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ISSUE 76 22 MAY 2015

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Don’t be a nuisance, but do be quieter!

LOCAL AS I write this, TV news reports say some newcomers to a village have been grumbling about noisy church bells. The bells ring the time every quarter of an hour throughout the day and night. You might think that excessive.

I lived in a village for many years that was below a direct flight path from a nearby air base. Once, a newcomer complained to parish councillors about the din the planes made on their many practice runs. “What din?” they replied as one, in all innocence. Those who had lived there for years had learned to ‘sound out’ the racket and didn’t even register it any more. More recent (tolerant) villagers even said they found the regular aircraft noise comforting – it meant the lads were up there practising!

A while later, a local farmer reported to the parish council (to some amusement) that ‘incomers’ had phoned him to complain about the smell of the manure he was spreading. I can’t reprint here what his response was . . .

A few years afterwards, I was living next to a pub. On the other side of the pub was a crumbling barn, which was eventually bought and done up – gentrified, you might say. The newcomers spent thousands on the building, but within weeks of moving in, they had cornered the landlord to moan about doors banging, people laughing and cars starting up at closing time. They also complained about the noise the jazz band made in the garden on Sunday lunchtimes. One does wonder why they chose to live next to a pub.

Now I am a ‘townie’, surrounded by traffic, aircraft, neighbours... some of whom are on the noisy side when it comes to their taste in ‘music’ – which is not the same as mine. But I say nothing; we are all different. Perhaps they will see the story atop this page and turn down the volume just a little as our windows open to let in (hopefully) warmer air this Bank Holiday weekend. Enjoy!

IF YOU are a noisy neighbour, now is a good time to quieten down – until Sunday, it is Noise Action Week!

Kettering borough ranks second highest (after Hinkley and Bosworth) in the East Midlands for the number of noise complaints received in 201314. Third is Wellingborough, Corby is sixth after Northampton and Leicester.

Summer is approaching; open windows and more outdoor living mean that neighbour noise complaints in the area are likely to increase.

Kettering Borough Council is helping Kettering residents who have a noise issue at home by raising awareness of the services available for noise issues in the borough. It’s also encouraging landlords to tackle noisy tenants – doing nothing is not an option as landlords can be held responsible for their tenants’ behaviour.

Tips for being a considerate neighbour: • Dogs: Don’t allow your dog to bark unnecessarily and do not leave your dog alone for long periods • Music: Keep volume and bass as low as possible, keep your speakers away from party walls • Parties: Tell your neighbours that you are having

a party and be mindful of how loud your guests might be late at night or outside where noise travels easily • Burglar alarms: Ensure that your burglar alarm has a 20-minute cut off switch and appoint a key holder who can be contacted if the alarm goes off.

• DIY: Do noisy DIY jobs during social hours or agree with your neighbour a suitable time particularly if they are shift workers Shirley Plenderleith, Kettering Borough Council’s head of environmental health, said: “The number of noise complaints to the council is increasing. Excessive noise can be stressful and affect our health, so it is a real concern to people.

“The majority of neighbours we speak to don’t know they are causing excessive noise. Noise Action Week is a great opportunity for us to raise awareness of this issue. We’d encourage anyone who has a concern about noise to speak to their neighbour informally first – have a chat over the fence, or leave a polite note through their door and if this doesn’t improve things contact the local council for further information and advice.” www.noiseactionweek.org.uk

Exchanging information

NEARLY 350 residents had their say during Corby Community Safety Partnership’s latest community engagement event, Take Action, last month.

An empty shop in the town centre was used as an information exchange point for local people by the council, police, NHS Corby CCG, She Matters, National Careers Service, the Illegal Money Lending team, the JAM Team and the Police Crime Commissioners Office. There was also a drop-off point for Corby Foodbank that received some generous donations.

There was a prize draw with donations from ASDA Corby, The Co-operative, Corby Boating Lake Cafe and Culture & Leisure at Corby Borough Council.

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MEETING THE PUBLIC: Groups populated an empty shop in Corby.

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POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Corby where a cyclist was threatened and assaulted.

The incident happened on Friday April 10 at about 5.05pm. The cyclist had ridden into Elizabeth Street from Everest Lane and was travelling towards Cottingham Road, when a blue Peugeot 206 overtook the cyclist and braked sharply.

The driver got out and threatened the cyclist, who rode away into West Glebe Park. The Peugeot driver followed the cyclist into the park, threatened him again and then threw a large branch at him, injuring his leg.

The suspect is described as a white man, about 5ft 6in, in his late 30s, with broad shoulders and had a dark, bushy beard. He was wearing dark trousers and a white T-shirt with a dark patch or chest pocket on the front. He spoke with a local accent.

Anyone who recognises the man pictured here is asked to 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

ST Marks Business Centre, on St Marks Road in Corby, is currently being transformed – thanks to funding received from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

A total of £262,530 is being invested by ERDF in reinstating the business centre that has been empty since 2012. Once complete, the new centre will provide nine new workshop/office units suitable for small businesses. Works are anticipated to be complete by July 2015.

Anyone wishing to register interest in renting space at the centre or who would like further information about it, can contact Corby Borough Council’s Commercial Property Team on: 01536 464676 or email cb.property@corby.gov.uk for more details.

Become a footwear mentor

THE British Footwear Association (BFA) is looking to address an industry skills’ shortage in Northamptonshire, by engaging footwear workers with a long career in the industry behind them to help mentor young people.

This spring, the BFA launched a drive to recruit experienced factory staff coming up to retirement; staff that have the ability and skillsets to teach others in the footwear sector.

Kevin Traynor, finance director, BFA, said: “The BFA is hoping to build up a team with the relevant skillsets who would be willing to work in different factories across Northamptonshire. This team would work directly for the BFA on a part-time basis as and when required.”

William Church, co-owner of Desborough-based Joseph Cheaney & Sons, commented on the initiative: “Northamptonshire has a huge wealth of experience from former colleagues in the industry and any mentoring support they felt they were able to give on a full or part time basis would be very welcome.”

Those interested in becoming mentors should contact Kevin Traynor at the BFA on: 01933 229005 or email: info@britishfootwearassociation.co.uk

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Politician delivers jobs pledge at firm

Holiday recycling

THE General Election may be over, but some local employees will remember it personally for a long time to come.

The day before voting day, Chancellor George Osborne visited parcels delivery company DPD at the Raunds depot (pictured) to hear about plans for a new £150m investment and the opening of ten new depots, which will create more than 750 jobs.

On the final day of campaigning the Chancellor was conducting a 24-hour tour of businesses across the country, discussing the Conservatives’ plans to create 140,000 new jobs across the East Midlands.

In turn, DPD announced that, as a result of its £250 million investment in its UK business over the last five years, it had opened 15 new depots and created 4,000 new jobs. In total, it now operates 52 depots and

employs 9,300 people.

The 43,000 sq ft purpose-built Raunds depot opened in late 2013 and now employs more than 200 people. The new site replaced DPD’s depot in Rushden and includes the latest automated sorting technology.

DPD’s CEO Dwain McDonald said: “We were very happy to welcome the Chancellor and show him round our operation in Raunds. Our record over the last five years speaks for itself with revenue up over £500m and 4,000 new jobs created. We announced more good news with a five-year plan to build a further ten state-of-the-art depots which will create another 750 new jobs at least.

“I’m incredibly proud of what we have been able to do in terms of UK jobs and wealth creation – no other parcel delivery company has come close to matching our levels of growth, profitability or investment in recent

Works are completed

Schools funded in ‘race to the top’

THE latest phase of work on pedestrianising Kettering’s town centre has been completed by Kettering Borough Council and Northamptonshire Highways.

The works, which involved the installation of rising bollards at the entrances to the town centre, follows on from projects that improved the town’s Market Place, Sheep Street, Market Street and Horsemarket.

The project also involves the implementation of a new Traffic Regulation Order for the pedestrianised part of the town centre.

The aim of this project is to reduce traffic in High Street and Gold Street, improve the pedestrian and shopping areas, allow more events and markets to take place on the street, encourage more on-street dining (a ‘café culture’), attract further private investment and improve shopper safety.

The improvement works mean that High Street, Meadow Road, Lower Street and Gold Street will be fully pedestrianised during the shopping day – with deliveries only allowed outside of that core time period.

Alex Jelley, economic regeneration manager at Kettering Borough Council, said: “The new arrangements will provide a much better shopping environment which I am sure will be welcomed by shoppers and lead to even more private investment within the town centre. The disabled bays being provided at Lower Street and Gold Street, complementing the existing spaces around the town centre, will ensure that everyone is able to visit the town centre – and be safe when moving around it.”

LOCAL schools are among a group of 22 that successfully applied for a share of a £1million fund for projects to improve young people’s aspirations.

Northamptonshire County Council has awarded the cash as part of the council’s innovative Race To The Top strategy, which aims to make Northamptonshire one of the highest performing areas for education by 2020.

Schools that successfully applied for funding will now work with the University of Northampton, businesses and voluntary organisations in a variety of projects to improve standards.

Among the successful bids county-wide are: • Wren Spinney Community Special School • Huxlow Science College • Geddington School • Lodge Park Academy • Corby Business Academy & Kettering Science Academy • The Ferrers School • Pen Green Nursery School and Integrated Centre for Children and Families; Pen Green Research, Training and Development Base; and Pen Green Teaching School Alliance • The Education Fellowship MultiAcademy Trust – Warwick Primary School, Wellingborough.

Council leader Jim Harker said: “Nothing like this has been tried in the UK before and this is a pioneering initiative which encourages innovation and partnership with business.

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“In 2015 it is no longer acceptable that any school is failing our pupils and that is why we, as the county council, have taken decisive action to tackle this.”

Race To The Top was unveiled by the county council in February and was prepared in collaboration with the Department for Education.

The strategy has three main strands: First, to identify and intervene in schools across the county that are judged to be failing or in need of improvement. These schools will be given time to produce improvement plans, with a promise of local authority intervention if they fail to improve.

Second – an invitation to all schools to apply for a share of the £1million improvement fund.

Third – 16 new schools will be needed in the county over the next 12 years and the council will be looking for a number of top quality sponsors, with clear track records of success, to collaborate with the LEA in providing these schools.

Top-performing schools will be asked to share good practice, grants and bursaries will be offered to schools seeking to improve, and schools will work with businesses to provide mentoring and work placement opportunities.

The strategy will establish a Northamptonshire model of educational excellence.

Cllr Matt Golby, cabinet member for Learning, Skills & Education, said: “This is just the start of a long journey of improvement but I am confident that by working together we will be able to achieve results.”

Cadets’ put their teamwork and determination on display!

THE Rushden mobile recycling service is returning to the area this bank holiday Monday.

Northamptonshire County Council is closing the Rushden Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on May bank holiday, so East Northamptonshire Council will host a mobile recycling service in and around Rushden and Higham Ferrers on Monday, May 25.

A council spokesman said: “Following the success of the last mobile recycling day (May 4), where we collected 2.8 tons of rubbish and a 660 litre bin full of small electricals, we will be back to take away your bank holiday rubbish and recycling.

“Our trucks and helpful staff will be at: • Rectory Road Car Park, Rushden, 9-10.45am • Saffron Road Car Park, Higham Ferrers, 11am-12.45pm • Grangeway Shopping Precinct, Rushden, 1-2.45pm.

“We’ll be happy to dispose of: • General bagged household waste • General bagged recyclables – paper, cans, plastic punnets, pots and trays, glass jars & bottles, tins & cans • Small electrical items – toasters, irons, vacuums, etc. Please, no larger than what will fit in the boot of a car • Batteries • Textiles • General household items – no larger than what will fit in the boot of a car “We hope this service will help those who have experienced issues with accessing Rushden HWRC, particularly on a Wednesday morning following the two-day closure.” For more details, visit: www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/waste

‘Dog on leads’ breach

A DOG owner from Higham Ferrers who repeatedly breached the ‘dogs on leads’ order at Vine Hill recreation ground has received a £420 fine for her latest violation.

The woman, from Kimbolton Road, Higham Ferrers, had already received a verbal warning and three Fixed Penalty Notices for not having her dogs on leads at the park and, most recently, was caught by the East Northamptonshire Council dog warden and a PCSO for the same offence in the same location. When approached by the two officers, she was heard to say: “Here we go again. Don’t bother giving me the ticket; you know where I live, just put it through my door.” She then left the park.

This latest offence earned the dog owner an appearance at Northampton Magistrates Court where she pleaded guilty, was convicted and received a fine of £150, costs of £250 and victim surcharge of £20.

Warden strikes again

THEY look happy – and so they should be! Proud too! Pictured are members of the athletics team with team manager, Sgt (ATC) David McArthur, of the 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets. The team spent last Friday competing against 28 other squadrons at South and East Midlands Wing annual athletics competition.

Competing in a variety of track and field

events, Corby Air Cadets showed great teamwork and determination, making it into five finals.

Their hard work paid off, with cadets being selected to represent the Wing Team at 400m, 800m and 4x100m relay.

422 (Corby) Squadron Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T) said: “The cadets showed great team spirit and should be as proud of their

achievements as I am.”

The wait is now on for the final results!

If you’re aged between 12 (School Year 8) and 16 and are interested in becoming a Royal Air Force Air Cadet, 422 (Corby) Squadron are holding an Open Day on Saturday October 3 from 10am to 2pm at their Squadron Headquarters on St Mark’s Road. Put it in your diary now!

ANOTHER dog owner in Rushden is paying the price for not picking up after their pooch.

On Monday May 11, the East Northamptonshire Council dog warden spotted a woman on Newton Road, Rushden, allowing her dog to foul and not clearing it up. Her explanation of not having any bags with her was not considered a good enough excuse and a Fixed Penalty Notice was issued for the offence, resulting in a £75 fine for the owner.

Dog warden, Carenza Black explained: “If you own a dog you are responsible for it, so always be aware of where your dog is and what its doing at all times. Carry plenty of bags for clearing up its mess and then you and your dog can continue your walk hassle free. Those who continue to ignore the rules will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice which can mean an expensive dog walk.”

Most dog owners are very responsible and do pick up after their pets, but some people choose to ignore the rules.

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Artworks set for upgrade

MOSAICS celebrating We l l i n g b o r o u g h’s Five Wells and its twinning links with Niort in France and Wittlich in Germany are to be repaired.

The decision follows a petition started by former councillor Paul Crofts, who called on fellow residents to support him in his quest for the town centre artworks to be restored. The online petition garnered almost 100 signatures prior to the closing date earlier this week.

ART FOR ALL: Above, the mosaic depicting the town’s Red Well, White Well, Stan Well, Burymoor Well and Rising Sun Well and below, the artwork honouring twin town links with Wittlich and Niort.

PRIDE IN THE TOWN: Paul Crofts.

Mr Crofts told Extra Local: “Over recent years, the mosaics have deteriorated quite badly due to lack of maintenance and also one of them has become

stained as a result of allowing roundabouts on them.

“I started the petition a few weeks back and have just heard that the council has found someone to repair them, subject to negotiating a contract.”

The petition had said: ‘The two mosaics in Wellingborough town centre are seriously degrading and are a blot on the landscape. They are in urgent need of repair/ restoration work to restore some pride in our heritage and town centre landscape.’

A council spokesman told Extra Local: “The town centre mosaics do need repairing and investigations and negotiations have been ongoing since November last year to find someone who could carry out this specialised work at a reasonable cost.

“We received Mr Crofts’ petition in March of this year when this process was well underway. We’re happy to be able to tell him that we’ve now concluded negotiations with the successful contractor and work should begin to restore the mosaics in September.”

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Slow down for resurfacing

EXTENSIVE ‘surface dressing’ road repairs have begun across the county. The Northamptonshire County Council work is being carried out to provide a cost-effective way of preserving and extending the life of highways in the area.

Surface dressing involves hot tar being sprayed on to the road surface and overlaid by chippings and traffic is slowed to 20mph to reduce the danger of partially embedded chippings flicking up in the first few days.

Loose chippings are swept away within 24 hours of the initial dressing, and again within three days.

A heavy roller is used after initial treatment and the surface is usually fully embedded after around a week, as traffic moves across it.

Anti-knife crime drive

LOCAL police officers delivered a powerful presentation to 250 pupils at The Ferrers School in Queensway, Higham Ferrers, last week.

The presentation was part of a rolling programme across the county’s secondary schools. This forms part of the Force’s Operation Limit campaign, aimed at reducing violent crime in Northamptonshire.

After the talk, officers took part in a discussion with the students about the consequences of carrying a knife and taking personal responsibility.

Derelict building entered

A DERELICT building in Rockingham Road, Corby, was broken into on Sunday May 3.

Between 9pm and 10pm, the boarding of the ground floor window was pushed out and access was gained.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about this incident, are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or fill in the anonymous online form, to be found here: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Don’t miss this health bus trip IT ROLLED into Wellingborough last month (pictured) and was well received and now the people of Corby are invited to board a health bus!

A free Know Your Risk roadshow where people can find out their risk of getting Type 2 diabetes and get valuable information about how to reduce it, will be in Corby next month.

Diabetes UK has partnered up with Tesco to deliver a roadshow tour across the country that aims to reach more than 27,000 people with potentially life-changing information over two years. One of the roadshow’s first stops is Corby on Monday and Tuesday June 22 and 23.

Peter Shorrick, Diabetes UK Midlands regional manager, said: “Four out of five cases of Type 2 diabetes can be stopped or delayed by eating a healthy diet, taking regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.

“That’s why we want people in Corby come aboard and find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes so we can support them in making the right choices to improve their health. For many people,

the Know Your Risk roadshow is the first step to delaying or preventing this serious condition.

“There’s nothing scary about our roadshow and no blood tests. Our friendly volunteers and qualified dietitians in Corby will take you through a series of questions and measurements to tell you how likely you are to develop Type 2 diabetes over the next ten years.

Finding out your risk doesn’t take long, but could be an important first step on the path to a healthier life.

“What many people don’t know is that you’re more likely to get Type 2 diabetes if you’re overweight, especially if you are large around your middle, you’re African-Caribbean, Black African, Chinese or South Asian, you’re aged over 40 (or over 25 if you are South Asian) or you have a parent, child, brother or sister with diabetes.”

If managed properly, people with Type 2 diabetes can live long, healthy lives. In Corby, more than 3,000 people are living with diabetes and it is estimated that more than 400 people have it but are yet to be diagnosed.

Cat found dumped

POLICE in Kettering are appealing for information after the body of a cat was dumped in an allotment, having suffered serious injuries.

The cat went missing from Whiteford Drive on Monday May 4 and was found the following evening in a nearby allotment.

A vet confirmed the injuries had not been caused by another animal and had possibly been caused deliberately.

Anyone with any information can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Or, call independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111, or: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

Dispersal powers: police invite scrutiny THE county’s police are publishing online the location and timing of ‘direction to leave’ zones, authorised under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The move is part of the Force’s continued drive to be more open and transparent about the use of powers such as stop and search and dispersal.

Information about stop and search powers, such as what the public should expect and their rights when stopped and searched, is already published on the Northamptonshire Police website and additional information about the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 has now been added.

Sections 34 and 35 of the act allow an officer of the rank of inspector or above to authorise the dispersal of people in a specific area, during a specified period of no more than 48 hours, to prevent crime and disorder.

The authorising officer must reasonably believe that, in respect of any locality within their police area, the exercise of the dispersal powers by a constable in uniform or a PCSO may be required to remove or reduce the likelihood of crime and disorder, or behaviour likely to result in local people being harassed, alarmed or distressed.

New skatepark due

A NEW skatepark will be installed at Rushden’s Jubilee Park this summer.

The pictures here give an indication as to what the new park will look like.

A concrete park is to be built – more sustainable and considerably less expensive to maintain than the original wooden ramp.

The skate park has been designed to cater for skaters and riders of all ages and abilities.

A statement in the town council’s latest newsletter says: ‘The town council has always been committed to providing an excellent skatepark facility and hopes this exciting design will meet everyone’s expectations.

‘The project has been funded by Rushden Town Council, section 106 monies (planning contributions), ENC Members’ Empowering Fund and a Community Grant ­­ from East Northamptonshire Council. The skatepark user group will also be organising some events over the summer to raise additional funding.’

For example, an inspector may have information to indicate there is likely to be antisocial behaviour on a particular housing estate during the weekend and authorise the use of the dispersal for 48 hours.

The powers may also be used in a busy town centres where there is a history of alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and disorder, enabling an officer to direct someone to leave the area for a specified period, thereby helping to reduce the risk of further crime or disorder in the area.

Superintendent Andy Cox said: “The Crime and Policing Act 2014 has given the police a valuable tool with which to tackle anti-social behaviour.

“Northamptonshire Police is seeking to be open and transparent in the use of the ‘Direction to Leave’ and, as such, we are publishing the reason and duration of the authorities, including the details of the authorising officer.

“I believe we are the first Force in the country to offer this level of transparency and I welcome the public scrutiny this will bring.

“It is important the police use any power in a proportionate way with integrity and consideration.”

For more information, visit the stop and search pages at: www.northants.police.uk

Have your say on wellbeing issues

AN online survey has launched to find out how Northamptonshire residents would like to access wellbeing services and understand what keeps them well.

The wellbeing survey is a piece of research being carried out between Northamptonshire County Council, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Northampton, who are all working together to form a new Wellbeing Community Interest Company.

Each organisation brings something unique to the new company and the three partners will be working with stakeholders, staff and residents to create an exciting new model for delivering integrated health and wellbeing services in the county.

Their goal is to create a wellbeing organisation which delivers integrated services that enable AFTER two successful years of the people to feel healthier and better about summertime ‘Get To Know Rushden’ themselves and helps residents to take charge of events, the theme this year is being their lives. changed to ‘Party’, to be more appropriate The survey will also ask for views on the ideas since the week ends with the popular for the new organisation which is aiming to be ‘Party in the Park’. fully operational by June 2016.

Events are already provisionally arranged The research is part of a programme of to start on Friday July 3 with the Soap consultation and engagement about the proposed Box Derby being held in Hall Park and new operating model for the services that will be Independents’ Day on Saturday 4th in the delivered by the new wellbeing organisation and High Street. The long week will climax with will be undertaken over the next five months – Party in the Park on Saturday July 11 and the May to September 2015.

Six Week Community Singers will round off The consultation and engagement process the event with a concert on Sunday July 12. will be with residents, voluntary organisations, Rushden Town Council is funding the current service providers and other interested week and a full programme of all events will partners and public bodies in the county. be distributed to all properties in Rushden.

This is one of several opportunities for people to Any organisations or businesses wishing to influence the operating model and a consultation stage an event or a party at their premises can and engagement programme will shortly be email: clerk@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk­ published, and widely communicated to enable

Hedge blaze spread Get set for party week A HOUSE and a car were both damaged in Higham Ferrers after arsonists set fire to a bush.

The hedge outside a property in Linden Avenue was set on fire sometime between 1.30am and 2am on Wednesday April 15.

The fire quickly spread to both a Ford Fiesta, which was parked nearby, and the guttering of the property.

Officers investigating believe the fire may be linked to an incident which happened in nearby Oaks Drive at about 10pm on Friday April 17.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about these incidents, can call 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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full participation from all stakeholders.

The survey will be open online until Monday June 8 and headline results will be made available during late June through a series of county wide roadshows as well as via the Wellbeing Community Interest Company webpages.

Dr Akeem Ali, director of public health and wellbeing at Northamptonshire County Council who is one of the directors leading on the establishment of the wellbeing organisation, said: “This is an extremely important piece of research as it is the first time we have asked the public for their views on the new wellbeing organisation.

“I encourage all residents to take part and complete the online survey as we want to build a new groundbreaking organisation which has been informed by our residents’ needs and priorities and at the same time involve them in the shaping of the design and delivery of services that will be available to them.”

Revamp for skills site

A TRAINING facility for those aiming to work in the gas, plumbing and renewable energy industries, has opened for business in Corby for local companies to train their workforce.

Originally opened in 2006, the Tresham College’s St Mark’s Skills Academy has been refurbished to provide tradespeople, apprentices and students at the college with high quality, specialist industry accreditations and up-to-date qualifications through the college’s businessfocused training division, Evolve. It offers tailormade courses and varying start dates at the St James Industrial Estate in the town. Find out more, call: 01536 419570 or visit: www.evolvetresham.ac.uk

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Danny is musical Hero!

CORBY music lovers have voted! Danny Hero is to be the new Corby musical that was selected by a panel of theatre and musical experts and a lively theatre audience at The Core at Corby Cube earlier this month.

The panel were tasked with choosing the theme of a new musical celebrating Corby, its culture and its people in a production to be staged next year.

Danny Hero is the story of 15-year-old Danny McIntyre, created by children’s author, lyricist and playwright Timothy Knapman, and Laurence Mark Wythe, an award-winning English composer, lyricist and writer for British, international and off-Broadway musicals.

Danny McIntyre lives with his mum, Sheila. But where Danny truly lives is in his head – in a wonderful, colourful fantasy world where he is a powerful superhero sent to Earth from space to defend the human race and fight for all that is true and just. The schoolboy whom everyone sees each day, lost in his own little world of comic books and stories, is a brilliant disguise to protect his secret identity! Things happen to Danny until the moment when he finds the strength inside himself to face a real threat in the real world – and save his community and the people closest to him.

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tional company commissioned by Made in Corby to develop a new musical for Corby with the people of Corby explained: “Congratulations to Tim and Laurence and to the professional actors and musicians who brought Danny Hero to life so brilliantly in just ten minutes.”

He added: “The three other ideas, pitched by writers Dougal Irvine, Rebecca Applin, Susannah Pearse, Craig Adams and Andrew Doyle, were also incredibly well received by the audience and the panel members, who were faced with a tough choice. Given the commit- WINNING WAYS: Above, pitching Danny Hero at The Core at Corby Cube. Photo by Kate Dyer. Left, the ment and time invested by creators of Danny Hero – Laurence Mark Wythe (left) and Timothy Knapman (right). all the teams we’d love to see opportunities arise for all the pitches to continue their development into full musicals.”

Perfect Pitch, Timothy Knapman and Laurence Mark Wythe, the Made in Corby Community Producing Committee and Corby Amateur Theatrical Society (CATS) will be working together over the next 12 months creating the musical that will be performed at The Core in October 2016.

Helen Willmott, Made in Corby’s programme manager added: “There will be many opportunities for local Corby people to be involved along the way, both on and off stage. Anyone interested in being involved should sign up on our Made in Corby Facebook page.”

The 2016 musical is Made in Corby’s third major Big Night Out commission, in a three-year programme funded by Arts Council England that brings high quality artists together with Corby’s communities. Made in Corby is funded by Arts Council England, as part of its national Creative People and Places programme.

MAKING THE SELECTIION: Audience and judging panel. Photo by Kate Dyer.

Appeal after teenager is injured

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a road accident in Montagu Street, Kettering, on Monday May 11.

The incident happened shortly after 5.30pm – a motorcycle was in collision with a red Renault Clio at the junction of Thorngate Street.

As a result, a 17-year-old girl was thrown off the bike. An air ambulance team attended and the victim was taken to Kettering General Hospital with head injuries.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 19-year-old man, ran from the scene but was later arrested by officers. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Officers would like to hear from witnesses and in particular anybody who saw a man running from the incident.

They would also like to thank members of the public who assisted at the scene, in particular an off-duty paramedic who gave initial treatment to the victim at the roadside.

Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Police Drivewatch hotline, on: 0800 174615.

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Armed robbers raid pub

AN armed robbery took place at The Spread Eagle pub in Oakley Road, Corby, in the early hours of Monday May 11.

Between about 3.30am and 4.40am, offenders got onto the roof of the pub and forced their way in. They then threatened the residents with a crowbar and forced them to access the pub, from which they stole a safe.

They also took the mobile phones of the residents, discarding them on the roadside further along Oakley Road, near the roundabout with Lewin Road and Danesholme Road.

Both offenders were white, in their early 20s – one was about 5ft 10in and of slim build, the second was about 6ft 2ins and of a more muscular build.

Both men had their heads and faces covered.

Witnesses or anyone with information can contact police on: 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Dealing with dementia in your pet PDSA advice on recognising signs of memory loss in pets. National Dementia Awareness Week takes place from 18 to 24 May and aims to raise awareness and understanding of the condition, which affects as many as 800,000 people in the UK. But vet charity PDSA is alerting owners that pets too can suffer from a very similar condition as they become older.

Dementia is an ‘umbrella’ term that is used to describe a set of symptoms that are caused by a gradual loss of brain function. Symptoms are varied but can include memory loss, confusion and poor attention, and onset is generally associated with old age.

Spotting this disease in pets can be more difficult than with humans, so PDSA has put together a list of signs to look out for that could indicate your pet is affected.

Signs can include: · Confusion or disorientation – getting lost in familiar places or getting ‘trapped’ in a corner and not being able to find their way out. · Loss of toilet training – soiling indoors or forgetting where the litter tray is. · Change of sleeping patterns – sleeping more during the day or less at night. · Change in social interaction and relationships – becoming more withdrawn, seeming depressed or forgetting members of the family or other pets. · Loss of memory – not responding to familiar commands, forgetting previously learnt behaviours and difficulty in learning new tasks. · Changes in activity – reduced levels of activity or aimless pacing and staring into space. · Changes in vocalisations – howling or crying more than usual, often at night · Change to appetite – usually a decrease, but sometimes an increase occurs as the animal appears to forget it has already eaten.

PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham, said: “These signs can indicate a dementia-like condition in pets, but a number of them can also be caused by other diseases, so it’s important to visit your vet as soon as possible for an accurate diagnosis. Early detection is important, as this can often result in more successful treatment or management of many conditions, so regular check-ups for elderly pets are key.”

If a pet is diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction syndrome, then your vet may prescribe medication, or recommend ways of managing the condition, which can help pets have an improved quality of life for some time after the original onset of illness.

Owners can also take steps to help pets suffering with this condition including avoiding moving things in the house; increasing other environmental clues, such as keeping the radio on in a particular room to help navigation; encourage interaction and retraining.: The exact causes of cognitive dysfunction syndrome aren’t proven, but veterinary specialists suggest that a good diet, regular mental stimulation (e.g. exercising and playing outdoors) and companionship (for social animals like dogs) can all help to reduce the risks of animals developing the disease.

Corby Veterinary Centre now open with amnesty and microchipping offer!

VET: Alison Turnbull Great news for pets and pet owners as Corby welcomes a new Veterinary Surgery to the town. Ideally located at 2A Harrogate Court, on the site of the old NHS centre, the newly refurbished premises offer the best and latest in friendly, professional and high quality veterinary care.

The team were thrilled when this site became available and during the past two months the practice has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard to provide a welcoming environment for you and your pet.

The practice is traditionally owned, rather than being part of a group or corporate chain and is run very much as part of the local community. It aims to retain a friendly and caring approach whilst striving to continue to improve and develop the standards and services offered.

Corby Veterinary Surgery provides a full range of clinical services to keep your pet happy and

VET: Kate Clarke healthy. Consultations are available Monday to Saturday by appointment, along with a fully equipped operating theatre for routine and emergency surgery.

Kate, Alison and the team intend to promote their strong approach in ‘preventive health care’.

As Kate explains, “Our philosophy is that by providing the best possible preventative care, through regular health checks and vaccinations, we are able to ensure your pet has a happy and healthy life.”

The surgery is offering a vaccination amnesty until the end of June. Pets which have fallen behind with their vaccinations will be entitled to a full restart at the same cost as booster. Further offers include half price microchipping. Full details are available from the surgery. Please call our friendly receptionists on 01536 648800.

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BBQ Summer Safety - Bank Holiday 25 May The second May Bank Holiday is just around the corner which usually means people turning their attention to barbecues (providing the weather plays its part).

But vet charity PDSA warns pet owners should take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe when the heat is on.

PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham, says; “Every year PDSA vets see pets with injuries directly associated with barbecues.

Pets are brought in suffering from burns, having swallowed objects such as corn on the cob cores, and heat stroke in the hot weather.”

PDSA is advising owners to take a few simple precautions this year to safeguard their pets: Skip the scraps - eating barbecue scraps can upset your pet’s stomach. Undercooked, unfamiliar or fatty food can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Bin it – make sure any leftover food and rubbish is securely and safely thrown away in a lidded dustbin well away from pets. A common barbecue-related problem seen by PDSA vets is pets that have eaten corn on the cob cores. These can cause a serious intestinal blockage and have to be surgically removed.

Don’t be a ‘fuel’ - lighter fluid can be dangerous. So keep it well out of reach.

Flamin’ hot – playing around a barbecue can lead to severe burns, so pets should be kept well away from flames, burning embers and hot ash. Always make sure that the BBQ is cooled down quickly after use.

Slap on the sun cream – pets can suffer from sunburn and heatstroke just like humans, so if you’re enjoying the sun ensure your four-legged friends have access to shade and plenty of fresh water. Pet sun creams should be used on your pet’s body that have no hair or white fur areas – your vet can advise you about this.

Pet owners interested in finding out more about summer safety for pets can download free copies of PDSA Responsible Pet Care leaflets at pdsa.org.uk/leaflets.

Is it time to Neuter?

Once your pet is 6 months of age it is a good idea as part of a preventative health care scheme to get your pet neutered.

Why neuter your pet?

Neutering is mainly recommended for medical benefits and should not change your pets’ character, but may help with certain undesirable traits such as aggression, dominant behaviour and the desire to roam.

Your female pet’s risk of mammary cancer is very low if she is spayed before her first season, and she will be spared the risk of post season complications such as life threatening womb infections that can occur after any season.

The hassle involved with bitches when they are in season is also taken away, as well as he mess. Some bitches even need to be kept house bound due to the unwanted attention from male dogs when out which can be frustrating for both dog and owner.

Male dogs become less interested in females in season once they themselves have been neutered. Castration can also dramatically reduce the risk of certain types of cancer including testicular and prostate cancer.

And of course neutering is the best way to prevent any unwanted pregnancies!

So what does having your pet neutered involve?

If your pet is female it is spayed removing both ovaries and the uterus. If your pet is male it is castrated removing both testicles.

Both procedures require a general anaesthetic, which carries a very small risk of complications at a young age. The length of time the operation takes will depend on whether your pet is a cat, dog or rabbit, as well as what breed and size it is.

These procedures require a days’ stay at the Vets, your pet is admitted in the morning and discharged the same day. They may need to return to the Vets for post-operative checks and for stitches to be removed, but recovery usually takes just a few days to a week.

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What happened to the Corby bus station mural?

HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also a history lover. In this issue, as Corby councillors call for new artworks to grace the town’s railway station, Tom looks back to the work of painter Keith Vaughan (1912-1977).

Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk IN 1955, John Keith Vaughan was commissioned to make a tile mural for the bus shelter in Corby ‘new town’.

There is a short video on Google (via MACE, the Media Archive for Central England, visit: http://bit.ly/1ICWn9U or type into Google ‘Midlands News: 24.05.1962: Corby mural show - public reaction’). This video shows local people giving their thoughts on the mural.

But the artwork later seems to have just vanished, never to be seen again.

Vaughan developed his artistic talent while working in advertising. He was influenced

by Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso and Gauguin, and the themes of landscape and the male nude dominated his paintings throughout his career.

The first exhibition of Vaughan’s drawings was held in 1942 at the Reid and Lefèvre Gallery, London. During the Second World War, Vaughan was a gay conscientious objector. In the 1940s and 1950s he taught art in London at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, the Central School of Art and later the Slade School.

THE LOST MURAL: Back in 1962, locals were bemused about what Vaughan’s artwork depicted – which was actually the encroachment of development in the countryside.

He was diagnosed with cancer in 1975 and committed suicide in 1977 in London, recording his last moments in his diary as the drugs overdose took effect. Is this why the mural was removed?

Vaughan was drawn to modern myth-making and part of the English neo-romantic scene in the late 1930s, but became increasingly abstract in his work. His scenes are generally inclined to tragedy and his drawings, mainly of men, rarely have faces and sometimes lack heads. The paintings feel unfulfilled in their striving. His story would make a great movie, I’m sure. If you

SOLD AT SOUTHEBY’S: The oil on canvas painting Theseus and the Minotaure (Interior At Minos)’, 1950, was sold six years ago for more than £300,000.

MELANCHOLY MAN: Vaughan’s Man In Cave. Many of his works depicted men, often without faces.

WORTH A FORTUNE: Keith Vaughan’s mural is pictured above on the bus station in Corby, but where is it now? Does it still exist? Email: hello@ extranewspapers.co.uk Below, the bus station – unadorned during the Queen’s visit in 1961.

TROUBLED GENIUS: Keith Vaughan in his studio. know where this mural might have ended up, please let us know – is it now someone’s patio or the floor of a swimming pool?

Or maybe it went to land-fill!

One thing is for sure, it’s worth a small fortune if it still exists. In 2009, his oil on canvas painting ‘Theseus and the Minotaure’ – previously in the collection of Richard Attenborough – sold for £313,250.

Corby Borough Council is looking for tenders for a new £80,000 installation to be erected at our railway station – so, if you are an artist, give it a go! It could be the making of your career! Do keep in mind it will have to last about 30 years and will be representing the town the moment people step out of the station. Corby is woefully short of town art and this offer is most welcome.

There is a selection of Vaughan’s journals online.

These cover a number of time periods starting with his first journal which he began in August 1939; a group of four journals which detail his time at Eden prisoner of war camp in North Yorkshire between 1944 and 1945; and his last journal from 1975 to 1977. These journals are the personal thoughts, to a certain extent about the development of artistic ideas, but also about Vaughan’s mental state, depression, sexual angst and desires.

Vaughan’s diaries, which are remarkably clear-eyed and poignant, end at the exact moment of his suicide, with the words: “I cannot drag on another few years in this state . . . 65 was long enough for me.”

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One Direction shared their Billboard Music Award with their "brother Zayn" at the award show is Las Vegas on Sunday!

They won the first prize of the night - top duo/group - and said they shared it with Zayn, who you’ll remember left the group in March. Niall also thanked the group's fans. He said: "This is absolutely incredible and it's an honour to be here in this category and come out as the winner. Thank you to our super fans, we love you so much and will see you soon."

The band also won the award for top touring group. The show, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, opened with the debut of Taylor Swift's new video for “Bad Blood” which featured a whole host of her celebrity friends! She also walked away with eight awards, including top artist, after being shortlisted in fourteen categories.

She was seen hugging her reported new boyfriend Calvin Harris after collecting one of her many awards.

We popped down to Woburn last Friday to see Geri Halliwell arrive at Church to marry the Formula 1, Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner. Geri’s daughter was also there, acting as one of her bridesmaids.

There was a good turnout of celebrities, including Dawn, Myleene Klass, Amanda Holden, and Spice Girl and Heart Presenter emma Bunton! There were also several greats from the world of motor racing at the service, including David Coulthard, Niki Lauda and Jackie Stewart.

Friends since 2009, Geri has been publicly dating Christian since March 2014. They announced their engagement in ‘The Times’ last November.

Both have children from previous relationships. Geri’s daughter Bluebell is nine years old, while Christian has a young daughter, Olivia.

Finally, if you haven’t seen the video of U2’s ‘The Edge’ falling off ‘The Edge’ of a stage in Vancouver, then head to heart.co.uk After the show, Edge posted a photo of his grazed arm on Instagram but he seemed to be in good spirits. The caption said: "Didn't see the edge, I'm ok!!" Before the show, he told Sky News he was "very excited" about being back on the road for the first time in four years. "It's kind of like your first day back at school," he said. His accident comes as Bono still recovers from the injuries he suffered in a bicycle accident in New York last November. "There's nothing cool about falling off your push bike," he told Sky News. "I just feel so stupid. I did make a mess of myself but I'm strong now and feel good."

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Thursday 28 May 11am to 4pm Local dancers, dance teachers and dance schools are invited to ‘cut some shapes’ at the Centre.

Displays, demonstrations and taster sessions featuring the spectrum of dance from Ballroom and Ballet, Bollywood, Tap and Tango to Street Dance.

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EXTRA BUSINESS Car fans get up on roof

THE top two floors of the Newlands Shopping Centre Car Park in Kettering had been designated as the venue for an auto show with a difference . . . but the weather had other ideas!

A day of persistent rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of attendees at the ‘On Top’ Auto Show earlier this month – they displayed warm appreciation for outstanding automobiles.

More than 200 cars took part in ‘On Top’, which had to relocate to the middle deck to keep dry.

And to ensure the activity was still bright and cheerful – even if the weather was not – there was live music all day and Cool Scoops catering on hand with the ice-cream.

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Neil Griffin, manager of the Newlands Shopping Centre, said: “When we organised an event on the roof for cars last year, we never envisaged that it would prove to be such a popular activity. Motor enthusiasts love this kind of event – even a bit of rain doesn’t put them off!”

Stanton Cross residents due ‘by next year’

PEOPLE could be living in homes at the new Stanton Cross development, Wellingborough, by the middle of 2016, according to the developer.

Bovis has started work on the development near the railway station on the east of the town, which is set to deliver 3,200 homes and 7,500 new jobs within 15 years.

The station will be enhanced and there will also be a country park, schools, a doctor’s surgery and shopping facilities as part of the largest growth the town will see since the 1960s.

Bovis’ managing director for the South Midlands region, John Lougher, gave an update on the project at the latest in Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce’s series of Business Briefing events held on Friday May 8.

He said: “We are looking forward to really getting it moving now as it’s taken a long time to get to the starting line. We are working towards people starting to buy the homes at Stanton Cross by the middle of 2016 which will also mean further employment opportunities.”

Responding to a question by Simon Toseland – director of commercial property agents PropSearch, which has an office in the town – about how many houses would be built each year, Mr Lougher said: “On the rate of delivery on the private housing, we will look to be building 250 units per year as a long-term plan.

BUSINESS BRIEFING: The breakfast seminar brought news of Stanton Cross’s development to local businesspeople.

“In 2016 we are looking to build 100 units and then will be aiming to step this up to 250 by 2017.

It’s very hard to look forward 15 years, it might be if the economy further strengthens the building rate will increase.”

More than 50 business representatives from the area attended the event at Weatherbys Limited, Sanders Road, on the outskirts of the town.

David Cross, local chamber of commerce president, said: “The business community of Wellingborough is starting to realise that this might be our time. Major developments are finally starting to happen, which will not only boost the local economy and create jobs but also enhance Wellingborough’s position on the map.”

Wellingborough East/Stanton Cross has been in the planning stage for more than a decade.

TURNING TALENT INTO CHARITY CASH: From left are Peter Castle, Alan Spooner, Nicholas Roberts, Sue Bownass and Simon Toseland.

THE combined musical talents of Chartered Surveyors plays drums with some familiar Northamptonshire Thre3e; and Nicholas Roberts, a partner property consultants have raised at Drake Commercial is also a drummer more than £7,500 for Cynthia and performs with The Domino Effect, Spencer and Cransley Hospices, at a a seven-piece band which plays a mix of original and rock covers. major rock, pop and blues event.

A cheque for £7,573.00 was recently Now in its second year, ‘A Second to Cynthia Spencer, Later’, loosely based on Jools Holland’s presented BBC show Later, was recently held Community Fundraiser Sue Bownass. at Hanger One, Sywell Aerodrome. The Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides The event was hosted by the former specialist palliative care services for Business Times publisher Alan South Northamptonshire, whilst its Spooner and introduced three local sister hospice, Cransley Hospice, bands, all featuring prominent names provides similar services to the North from the county’s commercial property of the county.

A Second Later was presented by sector.

Simon Toseland, founding director Northampton company ACS and of Prop-Search was on keyboards sponsored by other Northamptonshire and providing backing vocals for businesses including Promote-It, Shire this three-piece band Iniquity; Peter Security, Stanair, Midshires Electrical Castle, managing director of Hadland and Dalepak.

Business owners’ demands ‘will tax Government’ SMALL business owners locally will make big demands on the new UK Government as they look for pre-election promises to be delivered, according to a local specialist.

Ravi Taggar, who runs TaxAssist in Kettering, said local businesses would be looking for rapid progress on issues such as tax simplification, lowering the costs of running small businesses and business rates.

She said: “If the Government wants to restore confidence, it will have to act swiftly to address the issues which are important

to local business owners. More than 1,000 small businesses responded to our pre-election survey and 66% said they didn’t think the pre-election debate addressed the issues that mattered to them, while 78% did not trust that any politicians would follow through on the promises they made during the election campaign.

“If David Cameron is to live up to his claim to be the party of the grafters, roofers, retailers and plumbers, he must deliver on the issues which matter most to them. We are looking

for a much fairer business rates system following the promised review, more action to cut red tape and greater support on lowering the costs of running small businesses.”

The TaxAssist Accountants survey of small businesses showed that 52% said tax simplification was their top priority, closely followed by the economy (49%) and lowering the costs of doing business (45%). More than 34% wanted VAT to be addressed and some 25% said Europe was a key issue for them.

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!

Tuesdays May 26 and June 9, 7.30am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Holiday Inn, Geddington Road (NN18 8ET). £15. Details here: July 7www.nnconnect.co.uk/corby Tuesdays June 9 and July 7 12noon-2pm. 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.

Wednesdays May 27 and June 10, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast

Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (inc full breakfast and). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

Fridays June 19 and July 17, 7am-9am. East Northants Business Breakfast organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), at The Gemini Suite, Rockingham Speedway, Mitchell Road, Corby (NN17 5AF). Contact Alison Hadley, FSB branch secretary, on: 01933 413222 or email: alison@ moticationuk.com for more de-

tails. £13 for FSB members and for first time visitors, £18 for nonmembers’ subsequent visits.

Wednesday May 27, from 10.30am. The Business Club Northants Summer Golf Tournament: 19 holes, evening dinne, prizes.

Wellingborough Golf Course (NN9 5AD). Details – tel: 01604 529173, or email: mike.willis@thebusinessclubnorthants. co.uk Wednesdays June 17 and July 15, 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.

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The Humble Radish

British radishes, the first British salad vegetables to be harvested each year in the UK, are now in season.

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Often thought of as just ‘a bite on the side’, the humble radish, with its crisp, crunchy texture and distinctive peppery bite, is a deliciously versatile snack or ingredient, perfect for adding a quick and easy, subtle kick to salads, sandwiches, stir fries and more.

As well as being one of the fastest growing crops (growing from seed to eating plant in 25 days), radishes also have one of the longest seasons, with UK grown radishes available from mid-April through to the end of October.

Here are some useful tips for growing your own from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Grow By sowing seed thinly (approximately 2.5cm/1in apart) there should be no need for thinning summer cultivars, but any that is needed should be done as soon as possible.

Winter cultivars should be thinned to 15cm (6in) apart.

Keep the soil moist to ensure rapid growth, keep the roots fleshy and tasty and prevent splitting. Sowings made in July and August can be a problem due to the hotter, drier conditions, so make sure these are well looked after.

Because radishes are quick to mature they can be used as a ‘catch crop’ being sown between rows of slower-growing vegetables such as peas and potatoes. They can even be used as row markers of slow-germinating crops, such as parsnip and onion - the radishes germinate quickly, marking out the row where the other crops have been sown and can be pulled before interfering with the main crop.

Problems Flea beetle: Leaves are covered in small holes and damaged areas turn brown. Seedlings are particularly susceptible.

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A great healthy snack - Just 5 calories per serving, radishes are officially the lowest calorie food you can eat – they are also super low in fat. Plus they’re a massive 95% water too, making them a great way to help boost your hydration levels.

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They are low GI - Radishes are a low GI food so they can help to stabilise your blood sugar levels, fill you up and provide you with slow release energy. Low GI foods can help you lose weight and help to keep blood glucose levels steady, which is especially important in diabetes.

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Remedy: Grow plants under horticultural fleece and keep the soil moist. Water in nitrogen-rich fertilser to help the crop outgrow the pests.

Slugs and snails: These feed on the young seedlings and you’ll see the tell tale slime trail on the soil around your crop, as well as on the

leaves.

Remedy: There are many ways to control slugs and snails, including beer traps, sawdust or eggshell barriers and copper tape Brassica downy mildew: This is a common disease of brassicas, as they are not in the ground so long. The leaves will turn yellow, with white, fuzzy patches on the undersides.

The root may also turn brown.

Remedy: Remove infected plants as soon as you see them. Don’t plant brassicas in the same place as previous brassica crops. There is no chemical control.

Harvesting Radishes need to be grown steadily and harvested young to ensure they remain succulent, otherwise they can become woody and inedible.

Pull summer radishes as required, making sure they are never left to mature and become woody. Winter cultivars can be left in the ground and dug up as required, or lifted in November and stored.

Toasted sourdough with avocado and a radish and watercress A delicious, healthy and quick snack or light lunch bursting with subtle flavours and brimming with colour!

Makes: 20 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need: 1 small ripe avocado 1 lemon, juiced 2 tbls extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 5 thin medium sized slices of sourdough bread 2 tbls olive oil 50g mixed radishes, thinly sliced ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch watercress picked

What to do: Preheat the oven to 180c While you are waiting for the oven to warm up, cut the avocado in half, remove the stone, scoop out the flesh and place in a small bowl.

Lightly mash with a fork, then add the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, season then set aside.

Place the sourdough slices on a large baking tray, drizzle over the olive oil, then put in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy and toasted, remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes.

Once cooled break each piece of toast into 4 pieces, then spread with the avocado and top with radish, red onion and watercress. Serve at once.

They contain antioxidants Radishes contain significant levels of the antioxidant vitamin C, which can protect the body from free radicals it’s also important for bone and muscles.

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They can help protect against cancer - Dark coloured fruits and vegetables can help to protect against some forms of cancer.

Research suggests that radishes, grapes and other similarly coloured fruit and vegetables can be an effective treatment for colon cancer.

The magic ingredient appears to be an antioxidant called anthocyanins which seems to stop the growth of colon cancer cells whilst not affecting healthy cells.

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By Canon George Burgon

“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 and having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.

After an exciting event or an experience in our lives we often say to ourselves that it is time to get down to earth and put our feet back on the ground. We cannot live with “the out of the ordinary “for any length of time. We feel safer with routine than on going change. Just think for a minute where would we all be if nothing was the same from one day to the next. There is nothing sad or wrong about being predictable. Others prefer it if we are as we are and can be relied on to be known as we are known. Being “down to earth” in our character and in our lives can be a great strength in daily living. I much prefer it when people say what they mean and mean what they say for we know where we are with them. Of course dependability can lead to dullness of spirit and stubbornness in thinking but that can encourage us to develop ways and means to get round the obstacles that blinker everyone’s outlooks and restrict our humanity. All of us need to be challenged in various ways about the things “that make us tick.” I am not at all convinced that some people are as they appear to be. Being “down to earth” is another way of ques-

tioning the tendency to put on a brave face or keeping up appearances to cover up the things that make us afraid or uncomfortable. All of us like a surprise from time to time-if not, why not? I have to confess that I am possessed with a sense of humour and that I do enjoy comedy shows on the TV and on the stage. I also think it is important to be challenged by satirical cartoons, magazines and programmes such as Newzoids and Goggle Box. We need to laugh at ourselves and with ourselves. However being “down to earth” does not mean being coarse or vulgar but being honest. It was Oscar Wilde who reminded us that life is too important to be taken seriously!

We can never really be “down to earth” if we let that happen to us and expect others around us to do the same. Life is full of surprises as well as being shot through with basic good nature and good will. This world knows many sad and difficult situations but we must never lose sight of the truth that this is God’s world and his great gifts of integrity and humour can do much to heal its brokenness. In Jesus God knows what it is to be “down to earth.”

Dear Extra, We would like to personally thank all the activists, members, supporters and voters who have made UKIP the third largest political party in the country.

It was a good night for UKIP - our vote share increased greatly from 2010. The biggest loser of the night was the credibility of the first past the post electoral system. We now live in a multi-party landscape and this system must be scrapped in favour of proportion representation It does not give what its advocate promise stable government - it just gives resentment from the un-represented. It cannot be right that nearly four million votes led to one UKIP seat.

But we will continue to fight for what is right as we move forward - UKIP is now like a liner heading in the right direction and in good speed.

For 2020 we need more travellers and deck hands to reach our destination. So hop on board because it’s good fun, worth the trip and we will reach our destination of significant seat gains across the UK and and ultimately restore national self determination for all.

Yours, Roger Helmer and Margot Parker, UKIP MEPs for the East Midlands.

Dear Extra, WANTED! We are currently looking for 2 or 3 more volunteers to join our night team to help look after 6 people in the Sanctuary based at the Full Gospel Church on High Street South.

This position does not require you to be awake all night but to be on hand if needed.

The shift runs betweens 10pm and 9am one night a week. Full training provided with regular courses offered such as health & safety and first aid to name a few. If you would be

interested please contact Maria or Alison on 01933 353946, Monday -Friday 9am to 2pm.

Recovery House – no volunteers are currently needed at the House itself, but we are wanting to set up a separate ‘dry’ house for people who are ready to leave the Recovery House as they prepare for life in the wider community. A possible house has been identified, but we’ll need volunteers to provide daily support to the residents. Does a church want to take this on as its own project? Please contact Sandra (01933 311164).

More food is now needed at the food banks please. It can be dropped of at the Food Hub at Rushden Full Gospel Church. Thank you to those already giving.

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Ok, we are human so it is normal to feel inferior to other people at one point in our life.

This can show up in the fact that we may feel not as attractive, intelligent, slim, rich, popular or somewhat ‘less than’ other people. But what if feeling inferior is our normal way of living? If this is you than it is horrible feeling that can make you feel anxious and can bring up feelings of despair, jealousy and yearning.

The issue with feeling inferior is that we end up convincing ourselves that other people must also view us as being inferior in some way. We tell ourselves that other people look down at us and see us as weak, unattractive or ‘not good enough’. This can lead to us feel-

ing embarrassed and shameful of who we are.

Remember, the truth is that we really have no idea what other people are thinking of us, it is only our mind that tells us otherwise. Let’s face it, why bother worrying about what others may think of us at all – the most important thing is what you think of you!

Feeling inferior can restrict us in life and stop us moving forward and taking risks. It can prevent us from trying new things such as attending a nice classy bar or restaurant as we may think ‘ I can’t go there, I won’t fit in’ or we will worry that others will look down at us or judge us. It stops us putting ourselves forward for that new job or asking for a pay rise.

Of course there will be times in life when people may be smarter, prettier, thinner than us – but it does not mean that we are inferior to them or they are better than us. In actual fact, no one who is better than us – nobody on this planet – we are just different. Putting ourselves down does not serve us nor does it serve the world! Each one of us has our own unique quality or feature.

Here are some reminders to help you let go of feeling inferior: 1. Remember, you are a human being and so are the people you may be feeling inferior against. The truth is that you only differ with a few genes so the truth of it is that other than the few external traits, we are all the same.

2. Choose to let go of unworthiness and worthiness. They are just old moldy thoughts and patterns. They simply are not true. You really are as good as anyone else.

3. Remember, it is your choice to let someone make you feel inferior. Whether you’ve been through a lot or not in your life by now and whether you feel like a victim, whether you feel like people treated you rightly or

not, it’s important for you to realize, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt Have a lovely week.

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Hot foot for charity!

CORBY runner Kym Wheeler can really get into a lather about raising charity cash . . . in fact, on Sunday May 10, she ran the Halstead Marathon even though a heat wave knocked out many of her competitors.

Undaunted, Kym – of Kingsley Drive – ran on to the end. And afterwards, she told Extra Local: “The temperature over in Essex unexpectedly soared to 22 degrees C, causing more than 100 of the 600+ starting runners to drop out.

I was jog-walking from about 17 miles due to the heat and only knowing that my sponsorship was for the Royal British Legion kept me going to the end of the 26.2 miles.”

Finishing seconds under four hours and suffering from heat stroke, Kym was very pleased to receive her Finisher’s Medal – as the picture shows!

The final results placed her as the 31st woman and third lady over 55 years of age.

So well done Kym! And what’s more, her efforts have raised more than £200 so far for the Royal British Legion.

The website at: virginmoneygiving. com/KymWheeler will remain open for a few more weeks for any late donations.

Kids Mini Mud Run

This June is set to be the best Suffering Obstacle Race at Rockingham Castle yet, as 1,500+ runners from all over the country take on this incredible course. The Suffering is already known for its tough but fun events for adults and is adding to their summer series by hosting a Mini Mud Run for children age 4-14 years run by Military Fitness Circuits. Mini Races will encourage juniors to have their own challenge and be introduced to the world of OCR - maybe even the next generation of Suffering Legends stepping forward.

The Suffering cater for all levels of runner. The Suffering 5 is a 5km run with the emphasis on fun, great for those who love obstacles but like their races shorter or want to team build.

The Suffering 10k event gives you the opportunity to stretch your legs out and get a few more obstacles in there too.

Pain & Suffering 10 mile is a different beast and is designed to break anyone that attempts it.

The race series is currently extending its charity networks by offering discounted places and direct donations plus competition tickets to encourage racers to make their pain worthwhile.

If you know of a charity that may be interested in finding out more contact rich@thesufferingrace.co.uk or by visiting www.thesufferingrace.co.uk on facebook.com/thesufferingrace and twitter.com/sufferingrace

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On yer bike!

22 MAY 2015

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SPORT England has awarded a grant of just under £10,000 towards the project costs of a new cycling Go Ride Club at Manor School Sports College, Raunds.

The application to Sport England was part of a wider plan to develop cycling, building on the existing Bikeability scheme hosted by Manor School for the Wellingborough and East Northants district.

The project aims to increase participation in cycling by running a Go Ride School Coaching programme for Years 7-12, with a particular focus on encouraging girls. Three members of staff have already completed a training course to lead the development of cycling in the curriculum.

School sport manager Hannah Hore, who led on the application to Sport England, said: “It is brilliant news for Manor School. Cycling in Northamptonshire has really taken off since London 2012 and the Women’s Tour of Britain last year raised the profile of the sport further locally. I’m looking forward to seeing the development of the Go Ride Club and maximising a unique

opportunity for all students at Manor and hopefully surrounding schools.”

Manor will also host the District School Games Cycling Competition on Tuesday June 9 for boys and girls in Year 7. Young leaders studying GCSE PE at Manor have already been trained to support the delivery of the School Games Cycling Competition.

A team from Manor School has also been invited to take part in the ‘Queen of the Sprints Race’ for schools to mark the Women’s Tour of Britain coming to Kettering on Friday June 19.

The Sport England Award from the Small Grants programme, which is Lottery funded, will buy 25 mountain bikes, helmets and a trailer to transport bikes. Initial coaching fees and costs for a teacher or coach to complete the British Cycling Level 2 Coaching Award have also been included in overall project costs.

School principal Linda Brooks said: “I am delighted that Manor School is at the forefront of this new cycling initiative. I look forward to the programme increasing even further our sports participation rates.”

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Getting hooked on fishing!

NICE FISH: Ten-year-old Lukas with his catch YOUNGSTERS dipped their toes in to the world of fishing over the last Bank Holiday by taking part in a Junior Fishing Taster Session at the Corby Boating Lake.

The activity was free to attend and around 25 youngsters aged between seven and 16 gave it a go.

With all the equipment, bait and guidance provided, the young fishers were soon reeling them in!

Catch of the day was a 12-pound carp and each of the young fishers caught at least one fish each. More taster sessions are being arranged for this summer: the Corby Junior Angling Club is running three fiveweek coaching programmes. The sessions are led

by Richard Hawkes, a level 2 angling, again, all the equipment, bait and tackle is provided.

Each session costs £2 and takes place every Monday from July 27 until Monday August 24 at 10am-12noon and 4- 6pm (12-16-year-olds) or 1pm3pm (7-11-year-olds).

To book, contact Richard on: 07402820698 or email: richardkawkes56@hotmail.com. Or visit the club’s page at: www.facebook.com/corby.juniors

Brixworth up for the Cup

Walking football kicks off ICY waters, challenging obstacles and aching limbs are in store those taking up the Tough Mudder challenge this month, when teams will be pushed to their limits and their physical strength and mental grit will be put to the test.

Officially partnered by Sony, the fifth annual Tough Mudder 2015 contest will include the ‘Arctic Enema 2.0’ obstacle at the teamorientated 10-12-mile fitness event being held at Boughton House, Kettering (NN14 3AG) over the weekend of May 30 and 31.

Catherine Cherry, Sony Mobile marketing director North West Europe, said: “Fitness is a key passion point for our consumers and we’re seeing SmartWear and smartphones play an increasingly important role in this space. Tough Mudder is a great opportunity for us to not only highlight the industry leading features of our devices, but to use SmartWear to its greatest potential and influence our personal wellbeing.”

Sign up to take part or find out more, here: toughmudder.co.uk

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FOOTBALLERS who think their playing days are behind them should think again.

Kettering Borough Council and the Northants FA have teamed up with Parkwood Leisure and Learn 2 Be to run weekly walking football sessions at Desborough Leisure Centre every Friday, 10.30am-11.30am.

The course is aimed at people aged over 50 or with restricting health conditions.

Walking football is a non-contact activity where any player who sprints, runs or jogs while the ball is in play concedes a free kick to the other team.

This new activity is designed to help residents maintain an active lifestyle despite their age and to encourage older people who may have had to stop taking part in sports to become active again by playing football.

The council’s acting head of community services, Guy Holloway,

said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for people over 50 in the Kettering borough to get involved in football and improve their health and wellbeing. This version of football will give them the chance to play again and make new friends. It may be a little slower than traditional football, but the same principles of passing, shooting and tackling still apply.”

Brian Parton of Rothwell said: “Friday was the first time I ever played walking football and I really enjoyed the slower pace of the game although it still felt like I was improving my fitness. The aim is not to improve my football skills, but to just enjoy playing football and hopefully make new friends in the process.”

Walking football is £2.20 per person, or £1.10 for Kettering leisure pass members. For further information, contact Steven Edwards, community services officer on 01536 534170.

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Duston Garage Premier Division K.O Cup Final Brixworth All Saints vs Welford Victoria at Sileby Rangers FC. 12th May 2015 Not long into the game and Welford Victoria made their presence known, taking the lead 1-0 with a free kick headed into the goal by Craig Cassidy. Brixworth were unlucky with a couple of shots off target. Welford have a lovely shot on target from Mark Sparrow to lead 2-0. Brixworth look on to score with a perfect shot on target saved by the keeper and then luck came their way in the form of a corner headed into the back of the net by Adam Russell. A fantastic save from the Brixworth keeper stopped Welford increasing their lead.

Halftime score: Brixworth 1–2 Welford Victoria.

The second half is looking more equal as Brixworth step up their game and each team has equal opportunities with a few of target. Welford secure a penalty but it is shot straight to the keepers chest. Welford started to take more chances with some excellent goalkeeping from Brixworth.

Brixworth break through and a good shot is fired straight into the back of the net to even out the score 2-2, to send the game to extra time.

A few minutes in to extra time and a good ball in from Brixworth is converted into a goal by Craig Rose to give them the edge 3-2. Welford look on to score but nothing was generated. The Second half of extra time sees Welford really putting a shift in and some good defending by Brixworth maintains their lead. No more goals sees Brixworth lift the cup after a 3-2 win.

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