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Berridge Christmas Newsletter





?? Get ready for Christmas in Berridge ??
Christmas light switch on

*Save the date!*

This years Christmas lights switch on will be on Wednesday 7 December from 4pm at Peppers Gardens, near the Asda in Hyson Green. There will be mince pies and a choir to help get you in the festive spirit. 

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Making Berridge safer for everyone
Junction

*We have added better, safer pedestrian crossings on the infamous Haydn Road/Nottingham Road junction. This work was completed in the spring.

*To make this happen we used money secured from the government's Active Travel Fund, to encourage people to walk and cycle as often as possible.

Lots of residents have already said that this work has made such a difference by making them feel safer, and it’s made it easier to take their kids to and from the local primary school.

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Raising awareness of bulky waste item collections
Keep Berridge Clean

*Reports of excess waste and items being fly tipped onto the streets in the ward are increasing. You see it, we see it and residents regularly complain to us about this issue. *

In June we focused on Forest Fields and New Basford to raise awareness of how to recycle and how to report a collection of bulky waste items. A range of leaflets in different languages were printed and we door knocked residents.

Residents receiving Council Tax Support are entitled to one free bulky waste collection per financial year, have your council tax reference number ready if you’d like to claim your free collection.

Click here for more information on how to book bulky waste collections [ [link removed] ]

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Green Flag Award for Hedley Villas Park!
Green Flag Award

Nottingham's parks and green spaces played a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely. We are delighted that the City Council has achieved the Green Flag Awards, which is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team, both staff and volunteers, that make the city's parks and green spaces a great space that everyone can enjoy.

*We are proud that Hedley Villas Park in Berridge has been recognised as among the very best in the UK by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, and received a Green Flag Community Award. A full list of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces is available here [ [link removed] ].*

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Fancy being a Clean Champion?
Litter pick

*How about joining our Nottingham Clean Champions scheme?* You'll get a free litter-picking kit, and join over 7000 volunteers across the city making a difference on their doorstep. Hear from one of our volunteers, Nic, about their experience being a Clean Champion. [ [link removed] ]

The scheme provides the tools and resources needed to clean up your street, and we will be there to support you. To find out more and sign-up visit this page [ [link removed] ].

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Goose fair returned!
Goose fair

The much loved event returned to the Forest Recreation Ground after a two year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic and was extended to 10 days from Friday 30 September to Sunday 9 October. New rides included the “Void Extreme” as well as lots of returning favourites such as “Ice Jet Matterhorn” and two “Giant Wheels” giving panoramic views across the fair and the city beyond.

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Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor

Diwali

Diwali is known as the “Festival of Lights” thanks to the practice of lighting oil lamps and decorating homes and cities with strings of twinkling lights. To symbolise the victory of light over darkness was celebrated on Monday 24 October by the Indian Communities. 


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Programme for Street Improvement - Streets for People
Streets for people

*As part of the Streets for People programme, money is being spent on improving some of the pavements and roads in Berridge.*

This is money which is reserved for highway work and cannot be spent on anything else.

*Roads* on the list include Tettenbury, Valmont and Girton plus many others. 

You can find out more by visiting the streets for people website [ [link removed] ].

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Meet your local Councillors!
berridge

*Do you have any issues or concerns about your neighbourhood?*

Your Councillors are happy to meet residents at their surgery and take on resident issues. Drop in to meet your local Councillors on the first and third Saturday of each month, 11am - 12pm at the Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Boulevard.

Whilst we have been dealing with the usual issues, there is a noticeable increase in people coming to see us needing help with financial issues and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). We are linking people up with advice centres and the Nottingham Financial Resilience Forum. We are also providing support where we can to people having issues with their social security claims.

Ward walk in Berridge

Ward walks are now regularly back on, covering all areas of the ward, identifying issues, repairs and maintenance, and speaking to local residents. If you would like to join us or want to request a walk around your area let us know.

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winter wonderland
What's on this winter in Nottingham

* Winter Wonderland returns from Tuesday 15 November - Saturday 31 December with an impressive new ice rink  [ [link removed] ]
* It's panto season! Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs will be on at Theatre Royal [ [link removed] ], or perhaps you'd prefer Dick Whittington at Nottingham Playhouse [ [link removed] ]
* Head to Wollaton for their amazing Christmas light trail [ [link removed] ], you can book your tickets [ [link removed] ] now
* Visit the Arboretum for our FREE Bands in the Park live music concert [ [link removed] ]
* Check out Christmas activities such as Alice in Winter Wonderland and the Craft Stalls at Newstead Abbey [ [link removed] ]
* Browse products from over 20 local businesses at the Christmas Craft Market at Nottingham Castle [ [link removed] ]
* Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop have some fabulous FREE festive weekends [ [link removed] ] lined up, including live performances, craft stalls, children's activities and even a dog Christmas jumper parade! Not one to be missed.
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Do you know where to look for money help and advice?

Cost of living

*As winter approaches and the cost of living crisis bites, we have launched a campaign to tell people where to look for money help and advice in Nottingham.*

The Ask Lion website www.asklion.co.uk/money [ [link removed] ] is a useful one-stop-shop that pulls together simple steps everyone can take to help manage their finances. The advice covers budgeting, benefits, savings, debt, housing problems, food banks and ways to reduce household bills.

The asklion website [ [link removed] ] also signposts people to a wide range of support agencies who can give you free and confidential advice with more complex money problems.

There is obviously a close link between money worries, stress and anxiety. So it’s important to know that mental health support is also available through www.asklion.co.uk/mentalhealth [ [link removed] ] with a directory of local confidential support services.

If you’re worried about money this winter, the important thing to remember is that you are not alone and help is available in Nottingham.


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FREE Holiday Activity Clubs for children with free lunch return during Christmas break
holiday club

Find a session to book near you by visiting the asklion website [ [link removed] ] from the second week of December.

All sessions offer a warm welcome, entertaining outdoor activities and lots of fun! Please note: Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Every Holiday Activity Club listed on the website above will provide their contact details for you to book a place.

*Not eligible for free school meals?*

You can still visit the website above to find and book sessions near you. Some extra places will be available on a first-come- first served basis.

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