Introduction On the 10th November 1942, the 1st Derbyshire Yeomanry Regiment sailed from the UK for North Africa. 19 year old Dennis Dawson was one of them. He had enlisted at Catterick on 23rd April 1942. His Army Pay Book shows his Army Number as 7958147. Apart from [ … ]
Ernest Never Chucked His Dummy
This is the story of Ernest Dawson. His life started in tragedy, then through the great war and to settling in the Mapperley area of Nottingham. This is Ernest. He was born on 15th October 1895. His mother died on 8th May 1898 when he only two [ … ]
Decorators
Local painters and decorators recommended by followers of Mapperley People Mick Bickley 07773 198942 Facebook @MarkTrugliaDecorating @kjmdecoratingservice @finishingtouch85 @DMC-Decorators @paintdecoratebytc @ChutersofMapperley @allseasonspaintinganddecoratingnotts 07896871059 https://www.facebook.com/Allseasonspaintingnotts Sean – 07774046960 – Sean@freshlook @trenddecorating Based in Arnold Tel: 07852 768858
Looking After Our Pets
Followers of our Facebook page will know that Mapperley People love our pets. Our community helps find lost dogs and cats. Most are usually reunited with their owners, and advice is always shared. We are often asked for recommendations for pet sitting, boarding and the [ … ]
Mapperley All Stars – Football Coaching
Mapperley People recently got to see one of the many sessions run by Mapperley All Stars Coaching. With an impressive team of coaches, including some ex-professionals. MAS really is providing quality football coaching for all. Mapperley All Stars (MAS) was founded back in 2016 by [ … ]
Educational Tutors
These are educational tutors recommended and suggested by followers of Mapperley People Oak Tutoring Partners in Carrington – Tutoring to help KS2 children achieve confidence and excellence in maths – Tel: 07951 460680 – Email: office@oaktutoring.co.uk Sam Walker – A Level Chemistry – 22 years [ … ]
The Tree Tops Public House
The Tree Tops is one of Mapperley’s best known public houses. It has had several refurbishments over the years, but what do we know about it’s history? Paul Key, a local historian gave us this information. Originally a private house, Arnold Hill House was built [ … ]
Remembering Richard Beckinsale
What connections did Richard Beckinsale have to Gedling and Carlton? It is often mentioned that the much loved comedy actor from the 1970s either grew up in the area, or at least lived here. Beckinsale’s Wikipedia entry also records his place of birth as Carlton. [ … ]
Mobile Phone Repairs
Looking for a mobile phone repairer in Mapperley? These are recommended by users of Mapperley People: Phone Fix Mapperley at 11 Plains Rd, Mapperley, NG3 5GH: Tel: 07507 776662 Phone Fix Mapperley Nottingham offers a range of services designed to meet all your mobile needs. [ … ]
Lawn Mower Repairs and Sales
Lawn Mower Repairers recommended or suggested by users of Mapperley People http://tractor.tswservices.co.uk Notts Mowers on Lillington Road Henton and Chattel on London Road www.psmlawnmowers.co.uk