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Update from Brussels.......
Bill Newton Dunn represents the East Midlands for the Liberal Democrats in the European Parliament having been elected for his sixth term as MEPin July 2009.
Bill publishes a regular newsletter highlighting activities at the European Parliament. Simply click here if you would like to find out more or to contact Bill.
A full member of the Parliament's International Development Committee, Bill also sits as an alternate member of the parliament's committee dealing with Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.
He is a member of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with India, and a substitute on both the Delegation for relations with African Caribbean and Pacific Parliaments, and the Delegation for relations with South Asian countries.
Pointing the Way for the Over 60's
Would you like information about services that you need to stay safe and independent in your home?
If you are aged 60 or over and live in the Rushcliffe Borough, First Contact Signposting Scheme can put you in touch with a range of agencies that provide that help – just by completing one simple checklist. There is no need to make numerous telephone calls and give the same information to lots of different people.
Working with public and voluntary services, First Contact gives you to access to information and advice on services including:
- Assistance to claim benefits that you may be entitled to
- Falls assessments and advice on falls prevention
- Home safety and security advice
- Repairs, adaptations and specialist equipment for homes
- Energy saving improvements to help you keep warm and reduce energy bills
- Housing advice
- Information on activities and groups in your local community
- Information on community transport schemes.
- Advice on smoke detectors and fire prevention in the home
Once you have completed and returned the checklist, you will be contacted by the relevant services who will offer advice and information on what could be available to you. They may offer a home visit but will always contact you first (Remember to always ask for ID before letting someone you don’t know into your home).
" Mrs G of Arnold said she was very pleased with the services she had received, adding Just to receive a bit of reassurance and that she doesn't feel that she's on her own makes her feel a lot better. " First Contact user
If you or someone you know wants to complete a checklist then please telephone Nottinghamshire County Council Customer Service Centre on 08449 808080 or access it online at
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/firstcontact
First Contact is managed by Rushcliffe Community & Voluntary Service and administered by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Date for Digital Switchover
Most of the East Midlands will go digital from August 2011 when the analogue signal from the Waltham transmitter is turned off and viewers will receive their signal through a digital box.
To make sure that the over 75s are not left without a signal Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire have lauched a 'look after your neighbours' campaign.
The scheme also applies to certain other groups receiving benefits or who are blind or partially sighted.
The scheme can ensure that elegible people have one TV capable of receiving a digital signal for just £40 or in some cases free of charge. Easy to use equipment is provided and there is a free 12 month aftercare service and helpline.
Most people entitled to help should receive written details regarding the changeover, but there is a risk some may be missed. Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire would like you to think about the elderly and vulnerable in your area and check that they are aware of the switchover and how to respond to their letter.
TV is often the main companion for these groups, so please help to ensure that no-one in this area is left in the dark.
Further information is available from Melanie Saxton at Rural Community Action Nottinghamdshire
Newstead Centre, Tilford Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire NG15 0BS
Tel: 01623 727600
e-mail msaxton@rcan.org.uk
Police and Council Join Forces....
In a bid to improve services to the public, Rushcliffe Borough Council and the Police have joined forces at the brand new Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre in West Bridgford.
Based at Rushcliffe Community Contact Centre, Rectory Road, West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 6BN.
The office opening hours for personal callers are Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Telephone enquiries to : 0115 981 9911 should be made Monday to Friday 8am -6pm.
EMail: customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk
Visit the website at: www.rushcliffe.gov.uk
Advice Centres
Locations of and contact details for various types of advice centres in Rushcliffe.
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry. It provides practical, impartial advice for consumers in Great Britain, to help sort out problems and disagreements you may be having with suppliers of goods or services. You can complain online about a trader, or speak to a trained consumer adviser.
Advice and information is available for free.
You can call as many times as you need to. Tel: 08454040506 or
Visit the Consumer Direct website to find out more.
The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. Advisers can help fill out forms, write letters, negotiate with creditors and represent clients at court or tribunal.
Visit the Citizens Advice Bureau Service website to find out more.
Or contact the Nottingham and District Citizens Advice Bureau :
• 32-36 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FG.
• Telephone: 0115 938 8050.
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The Community Legal Service exists to ensure people can get information and advice about their legal rights and help with enforcing them. The website, Community Legal Service Direct, is a service that can help you deal with your legal problems. It provides free information, help and advice direct to the public on a range of common issues.
From the website you can:
• Search for a quality local legal adviser or solicitor.
• Ask a question or choose a common topic and be directed to the best advice websites.
• See if you are eligible for legal aid funding.
• View and print independently-written legal information leaflets on a range of popular topics
For more information, visit the Community Legal Service Direct website or phone 0845 345 4345 for legal help and advice.
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Information and contact details for the advice centre in Keyworth.
Free confidential advice sessions are available.
Location: The Methodist Church Hall, Selby Lane, Keyworth.
If you have difficulty getting out, home visits can be arranged.
Opening times: Mondays 6.30 - 8.30pm and Fridays 2-4pm.
Telephone number: 0115 937 4000 (opening hours only).
Postal address: 22 Commercial Road, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5JS.
Keyworth Advice Centre is an independent voluntary group, which is an accredited member of the Federation of Information and Advice Centres. The centre provides information and advice on a wide range of matters, such as welfare benefits, housing and homelessness, redundancy and other work-related problems, consumer protection, and family issues.
Specific legal advice is not provided, but advisers can indicate where you may obtain it for help in your particular problem.
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Information and contact details for Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards services.
(For all consumer advice queries, contact Consumer Direct on 0845 404 0506.)
Nottinghamshire Trading Standards Office
Email address: trading.standards@nottscc.gov.uk.
Telephone: 01623 452005
Postal Address: County House, 100 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, NG19 7AQ.
Fax: 01623 452059.
Trading Standards provide consumer protection information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.
Further information about Trading Standards is available from their national and local websites.
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Information and contact details for the West Bridgford Advice Centre.
Opening hours: Wednesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm.
Telephone: 0115 982 1475 (Wednesday mornings only).
Address: St.Giles Church Hall, Stratford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AZ.
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Amenity Sites (Rubbish Tips)
Opening times:
The household waste recycling centre (rubbish tips) is open seven days a week at the following times:
March 1st - March 31st 8am - 6pm
April 1st - September 30th 8am - 8pm
October 1st - October 31st 8am - 6pm
November 1st - February 28th/29th 8am - 4pm
It is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
The HWRCs are open to householders to dispose of their own household and green garden rubbish.
These sites DO NOT accept asbestos, car tyres, trade, commercial or industrial waste. Facilities exist at this centre for the recycling of:
•Glass; Paper and cardboard; Plastic bottles; Textiles; Metals (including steel and aluminium cans); Engine oil; Car batteries; Green waste this is processed to produce a compost soil conditioner called Naturemix, which is available to purchase at all sites.
Please ask for help at the site if you’re uncertain what to do or you need help to lift or carry your waste. You may find sites less busy on weekdays.
Old fridges, washing machines and furniture as well as the items listed above can all be taken to the site. Staff will help with heavy items, if asked.
Railway Terrace, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1HW
Opening Hours:
Open 7 days a week
8am - 8pm April to November
8am - 6pm November to March
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
The site is located on Railway Terrace to the north-east of Loughborough.
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Bus Service
Premiere X9 Service from 13th July 2009 - Loughborough to Nottingham every hour during the day and Veolia operate the evening service.
Click on the image below for a copy of the bus timetable (opens as Pdf file):
Click on the image below for a Route Map (opens as Pdf file):
Premiere Travel: Tel: 0115 9851111; Email: sales@premiere-travel.co.uk; Website: www.premierebuses.co.uk
Click on the bus image below for a copy of the Veolia bus timetable:
Click on the bus image below for a copy of the bus route for Veolia:
Veolia (Dunn Line): Tel: 0870 0121212; Email: yourview@veolia-transport.co.uk; Website: www.veolia-transport.co.uk
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Churches
- All Saints is the parish church for Rempstone. See separate page at Church Notices.
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Doctors, Dentists and Health Centres, Pharmacies
Search for local doctor / GP practices by clicking on this image: 
Gotham Road, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics, LE12 6JG Phone: 01509 852181
Web site:- http://www.elmgroupsurgeries.co.uk/
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Dentists:
Search for local NHS Dental practices by clicking on this image: 
Gotham Road, East Leake, Leicestershire, LE12 6JG, Telephone: 01509 856041
13 Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5AA, Telephone: 0115 9372226: Email: susan@widmerpool.freeserve.co.uk
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Pharmacies
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Manor Pharmacy, 12-14 Gotham Lane, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6JG. Telephone: 01509 852810.
Normal opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 09.00-13.00 14.00-18.30
Saturday: 09.00-12.00
Sunday: Closed.
Wymeswold Pharmacy, 2a Hoton Road, Wymeswold, Leicester, LE12 6UA. Telephone: 01509 881513, Fax: 01509 881513
Normal opening hours
Monday - Friday: 09.00-17.00
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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Walk-In Centres
Walk-In Centres are for fast access to health advice, emergency contraception and treatment or minor ailments, infections, or injuries such as cuts, strains, sprains and broken bones.
Loughborough Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BE. Telephone: 01509 55399.
Information: Loughborough NHS Walk-In Centre is situated in the town centre, this Walk-In Centre is open 24 hours a day.
- Nottingham NHS Walk-In Centre, The Island, Business Quarter, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4UU.
Information: The Nottingham NHS Walk-In Centre is positioned within a business park close to the city centre and railway station and offers a nurse-led service. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm (returning to 7am to 9pm on the 4th December onwards).
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Dog warden
The Council employs a dog warden to encourage responsible dog ownership and enforce the law in relation to strays, fouling and barking. Ther service operates on standard office hours, 5 days per week, but there is always a dog warden on call to deal with strays, fouling and other dog related nuisances or problems.
You can contact them during office hours on 0115 981 9911 or out of office hours on 0115 981 1143.
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Responsible dog ownership
The problems of dog fouling and strays remain high on the list of Rushcliffe Borough Council's priorities. The Council employs a dog warden to patrol the district specifically to control strays and reduce the incidence of fouling.
Fixed penalty tickets have been served on a regular basis and successful prosecutions have been taken for offenders who have failed to clean up after their dogs.
Stray dogs
Stray dogs are a nuisance: they can cause road traffic accidents, foul public areas and also frighten people.
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, dog wardens have the authority to seize stray dogs from public areas. If the dog is wearing a form of identification i.e. collar and tag, the dog warden will endeavour to return it to its owners on the first occasion.
Persistent stray dogs will be taken to the RSPCA shelter at Radcliffe-on-Trent where they will be held for up to seven days. During this time, owners can reclaim their dogs once they have paid a fine to this authority for the costs we have incurred.
If a dog is not reclaimed it will either be re-homed or, sadly, humanely destroyed.
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24 hour service
Rushcliffe Borough Council operates a 24 hour service, 365 days a year, for the collection of stray dogs. If you have caught a stray dog or have confined one in a secure area call the Dog Wardens on 0115 981 9911 extension 734 during normal working hours (8.30am-5.00pm), or on the out of hours number 0115 981 1143. If you have lost your dog, contact the Dog Wardens (as above), with a full description of your dog and where the dog was lost. If the department receives a call about a stray dog which fits the description of your dog, we will endeavor to return it to you.
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Flytipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal deposit of waste on any land. This includes any unwanted material produced by a household or business including general mixed waste, garden waste, construction waste, soil, furniture and liquids. In an effort to reduce the number of fly-tipping incidences, the Council provides a special refuse collection for large items.
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence. Anyone, including householders, caught fly-tipping can be prosecuted under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, with the maximum penalty being a £50,000 fine and/or twelve months imprisonment.
The Borough Council will prosecute anyone caught fly-tipping.
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Report fly-tipping
If the fly-tipping is on the public highway or public land, tell the Council: report flytipping using their online form, or by contacting the Streetwise team by phone, fax, email or post. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. They will investigate the incident and arrange for the waste to be cleared.
If you discover fly-tipped waste after the tippers have left, please follow these simple guidelines:
• Do not touch the waste: fly-tipped waste can be dangerous - it may contain syringes, broken glass, asbestos, toxic chemicals or other hazardous substances.
• Visually inspect the waste: try to determine what the waste consists of and how much there is.
• Take note of its exact location: and also, whether it is in or near water.
• Do not disturb the site: there may be evidence that could help identify the culprits and lead to their prosecution.
If you see someone fly-tipping, try to make a note of:
• The day, date and time you saw the tipping.
• What you saw: how many people were flytipping and what they looked like; what they were actually doing; any vehicles involved - their make, colour and registration number.
• Where were you when you saw the flytipping: what kind of view you had; how far away you were; weather and light conditions.
• What was tipped: what it looked like; how much of it there was.
Prosecutions
The Council treats this problem very seriously and will prosecute anyone caught fly-tipping waste.
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Graffiti, flyposting and vandalism
are illegal, anti-social activities that create a negative impression of an area and contribute to people's fear of crime. Tell the Council about graffiti or flyposting by completing their online form, or by contacting the Streetwise team by phone, fax, email or post. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
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Contact details for the Streetwise service.
Email address: customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk.
Telephone for the Customer Services Centre: 0115 981 9911.
Customer Services Centre is open for calls from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and open for visitors between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Report a problem online - complete the report a problem form. Click here for link.
Postal address:
Rushcliffe Borough Council,
Civic Centre,
Pavilion Road,
West Bridgford,
Nottingham
NG2 5FE.
Fax number: 0115 945 5882.
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Leisure Centres
- The nearest leisure centre is:-
Address: East Leake Leisure Centre, Lantern Lane, East Leake, LE12 6QN. Telephone: 01509 852 956.
Opening Hours:
•Monday – Friday: 6.30am – 10pm
•Saturdays: 7am - 7pm
•Sundays: 8am - 9pm.
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Libraries
The West Bridgford Mobile Library Calls at The White Lion, Rempstone every alternate Thursday between 12.25 and 1pm. Route D. Whilst every effort is made to keep to these times, arrival times at individual stops may vary slightly. For further information, please contact West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, (Tel: Nottm 981 6506/6780 or Mobile Tel: 07821 389332):
Dates for 2010:
7th January;
21st January;
4th February;
18th February;
4th March;
18th March;
1st April;
15th April;
29th April;
13th May;
27th May;
10th June;
24th June;
8th July;
22nd July;
5th August;
19th August;
2nd September;
16th September;
30th September;
14th October;
28th October;
11th November;
25th November;
9th December;
23rd December.
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Gotham Road
East Leake
Loughborough, Leicestershire
LE12 6JG
Telephone: 01509 852 349
Fax: 01509 854 165
E-mail: eastleake.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Access Level: Outside level approach automatic external doors
Access Level: Inside Power-assisted internal door
Opening Times
Monday: 9.00 - 1.00, 2.00 - 7.00
Tuesday: 9.00 - 1.00, 2.00 - 7.00
Wednesday: 9.00 - 1.00
Thursday: 9.00 - 1.00, 2.00 - 7.00
Friday: 9.00 - 1.00, 2.00 - 5.00
Saturday: 9.00 - 1.00
Sunday: Closed
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Church Drive
Keyworth
Nottingham
NG12 5FF
Telephone: 0115 937 3509
Fax: 0115 937 3509
E-mail: keyworth.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Access Level: Outside level approach
Access Level: Inside all level
Opening Times
Monday: 9.00 - 7.00
Tuesday: 9.00 - 7.00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9.00 - 7.00
Friday: 9.00 - 5.00
Saturday: 9.00 - 4.00
Sunday: Closed
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Village Hall
Nottingham Road
Gotham, Nottingham
NG11 0HE
Telephone: 0115 983 0832
Fax: 0115 983 0832
E-mail: gotham.library@nottscc.gov.uk
Access Level: Outside ramped approach then step at main door (entrance to GP's surgery - rented building)
Access Level: Inside all level but very small
Opening Times
Monday: 2.30 - 7.00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 2.30 - 4.30
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10.30 - 1.00, 2.00 - 5.00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Local Attractions
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Recycling Sites
The nearest recycling sites are in Costock and East Leake.
Recycling sites in East Leake:
- Co-op;
- Gotham Road Car Park
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Schools
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Transport & Trains
Traveline provide extensive information on public transport. Traveline telephone number: 0870 608 2608.
For Train Times and Fares, click on either of the following images:
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East Midlands Airport (Click on image for link):
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VETS
Ruddington Veterinary Centre, 2 Shaw Street, Ruddington NG11 6HF. Telephone: 0115 921 2155
Branch. East Leake Surgery. 4 Gotham Road, East Leake, Leicestershire, LE12 6JG. Telephone: 01509 852345
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