We recently posted a photograph of the wrought-iron entrance gate of the rather neglected former police house at 649 Woodborough Road (opposite the top of Porchester Road). This became a police station in around 1904, two years after the tram reached that location and a [ … ]
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Mapperley’s Gold Medal Winner – 1912
One of the most satisfying aspects of managing the Mapperley People page is the enthusiasm of local people to help others in researching and identifying family history. After the death of his ‘Nan’, Robin Phillips was sorting through her personal effects and discovered an item [ … ]
Garage Doors
We asked our followers for recommendations of garage door companies. Here’s what you told us. Replacement locks Paragon Locksmiths – Gedling – Tel: 07940826897 Replacement doors Betta Garage Doors – Nottingham – Tel: 0115 944 0022 DPG Garage Doors – Mansfield – Tel: 01623 461854 [ … ]
Clothing Alterations / Seamstress
These are the recommended and local people offering clothing alterations / seamstress Oscar Valentine Bespoke Tailoring and Alterations – Mapperley Top – 07940429652 Halina Szostak Ladies Tailoring and Alterations – Based In Sherwood Arnold Alts Clothing Allterations – Call 01159985810 (shop) or 07568079731 https://www.facebook.com/clothingalt in [ … ]
Mapperley’s Scrap Metal Collectors
These are our local waste carriers, licensed to collect scrap metal and appliances from the kerbside. Rather than leave stuff out for long periods, why not contact them and arrange collection. Paul Campbell – 07880800084 Wayne Ingle – 07534658701 Nuffa – 07813831981 Arnold Waste Carrier [ … ]
Decorators in Mapperley
Looking for a decorator or decorating sundries in Mapperley? Johns of Nottingham are Mapperley’s specialists since 1909. A privately owned business that provides decorative, insurance reinstatement and facilities management solutions to a variety of sectors throughout the UK. Renowned for high quality workmanship and service, [ … ]
A Heart-Warming Story
In November 2022, we were contacted by a local lady whose shopping had been stolen on a bus, as she was returning to her home in Mapperley. The local response was heart-warming. Here’s a reminder what she told us: – I took the number 25 [ … ]
‘Help to Buy’ Success For Mica and Luke in Mapperley Plains
When first time buyers Mica and Luke were looking to buy their first home in Mapperley, they were already aware of the Government’s Help to Buy scheme after friends had used it. When the pandemic started in 2020, the couple (both in their 20s) moved [ … ]
Roofing Services And Loft Conversions
Recommendations by users of Mapperley People for roofing services. We have also included recommendations for loft conversions too. ROOFING SERVICES Ash Hargreaves: Tel 07432126525 Danny: Tel 07776306399 Colin Wilson Roofing Services – Carlton Roofing services based in Porchester – Tel 07525774831 – dmburginroofing@aol.co.uk Danny Platts [ … ]
Plumbers and Heating Engineers
Plumbers and heating engineers recommended by the users of Mapperley People. Thomas Kenny Plumbing and Heating – Woodthorpe based. Plumbing jobs, large or small – Gas Safe Heating engineer. Boiler installation and servicing – 07530224824 or tomsmaintenance@gmail.com CW Plumbing and Heating – Tel Chris on [ … ]