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EVENT:         WEDNESDAY “NISA Feeders” OPEN MATCH
VENUE:         MEADOWLANDS FISHERY - LAMBSDOWN
DATE:             5th May 2021

1st         Shaun WEED (Old Works AC) 49-08
2nd        Tim BULL (Meadowlands) 40-12
3rd         Mick CHAPMAN (Leamington Spa) 40-08
4th         Stuart GOULD (Rugby) 31-15
5th         John ADAMSON (NISA Feeders) 30-14
6th        Chris LEE 29-03
7th        Martin HINCKS (Ajax AC) 27-01
8th        Allan NEALE (Stratford Fishing & Outdoors)
9th        Terry WINSTONE (Meadowlands) 24-15
10th     Rob LOWE 12-08
Number of pegs:  12 (Paid top 3)

The bitterly cold weather continued, with yet another overnight frost and, although the wind was from the western quarter, it was cold and brought showers of rain.  In general, the carp failed to co-operate, and although the top 4 all had carp, most of the other weights consisted of “silvers” (bream, roach and perch).

Shaun Weed again drew peg 1, and again won the match, although he struggled to catch until he found a few carp in front of him, and he caught on bomb and pellet to put 49-08 on the scales.

Tim Bull (peg 23) included a big grass carp in his second placed 40-12 catch which consisted of 4 fish, 2 falling to pellet waggler and two on bomb and pellet, just enough to push Mick Chapman (peg 20) into third place.  Mick had five carp on bomb and pellet for 40-08.

Although Stuart Gould in fourth place with 31-15 from peg 27 had three carp, half of his weight was made up of perch, while fifth placed John Adamson (peg 10) had one seven pound carp with the bulk of his 30-14 consisting of bream taken on pole in the last 90 minutes.

Photo is of Shaun Weed with his winning catch.

 

NB.  ‘NISA Feeders’ Opens are at Meadowlands Fishery every Wednesday. You must book a place before 10pm the previous Monday evening (see Facebook: Nisa - midweek open matches), draw in car park 8:30am-9:00am, fishing 10:30am-4:30pm. 

CAT ASTROFIC COLLISION

Police were called to an incident in Long Eaton during the early hours of May 3rd after a taxi driver ended up on top of another car after swerving to avoid a cat. Images taken by police at the scene show a red Toyota taxi perched on the side of an orange Jeep. No one was injured.

STAPLEFORD WOMAN IN COURT

On Friday, April 30th, a Stapleford woman attended a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court via a link from HM Prison Foston Hall, Derbyshire. The woman was charged with murder following the death of a pensioner in a property in Moorbridge Lane shortly before 6.20am on Wednesday morning, March 3rd. Ann Dixon, 48, of Moorbridge Lane, Stapleford could not appear in court earlier because she had tested positive for Covid-19. Progress in the case was discussed before an adjournment until a further hearing on June 18th. Dixon was charged with murder on Thursday, March 4. Emergency services were called after a man allegedly suffered stab wounds. Raymond Dixon, 77, died shortly afterwards. The case has been given a provisional trial date of November 22nd.

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WEDNESDAY “NISA Feeders” OPEN MATCH
MEADOWLANDS FISHERY - LAMBSDOWN
28th April 2021

 1st         Chris LEE 152-15
2nd       John ADAMSON    110-03
3rd        Mick BULL   107-12
4th        Andy FARNDON  96-03
5th        Tony LAMB   74-01
6th       Allan NEALE   61-01
7th       Terry WINSTONE 56-15

8th       Colin PERRY  55-07
Number of pegs:  11 Paid Top Three

For the fourth week in succession anglers had to combat a cold and strong NE wind blowing straight down the lake, but in spite of that everyone caught fish and decent weights were recorded. Top weight was taken by Chris Lee from peg 27.  Chris caught decent carp on pole, with pellet and corn as bait, mainly from the margins, and put an excellent 152-15 on the scales for a clear win.

At the other end of the match length on peg 1, organiser John Adamson enjoyed an excellent day, and catching smaller carp on bomb and pellet  (mainly between 3 and 6 lbs) he put a total of 110-03 on the scales to take second place, just enough to push Mick Bull (peg 9), who had 107-12 of decent carp, into third place.  Mick caught mainly on pole and corn. Andy Farndon (peg 3) filled fourth place with a method feeder caught 96-03, just missing the money.

 NB.  ‘NISA Feeders’ Opens are at Meadowlands Fishery every Wednesday. You must book a place before 10pm the previous Monday evening (see Facebook: Nisa - midweek open matches), draw in car park 8:30am-9:00am, fishing 10:30am-4:30pm.  

EREWASH IN BLOOM

The time has come for people in Erewash to once again showcase their fantastic flower displays and gardens through an annual competition run by Erewash Borough Council. The hugely popular Erewash in Bloom crowns winners across a range of categories, all of which will help make Erewash bloomin’ marvellous this summer. The competition is being held online this year due to the fallout from coronavirus and entries are now open. Unlike previous years where judges visited the gardens of finalists, this time entrants will be asked to submit five photographs per category through an online entry form. There are 11 categories for residents, community groups, businesses and schools, with final judging by a virtual panel in August. The top three entrants in six of the categories, including best front garden and tallest sunflower, will receive cash prizes or vouchers. There will be certificates and trophies for the winners in the other five categories. 

Residents can enter using the online form at www.erewash.gov.uk/erewashinbloom where photographs for each category can be uploaded. Entries close on Friday 2nd July. Entries can also be posted to: Erewash in Bloom, Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA. Please include your name, contact details and which category you are entering.

MAGGIE BACKS FAN LED REVIEW OF FOOTBALL

Erewash MP Maggie Throup has welcomed the publication of the terms of refence for a fan-led review of football by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, The Rt. Hon. Oliver Dowden CBE MP. The review, which is part of the Government’s 2019 General Election manifesto, will be wide-ranging in scope and examine the potential for changes to ownership models, governance, how finance flows through the game and how to give supporters a greater say in the running of the game. The Secretary of State has appointed former Sports Minister, qualified FA football coach and avid football fan, Tracey Crouch MP to Chair the review, with the final report expected to include recommendations on what steps can and should be taken, and how they should be implemented. Speaking about the fan-led review, Maggie said:

“Following another turbulent week off the pitch with the controversy surrounding the proposed formation of a European Super League, I am delighted that the Culture Secretary has brough forward the Government’s fan-led review of football. Football means so much to many people across the country and teams are ultimately nothing without the loyal fans who support them through good times and bad. Tracey is a fantastic advocate for the grass-roots game, and I have no doubt she will lead this root and branch review with the same passion she shows for her own team….even if it is Spurs! I look forward to inviting her to a match at one of our amazing local clubs here in Erewash in the very near future, so that she can see for herself the immense contribution that loyal fans make to community football.”   

LETTER

 TERRIBLE REFLECTION OF TIMES

Dear Editor,

The murder of Sarah Everard is a terrible reflection of our times. And that a policeman can commit this atrocity, who is supposed to be protecting us, more so. But, even worse, highlighted by the reaction to it, it shows up a growing sexual apartheid. The numbers of women the target of such attacks, have not increased in 20 years, and 3/4 of the victims are male. I recall a similar atmosphere being about in the 1970s, but when I looked at the figures, found that young males, into which category I fell, were most at risk. Indeed, I was the victim of an attack in 1971. In those days, men and women were fairly close together, now there is a widening gulf. The murder of Sarah Everard is grist to the mill for the feminist man haters. It suits their misandrist agenda. Their approach is to say "Women good, men bad". This is the source of their spat with transgenders. I am in agreement with Anne Widdecombe, not someone I would usually agree with, who says "Women have never had it so good". What happened to the Equal Pay Act, and the Sex Discrimination Act? 

 'Our Silent Emergency' presented by Roman Kemp, at 9pm on BBC1 TV on Tuesday 16th March drew attention to the national emergency of male suicide. They account for 3/4 of this phenomenon. Women treat men very harshly, and this contributes critically to low self-esteem. I witnessed a friend of mine receiving such harsh treatment, and I recall an occasion when I was within earshot of such haranguing when I was at work. and there is also the reality of lesbians attacking heterosexual males. Women cannot expect to be the perpetrators of such dross without consequences. Yes, some men are over-zealous in their pursuit of women. So, this situation is a scenario of 2 sides. We are all responsible. But, the outlook is bleak. With the antagonistic, antithetical culture originally perpetrated by Margaret Thatcher, narrow-minded attitudes have become the norm. We need to get back to the old ideals of Love and Peace from the progressive decades of the '60s & '70s.

 C R Davis

RAIL VICTIM NAMED

The name of a man who died after being hit by a train at Long Eaton railway station has been released at the inquest into his death. Dylan Slezak died after being hit by a train on Thursday, April 15th. Emergency services were called to the station at around 7.13pm, but sadly the 49-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Slozak, whose address was given as the Novotel hotel in Bostocks Lane, Long Eaton, was identified by his fingerprints. His provisional cause of death was given as severe chest and abdominal injuries caused by a rail collision.

Lousie Pinder, assistant coroner for Derby and Derbyshire opened an inquest into his death at Derby Coroner's Court on Wednesday, April 28th. She confirmed that multiple agencies including British Transport Police are drafting reports that will be used in the full inquest. She adjourned the hearing for six weeks at which point it will be reviewed.

DONT LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

Erewash Borough Council has issued a final reminder to local residents that they MUST be registered by next Monday 19th April to have their right to vote in next month’s local elections. Anyone old enough to vote who is not on the Council’s Register of Electors by the deadline day will lose their vote. The deadline for new applications to vote by post is the following day - 5pm on Tuesday 20th April. Residents will go to the polls on Thursday 6th May to vote in the Derbyshire County Council elections and to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire. Nine county councillors will be elected to represent Erewash on the county council. The Register of Electors is checked and updated every year but anyone who has recently moved house or just moved to the borough – or young people who have celebrated their 18th birthday over the last year – need to ensure their details are registered.

It is quick and easy to register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Residents who want to check that they are registered to vote in Erewash can ask via an online form at www.erewash.gov.uk - click on ‘The Council’ and ‘Elections’ to find the form that will be responded to within one working day. This year’s elections will be held in covid-secure polling stations with a range of safety measures in place, including the mandatory requirement that voters wear face masks and are encouraged to take their own pencils/pens to mark their ballot paper. Anyone who needs to apply for a postal vote should email electreg@erewash.gov.uk  or call 0115 907 1190. The deadline for new applications to vote by proxy is 5pm on Tuesday 27th April. Erewash Borough Council’s elections team can help with any enquiries. Email electreg@erewash.gov.uk or call 0115 907 1190. Royal Mail has 35,000 Priority Post Boxes with late collection times, some also including collections at weekends, that were introduced to help with the delivery of Covid Test Kits. This service may help postal voters. Visit www.royalmail.com/priority-postboxes to find a priority box in the local area.

SUSPICIOUS MAN SEEN CLIMBING INTO GARDENS

Police are questioning a suspect after receiving multiple reports of a man jumping over fences into people’s gardens and looking into sheds and outbuildings in Toton. Officers were called to the Kirkham Drive area at around 6.20pm on Tuesday 13th April 2021 and carried out an extensive search of the area after members of the public had given a description of the man. A man matching the description was later seen in Orpean Way and was swiftly stopped and questioned. After checking police systems officers quickly established he was suspected to have stolen a bicycle from an address in Long Eaton on Monday and arrested him on suspicion of theft. Further enquiries led to officers searching his home in Chilwell where they found a quantity of cannabis. Another bicycle, believed to have been stolen from a property in Beeston, was also found nearby.

The 38-year-old suspect, who was further arrested on suspicion of theft and possession of cannabis, remains in police custody. Sergeant David Wardle, of Nottinghamshire Police's Tactical Support Group, said: “This incident attracted a lot of attention in the area, with multiple reports being received of a man climbing into people’s gardens and looking into sheds. I’d like to thank members of the public who passed on information to us which led to us making an arrest and recovering a stolen bicycle. Bike theft is totally unacceptable. We will always investigate reports and look to take action against suspected offenders. While we have made an arrest in relation to this case our enquiries are ongoing and we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and who saw a man acting suspiciously or who has any other information that may help us. If you have any information please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 592 of 13th April 2021, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Incident Number: 
0592_13042021

GRANTS TO HELP RESTARTS

Erewash Borough Council has now made Restart Grants available online to help businesses  re-open safely following the easing of coronavirus measures this week. They are aimed at businesses such as shops, pubs and gyms who can open their doors again from this week in the latest phase of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. There are two types of grant payments available:

·         Restart Grants for non-essential retail businesses. Payments are £2,667, £4,000 or £6,000 depending on rateable value.

·         Restart Grants for hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses. Again, depending on rateable value, grants will be £8,000, £12,000 or £18,000.

More information about which types of businesses fall into the eligible categories is on the Covid Grants page at www.erewash.gov.uk An online application form for the Restart Grant is required from all eligible applicants.  Businesses are advised to register for a My Erewash business account on the council’s website, if they have not done so previously, where full details of the criteria and the online application form are available. 

 

EREWASH PAYS ITS RESPECTS

The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Sue Beardsley, has sent a message of condolence to the Queen on behalf of local residents following the announcement of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Erewash Borough Council has lowered the flags to half-mast at Ilkeston and Long Eaton Town Halls as a mark of respect and has also opened a Book of Condolence for anyone wishing to pay their own respects. Residents can email condolences@erewash.gov.uk  Those unable to use the online condolence facility can send letters or cards to the Civic Office, Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston. DE7 5RP.  In a speech during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2010, the Queen referred to Prince Philip as her ‘constant strength and guide’. His time as royal consort exceeds that of any other consort in British history. Councillor Beardsley said that it was with deep sadness that the country learned that Prince Philip had died at the age of 99.

“He was at the Queen’s side throughout and we can only imagine the sense of loss she is feeling. On behalf of Erewash Borough Council and our residents I send our condolences to the Queen and all her family.”

Messages sent to the council will be collated with the online condolences. In accordance with protocol, the Book of Condolence was open until the day after Prince Philip’s funeral.

CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED

Voters will go to the polls to elect nine county councillors in total to represent the nine divisions that make up the Erewash area. One candidate will be elected for each division – Breadsall and West Hallam; Breaston; Ilkeston East; Ilkeston South; Ilkeston West; Long Eaton; Petersham; Sandiacre; and Sawley. In addition, by-elections are taking place in two Erewash Borough Council wards following the resignation of two councillors. In Ilkeston’s Hallam Fields ward, the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats will each field one candidate – while in Long Eaton’s Nottingham Road ward, the Conservatives, Labour, Green Party and Liberal Democrats have each nominated one candidate. Voters in the parish wards of Borrowash East and Borrowash West will also receive ballot papers to elect a parish councillor– where there will be one Conservative candidate in each ward and one Ockbrook & Borrowash Neighbourhood Network Independent caThere will be 37 candidates standing in the Erewash area at next month’s Derbyshire County Council elections, which take place on Thursday 6th May. After the close of nominations on Thursday 8th April, it was confirmed that the Conservative Party and Labour Party each have nine candidates, the Green Party and Liberal Democrats each have eight and Reform has three candidates standing in the Erewash division.ndidate in each ward. Four candidates have been confirmed for the role of Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Full details of all candidates can be found on the council’s website www.erewash.gov.uk

ELDERLY COUPLE TARGETED

Police are warning residents to be on their guard after a man pretending to be a plumber stole cash during a “despicable” distraction burglary. The man targeted an elderly couple at a property in the Central Avenue area of Stapleford shortly before 2.25pm on Tuesday April 6th. After telling them he needed to check their boiler he stole a purse from inside and cash from a drawer. He then left the scene. Detectives are now investigating the case and have urged other local residents to be on their guard against similar scams. Detective Sergeant Charlotte Henson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a despicable crime carried out by somebody who deliberately preyed on an elderly couple. What makes this offence even worse if the fact that this couple had been isolating at home to protect them from coronavirus. So this man did not only steal cash from his victims, he also placed them at additional risk. We are investigating what happened as a priority and would like to speak to anybody who saw a man wearing a blue and white checked shirt and dark coloured gilet in the area yesterday. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find the person responsible for this appalling crime and would urge anyone who saw anything suspicious to call 101 quoting incident 341 of 6th April. I would also urge other people living in the area – especially those who are vulnerable – not to answer the door to anybody who calls unannounced, especially somebody claiming to be a workman. No reputable workman or engineer would call in this way so please do not allow them into your home. If you are concerned about somebody then please call the police at the earliest opportunity.”

SANDIACRE CRASH

Police were called to a crash after a car collided with parked cars and ended up on its roof. The incident took place on Derby Road in Sandiacre on Sunday, March 28th. Police said the driver of the brand new 70-plate Mini Cooper S was not there when they arrived. Police directed traffic at the scene until they were able to get the car off the road. A spokesperson said: "A brand new 70-plate Mini Cooper S crashes into parked cars and flips it on its roof. The driver didn’t hang around to give an account he then reported it as stolen. No one was injured during the incident.