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CORBY skate park Adrenaline Alley now owns its 7.5acre premises, thanks to a £900,000 loan from Charity Bank.

The loan has enabled the charitable enterprise to buy the site, a multi-complex housing more than 120,000 sq ft of ramps.

Adrenaline Alley can now continue to expand and has the flexibility to adapt quickly to trends within the urban sports industry, ensuring its revenues continue to grow.

Now that it owns the freehold and no longer requires lease or rent agreements, it has increased its chances of winning new grant-funding to support new projects, as funders seek greater security for their own investments.

Adrenaline Alley was created

by Mandy Young and her hus-

Summer of fun with circle of friends YOUNGSTERS Seth and Charlie Baker are enjoying 5,000-times more fun this summer, thanks to a circle of friends at a very special Corby club.

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band Paul in 2002 after their son John was attacked in the street at the age of 14 because he was carrying a skateboard.

Following the attack they consulted with the local community with the aim of providing a safe and secure facility for young people to skateboard, BMX and scoot. The charity moved to its current location on Priors Haw Road in 2006 with the help of Alfie Buller, the original landowner.

Mandy, co-founder and development director, said: “Crucially, the funding has enabled us to take a big step towards sustainability and security for the future so we can continue John’s legacy. It means we have the freedom to adapt and change the facility and services we offer to move with the trends and, most importantly,

manage the charity in the best way possible.

“The backing we’re receiving improves our image, people’s perceptions of the charity and gives staff confidence that we’re here for the long term, safe in the knowledge that our business mission, vision and goals are worth investing in.”

David Laing, chairman of Adrenaline Alley, added: “As the charity grows, so does the number of children and young adults we cater for and we’re continually working with them to provide additional activities, such as our training club, weekly camera club, filming and art projects, volunteering and part-time work. Young people attending the facility can fulfil their potential, build confidence and skills and potentially gain work with us in

the future.”

The skate park, the largest of its kind in the UK, is constantly evolving to maintain its position as a leader in urban sports. Last month, it opened its new outdoor concrete plaza funded by WREN, an innovative park design for all types of skating.

Peter Hughes, Charity Bank regional manager, said: “Our mission is to support Adrenaline Alley in its mission to provide a safe and secure environment for young people to take part in urban sports. The charity describes itself as the ‘Wembley of Urban Sports’ and we welcome its aim to become a training academy, so that it can help other communities set up successful skate parks to enrich the lives of their young CRUCIAL FUNDING: Co-founder Mandy Young has welcomed the investment boost. people.”

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Rogue traders, not welcome!

A SCHEME to discourage rogue traders and curb distraction burglaries has been launched in Corby through the settingup of a ‘no cold-calling’ area.

High visibility signs indicating that the area is a no-go zone for cold-callers have been put up around Welland Vale Road in Corby – including Cedar Court, Maple Court, Rowan Court and

Velbert House – where elderly or vulnerable residents have previously been targeted.

Crime prevention packs, including door stickers, have been delivered to local residents, who are also being reminded not to open the door if they don’t know the caller.

The no cold-calling scheme, launched earlier this month has been initiated and funded by the

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Corby Community Safety Partnership, which includes Trading Standards, Corby Borough Council and Northamptonshire Police.

Residents are asked to call a special police hotline on 0345 23 07 702 to report any suspicious callers.

A list of Trading Standards approved workmen and traders can be found here: www.northamptonshire.gov. uk/approvedtraders

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Record numbers attend festival LOCAL I AM writing this after the success of the England cricket team last week. In my local pub, the landlord doesn’t hide his xenophobic tendency – he reckons if you don’t want to hear him sound off, you can drink elsewhere – and I suppose that’s fair enough.

Delirious with joy over the trouncing of the Aussie team, he summed up: “England must beat Scotland at football, otherwise we will never hear the end of it; we must beat Wales at rugby, otherwise we will never hear the end of it; we must beat Australia at cricket, otherwise we will never hear the end of it; and we must beat France at everything, full stop.”

Most people round the bar guffawed at this ‘wit’ – a couple of Scots and a Welshman included! Much amiable banter followed and the joke ad currently trending on social media created a lot of mirth: ‘Signed Australian cricket bat for sale – hardly used.’ Then an old one came up again: ‘What do you call an Aussie holding a bottle of bubbly? A waiter.’

Shortly afterwards, an American came in. Well-known in the pub for being hugely anti-racism, he regards the landlord as a dying breed only to be tolerated because the man is good at keeping quality ale.

Our Yankee chum – who has lived in the UK since he was a 1960s hippy – is in his 70s, very fit and charming in a Robert Wagner sort of way. He surprised everyone by saying his doubles tennis partner – an 80-year-old mega-spry Chinese gent who passes comments on all shots – gets on his nerves “like all Chinese men”. Aghast at this rather racist statement, he was asked to explain. “I have met many, spent a lot of time over there, but never met one who doesn’t claim to know everything,” he said.

It struck me that this isn’t about race at all – all this apparent dislike of nationalities other than our own. It’s about competition. In our case, as we cling to our island, it’s a struggle to retain a little pride in a tiny corner of the world. Our cricket team gave us some of that last week.

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LAST month’s Cottingham and Middleton Festival, held at Cottingham CE Primary School, attracted a record amount of visitors and raised £3,500 for the school and the village’s St Mary Magdalene Church.

Good weather drew crowds to the event, which offered a range of summer games and activities, including a bouncy castle, tombola, face-painting, train rides, circus skills and archery, as well as performances by local choir Valley Voice and musicians from nearby villages.

Everyone was invited to have a go on the Northamptonshire skittles table and marvel at ‘Buttercup’, the Garrett traction engine, both of which made a healthy contribution to the final total raised. Special thanks go to the ‘Made in the Villages’ stall, which raised £400 alone and almost sold out of handmade goods.

Taste buds were also well tickled with a gourmet barbecue from the Travelling Supper Club and cakes in the ‘Bake Off’ style Tea Tent, as well as drinks from Middleton’s Rockingham Forest Cider and the Warner Edwards Gin Bar. Festival organiser Angela Preston Jones said: “It was a terrific day out for the whole

family and we’re absolutely delighted with the record amount raised.

“Thanks to everyone who came along and also to our brilliant army of enthusiastic volunteers, who all gave so much of their valuable time to help make the event such a great success.”

FUN IN THE SUN: Good weather drew record numbers to the Cottingham and Middleton Festival. Above: Isabel Bamford, Tita Hall and Erin Joyce try out their stiltwalking skills while (above left) a visiting fire engine is thoroughly inspected by local people.

Plans for police and fire to share extended facility PLANS for the refurbishment and extension of the fire station in Washbrook Road, Rushden, have been submitted to East Northamptonshire Council.

The proposals are part of the on-going collaboration and integration between Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The extended building will provide additional office accommodation, enabling police officers currently based at Rushden police station to move to the fire station and share facilities with fire and rescue service staff.

Deputy Chief Constable Andy Frost said: “The police and fire services have worked in partnership for many years and one of best ways to bring about even closer working is by basing police and fire staff in the same building.

“We also need to make sure we have up-to-date facilities suitable for today’s policing, and many of our existing police stations are old, inefficient and expensive to maintain, including Rushden station.

“Policing the local community is about much more than a building though, and we are committed to retaining a policing presence in Rushden. If the planning application is approved, both community and response officers will be based at the fire station, which is already an established community facility in a central, accessible location.”

Chief Fire Officer Martyn Emberson added: “Sharing our premises with our policing colleagues provides a number of benefits and has

already proved successful in Thrapston, where police officers have been based at the town’s fire station since September 2013.

“Additional space is needed at Rushden to accommodate both police and fire teams properly, hence the plans to extend. I would like to reassure people that disruption will be kept to a minimum and, most importantly, fire services will not be affected during the building work.”

County council cabinet member for strategic infrastructure, economic growth and public protection, Councillor Andre Gonzalez de Savage, said: ”Our commitment to working smarter together has proven to be highly successful and we continue to incorporate joint working wherever possible.

“We welcome the support of the local community in this integrated operation.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds added: “Greater integration between police and fire services has been an important part of the police and crime plan, as is modernising the police estate.

“We need to make sure our buildings and facilities are fit for policing in the 21st century and it makes good sense where possible, financially and operationally, to share resources with our emergency service colleagues who share the same purpose of protecting the public and keeping our communities safe.”

Subject to planning permission being granted, there will be a tender process for the building contract, with the aim of starting on site towards the end of October 2015. Completion is anticipated

by March 2016.

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Woodland is a winner for fourth year running CORBY’S much loved and improved woodland has once again been judged as one of the best green spaces in the country and was awarded the prestigious Green Flag earlier this month.

The national Green Flag Award, which has been given to Hazel and Thoroughsale for the fourth consecutive year and is awarded by charity Keep Britain Tidy, is a sign to visitors that the ancient woodland boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.

The award scheme is the benchmark for national standards of parks and green spaces in the UK and a Green Flag Award denotes excellence and a healthy, safe, secure, clean and well-maintained environment.

The woodland has seen a lot of improvements over recent years that have opened up the space to make it a welcoming place for residents as well as wildlife.

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pathway, sculptures, picnic areas, signage and interpretation, forest school site and a woodfuel project. But probably most rewarding is giving the local community the skills with which to look after and protect the woodland for future generations.

International Green Flag Award scheme manager, Paul Todd, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating another record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award scheme.

“All the flags flying this year are a testament to the efforts of the thousands of men and women, both staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award.”

Thoroughsale and Hazel Wood is managed on a day-to-day basis by Corby Borough Council and the Friends of Thoroughsale and Hazel Wood Group, which comprises more than 60 local volunteers committed to raising the standard and protecting the woodland.

The volunteers meet daily to undertake a range of conservation work.

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WOODLAND WONDERLAND: Corby Mayor Peter McEwan shows off the flag, with woodland volunteer Nick Eades and Max Kilpatrick – a youngster who enjoys the Muddy Monday sessions.

Celebrate the work of the Bard

THERE will be Much Ado About Corby next weekend when local performers, musicians, artists, mime artists and jesters raise the curtain on their first outdoor event.

Take along a rug and a picnic and cross your fingers for nice weather because, on Saturday August 22, the Core Producers – a group of talented young people – are presenting ‘Much Ado About Corby’.

The event includes bite-sized fun chunks of the Bard – two performances of Macbeth – plus live music, comedy, poetry, craft stalls and more in Coronation Park, Corby, from 2pm to 9pm.

Michelle Ferguson is project co-ordinator (Young People Commissioning), at The Core at Corby Cube – which provides support, training and mentoring for local people and the chance for them to design and lead their own projects. Michelle told Extra Local: “The Corby Producers is a free group that meets weekly at The Core, run by myself.

We apply for funding to put on our own events within Corby and learn about art events and event management.

The group is for those aged over 14 to 25, of all abilities and experience. Within the group you can gain your arts award, bronze through to gold. Next Saturday is our first big outdoor event, organised by the young Core Producers, with funding from Made In Corby’s Big Ideas – so we are very excited and nervous!”

Much Ado About Corby is supported by Made In Corby, which is funded by Arts Council England as part of its national Creative People and Places programme.

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Event ‘to put community heart back’

A PUBLIC community day is being held at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough today – Friday – from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Run in partnership with Orbit Heart of England and Rockingham Forest Housing Association, the aim of the day is to put the heart back into the community.

Elaine Bradshaw, Orbit Heart of England housing officer, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to come together and put some spirit back into the community. We’ve got a great range of agencies and organisations coming along.

“There will be the chance to relax, enjoy an ice-cream, have a kick around and just get to know each other.”

Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, added: “You can even bring along your unwanted electrical items, batteries, textiles and mobile phones and we’ll recycle them for you. Everyone from the Crow Hill estate is welcome.”

Agencies attending include: East Northamptonshire Council: Community Safety, Environmental Protection and Waste Management; Community Law – free legal advice, debt advice, welfare benefits and housing advice service; Spurgeons (Children’s Centre) – services for under 5s; Northamptonshire Police community policing team; Northamptonshire ACRE – rural wellbeing service bringing advice, information and signposting support for older people; Jobcentre Plus; Evolve Your Future; Olympus Care Services – employment and disability service, work choice programme; Countrywide grounds maintenance and Orbit Estate Services – on hand to help tidy unruly gardens; Willmott Dixon (maintenance contractors) – supplying paint and brushes to paint some fences; Service Six – outreach youth service; Birmingham Illegal Money Lending Service; Northants Fire and Rescue Service; Northamptonshire Neighbourhood Watch – bike marking service.

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Air cadet Eve leads the way

HIGH FLIER: Cpl Pavitt with her Air Cadet Leadership Course Badge.

Free childcare on offer PARENTS and carers are being encouraged by Northamptonshire County Council to find out whether they are eligible for free childcare and education for two-year-olds.

Families could benefit from up to 15 hours free childcare a week with an approved nursery, childminder or preschool and parents who receive Working Families Tax Credit with an income of no more than £16,190 are eligible for the scheme, which is available across the UK. Applying for a free place will not affect families’ benefit entitlement.

It is estimated that there are around 3,380 eligible two-year-olds in Northamptonshire, yet only 1,650 families are taking advantage of the free childcare.

Cllr Heather Smith, county council cabinet member for children and families, said: “This scheme is a fantastic way for parents to benefit from childcare they might otherwise not be able to afford.

“Good early years education can greatly benefit a child’s learning, development and social skills. That’s why we are inviting parents to find out if they are eligible for free childcare with an approved early years provider in Northamptonshire.”

Parents can find out if they are eligible for free childcare by visiting www. northamptonshire.gov.uk/2yearfunding.

Taxi driver is fined

A TAXI driver from East Northamptonshire has been fined £900 by magistrates, after operating a plated vehicle without the appropriate licence.

The Northampton court heard that Marcus Smith of Rushden had his licence suspended for six months from December 2014 by the Licencing Panel Committee at East Northamptonshire Council (ENC).

Following an altercation with a member of the public in February 2015, ENC was given proof that Mr Smith was still operating as a taxi driver with no licence.

In March 2015, Mr Smith was seen driving his plated vehicle by ENC’s licensing officer and was subsequently cautioned, leading to the court case earlier this month.

Mr Smith was fined £400 for operating a taxi without a private hire driver’s licence, £200 for both occasions he was proven to be doing so. He was also ordered to pay £500 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

Cllr Glenvil Greenwood-Smith, chairman of the Licensing Committee, said: “This was first-class work by the licensing officer. Unlicensed drivers who ply for hire are not insured and therefore pose a serious risk to public safety. All legitimately licensed private hire vehicle drivers are required to wear their private hire vehicle badge and the vehicles display a council plate on the rear.”

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CORPORAL Eve Pavitt, of the 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, has recently returned from one of the toughest courses the air cadet organisation has to offer – the Air Cadet Leadership Course.

Cpl Pavitt spent a week at Royal Air Force College Cranwell, the home of officer training in the Royal Air Force, learning all about what it takes to be a leader.

The course, which runs over seven packed days of fieldcraft training, command tasks and navigation training, with inspections and interviews along the way, really puts the cadets to the test.

At the culmination of the course, a parade and presentation ceremony was held in front of course staff, parents and the AOC 22 (Training) Group, Air Vice-

Marshal Andrew Turner CBE MA MSc BA FRAeS FCMI RAF. Throughout the week, Cpl Pavitt, who was a Flight IC for the final parade and Deputy IC for the whole course, gave her all and her efforts really paid off – she was awarded a merit overall.

Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T) said: “What an outstanding achievement and one Cpl Pavitt should be really proud of. Courses like these really do put the cadets to the test and to come away with a merit is no mean feat.

Well done Cpl Pavitt.”

If you’re aged between 12 (School Year 8) and 16 and are interested in becoming a Royal Air Force Air Cadet, attend the open day on Saturday October 3 from 10am to 2pm at Corby squadron’s headquarters on St Mark’s Road, call: 01536 601615.

Charity stars on primetime national TV

Girl, 4, hurt in accident

A FOUR-year-old girl was air lifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital after a traffic collision in Earls Barton.

The girl was a pedestrian in the road when the collision with a black Ford Fiesta – driven by a 35-year-old woman – happened, at about 4pm in Station Road, on Sunday August 2.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision that has left the youngster in a critical condition.

Anyone with information, or who witnessed this incident, is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on: 0800 174615.

Business after blaze

A FIRE last month destroyed East Northamptonshire Council’s fleet of six waste trucks.

Police believe the blaze on Saturday July 25 at the Kier Environmental Services depot in Chelveston was a result of ‘accidental ignition’.

Kier organised replacement vehicles to collect residents’ refuse, recycling and food waste, and it was business as usual for the collections crew with residents asked to put out their bins as normal at 7am on collection day – although collection timings differed slightly.

Do you recall Trieste?

THE inspirational achievements of a charity based at Grafton Park Lodge, Grafton Underwood, are being promoted this month to millions of people as it takes centre stage on ITV. EquATA (Equine Assisted Therapy Association) has been selected for stardom because of the life-changing work it does with National Lottery funding. A film on EquATA will be broadcast before popular primetime programmes throughout August as part of a new National Lottery advertising campaign.

Located in woodland just outside Kettering, EquATA uses the natural environment, specially selected horses and a qualified mental health team to provide tailored therapy sessions for a range of zpeople, including those with mental health issues and children on the autistic spectrum.

EquATA is unique in offering therapy sessions for the whole family where one, or

more, of the children may have autism and/ or ADHD. Jo Hawkins, co-founder of EquATA, said: “We are a small charity and are so thrilled to have been chosen to star on television.

“National Lottery funding has been vital to our success, helping us work with 950 families in the past six years.

“The difference that equine therapy can make is quite astounding – parents have reported a positive effect on family and school life since taking part in our activities with the horses and ponies. Children, who previously found it impossible to communicate, have started interacting more with their family and teachers.

“We are proud of the work we do and delighted the benefits of equine therapy will be seen in homes across the nation.”

Jackie O’Sullivan, from The National Lottery, said: “Every week, National Lottery players raise £34million for charities and projects across the UK. These films are a great way of highlighting the hard work and dedication of staff and volunteers at Lotteryfunded projects like EquATA, who make such a difference to people’s lives.”

The ITV advertising campaign celebrates the role of National Lottery players in supporting more than 450,000 projects across the UK. Since 1994, National Lottery players have raised more than £33 billion for arts, education, environment, health, heritage, sport and voluntary projects.

EquATA received £11,815 in National Lottery funding from the BIG Lottery Fund, one of the distributors of funding.

View the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Gwud_WLrPCg&feature=youtu.be MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Photos taken at the charity are courtesy of Dylan Nolte and the Camelot Creative Studio.

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DID you serve in the Free Territory of Trieste between 1945 to 1954? If so, the British Element Trieste Force Association – formed in 2004 for those ex-servicemen – wants to hear from you.

Although the association’s members average around 85 years of age, organisers are still hoping to recruit new members.

There are opportunities to meet old colleagues through a quarterly magazine and association website: www.betforassociation. org Trips to Trieste have been arranged and area meetings are held in various parts of the country. Annual meetings are also held at different locations, the next is near Lichfield in March 2016. A visit to the National Memorial Arboretum is planned to coincide with the eighth anniversary of reforming the association in its present form. If you are interested or know someone who may be – call David Griggs, on: 01665 589289, write to: David Griggs, Membership Secretary, British Trieste Force Association, Suilven, Ellingham, Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5HA. Or email: dagriggs@btinternet.com

Building site burglary

BURGLARS broke into a building site on Christopher Close in Desborough, just off the Rothwell Road and stole 35 reels of electrical cable, a generator, power leads, a power adaptor and a bag of tools.

The burglary happened overnight between Monday July 27 and Tuesday 28th.

Teenager hurt by air gun

WITNESSES are being asked to come forward following an incident in which a teenager was injured by an air pellet on Friday July 31.

The incident happened in Corby between 10.30pm and 11.45pm near the Jubilee Avenue/Gainsborough Road roundabout.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, and a friend were standing next to railings at the bottom of Jubilee Avenue when a car drove past. A passenger in the car fired an air gun at the boys and pellets hit the victim in the lower leg causing minor injury.

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ANYONE with any information about any of the above crime incidents can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111, or use the anonymous online form: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

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‘Remarkable’ hospital team thanked for saving mum and baby A MUM and dad want to say a public thank you to Kettering General Hospital staff who successfully supported the birth of their baby.

Heather and Dean Fisher, from Corby, have thanked teams from maternity, surgery, anaesthetics, paediatrics and neonatal intensive care after all of them were involved in Heather’s complex delivery, which lasted more than four hours.

Mother-of-five Heather (36) and baby Jasmine – who was born on Thursday July 30 – are both doing well now, but two weeks ago things were very different.

Mrs Fisher, who is manager of jewellery shop, said: “We knew I would have a high risk pregnancy because the scans had shown that my placenta was implanted low in the uterus very close to scar tissue from previous caesarean sections, which meant that I was at a risk of significant blood loss.

“We also knew that it was likely that Jasmine was going to be born premature and that was going to be risky, too.”

Plans were made for Mrs Fisher to have baby Jasmine at a specialist unit in Leicester, but she went into labour early and – rather than risk moving – the family chose to have the birth at Kettering General.

The hospital then quickly prepared a team of specialists to support Jasmine’s birth – which was ten weeks premature.

An 11-strong team of staff from various KGH departments were involved in the care of Heather and Jasmine, including consultant obstetricians, Mr Sunil Doshi and Mrs Adeeba Nishtar, consultant general surgeon Mr Salem Al-Hamali, consultant anaesthetists Anjali Bilolikar, Nigel Dunk, and Asquad Sultan, and paediatric registrar Dr Mya Mya Yee, along with other experienced doctors, nurses, midwives and theatre staff.

Dad Dean, a finance and IT director, was

THANK YOU: Right, Dean and Heather Fisher with baby Jasmine surrounded by hospital staff who cared for them.

Above, baby Jasmine Fisher on NICU, post ventilation. present throughout the birth and saw the team at work. He said: “I knew that it was a very dangerous situation. Heather actually lost nine litres of blood during the birth – and the human body only holds five.

“But using a special cell saver machine, the team were able to filter her blood and feed it back into her. Even so, it was a very serious situation.

“I was incredibly anxious, but I was very well supported throughout while the teams involved got on with the job and saved Heather and Jasmine.”

Mrs Fisher was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) where other specialists continued her care, including consultant anaesthetists Dr Nigel Dunk and Dr Jan Szafranski, Dr Abi Noah and the ICU team.

She was under sedation for several days while her body healed. She then moved to the high dependency unit in Labour ward before a stay on Rowan Ward and was discharged on July 26 Baby Jasmine was born weighing only 3lbs 12oz (1.7kg) and was transferred into a resuscitaire cot immediately in theatre before being moved to the nearby Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Sister Jane Lafferty in NICU said: “From

State-of-the-art gym opens Report by Aneeka Jivraj.

RESIDENTS in Wellingborough came together last month to celebrate the opening of the town’s brand new gym, Fit4Less, at the Swansgate Shopping Centre.

After a series of setbacks, local people were delighted that the gym was finally open for business.

The new gym includes a fully-equipped weights section, a unique rig and a stateof-the-art studio filled with spotlights and surround-sound. The gym offers a variety of classes, including Les Mills body combat, spin classes and zumba – and even provides a ladies-only circuit training class.

The owner, businessman Umesh Jivraj, was overwhelmed at local people’s positive response: “Due to various setbacks, I was not expecting such encouraging feedback

from those who attended the opening on Thursday July 2, yet an impressive number of people even signed up on the day. I couldn’t have been happier.”

Deputy Mayor of Wellingborough, Councillor Graham Lawman, one of the VIPs attending, officially declared the gym open to many eager Fit4less members and staff.

General manager of the new gym, Stuart Skinner, expressed his gratitude to all those who attended the official opening: “On behalf of everyone here at FitForLess – Wellingborough, we would like to thank everyone for coming, thanks to all those who made it happen and a special thank you to Cllr Lawman.”

For enquiries about membership, contact general manager Stuart Skinner on: 01933 522015 or visit: www.f4l.com/wellingborough for details.

theatre, Jasmine went direct to our neonatal intensive care unit and for a short time needed a ventilator to help her breathe.

“After six days, she was moved into our special care unit where she is doing well – but will stay with us for another four weeks.”

Mr Fisher, and the couple’s other children Josh (18), Jordan (17), Jacob (13) and nineyear-old Lewis, were able to visit Jasmine in SCBU. Mr Fisher was able to sleep in a special relatives’ area in intensive care to be close to his wife. Staff kept a diary and took photos of Jasmine during the first few days while Heather was unconscious in ICU. Mr Fisher said: “We just wanted to say a very public thank you to all the wonderful staff at the hospital who have supported us so well. The standard of care and support was fantastic during a very difficult and

worrying time.”

Mrs Fisher said: “When I woke up in ICU after the third day I saw Jasmine for the first time. It was just so amazing. We want to thank the many people involved in our care.”

Mr Fisher added: “All the staff involved have been remarkable. They saved the lives of my wife and baby, but also the mother of our four other children. They supported us every step of the way and we just wanted everyone who was involved to know just what it has meant to us.”

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Mr Sunil Doshi, said: “This was quite a rare and unusual situation that only occurs very infrequently. All the teams involved worked very well together for this successful outcome. We are very pleased to see Heather and Jasmine doing so well.”

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Steve’s ‘Friend’ guilty of murder ‘SHATTERED and broken forever’. That’s how the family of Rushden man Steven Smith say they feel since his murder last October by a man he called a friend.

The family issed a statement at Northampton Court Court last week after murderer Danny Beaumont was convicted following an eight-day trial. The statement continued: “Nine months after our lives were turned upside-down, we have finally received justice for Steven. But it will never bring him back.”

The court heard how Beaumont (27), also of Rushden, stabbed Steven in the early hours of Saturday October 25 in Trafford Road, Rushden, following an argument between the two men at the home address of Steven, his partner and three children.

Beaumont took this argument a step further by arming himself with a

GUILTY OF MURDER: Danny Beaumont. deadly weapon and then using it.

Detective Sergeant Paul Hamilton from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), Major Crime Team, said: “We welcome the verdict of the court today. Stephen lost his life in an alcohol fuelled argument that got out of control. Once again we are dealing with the death of a person in a location where he should have been safe.

“This is a killing that

is hard to comprehend.

Following the argument and initial injury, Danny Beaumont chose to continue to use a knife, stabbing Steven for a second time, rather than seeking to help his friend by calling for medical assistance.

“The consequences of what he did are absolutely tragic. Steven’s family, partner and three young children have been left totally devastated by what has happened. They are struggling to come to terms with the loss of Steven at the hand of a person who he called his friend.

“The part that drink and drugs played in this tragic incident is hard to quantify, but it is a factor and should serve as a warning to all those who choose to take drugs and alcohol.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Steven’s family and his three children at this time.”

Rushden man jailed for 16 years after raping a child FIT FOR PURPOSE: The brand new gym was officially opened for business earlier this month. Director Umesh Jivraj is pictured with financial partner Adam Lothian, relationship manager at The Royal Bank of Scotland, which has backed the Wellingborough franchise.

A RUSHDEN man has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for the rest of his life after raping a five-yearold girl.

Stuart Eldridge was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the crime, Thirty-seven-year-old Eldridge, pictured, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Thursday July 30.

Re-appeal for help

POLICE are re-appealing for information following an incident in Cedar Road, Kettering, when two 11-year-old girls were approached by a woman who told them their mother had sent her to fetch them.

Knowing this was not true – and not recognising the woman – the girls did not speak to her and went into a nearby shop.

The woman was driving a dark green Vauxhall Zafira (pictured). A teenage girl was seen to get into the car a short time later and it is believed she had been to the nearby Londis store and knew the driver.

Police are keen to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, which happened on Thursday July 2, between 5.15pm and 5.45pm.

The driver was a white woman, in her mid-30s, with long brown, chest-length hair. She was wearing a black T-shirt, light blue jeans and brown boots. She also had a dark blue lanyard around her neck.

The passenger was white, in her early teens, with light brown hair that was tied up. She was wearing a white T-shirt, skinny blue jeans and black trainers with white laces and soles and had a backpack.

Anyone with information can contact Corby CID on: 101, quoting incident number 528 of July 2. Or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Sniffer dogs aid tobacco raid

MORE than 1,000 packets of illegal cigarettes have been discovered in a series of raids in Northamptonshire.

With the help of trained sniffer dogs, Northamptonshire Trading Standards officers and local police uncovered the illicit cigarettes, plus 100 pouches of illegal tobacco, concealed in premises in Corby and Northampton.

The raids – on Thursday July 16 – harnessed the help of sniffer dogs Yo-Yo, Phoebe and Scamp from BWY Canine.

Investigations are now on-going as a result of the raids.

ON THE SCENT: Scamp gets to work.

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Funds mean fun for academy youngsters

THE school holidays are offering five thousand times more fun this summer for pupils at The Maplefields Academy in Corby – which caters for youngsters with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties. The academy has been awarded a £5,000 funding boost!

The Maplefields pupils, aged from five to 18, all need activities to occupy them in the holidays, as they can’t attend local authority clubs or disability groups due to their particular needs.

So the £5,000 Community Award from the OneFamily Foundation will now enable Maplefields to run tailored and VITAL FUNDING RECEIVED: Holiday Club fun for Corby’s Maplefields pupils and inclusive Holiday Club activities, building pupils’ self-esteem and social skills and their families. giving their families some respite.

Corrina Bradshaw, OneFamily customer and supporter of Maplefields Academy via the Maplefields Circle of Friends, said: “We feel these children are, in some ways, children forgotten by the system, as they are in most cases ‘outside’ of the usual school holiday care provision.

“The Holiday Club will also help sibling relationships, as strong family support is imperative, ensuring the club will benefit not just the pupils but the wider community.

“We hope that through our work we are helping people be tolerant of the needs of others, while giving these children fun memories to cherish. We’re so thankful for our award and would like to express our

Atten-tion! Cadets bring their Force home THE first cohorts of The Brooke Weston Trust Combined Cadet Force have taken part in a celebratory passing-out parade to mark gaining independent status.

Since September 2014, the BWT CCF has partnered with Oundle School’s Cadet Force as part of the Cadet Expansion Scheme. It has now been given the go-ahead to stand alone as a CCF in its own right.

Second Lieutenant Matt Isherwood, Contingent Commander of the Brooke Weston Trust CCF, said: “My fellow officers and I are extremely proud of the progress our cadets have made since September last year. The last week of our term provided the perfect

opportunity for this inaugural generation of Brooke Weston Cadets, to hold their first formal independent parade.

“The finale to the parade included a ‘passing out’ ceremony, where the cadets returned their Oundle School CCF beret in exchange for the beret and cap badge of our affiliated regiment, The Royal Anglian Regiment (pictured right).

This formally marked the establishment of the very first Brooke Weston Trust CCF Platoon.”

In 2012, the Government announced plans to launch the Cadet Expansion Programme, which aimed to have up to 100 more cadet units in state-funded schools by 2015. In the latest budget, a further £50m was allocated to support more cadet programmes. Brooke Weston Trust has four academies taking part in the scheme with a fifth joining next month.

The parade (pictured left), held at Corby Technical School, was organised to mark Brooke Weston Trust moving away from their original partnership with Oundle School.

Corby Business Academy student Sonny Dalziel said: ““I learned a lot of things this year such as self discipline and how to work well in a group.

“We have all worked very hard and we’ve been looking forward to showing people what we can do in the parade.”

Busy first day for county’s new police chief THE county’s new Chief Constable, Simon Edens, joined the Force’s latest recruits as they were sworn in as special constables last month.

Mr Edens and the six volunteer police officers took their attestation before Justice of the Peace, Steven Marsh, at a ceremony at police headquarters in Northampton on July 27.

The attestation was the culmination of Mr Edens’ busy first day with Northamptonshire Police, which he spent out and about meeting officers and staff across the county.

Mr Edens (pictured far right and with volunteer officers, left) began the day with colleagues at Kettering for an early shift briefing, before going to Oundle to meet officers working as part of the Futures Programme.

Following a visit to the ‘pop-up’ community shop in Oundle town centre, where officers were spending the day meeting local people and finding out about local issues and priorities, he went on to meet colleagues at Wellingborough and Weston Favell police stations.

He said: “I have very much enjoyed my first day with Northamptonshire Police. Protecting people from harm is at the heart of what I do, at the heart of what policing does. The ambition of creating the safest county in England is an extremely exciting, exhilarating and indeed motivating ambition and it’s one that we’re committed to and one we will pursue.”

sincere gratitude to all those who voted.”

As a OneFamily customer, Corrina applied for the funding from the OneFamily Foundation. Although only OneFamily customers can nominate a community project for funding, the public is encouraged to show support via an online vote, with winning projects those that secure the most votes.

OneFamily is a mutual organisation providing investments, savings, health and life insurance products to help families work together to meet the financial demands of modern life.

The OneFamily Foundation redistributes a portion of the organisation’s profits and intends to make £5 million available to customers over the next five years to help them, their families and their communities.

The Foundation has also helped hundreds of customers with personal grants since its launch in 2014 and its funding pot is made possible due to the financial stability of the customerowned organisation.

Anna Drabble, head of community at OneFamily said: “It’s incredibly satisfying to know that our funding will be put to such truly great use, directly benefiting not only the pupils of Maplefields Academy, but also their families and the wider community.

That’s what our funding is all about.”

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The Brooke Weston Trust CCF first started training with Oundle School CCF in September 2013 – staff from the trust secondary academies were engaged in formal military training, enabling them to ‘hit the ground running’ with qualified and competent staff. The Armysection CCF then continued last September, with students participating from Brooke Weston Academy in Corby, Corby Business Academy, Kettering Science Academy and Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech.

Last month, the 20 inaugural cadets joined with Oundle School cadets in a week-long camp at the British Army’s Barry Buddon Training Camp near Carnoustie, Scotland. They took part in exercises utilising the skills learned throughout the year, culminating in a 36-hour field exercise and an extended day on the ranges.

Next month, 30 more cadets will join the BWT CCF and the current 20 cadets – in their second year – will take leadership roles.

Group Captain (Rtd) Nick Sharpe, chief executive of East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association, said: “We have been delighted with the progress Brooke Weston Trust has made in establishing themselves as a CCF unit and believe this was the perfect time to hold the ‘passing out’ parade.”

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Epiphany prompted rollercoaster career ride from Kettering to LA Dramatic switch via EastEnders and Downton TWO years ago, Kettering-born James Sebastian quit his secure, well-paid recruitment job in the City of London to follow a dream. It has proved to be a reality that is now taking him across the Atlantic.

It all started in the midst of a mundane, Sunday morning task, when some soulsearching over a hot ironing board led to what can only be described as an epiphany!

Randomly – but correctly as it turned out – he turned to a career in acting and his firstever foray into the world of TV and film saw him audition for a major role in EastEnders.

Since then, he has headlined in a feature film (Silent Hours), with Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville and completed his first Indie film, in which he plays the lead.

Now James (28), a former Bishop Stopford School pupil who says he had no early aspirations to tread the boards, is filming a new sitcom – a hybrid of The Inbetweeners and The Office – that is optimised for smartphones (and will be available on iTunes Store once completed). And, because lately he has been touted by an actors’ agency in Los Angeles, he is also in the process of getting an acting visa for the States.

This rollercoaster career ride got off to a relatively quiet start, with diligent James achieving a BA (Hons) degree in marketing.

Subsequently, he moved to London, but landed an unrelated role. He told Extra Local: “I never really had an interest in drama from a young age, I was more of a sports kid (football, tennis, athletics). I got my GCSEs and A-levels (biology, sports education, business studies – nothing drama-related) and went to university.

“During the later stages of my degree, like most, I started thinking about my future (career, family, etc). The thought of a marketing career wasn’t really setting my world on fire. After graduating, I kind of fell into recruitment. The potential in salary was a huge draw to this profession. I worked for a company in the heart of London that specialised in contract staff in IT across Europe. But it was my colleagues who made it so enjoyable – we all worked extremely

hard, but had fun, so going to work was an absolute pleasure.”

The job paid handsomely, but after an initial spending spree, James settled back into a fairly frugal lifestyle – going to the cinema or watching DVDs at home.

His career path came under the spotlight one evening as he was watching ‘Men of Honor’ starring Robert DeNiro and Cuba Gooding Jr. He thought, ‘I could do this’.

James said: “With hindsight, the ‘acting seed’ was planted in my head at that moment and ultimately was the catalyst for my decision to change career.

“A few months later, I was still working in recruitment. But one Sunday, after ironing my five shirts for the week – which was by far the worst part of my routine – I decided I wasn’t happy with the path I was going down. On Monday morning, I handed in my notice.

“The next six months were extremely difficult because I didn’t know what I should do. I didn’t know if acting was something I should look into, or even if I would be any good at it. Then, I had a heart-to-heart with my friend – I showed him a drama course I was looking at and he pretty much dialled the number and passed the phone to me.

The following week, I was in my first acting lesson and from that moment onwards, things began to feel ‘right’. I was enjoying what I was doing. I had no money, but I was extremely content and happy.

“Fast forward a year and I signed with a top boutique London agency – which was a complete surprise as most of the actors on their books had been to drama schools such as LAMDA, RADA, etc.

“The day I signed with them, I met the owner and he asked me to do a cold reading (handed me a script and gave me two minutes to read it) and then perform it. Then he asked me to do it again with a cockney accent, after which he put me in for an audition for EastEnders!

“So, my first-ever audition was for one of the biggest TV shows in the UK! I got called back for a second round casting and I got down to the final two, but narrowly missed out.”

DREAM JOB: James Sebastian. When Extra Local asked him for any photo shots from ‘on set’ he replied modestly: “I cringe when I see myself in pictures, so I don’t have an abundance of ‘poser-ish’ pics. This one (right) is of me ‘in make-up’ before shooting and the other (above) is while I was doing a self-tape audition for an American TV show.

Now, James’ rollercoaster career ride is at full pelt and showing no signs of slowing down!

He continued: “I got cast in my first film last year starring alongside Hugh Bonneville.

You read stories of famous actors and that some can be difficult to work with, but this guy was the complete opposite. Supertalented beyond belief and such a lovely guy.

He really set me at ease, which was exactly what I needed. For me, it was a learning experience from start to finish.

“Once filming had wrapped, I was invited to the Old Vic Theatre by one of the producers of the film and afterwards we went to Kevin Spacey’s after-party (as he was the artistic director at the time). Not only that, I was introduced to him – which was by far and away the most surreal experience of my life, as ‘The Negotiator’ is one of my favourite films. While we were talking, all I could think about was, ‘I’m talking to The Negotiator’! It was crazy – completely out of this world!

“I then got invited out to Los Angeles to meet with agencies and also auditioned for the Netflix series, House Of Cards. It’s

a different world out there and I loved it! It really felt like home. So I have signed with an agency in LA and am currently in the process of applying for a working visa.

“America is notoriously tricky to crack but there seems to be a wave of English actors on the scene there now, I’m not sure why, but I think behind success in any industry there is an abundance of hard work, commitment, passion, talent and luck.”

Luck maybe, but James is proving his commitment to hard work in his new career with a true passion.

He added: “I’ve got an audition for HBO’s Game of Thrones coming up and I’m now filming a new sitcom series which should be released later this year. It’s called Porn, although there’s no nudity – it’s about an Adult Entertainment company that’s struggling to complete with the online world. It follows the porn stars and what happens behind the scenes. It’s shot in a mockumentary style similar to The Office.

“Hopefully, people will love it and it becomes a hit. We shall see!”

Gift in memory of parents Police in motoring offences blitz: action taken against 50 drivers THE Middleton Assessment Unit (MAU) at Kettering General Hospital has purchased a £7,200 bladder scanner thanks to a charitable donation.

Patricia Curtis, of Kettering, has made the donation in memory of her parents who received care at the hospital.

In a dedication she wrote: “The bladder scanner is donated to Kettering General Hospital in memory of Paul and Dorothy Curtis of Kettering by their daughter Pat in lasting gratitude for the wonderful care given to her parents by the hospital over many years.”

MAU Deputy Sister Samantha Lyman said: “We are very grateful to Pat for this very kind donation which will be a great help to the many patients who need this kind of scan. The scan enables us to detect bladder infections quickly ensuring people get fast and appropriate care.”

DOZENS of drivers have had action taken against them by Northamptonshire Police following an operation in Corby.

Over four days of action, Special Constables from the town targeted motorists breaking the law.

The operation saw 17 vehicles taken off the road and action taken against more than 50 drivers for offences including not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile

phone while driving.

The operation, which finished last Tuesday, used a mixture of marked and unmarked police vehicles.

Action was taken against 21 drivers and passengers for not wearing seatbelts, six drivers for using mobile phones, five for various driving licence offences, two who had no MOT, one for an illegal number plate and a further 11 who did not have valid insurance. Nine vehicles were taken

off the road for not having valid insurance.

Three were seized for having no tax, three for driving licence offences and a further two foreign registered vehicles were taken off the road for tax offences.

The DVLA joined the operation last Monday and additionally reported four vehicles and clamped a further 13 for tax offences.

On the Saturday, the officers were also joined by Special Constables and an officer from the county’s Safer Roads Team.

Racing into recruitment now seeking new tech talent

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WELLINGBOROUGH-based Weatherbys is launching a major recruitment drive across its 70-strong technology division.

The firm has more than 200 years’ experience running the administrative and bloodstock side of British racing, and the data and information teams at its heart are currently overseeing a £8m systems upgrade.

Open roles include IT development manager, test engineer, user experience analyst, and Java developers. The new hires will help produce and run software for Weatherbys itself and the systems it runs for clients.

The systems upgrade and recruitment drive is

being overseen by Weatherbys’ head of IT, Carl Edwards. With more than two decades’ experience in the industry, Carl has headed up the Weatherbys Group information and technology capabilities since joining in 2006.

He said: “The millions of processes and transactions Weatherbys handles each year ensure things run smoothly not only for British racing and racegoers, but for our corporate clients and bank customers, too.

“We’re making significant investments to our systems, but maintaining our high standards means we are looking constantly for top talent to build, support and enhance them.”

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Corby’s getting fitter says new Places Gym boss

Corby’s getting fitter – according to the boss of the town’s newest gym.

Places Gym in Anne Street has just marked its three month anniversary with an open day which included free demonstrations on how to use the equipment and some sweaty sessions with its personal trainers.

The new gym’s arrival is timely according to general manager Gary McQuade - he believes Corby is shaking off its unfit image: “Corby has changed massively and people are taking their wellbeing far more seriously. I have no doubt we’re getting fitter as a town, you just have to look at the people who come into Places - there’s a real diversity from young to old, both sexes and all abilities.”

The gym boasts over sixty items of top spec cutting edge cardio equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers and rowing machines: “We have bags of space and lots of equipment,” says Gary, who is originally from Glasgow and has lived in Corby since his schooldays. “It’s so important in a gym that people can move around comfortably and aren’t kept waiting for equipment to become free. Place is Corby’s biggest gym space wise and there is plenty of equipment for everyone.”

Gary, who qualified as a personal trainer eight years ago in Australia, is proud of the impact Corby’s newest gym is already making: “Places has something for everyone, from the serious trainers to the get fit brigade - everyone is welcome and our fully qualified personal trainers are always on hand giving tips and helping those who need help using the gear.

“As well as the familiar cardio equipment, we also have kettlebells, TRX suspension trainers and sandbags for functional training across multiple disciplines such as running, jumping and lifting weights.”

Places Gym is open in Anne Street Corby Monday to Friday from 6.30am-10.30pm and 8am-6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. You can discover more at placesgymcorby.co.uk.

“After three fantastic months, we’re already looking forward to our next anniversary and to helping many more Corby people discover fitness along the way - that’s why we’re waiving our usual £20 joining fee for the whole of August,” says Gary.

“Look us up online, or better still, pop in and we’ll show you around.”

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should also regularly check your rabbit’s skin to look for dandruff, especially behind the ears and along the spine as this, together with heavy moulting, can be a sign of mites.

To be on the safe side it’s best to get Flash checked over by your vet.

Your Questions Answered by PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones chews. Should I give in and feed him wet food? Barbara

A. Although dried food is better for your

dog’s oral health, he can still get all the nutrition he needs from a good quality wet food. You could try adding a small amount of water to his dry food to soften it up and make it more tempting for him. If he still refuses to eat dried food, then choose a good quality, complete, adult, wet food. Gradually change him onto this as any sudden dietary changes could cause an upset stomach. I would also recommend getting him checked by your vet to make sure there is no medical reason why he can’t eat his dried food, such as a bad tooth.

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I rescued a small Jack Russell cross a couple of years ago. I was told dried food was the most nutritional, but he refuses to eat it.

I’ve tried four different kinds but some days he’ll hardly eat anything except for dental

BBQ Safety Tips

With the summer barbeque season well underway we thought we’d address some safety tips for barbequing with pets around.

- Make sure pets are kept away from the BBQ itself, or indoors if possible. If this isn’t feasible never leave the BBQ unsupervised, as even before the coals are hot enough to start cooking on, curious noses and paws can get burned.

- Ever notice a pet having an upset stomach after a BBQ? Pets bodies are not used to processing such high levels of fat found in burgers, sausages or the residue left on the grill rack. This often results in a cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.

- Dispose of leftovers such as chicken bones and kebab skewers immediately,

I recently moved my three goldfish from a round tank to a slightly smaller square tank with a light at the top. But ever since they’ve seemed a bit subdued and aren’t swimming around as much. Should I be worried? Barney

A.

A change of accommodation is a common cause of stress for fish. Before placing fish in a new tank, the tank should be set up – with water, the filter running, the light on etc – for at least a week, so that the water can “mature”. Otherwise there will be lots of changes in the water quality while the fish are settling in, which can cause stress and make them more susceptible to disease.

Make sure there are several hiding places, and if you used tap water ensure that it has been treated with some drops to remove the putting them in a lidded bin not just in a bag, so even if your pet can smell them, they can’t get at them. Dogs especially will hoover these tempting treats up before you have a chance of getting them off them and it’s these sharp foreign bodies that we regularly see perforating pets stomach walls, resulting in a need for emergency surgery.

- Remove and clean cooking utensils, including metal kebab skewers and the grill rack as soon as possible. These meat juice covered implements will be very attractive pets, but cause a significant threat to them due to sharp edges and retained heat.

- Hot coals and ash are surprisingly tempting to cats and dogs once they are covered in fatty meaty juices, so cool down coals by pouring cold water on them after use or ensure BBQ lids are closed.

- Barbeque lighter fluid can be highly toxic to humans and pets. If using, place out of harms way as soon as it has competed its function.

If your pet does get burned wash with clean cold water and rape in a cold wet towel and seek immediate assistance from a Vet. Never underestimate the severity of a burn, the risk of infection or put creams/oils on them without instruction from a Vet.

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chlorine. Your local aquatic centre can give you more information about this, as well as advising on other aspects of caring for your fish, such as water filtration and feeding.

Q.

In the last week, my dog has stopped putting any weight on one of her back paws.

She won’t let me anywhere near it though, so what can I do to help her? Marge

A. A vet needs to examine your dog’s

affected leg as soon as possible. She may have a foreign body in the paw (such as a thorn or shard of glass), a fractured bone, ligament damage (e.g. cruciate disease) or a soft tissue injury like a strain or sprain. Your vet will examine her leg and may recommend x-rays to help make a diagnosis. Treatment will depend on what is found but could range from sedation to remove a foreign body or orthopaedic surgery to repair broken bones.

Q. My pet rabbit Flash keeps moulting big

chunks of fur when I clean her bedding out.

Why is this? Is there anything wrong with her?

Thanks, Maria

A. Moulting is normal, so this may not be

anything to worry about. Wild rabbits moult twice a year, but some pet rabbits moult all year round. Regularly brushing your rabbit’s coat will help keep it healthy and prevent fur balls. Use a grooming brush intended for rabbits to brush the coat with gentle strokes in the same direction that the fur grows. You

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My friend’s dog Poppy has mated four times and seems to get pregnant a lot.

Every time she’s in heat she has a phantom pregnancy and we’re worried about her as she gets quite depressed when she’s in heat.

What should we do? Thanks, Michael

A.

I would strongly recommend that your friend has Poppy neutered (called spaying in female dogs). Spaying has many health benefits for dogs, such as preventing pyometra (a life-threatening womb infection) and reducing the chances of breast cancer. It will also stop Poppy from getting pregnant, having phantom pregnancies and coming in to heat. Your friend should contact her vet to discuss getting Poppy neutered. For more information you can also download PDSA’s leaflet, Neutering, for free at www.pdsa.org. uk/leaflets

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Our ginger tabby has got black spots on his nose. Is this something to worry about?

Thanks, Kelly

A. Black spots on the nose or lips of cats is quite common, especially with ginger tabby cats. They often appear in middle-aged to older cats and are like human freckles. The condition is called lentigo simplex and results in harmless, flat spots. Any new spots or changes should be checked by your vet to be on the safe side. This is especially important if the spots seem painful or itchy, or if there is any redness or discolouration nearby.

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Dickensian Dingley Dell and a ten pound note IN the borough of Kettering, there has been a settlement in Dingley and the site of Dingley Hall for well over a thousand years.

There is also evidence of both Roman and Saxon settlements in the area. The community at Dingley was first recorded in the Domesday Survey of 1086.

In 1135, the Knights Hospitallers of St John built a Commandery at Dingley in the reign of King Stephen (11351154).

Like many grand houses, Dingley Hall fell into disrepair in the mid-1970s and, with dry rot in its beams, quickly became a neglected hulk until architect Christopher (Kit) Martin rescued it. He demolished a wing that was too far gone and converted the remaining building into three flats and seven luxury houses. Nothing is left of the original interior and it is now private property.

Mr Martin has made a career out of rescuing stately homes, ensuring their long-term future.

Much like Rockingham Castle near Corby, Dingley has a Leicestershire postcode.

It is still known for its ‘Point to Point’ racing, attended by as many as 10,000. Rather smaller amounts of people are also drawn to attend ‘Music at Dingley’; quality concerts held

ARTISTIC VIEW: Corby-based correspondent Tom Bingham is wellknown for his love of local history and his connection to the arts (as well as his hand-made guitars!). Here, he explores Dingley Hall, near Kettering. If you have an arts or local history story for Tom to explore, email him via Extra Local: newsdesk@ extranewspapers.co.uk

PICKWICK CAPERS: An illustration of Dickens’ ‘All Muggleton v Dingley Dell’ cricket match appeared on a £10 note. in the Norman Church.

‘Dingley Dell’ once featured on the back of the £10 note depicting Charles Dickens’ fictitious cricket match between All Muggleton and Dingley Dell, alongside Dickens himself – a scene from his novel, Pickwick Papers. The area would have been visited by Dickens on his many journeys to Rockingham Castle, where he wrote Bleak House.

GRANDEUR OF YESTERYEAR: Above, the Tapestry Room within the hall in 1921.

IN NEED OF RESCUE: Above and below, the once grand hall in decay, prior to sympathetic conversion into ten homes by architect Christopher (Kit) Martin.

Back in 2000, the then Tory leader William Hague was a guest of honour at a fundraising luncheon at Dingley, which recreated the scene from the £10 note and Dickens’ novel.

A house has stood on this site since Medieval times and is first recorded in the Doomsday book as ‘Dinglei’.

Extensively rebuilt in the 1550s, the hall has been used over the years as a preceptory and as a family estate for aristocracy, and eventually became the home of WW1 naval leader Admiral David Beatty. In WW2, it was used as a nursing home.

The hall was mostly rebuilt in the 1500s by Sir Edward Griffin, attorney to Queen Elizabeth 1 – who visited him at the hall on several occasions. It was listed as a Grade 1 building in 1951 and was last lived in as a great house by the banker Bertram Currie who, in 1958, auctioned off the contents of the house.

It was Kit Martin’s vision and experience of converting stately homes in the 70s and 80s that give us the beautiful building we have today.

HERITAGE REVISITED: Top, the Dingley Hall today, pictured from the air. Above, glorious Dingley Hall as it was in 1925.

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Emma denies, Mr & Mrs Theroux

STUART & KATY Monday to Thursday 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer 06.00 – 10.00 Stuart Miles & Katy Hil 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis 13.00 – 16.00 Matt Wilkinson 16.00 – 19.00 Matt Jarvis 19.00 – 22.00 Roberto 22.00 – 01.00 Zoe Hardman

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Feel Good Fridays 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer 06.00 – 10.00 Friday gets underway with Heart Breakfast with Stuart Miles & Katy Hill 10.00 – 13.00 Friday with Toby Anstis 13.00 – 16.00 Friday with Matt Wilkinson 16.00 – 19.00 Friday with Matt Jarvis 19.00 – 21.00 Club Classics with Mark Wright 21.00 – 01.00 Club Classics continues with Roberto

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SO we were starting to get a little excited about a Spice Girls Reunion Tour at the end of last week, so obviously we were keen to get all the details from Emma Bunton herself, who hosts “Celebrate Saturday” on Heart every Saturday afternoon from 5pm.

Emma denied reports that the Spice Girls are set to reunite without Victoria Beckham. The Sun had claimed the girls are set to head off on an international tour next year to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut single Wannabe in 2016.

Emma told us there are no plans in the pipeline for a comeback. She said: "If anything happens and it's concrete, and we decide on something, I will let you know, but nothing's happening at the moment."

Together the Spice Girls sold more than 75 million records and had nine number ones. Their debut album, Spice, made them the fastest-selling British act since the Beatles. They reformed for a 47-date tour, which began in 2007. And as it closed, the girls said there would be no more. But they reformed to perform again at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012! Watch this space!

Jennifer Aniston has reportedly tied the knot with her fiancé Justin Theroux.

The wed at their Bel Air mansion in California after inviting friends to what was billed as a birthday party, according to reports in the US media.

Celebrity news website TMZ published photos of outdoor table settings, a dance floor and a cake.

People magazine said more than 70 family members and friends attended the celebration, but there has been no official confirmation of the wedding.

Finally, time is running out to get your hands on £10,000 so you can enjoy the best summer ever! Every week Heart is giving YOU the chance to win £10,000 so YOU can have the best summer ever! Just listen between 9am and 4pm, and if you can give us the title of the song, before they start singing it, you go into Fridays massive £10,000 draw! Good luck!

Saturdays 06.00 – 10.00 JK & Lucy 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis 13.00 – 17.00 Matt Jarvis 17.00 – 19.00 Celebrate Saturday with Emma Bunton 19.00 – 21.00 Club Classics with Mark Wright 21.00 – 01.00 Club Classics continues with Roberto

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Sundays 06.00 – 08.00 Jenni Falconer 08.00 – 12.00 Stephen Mulhern & Emma Willis 12.00 – 16.00 Daniel Fox 16.00 – 19.00 The Big Top 40 with Marvin Humes 19.00 – 22.00 All 80’s with Jason Donovan 22.00 – 01.00 The Late Show with Zoe Hardman

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SPICE GIRLS COMEBACK “Nothing planned” Emma

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Summer season at Boughton House Culture has come to the county with Boughton House – known as the ‘English Versailles’ – now open daily to the public. The estate (Geddington, Kettering, NN14 1BJ), home to the Duke of Buccleuch, offers tours of the house and gardens, a special exhibition and film screenings in the beautiful grounds under the stars. It is the first seasonal opening at Boughton since the reinstatement of its celebrated 17th century lake – the Grand Etang – complete with a spectacular fountain, reaching over 75 feet. The estate hosts a significant exhibition of Huguenot artwork and craftsmanship, marking the 300th anniversary of the death of the group’s persecutor, Louis XIV of France.

Next weekend, Boughton’s grounds will be transformed into an open-air cinema with a screening of the Oscarwinning ‘The Theory of Everything’ and a showing of 80s favourite ‘Dirty Dancing’ (sold out). Further screenings of hit movies ‘Top Gun’ and ‘The Imitation Game’ take place next month – book now. something for everyone.” Boughton House is open daily throughout August, with the gardens opening from 12pm-5pm and the house 1pm-5pm (last tour 3.30pm).

ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274 CLASSES Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk

FUN IN THE SUN: Members of the Papworth Trust Holiday Club are all set for a summer of activities. Elizabeth Farr particularly enjoys the bowling the club offers Holiday club brings fun. FUN and games for young people with additional needs or disabilities are on the agenda this summer thanks to popular holiday clubs run by the Papworth Trust.

There is something for everyone at the Fun United Youth Club held throughout August at Kettering and Wellingborough. The Kettering club runs every Tuesday in August at Melton Street Community Centre with a trip to Wicksteed Park taking place on Wednesday August 12. Other activities include science parties, arts and crafts and an animals for parties morning session on Tuesday August 18.

In Wellingborough, activities including bowling, arts and crafts and a disco will be held on Wednesdays August 5, 19 and 26 at Swanspool Pavilion in Swanspool Parade.

Alison Merrilees, transitions business manager at the charity, said: “The Fun United youth clubs offer children with additional needs and disabilities a great chance to enjoy new things.” Available to young people between the ages of 11 and 17, each session runs between 10am and 3pm and costs £5, with transport between each site supplied. To book a place or find out more about the clubs, call Alison on: 07792 204892 or email: info@papworthtrust.org.uk Show you’d be barking mad to miss! Dog-lovers from around the globe are staying in the county this weekend, attending a festival that draws some 2,700 canines and their human companions to Rockingham Castle. The Kennel Club International Agility Festival – the largest festival for dogs in the world – began yesterday and runs until Sunday, August 16.

Local dog owners will also be attending the companion dog show and Scruffts competitions, which take place tomorrow, August 15. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club secretary, said: “The International Agility Festival, which is in its 11th year, welcomes all dogs of all types. More than 25 countries are represented and there is a range of competitions for everyone, from the International Young Handler competition and the Nations Cup for the leading competitors, to the companion dog show, where the judge will choose the Best Junior Handler, Prettiest Bitch and Most Handsome.” A heat of the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition, Scruffts, also takes place at the festival, with categories such as Child’s Best Friend and Best Rescue; there is something for all dogs to be involved in. Registration starts from 11am and the competition begins at 12.30pm tomorrow (Saturday). Entering a dog costs £2 per class and all entry money will go to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. No need to enter in advance, simply turn up on the day.

Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dancefitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL EVENTS Every Wednesday Family fun at park As spring approaches, local people are reminded of the range of evening activities on offer at Corby’s West Glebe Park. Spaces for the popular SHAPE Dance and Happenin’ sessions at West Glebe Pavilion have become available – but they are limited and will fill quickly, so don’t delay. SHAPE Dance is for four to 16-year-olds and runs on Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm. As well as being taught dance moves at the fun and friendly sessions, youngsters also have the chance to perform twice a year with all the Corby SHAPE Dance groups in the summer and Christmas shows in the Core at Corby Cube theatre. Happenin’ is a fun social group for eight to 13-year-olds and sessions take place every Friday, 5pm-6.30pm. Youngsters can make friends while enjoying arts and crafts, sports and other activities.

To join either of the groups or for more information, contact Corby Borough Council’s Culture and Leisure Team, on: 01536 464042.

Every Monday West Glebe Park pavilion also holds Kick Boxing sessions for those aged from four, to adult. These sessions take place every Monday evening, 6.30-8.30pm and offer an activity for all the family to join. For more information, call: 07930 260 705.

Every Wednesday throughout August – free bouncy castle on Wellingborough Market Place and, on Wednesday August 19, a free Punch and Judy show every hour between 10am and 3pm. There’s also a children’s colouring competition, with a first prize of a £20 Captain Neil’s toy voucher.

Rushden Transport Museum & Railway Saturday August 15th MURDER MYSTERY The fun starts at 6pm.

Question the suspects and watch the plot unfold whilst enjoying a three course meal served on the train.

Ticket prices: £35 per head, which includes your meal, a complementary drink, a quiz and a prize for the most imaginative fancy dress! Booking required.

RUSHDEN STATION. Station Approach, Rushden NN100AW www.rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Sunday 16 August Mini In the Park ‘The UK’s top mini show’ Sunday 16th August 2015 - Santa Pod Raceway, Northampton. NN29 7XA www.minishow.co.uk Email info@ eventdevelopments.co.uk Tel 01775 723723 This annual event features club stands, track & arena action, trade stands and mini auto-jumble, Saturday night pre-show party & camping with live music, bar and funfair plus much more. 9am - 5pm £15 per adult or £10 per adult if prebooked Santa Pod Raceway, Wellingborough NN29 7XA Contact telephone: 01775 723723 Monday 17 August Pongo’s Party with the voice of children’s TV favourite Justin (AKA Mr Tumble) as Pongo! You are invited to... PONGO’S PARTY! featuring the voice of Justin Fletcher (AKA Mr Tumble) from CBeebies as Pongo the Pig! Today is the day that Pongo the Pig has been waiting for - that’s right, it’s his birthday! Come and help make Pongo’s Party a day to remember, by joining in a show full of fun, songs and laughter - take part in the town’s biggest ever game of pass the parcel and join the largest children’s band!

“Pongo’s Party” is fully interactive and set in a vibrant, colourful & imaginative farmyard with loveable puppet characters. It is particularly suitable for ages 3-7 and combines some of the country’s best talent in children’s entertainment. We are also proud to be supported by The Arts Council and new for 2015! - We use Makaton™ signing with singing so everyone can join in! www.makaton.org (Please note that Justin does not appear in person). 2pm. £10.00, £36.00 family The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering NN15 6PB Contact

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Friday August 21, 10.30am3.30pm – Pirate Day at Wellingborough Museum (Castle Way, NN8 1XB). Free entry – includes Walk the Plank, Pirate Pillory, Pirate Shootout, Pirate Putting, sandpit, crafts, Treasure Hunt, Parrotburgers and a Pirate Ship. Also, from tomorrow, Saturday August 15 to August 29 – the dinosaur exhibition returns to the museum.

Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August - Birdfair 2015 The British Birdwatching Fair is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife! The event at Rutland Water boasts celebrity appearances, wildlife lectures, birding cruises and a fantastic array of trade and art stands. There are hundreds of stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts. You’ll find everything, from scopes to sculptures, binoculars to bird food, eGuides to eco-holidays!

Jointly organised by the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust and the RSPB, Birdfair encompasses the whole spectrum of the birdwatching industry whilst at the same time supporting global bird conservation.

A wide range of fantastic conservation projects have been supported

by Birdfair. This year the supported Birdlife International project will protect migratory birds in the Eastern Mediterranean, including Turtle Doves, Chaffinch and Blackcaps.

Opening times 9am-5.30pm daily | Online ticket prices: 3 day entrance ticket - £31.50; Daily entrance ticket £13.50; Student daily entrance ticket £6.00 (Student ID will be required at the gate); Children under 16 go free Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Egleton, Rutland LE15 8BT Saturday 22 August - Burton Latimer Town Garage Sale Assorted stalls around the streets of Burton Latimer selling various items, including recycled home and garden items, arts and crafts, home-made produce, and much more. Come and join in the fun and find yourself a bargain. There will be maps available on the day from 7 Churchill Way, Burton Latimer, NN15 5RX. These will show the locations of the sales sites (Price £1). For further details ring 01536 398967 (Information about booking a stall - £5 each}. All booking proceeds to The Children’s Society 10 am to 3 pm The streets of Burton Latimer NN15 5RX 01536 398967 Saturday August 22, 2-9pm – Much Ado About Corby. Poetry, plays, crafts, activites and more.

Shakespeare-themed fun in Coronation Park, Corby. Take along a rug or chair – craft and food stall on offer.

Scufflebox Theatre Co presents condensed plays at 3pm and 7.30pm.

Saturday August 22 – Members (and non-members) of the Kettering Civic Society are travelling by coach from St Mary’s Hospital London Road at 2pm to the Proms 49: Mahler at London’s Royal Albert

Hall. There will be free time before the concert begins at 6.30pm. Coach departs from St Mary’s Hospital, London Road 2pm allowing for free time before the concert at 6.30pm (finishes at 9.10pm). Members £39, non-members £42. Contact the secretary: kettcivic@gmail.com for more details or to book a place.

Saturday 29 August, Mon 31 Aug to Sat 5 Sep, Mon 7 Sep to Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep, Mon 21 Sep to Sat 26 Sep, Mon 28 Sep to Wed 30 Sep Northampton Open Studios - Jane Denton & Leora Pacheco Jane Denton - Watercolour paintings, ink drawings and mixed media. A new collection of ink and watercolour paintings capturing flowers and nature, townscape and countryside. Leora Pacheco - Mixed media Painting - Oils and acrylic paintings and illustrations of the rich countryside within the county and beyond. A large display of new work. All work will be for sale. Open: 29th August - 30th September MonSat: 10am - 6pm, Sun: at show times only FREE ADMISSION The Castle Theatre, 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough NN8 1XA Contact telephone: 01933 270007 Saturday 5 Sepember Thrapston Town Band Concert & Afternoon Teas Thrapston Town Band will be performing as part of the Ringstead Feast Concert, at St May’s Church, Ringstead on Saturday 5th September 2015 at 3pm. Individual tickets are £5, or a family ticket is £12.50 including afternoon teas, and are available from Ringstead Post Office or call 01933 624262/624427.

Proceeds to church funds. St Marys Church, Ringstead NN14 4DH

We are the champions...join us for dinner! AFC Rushden &Diamonds and Community Youth are inviting you to a formal black tie evening event of good food, great fundraising and wonderful entertainment by a Freddie Mercury Tribute act. ‘Mr Mercury’ is from the QEII band – the UK’s No1 Queen Tribute Band. You can find promotional videos of them on YouTube. The date for your diary is Friday September 4 at the Kettering Park Hotel and Spa. The evening starts at 6.30pm for a 7pm sit down to a three-course meal, raffle and auction at 8.30pm. The entertainment starts at 9.30pm with a live performance and music to take you to through to midnight. Tables of ten are available – tickets are £40 per person. Call Glenis on: 07870 332606 or Tracy: 07912 437057 or to buy online, visit:goldengiving.com/event/wearethechampions

SPLAT Camp returns CORBY’S extremely popular SPLAT Camp is back to fill youngsters’ days with fun things to do – such as arts & crafts, football, archery, board games, outdoor activities, clay making and more. Book a place for £15.50 a day or £70 a week by calling Lodge Park Sports Centre: 01536 400033. SPLAT Camp is now running until Wednesday September 2, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays.

Meanwhile, ‘Muddy Mondays’ continue at East Carlton Country Park, where young ones can join woodland rangers at the park for nature walks through the woods.

There is also a programme of activities at Corby East Midlands International Pool – including Flip & Fun, Rookie Lifeguard, Surf & Turf and intensive one-to-one swimming lessons. Visit: corby.gov.uk/holidayactivities for details.

Contact telephone: 01933 624262 Sunday 6 September Nene Valley Dragon Boat Race Dragon Boats battle it out at Wicksteed Park in aid of Lakelands and Cransley Hospice All Day contact the Fundraising Office for details Wicksteed Park, Kettering NN15 6NJ Contact telephone: 0300 111 888 3 Saturday 5 September Proms in the Park Rushden Town band will perform all the standard favourites from Land of Hope and Glory to Jerusalem, Rule Britannia to the National Anthem. Back by popular acclaim. Tickets priced at £5 (incl. free flag to wave). Proceeds to Mayor’s charities. Tickets from local outlets or Rushden Town Council on 01933 316216. Bring champagne, chairs/ rug. 7pm-9pm (Gates open at 6pm) Rushden Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9NG Saturday 5 Sepember Rothwell Arts and Craft Fair A busy market town with good parking which is free and the community gives good support and good footfall to events. Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre are planning a series of Arts and Craft Fairs throughout the year, the event takes place on Saturday 5th September 2015.The fairs are to support the Heritage Centre and

A great afternoon for all the family at the Winwick Country Church Fete and Family Dog Show Hundreds of visitors will once again be making their way to a tiny village in Northamptonshire – population 40 – for the Winwick Country Church Fete and Family Dog Show. This year, the popular event takes place on Sunday September 6th, and the good news is, it looks like being the biggest since Winwick first started holding Fetes more than 70 years ago. Back in those days, in addition to stalls and attractions, the afternoon gave local children a rare opportunity to see a film, with straw bales to sit on, and the flickering screen projected onto a large white sheet. Fast forward 70 years, and the Fete’s nod to nostalgia is very much in evidence with visitors in 2015 having the opportunity view lots of stalls, take part in the famous Duck Race and a chance win a trip in a superb 1914 Vauxhall. There will even be a Coconut Shy, Birds of Prey, Songs of Praise in the Church, and the perennial fairground favourite - Human Fruit Machine - which has been specially made for the day. In addition to more than

50 fabulous stalls, visitors will also be able to visit an exquisite Art Exhibition, watch Duck Races in the brook and take tea whilst Lutterworth Band plays in front of The Manor. Dogs are cordially invited to bring their owners along to the Family Dog Show, and with classes including Best Gun Dog and Best Terrier Type then some fun classes including Waggiest Tail and Most Appealing Eyes, there’s something for everyone. All entries for the Dog Show are on the day.

With plenty of games for children, lots of free car parking, and toilets available on site, the Winwick Country Church Fete and Family Dog Show once again promises a perfect afternoon out in glorious Northamptonshire countryside.

The fun starts at 2p.m. with the official opening.

Everybody’s welcome!

Entrance: Adults - £2.50 Senior Citizens and Children over 12 - £1.00 Children under 12 - FREE Car parking and toilets - FREE. For further details: Sue Sherman 01788 510342 Proceeds to The Church.

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The event will be held at Tresham Hall which is situated in the centre of the town opposite the market square and has ample space for stall holders and public alike. The timings of the event is 10 - 3pm, stall holders can set up from 9am.

The cost of a stall is £10 payable on booking with refreshments free to stall holders. Entry for the public is free. Timings are 10 - 3pm, 9am for stall holders. The cost of a table is £10 with no commission taken on any sales. The event is free entry to the public. Timings are 10 -3pm, 9am for stall holders. The cost of a table is £10 with no commission taken on sales. The event is free to the public. Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre 14 - 16 Bridge Street, Rothwell, Kettering NN14 6JW Thursday September 10 – Vince Price and Andrew Dee at Wellingborough Museum (Castle Way NN8 1XB) from 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 at the museum and on the door. Call: 01933 276838 Saturday September 12 Kettering Arts Centre…and this is my friend Mr Laurel 07:30 PM Tickets £13 (Concessions £11) The bond of friendship between Laurel and Hardy is explored in this witty and charming play about one of the most iconic comedic duos of the 20th century b&w era of Hollywood film making.

Thurday September 17 St. Andrew’s Church Art Group Cheese & Wine Evening 07:30 PM Tickets £5 Admission includes canopies and the first glass of wine. The event will feature live music from Kontra Roots promoter Kev Buxton.

Friday September 18 St. Andrew’s Church Art Group ‘Sanctuary for a King’ -The Internment of Richard III - with Michael Harrison 07:30 PM Tickets £5 Talk by artist Michael Harrison to document the internment of the last English king to die in battle (the Battle of Bosworth Field). A Q&A session will be held following the presentation.

Drinks and refreshments available.

Saturday September 19 Kettering Arts Centre Rolling in the Aisles Comedy Club Night with Vikki Stone 08:00 PM Tickets £9 (Concessions £7) Age 14+ Topping the bill is the multi-talented Vikki Stone.

The series of Ise Valley Vagabond walks continues this month, through the summer and beyond, around the region.

The club was originally set up to support and assist with the England IML International Waendel Walk in May each year, which – like the Vagabonds group – is also based in Wellingborough.

From the Rushden Historical Transport Society (the old station), again for ten or 20km walks, from 10.30 to 1pm. Walks continue on August 23, September 20, October

18, November 1 and November 29.

Some of the walks may also have a 5km route. Walkers receive a written route description and are encouraged to walk at their own speed, enjoying the surroundings, and are requested to book in when they finish (to prevent the organiser having to go searching for them!). All the walks are recognised by the IVV, an international awards organisation, and have a start fee of £1 (75p for members). Full information is available on the Ise Valley Vagabonds’ website: www. vagabonds.org.uk or from the club secretary on: 01933 314134.

www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton.

Make a diary date with KOS crafts Members of the KOS Musical Theatre Company are currently busy planning and organising their annual Craft Fair, which helps raise funds for forthcoming productions. This event – now celebrating 20 years – will be held in the grounds of Cranford Hall, Cranford near Kettering.

It takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday August 29 and Sunday 30th, from 10am until 5pm, and will feature quality crafts and gifts, light lunches and cream teas, plus live entertainment. There are still a few vacancies for stallholders for hand-crafted items - if anyone is interested in applying for a stall, contact Joan on: 01536 516714.

Friday Night is pub quiz night at the Shoulder of Mutton 12 Chapel Road Weldon. Already a popular weekly event at the pub organisers welcome regular and new teams to enter. For further information please call 01536 601016. Meanwhile the Craft brewery now well established at the Shoulder of Mutton is producing some fine real ales. The latest brew Weldon Bonfire coincided with the 5th November celebrations lasted all but a day. The brewery is preparing to fire up ready for the Festive Season to cater for the high demand during this period. Please call in anytime and enjoy a drink and traditional home cooked food that has gained a fine reputation in the village of Weldon thanks to the hard work of the hosts and staff supported by their loyal customers.

Third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm.

Northamptonshire Family History Society. The Society was founded in 1976 and is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies and is also a registered charity. It now has a membership of around around 875 members, mainly from the UK but also many from overseas. If you have an interest in tracing your family beginnings and ancestors come and pay us a visit. We can give help and assistance if you want to how to start, if you are stuck or would just like a chat. Meetings are held in Northampton on the third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm.

Most of the meetings will feature a guest speaker from the world of Family History and Genealogy.

7:30pm to approx 9:00pm Archives Services Update with Daniel Williams of Northants Records Office The Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering NN15 7QA Contact telephone: 01536 511864 Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community).

Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here:

Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000.

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880.

Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Fer Nature Tots – nature activities for children under five. £3.50 per child, includes refreshments. Booking essential, telephone: 01604 810970.

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am

– at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm.

Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden.

Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun....

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369.

Aardvark Soft Play - Every Monday & Tuesday, sensory and soft play sessions for under-fives & their grownups. Book a 50-minute play session – running 9am-3pm. Limited spaces. £2.50 per playing child: Aardvark Soft Play at Corby Masonic Complex, 27 Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AD. Contact: 01536 201535 or 07889390500 or lindsey@aardvarksoftplay.com Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.

Tiny Tots: Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm, term time only, at St Giles Church Community Centre, Desborough.

Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.302.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759.

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Treasures: Mondays 9.45-11.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525.

Mawsley Baby & Toddler Group: Thursdays, 9.30-11am, The Centre at Mawsley, Kettering. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01536 790517.

Hawthorn Berries: Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, at Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, Kettering. £1 per family.

Contact: 01536 359574.

St Edwards Mums & Tots: Wednesdays 9-11am at St Edwards RC Primary School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering. £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter. Contact Kim on: 01536 391581.

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604.

St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084.

Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School.

Call: 01933 410112.

Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119.

Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159.

Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough. 50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family.

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369.

St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.3011am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084.

Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School.

Call: 01933 410112.

Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child.

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EXTRA BUSINESS Kart-racing businessman raises cash for minibus A LOCAL businessman and motor sports fan has raised more than £2,300 for a Kettering-based charity by competing in a European 24-hour kart race.

Mike Smith (57), who lives in Kettering and is joint managing director of Cambridgeshire-headquartered Fleet Assist, teamed with three colleagues for the event at the Alain Prost Circuit next to the Porsche Curves at the Le Mans race circuit in France.

The team was fundraising for a new minibus for the Ketteringbased Nene Valley branch of PHAB, a charity which integrates people with physical disabilities in the community, with the aim of promoting and encouraging people of all abilities to come together on equal terms.

The quartet covered more than 1,500 kilometres in the race organised by Teeside Karting. It was the European round of its 24-hour Endurance Karting Championship and featured some of the UK’s top teams.

Mr Smith, who in his spare time swaps his role at the major supply chain management specialist for the UK fleet and leasing industry, for driving a PHAB minibus, was competing in the 24-hour kart race for the fifth time.

Competing against a host of professional teams, as well as two British Touring Car Championship drivers, numerous young and lightweight teams, a very quick all-female quartet and Kartforce, a team comprising serving and ex-serving injured troops, the Fleet Assist team faced tough competition.

Mr Smith, who holds an international rally licence and has had a lengthy motor sport career, said: “We arrived at the circuit two days before race day to set up and walk the track. The temperature was 33 centigrade and we were beginning to question our sanity.

Racing in such heat is only for the very fit!

“The following day, karts were allocated and we practised. Temperatures had cooled to around 26 centigrade, which was slightly more bearable. Practice went well, the kart performed brilliantly and we were able to weigh up the opposition.

“It was obvious we had serious competition and given that we were the heaviest team on the grid and probably the oldest, we set our expectations accordingly.”

Race day dawned and, following another 60 minutes of practice and 30 minutes of qualifying to determine starting grid position, the 24-hour marathon was under way.

The Fleet Assist team changed drivers every hour and 45 minutes, changed the front tyres after 11 hours and, apart from a broken throttle spring – quickly replaced – the kart performed faultlessly for 24 hours.

The team covered 1,348 laps of the 1.1 kilometre circuit in the 24 hours at an average speed of 66 km/h. That meant, including qualifying, the team completed more than 1,500 kilometres.

Mr Smith said: “We finished a very respectable 26th out of 38 starters [36 teams finished the race], which we were very happy with. We have already completed

TEAM SPIRIT: Mike Smith (sixth from left) with the Fleet Assist karting team and support staff. our entry for next year’s race and have all committed to be fitter and lighter!”

The PHAB branch where Mr Smith helps as a volunteer driver operates two minibuses, which are a lifeline for members and transport people, many of whom are wheelchair bound, from their homes to weekly meetings as well as to national events, residential breaks and other activities.

He said: “One of the minibuses is no longer roadworthy and the condition of the other means it is close to turning its wheels for the final time thus restricting the length of journeys made.

“The branch does not have enough funds available to replace the defunct minibus which means we can no longer collect some people. Therefore, the money raised will go towards funding

a new minibus, which will help to make a big difference to the lives of many disabled people who, without the vehicles, would have a very limited life.”

Fleet Assist has business partnerships with a significant number of the UK’s leading contract hire and leasing companies collectively operating some 700,000 vehicles. It provides clients with a nationwide network of more than 7,000 service outlets that undertake service, maintenance and repair work on vehicles supplied to customers across the UK. Donate via the Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/MikeSmith76

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Shortage of space keeps the competition keen

THE severe shortage of available industrial accommodation in Wellingborough is resulting in faster transaction times as occupiers compete for space, reports commercial property agent Prop-Search.

Typically, property transactions have taken around three months to complete, but with quality industrial accommodation at a premium, occupiers are agreeing terms and finalising deals in half the time in order to secure properties.

Samantha Jones, an associate director at Prop-Search, said: “The recent letting of a unit within Harrowden Court on Huxley Close, Park Farm, is a good example of occupier demand.

This unit secured an offer just two working days after being placed on the market, with solicitors instructed a mere three days after that.”

Clenaware Systems, which has been designing and manufacturing ware washing equipment for more than 50 years, already occupied industrial space and administration offices nearby, but was keen to bring its expanding operations under one roof and moved swiftly to secure the property. Richard Harris, managing director at Clenaware Systems, said: “This larger unit on Harrowden Court ticked all our boxes. It gives us room for further expansion and was close to our existing premises so was also very good from a staff retention point of view.

“We knew we would have to act decisively if we wanted it. Being prepared and submitting a well thought out offer, with funding in place, ensured we were successful in securing the property.”

Samantha added: “Competition between occupiers is increasing, putting property owners in a strong position when it comes to negotiating terms. In today’s highly competitive market, it is not just the terms offered but also the speed in which the transaction can be completed which is influencing landlords’ decisions.”

Search for unsung heroes to launch pharmacies

BRANCHES of the Co-operative Pharmacy in the area are to be re-launched following change of ownership and will re-brand with the new name, ‘Well’.

The changes apply to pharmacies located at Forest Gate Road, Corby; Woodsend Medical Centre, School Place, Gainsborough Road, Corby; Great Oakley Medical Centre, Barth Close, Great Oakley; Hunters Way, Brixworth; High Street, Irchester; Cannon Street, Wellingborough; High Street, Desborough; Linden Medical Centre, Linden Avenue, Kettering; and Bridge Street, Rothwell, They will adopt the new Well signage over the next few weeks – and the company is asking local people to nominate local unsung heroes who will be invited as VIP guest of honour to the official opening.

In total, 780 pharmacies in the UK will change from The Co-operative Pharmacy and become Well, following Bestway Group’s £620million acquisition of the high-street pharmacy business from The Cooperative Group, in October last year.

Following the takeover, Well is now the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chain and the investment locally is part of a five-year, £200million programme that will facilitate increased access to high quality pharmacy services.

Chris Bailey, regional manager for Well in Corby said: “We are extremely excited to unveil the new look pharmacies and our branch colleagues are looking forward to providing personalised health and wellbeing services as they continue to serve the community.

“We recognise that many of our customers are tireless in their efforts to support the community, which is why we want to celebrate their work and invite an unsung hero to our grand opening.”

To nominate a local person who has done something exceptional – from saving someone’s life to helping charity or volunteering in the community – email: wellheroes@havasww.com or write to: Well Heroes, c/o Havas PR, 52 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6JX by Tuesday August 25.

Business networking events: listings WHETHER you are looking for contracts or contacts, buyers or suppliers, it is a well-known fact that people prefer to do business with people they know. So come networking!

Monday August 17, 6pm-8.30pm.

The Business Club Northants: networking at the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 6XT. £15 per guest (on the door), free for members. Details: thebusinessclubnorthants.co.uk Tuesdays August 18 and Sept 1, 7.30am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Holiday Inn, Geddington Road (NN18 8ET). £15.

Detailshere:www.nn-connect.co.uk/corby

Friday August 21, 7am-9am.

Federation of Small Businesses’ East Northants Business Breakfast (FSB: www.fsb.org.uk), at Kettering Golf Club, Headlands, Broughton, Kettering (NN15 6XA). Details, Alison Hadley: 01933 413222 or: alison@ moticationuk.com £14 for FSB and first-time members’ £18 others.

Wednesdays August 26 and Sept 9, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street,

Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (incl full breakfast). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 30.

Wednesdays August 26 and Sept 16th, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch.

Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

Tuesday September 8, 12noon2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Details, call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034.

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Lisa Phillips originally from Corby, Northants is now one of Australia’s most inspiring confidence and empowerment experts and winner of the bronze Stevie Award for Women in Business 2014 she shares with us a series of excerpts from her new book, The Confidence Coach: Take control of your life and wellbeing.

Part 3. Do you worry what other people think?

Do you have the bad habit of constantly worrying about what other people think, or the fear of being judged by others? If so, you are not alone! This fear can often raise its ugly head when we think about behaving in a more confident manner around other people — especially when it comes to being assertive or standing up for ourselves. It is fair to say that as human beings, we tend to worry far too much about what people think of us. We fear disapproval, rejection or abandonment — we might even worry that those we care about will withdraw their love.

to confidence-draining people-pleasing behaviour. A people-pleaser tries to keep everyone around them happy — often at their own expense. Many people-pleasers are expert peace-keepers and want to be seen as being ‘nice’ and living their life according to the expectations of others, rather than their own.

Give up the need to be a people pleaser, please yourself!

Worrying what people think of us leads

People-pleasing habits often stem from a belief that there is a need to look after the happiness and wellbeing of others with a deep fear of what may happen if we don’t. Often, people with the ‘disease to please’ were brought up in families who avoided conflict and as a result, they picked up programming such as ‘You shouldn’t upset anyone,’ or ‘You must always be a nice

person.’ They may also have been raised in an environment where they felt it was their responsibility to keep family members happy.

However, in truth, people-pleasing behaviour results in neglecting our own needs and wants. Ironically, a people-pleaser is often overlooked, taken for granted and loses the respect of the very people they are trying to please!

From experience I can tell you that giving up the ‘disease to please’ does not need to be difficult. It can be done — it just takes a little courage and practice. The good news is that when you start to release the attachment to pleasing everyone around you, you will begin to feel much safer within yourself and will find it less of a struggle to be authentic and confident.

Top tips for releasing people-pleasing behaviours If you recognize yourself as a people-pleaser, acknowledge that you can do something about it.

• Worry about being judged? Remind yourself that it is extremely likely that people are not thinking about you. This is just your own mind creating an illusion.

• Try to keep things in context. People will always think what they want to think — and does it really matter?

• Learn to approve of yourself rather than seeking approval from other people. What is more important: What others think of you or what you think about yourself?

‘no’ and decline requests as good self-care for you.

• Take small steps to accommodate yourself, rather than always accommodating other people first.

• Get clear on your priorities. What is important to you? How do you wish to spend your time? You have the right to decide what to do, who to spend time with and fulfil your own needs.

• Remember that you have the choice of saying ‘no’. Just because someone asks for help, you don’t have to say ‘yes’. Try saying

• Don’t be afraid other people’s reactions.

Just because you have said ‘no’ to someone, it doesn’t mean there will be a major fallout.

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Mid Summer Feed & Weed

GARDENS BLOG

It’s been a real mixed bag weather wise this year, the summer heat, humid or dry will still take it out of your garden and lawns. August fertilization of crops, annuals and grasses will help ensure a bountiful harvest, glorious blooms and a garden to be admired well into the Autumn months. Georgina Stey

Continuing with our series on jobs to do in the garden with online expert Peter Burks, from potterandrest.co.uk

Time to fertilise and plant

by Potter & Rest

Spring bulbs, those that are planted in the autumn but flower in the spring, are easy to grow and care for.

Just follow our simple guide and you’ll have some blooming lovely displays next year!

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If you buy your spring bulbs in the autumn then plant them now too for the best results.

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Vegetable Patch By this time of the year the soil should be past the point remedy as everything has settled in it’s place. However a composted and well fertilized soil to start with is always the best plan for good productivity right from day 1. If you are not confident and think that the soil in your plot could benefit from a bit of a tonic you may want to consider a booster fertilizer if plants are slow in producing fruit or the fruit is way undersize. Care should be given to keep the leaves of plants free of fertilizer when reapplying to avoid burning and injury to the crops, aim low when applying and approx 1” – 2” from the root of the plant. Most veggies need a supplement nitrogen feed during the growing season. This is particularly true of vegetables such as, garlic, onions and potatoes, but any plant that shows signs of nitrogen deficiency – pale green or yellow leaves and slow growth – may need supplementing with nitrogen. If you are having issues such as blossom end rot in tomatoes, this can be a result of a nutrient deficiency such as low calcium and this nutrient would need replenishing.

Grass During the summer months lawns should be fed regularly as they grow steadily from spring onwards. If you have a pets you may be seeing the damage by now and it’s wise to quickly patch and fertilize with a combination of high performance seed and premium continuous release lawn food will work. If have ants in your grass, you may want to use a feeding product that also contains insect control.

Annuals Deadheading is the way to keep annuals at their best light regular feeding will certainly help extend the season further. Not forgetting pots and baskets in the feeding as they are especially susceptible to becoming nutrient deficient. erent levels, it comprises a series of distinctive smaller gardens, providing variety and interest throughout the season, and enhanced by flowing streams, fountains and ponds. As well as enjoying the garden, visitors can explore the nursery and enjoy light lunches or teas from the Stableyard Café, or visit the garden shop.

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream INGREDIENTS • 400g essential Waitrose British Strawberries, hulled • 1 litre Waitrose Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream • 200g pack Waitrose All Butter Shortbread Fingers, broken into small pieces • 4 tbsp Waitrose Seriously Buttery Caramel Dipping Sauce METHOD • Thinly slice 4 of the strawberries and roughly chop the remainder. Line a 1.5-litre loaf tin with a double layer of clingfilm, allowing for some overhang. Arrange the sliced strawberries in the base of the tin.

• Using a large knife, roughly chop the ice cream then mix

with the chopped strawberries and the shortbread pieces.

Spoon half of the mixture into the prepared tin, patting down firmly so there are no air bubbles.

• Dot the caramel sauce on top of the ice cream then cover with the remainder of the mixture, firmly smoothing over the surface. Fold over the overhanging clingfilm and place in the freezer for several hours or overnight until very firm.

• To serve, gently lift out the ice cream and remove the clingfilm. Leave to soften for 10–15 minutes then slice thickly with a large knife.

Nutrition Recipe kindly supplied by Waitrose for more recipes go to www.waitrose. com/recipes.

When planting your bulbs, plant them twice as deep as the bulb is tall and the same distance apart. Plant the bulb with its pointy end upwards but if in doubt, then plant it on its side.

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Generally spring-flowering bulbs planted in the autumn require a moisture retentive, well-drained soil. They like a position in full sun to light shade.

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If you plant your bulbs in the ground you will not usually need to water them. But if you plant them in hanging baskets, tubs and pots they do need to be kept moist but don’t over do it.

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Bulbs need something called top dressing in autumn with a bulb or general fertiliser. Spread the fertiliser over the top of the soil and water in.

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In spring once the bulbs have flowered apply a second dressing immediately.

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Remove dead heads and allow foliage to die back naturally. Don’t cut the foliage back as this is helping generate energy from the suns rays to boost the bulb for the following year.

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When it comes to entrepreneurial youngsters at local schools can NEWS: 01536ideas, 210 223 give ‘dragons’ a run for their money!

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East Northamptonshire’s finest young business brains put their skills to the test at this month’s final of the 9th Business Dragons event, hosted by the local council.

The competition, organised by East Northamptonshire College, saw teams of entrepreneurs from four local schools (Rushden Academy, The Ferrers School, Huxlow Science College and Manor School) pitch their ideas and business plans to a panel of local business ‘dragons’.

They included Peter Waddup (director of Scotts of Thrapston), James Maziak (managing director of Maziak Compressor Services), Katherine Dillon (director of Seeds of Change) and Emily Carrington (a solicitor at Borneo Martell Turner Coulston).

The final, held in the council chamber on Friday July 17, gave the youngsters the opportunity to present their original business ideas to the panel – having considered the design of the product, finance, staffing, manufacture, competition and profitability – and to answer rigorous questions about the benefit and effectiveness of their ideas.

The best overall winner trophy (supplied by East Northamptonshire Council and presented by the chairman) went to Pillihod, Rushden Academy. Their

idea is to produce a contact lens featuring transitional technology that would replace the need for sunglasses and could be used by companies to give to their employees to prevent glare while driving.

The best presentation trophy (supplied by Scotts of Thrapston) was awarded to Easy Roll, Huxlow Science College, for their pitch of having a contraption that aids with putting up wallpaper to WELL DONE! Pictured are the business brains behind contact lens Pillihod (Rushden Academy), decorating make redecorating easier. contraption Easy Roll (Huxlow Science College) and best-before-date sticker LEGC (Rushden Academy) at LEGC, Rushden Academy, won the the awards event. best innovation trophy (supplied by MatHE picture shows a young Glad- their bikes and then join a parade ziak Compressor Services). Their idea is ys Lipscombe proudly showing from there to the station at midday. for a smart date sticker that can is put After the judging, Mayor Kay off her bicycle, stylishly decoraton food packaging and changes colour ed as part of a major festival com- Rawlins will give out awards. to represent the best-before date, use-by Val Baker, on behalf of the RHTS, memorating the silver Jubilee of date and when the food item is out-oftold Extra Local: “We hope to see King George V and Queen Mary. date.

The Rushden Historical Trans- as many decorated bicycles and Chairman of East Northamptonshire port Society (RHTS) is wondering, wheelchairs as possible. If you want Council, Marika Hillson, said: “I never some ideas just ‘google’ decorated ‘Are you out there, Gladys?’ expected such a high standard of busiThis is because the society is fol- bicycles – you will be amazed at ness ideas to be offered to the ‘dragons’ lowing the example set by Gladys some of the ideas! How inventive at this event. Each and every student and friends and next weekend (Sat- can you be? should be very proud of themselves. The “There will be other attractions urday August 8 and Sunday 9th) is teams certainly gave the dragons a run holding a decorated bicycle and at the station including a vintage for their money, each offering a product bicycle display, an obstacle course wheelchair event. that was useful, marketable and one I There will be classes for children and treasure hunt. would certainly consider buying. It was “Please come along and join in and adults – youngsters can assema joy to see the budding entrepreneurs of ble at Rush 2The Den in Fitzwilliam the fun!” Find out more, here: www. the future blooming in our district. Well Street in the morning to decorate rhts.co.uk or call: 01933 353111. done to everyone.”

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Gladys?

“I am a people watcher who finds that God and my faith has touched many, many lives.’

A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs, having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George The now lives heriTage in awards recognise rushden MuseuM – page 6. counTy-wide Dear Extra, Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six Are you there, Gladys?

Remembering Gladys. grandchildren.

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Robert – pictured with his trophies – is also a member of Corby‘s Diddy League swimming team that recently achieved its best-ever result of fourth place out of 24 teams and he has qualified for the Northamptonshire County Swimming finals to be held in September.

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The game opened at a fast pace with the ‘Doughboys taking the early initiative and their quick, man to man passing was proving difficult for the home defence to handle. Debutant Jory Mann quickly found his elevation to the Premier Division to his liking and he combined well with Jake Newman to cause several errors in the Nirvana defence.

It came as no surprise when a through ball, picked up by Mann, saw him draw the home keeper before creating the simplest chances for Newman to guide into an empty net and give the Doughboys an 8th minute lead.

Despite having a number of chances to equalise the home team had to wait for the 36th minute before Will Gonga easily beat Aarron Bellairs with an angled drive.

In the 55th minute, after a period of intense pressure, a penalty was awarded and Nirvana took the lead through Ash Day. The dismissal of Jake Newman for two yellow cards proved to be a telling factor whereupon the Doughboys appeared to lose their composure resulting in a three minute spell of disaster where two additional goals, in the 75th and 77th minute. A final score of 4-1 to Nirvana was somewhat flattering to them as the Doughboys had chances which on other days may have lead to something more positive.

Doughboys v Newport, Tuesday 11th August, 2015.

Wellingborough Town’s opening match at the Dog & Duck Stadium again proved a big disappointment as a thrilling encounter with Newport Pagnell saw the visitors gain three points in a game that could and should have produced more goals than the seven accredited with Newport eventually winning 3-4.

The visitors went ahead after two minutes scored by the son of former Doughboys favourite, Steve Crawley.

The Doughboys equalised in the 20th minute with a thundering free kick by Jake Newman. The interval arrived with the score 1-2 to the visitors.

Upon the resumption Newport exhibited their attacking qualities and their speedy forwards caused several anxious moments in the Doughboys defence before former Rushden & Diamonds favourite, Fazel Koriya increased their lead in the 58th minute. In the 70th minute Nathan Burrows gave the Doughboys a spark of hope, three minutes later Koriya scored his second for Newport and give them a 2-4 advantage.

The Doughboys fought back and in the 83rd minute Justin Dowling rose high above everyone to give the them a chance of opening their points tally.

The final minutes were frenetic with the Doughboys desperate to open their points account but Newport the final score saw them victorious 3-4.

Report Laurie Owen

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EXTRA SPORT • LOCAL BOWLS THE COUNTY HAS WON A NATIONAL TITLE Well done to Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flippance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Desborough Town BC – crowned National Champions in the Women’s Fours Championships sponsored by Dorset Bowls Resort, at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on Thursday, 6th August, 2015.

WOMEN’S SENIOR PAIRS Last 16 in the Country – played at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 3rd August, 2015: Yvonne McKee & Sharon Tansley, Kingsthorpe BC beat Janice White & Dawn Horne, of Warwickshire, 25-13 shots. This was another very convincing and emphatic win by the Kingsthorpe pair, this time against the local pair from Warwickshire, which put them through to the Quarter Finals.

QUARTER FINAL Yvonne McKee & Sharon Tansley, Kingsthorpe BC lost to Andrea Dickinson & Sally Butcher, of Suffolk 23-24 shots. What a close match this obviously turned out to be, and to lose by the smallest margin possible is obviously very disappointing for the Kingsthorpe pair. They have done very well, however, to reach the National Quarter Finals.

WOMEN’S FOURS 1st Round (top half of draw), played on Monday 3rd August, 2015, at 2.0 p.m.

Jackie Dale, Pauline Letts, Elaine Cox and Sue Graham-Hole, St Crispin BC beat Clare Stevens, Irene Jenkins, Glenda Dexter & Charlotte Emanuel, Egham BC, Surrey 26-12 shots. A very satisfying win in the first round against a rink from a strong Club that usually fairs well in National Championships 1st Round, (bottom half of draw),played on Tuesday, 4th August, 2015, at 9.30 a.m.

Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flippance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Daventry Town BC beat Jenny Honey, Jan Whipp, Rosemary Lucas & Val Hughes, Haddenham BC, Cambridgeshire 25-11 shots.

A match which had a dream first 3 ends for the County Rink as they picked up a count of 5 on the first end, then a single shot on the next, and yet another 5 count on the 3rd end. From that position of 11-0 up they were always in control, and although the Cambridgeshire rink did get a few shots on the board eventually, Rebecca’s rink really just cruised to the next round.

2nd Round – played at 2.0 p.m. on Tuesday, 4th August, 2015.

Jackie Dale, Pauline Letts, Elaine Cox & Sue Graham-Hole, St Crispin BC lost to Leah Bamford, Anna Hall, Rosina Hall & Stacey Carmichael, Cheriton BC, Kent 28-5 shots. As the final score suggests, the St Crispin rink was thoroughly beaten by this very good young Kent Rink. All of the County bowlers put in many decent bowls, but the Kent Nos 3 & Skip were playing so well that they were able to change the lie in their favour, time and time again.

Well done, however, to the County players for reaching this stage.

Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flippance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Desborough Town BC beat Nora Grief, Cathy Kuhler, Helen Jones & Lorraine Kuhler, Homefield Park BC, Sussex 23-18 shots. A tough match was expected as Lorraine Kuhler is a very experienced England International, at both Junior and Senior level, with many appearances to her name. The first few ends were pretty even, but the County players then pulled ahead to reach 15-5 shots ahead after about 10 ends of play, and there they stopped for several ends whilst their opponents almost caught them.

With 2 ends to play the County supporters were getting a bit anxious for the Sussex rink was just 1 shot behind at 18-19, but they need not have worried for with a count of 3 shots on the 20th end, and holding 1 shot on the 21st end with other bowls placed in strategic positions to prevent a multiple pick up, Lorraine Kuhler had just one option left, to try to ‘kill’ the end. She went close, but missed the target and the victory was with the Desborough Rink, and a passage to the Last 16 in the country.

Last 16 in the Country – played at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 5th August, 2015: Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flippance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Desborough Town BC beat Carole Searle, Margaret Gordon, Sheila Cable & Pat Bourne, Purley Bury BC, Surrey 25-16 shots.

Another tough match in prospect against a rink skipped by regular England International Pat Bourne, and for the first three quarters it proved to be just that.

The Surrey rink scored first with an unwelcome count of 4 shots on the first end, but the next 4 ends all belonged to Desborough as the players got to grips with a tricky rink and scored 6 shots without reply to take the lead. All the players were doing very well and for the next 8 ends there was very little to choose between the two rinks, with the County players holding a slender lead until Surrey overtook them to lead 12-11 after 14.

The next end saw a great result for Desborough as they picked up a count of 4 to regain the lead which they maintained for the rest of the match, and indeed increased it by a pickup of 5 shots on the 17th end to lead by 12 shots.

Although they then dropped a count of 3 on the 18th end, they scored a single on the 19th and when Surrey could pick up just 1 shot on the 20th end they conceded the match.

QUARTER FINAL – played at 2.0 p.m. on Wednesday, 5th August, 2015: Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flipp[ance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Desborough Town BC beat Jenny Barker, Irene Geraghty, Brenda Ensor & Val Stevens, Plessey Radar BC, Isle of Wight 35-12 shots.

A National Quarter Final is always expected to be a tough affair, but in the event, this one was far from it. The County ladies collected 6 shots on the first 3 ends, including a count of 4 on the 2nd, and by the half-way mark they had a 9 shots lead and, apart from the opposing skip often either reducing the count or trailing the jack through to score, the County rink was not seriously threatened.

The 13th & 14th end produced 4 shots for the Isle of Wight without reply to reduce their deficit, but the next 2 ends saw some superb bowling by the County players as they picked up successive counts of 5 shots to make their opponents’ task almost impossible as they needed to score a minimum of 16 shots on the remaining 5 ends to force an extra end. This was not going to happen, but to make sure, Rebecca’s rink bowled a brilliant 19th end to collect a huge count of 7 shots to take the victory by a massive margin. One might ask whose bowl did not count for a ‘Hot Shot’ maximum count, but the importance of a back bowl to rest amongst around 6 of the opposition bowls was more than the equal of a ‘Hot Shots’, in order to prevent their opponents getting a big pick up that might affect the outcome.

SEMI-FINAL – played at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 6th August, 2015: Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flippance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Desboirough Town BC beat Mo Cox,Sue Waring, Annie

Gilkes & Anne Norton, Banbury Central BC, Oxfordshire 19-11 shots.

What a terrific match this was between two very competitive rinks. After 5 ends of play the scores were level at 3 each, due very much to a brilliant drawn bowl by Rebecca on the 4th end when she was sitting 4 or 5 shots down, and 5 ends later the scores showed just 11 shots scored in total, an indication how tight the match was, with the Oxon rink being just ahead at this stage. The scores were again level on 7 each after 12 ends, and on the 13th end, when shots down Katie bowled a perfect wood which ‘sprung’ the jack to 2 of the County’s bowls, and Rebecca drew another to go into a 3 shots lead.

All the Desborough players were putting in some excellent bowls at this stage, and no-one more so than Rebecca, who was really on her game as she played some very big shots, including on the 18th end when just 2 shots ahead, she drew a perfect bow to the jack, moved it a few inches to collect 3 shots to give them a cusion of 5 shots with 3 ends to play. The 19th end saw the Desborough rink several shots adrift, despite some excellent bowls from all the players, but Rebecca virtually sealed a place in the Final when she ran the jack through a cluster of bowls to collect 2 shots. In picking up 1 shot on the 20th end, the victory was conceded by the Oxon Rink.

NATIONAL FINAL – played at 2.0 p.m. on Thursday, 6th August, 2015.

Margaret Watts, Jeannie Flippance, Katie Smith & Rebecca Wigfield, Desborough Town BC, beat Chris Thomas, Jenny Goodman, Kathy Green & Brenda Davies, Hurstpierpoint BC, Sussex 24-10 shots.

Well done to the County Ladies – a fantastic achievement.

This was a match that did not match up to the competitiveness of the Semi-Final victory earlier in the day. The County rink was most dominant in the early stages with some top class bowling by all four players, and after 7 ends of play their opponents were yet to trouble the scoreboard as Rebecca’s team reached 13 shots to none conceded. A very well played couple of bowls by the Sussex skip on the next end got them onto the score sheet with an unexpected pick up of 3 shots, but lal the best bowling was coming from the Desborough rink as they reached the 15 end marks with a lead of 17 shots at 23-6.

An unusually loose 16th end saw the Sussex rink reach double figures in picking up a count of 4 shots, but with only 5 ends to play it was still an uphill task for the South East players, and when Rebecca’s rink picked up a single shot on the next end the victory was conceded. This was particularly sweet for Margaret Watts who had been a National Finalist on 3 previous occasions, in 2008 in the 4 Wood Singles, in 2010 in the National Triples, and in 2011 in the National Fours.

The trophy was presented to the Desborough Rink by the Bowls England President Marcia Dunstone and a representative of the sponsors Dorset Bowls Resort.

WOMEN’S CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS SINGLES Last 16 in the Country: played 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 5th August, 2015.

Emma Gray, Burton Latimer Town BC lost to Kate Capon, Surrey 18-21 shots.

Emma had played extremely well to qualify through to the National Championships in this competition, beating some very good bowlers en route, and in this match she quickly settled on the green at Victoria Park. After around 5 ends of play she was on level terms at 4 all, and a couple

CHAMPIONS: The Desborough Town BC Rink which won the National Fours Title l – r Margaret Watts, Rebecca Wigfield, Katie Smith & Jeannie Flippance. of ends later again level at 5 all, and once more level at 7 all. At this point Emma collected a maximum count of 4 shots to take the lead, and 3 ends later she had extended her lead to 14-7 shots.

Unfortunately, despite Emma still bowling well, her opponent kept getting a winning bowl in, and Emma got stuck on 14 shots for the next 7 ends as Kate took the lead from her at 16-14 shots.

Emma was still competing well and when just behind 18-19 shots she was holding 2 shots when Kate, with her last bowl produced a match winning shot to collect the 2 shots she needed.

Well done Emma, a great effort, well bowled.

donations if desired in favour of Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Bowls attire welcome.

National Disability Survey On Sunday 2nd August, 2015, the Bowls Development Alliance launched the 2015 National Disability Survey to develop a greater understanding of the current and future opportunities that exist for disabled bowlers and to identify which clubs currently have disabled bowlers using their facilities.

The survey, which for the first time this year can be completed either in hard copy or via the internet, will remain open until 27th November, 2015 and provides all respondents with the opportunity to be placed into a prize draw to win a blue Ultraglide DX Bowls Bag, courtesy of AeroBowls.

The results of the first National Disability Survey, held in 2014, have gone on to inform many major strategic decisions taken in the last twelve months. The 2015 Survey aims to compare the results from year to year and evidence any trends or changes while also looking to deepen the sports understanding of disability bowls in areas such as coaching and participation motivations.

The 2015 National Disability Survey can be accessed and completed via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalDisabilitySurvey2015 or by downloading a paper copy from http://playbowls.org/disability/survey and returning to BDA, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 0PB. Paper copies will also be available in the BDA marquee for the duration of the Bowls England National Championships.

CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 14.8.15 Club holds its President’s evening at 6.0 p.m.

15.8.15. Kettering Midland Band BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

18.8.15. Members visit Woods End BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

OBITUARY William (Bill) Spear Bill’s funeral will be held at the Counties Crematorium, Towcester Road, Milton Malsor, Northampton, NN4 9RN, at 11.45 a.m. on Monday, 17th August, 2015, with a wake to follow at Northampton & District IBA, Harborough Road, Northampton. Family flowers only, but

BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC 15.8.15. Irchester BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

16.8.15. Club holds its ‘Gala Day’ 18.8.15. Corby Forest BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

CORBY FOREST BC 15.8.15. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

15.8.15. Members visit Desborough Town BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15 Club hosts a match between VP’s Chairman & VP’s Vice Chairman at 2.0 p.m.

DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 15.8.15. Corby Forest BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

15.8.15. Members visit Finedon Town BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

19.8.15. Rothwell Manor BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15. Northampton BBOB BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

18.8.15 Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC 15.8.15. Members visit Thrapston BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

ISE BC 15.8.15. Northampton BBOB BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

KETTERING LODGE BC 15.8.15. Members visit Earls Barton BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

15.8.15. Members visit Corby Forest BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15. Club holds its Men’s President’s Day ta 2.0 p.m.

18.8.15. Swanspool BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 15.8.15. Members visit Corby Seagrave House BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

RAUNDS CONSERVATIVES BC 15.8.15. Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a mixed match at 2,30 p.m.

EARLS BARTON BC 15.8.15. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

17.8.15. Northampton Express BC visits for a men’s triples league match at 6.30 p.m.

18.8.15. Wellingborough BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

ROTHWELL MANOR PARK BC 15.8.15. Members play Kettering BC in a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

17.8.15. Risbygate BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

19.8.15. Members visit Desborough Town BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

FINEDON TOWN BC 15.8.15. Desborough BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

RUSHDEN TOWN BC 15.8.15. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

16.8.15. Members visit Corby Grampian BC for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

18.8.15. Geddington & Newton BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 15.8.15 Hart of Fleckney BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15. Members visit Wellingborough OG’s BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

18.8.15. Members visit Rushden Town BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

18.8.15. Corby Seagrave House BC visits for a County League match at 6.30 p.m.

HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC 15.8.15. Members visit Raunds Conservatives BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15. Thrapston BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 am.

18.8.15. Members visit Irchester BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

IRCHESTER BC 15.8.15. Abbey Park BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

15.8.15. Members visit Burton Latimer Town BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

SWANSPOOL BC 15.8.15. Kettering Athletic BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15. Members visit Stanwick BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

18.8.15. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

THRAPSTON BC 15.8.15.Irthlingborough CI BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

16.8.15.Members visit Higham Ferrers Town BC for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

18.8.15Kettering Park BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH BC 15.8.15. Bedford Borough BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

18.8.15 Members visit Earls Barton BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

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PREMIER DIVISION Brixworth CC - 1st XI Vs Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 163 for 10 (54.5 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 164 for 1 (34.5 overs) Points 25 0 Brixworth CC - 1st XI 1 F. Newborough ct Greig Hofbauer b Chris Goode 7 2 James Jarvis ct Phil Materna b Will Sneath 10 3 T Worthington ct Ewan Cox b Will Sneath 12 4 Will Thomas ct Greig Hofbauer b Will Sneath 0 5 James Lucas ct Sean Davis b Tom Brett 29 6 Toby Cowley b Will Sneath 7 7 Ashley Starmer ct Chris Goode b Tom Brett 36 8 Colin Sibley 1ct & b Shane Devoy 24 9 Dave Marlow run out (Drew Brierley) 2 10 Ashley Morris ct Callum Berrill b Tom Brett 13 11 Ross McLean not out 8 Extras 15 Total 163 Wickets all out Overs 54.5 Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI 1 Sean Davis run out (Tom Worthington) 35 2 Ewan Cox not out 56 3 Greg Evans not out 60 4 Will Sneath did not bat 5 Chris Goode did not bat 6 Tom Brett did not bat 7 Phil Materna did not bat 8 Greig Hofbauer*† did not bat 9 Drew Brierley did not bat 10 Callum Berrill did not bat 11 Shane Devoy did not bat Extras 13 Total 164 Wickets 1 Overs 34.5

Rushton CC - 1st XI Vs Wollaston CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 245 for 7 dec (50.0 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 177 for 10 (55.1 overs) Points 30 0 Rushton CC - 1st XI 1 D McGovern ct Mark Carter b J Coutts 4 2 Bradley Armer ct Nicholas Mosey b Steve Musgrave 51 3 Andrew Reynoldson not out 128 4 Afaq Babar ct Jameson Coutts b Steve Musgrave 15 5 Daniel Bendon* ct Tom Howes b Steve Musgrave 5 6 Adil Arif lbw b Steve Musgrave 6 7 Marcus Steed b Steve Musgrave 5 8 Jake Bindley† ct John Pike b Steve Musgrave 0 9 Marc Jackson not out 5 10 James Denton did not bat 11 Ben Williamson did not bat Extras 26 Total 245 Wickets 7 dec Overs 50 Wollaston CC - 1st XI 1 Nicholas Mosey run out (Bradley Armer) 58 2 Steve Musgrave ct Marc Jackson b Adil Arif 10 3 Mark Ralph b Marc Jackson 0 4 Christopher Perry* b Marcus Steed 13 5 Tom Howes ct A Reynoldson b Marcus Steed 0 6 Mark Carter† b Daniel Bendon 23 7 Nick Shelton lbw b Marc Jackson 17 8 Jameson Coutts run out (Andrew Reynoldson) 10 9 John Pike not out 2 10 Kamran Bahra st Jake Bindley b A Reynoldson 3 11 Nathan Richards lbw b Marcus Steed 11 Extras 30 Total 177 Wickets all out Overs 55.1

Oundle Town CC - Saturday 1st XI Vs Geddington CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 280 for 5 (53 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 160 for 7 (57 overs) Points 17 6 Oundle Town CC - Saturday 1st XI 1 Ben Groom lbw b Colin Judd 47 2 Peter Foster b Kyle Morrison 1 3 Mark Hodgson ct Mark Neave b Colin Judd 63 4 Alex Martin† b Tiann Raubenheimer 31 5 Zeeshan Manzoor not out 76 6 Cameron Wake ct Chris Murdoch b T Raubenheimer 20 7 Petrus Jeftha not out 27 8 Phil Adams* did not bat 9 Jack Bolsover did not bat 10 Bashrat Hussain did not bat 11 Joe Charlton did not bat Extras 15 Total 280 Wickets 5 Overs 53 Geddington CC - 1st XI 1 Mark Steele b Petrus Jeftha 4 2 Keith Potter lbw b Bashrat Hussain 0 3 Marc Bell lbw b Joe Charlton 42 4 Kyle Morrison lbw b Bashrat Hussain 12 5 Mark Neave ct Jack Bolsover b Bashrat Hussain 27 6 Daniel O’Callaghan† lbw b Jack Bolsover 0 7 Tiann Raubenheimer* not out 50 8 Chris Murdoch ct Ben Groom b Petrus Jeftha 11 9 Colin Judd not out 4 10 Benjamin Templeman did not bat 11 Callum Fox did not bat Extras 10 Total 160 Wickets 7 Overs 57

Desborough Town CC - 1st XI Vs Wellingbro’ Indians CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 228 for 2 (45.1 overs) 227 for 10 (48.3 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ Points 25 0 Wellingborough Indians CC - 1st XI 1 Raul Patel ct Pete Burnham b Sam Harris 50 2 Javed Iqbal ct Pete Burnham b Siviwe Gidana 16 3 Bhavin Patel b Siviwe Gidana 1 4 Sunil Semplay b Siviwe Gidana 105 5 Anand Panchal b Lee Pollard 21 6 Amit Patel b Lee Pollard 8 7 Pritam Patel st Pete Burnham b Lee Pollard 10 8 Jignesh Patel* ct & b Lee Pollard 6 9 Alpesh Patel b Lee Pollard 0 10 Chirag Upadhyay† run out (Jason Marshall) 0 11 Mirwais Khan not out 0 Extras 10 Total 227 Wickets all out Overs 48.3 Desborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Simon Renshaw not out 88 2 Ethan Delargy ct & b Bhavin Patel 58 3 Wayne Steed† ct Amit Patel b Alpesh Patel 30 4 Pete Burnham not out 38 5 Lee Pollard* did not bat 6 Siviwe Gidana did not bat 7 Sam Harris did not bat 8 Adam King did not bat 9 Jason Marshall did not bat 10 Jamie Delargy did not bat 11 Simon West did not bat Extras 14 Total 228 Wickets 2 Overs 45.1

Finedon Dolben CC - 2nd XI Vs Loddington & Mawsley CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 176 for 8 (50 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 179 for 4 (40.5 overs) Points 0 25 Finedon Dolben CC - 2nd XI 1 Simon Brett st Josh Plowright b Chad Balluza 50 2 George Parker ct Chad Balluza b Thomas Kilsby 52 3 Jack Parker ct James Coles b Thomas Kilsby 24 4 Elliott West ct Josh Plowright b Thomas Kilsby 0 5 Andy Daniels ct Ranjit Nanda b N Herbert 4 6 H Gouldstone† ct Glenn Burgess b Calum Plowright 15 7 Dave Clarke ct Michael Higham b N Herbert 8 8 Andy Roberts* not out 5 9 Matthew Clarke b Calum Plowright 0 10 Ben Parker not out 0 11 Adam Denton did not bat Extras 18 Total 176 Wickets 8 Overs 50

Loddington & Mawsley CC - 1st XI 1 Luke Hanley st H Gouldstone b George Parker 19 2 Ranjit Nanda ct Simon Brett b Ben Parker 33 3 N Herbert* ct H Gouldstone b George Parker 17 4 Josh Plowright† not out 64 5 A Henderson ct George Parker b Matthew Clarke 10 6 Calum Plowright not out 18 7 James Coles did not bat 8 Thomas Kilsby did not bat 9 Michael Higham did not bat 10 Glenn Burgess did not bat 11 Chad Balluza did not bat Extras 18 Total 179 Wickets 4 Overs 40.5

Weekley & Warkton CC - 1st XI Vs Isham CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 174 for 7 (39.1 overs) 173 for 10 (50 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ Points 25 9 Isham CC - 1st XI 1 Tim Robinson ct Andy Stanley b Matthew Cortese 26 2 Chris Perkins lbw b Matthew Cortese 1 3 Chris Harrison† ct Sam Palmer b James Smith 6 4 Simon Court ct Sam Palmer b Jacob Palmer 28 5 Elliott James b Jacob Palmer 14 6 Jake Wilson ct Sam Palmer b Jacob Palmer 10 7 George Chudley* ct & b Andy Stanley 1 8 Ryan Conyard ct Joe Bailey b William Patrick 16 9Damien Conyard b William Patrick 50 10 Ellery White not out 30 11 Andrew Law obstructing the field 0 Extras 8 Total 173 Wickets all out Overs 50 Weekley & Warkton CC - 1st XI 1 Sam Palmer* lbw b Jake Wilson 12 2 Tom Ablitt b Jake Wilson 0 3 Craig Ferguson ct Ellery White b Jake Wilson 15 4 James Colson† ct Chris Harrison b Jake Wilson 26 5 Jacob Palmer lbw b Jake Wilson 36 6 James Smith ct Elliott James b Ryan Conyard 6 7 Andy Stanley ct George Chudley b Jake Wilson 48 8 Joe Bailey not out 15 9 Matthew Cortese not out 0 10 William Patrick did not bat 11 Dave Walklate did not bat Extras 16 Total 174 Wickets 7 Overs 39.1

Peterborough Town CC - 2nd XI Vs Wellingborough Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 145 for 9 (50.0 overs) 217 for 7 (50.0 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ Points 6 18 Wellingborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Richard Curtis b Daniel Oldham 46 2 James McDermott ct & b Asam Ali 8 3 Darren Trotter† ct Daniel Oldham b Richard Kendall 21 4 Tim Coleman ct Kyle Medcalf b Richard Kendall 5 5 Cameron Ross ct Asam Ali b Daniel Oldham 38 6 Connor Gates lbw b Balaji Ganesan 37 7 James Howes* lbw b Daniel Oldham 5 8 Karl Tapp not out 31 9 Sam Owen not out 12 10 Kyle Awbery did not bat 11 Ryan Awbery did not bat Extras 14 Total 217 Wickets 7 Overs 50 Peterborough Town CC - 2nd XI 1 Bob Milne* ct Cameron Ross b Sam Owen 16 2 Kieran Judd run out (Connor Gates) 0 3 Kyle Medcalf lbw b Kyle Awbery 61 4 Scott Howard† ct Connor Gates b Sam Owen 0 5 Daniel Oldham lbw b Tim Coleman 7 6 Balaji Ganesan lbw b Tim Coleman 0 7 Danny Mohammed b Sam Owen 0 8 Nadir Haider ct James Howes b Tim Coleman 10 9 Connor Parnell not out 14 10 Asam Ali lbw b Sam Owen 14 11 Richard Kendall not out 4 Extras 19 Total 145 Wickets 9 Overs 50

Old Northamptonians CC - 2nd XI Vs Burton Latimer CC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 270 for 7 (47 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 260 for 9 (53 overs) Points 19 12 Old Northamptonians CC - 2nd XI 1 James Mellor ct David Shelford b Damon Hanney 3 2 M J Maqsood ct Scott Sanders b Damon Hanney 33 3 Daniel Harris ct Joshua Coleman b Damon Hanney 5 4 Tom Pearson b Matthew Nel 3 5 Jack Newton* ct A Cunningham b David Shelford 60 6 Martyn Cory ct David Shelford b A Cunningham 98 7 William Heathfield not out 25 8 Nicholas Cooper ct Matthew Nel b A Cunningham 14 9 Daniel Hill† did not bat 10 Aiden Fowkes did not bat 11 Waqar Ali did not bat Extras 29 Total 270 Wickets 7 Overs 47 Burton Latimer CC - 1st XI 1 David Shelford ct James Mellor b W Heathfield 8 2 Scott Sanders b Waqar Ali 101 3 A Cunningham ct James Mellor b M J Maqsood 15 4 Alistair McClure b Waqar Ali 21 5 Matthew Nel ct Nicholas Cooper b Waqar Ali 3 6 John Boss ct Nicholas Cooper b Aiden Fowkes 30 7 Daniel Bird† ct James Mellor b Waqar Ali 26 8 David Hood ct M J Maqsood b Waqar Ali 2 9 Joshua Coleman ct Aiden Fowkes b Waqar Ali 14 10 Damon Hanney* not out 7 11 Liam Sayles not out 5 Extras 28 Total 260 Wickets 9 Overs 53

East Haddon CC - 1st XI Vs Old Wellingburians CC - OWCC - 1st XI Saturday 8th August 2015 Score 171 for 3 (30.5 overs) 168 for 10 (48 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ Points 25 5 Old Wellingburians CC - OWCC - 1st XI 1 M Ingram*† ct Robbie Povey b Jack Keeping 8 2 Umar Iqbal ct R Hardwick b Matthew Rose 2 3 John Bowers b Matthew Rose 21 4 Sameer Shah ct R Hardwick b P PushpaRajan 12 5 Nehal Patel ct R Whorton b A Isherwood 58 6 J Mehmood ct Robbie Povey b A Isherwood 15 7 Simon Denton not out 14 8 Richard Denton ct Jack Keeping b Robbie Povey 2 9 G R J Napier b Robbie Povey 0 10 James Belbin st R Hardwick b A Isherwood 6 11 J Staughton ct Jack Keeping b Isherwood 0 Extras 30 Total 168 Wickets all out Overs 48 East Haddon CC - 1st XI 1 Matthew Rose lbw b G R J Napier 85 2 Richard Whorton* lbw b G R Napier 0 3 Jack Keeping lbw b Simon Denton 9 4 Adrian Isherwood not out 59 5 Priyan PushpaRajan not out 13 6 Robbie Povey did not bat 7 Richard Hardwick† did not bat 8 Jack Dudleston did not bat 9 David Browne did not bat 10 Jon Gibson did not bat 11 Stuart Keeping did not bat Extras 5 Total 171 Wickets 3 Overs 30.5

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No Dorset holiday for travel weary Poppies

SAMMONS LEAPS: Ashley Sammons scoring his second goal at Curzon Ashton Curzon Ashton 2 Corby Town 2. Saturday 8th August

Trip up north earns a point for the Steelmen

Corby Town made a dream start to their Vanarama National League North campaign but ultimately had to settle for a draw from their long trek to Curzon Ashton.

There was barely a minute on the clock when a mistake in the Curzon defence let in Ashley Sammons to give the Steelmen the lead. For a time Corby threatened to build on this advantage with giant defender Aaron Brown looking a real threat from set pieces.

The home side gradually came into the game, however, and in their first real attack in the 19th minute Gary Burnett fired a shot against the crossbar.

Matty Warburton was looking especially dangerous for Curzon and on the half hour his shot was touched onto the post by Paul Walker. Burnett was on hand to put away the rebound and with Corby’s appeals for offside falling on deaf ears the goal stood.

As half time approached Warburton had two opportunities to put Curzon Ashton ahead. In the 40th minute his goalbound effort was deflected over for a corner by the head of Duane Courtney. Then in the final minute of the half he found himself well placed in the area but put his effort off target.

The home side did not have

to wait too long into the second period before they did go ahead.

Alex Brown played a free kick short to Burnett who had got in behind the Corby defence and he hit an angled shot across Walker and into the far corner of the net.

Walker then had to be at his best to keep out a Jon Hunt header following a Warburton corner and Corby made the most of their goalkeeper’s heroics by producing a 79th minute equaliser. The home side failed to clear their lines conclusively and Sammons pounced to fire in an unstoppable effort to earn the Steelmen a point.

Report Dave Tilley

Just prior to the start of the season Corby Town added Aaron Brown to their squad.

The 6’ 5” tall centre half arrives at Steel Park after spells with Stafford Rangers, Tamworth, Reading – who paid £100,000 for him – Yeovil Town, Preston North End, Kidderminster Harriers,

Leyton Orient Stockport County, Aldershot Town and Worcester City.

Now aged 32, Aaron has also played in Malta with Floriana and the Republic of Ireland with Limerick. He made his debut at Curzon ashton on the opening day of the Vanarama National League North campaign.

NO WAY THROUGH: Poppies press in the afternoon sun Poole Town 1 Kettering Town 0. Saturday 8th August Richard Gillespie’s early header down the right saw a desperate Lewis settled opening day proceedings Tallack header over his own bar.

Dubi Ogbonna provided the clearest at the Tatnam as we pushed Poole Town all the way without reward on Poppies chance right on half time but his fierce drive was very well saved by Saturday.

There was little doubt that the 7 hour Hutchings.

The second half saw The Poppies enjourney was going to have an effect and The Dolphins seized on the opportunity joying most of the possession and looking for the equaliser, and Elliot Sandy by scoring inside three minutes.

Poole started brightly and a corner, saw a drive from the left, that Hutchings from the right, saw prolific marksman, saved well.

Then, under pressure from Sandy, Richard Gillespie, meet the set piece at the near post and guided his header Hutchings spillt a Brett Solkhon free kick and as the ball rolled goalwards he past McAlindon into the far corner.

Kettering’s had a glorious chance recovered to collect the loose ball under to equalise minutes later when Andy pressure.

The next major point of the game Gooding’s free kick fell to Steve Kinniburgh, who in the six yard box, scuffed fell to Ogbonna who had another shot blocked on 71 minutes, but this was his his shot wide of the left upright.

Poole held the upper hand in the last action of the afternoon as shortly he opening half and controlled the mid- was dismissed for a second yellow card.

The Poppies threw caution to the field on the wide pitch.

A flowing move after the half hour wind and still looking the better outfit, mark saw Luke Burbidge’s squared ball but had to wait till injury time to test pick out Gillespie who’s blocked shot The Dolphins.

Will Grocott curled a quick ball into reared up as Jamie McAlindon claimed the box as Hutchings lost the flight of on the line.

The first half became more even in the ball, Solkhon headed a great chance the later stages and Mullarkey’s run at the back post, over from close range.

A reality check for last year’s all-conquering Diamonds AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 Petersfield Town 1. Saturday 8th August A Delroy Gordon header twelve the lead in the 60th minute when a Jason minutes from time rescued a draw for Silver left wing cross was headed home by AFC Rushden & Diamonds in their first Stuart Green at the far post, but Rushden ever match in the Southern Football responded well with Steve Spriggs seeing a League Division One Central against goalbound shot heroically blocked and Jack Petersfield Town on Saturday afternoon. Ashton powering a free header at goal which Diamonds had slightly the better of a was well saved. An equaliser was eventually keenly contested first half, with a Tommy found in the 78th minute when Gordon Berwick deflected effort forcing a strong glanced home a long throw from the left save from visiting goalkeeper Matt Short by Sam Brown, and despite Lorraine firing and Courtney Herbert flashing an effort wide when through on goal in the closing over the bar after strong and direct approach moments, a draw was very much a fair result play from Tom Lorraine. Petersfield took for both sides.

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Manager Andy Peaks made three alterations to the side which had defeated Loughborough Dynamo in their final pre-season friendly last Saturday, with Liam Dolman, Brad Harris and Tommy Berwick all coming into the side.

Delroy Gordon moved into the right back berth to allow Dolman to partner Jack Ashton in the centre, with Ollie Wilkinson and Liam Kilbride both being named amongst the substitutes. The visitors were on a 27 game unbeaten run in league fixtures which dated back to October 2014, and with both teams being new to the Southern League there was an expectant buzz in the atmosphere as the

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The Diamonds can be pleased with their performance as a whole in this fixture, but particular praise should be given to the strength of their defending and the response that was seen to Petersfield’s goal on the hour mark. The visitors also defended stoutly and proved a threat when counter attacking, and on a gloriously sunny day at the Dog & Duck, there were plenty of signs to suggest that Peaks’ side will be a strong team in this division. Diamonds’ next fixture sees them travel to Cambridgeshire to take on St Ives Town on Tuesday August 11. Ollie Mortimer

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