TWELVE GP surgeries in Broxtowe have organised a series of events to support carers.
The newly-formed Clinical Commissioning Group for Nottingham West will hold six events starting next week which are designed to inform carers about what they are entitled to.
According to the latest Census figures, more than 12,000 Broxtowe residents are providing unpaid care to family and friends each week. However, only around 1,600 carers are known to their GP who can offer valuable support and advice, as well as the possibility of free flu jabs and health checks.
Mark Russell who lives in Beeston and is a patient representative for NHS Nottingham West CCG said: "At first, you may not think of yourself as a carer; you're still a wife, husband, partner, son or daughter.
"That's why it is vital that carers are aware that help and support is available.
"Having cared in the past for my mother when she was taken seriously ill, I greatly understand the immense pressures facing carers who often have little or no external help.
"Letting your GP Practice know that you are caring for someone is the first step for getting the help and support you deserve."
The events – which are also being held to coincide with national Carer's Week which begins on Monday June10 – are taking place at the following GP Practices from 8.30am-11am:
Monday June 10, Manor Surgery, Beeston.
Tuesday June 11, Church Street Medical Centre, Eastwood.
Wednesday June 12, The Oaks Medical Practice, Beeston.
Thursday June 13, Hickings Lane Medical Practice, Stapleford.
Friday June 14 Abbey Medical Centre, Beeston.
Tuesday June 18, Bramcote Surgery, Bramcote.
Dr Guy Mansford, Chief Officer for NHS Nottingham West CCG said: "Some carers suffer ill health from juggling their personal lives with their caring responsibilities. It is vital that carers get the support they need to be as healthy and stress-free as possible, so they can continue in their caring role".
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GPs club together to put on event for carers
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Over 100 Set for First Heads & Governors Event at Trent College
More than 100 headteachers, governors and senior teachers from across schools in Britain are set to visit Trent College in Nottingham for the school's first ever 'Heads and Governors – A Time to Lead' event on Friday (7 June).
The event, open to both independent and state schools, will explore the best ways heads and governors can work together for the common good of their school and pupils, with keynote speakers from the independent sector, plus other leading educationalists and leadership experts, providing an insight into how the most successful schools are managed.
The relationship between a school's head and its governors is a constant balancing act between a school running prudently and effectively for the good of its pupils and giving them the best possible all-round education both inside and outside the classroom.
But although the word 'challenge' is so often used when discussing current issues in education, Mrs Gill Dixon, Head of Trent College, insists 'A Time to Lead' will have an altogether different focus.
She said: "We have been absolutely delighted by the response we have had to 'Heads and Governors – A Time to Lead' and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Trent College.
"We talk so much about the pressures we face in education, when we should be talking about opportunity. We want heads and governors from around the country to talk and to listen to each other, to be inspired by the achievements and ambitions of each other, to gain reassurance and courage from each other and to return to their own schools knowing why we do what we do, feeling topped up and with eyes shining."
David Hanson, Chief Executive of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), is one of the event's guest speakers.
He said: "A focus on good governance is most timely. Successful schools remain alert to, and knowledgeable about, the ever-changing world in which they operate. They recognise that while history and tradition are important factors in an institution maintaining its identity and core ideals, sometimes fundamental changes are required in order to remain successful."
Joining Mr Hanson in speaking are Christine Ryan, Chief Inspector of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), who will examine what excellent governance looks and feels like in outstanding schools, renowned educationalist Bruce Potts, who will focus on ensuring schools are thriving, happy places where children love to be, and leadership expert, Humphrey Walters, addressing the value of building high performance teams in schools.
For more information about the event visit www.trentcollege.net or to follow what's happening live from the conference hall follow @TrentPress on Twitter
The event, open to both independent and state schools, will explore the best ways heads and governors can work together for the common good of their school and pupils, with keynote speakers from the independent sector, plus other leading educationalists and leadership experts, providing an insight into how the most successful schools are managed.
The relationship between a school's head and its governors is a constant balancing act between a school running prudently and effectively for the good of its pupils and giving them the best possible all-round education both inside and outside the classroom.
But although the word 'challenge' is so often used when discussing current issues in education, Mrs Gill Dixon, Head of Trent College, insists 'A Time to Lead' will have an altogether different focus.
She said: "We have been absolutely delighted by the response we have had to 'Heads and Governors – A Time to Lead' and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Trent College.
"We talk so much about the pressures we face in education, when we should be talking about opportunity. We want heads and governors from around the country to talk and to listen to each other, to be inspired by the achievements and ambitions of each other, to gain reassurance and courage from each other and to return to their own schools knowing why we do what we do, feeling topped up and with eyes shining."
David Hanson, Chief Executive of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), is one of the event's guest speakers.
He said: "A focus on good governance is most timely. Successful schools remain alert to, and knowledgeable about, the ever-changing world in which they operate. They recognise that while history and tradition are important factors in an institution maintaining its identity and core ideals, sometimes fundamental changes are required in order to remain successful."
Joining Mr Hanson in speaking are Christine Ryan, Chief Inspector of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), who will examine what excellent governance looks and feels like in outstanding schools, renowned educationalist Bruce Potts, who will focus on ensuring schools are thriving, happy places where children love to be, and leadership expert, Humphrey Walters, addressing the value of building high performance teams in schools.
For more information about the event visit www.trentcollege.net or to follow what's happening live from the conference hall follow @TrentPress on Twitter
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Do you know these men? Police appeal after abuse in Tesco
POLICE would like to speak to these men about a violent incident in a city centre shop.
Four men tried to buy alcohol using a self-service check out at Tesco, in Maid Marian Way, at about 10pm on Saturday, April 27.
The group, aged between 18 and 25, were asked for ID and when they could not produce it, they were refused the sale.
Two of them became abusive towards a cashier and made threats to her and a colleague.
The group headed down St James Street towards the Market Square.
Anyone who knows the people in these images should contact police on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Fully-clothed woman pulled from River Trent
POLICE rescued a fully- clothed woman from the River Trent in front of stunned witnesses.To read the full story - and watch a video of the rescue - click here to go to our full website, nottinghampost.com.
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Nottingham Forest fan view: Sunny Sandhu
LAST Friday marked the first anniversary of news breaking that Fawaz Al Hasawi was flying from Kuwait to the UK to launch a bid for an English football club.To read what Sunny thinks, click here to visit our new website, nottinghampost.com.
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There's one tradition Billy Davies must shake off to be promotion contenders
EVEN Billy Davies himself has been known to jokingly refer to it as one of his 'traditions'. If ever there was a time to bring an end this particular habit, however, it is this coming August.To read the full story, click here to go to our new website, nottinghampost.com.
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Police target stag and hen parties in hotels
STAG and hen parties in Nottingham will be paid a visit by the police in their hotels before they even hit the streets, in an attempt to reduce booze-fuelled problems in the city centre.For the full story - and to watch a video of a stag party in action - click here to visit our new website, nottinghampost.com.
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'I snorted 100 lines of ketamine a day and destroyed my bladder'
A NOTTS woman is preparing to have her bladder removed after it was destroyed by her addiction to party drugs.
Danielle Watson is facing the procedure after a habit which started in her teens led to her snorting 100 lines of ketamine and 'meow meow', or mephedrone, a day.
The 23-year-old was told last June the drugs had scarred her bladder so badly it could no longer expand to carry urine – causing excruciating pain and incontinence.
Although she's now clean of drugs, her bladder hasn't recovered and later this month she will have it removed completely.
She then faces having to drain urine from a hole in her stomach for the rest of her life.
Danielle said: "I'm so ashamed, but I want people to know about my condition because they need to realise how dangerous these drugs are.
"I didn't take the risks seriously because meow meow was legal back then and ketamine had only recently been made illegal. I loved the highs."
She added she "fell in with the wrong crowd" as a teenager and began taking drugs.
She first took ketamine after it was offered to her by a friend - deciding to accept because she knew the drug had only been made illegal a year before.
"Within minutes I felt relaxed," she said.
"I wanted another hit straight away. Everyone was doing it – I didn't think it was dangerous."
But she got hooked and two years later was taking 15g a day.
She then turned to taking mephedrone known as 'meow meow' as well, carrying on when it was made illegal in April 2010.
But in January 2012 she noticed blood in her urine.
"I couldn't see my GP about it because I was too embarrassed," she said.
"My stomach hurt when I went to the toilet and I started getting urine infections."
Danielle collapsed last June after a binge at a party and was taken to hospital, where doctors said she was suffering from the effects of not eating enough.
But they also found severe damage to her bladder caused by the drugs.
Ulcers had left scars which had stiffened and stopped the bladder expanding, meaning she needed to urinate more.
In March, tests showed her bladder wasn't recovering and had shrunk even more.
It is causing Danielle so much pain it will now have to be removed.
The operation is set for later this month – a portion of Danielle's bowel will then be made into a makeshift bladder and she'll drain urine from it through a hole smaller than a five-pence piece, next to her belly button.
She said: "I sobbed when they told me."
She added: "The drugs I took should never have been legal – that's what lulled me into a false sense of security.
"People have to realise how much damage they can do."
Danielle has told the story of the impact of her addiction to a national magazine.
The full feature appears in this week's Closer magazine on sale now.
www.closeronline.co.uk
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LIVE: England v New Zealand at Trent Bridge
STUART Broad returned for England at Trent Bridge today.
But his Notts team-mate Graeme Swann was left out of their final one day international against New Zealand.
Fast bowler Broad missed the first two one-dayers with a knee injury and was badly missed as England lost both of them, being defeated by five wickets at Lord's and 86 runs at the Ageas Bowl.
His return was one of four changes made by England, with James Anderson being rested like Swann and Chris Woakes and Jade Dernbach losing their places.
Ravi Bopara, James Tredwell and Steven Finn joined Broad in the team.
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field so England will open the batting at 2pm.
ENGLAND: Cook, Bell, Trott, Root, Morgan, Bopara, Buttler, Bresnan, Broad, Tredwell, Finn.
NEW ZEALAND: Guptill, Ronchi, Williamson, Taylor, Munro, B McCullum, Franklin, N McCullum, Southee, Mills, McClenaghan.
2:00pm: Play gets underway. McClenaghan bowls to Cook from the Radcliffe Road End.
2:03pm: End of the first over. Cook has survived a scare as a 79mph deivery from McClenaghan got through and just missed his off stump. England on 1-0.
2:07pm: Bell scores the first runs off the bat with a good shot to point. England run two runs.
2:10pm: WICKET. Cook out for 0. Caught lbw from McClenaghan. The England captain reviewed the decision, but it stood and he walks back to the pavilion to be replaced by Trott. England are 3-1.
2:29pm: Bell hits the first boundary of the match, sweeping a shot through the covers in the seventh over, sparking ironic cheers from parts of the crowd because it came after two overs without any runs. England are 12-1.
2.45pm: Runs start to come a little easier after a tough start in swinging conditions and Bell and Trott both find the boundary to take the score onto 31-1 after 10 overs. Trent Bridge filling up nicely here and the crowd seem in good voice.
2.58pm: Trott hits the shot of the day so far with a beautifully lofted straight drive off Franklin for four to move onto 21 off 34 balls and England to 41-1 in the 13th over.
3.08pm: Crowd have been purring here with some lovely shots from opener Ian Bell as he and Trott reach 50 on scoreboard and then for their partnership. 56-1 after 15 overs.
3.25pm: WICKET: Trott lbw b McClenaghan for 37. Looked to be going on to hit his off stump. The Kiwi left-arm bowler has been a real threat here and so far his figures are 4.1-1-7-2. England 69-2 after 18.1 overs.
3.40pm: Joe Root looking busy at the crease after coming in as England move onto 88-2 in the 23rd over, Bell now on 40.
3.47pm: Guptill drops Root at mid-on after chipping into leg side. One-handed diving attempt put down as youngster gets a life. 97-2 after 24.5 overs.
3.53pm: England's 100 up after 154 balls, including nine fours. 101-2 (25.3 overs).
3.58pm: Ian Bell reaches his 26th ODI fifty. Took him 69 balls, including four fours. 107-2 after 27 overs. Wickets in hand, so home side should be able to cut loose later on at this rate.
4.09pm: Bell hits first six of innings, lofted over mid-off off Franklin as England reach 128-2 in 31st over. Bell and Root's 50 partnership had moments earlier arrived off 65 balls.
4.22pm: WICKET: Root is run out (33 off 50 balls) after smart work by Guptill in the field. Took 3rd umpire Steve Davis an age to decide if he was out, met by a slow hand clap by fans inside Trent Bridge, followed by groans when 'out' appeared on new big screen. 149-3 (34 overs) the latest score as Morgan comes out.
4.28pm: WICKET: Bell (82 off 96 balls) sinks his head onto his bat handle after hitting a half-volley to Nathan McCullum, who makes a fine, low catch at mid-off to give McClenaghan his third wicket. England 153-4 off 34.4 overs.
4.45pm: Bopara and Morgan steadily going along without looking amazing. The batting powerplay came and went with just 20 runs and no boundaries added as England reach 173-4 after 40 overs.
4.55pm: Crowd starved of boundaries to cheer here. Morgan just slashed one through off-side, but that was first four in nine overs. (186-4 in the 43rd over).
5.05pm: England's 200 comes up off 268 balls, and moments later Bopara and Morgan's 50 partnership comes up (off 62 balls) as England start to rattle along a bit quicker at 203-4 off 44.4 overs).
5.10pm: WICKET: Bopara skies the ball to Ross Taylor deep on the mid-wicket boundary off spinner Williamson to depart for 28 of 38 balls, with no boundaries, as England reach 210-5 off 45.5 overs.
5.20pm: WOW! Jos Buttler went for Mills in the 48th over - hitting him for a six and four fours as the crowd get right behind England. 245-5/48 overs.
5.28pm: 50 partnership between Butler and Morgan comes up in just 20 balls. Fans loving this ending by England with Morgan smashing a huge six off McClenaghan - who bolwed 10 balls in the 49th over with wides and no balls and went for 20 runs as England go to 265-5 with one over left.
5.34: WICKET: Morgan run out by Guptill for 49 off 40 balls. 272-6 off 49.3.
5.38pm: England end on 287-6, Buttler hit 14 off last three balls. He ended on a wonderful 47 off 16 balls and got a standing ovation as he left. England hit 82 off last five overs.
5.40pm: Break in play now. Kiwis need 288 at just under six an over in reply to win the series 3-0.
6.15pm: Players back out, Steven Finn bowling first over to Ronchi and first ball has an appeal for lbw turned down.
6:19pm: Notts star Stuart Broad comes into the attack for England from the Pavilion End.
6:20pm: Broad's first two balls went for fours, the second of which was dropped by Morgan at point.
6:39pm: WICKET: Broad removes Ronchi with the last ball of the sixth over, Trott takes a good catch. New Zealand are 39-1.
6:44pm: Guptill's fifth four brings up New Zealand's 50 in seven overs.
6:56pm: WICKET and a big one. Tredwell bowls in-form Guptill with the fifth ball of his first over from the Pavilion End, leaving New Zealand on 70-2 in the tenth over. After unbeaten scores of 103 and 189 in the first two one-dayers, Guptill goes for 38.
7:18pm: England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler misses a great chance to stump Williamson off the bowling of Root.
7:20pm: WICKET: Root still gets his man. Williamson goes lbw for 19, leaving New Zealand on 96-3.
7:23pm: WICKET: Colin Munro edges Tim Bresnan straight to Buttler, who holds a good catch, to go for 0. New Zealand are now 97-4.
7.32pm: New Zealand pass 100 in the 18th over. 103-4 / 17.1 overs.
7:41pm: WICKET: England are looking good now. Buttler catches New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum behind off the bowling of Tredwell. New Zealand are 111-5 in 19.5 overs.
7.52pm: Broad back into the attack for England in the 23rd over, his first four overs went for 37 for one wicket. New Zealand currently 116-3.
8:01pm: WICKET: Broad gets his second as Cook takes a good low catch at gully to remove James Franklin, leaving New Zealand on 122-6.
8:04pm: New Zealand are 123-6 after 25 overs. England were on 97-2 at the halfway stage in their innings.
8:43pm: WICKET: Broad takes a good catch to send Nathan McCullum back into the pavilion, off the bowling Bresnan, leaving New Zealand on 175-7.
8.59pm: Latest score: 192-7 after 37.4 overs. 96 needed off 74 balls.
9.01pm: WICKET: Skipper Cook takes the catch in the leg side off Steven Finn as Tim Southee goes for 15. 196-8 after 38 overs. Nearly there for England.
9.09pm: Taylor reaches his 50 off 72 balls and the Kiwis go past 200 in the 40th over. 83 needed off last ten overs.
9.23pm: Hold your horses. Two sixes in a row take it to 235-8 and 53 off 44 needed.
9.25pm: WICKET: Taylor goes for it again with another big shot but this time caught in the deep. 235-9, mini comeback over as Taylor last experienced batsman goes for 71.
9.43pm: WICKET: England win! McClenaghan finds Root in the deep off Finn and New Zealand all out 253 in the 47th over. England win by 34 runs but lose series 2-1.
Big roars met the final wicket but now Trent Bridge is quickly emptying after an enjoyable day of cricket.
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Lambley residents to discuss village flooding
RESIDENTS in Lambley are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss problems with flooding in the village.
Joining Lambley Parish Council will be Sherwood MP Mark Spencer, Andy Wallace, Flood Risk Manager at Notts County Council, John Evens, Gedling Borough Council's Direct Works Manager, Dave Woolley from the Environment Agency and a representative from Severn Trent.
The meeting takes place at Lambley Village Hall on Thursday June 27 from 7pm.
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You know you're a Forest fan when...
This is our take on what a die-hard Forest fan looks like....From loving the legend that is Brian Clough, to finding yourself with a lump in your throat at the opening chords of 'Mull of Kintyre' and constantly living in hope.To find out what the list is, click here to visit our new website, nottinghampost.com.
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Dinosaur open day at British Geological Survey
A DINOSAUR adventure awaits those visiting the British Geological Survey (BGS) for its Open Day at their headquarters in Keyworth this Saturday, June 8.
World leading scientists and support staff from the BGS are inviting the public to explore the past, present and future through a packed programme of tours, talks and hands-on demonstrations.
Kids of all ages will experience a unique glimpse into real 'Jurassic Parks', tsunamis, space weather, energies and many other fields of science.
Guests can make their own dinosaur footprints, take part in green-screen photoshoots, pan for gold and drive a remote controlled underwater vehicle in a 12ft pool.
The day also includes a guest appearance from TV's Professor Iain Stewart.
Professor John Ludden, Director of the BGS, said: "I'm very excited and proud to be opening our doors here for the first time in 26 years following the recent renovation of the site. We invite everyone along to see and learn about our technology innovations as well as meeting our more 'traditional' dinosaurs, rocks and minerals."
Guests are invited from 10am until 4pm.
Go to www.bgs.ac.uk/openday for more details, tour tickets and directions.
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New course for business women in Mansfield
A NEW programme offering free support to women who want to explore the possibility of working for themselves, or develop a new business idea, is being launched this month in Mansfield.
The 'Women Who Do' programme gives women access to a range of support, including one to one mentoring, expert help with creating a personalised development plan and free confidence building workshops delivered by women for women.
The project launch will take place on Friday, June 14 at the Summit Centre, Kirkby in Ashfield, from 10am to 1pm and includes lunch, networking opportunities and inspiring speakers.
Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration at Mansfield District Councillor Kate Allsop said: "The Women Who Do programme aims to support women who have a business idea they want to develop. It is a great opportunity for women to explore new avenues and bring about change in their lives."
The project is part of the Enterprise Academy for Women, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund in conjunction with Ashfield and Mansfield District Councils.
To find out more about the project and the launch day, contact The Ashfield and Mansfield Shared Regeneration Team on 01623 463 165 or e-mail womeninenterprise@mansfield.gov.uk.
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Children's author Kate Maryon to visit Mansfield Library
A CHILDREN'S author will be visiting a local library to speak to schoolchildren.
Kate Maryon will be visiting Mansfield Library as part of her UK tour for new book 'Invisible Girl'.
The invitation-only event on Wednesday, June 12 is for year five and six pupils at Sutton Road Primary School and year seven pupils at the Brunts Academy, who will be invited to talk with the author in the library's auditorium.
'Invisible Girl' explores teenage homelessness and the breakdown of family life.
Nottingham County Council team librarian Liz Duncanson said: "We are delighted to be welcoming Kate Maryon to Mansfield Library to meet some local schoolchildren.
"Her talks are fun and interactive and the primary school children who attend will be encouraged to explore their creativity as part of the sessions."
Mrs Maryon will also share some of her own childhood experiences and talk about how they led to her writing.
The tour, which runs from June 3-16, hopes to highlight the work of the Railway Children charity and the Big Issue Foundation, which have endorsed the book.
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Thief put back on track for stealing trainers
MAGISTRATES issued a community order to a man who repeatedly stole trainers in Nottingham.
Sheldon Smith, 31, of Edern Gardens, Top Valley, admitted he took two pairs of trainers, worth £140, from Tk Maxx on May 17.
Then he stole three pairs from Tk Maxx, valued at £180, on May 20.
After pleading guilty, the community order was issued and a requirement to do 80 hours of unpaid work. He must pay £60 compensation.
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Take a garden trail around Park Estate
THIS SUMMER's open garden trail of the Nottingham's Park Estate will feature two Chelsea Flower Show exhibitors.
The trail will allow guests to visit the gated estate as 21 gardens open on Sunday, June 9, from 1pm to 6pm.
Artist Rachel Carter can be found with her award-winning sculptures in the garden at Iveston, off Hamilton Drive.
Landscaping artist Ian Cook, who judged at this year's Chelsea Show, designed many of the Park's communal areas.
Entry costs £4 if booked in advance (children go free) and all proceeds go towards 15 local charities.
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Jury retire in 'headless' murder trial
A JURY in the trial of two people accused of a murder in Sneinton have begun their deliberations.
Peter Healy, 51, of Lord Nelson Street, Sneinton, and his ex-girlfriend, Tara Swift, 41, of West Street, Leicester, deny the murder of her boyfriend, Kevin Kennedy, 50.
They went on trial at Nottingham Crown Court in April. Summing up finished this afternoon.
Mr Kennedy's body was found in undergrowth on land between Rossington Road and Burrows Court, Sneinton, on August 8 last year.
His headless and armless corpse was inside a checked duvet cover.
His head and arms have never been found.
Healy and Swift, who are accused of murdering him three weeks earlier, are also charged with perverting the course of justice by concealing and/or disposing of the body and the body parts.
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Hucknall fraudster to pay compo
A MAN has been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 compensation for conning companies out of building supplies.
Matthew Richardson, 31, of Portland Road, Hucknall, received goods on an account at Travis Perkins trading company, Hucknall Lane, Bulwell, in the name of his former employer "ALD Plastering".
He intended to get building supplies without paying for them himself, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard.
He was found guilty of fraud between October 12, 2012,and October 26, 2012.
Richardson committed a second offence of fraud at Travis Perkins, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, using the name of "ALD Plastering", on October 25 last year. He again intended to obtain building supplies without paying.
He also committed fraud at Jewsons, Old Basford, between October 23, 2012, and October 24, 2012, where he received goods on an account of his old employer ALD Plastering.
At Nottingham Magistrates' Court, he was found guilty of all three charges and given a community order.
He has to do 80 hours of unpaid work in 12 months and pay £1,841.31 compensation and costs of £100.
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Nottingham Forest's Championship rivals face fight to keep players
NOTTINGHAM Forest's Championship rivals Blackpool have lost another of their key players – and could yet lose more.
The Tangerines' former Notts County manger, Paul Ince, says he is 'disappointed' with Ludo Syvlestre's decision to leave on a Bosman free transfer.
Ince had helped the Frenchman to resurrect his Blackpool career – culminating in a spectacular goal at the City Ground that almost earned his side an unlikely three points against Forest in April, before Lewis McGugan equalised from the spot.
But he has turned down a new deal – and one-time Forest target Gary Taylor-Fletcher has also yet to accept a contract offer.
Blackpool have already seen Alex Baptiste – who the Reds were also trailing at the end of last year – and Neil Eardley leave after seeing their contracts expire.
And Ince said: "In Ludo's case I'm disappointed. Before I came to this club he wasn't exactly flavour of the month.
"Myself and Alex Rae managed to get more out of him and raised his standards and fitness.
"In a way it's sad that we've brought him on and improved him, and he's left us."
Barry Ferguson and Stephen Crainey are also out of contract but are expected to commit their future to the club.
"If a player can go and get bigger money elsewhere, then there's not really much we can do about it," added Ince.
"These lads had to decide whether they wanted to play for Blackpool or whether they wanted more money."
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BREAKING: Car Crash in city centre
A CAR has crashed into a city centre building.
The smash happened at just after 8pm today on Tollhouse Hill.
A black Volkswagen Golf lost control and crashed into a lamp post and the side of an underground private car park.
A man, wearing a red top, was handcuffed at the scene.
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