencing after pleading guilty to the crime in November.

Rock was arrested in June this year after a fingerprint found at the scene of the offence was identified as his. The offence happened on October 10th, 1999 at 5pm when two men went into a car accessories store called Motorworld on the Market Place in Long Eaton. The shop manager was alone in the shop when two men came into the premises and threatened him. One held a knife to the manager’s throat. Money was stolen and the manager was punched and kicked before the men ran from the shop and jumped into a car.

Fingerprints were later found at the scene of the crime and extensive enquiries were made to trace the offenders and their getaway car. The prints did not match anyone the Derbyshire database and eventually the investigation was scaled down. Earlier this year the fingerprints, recovered in 1999, were checked against the national database and a match was found.
Gareth Rock (30) was arrested at his home in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire in June 2011 and was charged with the offence in July. The other man who was involved in the robbery is still wanted by police.

HOUSE BURGLED  A house onWilliam Street was burgled between 22.30 on Monday November28th and 5am on Tuesday November 29th. Items were taken from the property along with a car which was parked outside. A 23 year old man has been arrested and charged. He appeared at the Magistrates Court on December 1st.

LEAD THEFTLead has been stolen from the roof of a house on Milner Road in Long Eaton. The theft took place between 5.30pm on Tuesday December 6th and 6.15am on Wednesday December 7th. The thief climbed onto the roof and removed lead flashing causing substantial damage to the property.

EREWASH MP CONFIRMS ILKESTON STATION MEETING

Erewash MP Jessica Lee can today confirm that her meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening will take place on Thursday 12th of January. Jessica secured the meeting after questioning the Chancellor, George Osborne, about funding for Ilkeston Train Station. Jessica has ensured that the invitation has been extended to representatives from Derbyshire County Council, who are the Local Transport Authority for Erewash and also to the Erewash Business Partnership to ensure a strong case for funding it put to the Minister.

Jessica said: I am determined to see the train station re-open in Ilkeston. We have regular local meetings regarding this project so I want to ensure that the key people involved in this are present when I put the case for forward for funding.

LOST CAT

LOST Tabby & White cat from York Avenue, Sandiacre.
Last seen on the morning of Wednesday 30th November 2011.
He is quite a large tom cat and quite nervous of people, although he gets on well with other cats.
Please help find this much loved part of the family: 07941 829 849.

CHILWELL MAN SENTENCED AFTER LONG EATON ROAD DEATH

Barrie Wakefield 59

A man convicted of causing death by careless driving re-appeared at Derby Crown Court on Thursday November 24th for sentencing. The court heard that on April 9th Mr Barrie Wakefield, 59, of Doncaster Grove, Long Eaton, was walking home at 10.25pm after an evening out. He was not affected significantly by what he had drunk. He walked normally across the road at the junction of Nottingham Road and Norfolk Road when he was hit by a Ford Focus driven by Mr Whyman. Paramedics and a passing doctor spent over an hour trying to resuscitate Mr Wakefield but he was pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem showed he died of multiple injuries.
At the time Mr Wakefield was wearing a light coloured top. Reconstruction by an expert showed he would have been visible for 200yards. There was a crossing 25 yards away. Although the driver of the car travelling behind clearly saw him, Mr Whyman for some reason did not. After striking Mr Wakefield the car continued for a further 50 meters before stopping.
Judge JVR Gosling said that it was clear from the report that the car was in good working order, conditions were good and that alcohol was not present when Mr Whyman was tested.

Mr Whymans defence said: “Nothing I can say can lessen the grief felt by Mr Wakefields family. Mr Whyman wishes to express his remorse and sorrow for their loss. He has no intentions or desire to drive again.”

Summing up the judge said: “This has been a tragic case. I must apply the guide line. There are people who cause death on the road who are culpable but here we have a man of 75, fit and well, driving within the speed limit in good conditions. He has not driven since and will probably not wish to drive again. I will make an order accordingly. Proper sentence here is a three month Community Order, with a curfew from 7pm to 7am, disqualification for three years when he must take a re-test and costs of £150 which must be paid within 28 days.”

Mr Whyman had been driving in excess of fifty years and had three points on his licence from a previous speeding offence. He had failed to attend a previous hearing due to his wifes ill health.

HAVE A GO EMPLOYEE INJURED AT ASDA

A woman suffered a broken wrist after she tried to stop two people who had allegedly stolen clothes from a Long Eaton supermarket. The incident occurred at around 11.50am on Tuesday, November 29th. A member of staff from Asda, in Midland Street, tried to stop two women from leaving because she believed they had taken items of clothing.

The women got into a car outside and drove off, colliding with the member of staff. She was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment. Two women, aged 40 and 22, have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and wounding with intent. Anyone who witnessed the incident should call police on the new 101 non-emergency number, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

GARAGE ROBBER JAILED

A man has appeared at Derby Crown Court charged with the robbery at Longmoor Road Service Station in September. Mitchell Gordon, 19, of Cockayne Close, Sandiacre pleaded guilty to the robbery which took place at 8.15pm on Friday, September 16th. Gordon with a mask over his face and wearing sunglasses entered the garage and threatened two members of staff with a knife. He demanded money and was handed over £200 which he put into an orange bag. He later threw the bag containing a pair of tights which he had used for a mask, sun glasses and knife into a bush on nearby Rydal Avenue. Police were called and dog handler Kerri Church and her dog, Tex, found the discarded items in the hedge. Gordon's DNA was found on the tights. The court heard that Gordon had six previous convictions for 10 offences. He was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in custody.

Two men charged following Breaston factory fire
A fire broke out at a Breaston factory on the A6005 Draycott Road at around 4.15pm on Wednesday November 16th. Police received a call to the factory after a a passer-by saw the flames. At its height 35 firemen from Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Derby were tackling the blaze. The road was closed while an aerial ladder platform was used to deal with a fire in the factory roof. Nearby residents were asked to stay indoors with their windows and doors shut to avoid breathing in smoke from the fire. The wind was blowing the smoke towards the Risley direction.

The building was used by several businesses but was unoccupied when the fire broke out and no one was injured. The road was re-opened at 1am on Thursday. Derbyshire police have thanked residents in the area for following emergency service advice and remaining indoors while the fire was extinguished.

Police immediately treated the fire as suspicious and when they later examined the building they found what they believe to be cannabis growing equipment. Police suspect that hundreds of plants may have been grown inside the building.

Two men were arrested by officers searching the streets around the factory following the fire. The two men, Som Huy Vu, 47, and Hung Hguyen, 32, both Vietnamese nationals appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Friday November 18th charged with producing cannabis. A third man a 62-year-old from Castle Donington was arrested on suspicion of producing cannabis and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police are linking the Breaston factory to other premises in Long Eaton. While visiting an industrial unit in Huss’s Lane they discovered several hundred plants suspected to be cannabis.

TREE PLANTED IN MEMORY OF BILL CAMM

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller planted a Cheale's Weeping Cherry tree at the entrance to Long Eaton Town Hall in memory of the late Councillor Bill Camm on behalf of the Parklands Stroke Club.

Also present at the ceremony were Councillor Chris Corbett, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, the County Councillor for Sawley, Councillor Cheryl Pidgeon and members of the Parklands Stroke Club.

Erewash Borough Council have worked with the Parklands Stroke Club in Long Eaton to commemorate the support Bill Camm had given over the years to the club by the laying of a plaque and planting of a tree within the Borough.

A bottle of stout from the local Nutbrook Brewery, which had been brewed in memory of Bill and named the Bill Camm Stout for this year's Long Eaton Beer Festival was opened during

the planting and half poured in with the soil and the remainder shared amongst those present to toast his memory.

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller, said:

“I am delighted to have been able to assist with the tree planting in memory of Bill Camm. Bill was a talented carpenter and a wonderful friend to so many people. He was my mentor during my early days in local politics and despite our political differences his advice and support was invaluable. ‘Cheers’ Bill, you will be sorely missed by so many people but your memory will never falter.”

Pat Simpson, Secretary of Parklands, said:

“We are delighted that the Mayor agreed to plant the tree on our behalf and that we were able to recognise Bill’s involvement with the Club in this way. The Club has been in existence for the past 25 years, supporting both stroke sufferers and their carers.”

Councillor Camm was an Independent Member and had served on the former Long Eaton Urban District Council and then on Erewash Borough Council following Local Government Reorganisation in 1974. He was also a long-serving Derbyshire County Council Councillor for Sawley.

The Parklands Stroke Club meets at the Petersham Hall, Grasmere Road, and Long Eaton on alternative Friday afternoons from 2.15 to 4.15pm. New members are always welcome.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

 

Long Eaton’s Christmas Lights celebration will be a magical evening of seasonal sights, festive fun and unmissable free family entertainment when the big ‘switch-on’ is held on Friday 2nd December.

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller, will

‘light up’ the town to officially launch the Christmas season and Erewash Borough Council has once again lined up a feast of free family fun to ensure a fabulous night for everyone to enjoy.

A funfair will add to the celebration event, which will also feature music, carol-singing, festive street entertainers and, of course, an appearance by Santa Claus. A magical Pride in Erewash Festival of Light illuminated display by local young people will lead up to the switching on of the lights. The whole event will take place on the Market Place alongside a Christmas Craft Market which has been organised by Erewash Chamber of Trade.

Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, says:

“We look forward to seeing everyone at this festive celebration, which is always a very popular family event, full of seasonal spirit and great entertainment to suit everyone.

It is a great occasion for us all to welcome the start of the Christmas season and an opportunity for us to get together to celebrate our town centre and all that it has to offer.”The timetable for the event is:

5.30pm  The evening begins with Long Eaton Silver Prize band, which will strike up with some seasonal favourites for an hour-long performance in the Market Place that will ensure a real festive atmosphere.
6.30pm-6.50pm
Sandiacre Male Voice Choir give a festive performance with the Silver Prize Band.
6.50pm
Pride in Erewash ‘Festival of Light’ illuminated musical display and arrival of the Mayor of Erewash
7pm
The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Kevin Miller, will switch on the lights from the main stage in the Market Place.
5.30pm-8.30pm
Fun fair and Chamber of Trade Christmas Craft Market

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STAGE RAISE £1k FOR OLIVIA

Stage One held a charity afternoon/evening on Tuesday November 8th in aid of Olivia.

　

Olivia Francis was born with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia/Atrophy which has made her completely blind. She has been accepted for stem cell treatment in China, the only treatment in the world that could make her see. This procedure is not available on the NHS and the UK is years away from even researching this kind of treatment properly.

Olivia will be two years old on December 25th and despite being blind she is a very happy, smiley noisy brave little girl, her speech is amazing and she tries to say every word she hears and loves animal noises. Although Olivia has movement issues she is able to stand and walk sideways around the house holding onto the walls and furniture she has even been brave enough to attempt walking forwards without any help from anyone. Olivia loves splashing in the bath with her older brother and the swing is her favourite at the park, she already has a love for music and will dance to anything played.

 All the staff at Stage One worked for nothing including DJ Jules with their wages going into the kitty. There was a raffle, blackout cards, guess how much money was in the piggy bank and the Karaoke was £1 a go. In addition Hamburgers and hot dogs were on sale with the proceeds going into the fund. If you had a guess, the pig contained £7.50 the winner was Karen (£5.87) I was a mile out with £27.80. The Karaoke made £32.17 (someone must have sang half a verse) and although most of the singers were amateurs Fred the Spread threw in a pound and sang Sea of Heartbreak. The total raised came to £933.17 and Landlady Shell announced that she would make it up to a round £1000.

Olivia’s mum Gemma said :

“It is overwhelming how many people want to help us and are taking part. I can’t thank Stage One enough. We have raised £13K up to now and in addition an event at Keltruck Scania raised £3,800 and the managing director is going to put a personal donation of 10K into the fund.”

Getting Olivia to China is a major task, if you can afford to make a donation (no matter how little) you can do so by visiting www.oliviasappeal.co.uk