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REGIMENTAL bands led a parade through Corby on Monday, July 21, when the Royal Anglian Regiment marched through the town after being met by the mayor, Anthony Dady. Having the Freedom of the Borough, the troops were reviewed by High Sheriff of Northamptonshire Mrs Anne Burnett and Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire David Lang. Our photos are by Jim Wade.
Ashworth Cup raises £3,100 for charities MORE than 500 footballers and supporters turned out to Corby Town FC on Saturday, July 12, for this year’s Ashworth Cup. The
event is held in honour of Corby soldier Lance Corporal James Ashworth VC, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for
GUARD OF HONOUR: Kerry Ashworth in the James Ashworth VC Memorial Stand with the football team from James’ former regiment, the Grenadier Guards.
his bravery in Afghanistan after he was killed leading his fire team in an attack on an enemy compound on June 13, 2012. The event began with a parade across the pitch led by Royal British Legion standard bearer Ian Broadbent, followed by D-Day veterans, James’ family and friends and a football team from James’ regiment, the Grenadier Guards. Following moving tributes from Commander Michael Saunders Watson of Rockingham Castle and Corby MP Andy Sawford, the Last Post was sounded before the stadium fell silent to observe two minutes silence in memory of James. James’ mum Kerry then
officially renamed the ground’s Castle End terrace as ‘The James Ashworth VC Memorial Stand’ in honour of her son and declared the tournament open. Kerry said: “It really was an amazing day and I’d like to thank everyone who helped organise, took part in and supported the tournament this year. Naming the James Ashworth VC Memorial Stand in James’ honour was a particularly proud moment for the family. It will provide a lasting memory of James and the game he loved.” The event raised £3,100 that will be split between to two charities – Macy’s Memory, a local charity supporting families with terminally ill children, and Blesma, a national charity for limbless veterans.
FIXED BAYONETS: The regiment marching to James Ashworth Square. Flags were lowered by local British Legion members during prayers and a blessing, given by Corby’s Rev Paul Frost, whose parish includes the town centre.
VALIANT: A proud chest full of medals, on parade at Corby. Known as ‘The Poachers’, the Royal Anglican Regiment was joined by a man dressed as a poacher marching
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Tidying up the Green Mile
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Sunday spruce-up for Croyland Park area in Wellingborough
LOCAL MY TV has a blank screen. I don’t mean not working or switched off, I mean devoid of ‘colour’ – other than the grass green of sports fields, that is. I suspect this is a deliberate ploy by the programmeplanners who don’t have to pay sportspeople like they do actors! They assume we are all happy to watch racing, tennis, football or athletics and that those who do prefer a bit of drama will happily sit through ancient films and endless repeats. It’s the same every year – the minute the schools close for the summer and the temperatures rise (hopefully), novice ‘cooks’ start charring otherwise raw chicken on outdoor fires masquerading as barbecues and Auntie Beeb decides TV licence-payers won’t care about programme quality. In fact, those who do enjoy sports are generally outside doing them. As broadcaster Terry Wogan often says, archly: “Is it me?” If you are aiming to dodge summer storms and spend time outside – the tide has come in! Local councils have thought more carefully than TV programmers and brought colourful pastimes and seaside activities to our towns, plus concerts and displays to our parks and recreation areas. Take a look at our Extra Time entertainments guide on the centre pages for what’s on in the area this summer and get away from those blank TV screens!
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A MILE of park through the centre of Wellingborough has been spruced up this month. The ‘Green Mile’ from the Tithe Barn in the town centre following the brook all the way through Croyland Park to the Kingsway underpass was litter-picked and cleared of rubbish and the changing rooms
painted. The Sunday clean-up was organised by Wellingborough Norse, the company that carries out environmental services on behalf of the borough council, together with McDonald’s. Members of the Friends of Croyland Gardens group were also helping the big clean-up.
New ramp planned for park THE skate ramp at Rushden’s Jubilee Park has been demolished. The ramp has been repaired many times but the whole structure had lately been found to be unsafe. A professional BMX rider tried it and agreed with the town council it was no longer fit for purpose. A council spokesman said: “We are in the process of sourcing funding and designing a new ramp and we hope to be
starting work on this in the autumn. Ideally, we would have liked to have kept the old ramp going through the summer holidays, but it was on borrowed time and that time has now unfortunately run out quicker than had been anticipated. “We are fully aware of the importance and value of the ramp to the community and we will be making every effort to get it replaced as soon as possible.”
Stephen Dunkley, cleansing manager for Wellingborough Norse, said: “Every year, we try and do at least one big tidy-up with McDonald’s. We chose Croyland Park this time as we have ongoing issues with rubbish being dumped in the brook and litter in the park. “We just about manage to keep on top of it all, but we’re hoping that by having a really deep clean we can help change the way people think. If they can see how good the park can look, and appreciate the amount of work that goes into clearing away the rubbish, maybe they’ll think twice about spoiling the park in the future.” Workers from Wellingborough Norse took along the ‘no excuses’ roadshow trailer to help educate people about littering. McDonald’s provided refreshments and donated a recycled bench to replace an old metal one.
Creative Spirit sings a song of storytime
LAST September, Stevie Rigsby was rewarded for bringing music and song to local youngsters when he won Corby’s Creative Spirit award. And during this summer’s school holidays, the singing storyteller’s creative talent will again be on show when he brings his special kind of musical magic to toddlers throughout the region. ‘Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby’ sessions are running throughout the summer on Tuesday mornings from 10am at St Columba’s Church Hall in Studfall Avenue, Corby, and on Thursdays at the same time at Corby’s Beanfield Community Centre, in Beanfield Avenue. The sessions – ideal for children aged from six months to five years old – last about an hour. Stevie is well known in the area as a song-writer who gigs locally and has volunteered on Corby Radio Live, helping to promote local musicians and talent. Stevie told Extra Local: “Sessions are VERY lively and loud
ON SONG: Stevie Rigsby in action. and great fun!” The sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each for other siblings. Elder siblings are welcome too, but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. Stevie takes his brand of musical magic to various nurseries and libraries around the county and beyond and regularly attracts audiences of up to 50 children and around 40 adults! Stevie added: “The ideal age is pre-school; mums come
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC: Stevie receives his Creative Spirit of Corby accolade at last year’s awards ceremony. along and join in the singing and, as the children grow, they join in too! When I play the guitar with shakers the smallest tots tend to have a shake as well! Older children have enjoyed the sessions and they are welcome in the holidays.” For more information, contact Stevie on: 0776 124 2851 or email: stevierigsby@hotmail. co.uk
Curtain rises on new theatre group MEMBERS of a theatre company that only formed in January this year are currently showcasing local talent in their debut production. Weldon Amateur Theatre School (WATS) has brought the curtain up on Alice in Wonderland JR (junior) and the energetic, fun-filled performances run Friday, July 25 at 7.30pm and on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th at 2pm and 6.30pm. The shows are at The Corby Business Academy, Gretton Road, NN17 5EB. Cast members, pictured here in rehearsals, range in age from four to 18, and have diverse skills that have been included in this foot-tapping production. Megan McLellan, assistant manager at WATS, said: “We hope to perform two shows per year and have many planned for the future. WATS hopes to become a well-known theatrical group in the area.”
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Fun, medieval-style!
Youngsters held swords, wore helmets and learned about castles during a medieval-themed assembly at a Wellingborough school. More than 60 pupils from Olympic Primary School, in Olympic Way, discovered gruesome facts about life in the Middle Ages during a lesson from local historian David Smith ahead of the town’s Medieval Festival, which takes place on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday 27th. Six-year-olds Morgan Raison, Travis Ryan and Todd Saddington told Extra Local they had had a great time. Morgan said: “The sword was very good and the big sword was very heavy.” Travis added: “It was good because I held the sword.” And Todd concluded: “All of the swords were really, really heavy!” LIVING HISTORY: Festival organiser David Smith with, from The family event will see entertainment taking place throughout left, Yaseen Ismail, Zoe Wilson, William Hedges and Morgan the town centre and in Croyland Gardens. Raison.
Lights out to mark WW1
MONDAY August 4, between 10pm and 11pm, marks the hour when Britain entered the First World War, 100 years ago. And the Royal British Legion is calling for everyone to put lights out for that hour, and for a lone candle or single light only to illuminate a shared moment of reflection. East Northamptonshire Council is supporting the LIGHTS OUT event. Gill Mercer, council chairman, said: “We encourage all our residents to join us in this poignant moment of World War I reflection and remembrance.” The project complements a candlelit vigil at London’s Westminster Abbey, being held at the same time. Volunteers for the Royal British Legion are also organising gatherings locally. To find out where your nearest event is, go to: www. britishlegion.org.uk
Late night attack
TWO people were robbed in Finedon Road, Wellingborough, late on Thursday night, July 17. The 18-year-old man and and 38-yearold woman were opposite the leisure centre at around 11.15pm when they were approached by a man and woman who assaulted them and made off with a bottle of alcohol. Both victims were punched and kicked, with the woman also being hit on the head with a brick. Her cut head was later treated by paramedics at the scene. Both offenders were white. The man was 6ft 2ins, thin, with short dark hair and wearing a green top. The woman had dark, shoulder length hair and wore a black sleevelesss top with a shiny motif on the front. They made off towards the town centre after the assault.
Twin towns celebrate 60th
MEMBERS of the Kettering/Lahnstein Twinning Association have been celebrating the 60th year of twinning. The two towns first made contact in 1955 and the relationship is still going strong with the people of Kettering and Lahnstein all looking forward to regularly catching up on all their friends’ news. Thirty-five visitors from Kettering’s twin town, Lahnstein on the Rhein in Germany, visited families in Kettering for a week earlier this month and enjoyed a packed programme of events. It included trips to historic Banbury, London and Kew Gardens, Market Harborough and the Warner Edwards Gin Distillery at Harrington and the Wrest Park Country Estate near Bedford. The visitors also danced to a disco by Bill Burton at The Midland Band Club, enjoyed greyhound racing at Peterborough and, on the Sunday, a church service at the Parish Church of SS Peter and Paul. The visit began with a reception by the Mayor of Kettering Councillor Duncan Bain.
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Flowers raise £3k
A TOTAL of £3,000 was raised at St James Church, Gretton, at last month’s 40th Flower Festival. The three-day event showcased beautiful floral displays based on the theme of anniversaries to coincide with the 40th anniversary year the event had been organised. Despite the showers, visitors enjoyed the displays and refreshments served in the Old School, plus stalls along the pathway to the church, while Gretton Silver Band entertained the crowds on the village green – a concert sadly cut short by the weather. Gretton Parchocial Church Council thanks all flower arrangers for their stunning displays, all the helpers who gave thier time to make sure everything ran smoothly and all visitors who attended. The £3,000 raised will help the general running costs at St James Church, Gretton.
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Ladies welcome at pensioners’ group CHAT on social media has given the impression that a local non-political group, the Kettering Pensioners’ Parliament, is for men only. But lady members are welcome to the club, which offers get-togethers, slideshows, demonstrations, speakers, concerts and coach trips. Treasurer Buddy Bridgstock told Extra Local: “It is going around on the social media that our group does not accept lady members. This is wrong; we voted at the AGM in October to accept lady members. “The membership fee is £10 for all over-55s. Out of 23 fixtures this coming season
MORE THE MERRIER: Buddy Bridgstock. we have eight lady speakers.” The group – which has been in existence since 1933 – meets on Thursdays, October to April, at Kettering Midland Band Club at 2.30pm until about 4pm. New members are welcome. Further details are available from Buddy on Kettering 501616 or email: paulbridgstock@sky.com
Market day – Italian style
AN Italian Market is being held in Desborough on Friday August 1 and Saturday 2nd. There will be cheeses and meats, olive oils and more.
The Friday event will see stalls in the market place, High Street, and on Saturday they will move to the top of Havelock Street, which will be closed for the day.
Altercation outside Rushden pub AN incident took place outside The Feathers public house in High Street, Rushden, on Saturday July 12 at about 3.30am, and involved an altercation between a number of men. One man was knocked un-
conscious and another hit on the head with a bottle. Injuries were not serious, but police hope witnesses will come forward. Call police on: 101 or give information anonymously to Crimestoppers: 0800 555111.
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Bags full of woolly love for babies
6,000 items have been sent to Africa in six months, thanks to local knitters IT all started as a New Year’s Resolution to make 500 hats for new-born babies suffering from the cold at Berega Maternity Hospital in Tanzania. But it became a labour of love for lots of local people; a knitting project which was completed last month with nearly SIX THOUSAND baby hats being made for the KOFIA ‘Knitting For Our Friends in Africa’ appeal. Kym Wheeler of Corby and her sister, Debbie Newbatt in Peterborough, had set themselves a target of knitting 500 hats for the new-born and premature babies in the hospital which is at high altitude; babies were dying of cold as the hospital has very little in the way of facilities. But the project snowballed as knitters across the region picked up their needles and crochet hooks and ‘cast-on’ to join the good cause. Kym, of Kingsley Drive, told Extra Local: “A plea for help in your local newspaper resulted in many local knitters helping the cause. “Groups across Corby, down to Wellingborough and the villages between, as well as the Peterborough area, friends and strangers all started knitting and crocheting, delivering the finished hats, jumpers, jackets and blankets to the collection points around the area. “Many thanks to Bella Knitters on the Balcony in Corby who used their knitting group on a Tuesday afternoon to produce a magnificent 700 hats and to the ladies in Wellingborough for their jackets and blankets, all knitted and crocheted from scraps of wool.
QUEEN OF CROCHET: Kym Wheeler with the last three bags full of warmth heading for Tanzania. “The final three bags of hats, jumpers, mittens, bootees and blankets will be delivered to Peterborough at the end of July ready to start the journey to Tanzania. “Our collection, combined with other collections around the country, has more than exceeded the hats needed for Berega Hospital, so with the help of
the Salvation Army in Africa, the knitted items are being passed to other hospitals in that area that need them.” And she added: “Thank you so much to all the people who have helped Debbie and I to exceed our original target, for donating your time, effort and skill to help save these babies.”
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Simply the best! Heritage awards celebrate outstanding work HERITAGE organisations from around the area have been recognised at the Northamptonshire Museum and Historic Houses Forum’s Heritage Awards. They celebrate the county’s outstanding heritage through the work of almost 50 museums, historic houses and other historic organisations. Northamptonshire has the highest concentration of historic houses in England as well as almost 50 museums most of which are run by passionate volunteers. This sector plays a vital role in attracting visitors to the county each year. At the ceremony, held at Sywell Aviation Museum and the Aerodrome earlier this month, winners included Rushden Museum, which won Best Exhibition, and Desborough Heritage Centre – winner of the Heritage Site of the Year award. Kettering Museum and Art Gallery scooped the People’s Choice Award, reflecting local people’s favourite heritage destination. The awards are organised by a subcommittee of the Northamptonshire Museums and Historic Houses Forum (NMHHF), a network run by volunteers, dedicated to supporting and developing heritage organisations in the
GUARDIANS OF OUR HERITAGE: All the winners in front of ‘Heidi’ the Hawker Hunter F.Mk.2 plane at Sywell Aviation Museum. Photo by Malcolm Swinden Photography. county. The awards ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio Northampton’s John Griff and was attended by VIPs including Northamptonshire’s new Lord Lieutenant David Laing and the Mayor of Wellingborough Jim Bass. The awards were sponsored by The University of Northampton and supported by BBC Radio Northampton and Museum Development East Midlands.
The winners of the 2014 Northamptonshire Heritage Awards: Best Exhibition: Winner Rushden Museum for WW1 Centenary Exhibition. Best Event: Winner Kettering Museum and Art Gallery for the Alfred East Art Gallery Centenary re-opening event. Community Award: Two winners Prebendal Manor and Tithe Barn Museum (Nassington) for ‘a zeppelin over Yarwell’ and Sywell Aviation Museum for young aviator tours. Highly commended Daventry Museum for a Wall of Faces. Best Special Project: Winner Desborough Heritage Centre for expansion and development of the heritage centre. Highly commended; Kettering Museum and Art Gallery for
museum and gallery signage. Best Project on a Limited Budget: Winner Kettering Museum and Art Gallery for Kettering High School Centenary exhibition. Judges’ Special Awards – Jeyes Heritage and Pharmacy Museum (Earls Barton) for a unique heritage experience and also Canons Ashby (near Daventry) for innovative collaboration. People’s Choice Award: Kettering Museum and Art Gallery. Heritage Site of the Year: Desborough Heritage Centre. Best Volunteer Project: Northampton and Lamport Railway Preservation Society for the restoration of the only 10 tonne W Roller of 1899.
Gretton historians mark WW1 centenary GRETTON and the Great War: 104 men remembered – that’s the title of Gretton Local History Society’s project on the World War 1 centenary. Members of the society have been researching the lives and families of all those men whose names appear on the war memorial on the village green. They also discovered seven more Gretton men who died and whose names are missing from the memorial. In conjunction with Gretton Parish Council, those names are to be added.
More school nurses due
A NEW focus on school nurs- visible, accessible and confidening in Northamptonshire tial. It also recognised that an unis set to see the number of school nurses increase over der-resourced school nursing service means that young peothe next five years. The number of school nurses ple do not receive a consistent will grow from current levels service, and this has an impact (50.4 whole-time equivalent) to on trust and the often delicate 82 by 2018. This figure includes relationship between young an increase in specialist com- people and school nurses. Cabinet member for public munity public health nurses, health and wellbeing, county from 16.9 in 2014 to 43 by 2018. lic protection, said: “This is excellent The responsibility for the councillor Robin Brown, said: news for the people of Northampton- school nursing service was “We know that school nurses shire and particularly for those in the transferred to Northampton- can make a real difference to areas which will benefit from this latest shire County Council in 2013 as the lives of children and young development. part of the move of public health people. “Having fast broadband speeds is be- services to local authorities. “They carry out important coming increasingly important for houseIn February this year, the work within schools, helping holds and essential for businesses.” county council carried out a re- students to set down strong Owen Moody, BT’s East Midlands view of the service, including foundations for good life regional director, said: “The Superfast consulting with children and chances and supporting them Northamptonshire partnership is going young people, parents, carers, in the choices they make about from strength to strength. By working nurses and other stakeholders, their health. closely with the council, we have been to help shape the new service “We have agreed to invest in the able to reach even more Northampton- and make sure it meets local service with the aim of increasing shire homes and businesses, at no ad- needs and priorities. the number of school nurses, speditional cost to the project.” The review found that the cialist school nurses in particular, This project is part of a £11.4m capital current school nursing resource to improve the service so it’s more investment in the county by the county is too small, with changing pri- accessible and visible.” council, BT and the Department for Cul- orities and increased demands Sharon Toyer, deputy operature Media and Sport to deploy fibre- in areas such as safeguarding tions director, Children’s Servicbased broadband to more than 56,000 and immunisation preventing es, Northamptonshire Healthpremises by the end of 2015. school nurses from being a vis- care NHS Foundation Trust, ible and accessible resource to said: “We are delighted to be able to deliver and develop the young people and families. Consultation feedback school nursing service. The adshowed that young people want ditional investment in the serand Mick Browett and drivers Paul the school nursing service to be vice is fantastic news.” Bowyer and Nigel Lawman. Plans are at the junction of be closed from now well advanced for next year’s exBirchington Road Monday July 28 cursions, to be published in January. by Corby Busi- until Friday NoThe next trip is to historic Norwich are ness Academy to vember 14. on Saturday August 16. To see if seats DRIVERS A diversion will be (£15.50) are still available, call or text warned that Gret- the junction of ton Road in Corby, Kirby Lane, will signposted. David Fursdon, on: 07790 197220.
Superfast broadband expands THE Superfast Northamptonshire project has announced it will be making high-speed fibre broadband available to more than 3,000 extra homes and businesses, at no additional cost to the initiative. This will now allow the project to expand coverage in Kettering, Desborough and Rushden and it is hoped areas will be able to access superfast broadband speeds of 24Mbps and above by next summer. The opportunity has arisen during the extensive planning and surveying to deliver the project. Engineers have worked out ways to extend the new network and install an extra 13 green fibre broadband cabinets. Cllr Andre Gonzalez De Savage, Northamptonshire County Council cabinet member for strategic infrastructure, economic growth and pub-
Sea and sun for daytrippers MORE than 100 passengers from Gretton, Weldon, Corby and Kettering visited Great Yarmouth last month on a warm sunny day. Due to demand, two coaches were laid on by organiser of the regular notfor-profit Wondertours daytrips, David Fursdon. David was helped by Carole
Society members have been fortunate in obtaining a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to mount an exhibition displaying the results of their research, as well as Rolls of Honour for display in Gretton Baptist Church, St James Church and the village hall. Many items of memorabilla relating to WW1 have been obtained and thanks go to those who have contributed. The exhibition will be held at Gretton Village Hall on Saturday August 2 and Sunday 3rd. On the Saturday, on the vil-
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lage green, there will be a short service at 11.15am accompanied by Gretton Silver Band to dedicate the seven extra names on the war memorial and remember all those who served and died. The exhibition – which will be on display over the weekend – will be formally opened by Gordan Hall, a local military historian who has helped enormously with the research. Gretton Local History Society extends a welcome to residents and visitors to attend over the weekend.
‘Suspicious’ man outside theatre
A MAN was seen acting suspiciously outside The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough between 8pm and 8.40pm on Thursday July 3. The man, who was wearing a black hoodie with the hood up and black leather gloves, was spotted while a rehearsal was taking place. He was challenged by a woman, who shouted at him, and he ran off. Police are asking for this witness to come forward to help them with their investigation into this incident. Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
Shopper assaulted POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Co-op on London Road, Kettering, on Thursday July 10, at about 2pm. A man got out of what is believed to be a silver Vauxhall Vectra estate car and went into the store, punched another man in the head and then left in the same car. The offender is described as white, in his late 20s, with dark hair, a short maroon coloured T-shirt and cream three-quarter length shorts. Witnesses, or anyone with any information, can contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
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Nature reserve: restoration work continues THIS summer, vital restoration work is taking place at Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows nature reserve and visitors are warned there may be some temporary disruption at the site.
Owned and managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, the reserve’s improvements will enhance the area for both wildlife and visitors. Works will include path resurfacing, improvements to areas of grassland, installation of bridges and the creation of water channels and scrapes to help connect the grassland and lakes in areas which are important for over-wintering wetland birds. There will also be fencing installed along the cycle path in preparation for the introduction of cattle grazing on the site. Islands will be created on some of the lakes where there are existing spits of land by cutting channels across them to help encourage wet-
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21:00 Barry Addison
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00:00 Music Jam
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Happy 100th birthday, sports college! School celebrates its centenary STUDENTS and staff, past and present, gathered together earlier this month to celebrate one hundred years of Manor School Sports College, Raunds. Visitors to the college on Friday July 11 were greeted by members of the student council before making their way to the gallery area, where there was a display of photographs, newspaper clippings and yearbooks from the school’s archive. Memory postcards completed by those associated with the school were also exhibited, giving a glimpse of what life was like at Manor School across the decades. Student helpers gave visitors to the celebratory event a guided tour of the school site, which has seen several transformations during the past century. Former students remarked on the change of use of classrooms, with the home economics classroom of the 1950s now being used as a science laboratory. The centenary garden, built by former student Matt Johnson and sponsored by members of the community, was opened by Jerome Betts. Mr
Betts taught at the school between 1956 and 1960. Mr Betts gave a speech, saying he was proud to have been asked to be part of the celebrations and was delighted to see so many people there for the occasion. On cutting the ribbon, a hundred helium balloons were released into the sky, each with a tag requesting an email to be sent to the school detailing where the balloon had been found. So far, only a handful of the balloons have been tracked, with the furthest reaching Whitchurch in Hampshire. School principal Linda Brooks said: “It was a pleasure to welcome so many people to our school as we celebrated its centenary year. “It was interesting and enjoyable to listen to the many stories our visitors had to share. We look forward very much to the next 100 years.” With more than 300 visitors signing the guest book, the event highlighted how fond people are of the school. Members of staff later told Extra Local that they thank everyone for their continued support and they are now looking forward to the next century!
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MASTER REMEMBERS: Jerome Betts, teacher at Manor School between 1956 and 1960, made a speech and formally opened the centenary garden during the anniversary celebrations.
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Unearthing our history LAST month, I was excited about meeting up with Richard and Gill Evans from the Central Searchers Metal Detecting Club at a site not far from Rushden. It was, according to Andrew Fryer – veteran ‘detectorist’ and my guide for the day – a perfect day for a dig. Richard kindly loaned me a detector and spade and, along with more than 50 others full of anticipation, we set to work (well, you can’t really call it work – it’s more like a leisurely stroll across untouched farmland as far as the eye can see). With all permissions sought from the farmer and a nice cof-
BEGINNER’S LUCK: Amateur ‘detectorist’ Nick Davies was on his first-ever treasure hunt when he unearthed a valuable haul of Roman coins.
FIELD OF DREAMS: Members stroll the countryside armed with their detectors . . . and steely determination they will unearth a notable find.
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HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham is well known for his connection to the arts and for his hand-made guitars, but he is also a lover of local history and here joins members of the Central Searchers Metal Detecting Club at a site near Rushden, in a bid to find ancient treasures. Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@ extranewspapers.co.uk fee and burger from the club’s food van and, with less than ten minutes of instruction, I was into my first ‘howling’ from the detector. A reading of 67 . . . Andrew assured me it was a find, but unfortunately it was a rusty bent spoon! Having read several years back about the 10,000 Roman coin find in a clay pot by Nick Davies (Shropshire; his first outing), my hopes were high. Every detector’s dream, Nick had bagged coins to the value of nearly £1m, from between 204AD to 320AD. These coins had not been handled for 1,700 years. Off my detector went again, another find, this time a metal toe cap! Andrew introduced me to Steve Halward, a detectorist with stunning artistic ability who turns members’ and his own finds into stunning works of art. Using coins, badges, tin pots and anything that catches his eye in the ground, he spends up to 140 hours creating cats, soldiers, weapons and even a WW2 Spitfire model airplane. Steve told me: “I don’t sell them, though I have been offered a lot of money for my work. Some items must be nearly 2,000 years of age.” I had never seen anything like them before. I soon found detecting to be a case of patience, persistence and an awful lot of luck (third
TREASURE TROVE: Typical finds are coins.
TIME FOR A CUPPA: Club members put their detectors aside while they enjoy a mid-day break.
EYECATCHING: Scrap metal artist Steve Halward turns finds into works of art. find, a brass button). The detecting etiquette of returning the ground to its former state was upheld by members quite vigorously; the club is determined to uphold a good image. They seemed a real mixed lot of men and women (the women found more than the men, but I’m not supposed to mention that bit!), sharing information with each other about previous sites and relics found, thoroughly enjoying the experience of being out in the countryside in a zen-like state, but with steely determination. My fourth find was a one-inch stone slingshot ball, but there was no sign of that golden amulet. It’s through the efforts of detectorists so many artefacts can be preserved today – this year alone, a record half a million finds have been recorded and are on show in our museums and galleries for the community to view, bringing history to life. Gill Evans explained you don’t have to be a member of the club to join in and you can find details of upcoming digs on their website throughout the summer: www.centralsearchers.co.uk I returned home not disappointed, but left wondering what were the chances of hitting that illusive find. It reminded me of the time I spent angling – anything can turn up any time and usually when you are least expecting it. Northamptonshire is riddled with historic grounds that probably offer opportunities for detecting finds like no other county in England. ON THE TRAIL: Eager to get started, members of the Central Searchers Metal Detecting Club prepare for a day of field work.
HISTORY RECREATED: Steve Halward’s cat was crafted out of metal detected by club members.
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GREEN SCHEME: Above, Mr William Bellamy receives his voucher from Councillor Jonathan West (centre right), watched by (left) Robert Haley and (right) Tsoek Him Pang. Below, from left, Deputy Mayor June Derbyshire presents the voucher to Mrs Michelle Jones, with Tsoek Him Pang and Robert Haley.
TWO local residents – Mrs Michelle Jones of Ironwood Avenue, Desborough and Mr William Bellamy of Havelock Street, Kettering – have been awarded £50 supermarket shopping vouchers by Kettering councillors. The vouchers were part of a prize draw in a scheme organised last month by Northamptonshire Waste Partnership’s Recycling Improvement Officers (RIOs), Robert Haley and Tsoek Him Pang. They worked with Kettering Borough Council in encouraging local residents to join a recycling scheme. Deputy Mayor June Derbyshire and Councillor Jonathan West visited the winners’ homes to award them with their prize and to personally thank them for taking part in the scheme. The Northamptonshire Waste Partnership chose streets that could be improved with better recycling hab-
its and opened the scheme to residents from those streets. The streets involved were Ironwood Avenue in Desborough and Havelock, Wood and Wellington Street in Kettering. In Desborough, residents were encouraged to reduce the amount of waste in their black bin and increase the amount of their quality recyclable waste. In Kettering, the team focused on removing unused or misused bins from the streets and on improving the look of the area by working with residents. Residents who signed up to the scheme received transparent bin bags for their refuse, in order for the contents of their black bins to be monitored. Over five weeks, Robert and Tsoek also monitored the contents of their recycling bins as well as randomly checking the contents of bins and boxes in the area during collection days, to gauge recycling
Make a date with church Minibus for Pensioner scared off raider hire for groups RUSHDEN’S St Mary’s Church is taking part in National Heritage Open Day on Saturday September 13. The church will be open 10am-1.30pm and 3pm-5pm, with church trails for children and adults, and there will be guided tours to the Bell Tower 10am-12noon. Escorted tours of the church are also available. Other attractions include ‘Teddy Jumps’ 12noon-1pm and 3-5pm and light refreshments will be on offer in the Church Hall. For further details, call Michael Wadsworth on: 01933 357253.
LOCAL community groups are reminded that the Whitefriars Church minibus is available for hire at reasonable rates. The Rushden church bus has 17 seats, including the driver’s and, in some cases, a volunteer driver may be provided. Contact Michael Gordon on: 01933 400321 for more details.
AN elderly woman scared a burglar out of her Corby home by waving her walking stick at him. The man had begun to search the Mantlefield Road property at about 1.30pm on Saturday July 12, but was confronted by the woman and fled without taking anything. He was white, about 5ft 6in and aged between 25 and 30. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a blue T-shirt and shorts. Witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Or, give information anonymously to Crimestoppers: 0800 555111.
patterns in the borough. If they found recycled waste contaminated by unrecyclable waste, residents were notified and advised to improve their habits, but no penalty was given. All participating residents were entered into a prize draw, with the chance to win a £50 supermarket shopping voucher. Brendan Coleman, head of environmental care at Kettering Borough Council, said: “The scheme was really helpful for our team to understand the recycling habits of borough residents. “We are very grateful for those residents who took part and congratulate the winners of the scheme. We hope the scheme was useful and people continue to improve the quality of their recycling.” Councillor Johnathan West, from the All Saints Ward said: “I would like to thank all borough residents who took part in this initiative; it’s great to see the community and the council working together to improve the environment and the lives of local residents.” Councillor Christopher Lamb, Kettering Borough Council’s deputy leader, added: “We were extremely excited about this project as it was an opportunity to give residents additional assistance with recycling in a relaxed and informal manner. The residents who took part have already made a real difference to the borough and we are enthusiastic for the future of recycling in Kettering.”
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What do all these youngsters have in common?
Morrisons unlocks trollies RETAILER Morrisons has removed all trolley locks at its Oakley Road store in Corby, in response to customer feedback, which has called for quicker and easier shopping trips. A team visit the store earlier this month to update all of the trolley fixtures. This will remove the need to insert a £1 coin or token to release a trolley from its bay. Jon Frohmaier, store general manager for Morrisons Corby, said: “Customers in Corby have told us that they want a quick-
THEY all display a sense of fair play and honesty and have respect, self-belief, determination and passion. Plus bags of energy! So say the organisers of the Northamptonshire
School Games, part of the Sainsbury’s School Games Programme, which these young gymnasts were taking part in this month. Meet their new mascot and check out the results and more pictures, on page 30
Revived village fete brings the sunshine! er shop. The removal of trolley locks is just one of the many improvements we are making to our store – to make for a faster and easier shopping trip.”
Upon Reflection WHO CAN WE TRUST, THESE DAYS? 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. Human life, society and experiences make us ask this question every time things go wrong or shock us. There are people in this world who are dangerous, deceitful and difficult but most of us are not like that. Whatever happens in institutions or organisations we read about, we have to remember that they are totally composed of human beings who live on the same planet as ourselves.We all know it is not easy to trust others when there is betrayal but without trust we could not exist. Whether we like it or not, every one of us is in a position of trust. When that trust is endangered we lose something of our common humanity. Those who take advantage of the vulnerable or the innocent lose that when they take away the dignity of those they have harmed. In every generation the seedy, the needy and the greedy are often elevated as objects of envy or idols to follow or admire. When things go wrong in their lives or when their sins are exposed we throw our hands up in horror but who put them on their pedestals in the first place? The evil deeds of Rolf Harris, Jimmy Saville and others were motivated by self-centredness and evil in-
LODDINGTON Recreation Ground was the venue for a grand village fete at the start tent. If trust is to be restored in our human- of this month when villagers ity and society, a few bubbles need to be joined together to organise pricked no matter however colourful they stalls, classic cars, steam train may appear in the light of publicity. Some rides, a beer tent, children’s home truths need to be given fresh air. We activities and live music. The event was reviving a tradineed to teach our children and ourselves to trust our instincts and if we find that some people make us feel uncomfortable then we have to walk away from such company. The assertions of those who want to twist the truth to suit their own ends need to be challenged. It is important that those who help others are applauded and not sneered at as “do gooders”. We should admire those who do make a genuine difference to our world. Their examples can be imitated by all and not just the few. Life does not ask us to descend to the level of those who will not rise above themselves. There is much more good around than bad. We must never forget that truth especially when human failure and foolishness is exposed in all its sordid details. We are all objects of God’s love. Evil deeds cannot be allowed to destroy our capacity to trust. Instead we must strengthen our resolve to be as God sees us. We are all his children made in his image. He loves us so that we are able to trust one another.
tion that first occurred in the 1940s. Afterwards, Georgia Sugarman told Extra Local: “Our fete went off brilliantly; we estimate we had around 1,000 people come through the gates at Loddington’s sports pavilion. “The fete was opened by the Rev Richard Coles, vicar of Fine-
don, who kindly agreed to sing with the Market Harborough Ukelele Band. The chosen piece was ‘Bring me Sunshine’ and someone must have been listening as we had a gloriously sunny and warm day – as the picture (above) shows. We raised a staggering £7,088!”
Award for library service
THE county council’s library service has won the Best Council Services Team category in this year’s 2014 Municipal Journal awards. The library service, LibraryPlus, was the only public library service to be shortlisted in this year’s awards across all categories. Judges gave LibraryPlus the award in recognition of its achievements for providing an improved service to residents despite ongoing financial challenges, noting that Northamptonshire’s transformation journey provides a route map for others to follow. County councillor Robin Brown, cabinet member for public health
and wellbeing, said: “Congratulations to everyone in the library service, including both staff and our many volunteers, on winning this prestigious award. “It’s an endorsement of the excellent work that has been carried out by the team to keep all of our libraries open, improve services and opening hours, all against the backdrop of very challenging financial times.” As well as traditional library services, LibraryPlus offers children’s activities and clubs, job clubs, Enterprise Hubs and business advice, plus community services such as bus-pass renewals or food bank referrals.
The Rainbow Hotel is situated in a prime location only a short stroll from the beach and Torre Abbey Gardens. The Princess Theatre, pier, Rock Walk and the harbourside are all within a comfortable walk. The friendly atmosphere, good food and evening entertainment along with a super indoor pool, make this hotel an ideal venue. The holiday will include return coach transport to Torquay, accommodation in rooms with private facilities, breakfast, evening meal with a choice of menu, three included excursions taking in the beauty of the South Devon coastline plus various evening entertainment. All from a price which is hard to believe.
This super hotel offers everything required for a relaxing summer break at an affordable price. Situated in a prime location only a short stroll from the shops and the beach, the Edgcumbe is one of Newquays popular coaching hotels. The excellent hotel facilities include heated indoor pool & spa bath, outdoor pool and sun terrace, large ballroom and air conditioned restaurant where a varied choice of menu is available. This 5 day break will include return coach transport, accommodation in rooms with private facilities, English breakfast, evening meal, various evening entertainment plus two included excursions taking in some of the beautiful Cornish countryside and visiting the popular seaside town of Falmouth, the cathedral City of Truro and the picturesque fishing village of Padstow. Enjoy a summer bargain on the beautiful Cornish Coast.
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Since the Regency period when seaside holidays became fashionable, people have been coming to Exmouth to enjoy the scenery on the East Devon coast, where the River Exe joins the sea. With a two mile stretch of soft golden sands, tree lined promenade and beautifully tailored gardens, a relaxing stroll “along the prom” is always a joy. This super 5 day break will include your coach transport to Exmouth and return, accommodation at the family run Ashton Court Hotel, rooms with private facilities, English breakfast, evening meal with a choice of menu, various entertainment plus two full day excursions.
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Attacked on Cottingham Village Fete attracts record numbers old airfield A DOGWALKER was assaulted on a disused airfield near Desborough on Tuesday July 8 at about 5.45pm. The victim, a 29-year-old man, was walking his dog at the aerodrome, near to the Stoke Albany end, when two men in a blue Ford Transit van, which had a yellow bonnet, pulled up alongside him and asked for directions. While the dog walker was giving the directions, the men got out of the van. One of them grabbed the victim and the other hit him in the face. The victim’s dog was trying to bite the men as the attack continued and the driver pulled out a knife. The victim received superficial cuts. The offenders then got back into the van and drove away. The offenders are described as white, aged in their early 20s, with Irish accents. One of the men had black hair, shaved at the back and sides. He was about 5ft 7in, has a stocky build and was wearing a white vest top and blue jeans. The second man also had black hair, which was longer at the back and shaped in a ‘V’. He was about 5ft 6in, with a slim build and was wearing a black T-shirt. Witnesses, or anyone with any information, can contact police on: 101. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
LOCAL CRAFTS: Village crafters present their wares at the ever-popular ‘Made in the Village’ stall. Left to right, Paula Phillipson, Sarah Brant and Lynn Carson.
THE recent Cottingham Village Fete drew in a record amount of visitors and raised £3,427 for Cottingham CE Primary School and the village church, St Mary Magdalene. On a glorious summer’s day, visitors enjoyed a range of attractions – all provided by community volunteers – including live music, miniature train rides, face painting, a beer tent, tea room and barbecue, the Pets Cuddle Corner from West Lodge Farm Park and lots of games and stalls, including a very cuddly teddy bear stall, run by Sue Beadsworth, and the ever popular ‘made in the village’ stall, selling locally crafted gifts and toys. Fete organiser Angela Preston-Jones said: “We are all delighted with how well the fete went this year -– we had more games, more attractions, more visitors and a brilliant atmosphere. It was the busiest yet and we are so grateful to all those people who gave their time and skills to help us make the day enjoyable and profitable.” The school will use the money raised to buy musical instruments, starting with guitars, so that more children have the opportunity to learn an instrument. The church will use the funds to repair the CUDDLY FUN: Sue Beadsworth’s teddy bear stall proved church path. to be a real hit with Abigail McNicol (aged 7) and Joseph The fete was organised by Cottingham School PTFA. McNicol (9).
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Young scooter rider bitten by dog POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an incident in which a five-year-old boy was bitten by a dog while riding his scooter along London Road in Kettering. The incident happened on Thursday June 26 at about 5.30pm. The boy was riding past the
cashpoint at Tesco Express when a dog lunged at him and bit his leg, causing reddening and a bite mark. The dog was with a man who was using the cashpoint. The man is described as white, aged about 50, around 5ft 11in tall with a slim build and fair complexion. He had grey, messy hair brushed backwards and
was wearing a grey jumper with dark jeans. The dog was chocolate brown coloured with white paws and had a wide, muscular build and short legs. Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on: 101 or to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.
Criminal damage
A BMW convertible car was damaged while parked in a driveway in Wren Close, Corby, between 5pm-6pm on Friday July 11. The front and rear light clusters and windscreen were smashed and the fabric roof slashed. Paintwork was scratched, dented the bodywork dented and a wing mirror snapped off. Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or give information anonymously to Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.
Comedy at The Core at Corby Cube There’s something to tickle everyone’s funny bone this Autumn! Danny Bhoy
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Thu 25 September 8pm Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy has become one of the most globally successful and prolific comics working in the world today. A natural gift for storytelling combined with a razor-sharp wit make him one of the most unique and exciting stand ups to emerge in recent years. “VERY, VERY FUNNY” The Scotsman
Thu 16 October 8pm Come and join Chris Martin, star of Dave’s One Night Stand (DAVE), and co-host of The Carl Donnelly And Chris Martin Comedy Podcast as he explains with his own unique logic and observations, his views on dogs, tupperware and hair. “ONE OF THE UK’S MOST PROMISING OBSERVATIONALISTS” The Guardian
Fri 31 October 7.30pm A regular on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, David O’Doherty presents a new hour of talking and songs. Take a ride into the Davidzone. One man. One small keyboard. With batteries. And a chair. And a mic. And cables. And a sound system. And then a room, obviously. With more chairs. And a lighting rig. It’s surprising how much stuff is involved actually.
Fri 7 November 7.30pm Star of BBC1’s The Magicians, “the UK’s leading comedy magician” (Time Out) is back in Corby with his astonishing new show. Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. This is a show not to be missed! ★★★★★ Time Out, The Mirror ★★★★ Metro, The Independent
Fri 17 October 7.30pm Scottish comedienne and Radio 4 favourite, Susan Calman (Fresh Meat, QI, The News Quiz), comes to Corby with a show about being older, wiser and liking yourself whatever anyone might say. “CONFIDENT, COMPACT... CRACKING” ★★★★ Evening Standard
Sat 8 November 8pm Jason Byrne “the outright king of comedy” (The Times) comes to Corby asking audiences to help name his show, and be in the running for a £500 prize. Jason has been featured on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), The Royal Variety Show (ITV), the Sony Radio Gold Award winning The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2) and Father Figure (BBC1).
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Fri 24 October 8pm Fresh from a sell-out tour and multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Chris Ramsey takes his brush with on-air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offence.
Thu 13 November 7.30pm It’s time for another tremendous tour from Northamptonshire’s own James Acaster, the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2012 & 2013. Expect whimsical rabbiting on and awkward physicality throughout. “DESTINED FOR GREATNESS” The Times
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STUART & NATALIE 06.00 – 10.00 Heart Breakfast with Stuart & Natalie Join Stuart & Natalie each weekday morning from 6 for more music variety across Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. They'll have all the latest news, traffic and travel, weather and more fun in the morning. 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis Join Toby Anstis each weekday morning from 10 for more music variety, more chances to win and the latest news every hour for Northants! It's the perfect soundtrack to your mornings. 13.00 – 16.00 Nick Snaith Join Nick Snaith each afternoon from 1 for more music variety, plus there's a chance to guess the year on the Time Tunnel at 2pm, and news every hour for Northants. Make sure you're tuned in from 1pm.
After the news emerged last week that Cheryl Cole and French restaurateur Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini had tied the knot in a small, private ceremony on the Caribbean island of Mustique, Cheryl's former Girls Aloud bandmate Nicola Roberts has defended her decision to marry, in the face of much criticism for ‘rushing into it’. Cheryl posted a photo on Twitter revealing the news, alongside a photo of her engagement and wedding rings. Nicola posted a message on Instagram which said: "You can be in a relationship for two years and feel nothing; you can be in a relationship for two months and feel everything. Time is not a measure of quality; of infatuation, or of love." There has also been speculation that Cheryl may be pregnant but this has been strongly denied. Daniel Radcliffe seems reluctant to commit to a comeback as Harry Potter, despite a new story about an older Harry Potter appearing on website Pottermore. Daniel said he would certainly read the piece but said he didn't expect it to lead to further films. My inclination is to say no. As I understand, it's a very short piece, not of itself worthy of adaptation to film: I don’t think I’ll have to worry about that for a long time". Under the guise of the magical journalist Rita Skeeta, JK Rowling has written a gossip column sequel
16.00 – 19.00 Matt Jarvis Matt is the man to get you home on time after a long day, with just the best music. He'll have all the latest traffic and travel news for Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough every 20 minutes and local news on the hour. Make sure you're listening when you jump in the car! 19.00 – 22.00 Roberto Roberto is our new man in the evenings. He'll be playing all your favourite songs and chatting about your day, and giving you the chance to win. It's the perfect way to relax after a busy day. 22.00 – 01.00 The Late Show with Jenny Francis The Late Show on Heart is packed full of cool, relaxing songs to ease you through to the end of the day. It's the perfect soundtrack as you head to bed.
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Pottermore...or less?
on her website, ‘Pottermore’. �The new installment, titled 'Dumbledore's Army reunites at the Quidditch World Cup Final', features a 34-year-old Harry and takes place at a Quidditch tournament. JK Rowling offers an insight into the magical world of the future and also a glimpse at what all our favourite characters will look like years from now.�� Stars of the Harry Potter movies were on hand in Japan last week to open a brand new attraction at Universal Studios and meet thousands of fans. Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, and Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood, attended the ceremony in Osaka. It’s only the second one in the world after Universal Studios Orlando, which opened its brand new Diagon Alley last week. You can of course visit the original sets down at Warner Brothers Studio’s in Leavesdon! Evanna Lynch said "Thank you for sharing your passion and your enthusiasm for the films and books with us. It means so much after all these years to still have that love" Tom Felton said, "I'm so excited to see the Japanese fans getting the opportunity to walk through this fabulous park. Very pleased to see some Slytherin T-shirts over there as well. Some home support, so thank you very much for having us."
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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. 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, 11 July - 7 August 2014 THE next exhibition at Corby’s Rooftop Gallery features local artists Katharine Anderson and Merridan Northover, who are resident artists at the gallery. The exhibition will be open Wednesday to Saturday, 11-4pm, until Thursday August 7. Examples of both artists’ work can be viewed here: www. katharineanderson.co.ukguido@ derosa.me. uk
As You Like It – July 28th – August 2nd, August 11th – 16th. The Taming of the Shrew – July 14-19, August 4-9, Aug 18-23. Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass-July 11-12, July 21-26 The Stamford Shakespeare Company present an annual season of plays in June, July and August at Rutland Open Air Theatre in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall, Little Casterton PE9 4BH, just off the A1, two miles north of Stamford. A stage set in an enchanting glade, a company of fine actors, stunning sets and gorgeous costumes, the magic of Tolethorpe begins the moment you take your seat on a warm summer evening in one of Europe’s finest open air theatres. Comfortably seated and protected from occasional summer showers, beneath a permanent all-weather canopy it’s the perfect setting to enjoy the works of the world’s greatest playwright. Enjoy all the comfort of an indoor theatre with the charm of an open air setting in what everyone calls the complete Tolethorpe Experience. Rutland Open Air Theatre. Tolethorpe, Stamford. PE9 4BH. Tel: 01780756133. BOX OFFICE: 01780 756133
Family days out in the 2014 Need inspiration for a family day out over the holidays? Look no further as this cut out calendar contains a suggestion for every day of the English school summer holiday. Whatever your budget or interest and wherever you plan to spend the summer we hope you’ll find something of use in the list below, look out for part two in next edition on 8th August.
Friday 25 July Roll up for the Big Cheese Festival in Caerphilly. Street entertainers, fire eating, music, fireworks and the Great Cheese race! Free event. Saturday 26 July CBeebies Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Music and presenters from CBeebies programmes. Tickets £6-12 plus booking fee. Monday 28 July Bournemouth carnival week starts today. The programme kicks off with a sand building competition, treasure hunt and a duck race. The glamorous granny competition takes place later in the week! Small charge for some events.
Tuesday 29 July CSI Classics: become a detective and uncover the culprit at the University Museum of Classical Archaeology in Cambridge. Free event, booking essential. Wednesday 30 July Dangerous Science of Mining show at Snibston Discovery Centre in Leicester. Interactive family show covering the interaction between science and mining. Family ticket £24.25 Thursday 31 July Culdrose Air Day, Cornwall. Visit a working military Naval Air Station, includes ground and aerobatic displays. Family ticket £35 in advance. Friday 1 August Have a go day at Crawfordsburn Country Park at Helen’s Bay, County Down. Try out new activities from mountain boarding to zip wires. There is a charge for some activities, pre-booking required. Saturday 2 August Vikings Attack at Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland. Explore a Viking encampment and witness a deadly battle. Adults £6.50, child £4.50. English Heritage members free.
Part 1 Sunday 3 August Saving nature day at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, near Stowmarket. Meet rescued hedgehogs and find out about badgers, bees and bats. Family ticket £25, 50% discount for local residents. Monday 4 August Marvellous Marine Day at Reculver Visitor Centre near Herne Bay, Kent. Go rock pooling and take part in other marine activities. Suggested donation of £1. Tuesday 5 August Robin Hood Festival at Sherwood Forest Country a Park in Nottinghamshire. Costumed characters, woodland walks, craft stalls and activities. Free event, £5 car parking charge. Wednesday 6 August Wild Wood Wednesdays. Make boggarts and clay faces at Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. Free event. Thursday 7 August The first day of the Bristol balloon festival. An evening display of balloons lighting up in time to music, followed by fireworks. Free event, charge for car parking. Ascent is weather dependent.
Friday 1 August 2014 and Saturday 2 August 2014. Pride and Prejudice.Heartbreak Productions are delighted to present a fresh and contemporary adaptation of the world-renowned Pride & Prejudice an insight into the amorous exploits and enduring etiquette between family, friends and lovers. A visit from the Prince Regent approaches and society waits in eager anticipation; will you be able to master the decorum of Regency Britain? Luckily the Association of Higher Etiquette and Manners will be there to educate you in the etiquette of the day. A combination of Jane Austen’s delicate yet intense observational style with the wit and affection of Heartbreak’s writer-in-residence David Kerby Kendall, ensures that this hilarious adaptation will resonate with anyone who has ever been in any relationship.8.00pm Beckworth Emporium Northamptonshire NN6 0DL Saturday 2 August 2014 and Sunday 3 August 2014 Art Exhibition. A Weekend of Art by Local Artist. With 2 days of this fabulous exhibition, you can browes, buy or just watch as local artist give exhibitions and advise. There is a Raffle . Tea and Home made cakes available. Come along and enjoy this relaxing day out. 10a.m. til 4 p.m. Entry is free. Weldon Village Hall Northamptonshire NN17 3HQ Contact telephone: 01536 203650 Call to check latest times or cancellations. 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 Wednesdays (10 am) Meditation class every Wednesday. Learn how to de-stress and bring meaning to your life. You don’t need to sit on the floor! At Salem Hall, Salem
Lane, Wellingborough (nearest parking Jackson’s Lane). Pay as you go £4.50, includes refreshments. Contact Kathie on 07989 769257 or kathiegreen@btinternet.com. for details. 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 EVENTS Every weekend between 1 March and 26 October, 2014 A tour of Lyveden’s Elizabethan garden. Discover the fascinating history and mysteries of Sir Thomas Tresham’s New Bield. The tour is over grass and rough ground with no path. The tour takes place every weekend between 1 March and 26 October. Free event (normal admission charges apply) Please see the main property page for open and closed days. 2pm - 3:30 pm Normal Admission Charges Apply; there is no extra charge for the tour. Meet at Visitor reception Children will be very welcome More Information: 01832 205158, lyveden@nationaltrust.org. uk Lyveden New Bield near Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5AT 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: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Sunday 27 July 2014 Froggery Cottage - Open Garden for NGS. 1-acre plantsman’s garden full of rare and unusual plants. NCCPG Collection of 435 varieties of penstemons incl dwarfs and species. Artefacts on display incl old ploughs and garden implements. Open:Sun 27 July (11.30-5). Admission £2.50, Children free. Times:Opening:11.30-5. Open for charity. Froggery Cottage, Desborough, Northamptonshire NN14 2PT Sunday 27 July 2014 Oundle Companion Dog Show organised by the Oundle and District Dog Training
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Weekend tickets from £60. Contact the Box Office on 01234 782828 Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN29 7XA Friday 1 August and Saturday 2 August. An Italian Market in Desborough. There will be beautiful cheeses and meats, olive oils and breads and much more. The Friday will be on the market place at High Street and Saturday will be at the top of Havelock Street, which will be closed for the day. Come and enjoy with us. Saturday 2 August 2014 Sywell Village Market. Monthly community market on the 1st Saturday in the month, local goods for sale 9.30am-11.30am Free entry Refreshments available Sywell Village Hall Northamptonshire NN6 0BN Contact telephone: 07803 780473 Call to check latest times or cancellations. Saturday 2 August 2014. Art and Craft Fair. Rothwell Art and Heritage Centre will be holding an Art and Craft fair on the 2nd August 2014. The fair is to support the centre and to bring the local community together. Rothwell is a busy market town and footfall has always been good. Tables will cost £10 with no other commission take on any sales, refreshments will be supplied to table holders by the centre. The fair will commence at 10am until 4pm.10am until 4pm, Tables cost £10 with no commission taken on sales Rothwell Art and Heritage Centre, 14 - 16 Bridge Street, Rothwell, Kettering Northants, Northamptonshire NN14 6JW Contact telephone: 01536418939 Call to check latest times or cancellations. Saturday 2 August 2014 Summer craft workshop. Crafty kids enjoy free activities and make new friends. 11am - 3pm Weston Favell Shopping Centre, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 8JZ Contact telephone: 01604 411521 Call to check latest times or cancellations. 2 August - 3 August 2014 Gretton and the Great War : 104 men remembered : Is the title of Gretton Local History Societys project on the World War 1 Centenary Members of the Society have been researching the lives and families of all those men whose names appear on the War Memorial on the village green.They also discovered seven more Gretton men who died and whose names are missing from the Memorial and in conjunction with Gretton Parish Council those names will be added. Gretton Local History Society have been fortunate in obtaining a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to mount an exhibition display ing the results of thier reaserch,to produce a Rolls of Honour for display in Gretton Baptist Church,St James Church Gretton and the Village Hall and also produce a CD Rom and Commemorative book.
WELDON WONDERLAND! TALENTED members of the newly formed Weldon Amateur Theatre School paraded their show costumes when they joined in the Corby Carnival fun this month. The cast is currently presenting a lively, foot-tapping version of Alice in Wonderland. Grab some tickets now and go and enjoy the show! Adult tickets are £8.50 (£7), children £6 (three and below, free), groups of ten £5 each (includes interval refreshments) and a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children, or one adult, 3 children) £23. Buy on the door at the Corby Business Academy (NN175EB) or online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/wats or call: 01536 266410 (via Joseph’s Opticians).
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Sunday 3 August 2014. Open Garden for NGS. This is a pretty garden with structure and softness, work has been done at a recovering pace with bursts of energy and colour alongside gentler combinations of delicate willowy flowers. From a 3 metre fatsia to dainty alpines, climbing hydrangea, wisteria, bold dahlias, geraniums, crocosmia, fuscia, alliums, hosta, and maples. Open:Sun 3 Aug (2-5); Evening Opening on Thur 7 Aug (6.30-8.30). Admission £3, Children free. Times:Opening:2-5. Open for charity. 67 Stratfield Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6GS Sunday 3 August 2014. NANNA Fun Dog Show. 24 fun classes for all dogs (and their owners!) - such as Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Most Appealing Eyes, Best Rescued/Rehomed dog, Fancy Dress, Best Trick, Cutest Puppy, Waggiest Tail, Best Six Legs, Dog and Handler Most Alike, Best Pack, Best Dog Coat, Best Veteran, Happiest Young Handler and dog, Mutt of the Show (Best Crossbreed) - and more. Theme of ‘Cartoon Characters’, get your thinking caps on! Rosettes and small prizes! Refreshments and stalls. In aid of NANNA Animal Rescue (Reg. charity No. 1115238) - come and look around and meet the animals! Join us on facebook: www.facebook. com/events/691517537539216/ ! You can find us right on the A6 at Irthlingborough (opposite the Finedon Road turning). Starts around noon (gates open 11am). Entry fee £1 per entry (admission free but a donation would be nice ;) ) Higglety Pigglety Farm, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5UB (nearest post code), Northamptonshire NN9 5UB Sunday 3 Aug 2014 Contact telephone: 07921215049 / 01933 650372 (10 till 10) Call to check latest times or cancellations. Sunday 3 August 2014. Higham Ferrers Chichele Classic Car Show. The Rotary Club of Rushden Chichele are
holding a Classic Car Show in the historic town of Higham Ferrers. As well as classic vehicles there will be stallholders selling goods,a Hog Roast and other refreshment outlets. Why not bring your family to view the cars on display and visit the attractions at the event and in the surrounding area of The Castle Fields. Anyone wishing to enter a classic car must pre- register and e mail highamclassic@btinternet.com to obtain further details and a booking form. Public viewing from 11am to 4pm Donations of £1 for a show programme upon entry are requested. The Castle Fields ,Kimbolton Road,Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DU
Friday 22 August to Monday 25 August Festival bands confirmed ORGANISERS of the ever-popular Gretton Music Festival – taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday August 22 to Monday 25th – have announced top acts have been confirmed to appear. They are: Stevie Jones and The Wildfires -– Friday 22nd, 8pm at The Blue Bell. Free entry to see this Northants singer/ songwriter, who also performs powerful vocal covers of Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Rod Stewart. Nick Pynn and Kate Daisy Grant – Saturday 23rd, 7.30pm at Gretton Village Hall. Folk masterpieces and emotive, quirky pop songs performed on toy and even homemade instruments. Tickets are available from Gretton Post Office and cost £10 (£8 concessions). Point-Blank – Saturday 23rd, 8pm at Gretton Sports Club. This five-piece band performs classics from the 50s through to modern-day anthems. Sing-a-long party tunes plus the latest rock and pop infused dance floorfillers are guaranteed to see all ages boogie on down! Free admission. Jive Honey: Hand Clappin’ Foot Stompin’ Funky Butts Live! – Sunday 24th, 7.30pm Gretton Village Hall. A ten-piece soul band, with vocals, horn and rhythm section. Playing a mix of soul classics from Stax and Motown 60s through to the very best of today’s tunes. Not to be missed (and definitely not to be confused with similarly-named 80s cover act Jive Bunny). Tickets cost £10 and are available from Gretton Post Office. Other confirmed performances for Saturday August 23 include Fabulous French at Lydia’s Coffee Shop at 11am, a fun event aimed at junior members of the audience; Market Harborough Ukulele Group, also at Lydia’s, 11.30am; and Millstone Grit, 12noon on the village green, an allmale vocal group singing an eclectic mix of sea shanties, vintage pop and folk songs. For further details, visit the Gretton Music Festival website: www.grettonmusicfestival.com Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch on Tuesday 1st July from 12.30pm at 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. Saturday 15 November Wondertours Community Transport serving North Northamptonshire are running two Christmas excursions this year. On Saturday 15th November Derby is the destination now a top regional centre boasting the superb Westfields Shopping complex with all the shops you need and a fabtastic food mall. The Eagle indoor market is the biggest in the Country with a big variety of stalls offering bargains galore. The Cathedral Quarter is a nice area to visit and there is a splendid choice of cafe bars and restaurants to choose from. Fare only £13.50. Then on Saturday 6th December The German Christmas Market at Birmingham is the second seasonal trip will stalls all around the City. Birmingham also offers the Bullring Shopping Centre,canalside walks and the heritage building trail. There is a great mix of venues for refreshments. Fare only £13.50. Information Folders and maps will be provided to ensure you make the most of your days out with Wondertours. Pick up points for these Christamas excursions are Weldon Gretton Corby-Old village and town centre-and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book please call pr text David Fursdon organiser on 07790 197220. Wondertours are arranged voluntary and not for profit since 1972. Regular and new passengers welcome onboard. 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.
Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880. Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Ferrers Library. Contact: 01933 314842. Monday fortnightly 2.30-3pm at Irthlingborough Library. Contact: 01933 650641. Tuesdays 9.30-10am & 10.30-11am at Kettering Library. Contact: 01536 512315. Thursdays 11-11.30am at Raunds Library. Contact: 01933 623671. Every Monday, 2.30pm to 3pm at Rothwell Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000. Alternates at Rushden Library – one week on Tuesday at 10.30-11am, the next week Thursday 2-2.30pm. Contact: 01933 312754. Wednesdays 1010.30am & 11-11.30am at Wellingborough Library. Contact: 01933 225365.
Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am. Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact: 01933 225525.
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
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.
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.... 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.
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Tiny Tots: Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm, term time only, at St Giles Church Community Centre, Desborough.
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
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 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.
Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm. Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on: 01933 678225. Hopscotch at Loddington School. Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604. 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 9.30-11am 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. Contact Lee on: 01933 460266.
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Summer Fun at the Treasure Houses of England Don’t stay at home this summer! Today’s inspiring Treasure Houses of England with their beautiful gardens offer the perfect family friendly destination. Explore acres of parkland, exhibitions and a whole host of entertainment indoors and out. From contemporary art sculptures, to children’s play areas, discovery tours and activity days, there is something for everyone in the most magnificent of settings. With a compelling schedule of events for the summer from live theatre performances, jousting, historical characters, to dressing up boxes and quiz trails – not to mention an array of wildlife, farm animals, walking and cycle trails - expect an animated and action-packed experience for all the family. Here are just a few highlights of days out for the Summer Holidays: BLENHEIM
There are plenty of fun family activities to do this summer holiday at Blenheim Palace. Enjoy a range of circus skills workshops, a petting zoo, ‘Animal Encounters’ talks, Punch and Judy Shows, face-painting, making recycled sculptures on the lawn as well as discovering the Marlborough Maze and beautiful Butterfly House in the Pleasure Gardens. Experience thrills and spills as courageous knights do battle at Blenheim Palace in a jousting tournament from 1st- 3rd August.
BURGHLEY
Take a daily guided tour with a difference at Burghley where every morning from Sat 19 July–Wed 3 Sept (excluding Fridays and Sundays), you can be guided around by costumed guides and find out all the grizzly gruesome and horrible history associated with Burghley and the people who have lived here on a beastly boring Burghley tour.
There are over 30 rooms to explore at Chatsworth from the magnificent Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, restored Sketch Galleries and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. In the Guest Bedrooms, meet an Edwardian Lady’s Maid who will be revealing the secrets of her mistress’s suitcase of clothes, or dress up in one of the period costumes. As well as seeing how animals live in a real farmyard, from ponies and donkeys to cows and chickens, the woodland adventure playground is a great place to let off steam with its climbing forest, spiral slides, scramble nets, splashy fun and sand pits.
HOLKHAM OUTDOOR THEATRE
The theme of discovery and the spirit of adventure is running throughout Holkham Hall’s summer holiday entertainment. The Discovery Days and Pond Dipping are all about joining the education team for some hands on fun family activities exploring the wildlife you can find in the pine woods on the National Nature Reserve or discovering what lies beneath the water of Holkham lake, but if you are able to make a few days of your visit The open air theatre productions at Holkham Hall is firm favourite with local people and visitors alike, this summer promises to be as popular as ever with an exciting programme of family entertainment on offer. Set in the beautiful backdrop of the courtyard in Holkham Park each outdoor theatre production has a unique atmosphere created by theatre goers enjoying their picnics in a buzz of excitement and expectancy of what is to come. The season begins on August 5 with the Chapterhouse Theatre Company performing The Jungle Book with all the favourite animal characters brought to life in an enchanting and fun-filled musical show for children of all ages. Join Mowgli on his wonderful adventures with the loveable and wise Baloo the Bear, the powerful panther Bagheera, not to mention mischievous monkeys and the terrifying tiger Shere With so much more to see and do at The Treasure Houses of England visiting with the family is an unforgettable experience, and one sure to offer some fabulous memory-making and family selfies. For more information go to www.treasurehouses.co.uk
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Beakcause It’s Summer: Holiday Fun at Birdland For fantastic family fun and excitement this summer, enjoy a day with a difference at Birdland. One of the UK’s biggest bird gardens, discover an array of amazing wildlife. Become a perch for a parrot or a landing pad for an owl at one of the entertaining Keeper talks. Situated in the picturesque Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds, Birdland boasts a beautiful natural setting of woodland, river and gardens that are inhabited by over 500 birds - including 140 different species such as vibrant flamingos, pelicans, colourful parrots, laughing kookaburras and magical owls displayed in over 50 aviaries. Birdland also is home to a unique group of King Penguins, whose antics you can observe up-close-and-personal as they cohabit with the comical Humboldt penguins. Spot them swimming underwater through a glass viewing panel and watch them being fed at 11am and 2.30 daily – a must-see highlight of any visit. The daily summer holiday programme includes flamingo, penguin and pelican feeds. New for 2014 is the Encounter Zone where visitors can meet giant tortoises, pet rabbits and guinea pigs or come face to face with a snake.
Meet recently born chicks at the new Hatchery, currently housing eggs from ducks, quails and chickens. The Hatchery allows children and adults to see up close the rare eggs needing special care and watch the chicks hatching and taking their first steps. See how many birds and animals you can discover at Marshmouth Nature Reserve, where indigenous creatures from dragonflies, grass snakes, otters and kingfishers have all been spotted. Birdland is open daily from 10am. Birdland, Rissington Road, Bourtonon-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BN Contact: Tel: 01451 820480 Admission: £8.95 Adults / £5.95 Child (3-15) / Senior £7.95 / Family £28.00 (2+2). www.birdland.co.uk
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How to Start Your Allotment Top tips from the Royal Horticultural Society
Sowing and raising plants soaks up the hours. To save time, consider buying in transplants. Nurseries offer a wide range of plants in cell trays. Sharing plants and exchanging plants with friends and neighbours makes sense and is likely to be cheaper. Coping with wet conditions Soils, especially clay ones, are often impossible to work in wet periods and can be damaged if you try. The heavier the soil, the fewer days of the year it can be worked, and in wet seasons waterlogged soils can limit what can be grown.
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What to consider before starting an allotment Plan your plot Allotments can use up a lot of time, so require some planning. Go for a plot size suited to your needs - half a plot is adequate for most people and ideal for beginners. This might need eight hours’ work a week for inexperienced gardeners, but half that for experienced ones. Keeping down the weeds Weeds are the main burden of work for plot-holders, and most allotments need continual hoeing and weeding. Planning allotments to limit weeding is a good first step: Pumpkins, squash, courgettes and potatoes smother weeds, so plant them in the weediest areas. Carrots, peas and onions cast little shade and weeds can quickly smother them. Onions are easily grown through weed-suppressing black membrane. Carrots can be grown in beds with paths to allow access for the repeated weedings required. Perennial crops such as asparagus and fruit need no cultivation or sowing, but must be planted in areas that are clear of all perennial weeds. It’s worth investing in a push hoe, a draw hoe, and a short-handled onion hoe to be fully equipped to deal with any weed problems. Young plants for your plot
Solutions Raised beds enhance drainage and greatly extend the time when sticky soils are workable. If raised beds are not suitable, try digging the soil while it is dry in autumn. When planning your allotment year consider how much you will be limited if the season turns wet. Choose maincrop cultivars of peas, potatoes and carrots that give heavy yields even if sown late. Where slugs are a problem, they will be at their most damaging in wet seasons, and second-early potatoes gathered before the soil gets too soggy and slugs too numerous are a sound choice. Coping with dry conditions Sandy soils are workable most of the year, but dryness in summer, most often a problem in southern and eastern areas, can limit their productivity. In droughts there may be restrictions on water use; hosepipes and sprinklers are usually prohibited early in a drought but few allotment sites allow these. Solutions Plan for the possibility of periods without rain, especially if your plot has sandy soil. Avoid growing too many crops such as celery, leafy salads and runner beans, which suffer on dry soils. Choose root crops that are far less susceptible to drought. Squash, pumpkin and sweet corn are very resilient, and there are droughtresistant potato cultivars. Overwintered and earlysown crops do their growing while the soil is still moist from winter rains. Adding ample organic matter to the soil in winter also helps: one application of two bucketfuls of manure every square metre or yard will hold the equivalent of 5cm
Peter Burks Horticutural Advisor for the online garden centre www. potterandrest.co.uk gives his top tips on keeping the garden ship shape this season.
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Keep your hanging baskets and tubs well watered at all times, providing a gallon a day per basket. If you are unsure whether your basket or tub needs water, stick a finger into the compost as far down as possible and check for moisture. You will then be able to tell if the basket/tub is dry, damp or wet and assess the water requirements for the day. Feed with a dilute solution of proprietary plant food at least two or three times a week. Use a high potash feed such as Flowerite or Tomorite as this encourages the production of flowers.
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EXTRA IN AND OUT OF THE GARDEN (2in) of rain. Clearing your plot Clear the plot of unwanted materials and debris. You may be able to get help with this from the allotment management team.
Smothering weeds by opaque mulches (carpet is no longer recommended) requires at least one growing season to be effective. This can be an effective way of dealing with a plot where clearing cannot be done before the growing season. Working your plot When clear of weeds the soil can be broken up and ideally add organic matter by digging or rotovating, or while building raised beds. Take a soil test to find out the soil pH and whether it is lacking in any nutrients. This will help plan any lime or fertiliser application Outfit the plot with compost bins, a shed and other useful items Now you are ready to start planting! Make sure you make a crop rotation plan to get the best from your plot.
late spring is essential. Crops grow best during the long, warm days and high light levels of late spring to late summer, and for this they need plenty of leaves. Summer Wet, but not too wet, summers are far better for allotments than hot, dry ones; crops need water to grow. Autumn By autumn, growth is tailing off in lower light levels, so little rain is needed; warm, dry weather is better for ripening produce now. Wet weather leads to rots, unripe produce that won’t store well, and wet soil that cannot be dug before winter rains arrive. THE PERFECT PLOT Starting an Allotment from Scratch
Trees and shrubs are best By Kim Sayer RRP £20.00 The average British year dug out, but if this is not posNot just a practical guide to Winter sible cutting to ground level and treating with weedkiller or In late winter, rains should have growing fruit, vegetables and merely removing all regrowth restored the soil to full mois- flowers on an allotment, it is until they die out, will eliminate ture levels, if they have not left also about a diverse group of it soggy, battered and emptied people united by their passion, them in time Weeds are best killed with of nutrients. Skill with water, sharing their triumphs and disystemic weedkillers based on seedbeds, seeds, and fleece sasters, as well as new methglyphosate applied from mid- can still get crops off to a good ods and growing techniques. start, although on difficult clay Telling the inspirational story spring until mid-autumn Alternatively vegetation can soils transplants raised indoors of the Cornworthy villagers as they start their allotment from be buried during digging after might be necessary. 1 01/07/2014 16:05 and following their scratch Spring removingJUG-742-18818-Kettering-258x170-non-DD-29june14.pdf the roots of perennial Getting plants going well before progress through the seasons. weeds
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KITCHEN GARDEN RECIPE No.2 [Cut out and keep]
Sweet Cherry Pie Recipe
Pastry for top and bottom 9 or 10-inch pie 5 cups sweet cherries, pitted 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp corn flour 1 Tbsp of butter, cut into small pieces 1 egg Coarse sugar for sprinkling 1. Place pitted cherries, sugar, almond extract, lemon juice and corn flour in a large bowl. Toss until the cherries are well coated with the sugar and other ingredients. 2. On lightly floured clean surface, roll out bottom crust. Shape into a 9 or 10-inch pie dish. Trim edges so they extend beyond the edge of the pie pan by 1 inch. Place in refrigerator while rolling out top crust.
3. Roll out the top crust to about the same size as the bottom crust. Or if making a lattice top, cut pastry into long strips. Place filling into pie plate. Dot with small dabs of butter. Cover with top crust [or lattice work]. Trim and crimp the edges. Score the top crust with cuts so that the steam can escape while the pie is cooking (unnecessary if you are making a lattice top). Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking. 4. Optional egg wash In a small bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon of water or milk, brush over the top crust. 5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce temp to 350°F and cook for 35 to 45 minutes longer, until crust is golden and filling is thick and bubbly. Allow to cool, serve with good quality vanilla ice cream, delicious!
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Keeping Rabbits cool throughout the Summer sun Heat can kill rabbits fairly quickly – if you think your dog can die in a car, a rabbit can die in a hutch just as easily. So here are some pointers to try to help keep them cool. It is important to remember that just like us each rabbit is different and will tolerate heat differently, making it vital you observe your pet daily. How do I keep my rabbit cool? - Make sure your bunny is out of the sun. If they are confined to a cage or small room for part of the day, be sure that there is plenty of shady space for them to rest - If you place a tile in the freezer overnight and then put it in the hutch when it starts to get warm through the day, the rabbit will lie on this to keep cool (but don’t place it in the sun or it will get very hot) - Set up a fan that will breeze past your rabbit without blowing directly on them all day - You can also drape a damp towel over part of the cage so the fan will blow through the towel and create cooler breeze. Just remember not to leave the cord where your rabbit can get to it! - Place a few ice cubes in their water bottle so the water is kept cool - Mist rabbit’s ears. Rabbits lose heat through their ears and misting them will help keep the rabbit cool - Brush out excessive fur. If you have a long-haired rabbit, consider cropping your bunny’s coat short for the summer months - Fill one or two-litre bottles with water and freeze them. Once frozen, put the frozen water bottle in your rabbit hutch so he can lean against it to keep cool - Be especially watchful of rabbits over five years old, ones who are overweight or incapacitated. They tend to be more sedentary and may not get up to drink water if they are too hot. This can quickly lead to dehydration, which can lead to death or other health problems
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Specialist recruiter enters county Shop announces closure 2B Interface open third branch, serving Northamptonshire A RECRUITMENT company serving the manufacturing and shop fitting industries, 2B Interface, has opened a new office in Northampton this month. The branch will be the third in the UK for the staffing agency, following a growing demand for specialist industry skills in this area. 2B Interface is headquartered in Bedford, and the new branch, which has the option to be franchised, will serve clients and candidates in the Northampton, Wellingborough and Peterborough areas. The Northampton office will expand on 2B Interface’s success in providing temporary and per-
Secure lorries, owners urged
THE owners of fleets of lorries in Northamptonshire have been asked to make sure their vehicles are safely stored overnight following a spate of fuel thefts this month. In just 24 hours, three companies in the county had their compounds broken into and significant amounts of fuel siphoned off from parked vehicles. Lorry owners are asked to make sure they park their vehicles in a secure location at night, ideally in a well-lit area.
manent staff for manufacturing and shop fitting roles. Recent Northamptonshire County Council records show there is a demand for trade skills in the area, due to the county’s high concentration of employment in distribution and logistics. Beatrice Bartlay, managing director and founder of 2B Interface – established ten years ago – said: “The local vicinity is a hotbed of innovative and rapidly growing manufacturing businesses, and we are here so that those employers can find the right staff to meet their often very specific needs for specialist skills. “Employment has improved significantly in the UK, but it can still be challenging for businesses in the manufacturing and shop fitting industries to source suitable staff with the core skills that they need to do the job. Recent reports have found that skill shortages are a key constraint for employment in manufacturing, an industry on which the economy is dependant. “We have successfully provided our broad range of clients with manual, skilled, office and management personnel, and we aim to satisfy employers and skilled candidates in Northamptonshire and beyond.”
Casino backs Strictly show ASPERS Casino has been officially named headline sponsor of the charity dancing competition, Strictly Northampton 2014. Taking place on Sunday November 23 at the Royal & Derngate, Strictly Northampton will raise money for the Cynthia Spencer Hospice; a charity Aspers has supported for the past two years. Aspers’ very own Wendy Taylor will be taking
Fire at commercial units
TWO commercial units in Corby suffered extensive fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning, July 14. It is believed the buildings in Ryder Court were set on fire deliberately sometime between 3am and 4am. Both properties were extensively damaged, as was the stock inside both buildings. Witnesses, or anyone with any information about this incident, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555111.
to the dance floor as she joins the 14 other contestants in the event – including former Northampton Saints player Paul Diggin and former Team GB gymnast Holly Chandler. Wendy, purchase ledger supervisor at Aspers, said: “When the opportunity to take part in Strictly Northampton came about, I just couldn’t say no, especially when it meant supporting Cynthia Spencer Hospice. “I’ve always loved dancing and, whenever there’s a party, I’ll be the first on the dance floor! I’m excited about starting training, meeting new people and getting up on the Strictly stage.” Speaking of the sponsorship, David Stratford, general manager of Aspers Casino, said: “Strictly Northampton is all about fun, thrills and entertainment; values that Aspers prides itself on and we are proud to sponsor this event and support a charity close to our hearts. “It’s brilliant to have Wendy taking part too; you’ll always catch her dancing around the office so we’re expecting something spectacular when she takes to the stage in November!”
Brooklands’ race for space is on WITH many small firms expecting to grow in the next 12 months, the race could be on to acquire one of the last remaining office units at Brooklands Court in Kettering. The 18-unit scheme – which is constructed in a traditional style, set within two adjacent courtyard terraces – has only three buildings remaining. These offer high specification accommodation from 1,000 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft, with features
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AFTER more than six decades, the Mobile Radio Services store in Wellingborough is to close. Managing director Paul Thompson told Extra Local: “It is with much regret and sorrow for us to announce that after more than 60 years of trading in Wellingborough and the surrounding area, we shall closing our shop at the end of August 2014. “There are several reasons why we have made this decision. It was not an easy decision and one which the directors were reluctant to take. “But, with the continuing uncertainties in the economy and the ever-growing competition we face from internet traders, department stores and supermarkets, it has made it increasingly difficult for us to trade profitably. “We have to accept the fact that specialist independent electrical goods shops have become less popular nowadays. “More people are buying these prod-
ucts online and elsewhere from traders who don’t have the overheads of running a specialised shop with trained sales staff and skilled repair engineers. “Also, most of the directors are of retiring age with no natural succession in place to take over the reins anyway. “In the end, it was a unanimous decision that our timing is now right to close. “Mobile Radio has been a prominent business in the town for so long and many local people have shopped here and relied upon us in preference to the big electrical stores. “We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all of our customers for their business and support over the years and to apologise for any inconvenience this will cause. “We shall be having a closing down sale in August and we’ll all be here as normal until the shop finally closes at 5pm on Saturday August 30.”
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INVENTOR AND CREATION: The winning mascot, Blaze, ran onto the stage at the Northamptonshire School Games, and was greeted by designer Jahida Begum, from Wellingborough’s Friars Academy.
Students go for gold in Sainsbury’s County School Games finals
THE 2014 Northamptonshire School Games programme culminated in a magnificent finale earlier this month at Moulton College, and basked in glorious sunshine giving perfect sporting conditions for nearly 1,000 young athletes and disabled athletes – all going all out for gold! Ninety young leaders and volunteers from local schools across the county supported the running of the competitions. Having completed a training programme prior to the event on Thursday July 10, they helped Northamptonshire Sport and Sports NationBACKING THE YOUNG ATHLETES: Mark Threlfall, Team GB al Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) with Triathlete, was in demand for autographs. the smooth running of the Games. Seventy-five schools from across the county participated and represented their School Sport Partnership in 17 different sports including: Archery, Athletics (Quadkids), Basketball, Cycling, Tri Golf, Gymnastics (held at Lings Forum Sports Centre), Hockey, Quick sticks Hockey, Multi-Skills, Netball, Rounders, Softball, Tennis, Triathlon, and the Project Ability sports of Table Cricket, Goalball and Inclusive Archery. The Northamptonshire School Games is part of the Sainsbury’s School Games Programme; an Olympic Legacy programme is GOLD! Friars Academy Wellingborough Gold Medal Winners now in its third year. Delivered in the county Goalball (Key Stage 3&4). by Northamptonshire Sport, the programme consists of two events: the Winter Games (held this year at Kettering Sports Arena in February), and the Summer Games. For the schools taking part, it was the culmination of four months of inter-school and intraschool competitions within each of the five Northamptonshire School Sport Partnerships, the winners of which represented their School Sport Partnership. A parade of athletes led by young leaders entered the main field and, on stage, a dance performance by Isham Primary School entertained the crowd. Gaynor Nash (regional GOLD! Isham School (with the new mascot Blaze) Gold Medal co-ordinator for the Children and Young Winners Netball High 5 (Yrs 5 and 6) People’s Legacy London 2012) was the host of the event. Gaynor introduced Sport England Sporting Champion Mark Threlfall, who has represented GB at Triathlon. Mark gave an inspiring speech to the competitors
GOLD! Isham School Gold Medal Winners Quick Sticks Hockey, Yrs 3 and 4.
GOLD! Finedon Mulso CEVA School Gold Medal Winners Tri Golf, Yrs 3 and 4.
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The five School Sport Partnerships: Team Corby, Oundle and Thrapston (COT) – black shirts Team Kettering (K)– red shirts Team Northampton (N) – green shirts Team South Northants and Daventry (SND) – yellow shirts Team Wellingborough and East Northants (WEN) – blue shirts The Gold Medal winners for each of the competitions were: Archery Arrows, YEARS 4&5, Delapre Primary School (N). Archery Inclusive, KEY STAGE 3&4, Northgate School (N). Athletics Quad Kids, YRS 5&6, Delapre Primary School (N). Basketball Take 6, YRS 5&6,
MEET YOUR MASCOT: Blaze was greeted by the crowds of athletes. and opened the games, before touring the competitions and speaking to competitors and viewing and cheering along the triathletes and other competitors. The opening ceremony also revealed the new Northamptonshire School Games mascot, Blaze – who ran across the field of massed athletes to rapturous applause. Northamptonshire Sport had launched a competition back in May for a mascot and more than 700 entries from local schools were received. The winning mascot was designed by Jahida Begum, from Friars Academy in Wellingborough, who welcomed Blaze to the stage and collected her prize. Gary Sheppard, assistant director of Northamptonshire Sport, said: “We witnessed a fantastic day of school sport. In addition to the strongly contested competitions, the School Games’ core values of respect, self belief, determination, honesty, fair play and passion, have all been demonstrated throughout the Games. As well as medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, ‘Spirit of the Games’ wrist bands were awarded to competitors demonstrating these core values. “The gamesmanship, teamwork and passion shown by all the competitors and young leaders has been truly amazing and shows what an important role school sport plays in the lives of students, teachers and the schools themselves.” South Northants and Daventry School Sport Partnership were in the lead after the Winter Games, and eagerly await the medal tally and points from all the Summer Games competitions, which will be added to the winter scores – the Northamptonshire School Games School Sport Partnership of 2014 title is being announced soon.
Millway Primary School, Duston (N). Cycling Go Ride and Run, YR 7, Moulton School and Science College (SND). Goalball Project Ability, KS 2, Bracken Leas Primary School, Brackley (SND); KS3&4, Friars Academy, Wellingborough (WEN). Golf Tri Golf Skills, YR 3&4, Finedon Mulso CEVA Junior School (WEN). Golf Tri Golf Sixes, YR 5&6, Finedon Mulso CEVA Junior School (WEN). Gymnastics Key Steps, YR 1&2, Irthlingborough Infant School (WEN); YR 3&4, St Brendans Catholic Primary School (COT). Hockey Quick Sticks, YR 3&4, Isham CEVA Primary School (K). Hockey In2Hockey (Girls), YR 8&9, Magdalen College School,
Brackley (SND). Hockey In2Hockey (Boys),YR 8&9, Northampton School for Boys (N). Multi Skills, YR 1&2, Lings Primary School (N). Netball High5, YR 5&6, Isham CEVA Primary School (K). Rounders, YR 9, The Ferrers School (WEN). Softball, YR 7&8, Guilsborough School (SND). Table Cricket, KS 2-4, Northgate School (N). Tennis (MiniRed), YR 3&4, Isham CEVA Primary School (K). Triathlon, KS 3, Alistair Grant, Sponne School, Towcester (SND) and Amy Jelly, Campion School, Bugbrooke (SND); KS 4/5, Emma Bond, The Parker E-ACT Academy (SND) and Jack Bond, The Parker E-ACT Academy (SND).
GOLD! The gymnastics competitions were staged at the Lings Forum. Corby’s St Brendans Catholic Primary School team claimed gold in the years 3 and 4 category
GOLD! Irthlingborough Infants School Gold Medal Winners – Gymnastics Key Steps (Yrs 1 and 2)
GOLD! St Brendans Catholic Primary School Gold Medal Winners – Gymnastics Key Steps (Yrs 3 and 4).
GOLD! Finedon Mulso CEVA School Gold Medal Winners Tri Golf, Yrs 5 and 6.
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Higham Ferrers Town BC: winners of Executive Triples – l to r Alex Baskerville, Brian Hickman & David Freeman
Paul Broderick: winner of 2 Wood Singles & Champion of Champions(Mason Cup) in action
ABINGTON BC 25.7.14. President’s Team plays the Vice-Presidents’ team at 6.30 p.m. 25.7.14. Members visit Harpole BC for a ladies Friday triples league at 6.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Members visit St Crispin BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 26-27.7.14. Club hosts the County Women’s Section Finals at 9.30 a.m. each day 29.7.14. Members visit Abbey Park BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.
or mixed gender, and there will be a prize fund of £400, subject to a minimum of 20 rinks taking part. Starting time will be 9.00 a.m. and there will be food available for purchase throughout the day, and bar services will also be available. Please contact Tony Gilbert of Desborough Town Bowls Club, on 07789913779 or email ringsloe10@ btinternet.com
BRACKLEY BC 26.7.14. Members visit Deddington BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 28.7.14. Earls Barton BC visits for a men’s triples league match at 6.30 p.m. 30.7.14. Banbury Borough BC visits for a ladies match at 6.0 p.m. BUGBROOKE BC 26.7.14. Members visit Heyford BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Cogenhoe BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 28.7.14. Cogenhoe BC visits for a men’s triples league match at 6.30 p.m. BYFIELD BC 26.7.14. Daventry Town BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 30.7.14. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m. DAVENTRY TIGERS BC 26.7.14. Members visit West Haddon BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. DAVENTRY TOWN BC 26.7.14. Members visit Byfield BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 28.7.14. A Team home to Abington BC & B Team away to Daventry Tigers BC in men’s triples league at 6.30 p.m. 30.7.14. Members visit Heyford BC for a mixed match at 6.30 p.m. HARPOLE BC 25.7.14. Abington BC visits for a ladies Friday triples league match at 6.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Rug by BR BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Club plays its Pairs competition finals 28.7.14. A Team home to Kislingbury BC & B Team away to Cold Ashby in men’s triples league at 6.30 p.m. HEYFORD BC 26.7.14. Bugbrooke BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 30.7.14. Daventry Town BC visits for a mixed match at 6.30 p.m. KINGSTHORPE BC 26.7.14. Members visit Kingsthorpe BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Rugby Thornfield BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Members visit Roade BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. KISLINGBURY BC 26.7.14. Members visit Rushden Town BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Members visit Woodfordcum-Membris BC for a mixed
match at 2.30 p.m. 30.7.14. Members visit Byfield BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m. NORTHAMPTON EXPRESS BC 26.7.14. Olney BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. NORTHAMPTON WHYTE MELVILLE BC 25.7.14. A Team away to St Crispin BC & B Team home to Abbey Park BC in the ladies triples league at 6.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Members visit Wellingborough BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Irchester BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 28.7.14. A Team away to Northampton Express BC & B Team home to St Crispin BC in the men’s triples league at 6.30 p.m. ROADE BC 26.7.14. Northampton West End BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 28.7.14. Members visit Northampton West End BC for a men’s triples league match at 630 p.m. 29.7.14. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. WEST HADDON BC 26.7.14. Daventry Tigers BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Club plays the ‘Hospital Cup’ at 2.0 p.m. 28.7.14. Heyford BC visits for a men’s triples league match at 6.30 p.m. 30.7.14. Abbey Park BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. WOOTTON GRANGE BC 28.7.14. A Team away to Kislingbury BC & B Team at home to Northampton Express in men’s triples league at 6.30 p.m. BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC 26.7.14. Club holds its Men’s Captain’s Day 28.7.14. Members visit Northampton BBOB BC for a County League match at 6.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. CORBY FOREST BC 26.7.14. Club holds a ‘Fund Raising Day’ at 2.30 p.m. CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 26.7.14. Members visit Kettering Midland Band BC for a match at 2.0 p.m. 28.7.14. Members visit Irchester BC for a County League match at 6.30 p.m. DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 26.7.14. Earls Barton BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 26.7.14. Members visit St Crispin BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. Gala Day: The Club is holding its ‘Open Rinks’ Gala Day on Sunday, 31st August, 2014, which will have ‘Parkinsons UK’ as its charity to support. Entry fee is £40.00p per rink, which may be made up of single
EARLS BARTON BC 28.7.14. Members visit Brackley & District BC for a men’s triples league match at 6.30 p.m. 24.7.14. Mears Ashby RBL BC visits for a mixed match at 6.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Members visit Desborough Town BC for a match at 2.00 p.m. FINEDON TOWN BC 26.7.14. Kettering Conservatives BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 26.7.14. Stanwick BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Rushden Town BC visits for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m. HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC 25.7.14. Club entertains Bowls Northamptonshire men as ‘Manfield Cup’ winners at 6.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 26.7.14. Members visit Thrapston BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Members visit Corby Grampian BC for a County League match at 10.00 a.m. IRCHESTER BC 26.7.14. Members visit Corby Grampian BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 24.7.14. Corby Forest BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Members visit Northampton Whyte Melville BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 28.7.14. Dennyside BA visits for a Charity men’s match at 2.00 p.m. 29.7.14. Kettering Park BC visits for a mixed match at 2.00 p.m. IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC 26.7.14. Swanspool BC visits for a mixed match at 2.00 p.m. ISE BC 26.7.14. Members visit Northampton BBOB BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. KETTERING LODGE BC 26.7.14. Members visit St Neots BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Swanspool BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 a.m. 27.7.14. Geddington & Newton BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Burton Latimer Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.00 p.m. 30.7.14. Club hosts a match between Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire women at 1.30p.m.
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Thrapston Triple Winners with trophy: - l to r Callum Height, Matt Pownall & Keith Height (father of Callum)
KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 26.7.14. Corby Seagrave House BC visits for a men’s match at 2.00 p.m. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE BC 29.7.14. The Cavaliers BA visits for a men’s match at 2.00 p.m. OUNDLE BC 26.7.14. Raunds Conservatives BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Thrapston BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. RAUNDS CONSERVATIVES BC 26.7.14. Members visit Oundle BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. ROTHWELL MANOR PARK BC 25.7.14. Club plays its Friday night league at 6.30 p.m. 28.7.14. Club plays its ‘Harry
Dimbleby’ match at 2.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Club plays its ‘Joan Buckby’ 2 wood triples at 2.30 p.m. RUSHDEN TOWN BC 26.7.14. Kislingbury BC visits for a men’s match at 2.00 p.m. 29.7.14. Members visit Geddington & Newton BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m. STANWICK BC 26.7.14. Members visit Geddington & Newton BC for a mixed match at 2.00 p.m. SWANSPOOL BC 26.7.14. Irthlingborough CI BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a County League match at 10.0 a.m. 29.7.14. Members visit Wellingborough OG’s BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.
THRAPSTON BC 26.7.14. Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Club holds its July ‘Gala Day’ 29.7.14. Members visit Oundle BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. WELLINGBOROUGH BC 26.7.14. Northampton Whyte Melville BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.7.14. Club hosts Wellingborough OG’s President’s Day at 1.30 p.m. 29.7.14. Club hosts a match between the Cavaliers BA and the Northants Police BC at 2.0 p.m. 30.7.14. Members visit St Crispin BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m. WELLINGBOROUGH OLD GRAMMARIANS BC 27.7.14. The Club holds its ‘President’s Day’ at 1.30 p.m.
1 Out 2 In at Doughboys With the new season fast approaching further changes at the Dog and Duck have seen the marketing and sponsorship responsibilities formally controlled by founder member Laurie Owen taken over by his granddaughter Laura Kingsbury. Laurie’s departure from this important role has been forced upon him by medical advice to take a less stressful role in the Doughboys development, he said “ I planned to hand over some of the responsibility to Laura and together we would work together towards developing the community and business partnerships that had supported the club since it’s reformation in 2004, however circumstances dictated a sudden change and Laura took over the role of Marketing Manager”. Her emphasis was to extend the current list of businesses who had supported the football club and to encourage members to become involved in
social fundraising events. Laura’s first task was to seek to extend the Commercial and Marketing team and in consequence she recruited a former Premiership professional footballer and business colleague Steve Philips who willingly agreed to become the clubs Commercial and Marketing Director. Steve had experience at all levels of football including Birmingham City in the Premiership, Brentford, Southend, and Northampton Town. Steve will also be responsible for managing the club’s bar and catering facilities and explained, “My main priority is not only to continue the excellent community partnerships that the Doughboys have encouraged but to build on this and extend the interest of the people in Wellingborough and the surrounding area, I believe that the club should be playing at a much higher level and all my efforts will be governed towards that ambition”.
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Balancise runners in gruelling Ironman challenge EARLIER this month, three members of Higham Ferrersbased running club Team Balancise – Neil Runagall, Darren Gibson and Adam Smith – took part in the Ironman event at Bolton. The Ironman consists of three disciplines: a 2.4-mile swim, straight into a 112-mile cycle, finishing with a full marathon 26.2 miles. All three have to be completed within 17
for 12 years and usually compete in 5k, 10k, half marathons, marathons and the odd triathlon. “The Ironman for me seemed like the ultimate challenge and having watched it on TV I wondered if it would be possible to get my level of fitness up to an Ironman standard.” Just before the event started, he commented: “It has taken ten months training and that is six nights a week. Training in the
cold and wet knowing that you still have to bike for 75 miles or more has been tough! I am getting nervous.” Adam, a 34-year-old marketing manager from Northampton, said: “I can’t wait to get racing! I’ve always wanted to complete the UK event. Nothing beats overcoming the mental and physical challenges the Ironman throws at you during the race and the emotion of running down
the red carpet at the end of the marathon to pick up your medal.” Neil and Darren were fundraising for the Scope charity, which provides disabled young people with the same opportunities as everyone else. The three Ironmen had a massive amount of support from their families, as well as valuable assistance with their gruelling training from Team Balancise (www.teambalancise.
hours – this is not an event to be taken lightly! Darren finished in 12 hours, 11 minutes and 49 seconds; Adam in 12 hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds; Neil in 14 hours, 17 minutes and 44 seconds. The event had started at 6am in the lake! For Neil and Darren it was their first-ever Ironman and the intrepid pair put in months of training, dedicating six days a week, sometimes
up to 12-13 hours at a time, in preparation for the massive challenge. Adam is an experienced Ironman competitor and Bolton was his fifth event. Previously, he has competed in Switzerland, Henley, Florida and Austria. Neil, a 36-year-old transport manager who lives in Raunds, said: “I started running about five years ago, on and off, but started running with Team Balancise about three years ago.” Just prior to the event, he said: “I have competed in triathlons before and some racing
for the club, but this is the biggest event I’ve ever taken on. I’m not sure it is something that I’d do again as the training takes over your life! We’ve just completed a session which was the toughest so far with a 2.4-mile swim, 101 miles on the bike and a 20-mile run. I have to admit, I’m very nervous.” Darren, a 43-year-old maintenance manager from Higham Ferrers, said: “I’ve been running
BIGGEST EVENT: Neil Runagall admitted to ‘feeling nervous’ prior to taking on his greatest challenge.
EXPERIENCED: Adam Smith has run five Ironman events.
MARATHON TRAINING SESSION: Raunds’ Neil Runagall and Darren Smith, from Higham Ferrers, are pictured after completing the Paris Marathon in April – in training for the Ironman event.
Tresham sponsors gifted kickboxer SPONSORSHIP of £400 has been given to an upcoming local kickboxing star by Tresham College of Further and Higher Education. The award has been made for Agnieszka Nikodem to compete in the Irish Open International 2015 in Dublin. Seventeen-year-old Agnieszka is currently studying Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and is hoping to attend university in the future to study
physiotherapy or sport therapy. Having been kickboxing for two years, she has recently had the opportunity to start competing at international level. Given the opportunity to compete at the Irish Open International 2015 shows Agnieszka has a true gift. The only aspect stopping her from competing at the Open International was the cost of attending; the total amount is £635. Kickboxing is an expensive sport
Get back into hockey KETTERING Hockey Club members are offering anyone aged 16 and above the opportunity to either get back into the sport, or be introduced to it for the first time with their ‘Back to Hockey’ sessions. A six-week programme of activities is now running, on Tuesday evenings 6.30-7.30pm, allowing people the chance to exercise as part of a team with a focus on fun, fitness and friendship. The sessions take place at Kettering Astro Pitch (NN15 6PB) and run until August 26 at a cost of £2 per week. For more information on the Kettering ‘Back to Hockey’ sessions, contact Liz Metcalfe by email: lizmetcalfe25@yahoo.co.uk.
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and though Agnieszka and her single mother have managed the last couple of years, to compete internationally means higher expenses. Thankfully for Agnieszka, Tresham heard of her great achievements in kickboxing and wanted to recognise her fantastic opportunity and aid her attendance at the Irish Open International 2015 in March. Agnieszka said: “I am very pleased to be representing England in semi-contact fighting at the Irish Open International 2015. “The sponsorship I have received from Tresham means so much to me as it has allowed me to eliminate some of the cost from my mother as competing, training and equipment is very expensive. “Any kind of financial support is crucial, as it allows me to train more and motivates me to train and fight harder. At the Irish Open International 2015, I hope to bring back a trophy, but if not, I know I’ll have tried my absolute best. “I want to make my family, team and CRUCIAL SUPPORT: Matthew Lambert (left) and Dan Cole present the college’s sponsorship cheque to Agnieszka Nikodem. Tresham proud.”
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