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A SPARKLING royal welcome awaited the Queen on her much-anticipated Diamond Jubilee visit to Corby today.
While the rest of the country was packing away its bunting, the town’s Jubilee party was still going strong – with a packed programme to entertain the royal visitor and thousands of people set to line the streets. It was a particularly special day for Jack Williams, three, a nursery pupil at Kingswood Primary School and Alyshea Moyo, four, who goes to St Patrick’s RC Primary School. They were handing over posies to Her Majesty on her arrival in the town. The Queen was set to visit the Corby East Midlands International Pool and the Corby Cube on Parkland Gateway in her first visit to the town in 11 years. Today’s events include music, dance and drama and an aquatic display. More than 300 people were set to perform before the royal visitor. They included Corby Business Academy Year 9 student Eloise Robertson, part of a 26-strong youth choir. She said: “To be part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations is just brilliant.” The Queen was being welcomed to Corby by the sound of the Grampian Pipe Band and Highland dancers – celebrating the town’s Scottish roots. Council leader Tom Beattie said: “I think this is a day that everyone in Corby can be proud of.”
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Ceremony will mark training progress > CORBY APPRENTICES will be celebrating their success at an awards ceremony on Friday. The trainees who have found placements through NITAL, a Corby-based charitable organisation, will be at Rockingham Speedway to receive their awards. MP Louise Mensch will be making the presentations to the apprentices who have undertaken a wide range of courses from engineering to business and administration. NITAL, which stands for Northamptonshire Industrial Training Association Ltd, is based at Brisbane House, Corby Gate Business Park in Prior Haw Road. Since it was set up in 1969 it has forged close links with companies who help deliver the apprenticeships. Some of these company representatives, along with friends and family, have been invited to attend the ceremony. Awards will be handed out to apprentices who have completed their courses and others will go to the Company of the Year and The Most Outstanding Apprentice. NITAL’s Business Development Manager Simon Webster said: “There is growing awareness from companies about apprenticeships. We all know it has been a tough few years for businesses and many are now recognising the need to have apprentices who they can train over the next few years.” Currently, NITAL is delivering apprenticeships in more than 110 companies and has seen a 30 per cent increase in apprenticeship uptake over the last contract year (July to Aug) and anticipates continued growth in the next contract year. Simon added: “We hope families who want to offer their support will come along and business people who want to find out more about NITAL, or who may have just taken on an apprenticeship, are welcome to attend the event.” To confirm attendance send an email to info@nitaltrainme.org.uk
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Picture the best of our county Calendar competition will show the best of the county > COUNTY OUR COUNTY is teeming with places of interest and beautiful views and photographers are being invited to submit photographs of the best of the county for consideration in a calendar for 2013. The calendar, which raises money for the county’s library services, will feature photographs from the Capturing Northamptonshire photographic competition that is running at the moment. Twelve photographs that show the best of Northamptonshire will be used and the invitation has been thrown open to anyone to send in their digital images. Although the theme is open to individual interpretation, all entries must have Northamptonshire at their heart. They must be taken in the county and entries must state where the photograph was taken. The closing date for entries is Friday 29 June 2012 and entries should be sent to friendsandvolunteers@ northamptonshire.gov.uk The photographers of the winning photos will each receive a free copy of the calendar. Full details of the competition, and the terms and conditions can be viewed at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk HISTORIC: Thrapston Bridge
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Student work displayed internationally > TRESHAM INTERNATIONAL acclaim awaits a student from Tresham’s BTEC Extended Diploma in Textiles. Sarah Winstanley had her design for a sculptural piece of clothing purchased by Desborough-based lingerie and swimwear company, Eveden to be displayed in their UK and New York offices. Students were asked to produce a sculptural clothing piece under the theme of ‘Bodies’ to celebrate the female form, ensuring that their piece could be worn by women of any shape or size by including secret panels. All students’ work was then showcased at a charity fashion show, culminating in an auction that raised £750 for Cransley Hospice. Materials for the project were donated by Eveden and included lace, elastic, padding, boning and fastening materials. Sarah’ s creation will be exhibited firstly in Eveden’s Desborough headquarters before being sent to offices in New York, where it will be displayed as part of an exhibition. A further four pieces were judged as highly commended produced by Danielle Wagstaff, Hannah Leaning, Mary Maggs and Daisy Aldwinckle. As well as having her work selected to be showcased by Eveden, Sarah, 18, from Corby
has been offered a week’s work placement with Eveden over the summer. After that, she will continue studying at Tresham and will be moving onto the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course. Sarah said: “I found the whole project really enjoyable yet challenging, having to make your piece adaptable to fit all sizes can be quite difficult. We were given free rein, which allowed us all to be as creative as we wanted. I am really pleased that my work has been selected by Eveden to display and I’m looking forward to completing work experience with them over the summer. After this experience I hope to progress into working in textile design once I complete university.” Liesl Goodman, Goddess/Elomi Design Manager with Eveden, said: “We feel that Sarah’s outfit fulfils all requirements of the brief set to the students. We like the way Sarah used bra wires to construct a very sculptural piece, and how it is truly a celebration of the female form. Sarah’s outfit is so highly creative, yet wearable. We like how the print works when worn, and her use of colour.” Sarah’s tutor, Chris Sonmez, added: “We are especially proud of the standard of the students’ hard work on the Eveden Live project. We are all very pleased that Sarah’s work has been chosen to be displayed for Eveden’s UK showrooms and then other lo-
Date with author > GREAT OAKLEY
YOUNGSTERS from Brooke Weston school met children’s author Darren Shan at an event held at Kettering Arts Centre. The best-selling author signed copies of his books, which include the Cirque du Freak and Demonata series and spoke about his career.
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LOOKING GOOD: Sarah Winstanley’s design that impressed the team at Eveden. cations, including New York. “The strength of the Textiles and Fashion course at Tresham is the breadth and range of work produced and each year students go on to progress in careers ranging from textiles, costume, contour, jewellery and accessories to craft, fine art, fashion illustration and print.”
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Summer drink-drive message is simple > NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NOW that the summer of celebration is well under way, so too is Northamptonshire Police’s anti drink and drug campaign. The campaign, launched at the beginning of this month, will see officers conduct breath tests on drivers as well as looking for signs of drug taking, to ensure they are not under the influence while driving. With key major events like the Euro 2012 and the Olympics following the Queen’s Jubilee this summer, the message from Northamptonshire Police is “there’s a lot to celebrate this summer…so if you’re drinking – don’t drive”. The campaign which supports the national crackdown coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), will see officers carrying out checks on roadsides to tackle those drivers who drink or take drugs and then get behind a wheel. Tests will be carried out at all times of the day and night, including first thing in the morning, as drivers are urged to think twice before getting behind the wheel the morning after drinking – when alcohol can still be in body. With the summer weather, street parties, barbecues, festivals and
football games, more people will be out and about enjoying a drink or two. Driving a vehicle when under the influence of drink or drugs will potentially risk peoples’ lives and those caught can receive a fine of up to £5000, a minimum 12 month driving ban and a criminal record. A total of 83 people were arrested for drink driving on the county’s roads during last summer’s campaign from 1 June to 30 June 2011. During the campaign, 686 breath tests were carried out which resulted in 83 arrests – 17 per cent of all drivers tested. Of all the breath tests conducted, 239 were carried out on under 25 year olds with 24 per cent being positive. Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, ACPO lead for drink and drug driving, said: “My message to those that are going to get behind the wheel is that they should stay away from alcohol and drugs. The consequences of not doing so can be devastating. It’s a simple decision for drivers, have fun but don’t drive. If you make the wrong decision, then our officers will be waiting to catch you. “Taking drugs or drinking before getting behind the wheel, can seriously impair you’re judgement. Don’t let a summer of celebration end at a police station.”
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Listen to a show with Head for the Highland show thousands of voices > OLD VILLAGE
THOUSANDS of people are expected to join in the fun at this year’s Highland Gathering, which celebrates the town’s rich heritage. This year’s Corby Show is on Sunday July 8 when The Charter Field in Corby Old Village will be transformed into a lively showground. The day’s activities, which include a fun fair and stalls, are traditionally an opportunity for Highland dancers and pipe bands to compete for coveted awards.
> THE CORE A TRUE Hollywood legend is touring the UK for the first time with his critically acclaimed The Man Of 10,000 Voices. Michael Winslow, best known for playing Sgt ‘Motor Mouth’ Jones in the hugely successful Police Academy films, can be seen at The Core at Corby Cube on Saturday June 16. This show is a true smorgasbord of staggering special effects and astounding sounds that won amazing reviews and sold every single seat during his month’s run at the Edinburgh Fringe last August. Michael Winslow can imitate the impossible using only his voice. Whether it’s the frenzy of Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar or a special treat for Star Wars fans. Tickets for the 7.30pm show are £15.50 (concessions £13.50) An enchanting show for two to four-year-olds and their families also comes to The Core. Award winning theatre company Catherine Wheels will bring White to life on Saturday, June 16 at 11am and 2pm. The beautifully strange world of White is about friends who look after
IN GOOD VOICE: Michael Winslow of Police Academy fame brings his unique show to Corby the birds and make sure the eggs stay safe. The show is part of Jump In festival that brings theatre to children across the Midlands. Tickets for this show cost £5.50 each, visit www.thecorecorby.com. Free make & do sessions, with activities themed around colour, will take place at 10am, 12noon and 1pm. To book for any of these shows call the ticket line on 01536 470470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com. ON A HIGH: The Highland Gathering is a popular fixture in the Corby calendar
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June 15 Kevin Bridges - Work In Progress, the Scottish stand-up comic tries out new work before embarking on a nationwide tour, at The Core, Corby Cube. 7.30pm. Tickets £18 but currently sold out, check the box office 01536 470470 for returns June 16 White - part of Jump In festival for children. At The Core, Corby Cube, 11am and 2pm, tickets £5.50, box office 01536 470470 June 16 Michael Winslow from Police Academy, best known for playing Sgt “Motor Mouth” Jones in the hugely successful films, Michael Winslow‘s show is a whirlwind of staggering special effects. At The Core, Corby Cube, 7.30pm, tickets £15.50, concessions £13.50, box office 01536 470470 June 21 Gulliver’s Travels, based on the classic book by Jonathan Swift, suitable for schools and family audiences aged 9 plus. At The Core, Corby Cube, 6.30pm, tickets £10, concessions £8, box office 01536 470470
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June 14 Knit and Natter, Corby Trades and Labour Club, women only knitting group. Come along and make new friends, learn, and make presents, 2pm to 4pm. June 17 Acoustic Session for Father’s Day at The Shire Horse, Willow Brook Road, Corby. Live music and full carvery lunch at two for £10. Call 01536 400321 for details.
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Play Mates Tuesdays 9.30-11am, Corby Old Village Community Centre, £1.50. Contact Kelly on 01536 201852 Little Angels Tuesdays & Fridays 9.15-11.30am, The Baptist Church Hall, Rowlett Road. Contact Ann on 01536 394824 Creative Play Wednesdays 1-3pm & Fridays 9-11am, term time only, Woodnewton a Learning Community, Rowlett Road. Contact 01536 265173 Song & Rhyme Time Mondays 9.30-11am, term time only, Woodnewton Learning Community, Rowlett Road. Contact Amanda on 01536 265173 Rhymetime Tuesdays 10.30-11am, Corby Library, free. Contact 01536 203304
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Festival time > CORBY WELDONFEST, the annual music festival, will be held for the first time at Corby Rugby Club on Saturday, June 23. The event kicks off on the main stage at 2pm with Corruption followed by Dirty Thunder, The Retro and The Dogs. Dirty Money is due on just be-
fore 4.30pm followed by Grounded, Burn City Burn, Deaf by Thirty, Feelgood and finishing off with The Cormitments. The tent for fans of indie, metal and punk music kicks off with The Incidents from 1.30pm and finishes with Apollo just before 7pm. Full details of the event are available on the website at www.weldonfest.co.uk
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Extension of electrification of main rail link is not ruled out > WELLINGBOROUGH THE FIGHT to get Northamptonshire’s main rail link electrified is gathering pace with council leaders from across the East Midlands joining forces to urge the Government to press ahead with the £500million project. And as civic leaders keep up the pressure, Transport Secretary Justine Greening has acknowledged the “strong case” for electrifying the Midlands Mainline. Electric trains already travel on the line from London St Pancras up to Bedford but, after that, only diesel engines operate to Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby. Campaigners say that electrification is the investment key to local economic growth. The Government is preparing to make a decision in July on whether the scheme should be included in Network Rail’s investment schedule for 2014 to 2019. Council leaders and business groups from across the East Midlands have now joined forces in the fight to make sure it gets the go ahead. They include Northamptonshire County Council leader Jim Harker and Paul Southworth, chairman
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In their letter to Mr Osborne and Mr Cable, the leaders have asked the Government to support proposals to upgrade and electrify the route to boost the regional economy. The letter is signed by seven council leaders, a deputy Lord Mayor and the chairmen of three local enterprise partnerships along the route. They say: “The upgrade and electrification of the Midland Main Line will improve the economic performance of towns and cities across the Midlands and north of England, which together are already home to over five million people and 2.1 million jobs. It will meet business demand for rail freight”.
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A RECORD-breaking number of pubs are preparing for the 10th Welland Valley Beer Festival. A special beer has been created for the festival that runs from this Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17. More than 200 real ales and ciders will be showcased in the pubs, scattered across the Welland Valley, with many also offering food and live entertainment. A free heritage 20-strong bus fleet will be running on Saturday, June 16, to enable festival supporters to sample ales without the need to nominate a driver. Details of the service are on the festival website including connection times at Market Harborough bus and railway stations. The festival programme is now available from all the pubs taking part and will be for sale on the heritage bus. David Fursdon, one of the festival committee, said: “A programme is a must to help you enjoy the festival to the
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WE ALL have our own views and feeling when it comes to The Royal Family, The Queen and what she actually does to benefit the country. There's one thing we can agree on, however, all of the pageantry over the past few weeks has made us all 'Proud to be British'. If you haven't heard already, you'll notice by today's traffic-jams, excessive bunting and cheers of 'joy', that HM The Queen is in Corby today. This got me thinking about 'Britishness', and how Scotland is so quick to try and opt-out of anything which appears to belittle their 'independence'. The announcement of The Queen's visit to Corby came at around the same time that the Scottish Parliament announced that they were going to be holding a vote, with the hope of taking the country in a new direction, and leaving the UK. The Scottish Parliament's symbolic vote appears to suggest that the two nations cannot live side-by-side, but does Corby not show the exact opposite? Today the people of Corby, both those originally from England and those from Scotland will be lining the streets to catch a glimpse of Her Maj, not because they're proud to be English; nor Scottish; but because they're proud to be British, and they're proud of everything that stands for. It's almost became my aim to make a point in all of the pieces I write, but I don't really think I need to conclude too much on this one - the point is loud and clear. The fact that we can proudly call ourselves 'British' and that we can freely step out onto the street this morning, and see The Queen of this nation of ours shows that we have a huge amount of independence and a great deal to be proud of, so why are weletting politics stand in the way of that? Have fun, today. If you agree with Spooner or have your own take on things why not comment on our Letters and Rants page in our next issue. Send your emails or letters to: hello@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Rain fails to ruin charity golf day Wet golfers help Air Ambulance > WELLINGBOROUGH GOLF CLUB LIKE many events this summer, the Federation of Small Businesses’ Golf Day was almost put in doubt by the weather, but nothing was going to stop the organisation raising vital funds for the Air Ambulance. Wellingborough Golf Club had its greens in perfect condition for the event, despite the wet weather, and most of those taking part managed to get to the seventeenth and eight- WINNER: Alan Price was the overall winner on the day eenth holes before having to resort to waterproofs. Alan Price of Marshman Price was outright winner, also winning the Nearest the Pin award, while John Hardwick won the Longest Drive. No-one made a hole in one, to the disappointment of sponsor Colin Hilbourne, The Garage at Blakesley, but Colin reported that he enjoyed the day (and evening) so much that he is actually taking up golf so that he can NEARLY THERE: Rob Sloan picked up the take part next year. runners-up prize.
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Jobless given chance by Tesco partnership Organisations work together to help long-term unemployed > ST MARK’S ROAD AROUND 100 long-term unemployed people living in the Corby area will soon be given a chance to get back to work. A new regeneration partnership has been signed, sealed and is soon to be delivered at the town’s new Tesco store currently being built in St Mark’s Road. The new partnership between Corby Borough Council, Tesco, Job Centre Plus and Tresham College will help people who have been unemployed for longer than six months. Under the terms of the Tesco Regeneration Project these key organisations have agreed to work together in order to ring fence 30 per cent of the jobs for the long-term unemployed. Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “Corby Borough Council is committed to working in part-
HELPING HAND: Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, signs up to partnership along with representatives from Tesco, Job Centre Plus and Tresham College nership with employers to ensure that local people can benefit from new investment and employment opportunities. “This partnership is an innovative way for us to ensure that jobs are local, sustainable and easily accessible to residents in the community. “These ring fenced job opportunities are helping unemployed people back into work and allowing local residents to really benefit from the Tesco investment in Corby.” The store is due to be fitted out in the autumn and prior to its eventual opening there will be a series of open days.
This will enable interested applicants to take part in the recruitment process. A job is guaranteed for individuals successfully completing the six to eight week preemployment training scheme. Benefit payments will continue during the course that will cover first aid, food hygiene, customer service skills and help with English, Maths and IT. The finished store is expected to include a customer cafe, hot food counter, in-house bakery and deli counter as well as an area dedicated to nonfood retail space.
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Artist’s solo show Guitars looking for a home > QUEEN’S SQUARE AN artist who was a driving force behind a new art gallery for Corby will be the first to use the venue for a solo exhibition. Agreements were due to be signed in early June to secure the future of a gallery at the old library above Queen’s Square in the town centre. And Corby Artists Network, CAN, has agreed it would be fitting to allow 85-year-old artist Jim Lockhart to be the first to showcase his work. The solo exhibition will run from Monday June 18 to Saturday June 30 at the freshly named Rooftop Gallery and Workshops. CAN’s Chair, Paula Boulton, said the steering group were delighted to give Jim the opportunity. “Jim came to me with the idea of trying to get a gallery and it is fitting that he will be the first to use the space to show a wider public his work,” said Paula. The retired draughtsman moved to Corby from Scot-
land and, like many others, has made the town his home. Paula and another CAN member Martin Steed have created a film about Jim’s life including his time as a Bevin Boy, during the Second World War, which will be running during the exhibition. Paula said: “Jim was one of many who migrated to Corby. It is a fascinating story and we hope people will take the time to call in to the gallery.” Fundraising is a key issue for CAN, which is planning a programme of workshops and exhibitions after finalising the deal with Northamptonshire County Council to lease the building. Jim was the oldest of the 41 artists to exhibit at the Corby Open 2012 Show that enabled CAN to test the strength of feeling about opening a gallery. The gallery’s opening times will vary but there will be updated information in the window if the space is closed. Alternatively Paula can be contacted on positivepaula2@aol.com
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United in trying to make a difference > CORBY AN INITIATIVE which is tackling anti-social behaviour and crime in Corby is looking for more people who want to make a difference. Corby Unity was set up by the Home Office to empower residents and help them find new skills through the Government’s ‘pathfinder areas’. Now the search is on for new members to join the steering group that meets once a month. The group, which already includes representatives from the community and agencies like the police and Corby Borough Council, is supported by Groundwork Northamptonshire.
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A spokesman said: “Corby Unity are keen to expand membership of the steering group, to ensure that all Corby residents are fairly represented. This is a great opportunity to be able to work with representatives from statutory agencies including the police and Corby Borough Council, and to play a part in shaping community activities and tackling local issues." The next meetings of the Corby Unity steering group are Thursday June 14, Thursday July12 and Thursday August 16, all meetings are at 7pm. For further details contact: Kimberley.Constable@groundwork.org.uk 07961 486022
A TRADITIONAL brass band is hoping to recruit brass and percussion players who want to start playing again, or inexperienced musicians keen to improve their skills. Corby Silver Band, which has a busy events
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The Third Man Leanne Mape’s story
money.” To add to the council’s woes, a recent District Auditor’s report is highly critical of the council’s handling of the THE INDEPENDENT Police Complaints Commission Kingswood Housing Development, citing “lack of clarity is to be asked to look into how Northamptonshire over invoices,” with payments totalling thousands of Police handled an investigation of allegations that a pounds being made without an invoice, “basic checks Corby woman was the victim of sexual exploitation not operated effectively” and that the council naively and rape by a group of Asian and white men from agreed to “bear the risk related to any overspend in conthe age of eleven. struction or losses incurred should sales receipts not The claims, similar to those surrounding the jailing last meet those anticipated.” As the report succinctly puts it, month of the sex grooming gang of nine Asian men from via lack of diligence and over sight of the project terms the Rochdale area, relate to events which happened over “effectively obliged the council to bankroll the project” 15 years ago. which the district auditor estimates will generate a £2.4 The woman at the centre of the allegations, Leanne million shortfall between “total costs and sales revenue Mape, is now 27 with a young son and in a stable relaand grant income.” tionship. She claims that from the age of 11 to 15 she was The report goes on to censor the council for relying “on the victim of systematic sexual abuse by a number of financial information and cash flow forecasts provided Bangladeshi men and others in Corby during the 1990s. by the project manager. However, given that the council “As an 11 year old I was a very vulnerable young girl. My bears all the risks in the event of non-performance and grandmother died when I was seven and then my paroverspends, there is little incentive for the project manents split up. I didn’t get on with my mother’s new partager to control costs effectively.” ner, so I went to live with my father. That is when I was The district auditor also raised serious questions as to introduced to some Asian men who were friendly with why council members were kept in the dark on “key asmy father,” said Leanne. pects of the scheme” with over £360,000 being handed She added: “At first they were kind to me. One, in particto a marketing company without any evidence of the ular, treated me like I was his daughter. He made me feel service provided and over-paying £24,000 to architects special. But unbeknown to me I was already being without supporting invoices. groomed for sex. I was a very vulnerable and mixed-up Equally worrying are the District Auditor’s comments of eleven year old child from a broken home with a father his review of the council’s management of The Cube and who just didn’t care. I was taken advantage of by men Gateway regeneration projects. He states that throughwho saw me simply as a sex object to be passed around.” out the project financial information was withheld and For the next four years Leanne says she was repeatedly “unfoundedly reckless statements as to cost stability sexually abused by a number of Asian and white men, were being made.” some of whom have become prominent within their In a stinging rebuke, the District Auditor went on to say communities. that the council “had lost control of the project” as far At the age of 14 she reported what was happening to her back as 2007. “Weak political control and alleged intimito the police. “I wondered if the same could possibly dation of senior officers by the (authority’s) Chief Execuhappen to my little sister,” she said. “I gave the police the tive (Chris Mallender, who has now left his position) to names of other girls involved with the group and full deassert his primacy were key factors in the council losing tails of what had happened to me and the names of my control of the project.” The report advised “that the abusers,” she continued, adding that she had been council takes immediate steps to eradicate the culture of placed on the “at risk” list by Social Services but was not fear and intimidation that seems to have taken control of taken into care, remaining with her father. its management affairs.” However, despite the excitement and, given the council’s A medical report at the time by a doctor at Kettering Perhaps, as the Queen is guided round The Cube, counhistory of fiscal mismanagement, questions must be General Hospital states “a history of systematic sexual cillors will seriously reflect on the District Auditor’s asked as to whether today’s jamboree has been properly abuse by a number of individuals over two to three words and, as custodians of ratepayer’s money and intercosted. years.” ests, will, in future, pay greater attention to their fiduciAfter all, The Cube is anything between £12 million and “Over the years I have been let down by a lot of people, ary duties. £33 million over budget --- taking into account the deincluding the police and Social Services. I admit I took sign and safety “flaws,” which must be rectified, and lifedrugs and self-harmed, but I was a young child, mixedlong maintenance. Then there is the guaranteeing of a up and lost, befriended by adults with ulterior motives £60,000 loan to the local football club, granted without and easy pray to being manipulated. council permission and the financial skulduggery at“I have been fighting for justice for a long time, but no tached to the Kingswood Housing development. one in authority appears to care. What upsets me is that THAT OUT of the blue telephone call with an unbeAnd now, for the first time, it can be revealed that some of my abusers have attained prominent positions lievable offer and all that is needed in return is a few ratepayers have lost the chance for the council’s coffers locally and that worries me,” she said. to be swelled by several millions of pounds after a major details, like your bank account information, ignore. Leanne has now set up a local self-help group, We Stand Put the receiver down immediately and forget or, if Together, which meets every week to help other vulnera- plot of land for a new Tesco development at Soothills the “offer-of-a-lifetime” comes in the mail rip it up, ble and frightened girls and young women from any cul- was sold by the council for a paltry £82,031. A subsepronto. quent valuation of the land put a figure of £8 million on tural background. Says Leanne: “From my experiences I know how difficult the plot if it had planning consent and, even without de- Wellingborough Council and Trading Standards are warning that “scammers” have targeted the area offering velopment permission, was valued at around £4 million! it is for a young person to tell someone they are being sexually abused and be believed. It is often very difficult Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 lays down fake lotteries, prize draws, slimming miracles and investment opportunities. that councils are obliged to “achieve best consideration to prove, particularly if the victim is a young girl from a Cllr Peter Morrall, chairman of Wellingborough Commureasonably obtainable in disposing of their property.” It broken or unhappy home and feels she has no one to nity Committee says: “Anyone, of any age, can fall for is unlawful for a local authority to sell off assets at an turn to for support.” under value greater than £2 million without the permis- scams, especially now as too-good-to-be-true and getrich-schemes appeal to people in difficult financial situsion of the Secretary of State. ations. For example, we know there are training scams However, a local authority, in balancing local needs under “wellbeing powers,” can agree undervalue dispos- targeted at people hoping to improve their employment als to encourage regeneration. To prevent distortion and chances but defraud them of all their money. “The scammers will only be stopped if people become discrimination Corby Council, in July 2008, resolved IT’S THE first big royal event after the four day Diaaware of the types of scams that are operating. If you that any property sold at a less than realistic price must mond Jubilee weekend. Today, Her Majesty, the be referred to the council’s senior policy committee. For think something is a scam don’t reply—throw it away, Queen, visits Corby. delete it or hang up.” some inexplicable reason the Soothill sale wasn’t reThe bunting is out, banners hanging from lamp posts Then contact Wellingborough Council, Action Fraud on ferred to the committee and members, apparently, are and two giant television screens have been put in place 0300 123 2040 or Citizens Advice on 08456 040506 and unaware of the multi-million pound loss. so locals can watch and enjoy the Queen tour the intergive them the details. Commented Cllr David Sims, leader of Corby Conservanational swimming pool and the new Civic Centre, The tive Group: “I am not against regeneration, but it is imCube. If you have any issues that you feel need to be ‘aired’ you portant that the council obtains value for money on any Along with the mayor and other dignitaries, the local can email The Third Man on: asset that it sells. While people are losing their jobs loburghers will also be on parade to be presented to HM thethirdman@extranewspapers.co.uk cally it looks as if the council is happily throwing away (21 Labour councillors, four Tories and 3 Lib Dems).
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EXTRA JUBILEE SCRAPBOOK BRAVING the cold and rain the crowds turned out for the Rothwell Jublilee Party in the Park. With the ongoing Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London adding to the occasion, the event provided a mix of fun, games, music, charity support and competition.
THE BAND PLAYED ON: Rothwell’s Over 60’s Club Band RAISING FUNDS: Amy Turner raising money for Prostate Cancer appeal CITY GENT: On my way to the City I thought I’d have my face painted and sit on the grass ICE CREAM FACES: And the kids too THE GUIDES AND BROWNIES: Lord Baden Powel would be proud
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EXTRA ALE & SCRATCHINGS on Father’s Day Two dapper gents. One chesterfield sofa. And a shared penchant for ruby red English ales, the odd packet of pork scratchings and the finest slice of Neapolitan pizza. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a tall drink and let’s share the often indecipherable musings of the modern man. IT’S FAIR TO SAY we live in times of technological wonderment. In this age of internet and iPhone, even the once dreaded task of shopping, for us bloke folk at least, has never been more pleasurable. The modern man can browse through cyber superstores that are blissfully queue free for 24 hours every day. And all this from the comfort of your own chesterfield, whilst still in your dressing gown, or less even, should the mood so take you. Being the self styled couch commentators that we are, this brand of shopping holds a certain appeal. Although fully clothed of course, normally in tweed. That reminded us we had to do a bit of shopping for Father’s Day, so we flipped our laptop lids, stabbed our delightfully buffed and polished digits at the usual buttons but oddly we got no response. The god of Google was not smiling on us that day. Alas overnight there was a spike in the wholesale price of aluminium and as such a febrile den of news-savvy ‘metallurgical re-appropriators’ (as is the politically correct term for thieving scallywags), managed to run off with
most of the local phone mast, thus rendering all internet connection abruptly disabled. So we were forced out into the high street, which sadly has gone the way of Woolies. It turns out that the greater problem is not what to buy, but where to buy it. There were admittedly still some shops dotted amongst the vacant lots, and they would have been fine if we’d have wanted to buy our dear pa a burger, bookie slip or some bargain booze as a token of our affections. With it we headed into the last bastion of Euro wonderment, the coffee house. After a little toing and froing, and a smattering of sign language, we secured our order of authentic Italian coffee in a Spanish titled Grande cup, by a rather pretty Latvian girl. And as we sat at our table with free wireless that also didn’t work, we once again started thinking. Why can’t we have a Man Mal - an entire shopping enclave designed exclusively with masculine needs in mind? The very thought of the shops it might contain got our hearts racing. Or maybe it was the Italian caffeine, or the Latvian girl reaching down to get more milk out the fridge. Shopping for shoes is a perennial pain
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Campaign calls for safer wheelchair access Disabled Motoring UK is gearing up to campaign for a change in legislation that will improve the safety of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). The charity believes it is a moral and human right for people who travel in a wheelchair to be able to purchase a converted vehicle that has been properly tested and is as safe as the original car. The ‘No Compromises!’ safety campaign will urge buyers of wheelchair accessible cars to demand sled testing certificates – the only way to check a vehicle is as safe as possible. The campaign will also seek to change legislation so that only ‘sled tested’ vehicles can be sold. Worryingly, the industry has seen up to 50 per cent of conversions that have passed other less significant tests fail the vital sled test. A sled test is similar to the crash testing seen on TV - a dummy is strapped into a wheelchair within the car, which is then put through head-on collisions to check that both the belts and their fixings are strong enough to withstand a real-life accident and keep the wheelchair user secure.
so that people don’t unknowingly purchase unsafe vehicles. Alongside this we will be educating people to make sure they ask the right questions before purchasing a converted car.” Constables Mobility’s Constables Mobility Managing Director David Constable, one of the experts supporting the campaign, explains: “People who travel in wheelchairs have a right to a vehicle that has been properly tested so they are as safe as possible in the event of an accident. I strongly believe that all companies who convert cars should only be allowed to sell them if they have been successfully tested after conversion – including being sled tested - so the vehicle meets and exceeds the latest European safety standards. It’s a moral and human right to have a car that has been converted safely.”
The reason testing is so vital after conversion to a wheelchair accessible vehicle is because converting a car is a complex process involving significant structural changes to the vehicle such as lowering the floor. If this is not done properly, and by experts, the car may be unsafe.
From 29 April 2012, wheelchair accessible vehicles have to meet both the European standard for the car before it is converted and pass additional tests which check the changes made during the conversion process. However, not every conversion will have passed the same tests and it doesn’t guarantee that sled testing has been carried out.
Helen Dolphin, Director of Policy and Campaigns for Disabled Motoring UK Disabled Motoring, said: “It is amazing that vehicles are being sold that may not be safe for the drivers and wheelchair users and we feel strongly that this must stop. We will be calling on the Government to change legislation
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Company car drivers call for better roads Company car drivers want to see more money going into improving roads as the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring¹ reveals that 85% of company car drivers do not think taxes are sufficiently reinvested in local roads. The Report also highlights that one third (33%) would support more toll roads to ease rising congestion. The Report into UK motoring behaviour and attitudes reveals frustrations at travel delays are a key concern for company car drivers who want solutions to the issues they face on the roads. Over 70% of respondents said that congestion is getting worse and three quarters (73%) want targeted improvements to local roads to relieve bottlenecks. The Report also shows that business drivers aren’t afraid to put their foot down and see speeding as a lesser crime than their private motoring counterparts. Nearly nine in ten (87%) company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, compared with less than two thirds (61%) of private motorists. It is no surprise then that business drivers are also more likely to favour no penalty for minor speeding offences - 38% of company car drivers are against speeding fines, versus 29% of private motorists. In addition, nearly three-quarters of company car drivers support different speed limits on similar classes of roads, reflecting the desire of business drivers to get where they need to go, fast. David Bizley, RAC technical director, said: “We recognise that company car drivers are under huge pressure to complete each journey as quickly and efficiently as possible, so the importance of maintaining roads to a high standard and speed restrictions are all key issues for those who drive for business.” “However, it is worrying that such a high number of company car drivers are breaking speed limits and view this as somehow less serious than other motoring offences. Good business must not come at the expense of road safety. “Helping business to keep moving safely is why we welcome the Government consultation on raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph. However, it is important that the limit is raised only on those stretches of motorway where it is appropriate to do so – not all motorways are sufficiently modern
motorists, however they are still feeling the pinch. Nearly half (48%) say they will have to cut down on the amount they drive if fuel prices continue to increase and have admitted to changing their driving style to conserve fuel (49%). As a result of these findings, the RAC is calling on Government to scrap the planned rise in fuel duty in August at a time when drivers are being hit by record fuel prices and are struggling to cope with the impact of high Satellite TV 5x2_Layout 1 30/04/2012 14:37 Page motoring costs. CONGESTION: Going nowhere. or well-designed to handle higher speeds at present. The RAC is also calling for more effective enforcement of speed limits to ensure 90mph does not become the new de facto limit.” Despite flouting speed limits, company car drivers are the least likely of all motorist groups polled by the RAC to take drugs and drive. The requirement by many employers that their drivers have a clean licence may explain why just 1% of company drivers say they have driven under the influence of drugs - 4% lower than the average figure across all motoring groups. The rising cost of motoring is shown to affect company car drivers less than other
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EXTRA LETTERS & LOCAL RANTS JUBILEE EVENTS A LOCAL WINNER Dear..EXTRA I was delighted with the success of the fantastic Diamond Jubilee events in both Weldon and Gretton over the bank holiday weekend. In Weldon we held a marching parade in honour of Her Majesty's sixty year reign followed by a day-at-the-races themed tea party complete with a 'Queen for the Day' and the Miss Weldon and Miss Priors Hall Carnival Princesses. In the evening there was a wonderful jazzthemed dance and huge crowds gathered to watch the historic lighting of the beacon. In Gretton there was a vibrant street party with dozens of stalls, family and group party tables and live music provided by a multitude of local musicians. Later in 2012 the Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Year will be commemorated by the planting of a time capsule to be unveiled by the next generation in fifty years' time. I would like to extend an enormous
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Dear..EXTRA The campaign to help scrap VAT on fuel for the air ambulance service is gathering pace. Indeed, my mail bag and Tweets I get on the subject illustrate just how close this appeal is to many peoples’ hearts. The number of signatures on the e-petition on cutting VAT for this valuable service now shows the incredible figure of nearly 149,000. So, well done so far to your readers for getting this important issue placed on the agenda – now let’s try and hit the 150,000 mark and keep the pressure on. The Air Ambulance is a vital part of our emergency services. Last year alone it carried out more than 19,000 missions. Your help will save more lives. Thank you. The petition can be found at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/29349 Yours sincerely, Derek Clark MEP East Midlands Dear..EXTRA Nene Valley Community Action offers a volunteering brokerage service in Wellingborough for people looking for volunteer placements. They currently have a wide range of opportunities available from Administration to Youth Work with everything in between. How about a placement that involves art, befriending, catering, driving, gardening, retail, training or trustee-
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Amazing but true. Eighty percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra. But why? As busy women we rarely take time out for ourselves. We dutifully have lil ones feet measured at regular intervals, arrange dentist and optician appointments for all, flea treatments for the pets and just buy new underwear when the old falls to bits, or we can’t breathe properly any longer. Famous comedienne Sarah Millican names that ‘taking the bra off at the end of the day’ action as BRT ( bra removal time ) and makes lots of noises in her act to demonstrate the relief in doing so, from twang to crash!! Any fans of Gok Wan will know that shameful moment when he steals a peek in the underwear drawer-how
many shades of grey are there? Therapy for me is sorting the drawer out, that brief ( pun intended ) but sweet moment when order descends, the matching is matched, the grey is evicted and the ridiculous (too small, too cheeky or worse ) tucked away for an more optimistic day. But how many of us suffer from aching shoulders and bad backs. This could be caused by a badly fitting bra. Mastitis and blocked milk ducts when breastfeeding can also be caused by too tight a fit. Any weight change of half a stone either way needs a refit! In the six years that I have been fitting only a handful ( not meant to be a pun but...) have been wearing the right size. Shocking, no just another example of
mums putting others before themselves. Ladies-save your back, your posture and your shape, get measured now! You deserve it. Clare Szurek, mother of three, owner of mocha-mama. The cafe for expectant and new parents and supplier of standard, nursing, nursing and sports bras. www.mocha-mama.co.uk mail@mocha-mama.co.uk *Just to advise mocha-mama won the #sbs award (small business Sunday )this week given by Theo Paphitis ( of Dragons Den fame ) this tops off nicely the Northants Entrepreneur of month award from Nigel Botterills Entrepreneurs circle. Go girl!
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Curtis runs in fourth > ATHLETICS A TOUGH five-mile course saw Corby’s Chris Curtis turn in a solid run to finish fourth in the latest round of the East Midlands Grand Prix. Corby Athletics Club played host to the fourth round of the series held at East Carlton Park. Matt Almond of Birchfield Harriers notched up a narrow victory over Gordon Lee from Leicester Coritanians in the race around the country park.
The home town athlete was six seconds adrift of third placed Andrew Siggers from Kenilworth Runners, who turned in a time of 27.23. Rebecca Hall of Corby Athletics Club finished second in the ladies section notching up a time of 30.58 just behind Nicki Nealon who won in 30.34. After four races with four races to go Corby AC is in seventh place with Bedford Harriers in first position. The final race is on Tuesday, July 3 at Milton Keynes.
Sport Makers honoured > SPORT VOLUNTEERS across the county were honoured as part of Volunteering England National Volunteers’ Week earlier this month, celebrating the fantastic contribution of the millions of volunteers without whose commitment many services, activities and clubs simply would not function. Northamptonshire Sport paid tribute to the fantastic work that almost 200 volunteers, also known as Sport Mak-
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Charity sets sights on £250,000 goal Three years left in bid to top sports dinner milestone > CHARITY EVENT ORGANISERS of one of Kettering’s biggest charity nights of the year remain on course to hit their winning goal of raising £250,000 to mark its 40th anniversary. This Rotary Charity Dinner, which once again had a great sporting line up, raised more than £7,500 towards the target, it has been announced. The annual event, which is held at Wicksteed Park, has been raising cash and entertaining guests since 1975 and is one of the longest continual fundraising events in the area. In its first 38 years it has raised more than £220,000 for good causes and organisers hope to hit £250,000 by its fortieth year in 2015. Past sporting greats who have entertained at the big night include boxer John Conteh, World Cup winners Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles, football manager Tommy Docherty and test cricket legend Fred Trueman. Speakers at this year’s event in March, which was attended by almost 300 guests, included England rugby union World Cup winner and British Lion Ben Kay and England football international Ray Parlour, who won the league and cup double with Arsenal. The evening is organised by the Rotary Clubs of Kettering and Kettering Huxloe and every penny goes to local causes. Good causes that have benefited in the past include the Keystone Escape Youth Centre in Kettering, the Kettering Eisteddfod, Cransley Hospice and the Kettering General Hospital Children’s Unit.
SPORTING SUCCESS [L TO R]: Dennis Bowden, Ray Parlour, Mike Farrell, Ben Kay and Mark Deutch at this year’s event Duncan Childs, who chairs the fundraising committee, said: “We raised £7,500 this year and it was a fantastic evening. “Plans are already in place for next year’s event, which will take place on March 21 and we will be announcing our speakers later in the year. “The dinner has become one of the highlights of the year locally and provides great entertainment. It’s also a wonderful way of raising money for good causes and every penny raised is spent locally. “We’ve had some great sporting stars over the years and memorable evenings. “There’s a lot of hard work that goes into the event, which has built up through the years and is one of the best attended events in the area. We’ve now got our eyes firmly focused on 2015 and its fortieth anniversary. “It would be wonderful to mark that occasion by hitting the £250,000 mark. To achieve that aim we need the continuing support of the community.”
Volunteers get down to the business of sport
Teams invited for Northamptonshire corporate sports event > CORPORATE GAMES SPORT and business get the chance to mix when companies put willing volunteers forward for the Northants Corporate Games’ 20 Companies: 12 Events challenge. Northamptonshire Sport and its partners are challenging companies in the county to enter a team into the games, which will see up to 20 companies compete in 12 events. Events include archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, fencing, football, golf, hockey, sailing, table tennis, touch rugby and volleyball. Participants don’t have to be experts as each session is run by the respective sport’s Governing Body and local clubs. Coaches will guide groups through the rules and help
them plan their tactics. Jo Danvers, Northamptonshire Sport Partnership said “We are looking for people who either already enjoy these sports or would like to try something new. It will be a great team building opportunity and a chance to have some fun.” 20 Companies: 12 Events, which started earlier this month, is open to all Northamptonshire workplaces, with the target of at least 20 companies taking part in as many sports as they choose. There is a charge from £20 upwards for each team, depending on how many sports they decide to try. For further information, visit www.northamptonshiresport.org/whatson/20 -1 2- corporate - sports or to enter a team, contact Jo Danvers on 01604 366254.
The events include: Archery Weds 20 June 6-9pm Teams of 4 Wellingborough Athletics Weds 18 July 6.30pm onwards Teams of 5 Northampton Badminton Sunday 24 June 11am-4pm Teams of 6 Northampton Fencing Tuesday 26 June 7pm-10pm Teams of 3 Towcester Football Friday 20 July 6.30pm-9.30pm 5-a-side Northampton Golf Friday 6 July 3pm onwards Teams of 4 Staverton Sailing Thursday 19 July 6pm–8pm Teams of 6 Pitsford Table Tennis Monday 2 July 6.30pm – 9pm Teams of 3 Wellingborough Touch Rugby Saturday 28 July 12-4pm 6-a-side Northampton