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MIXED VIEWS ON
A453 OPENING
journey time will decrease and travelling will
become a lot more faster for drivers in the
near future.
By Thomas Hewitt
Another economical renovation has been
concluded in the area, as the Clifton section of
the A453 highway has been opened in all of its
lanes in another encouraging development.
The new layout of the urban section within Clifton
has been formed into three new roundabouts,
along with two sets of traffic lights, which are
designed to help regulate traffic congestion
within the area.
The opening of the expansion will also be
followed in the coming weeks by the opening of
the road linking Mill Hill to junction 24 of the M1.
The extension, which began back in January
2013, has seen the single lanes of the A453
expanded into two parallel road lanes in
each direction, in a move that is being widely
anticipated to decrease traffic congestion
during intense rush hours, as well as remove
accident black spots and improve journey time
consistency for drivers travelling on the road.
Clifton and its community have lately been
on the receiving end of a number of elevating
restructurings over the past couple of months,
with the construction and opening of two popular
American fast-food restaurants, McDonald’s and
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Marie Blatherwick, a resident within the Clifton
estate, believes that the expansion will have
a significant effect on the staying time drivers
have in waiting to get out of the roads close to
the A453.
“I think it will have a positive impact,” she said. “It
made a difference to me getting out of the Grove
earlier this morning.
“My husband uses it daily as he works at the
Power Station and after months of misery, he is
hopeful as well.”
However, other residents have argued that the
traffic lights installed on the extended A453 will
intensify waiting intervals for drivers, as well as
increase jamming and obstruction during rush
hour times.
Carl Chaston said: “I can’t see it making any
difference. You’ve still got to stop for all the
traffic lights and crossing, so there will always be
a queue.
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CLIFTON TRAM SONG Two local residents have produced a song about
Nottingham’s tram extension to Clifton. Brian
Lund and Richard Williams also made a video to
go with their song ‘Long Long Gone’. Brian told The Local News: “Rich and I knew
each other years ago at South Wolds School in
Keyworth and then met up a couple of years ago
at a local guitar club. “In March 2014, I wrote the song ‘Nottingham
Take Me Back’, which he liked and offered to
record it in his West Bridgford studio.
“Long Long Gone basically came as a result
of the Nottingham tram extension, as I idly
wondered what was at the end of each line. Thus
Hucknall got Lord Byron, Clifton had Jake Bugg
and Beeston Bendigo. Then it was just a case of
putting the words to music.”
The video can be watched online at YouTube
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Nathan Hart (actors in the video), Richard
Williams & Brian Lund. “Crusader Island is a joke now if you are coming
from the Gotham direction.”
Some residents within the Clifton estate
have expressed their concerns regarding the
expansion, saying that they believe the extension
of the A453 will not make much difference to
traffic congestion, whilst others believe that
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Its five feeder primaries – The Glapton Academy,
Dovecote Primary, Milford Academy, Highbank
Primary and Whitegate Primary - were also
involved, making a total of 88 students involved
in the event.
Dance troupes from the schools practised hard
all term to prepare for the event.
With help and support from their teachers they
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Some of the acts gave themselves catchy stage
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The show also featured solo GCSE dance
performances by The Farnborough Academy
pupils Shauna Bales and Megan Smithand a
performance by Nottingham Trent University
Dance Society, which showed the younger
dancers how they can progress.
The show involved pupils from Year 1 right
through to Year 10 and attracted huge support
from the local community.
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Year 8 pupils from The Farnborough Academy
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University students and lecturers to take part in
their graffiti art project to highlight young people’s
career aspirations. The youngsters, who are all
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Farnborough’s Julianne England said: “A huge
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being so enthusiastic about contributing.”
More than 300 people from the local community
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the young performers.
Heather Straker, Clifton schools sports coordinator, told The Local News: “We were so
proud of the pupils’ commitment to develop their
dance skills.
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end of the day, we had thought we wouldn’t be
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rose to the challenge to finish what we’d set out
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Volunteers from Nottingham’s intu Broadmarsh
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for paintbrushes to help give Clifton Playing
Fields a spruce up as part of Give and Gain
Day. Staff from both centres were given the
opportunity to take a break from their usual
working week to give their time to help perform
much-needed maintenance at the park, as part
of the volunteering initiative run by Business in
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“It was really satisfying to have achieved
something together and united as a team – and
everyone felt like we’d really done something
quite special.”
Jane Fewkes, guest services manager at intu
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By Thomas Hewitt
Word-renowned American fast-food restaurant
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“I think we will make a difference,” said Jerry.
“We are a community restaurant that is on the
doorstep of Clifton Estate.
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“We are going to be a big part of the community
here in Clifton by having jobs available, because
that is what the people will want. I believe that we
will be a good neighbour to Clifton.
The Hermitage Pre-School in Ruddington has
been chosen as a charity partner by the Clifton
branch of the TSB Bank. The partnership was
unveiled by Justin Whittaker, TSB Clifton local
manager, who presented the charity with a
£100 donation to kick-start their partnership.
Hermitage Pre-School was nominated locally
for the work it does in the communities of
Ruddington and Clifton, to provide pre-school
learning to children through play in a secure and
caring environment.
“We are currently sponsoring the local Clifton
Football Club and I think that Clifton not only
looks a lot better with the improved A453 and
our McDonald’s, but will also give people another
reason to come and visit our area in the very
near future.”
With the opening of the A453, it means another
encouraging economical development brings
itself to light in the heart of the Clifton region.
The popular franchise, which is expected to
employ approximately 80 local people, had
been in construction over the past six months,
alongside another fast-food restaurant, KFC.
Panthers general manager, Gary Moran, said:
“Jerry Nicholls and his team at McDonald’s
in the Nottingham area are a proven business
success story and the Nottingham Panthers are
proud to be associated with them as partners
and sponsors of the club. We wish them every
success in their new venture.”
The news of the fast-food restaurant opening
in Clifton has been met with mixed views from
residents within the community. Some have
argued that the concept of having two fastfood outlets is both harmful and detrimental to
people’s health, as well as the concern for litter
being left around the area.
Other residents claim that both restaurants are
beneficial towards reducing the number of people
who are currently unemployed within the region
at present.
The restaurants have been built on the site of the
former Man of Trent Pub, which was bulldozed
more than two years ago.
Becky Walker said: “McDonald’s has, for now,
improved the area, as it is no longer a derelict
site. Jobs have been created and some Clifton
residents applied for those positions, so there are
definitely some positives to take.”
Planning permission for both restaurants
were approved back in 2012, but the projects
were rescheduled because of the ongoing
A453 dualling works, with the latter now also
completed through Clifton.
Nottingham Panthers players David Clarke, Steve
Lee, and Robert Farmer, along with boxer Carl
Froch, were on hand to help officially open the
new McDonald’s - and they were plenty of local
people at the launch.
The franchise is owned by Jerry Nicholls and he
believes that the restaurant will have a positive
impact in the community, as well as help to
create more job opportunities for people who are
currently unemployed at present.
By becoming a charity partner, the Hermitage
Pre-School will benefit from fundraising activities
by TSB partners working in the Clifton branch.
In addition, TSB is encouraging its partners to
spend a day - when they would normally be
working - out in their community supporting their
local charity partner with their time and skills
TSB’s branch in Clifton will now aim to raise as
much money as possible for them throughout
2015 to support the work the charity does in the
local community.
Faisal Khan, branch manager at TSB in Clifton,
said: “I’m delighted to announce the Hermitage
Pre-School as our first local charity partner in
Clifton and Ruddington.
“Our focus at TSB is to serve local customers
and businesses in order to fuel local economies,
and that’s why we’re launching a new approach
to how we support charity and communities.”
Phillippa Rogers added: “I will definitely take my
kids up there as a treat, because I know they will
love it. I just hope that they manage to keep the
litter at bay.”
Natalie Richards, who lives close to the newlybuilt restaurant, said: “I live on the road up from
the McDonald’s and I always have leaves and
rubbish constantly blown down the side of my
house. I’m dreading picking up half-empty Big
Mac boxes every morning after people have
walked past and dumped them.”
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DIARY
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July
St George’s Church Flower and Garden Festival
in Barton-in-Fabis runs from 1-5pm each day.
Flowers in church theme is ‘Open the Book’,
based on children’s bible stories. Many of the
residents gardens open with various stalls in
the gardens.
Every Monday
The 12th Clifton Brownie pack (aged 7-11)
meet between 6pm and 7:30pm at United
Reformed Church at 225a Southchurch Drive
(term-time only.) Subs are £2 a week. For more
details call Jean Rogers on 0115 914 3132.
Every Monday
A painting group meet from 1-3pm at the
United Reformed Church on Southchurch Drive
in Clifton. Telephone 0115 921 1788 for more
details about the group.
Every Monday
Thrumpton Cricket Club hold their under-15
and under-13 training sessions from 6pm to
7:30pm. Contact Mark Sampson on email
[email protected] or call 07969 320833.
Every 1st Tuesday
Girlguiding South Trent Trefoil Guild meet at
1:30pm at the Rivergreen Methodist Church.
Please call 01949 839357 to find out more.
Every Tuesday
Parent and carers with children from 0-5 years
meet at the Dovecote Primary School in Clifton
from 9:00-10:45am in term-time. Telephone
0115 915 2953 for further details.
Every Tuesday
There’s line dancing for the over-50s from
10:30am at Highbank Community Centre on
Farnborough Road. Cost £3.50. Call Linda on
07907 711282 for more information.
Every Tuesday
Fencing classes for children and adults at
Clifton Leisure Centre. Call 0115 911 0050 or
visit radcliffeswordclub.co.uk.
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
LIFE2 learning provision for adults with learning
difficulties and disabilities meet in Clifton from
9:30am-3pm focusing on independent living
within a fun environment. Call 0115 929 6630.
Every Tuesday & Thursday
Clifton Army Cadets meet from 7-9pm (you
must be at least age 12 in year eight). They are
based at South Notts College on Farnborough
Road in Clifton.
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Every Wednesday
Men and women from 50+ meet at the Royal
British Legion in Clifton from 1-3pm and have
days out, bingo and raffle, tea and biscuits. Call
Sylvia and Stan on 0115 921 6681.
Every second Wednesday
Rivergreen Coffee Morning at Clifton Methodist
Church from 10:30am until 1pm. This is your
chance to meet for a chat and tea/coffee, so
why not pop along and meet some new people.
Every first Thursday
Library Talks at Clifton Library from 10:30am to
12noon. Come along and experience a range
of entertaining talks and activities. It’s a great
place to meet friends over a hot drink.
Every third Thursday
A Reading Group at Clifton Library runs from
10:30-11:30am. Do you enjoy reading and
talking about books? Join this friendly and
informal group.
Every Thursday
Clifton Women’s Group meet at Green Lane
Youth Centre from 9:45am-12:30pm during
term-time. Subs are £1 and you get first week
free. For more details call 0115 915 2369
and speak to Jackie, or send an email to
[email protected].
Every Thursday
Summerwood Community Garden hold activity
sessions for ages 8+ from 3:30pm (3pm in
holidays) until 5pm. Sessions are free and
will take place at the community garden on
Summerwood Land allotments.
Every Monday
Thrumpton Cricket Club hold their adult
and under-17 training sessions from 6pm to
7:30pm. Call Joe Richardson on 07792 027503
or email [email protected].
Every Thursday
Southchurch Colts Football Club are looking
for players to join their under-9 and under-10
teams. Training takes place at Clifton Playing
Fields from 6-7pm. Call 07977 965 766 for
further details about the club.
Every Thursday
The 1st Clifton Brownie Pack meet between
6pm and 7:30pm at Clifton Village Hall for girls
aged between seven and 11 (term-time only).
Subs cost £2.50
per week. For more
details please phone
07941 041 312.
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Every Friday
There’s a coffee morning from 10:30-11:30am
at Clifton United Reformed Church, 252A
Southchurch Drive in Clifton.
Every Friday
New Beginnings meet from 10am until 12noon
at the community centre on Southchurch
Drive. There’s quizzes, bingo, talks and trips.
Telephone 0115 984 6983 for more details.
Every Friday
Free Karate class at Highbank Community
Centre on Farnborough Road from 6-8pm. Call
07771 898 997 or visit cliftonkarate.co.uk.
Every Friday
The 44th Nottingham Boys Brigade and Girls
Section meet 6:30pm till 8pm (term-time only)
at the Methodist Church on Rivergreen. Please
call 0115 974 4831 for more details.
Every Friday
Thrumpton Cricket Club hold Kwik Cricket (for
primary school children) from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Contact Mark on [email protected] or
call 07739 692037.
Every Saturday
Children’s ballet, tap and street dance from
aged three plus takes place in Ruddington.
Please telephone 07502 288 520 for more
information about the classes.
Every Saturday
Footy Fever Soccer School for boys and girls
aged five to seven. All welcome to attend at Clifton
Playing Fields from 9am till 10am every Saturday.
Call 0115 846 1692.
Every Saturday
Children’s Ballroom and Latin American
dancing at Silverdale Community Centre on
The Downs. Classes commence at 9am. Call
Valerie on 01889 569 092.
Every Saturday
There’s children’s ballroom, latin disco and
fun dancing at Silverdale Community Centre
between 9am and 12noon. Please telephone
0115 981 8657 for more details.
Every Sunday
The Clifton Judo Academy meet for training from
5:15pm till 7:15pm at the Highbank Community
Centre. Telephone George on 0115 914 2449 or
send an email to [email protected].
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Royal British Legion
Main Road
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Roz: 07837 784 415
Royal British Legion
(Side of Wilko’s)
Southchurch Drive
5pm OR 7pm
Joanne: 0115 921 1202
07795 984 346
WEDNESDAY
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Gresham Sports Pavilion
Gresham Park Road
(Off Wilford Lane)
7pm
Shirley 07946 727077
THURSDAY
The Arena
Rugby Road
5pm OR 7pm
Athena: 0115 974 3689
07792 045 221
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West Bridgford RFC
The Memorial Ground
Stamford Road
9.30am
Naomi: 07734 791 608
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TUESDAY
East Leake Academy Cafeteria
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Lantern Lane
5.30pm OR 7.30pm
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Gotham Memorial Hall
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WEDNESDAY
Royal British Legion
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Southchurch Drive
9.15am OR 11.15am
Joanne: 0115 921 1202
07795 984 346
WEDNESDAY
Clifton Community Centre
Southchurch Drive
3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm
Jackie: 07877055117
FRIDAY
Royal British Legion
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Southchurch Drive
8am OR 10am
Joanne: 0115 921 1202
07795 984 346
SATURDAY
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14 Southchurch Drive
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THOUSANDS RACE IN
LOCAL REGATTA
started at 8am and finished at 6:30pm.
The Carl Smith Trophy was held for the fastest
junior sculler, with O. Dix of Leicester winning
the boys event and R. Armstrong of Bedford
Grammar School winning the girls event.
Over 2,300 competitors descended on Holme
Pierrepont to race in the Nottingham City Regatta
and the Nottingham Masters and Club Regatta.
With over 161 different boat classes over the two
days, there were over 200 races coming down
the course at the rate of one every five minutes.
The competing clubs came from as far afield as
Exeter, London, Norwich and Durham. On the
Saturday, racing was held over the full 2,000
metres. The weather was fine but with a strong
cross wind on the course, making racing difficult
and it certainly helped the sheltered lanes. Racing
Nottingham Rowing Club were the most
successful club with 10 winners over the day.
Rowan Law won elite sculls, the men’s squad
won senior coxed and coxless fours with the
same crew. Other wins included elite double
sculls and IM3 coxless fours.
The women’s squad won elite coxless pairs,
senior and IM3 single sculls and the junior girls won both the under-18 and under-16+
double sculls.
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Two local residents have recently had fantastic
success at the MMA World Championships.
Becky Jones and Sam Clark are members of the
Nottingham MMA (mixed martial arts) club, JPS
Combat Fitness,
Becky and Sam - who is a student at the
Clifton-based Central College Nottingham - have
both returned from the 2015 ISKA MMA World
Championships as gold medalists.
Their coach, Jake Shore, told The Local News:
“As their coach at both JPS Combat Fitness and
for ISKA England MMA, I am really proud of their
achievements.
“Sam was one of the first-ever students to start
training with me and Becky is my business
partner and girlfriend. It is definitely the highlight
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