Job-seekers will have more than 300 roles to choose from at a recruitment fair in Beeston. 

 The event, organised by the Nottingham Post in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, is the third a series of four.

 There will be 21 exhibitors - including Armed Forces, Apt Care, Avon, Cherry Professional, Next, Partylite and Prestige Nursing - and several training providers with vacancies on offer across a range of sectors. 

 Jamie Tennant, recruitment manager for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "Job fairs are a great opportunity to meet members of the communities we serve and to let them know a bit about what it's like to work in a hospital and what sort of vacancies are available.

 "We have about 80 vacancies at the moment from doctors and nurses to scientific roles, admin and clerical and other things in our support services. We will also have some health care assistant vacancies and some apprenticeships on offer; so a whole range. 

 "Just bring yourself along, we will have information about the opportunities that are available which you will be able to take away. If you are interested in something then you can apply for it online."

The Beeston jobs fair will take place on Tuesday, July 1, from 10am to 3pm at The Pearson Centre for Young People, in Nuart Road. It is being supported by Broxtowe Borough Council.

 Neil Barker, senior account manager for Encore Staffing Solutions, will be at the fair representing one of his clients, which owns a large warehouse in Annesley. 

Mr Barker said the jobs on offer are all temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent.

He added: "We have around 80 picking, packing and general warehouse jobs on offer. "We will be giving out flyers on the day, explaining the positions and telling people what we are all about."

Earlier this month, hundreds of job-seekers flocked to West Bridgford and Hucknall to see the range of vacancies on offer. 

 The Gedling event will be held on July 22 from 10am to 3pm at the Richard Herrod Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton. 

Councillor Diana Meale, chair of economic development committee at Nottinghamshire County Council said: "Judging by the success of our previous events the Broxtowe Jobs Fair will have a great deal to offer to people who are interested in finding out more about local job, career and training opportunities."

Intrepid volunteers donned helmets, strapped into harnesses and abseiled down one of the city skyline's most notable buildings - all in the name of charity. 

 Staff from Nottingham City Homes clambered down Willoughby Court - one of the famous five Lenton flats buildings which are being replaced by new housing.

Around 50 people - which also included workers from Total Reclaims Demolition and the School For Parents charity - participants are hoping to raise thousands of pounds which will go toward the Sneinton-based initiative which teaches parents to care children who have disabilities. 

Sam Hill is the fire safety and first aid officer at NCH and was the first person to bravely step over the edge of the building. Fresh after finding her feet back on firm ground, Sam said: "I'm a bit shaken but it was really good fun. 

 "The initial bit where you lie back was very nerve-wracking when it's a 45 metre drop. I kept checking the ropes and things, but you've got to just keep going." 

 The 30-year-old from Mapperley added: "When they organised it I think mine was the first hand to go up. I've done quite well fundraising and already have £150. 

"It's a great thing overall - it's been absolutely brilliant and will raise lots of money. The response of staff has been great."

Sheryl Fraser is NCH's tenancy and estates manager and has worked for the organisation for ten years. 

 The 58-year-old from Radford also completed the abseil and raised around £150. "It's the first time I have done anything like this, and I don't think I will do it again," she said. 

 "You've got to be mad or brave to do it. "I didn't look down at all, I just wanted to go faster and get to the bottom as quickly as possible." She added: "If everyone raises a little bit of money it will be great. It's for a really good cause. 

 "These people [the School for Parents] do incredible work training people to be able to cope with looking after their child." 

 The redevelopment of the area has already seen three of the blocks of flats torn down with demolition of the other two to begin soon. Some of the replacement housing is already being built and the whole project is expected to be completed in 2017. 

 The flats, which are situated just off Derby Road behind the Savoy Cinema will be replaced by 140 new homes in total. 

 Nottingham City Homes chief executive Nick Murphy said: "The event has taken a lot of organisation obviously. But when we announced it a forest of hands went up - the staff have been incredible and have all shown their support. It's been a great day."

Speaking about the demolition and regeneration project, he said: "It's going really well. The blocks are coming down and the new homes are already going up. We're really pleased with progress."

MARATHON man Andrew Sheppard has completed four gruelling runs in four different countries in the space of just four weeks.

The Woodthorpe man took on the challenge to raise awareness and money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

 Despite only being an amateur runner Andrew battled to complete half-marathons in England, Switzerland, Germany and France over just four weeks in May and June. 

 Andrew said: "It's the first time I've ever entered a race, and did so because I wanted to raise funds and awareness in memory of two people; my Aunty Glynis and my girlfriend's mother Nicky Stiffin - who both battled and sadly lost their fight with cancer". 

 Andrew's Aunt, Glynis Jones, was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer four years ago at the age of 60. She sadly passed away in August 2013. And Andrew's girlfriend, Hannah was just 14-years-old when her mum, Nicky was diagnosed with terminal cancer. 

 The primary tumour was in her lung and after she was later told that it had spread to the rest of her body. Sadly, Nicky died at home but had received care from Macmillan nurses, which led to Andrew wanting to raise money and awareness or the cause. 

 The Woodthorpe man's challenge has raised just over £1,723 in support of people affected by cancer. Last week he completed his final race in heat reaching 26 degrees. 

 He said: "I'm slightly sad that my challenge has come to an end. It has been a fantastic journey, from Germany and Switzerland back to Southend for the final run. 

 "My friends and family have been phenomenal in raising money for Macmillan. Although I'll miss racing, part of me is also relieved that I can now have a weekend off." 

 Helena Monk, Fundraising Manager for Macmillan in Nottinghamshire added: "It's fantastic what Andrew has achieved in four weeks. Macmillan understand how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything and with thanks to fundraising support like Andrew's we can make sure we're here to listen, and respond to the needs of those affected by cancer, so that no one should have to face cancer alone."

The half marathons Andrew ran in were:

Bad Waldseer, Germany. 1:57:08. 

 Drei Laenderlauf, Germany, France and Switzerland, 1:54:11. 

 Winterthur, Switzerland, 1:47:17. 

 Southend, England, 1:48:51.

 You can still sponsor Andrew by going to www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Sheppard-36/ 

Live music filled West Bridgford as bands took to the stage for the annual Proms in the Park concert. 

Now in its fifth year, the event is put on by Rushcliffe Borough Council to mark Armed Forces Day, a nationwide celebration in honour of our servicemen and women past and present.

 As well as performances from Nottingham Concert Band, Frankie Sings Rat Pack and Hucknall and Linby MC Brass Band, families were kept entertained with fairground rides, community stalls and sports activities. 

Denise Woods, 42, of West Bridgford, said she has been to the outdoor concert several times, and has always enjoyed the day.

 She said: "It is nice because it gives us something to do as a family. I really like that there are sports activities because it gives the kids a chance to try new things. We did Korfball which was fun." 

Carly Mars, 33, of West Brigdford, said it was important to support those who fight for our country, and to remember the people who have lost their lives doing so. 

She said: "Anything that brings the local community together is good and it's for a worth while cause. The younger generation need to know about what the older generation did." 

To mark the First World War centenary there was also a special commemorative display and presentation.

Anna Waterfield was running a poppy making stall at the event and handing out seeds in exchange for a donation to the Royal British Legion.

 The participatory artist from West Bridgford said: "The children have loved it. While they have been making the poppies we have been telling them about the war, and how the poppies represent hope.

 "The First World War is such a long time ago but it's important to remember the millions who fought and lost their lives." 

Greg Timmermans provided refreshments and snacks for the crowds in his portable cafe - a converted red double-decker bus. 

 The owner of Timmermans Garden Centre in Woodborogh, said: "The event has been very good. It brings people outside and gets people together.

 "It is very important to support the Armed Forces and for them to know that they are supported. They do a fantastic job."

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A portable cabin has been 'severely damaged' by fire in Warsop.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the blaze in Wood Lane, Church Warsop, at around 2.14pm on Saturday. 

Crews from Warsop and Edwinstowe were in attendance. 

The single storey building, used as offices, was severely damaged by fire.

No one is believed to have been injured.

Firefighters left the scene at around 5pm. 

THE work of a Nottingham artist could soon be seen at bus stops and airports as part of a national competition.

Ivon Hitchens' piece "A River Pool" has been put forward for the second annual Art Everywhere competition.

The deadline to vote Mr Hitchens through to the shortlist has now been extended until today.

Shortlisted artists will have their work displayed across the UK in train stations, shopping centres and bus stops for six weeks. Vote at www.facebook.com/arteverywhereuk

Arnold: M N Singh, High Street, to 6.30pm; Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm; Asda, Front Street, 7am to 11pm.

Aspley: Queen's, Nuthall Road, 7am to 11pm.

Beeston and Lenton Abbey: Grewal, 38-40 Chilwell Road, to 7pm; Jardines, Beeston, to 6.45pm; Manor, 24 Chilwell Road, to 7pm.

Bestwood: Forest, Arnold Road, to 7pm.

Bilborough: Co-op, Bracebridge Drive, 7am to 11pm.

Burton Joyce: Burrows & Close, Main Street, to 6.30pm.

Clifton: Day Night, Southchurch Drive, to midnight.

Cotgrave: Co-op, The Precinct, Candleby Lane, to 6.30pm.

Daybrook: Snowden-James, Daybrook Health Centre, Mansfield Road, to 6.30pm.

East Leake: Manor, Gotham Lane, to 6.30pm.

Eastwood: Co-op, Church Walk, to 6.30pm.

Gamston: Morrisons, Lings Bar Road, to 8pm.

Heanor: W R Evans, Mansfield Road, to 6pm.

Hucknall: Health Centre Pharmacy, Curtis Street, to 7pm; Lloyds Pharmacy, Farleys Lane, to 6.45pm; Tesco Pharmacy, Ashgate Road, to 10.30pm.

Hyson Green: Asda, 7.30am-10pm.

Jacksdale: Acorn, 8-10 Main Road, to 6.30pm.

Keyworth: Co-op, The Square, to 6pm; Keyworth Pharmacy, The Square, 8.30am to 6.30pm.

Long Eaton: Boots, Long Eaton Health Centre, Midland Street, to midnight; Tesco Extra, Waverley Street, 8am to 10.30pm.

Mansfield: Sainsbury's, Nottingham Road, to 10pm.

Netherfield: Medina, Victoria Road, 8am to 11pm.

New Basford/Forest Fields: Shally's, Beech Avenue, to 6.30pm.

Nottingham central: Glasshouse, Glasshouse Street, to 7pm; Canning, Beastmarket Hill, Old Market Square, to 6.30pm; Boots, Riverside Retail Park, 9am-midnight; Boots, Long Row, 9am to 6pm; Castle Marina Sainsbury's, 7am-11pm.

Radcliffe-on-Trent: Radcliffe Day and Night, Shelford Road, 7am-11pm.

Radford: Canning, Ilkeston Road, to 7.15pm; Midnight, Alfreton Road, 9am to midnight; Medina, Radford Road, 9am to 9pm.

Rise Park: Knights, Bestwood Park Drive West, 9am-7pm.

Selston: Selston Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, to 6.30pm.

Sherwood and Woodthorpe: Lloyds, Mansfield Road, to 6.30pm; Jayplex, Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe, to 6.30pm.

Sneinton and St Ann's D Parmar, Woodborough Road, 9am-12.30pm and 2-6.30pm; Phakeys, Carlton Road, 9am-6.30pm.

Stapleford: Co-op, Stapleford Care Centre, Church Street, 7am-11pm.

Southwell: Lloyds, King Street, 8.30am-6pm; Co-op, The Ropewalk, 7am-11pm; Boots, King Street, 8am-midnight.

Strelley: Omega, Flamsteed Road, 8.45am-1pm and 2.30pm-6.30pm.

West Bridgford: Asda, Loughborough Road, to 10pm; Manor Pharmacy, Melton Road, to 7pm.

A MAN accused of exposing himself has been granted bail until his next hearing at Nottingham Magistrates' Court.

Dean Robertson, 28, of Carlin Street, Bulwell, has been charged with exposing himself intending that someone would see and be caused alarm of distress.

He has pleaded not guilty to committing the act in Bulwell on January 14 and will appear before magistrates on September 18 at 10am.

FILM-GOERS will be able to watch their favourite movies on an even bigger screen at Nottingham's Showcase Cinema – as the new XPlus auditorium is unveiled.

The screen, which allows film fans to watch even higher quality 3D films, is a giant wall-to-wall floor-to-ceiling screen which stretches a distance of 49 feet.

It is the second of seven to be installed across the UK over the next 18 months as part of a £2 million investment.

Duncan Short, vice president international operations, said: "Cinema is about more than just watching a film, it's about an experience. XPlus delivers uncompromising sound and picture quality that brings films to life. We're really excited to launch our second UK screen in Nottingham."

IS it any surprise to anyone that the promised tram opening date is now extended to 2015, and not the original date of December 2014?

The blame for this delay is simply the calibre of leadership in both the management and in the foremen who stand about with gangs of workers laughing and joking and watching one man in a JCB dig out some earth.

I worked in management and made sure each and everyone in my charge did an honest day's work for an honest day's pay. Sometimes I wasn't very popular, but workers sadly take advantage of weakness in leadership.

Get a real grip of the site management and your workers on site will get the job done; leave it as it is and 2015 will also not be met. Actions, not excuses, are what's needed.

SID WHEELDON

Farnborough Road

Clifton Estate

I WOULD like to ask T Burrows to think again if he believes my recent letter was extolling a golden age.

Does he seriously believe that I think modern heating and plumbing is inferior to that of yesterday; that standing up for meals is desirable; or I would recommend a return to the old leather-based footballs?

I was merely reporting changes since my childhood, some good but clearly not all. His main criticism of my earlier years seems to be that of hypocrisy, particularly regarding sexual behaviour. My only oblique reference to this was to asking "complete strangers" to take one into the A rated films, but this indicates naivety not hypocrisy.

The times I wrote about were not perfect and there was hypocrisy, particularly with respect to sexual behaviour; but the recent revelations about Jimmy Savile et al indicate that hypocrisy was not exclusively a feature of the 40s and 50s.

JACK MILLER

Orford Avenue

Radcliffe on Trent

TWO people have been ordered to pay £886 each for dropping cigarette ends.

Wagus Akhtar, 19, of Laurie Avenue, Forest Fields, threw a cigarette end and left it in Gregory Boulevard on November 6 last year.

The case was proved in his absence at Nottingham Magistrates' Court and Mr Akhtar was fined £600. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and £226.32 prosecution costs.

Sharon Shaw, 29, of Welstead Avenue, Aspley, was also fined £600 at Nottingham Magistrates' Court for dropping a cigarette end in Cairns Street on December 12.

The case was proved in her absence and Miss Shaw was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and £226.32 costs.

MORE diners have claimed they fell ill after eating at a Hyson Green takeaway which has been forced to close.

The Khyber Pass, in Gregory Boulevard, was ordered to shut after 13 customers were hospitalised with food poisoning last week.

Now others have contacted the Nottingham Post saying they also fell ill after eating there. Student Aman Purewal, of Sherwood, said she and four of her friends ate at the restaurant on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old said: "I went to The Khyber Pass with four of my friends and we all had a chicken doner each.

"The next day I was feeling really cold, then really hot, and my stomach started to hurt. Then I just kept being sick.

"I think it must have been food poisoning – we all had the same symptoms. We have been there a couple of times and it has never happened before. If it were to reopen I wouldn't go there again."

On the traveller review site TripAdvisor, The Khyber Pass has been given 4.5 stars out of five, based on three reviews.

One person described it as "The best kebab and curry takeaway I've tasted" and another said it is "one of Nottingham's best kebab houses".

But Pauline Anderson, of Carlton, told the Post she became ill after eating a chicken curry and rice from the takeaway – just hours before it shut. Ms Anderson, an NVQ assessor, said: "I had never been before and I will never go there again if it is reopened. On Friday I had diarrhoea. I still went to work then I started feeling sick. I haven't really eaten much since then."

And Mariyum Hanif, 26, of Mapperley Park, claims to have fallen ill after eating grilled chicken, lamb and doner kebab and chips from the takeaway.

Mrs Hanif, who works as a call centre advisor, said: "We go there every couple of weeks and have never had any problems before. The food always tastes good.

"We got the food on Tuesday afternoon, at around 2pm. Later that night I had diarrhoea and had developed a fever. Then on Wednesday I had to take the day off, the fever was persistent and I was constantly on the toilet. My husband, Imran, also took the day off work with the same symptoms.

"It's good that it has been temporarily closed."

The restaurant was closed on Thursday after a visit by City Council community protection officers.

It was last inspected in April 2013 when it was given the top hygiene rating of five marks.

Council officers took away samples and are waiting for tests on the patients to confirm what type of food poisoning it was. They say anyone who has visited the premises recently and is feeling unwell should seek medical advice.

Paul Dales, of community protection, said: "We have established that the common connection between the affected people, from different households, is that they ate food from the Khyber Pass."

The Post was unable to contact anyone from the restaurant.

Have you eaten at The Khyber Pass? Were you one of the people who was hospitalised? Get in touch at newsdesk@nottinghampost.com.

JAMES Taylor, 25, of Walton Avenue, Sneinton, is accused of failing to stop for police. Magistrates in Nottingham heard Taylor was allegedly behind the wheel of a Vauxhall Astra in Bowbridge Road, Newark, when he offended on December 8 last year. He is also alleged to have had no insurance on the same date. His case will be heard at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

THOMAS Rennocks, 24, of Ramsey Close, Stapleford, pleaded guilty to having a homemade weapon – a sock with a weight inside – in Derby Road, Stapleford, on April 14. He also caused criminal damage to the glass-panel shop door of Alis convenience store, Stapleford, on the same date and failed to surrender to custody at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on June 17. After admitting the charges, he was given a community order with a requirement to attend a domestic abuse programme for 27 days. He will be supervised by the probation service for two years and must pay £75 compensation, a £60 victim surcharge and costs of £125.

LEE Sheeran, 25, of Stafford Avenue, Bulwell, denied assaulting a woman and causing criminal damage to a her rear ground-floor window by smashing the glass. Magistrates in Nottingham heard that the offences allegedly happened in Hucknall in April and June. Sheeran, who is on conditional bail, will have a trial on September 2.

SHANE Denham, 23, of no fixed address, was due to appear in court today. He is accused of having a knuckle duster in Talbot Street, Nottingham, on May 29. He is on bail to attend Nottingham Magistrates' Court.

BEN Slodczyk, 24, of Britain Gardens, St Ann's, stole three LeapFrog game pads and 16 DVDs. The £183.81 haul was taken from B&M Bargains, Beeston, on February 14. Magistrates in Nottingham fined him £70 and ordered he pay £183.81 compensation, a £20 victim surcharge and costs of £30.

RYAN Anderson, 21, of Ventnor Rise, Sherwood, pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis in Bailey Street, Whitemoor, on March 28. He was fined £75 at Nottingham Magistrates' Court. He was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20 and costs of £85.

DEYONTA Grant, 20, of Morrell Bank, Top Valley, pleaded guilty to possessing cannabis in Camberley Road, Bulwell, on March 28. At Nottingham Magistrates' Court, he was fined £75 and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and costs of £85.

BECKY Smith, 21, of James Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, received a community order after she admitted benefit offences. She failed to notify the Department for Work and Pensions about a change in her circumstances that would have affected her entitlement to income support between October 17, 2011, and May 16, 2013. She was living in the same household as a man, magistrates in Nottingham heard. She also did not inform Ashfield District Council about the same change in her circumstances which would have impinged on claims for housing and council tax benefit. JPs ordered she do 80 hours' work in the community over the next year and pay a £60 victim surcharge and costs of £85.

CHRISTOPHER Swift, 24, of Main Road, Boughton, pleaded guilty to possessing 1.1 grams of cannabis in Boughton on March 16. Magistrates in Nottingham fined Swift £70 and ordered he pay a £20 victim surcharge and costs of £85. The cannabis will be destroyed by police.

DANIEL Bentley, 18, of Broomhill Road, Hucknall, admitted two offences. He assaulted a woman in Hucknall on April 1. He also handled stolen goods, a £2,200 moped in Hucknall, between January 7 and January 11 this year. Magistrates in Nottingham bailed Bentley to attend sentencing on July 17.

NATHANIEL Edwards, 31, of no fixed address, will appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on July 17. He is on bail accused of possessing cocaine in Nottingham on January 28 and having a kitchen knife in Parliament Street, Nottingham, on January 27.

REECE Farrow, 25, of Beech Avenue, New Basford, received a community order for possessing a 9mm bullet in Hyson Green on February 28. Magistrates in Nottingham heard he pleaded guilty and ordered he be supervise by the probation service for six months. Farrow was fined £25 and told to pay costs of £85 and a £60 victim surcharge. The bullet will be destroyed by police.

ALEX Richer, 42, of Gorsey Road, Mapperley Park, pleaded guilty to a series of offences when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court. He possessed cannabis and amphetamine in St Ann's on February 24, resisted a police sergeant in Mapperley Park and grew cannabis on February 24. He also failed to surrender to custody at court on May 15. JPs handed Richer a community order with a one-month curfew between the hours of 9pm and 9am. He will be electronically monitored for one month and supervised by the probation service for 12 months. He will pay a £60 victim surcharge and costs of £85.

FOOTBALL and cricket fans could soon be transported to matches along the River Trent by a ferry under new council plans.

A boat service would run from Queens Drive park-and- ride to Trent Bridge if a bid for Government cash gets the green light.

Nottingham City Council wants up to £10 million towards green transport projects, which would also include electric bikes and more electric buses.

The bid is in its early stages but council officers said the ferries would be similar to those running in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, carrying around 50 passengers a time.

Andy Gibbons, public transport team leader for the authority, added: "We've done a lot with green and low-emissions transport in the city and this would build on that."

If successful, the funding would begin in April 2015.

The new service would run on a two-mile stretch of river and be similar to the Eventlink bus service which takes people to events such as football matches and T20 cricket.

David Thornhill, of Nottingham Campaign for Better Transport, said he felt the idea was "innovative".

He added: "For too long the river has been neglected for both passengers and freight and this is an interesting idea. This kind of innovative thinking is to be applauded."

But some residents felt the money could be better spent elsewhere.

Margaret Freeman, 63, of Kimberley, said: "The roads are bumpy and I saw last week the Government is spending money on it, but why not more and not give money to strange ideas like this ferry?"

Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council's portfolio holder for planning and transportation, said: "Riverbus and ferry services work in London, Newcastle and Liverpool and as well as providing a low-emissions service for commuters and regular visitors they offer an added attraction for tourists."

NOTTINGHAM already has one of the largest electric bus fleets in Europe, but it is set to do more to go green if a bid for Government cash is successful.

Nottingham City Council is set to bid for part of £35 million to drive forward more green public transport schemes.

When announcing the scheme, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said ideas for schemes could be letting drivers of green cars use bus lanes or park for free.

But the council is devising a scheme to bring more electric buses and bikes to the city, as well as getting a ferry service running along the Trent from Queen's Drive – not so much a park and ride as a park and sail. It would run when events are being held in West Bridgford – such as cricket or football – and replace the Eventlink bus, which officers said took longer and was less environmentally friendly.

Jane Urquhart, portfolio holder for planning and transportation, said it was all part of making the public transport network more environmentally friendly.

She said: "We have award-winning public transport and a strong commitment to the environment.

"A river ferry is just one of a list of transport services and facilities we're looking to include within a wider bid to expand use of low-emission vehicles across the city. Others include more electric buses, electric bike hire and discounted park and ride use for electric cars – all designed to improve air quality in line with national regulations.

"We are also continually bidding for opportunities to improve other areas such as cycling and we should hear whether some of these are successful by the end of July."

The plans for the ferry at Queens Drive have come forward following the opening of a footpath from the park and ride site to the Trent.

An 'Eco Hub' at the site was launched earlier this month with Transport Minister Baroness Kramer and is being developed as a showcase for eco-friendly transport.

As well as bike hire, there is also electric car charging points and ambitions are to develop electric car hire, more electric buses on the park and ride and the new ferry service. Baroness Kramer said: "This (the park and ride site) demonstrates you can often do it (improve public transport) without compromising.

"That's why I think Nottingham is a leader in that it has brought so many elements together and they add up to much more than the elements separately. This has to be the future because transport has to serve people's needs, but it has to protect the environment."

The council will find out if its bid has been successful in the coming months, and the cash would be in place from April 2015.

I THINK that we naturists should be allowed to have our picnic in the park. We don't cause any harm to anyone. We just wanted to be allowed to have a nice picnic in the Nottingham park to celebrate our 50th birthday of British Naturism in the nude.

We are just normal people just like anyone else. We do normal things like anyone else, we just choose to do it in the nude.

By being social nudies we do not have sex with each other in public. We just like this freedom to be naked and have the air on are bodies. I cannot see why anybody would be offended by just seeing a group of naked people enjoyed a picnic on a nice sunny day in the park.

People think that children may be offended by just seeing a group of naked people, but it is the adults who seem to get more offended and embarrassed.

I hope Nottingham change their minds and lets us have our picnic, as I am looking forward to it.

STEFAN SPHIKAS

Balfour Close

REGARDING the story about naked picnickers being banned from Wollaton Park, of course naturists should be allowed to picnic in the park.

Naturism in city parks is very common in many German cities, almost normal!

The city council is being rather prudish and failing to make rational decisions.

Many activities affect or upset the public but the city council prefers to ignore them.

I cite as two examples dogs and cigarettes. Both are, in my opinion, dirty and disgusting, but in different ways.

The dangers of smoking and passive smoking are well documented, but I don't see the city council banning smoking in the parks.

Dogs, on the other hand, are the responsibility of their owners.

Dogs cause damage by biting people. The city council is concerned for children in the parks but do they consider how many hospital attendances there are each year to deal with dog bite injuries? Do I see the city council banning dogs because I find them threatening?

Come on city council. Provide the evidence that naturism causes actual harm.

I am aware that they have only banned British Naturism's organised picnic. I think I might have a private picnic in Wollaton Park next month if the good weather holds; naked, of course.

RICHARD WILKINSON

Primrose Close

Narborough

Leicestershire (but was in Nottingham for many years)

A DRUG dealer who peddled his wares by cycling around Long Eaton on his bicycle has been jailed.

Officers searched Luke Tams and found he was carrying £200 of cannabis flowering tops and one deal worth £10.

They also found £610 in the wallet in his tracksuit bottoms.

The homeless 22-year-old was jailed for 20 months after admitting having drugs with intent to supply others on March 27.

Derby Crown Court was told that he was seen riding away from a house on Oxford Street. He had a plastic carrier bag on the handlebars.

He headed to the Market Place and the bag had vanished but police officers soon found it under a wall, said Edna Leonard, prosecuting.

"His mobile phone was interrogated where evidence was found of dealing in cannabis. He is a street dealer in a significant role," added Miss Leonard.

Tams was convicted of having cannabis in November 2012 and again a year later.

Judge Jonathan Gosling confiscated the cash and told Tams: "Your history is not very much in your favour. You have done exactly this before.

"You were locked up and released in October and the phone suggests you carried on," he added.

Alastair Munt, mitigating, said: "He was an addict who sold in order to feed his own habit.

"Any spare money he put into keeping himself in food and cigarettes. He considers these to be basic necessities."

But Tams had giving negative drug tests while in custody awaiting sentence and was keen to "start afresh".

His partner was getting a bedsit near Tams' mother, who is in poor health and would benefit from the support they planned to give.

Mr Munt added: "He is someone who is regretful of his past and who has a bright future."

FOR the Shaw family, "there are no words" that can describe the 13 months since their son, Richard, died with no explanation for his "sudden adult death".

But they are comforted knowing that his heart is in the Royal Brompton Hospital, London, helping with research into the condition which kills 12 people a week.

It is available to make comparisons with other hearts, which have come from people who have suffered sudden adult death, to see if there are any common problems.

His mother, Molly, and sister, Wendy Akers, are doing their bit for research by taking part in a sponsored walk in London on Sunday in aid of CRY – Cardiac Risk in Young People.

Former Derby Telegraph printer Richard Shaw was 47 when he collapsed while chatting with Mrs Shaw and died without gaining consciousness five days later in hospital.

An inquest decided that Richard, who was married with two young children, had suffered sudden adult death – meaning that the cause of his demise could not be identified. The coroner ordered that his heart should be sent for tests to specialist centre the Royal Brompton, where it is still being kept to be checked out for anomalies.

Richard's father, Vic, speaking at the family home in Ilkeston, said: "We are glad that the coroner suggested this action because we would have been in no good emotional position to give the go-ahead or otherwise.

"We are glad now that his death might not have been in vain but with people dying every week in a similar way, then it is important to find out why."

Richard, who was said to be a "fit young man", had initially collapsed about a month earlier without any explanation.

Mr Shaw said: "Richard had just started a new job about three weeks earlier and had been working night shifts. He was drinking a cup of tea in the kitchen when, without warning, he collapsed. An ambulance was called and he was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital where he spent the night.

"We visited the next morning and while we were there, he passed out and he had to be resuscitated. Apparently at one stage his heart was registering 300 beats a minute."

Richard was kept in hospital and tests were carried out to discover what was wrong with him without success.

He was allowed out of hospital after three weeks, prescribed beta blockers and told to carry on as normal as there did not seem to be anything obvious wrong with him.

Mr Shaw, 67, said: "He had a holiday booked but he still did not feel right, he said.

"He felt there was something wrong with him and he spent about a fortnight feeling very afraid of being left on his own. He wanted someone to be with him at all times, probably because he was afraid of collapsing again."

On May 24, 2013, he was talking to his mum when he collapsed again. The ambulance crew worked on him but could not bring him round and he was taken to hospital.

Fighting back tears, Mrs Shaw, 70, said: "At one point, it seemed that he could be coming round but he never did and he was declared dead on May 29.

"I think he died really when he collapsed five days earlier because we were never able to speak to him. And when we were told that no one knows why he died, it just made everything so much worse.

"There are no words to describe how we felt then and how we still feel now. He always led a healthy life. Richard was a perfect baby who slept and fed on cue when he came home from the hospital.

"We lost a son, Wendy lost a brother and his wife lost a husband and father. And his many acquaintances lost a really good friend.

"We do not want people to go through what we have done. The more research that can be done, the better and maybe one day, it will be realised why some people are more prone to this happening than others."

Richard, who went to Dallimore Primary School and then Kirk Hallam Secondary School, worked as a printer and was at the Derby Telegraph for 11 years.

For Wendy, 45, who spoke to her brother in person or on the phone every day, his loss has been very difficult.

She said: "As the older sibling, there was never a time he wasn't around. His death has meant we have all also been tested, in case Richard's condition is genetic. As a result, doctors have identified a possible palpitation problem with my eldest son, who is teaching in Hong Kong.

"So when he returns home, the doctors want to fit him with a small monitor that registers changes in heart rate. I really want him to come back soon because I will feel better knowing he is being monitored.

"But no one can say this is anything that is linked to Richard's death although at least any potential problem is being picked up."

Mrs Shaw and Wendy are looking forward to taking part in the Heart of London Bridges Walk, which covers about five miles, crossing routes over the Thames. Mr Shaw will back them up with a steady water supply and moral support.

Mrs Shaw said: "We have already raised £900 in memory of Richard and, obviously, we are hoping to raise more money. We know Richard had some good friends, who still meet to remember him every couple of months. We would like to do fundraising regularly but you can only ask people for money in sponsorship every now and again.

"But it is more important to us that sometime there will be answers as to why Richard died. It does make us feel better that his heart could be helping to make this possible and that our fundraising efforts will help too."

Anyone who wishes to donate to Richard's fund can do so at virginmoneygiving.com/ richardshaw65

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