Author Archives: Sue Sambells

About Sue Sambells

Multi Scheme Administrator and Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator for Bramcote. Also an Editor of Bramcote Today.

Seeking Young Pirates For Half Term Fun

Click on this link to see the Holiday Club 2013 video.

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Crime Prevention Advice

Posted on 12 April 2013

Following the Priority Setting Meeting held at Stapleford Contact Point, tackling burglary dwelling is one of the three neighbourhood priorities for the local Bramcote beat officers. If any local residents would like crime prevention advice relating to home, vehicle or … Continue reading →

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Newly Refurbished St Michael’s Open for Prayer, Saturday 20 April 10.00am – 4.00pm

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Success of Employment Fair

Posted on 10 March 2013

Just under 100 people attended the event, held on 6 March. This was the largest employment & training event to ever be held in Stapleford. At least 70 people signed up for training or found employment.

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Bramcote CAT Meeting – 4 March 2013

Posted on 10 March 2013

Here are the official unofficial minutes of the CAT Meeting.

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Petition to Save Peatfield Court, Stapleford.

Posted on 24 February 2013

Yesterday morning, residents and family members stood out in the cold weather in the centre of Stapleford along with a petition against Broxtowe Borough Councils plans to force the residents out of there homes then demolish Peatfield Court to make … Continue reading →

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Update from Councillor Stan Heptinstall, 22 February 2013

Posted on 22 February 2013

Stan Heptinstall writes on: Part 1 – New Information New High Speed Train Service (HS2) The government has announced that Toton Sidings is the preferred location for the East Midlands station for the new High Speed Train Service (HS2) that … Continue reading →

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The Southern Broxtowe Blue Plaque Scheme – Background and Progress

Posted on 22 February 2013

Many of you will have seen blue plaques appearing on historic buildings in the area.  Here is the report from Dr Peter Robinson, Chair of Blue Plaque Committee, on the progress of the blue plaque scheme: The Southern Broxtowe Blue Plaque … Continue reading →

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Beeston and District Civic Society Open Meeting – Update on Net Phase II 2013

Posted on 22 February 2013

Open meeting 7.00pm on Friday 8 March 2013 at Junior School Hall, John Clifford School,  Nether Street, Beeston. NG9 2AT.  The Tram Team of Sarah Alton and Matt Orchard are to present their third, annual update on the progress of Net … Continue reading →

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Cold Callers in the Area

Posted on 8 February 2013

I was recently contacted by a neighbour who was concerned about a contractor calling in the area offering to carry out work on drives and gardens.  He was very pushy, reluctant to give proper quotes, only interested in cash in hand and … Continue reading →

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Comment from Anna Soubry on HS2 Announcement 28 January 2013

Posted on 28 January 2013

This is a short newsletter following today’s news that the Government plans to go ahead with the High Speed 2 rail project, with a line to Leeds which will include a station at Toton Sidings. In fact, the “station” is … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on 31 December 2012

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Which of our readers have made the majority of comments this year? Which articles have been the most popular? And where do our readers come from? Click … Continue reading →

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NottsWatch Joint Annual Conference 2012

Posted on 25 November 2012

As a Neighbourhood Watch lead-coordinator, along with a few hundred others from the city and county, I attended this conference yesterday.  There was a common theme throughout that community and police together can reduce crime and make our neighbourhoods a … Continue reading →

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SPOKEN WORD Two for Tea – Wednesday 19 December

Posted on 21 November 2012

Featuring guest readers Dwane Reads and Rosemary Sheehan. Poets, storytellers and audience gather for an Open Word Night, creative language and aural delectation.  There will be no microphones and all seating will be in the round.  Buy a drink for … Continue reading →

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Push bike thefts from sheds & garages

Posted on 20 November 2012

Chris Archer (Police, PCSO 4662, Stapleford (Broxtowe South) Writes : There have recently been a number of crimes involving the theft of high value push bikes stolen from garages and sheds in the Stapleford and Bramcote areas. At this time … Continue reading →

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Still Confused About Who to Elect as Police Crime Commissioner on Thursday?

Posted on 14 November 2012

PCC Accountability Assembly Meeting Monday 12 November 2012 Thirty-six community groups in Nottingham have formed an alliance to pursue a joint agenda for social justice in the city and county.  They had five proposals or “asks” ( Click on Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Bramcote Hills Primary School Infants closure

Posted on 6 November 2012

David Watts writes: Bramcote Hills Primary School infants department will be shut tomorrow (7 November) because there is no heating. The school will review matters every day to ensure that it reopens as soon as possible. The junior department remains … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Considered Setting up a Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Scheme in Your Area?

Posted on 15 October 2012

Myself and a neighbour took over the running of our established NHW scheme in 2011.  Up until then, I had been a coordinator of around ten houses but had become a regular attender at local policing meetings.  Over the last … Continue reading →

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PCC Hustings Event in Nottingham 7 November 2012

Posted on 11 October 2012

Message from East Midlands Neighbourhood Watch Forum Ahead of 15 November 2012, when, for the first time ever, the public will elect a Police and Crime Commissioner who will be accountable for how crime is tackled in their police force area, … Continue reading →

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NFRS SUPPORTS ROAD SAFETY DAY

Posted on 29 June 2012

Fire crews will be passing on some key road safety messages to motorists at Trowell Services on the M1 on Friday 6 July in support of the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) National Road Safety Day. The day aims to … Continue reading →

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