OonaghR published Awards nomination for 'rocket man' of Gedling

Volunteer of the year nominee Mick Ball is better known by many in Gedling as "the rocket man".The 76-year-old, who lives in Arnold is famous for his paper rockets that he often fires from the church roof, much to the delight of local children (and their Dads, who Mick says he has to ban from joining in as they often break the pumps in their excitement.)Lesley Rhodes nominated him, "after checking with his responsible adult", his wife June. She speaks fondly of Mick and his...