Local News

Protest against the Tory Closure of Gedling Recycling Centre
No To Tory Cuts! Today (Saturday 6th March) Vernon and residents held a protest at the Gedling Household Waste Recycling Centre about Tory plans to close it at the...
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Netherfield Colts to Africa
The Netherfield Colts Football Club are raising money for a trip to Kisumu in Western Kenya to complete a 2 week volunteer project. The Club is working with Kisumu...
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Awards evening for Triangle Media
On Sunday 7th February Vernon was invited to an awards evening for Triangle Media Group. Biennial TMG Global Awards 2008/9 For the full list of winners please...
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Arnold Town FC
On Sunday 14th February Vernon went along to Arnold Town Football Club to watch some of the under 10's and under 14's play football. Vernon said: "Wonderful to see...
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Phoenix Farm's Big Breakfast!
On Saturday 13th February Vernon went along to the Phoenix Farm Methodist Church's Big Breakfast morning. The volunteers cook a full English Fry up for the public in...
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Britannia Court visit
Vernon visited residents and warden, Cathy Robertson at Britannia Court on Wednesday 17th February for their weekly coffee morning. Vernon said: "Great coffee morning with Cathy and all...
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Forest in the City!
On Friday 12th February Vernon met with Graham Moran, Community Director at Nottingham Forest Football Club to speak about the work they do in the local community. Forest in...
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Haiti Fundraiser
On Saturday 6th February Vernon attended a fundraiser for Haiti at the Vale Social Club. The event had been organised by local residents and raised £266! This was done...
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The Baby Friendly Initiative
On Friday 29th January Vernon was invited to Park House Health Centre to award a Certificate of Commitment to Nottinghamshire Community Health. (NCH) ABOVE: Vernon presents the...
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Carlton Central Infants open new extended service community room
On Friday 29th January Vernon was invited to say a few words at the open afternoon held at Carlton Central Infants School to promote their new extended services community...
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Vernon opens new Skills Centre
On Friday 22nd January Vernon officially opened the new Skills Centre which has been set up by Gordan Herbert and Andrew Flook. The centre offers training within the energy...
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Gritting
Vernon is aware that many constituents are having serious problems with ice and snow on their roads. He has been in regular contact with the Highways Agency requesting that...
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County Council threaten privatisation of Care Homes
The Tory County Council is currently consulting on plans to privatise local care homes. Leivers Court in Arnold and Braywood Gardens in Carlton are two of the care homes...
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Coffee morning at Britannia Court
On Wednesday 23rd December Vernon visited the residents at Britannia Court in Netherfield for their coffee morning. He was also shown one of the residents new kitchen and shower...
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Vernon attends St Pauls Civic Carol Concert
On Saturday 12th December Vernon attended the St Pauls Civic Carol Concert in Daybrook. Vernon said: "As always a brillant community event attended by hundreds of local people celebrating...
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Boys Brigade Christmas Musical
On Sunday 13th December Vernon attended the 38th Nottingham Boys Brigade Christmas Musical which was held at Arnold United Reform Church on Calverton Road. Vernon said: "The production of...
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Christmas Carols at The ARK in Gedling
On Saturday 19th December Vernon visited The ARK in Gedling to local residents singing Christmas Carols and giving out mince pies. Vernon also attended The Phoenix Farm Church activties...
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Vernon visits Priory School
On Friday 18th December Vernon visited Priory Junior School in Gedling to speak to staff and students. Vernon was very impressed by the themed learning throughout all subjects. This...
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Garden of Grace
On Friday 11th December Vernon officially opened the Garden of Grace on Woodborough Road The Garden of Grace is a new self-help bereavement centre for anyone dealing...
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Fusion opens at Gedling School
On Friday 4th December Vernon offically opened 'Fusion' which is a dedicated facility for the promotion of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) at Gedling School....
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