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ISSUE 72 27 March 2015

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The team has achieved these successes on their visits out on Saturday evenings from 10.30pm until around 3am on Sunday mornings in the town centre and also the Old Village area of Corby. They have all completed a training programme and go out in teams of four to six people.

The project is set up and supported by the Ascension Trust and local churches, run by a co-ordinator and is a partnership with Police, Corby Borough Council and other statutory agencies.

Street Pastors was pioneered in London in January 2003 by Rev Les Isaac, director of the Ascension Trust, and has seen some remarkable results, including drops in crime in areas where teams have been working. For more information about Corby Street Pastors, contact co-ordinator Fiona Ogunro on: 07462 354 444, email: corby@ streetpastors.org.uk or visit: www. streetpastors.org.uk

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We appreciate all you do, Corby tells street pastors

STREET pastors helping revellers when they are out on the town to have a safe and enjoyable evening have been publicly thanked for their contribution to the area.

The Corby Community Safety Partnership expressed its gratitude to the pastors and town mayor Anthony Dady presented an award to the group for Valuable Contribution to a Safer Night Time Economy, along with a certificate to each individual street pastor.

It has been nearly five years since Corby Street Pastors, a successful Church-led initiative put in place to engage with revellers on the streets, was launched in the borough.

Just this year they have already helped calm ten aggressive situations, support five vulnerable individuals, helped give first aid to 11 people and cleared up 155 bottles/ glasses. They have also offered practical help and advice to many people and are making links and talking regularly to taxi drivers, door staff, police and managers/owners of li-

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All smiles for spring!

RAISING A SMILE AND FUNDS: Cottingham pupils staged an afternoon comedy show for parents.

Work progresses on Corby’s new cinema – page 8

LAUGHTER was on the syllabus at Cottingham CE Primary School recently when schoolchildren put on ‘The Great British Laugh Off’ for this month’s Comic Relief fundraising drive.

Children auditioned to perform in their own comedy show in front of parents and teachers – a variety of skits and sketches rounded off with a song dedicated to Mother’s Day. Claire Robertson, the school’s senior leader and literacy coordinator, said: “It was a fantastic show that involved the whole school and everyone had a great time. It also had its serious side as it was an opportunity to raise money for a really important charity.”

The children also raised money through a cake stall and dressed down in ‘mufti’ for the day, raising a total of £363 for Comic Relief.

More about Cottingham Primary youngsters on page 2.

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Mentors celebrate training success

LOCAL HOW many of you squinted at the sun during the eclipse last week, despite being told not to look directly at it? Like infants, we are not good at doing as we are told!

I remember similar warnings about risking your eyesight prior to the last solar eclipse – 1999 – when my entire office block became deserted as everyone raced into the streets and peered up through the gathering gloom . . . and then moaned about sore eyeballs. We never learn.

But we might not need to, as it seems the end of times is predicted! I read that a so-called ‘blood moon’ (where the moon appears red due to light refraction as it passes in the shadow of the Earth) is due on April 4, Easter Saturday – the third of four lunar eclipses; two were last year, the fourth is in September. This blood moon co-incides with the spring equinox and the first day of the Jewish religious calendar – and all that means a day of judgement is nigh.

Best have some fun then, quick! I reckon Easter is the best of holidays – four days of down-time, without the shopping frenzy and expense that precede that other major festival, Christmas. The weather is generally kind and the urge to get outdoors strong. All good things seem in store for us. So don’t worry about the blood moon prophecy – enjoy yourself: there are lots of events going on locally to keep all the family engaged and entertained – take a look at our Extra Time guide, starting on page 11.

Picture courtesy of Ray Stewart who chanced his eye in Kettering last week

EVOLVE Business Training, part of Tresham College of Further and Higher Education, hosted a celebration event for those who have completed the Work Based Support and Mentoring Programme.

The programme aims to improve business managers to support their staff and improve communication.

The event, held at the college’s Manor House Restaurant in Corby last week, celebrated the achievements of a number of employees who completed the six-month programme from local companies – Ensafe, Alpha Cure Ltd, Brats Day Nursery, Pluswipes and Pure Drive Fine Foods.

The Exemplas funded Work Based Support and Mentoring Programme is designed to support employers in becoming a mentor and equip them with the skills to help new employees settle into the workplace. The course covers coaching skills, team building and conflict resolution.

Trainer Janice McNamara, who taught the programme, said: “It has been a privilege to work with such an interesting and diverse range of companies. The programme takes both senior managers and manager/mentors on a journey which builds their confidence to implement the step changes that are key to improved communication and improved productivity.”

Safety first for cycling school pupils CHILDREN at Cottingham CE Primary School put on their cycling safety gear when they took part in a four-day Bikeability training scheme recently.

The scheme, run and funded

by Northamptonshire County Council, gives children the skills and confidence to ride their bikes safely on the roads.

Cottingham schoolchildren progressed through the three cycling proficiency levels

in groups over the four-day programme.

Instructor Phil Chard said: “Bikeability is a wonderful opportunity to give children the benefit and understanding of cycle skills while riding on the road.”

Headteacher Emma Tayler added: “We know how important it is for our children to learn the basics of handling their bikes so they can ride safely on today’s busy roads.”

PROFICIENT: Cottingham primary youngsters on their training course.

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A POWERFUL campaign to protect children, reduce incidents of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and target perpetrators has been launched by local police.

The three-month campaign will help people across Northamptonshire to recognise the signs of CSE, and urges them to ‘say something if you see something’.

CSE is a type of sexual abuse in which children are sexually exploited for money, power or status.

The campaign directly targets young people via social media and Digital Audio Exchange (DAX) so that young people using Facebook, Twitter and Spotify are exposed to the campaign’s advertising.

Some children do not see themselves as victims of CSE and the campaign aims to speak directly to those who might themselves be victims or who might see the signs in someone in their peer group.

Northamptonshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Adam Simmonds, said: “I am firmly resolved to taking strong action against CSE and have committed to a further funding of £1million that will be ring-fenced to help support victims of crime, including those affected by child sexual exploitation.

“Victims need to be listened to and believed.

Perpetrators need to be disrupted, prosecuted and brought to justice for their actions.

“Agencies need to take responsibility for protecting, safeguarding and supporting all children and young people who may be exploited.

We need to recognise that child sexual exploitation is the rape and abuse of children; and begin to tackle it as just that and no less.”

Assistant Chief Constable, Ivan Balhatchet, said: “Tackling child sexual exploitation is the main priority of Northamptonshire Children’s Safeguarding Board and more resources and investment has been made by partners across Northamptonshire.

“We have looked at learning across the country and we our challenging ourselves do more to protect victims and tackle perpetrators. The country as a whole has been too slow in dealing with this and we all need to open our eyes to this appalling abuse of children.

RAISING AWARENESS: Superindent Steve Lingley is urging people to speak out against child sexual exploitation.

“We need to change culture in society and we encourage everyone to report signs of child sexual exploitation. Our message in the campaign is ‘say something if you see something’ – there is no greater priority for Northamptonshire Police and its partners.”

Superintendent Steve Lingley, the Force’s head of crime, said: “Child sexual exploitation is a major child protection issue across the UK and is a local priority.

“CSE is often hidden from view and goes unnoticed. Vulnerable young girls and boys are groomed and then abused, leaving them traumatised and scarred for life.

“Any young person, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and sexuality, can be at risk of being sexually exploited. Put simply, CSE is child rape.

“We need members of the public to be our eyes and ears and to let us know if they spot the signs of this terrible crime so that we can hunt down their abusers and bring them to justice.”

Victims of child sexual exploitation can access specialist support through Voice, which was set up by Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds last year.

Anyone who has been a victim of or witness to a crime can contact Voice, no matter when the incident took place. Call Voice on: 0300 303 1965 or visit: www.voicenorthants.org for more information.

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Fatal accident

A MAN has died following a collision between a car and a bicycle in Wellingborough.

The man was cycling along the A510 between Wellingborough and Finedon at about 11.05pm on Friday March 13, when he was involved in a collision with a green Citroen Saxo close to Sidegate Lane.

Sadly, the man died in hospital the following day.

Witnesses to this incident should call Northamptonshire Police’s Drivewatch hotline on 0800 174615.

Sales of video games on test

A TEST purchase operation has been carried out by police in Corby shops to tackle the sale of adult video games to children.

Three-quarters of the shops tested sold 18+ games to children under 18 during the test purchases, which were carried out under the Video Recordings Acts of 1984 and 2010.

Games sold to the youngsters included Splinter Cell Blacklist, Bioshock Infinite and Alien Colonial Marines, which are all certified 18+.

Sergeant Jon Hodgson from the Corby Safer Community team said: “We completed test purchases for 18 certified video games at shops in Corby.

“It was disappointing that a number of premises sold without challenge.

“Managers from all the shops were spoken to and took the matter very seriously.

“They are all taking measures to ensure it doesn’t happen again.”

£28.5m site extension creates 50 jobs PLANT-based foods pioneer Alpro opened its newly extended production facility at Burton Latimer earlier this month – part way through a £28.5million investment in the site.

The spend will double production capacity and has already created 35 new jobs at the plant with 15 more to follow, helping to meet rapidly growing demand for the company’s almond, hazelnut, soya, oat and coconut drinks.

Performing the opening ceremony, the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Livingston, said: “Alpro is a success story. This major commitment to the Burton Latimer site sends a very clear and positive message about innovation and excellence in the UK food and drink industry and the benefits of using the support available from UKTI.” Kettering MP Philip Hollobone added: “I am delighted to see a company which has had the vision to effectively create a new product category show such commitment to strengthening the local economy through increased employment.”

Commercial director Sue Garfitt said: “Alpro sales are currently rising at over 25% a year in the UK, as more and more people buy into plant-based foods. Sales of our almond and coconut drinks have doubled in the last year and, along with our soyabased drinks and alternatives to yogurt, it is clear that demand is continuing to grow.”

The investment at Burton Latimer has included a new building, fitted with a wide variety of production equipment, including two complete new filling lines. New staff have already joined Alpro’s UK workforce of 180 and a further 15 recruitments are planned for later this year. The company has a strong social conscience and is widely recognised as a good

employer with a strong focus on sustainability and a track record of success.

Sue Garfitt continued: “Innovation and investment are of vital importance to Alpro. In recent years, we’ve witnessed strong growth, developing from a company only marketing soya-based products, into one focusing on more ingredients such as almond, hazelnut, oat and coconut and on several categories such as drinks, plant-based alternatives to yoghurt and cream and desserts.

“To be able to maintain this growth, we will have to continue to invest strongly and the commitment we have made to this site demonstrates the huge potential we see in the UK.”

FIRST PHASE OF EXTENSION: Plant director Metin Fevzi-Hunt (left) shows elements of the company’s new plant extension to Lord Livingston, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, who performed the official opening.

Wing Shoot cadets go target shooting Report by Cadet Sgt Emma Beadsworth.

AIR cadets from Corby visited RAF Wittering earlier this month for a day of target shooting at the range as part of a Wing Shoot.

Myself, Cpl Barker, Cdt Eden, Cdt Ewers and Sgt (ATC) McArthur from 422 (Corby) Squadron joined

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other cadets from around South and East Midlands Wing, which mainly consisted of cadets who had not experienced live firing on a range – apart from Cdt Ewers who had been once before.

We were first briefed on the safety instructions by the Range Conducting Officer before splitting into two groups of six. We were given many tasks to complete; to shoot below a black diamond and a semi-circle during time periods, for example 20 rounds in ten seconds and groupings, to name a few.

Cdt Thomas Ewers said: “I loved firing the L98 A2.

It has given me confidence with the rifle and I hope to use it again soon.”

The groupings decide whether you get your marksman or not and although no-one managed to achieve their badge this time, spirits still ran high as the rain held off . . . mostly!

After three attempts from each group, the rifles were taken inside to be cleaned. This was challenging for most of the cadets. However, the training back at the Squadron really helped, thanks to Sgt (ATC) Goodier from 1101 (Kettering) Squadron.

It was a brilliant day and I would definitely go again. I can now use my experience to help others back at the Squadron.

It looks like RAF Wittering will be seeing lots more of 422 this year!

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AT HOME ON THE RANGE: Sgt Emma Beadsworth, Cdt Eden & Cpl Barker at RAF Wittering.

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The strategy aims to guide the activities of all agencies involved in economic development in Corby and will sit alongside the council’s Corporate Plan and the Local Plan for North Northamptonshire as key documents guiding the future of Corby.

It will serve to keep businesses, potential investors and residents informed of what is happening in Corby and the opportunities, as well as serving as a marketing tool to attract investment.

The document focuses on creating a prosperous and diverse economy in Corby by attracting high quality investment, encouraging the start of new small businesses, assisting existing businesses to survive or expand, improving the skill levels of Corby’s workforce, raising the profile of the borough as an attractive inward investment location.

The strategy sets out goals for the next 15 years including increasing jobs by 9,600 and reducing unemployment to three per cent.

The council welcomes comments on the draft strategy from partners, businesses and the public, which will be taken into account before a final version is agreed. The consultation has a deadline for comments of April 30. View the strategy, here: www.corby.gov.uk/home/business/ economic-development/economicdevelopment-strategy or contact Corby Borough Council’s economic development officer, Ged McHugh, on: 01536 464205, email: ged. mchugh@corby.gov.uk

Did you see incident

OFFICERS investigating an alleged assault in Wellingborough have asked any potential witnesses to come forward.

The incident allegedly happened outside a children’s nursery in Knox Road sometime between 4.45pm and 5pm on Thursday March 5.

It is claimed a man in his 30s grabbed a woman’s mobile phone then grabbed her by the neck.

He is described as being Polish, of medium build, about 5ft 10in, with short blond hair. He was wearing a black jacket.

Witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppersuk.org

Burglary in Rothwell

BURGLARS climbed onto the roof of a tattoo parlour in Castle Hill, Rothwell, and smashed a glass panel to get inside overnight between Friday March 13 and Saturday 14th.

Discount vouchers and vehicle documents were stolen.

The roof the offenders climbed onto overlooks Bridge Street and it is hoped any witnesses will call Northamptonshire Police on: 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111. www.crimestoppersuk.org

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Cycling Fratellis: brothers on track for tour TWO brothers from Irchester are currently in training for an amazing ten-day ride for charity which will take them from London’s O2 arena in early May to the medieval town of Brisighella in Italy – their maternal family home.

Former pupils at Wollaston Secondary School, Tom (27) and 19-year-old Dan Brown are so bitten by the cycling bug that they are planning to cycle, unsupported, 1,500km across Europe as the ‘Cycling Fratellis’ to be in Italy in time to watch the 2015 Giro d’Italia professional bike race. The race passes close to the area where some of their mother’s relatives live.

And they are hoping their challenge of covering about 100

miles a day will raise around £3,000 for their chosen charities – Cancer Research UK and the British Heart Foundation. They said: “By chance, Stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia passes right past Brisighella and we thought what a great opportunity to go and watch the race while catching up some distant family. Rather than being sensible and flying out there, we decided to ride our bikes there while raising money for charity – so please donate here: uk.virginmoneygiving. com (key in Cycling Fratellis).”

Dan – who commutes daily to his job in Greenwich for estate agency Hamptons International – also enjoys music and plays the drums and guitar. Tom – now based in Northampton

Boys threw stones at bus

STONES were thrown at a bus in Kettering by a group of four children.

The group – all aged between 12 and 14 – threw stones and rocks at the Stagecoach bus in Jean Road at about 5.40pm on Tuesday March 17. After attacking the bus, one of the boys (CCTV image, left) made off on a scooter to the nearby allotments. He was white with brown hair and was wearing a grey hooded top. One of the other boys was also white and wore a blue hoodie.

Masked men took van

A DELIVERY driver’s van was broken into and stolen while parked.

The white Peugeot Boxer van, MVH 539, was parked in St James Road, Corby at about 2.30pm on March 18.

Two masked men with hammers smashed the van’s

windows then overpowered the driver before he managed to escape.

One of the men drove the van away while the other fled on a Enduro-style motorbike. The van was found burned out an hour later in Gretton Brook Road.

BURGLARS broke into a Higham Ferrers house while the occupants slept, then stole their car.

The property in Handcross Way was broken into sometime between 1.30am and 7am on Thursday March 19.

The thieves took a number of objects from the house, including a handbag, pieces

of jewellery, keys, a mobile phone and an iPod. They then took a black Renault Clio, registration SV03 XBM, which was parked outside.

REPORT IT: Witnesses or anyone with information, can call Northants Police on: 101. Or, call Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111 or at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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– works for specialist imaging and IT company, Genus. Aside from cycling, he also helps with an international kart team Fusion Motorsport, based in Kimbolton helping youngsters aged eight to 12.

Tom told Extra Local: “With work commitments, training during the week is challenging, but essential. Dan and I train separately and at the weekends ride together for between four and five hours.

“We both live ‘modern’ high-paced lives so it is nice to get out from it all and use the time to train. Neither of us have much experience of outdoor adventures so we are really looking forward to the adventure.”

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THE first stage of improvements to Aldwincle Village Hall was recently completed with an Awards for All Big Lottery Grant of £10,000.

A new heating system, up-graded electrics including new lights and a new front entrance door and gate were installed.

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Principal returns to his youth as apprentice electrician TRESHAM College principal Stuart Wesselby, went ‘back to the floor’ and shadowed an apprentice to highlight National Apprenticeship Week earlier this month.

To emphasise the benefits of studying an apprenticeship, Stuart met with apprentice Emma Shelvey and her employer JKS Electrical to talk about her experience and how it provides a way of learning that is ideal for her career.

Stuart started his working life as an electrician’s apprentice after finishing school and before going to university and pursuing a career in education.

Emma (20) is now three years into her Level 3 Apprenticeship with Tresham’s Evolve Business Training, after finishing school and deciding she wanted to pursue her first ambition to become an electrician – following in her father’s footsteps.

John Shelvey, owner of JKS Electrical, has been training apprentices for nearly 20 years and believes that taking on an apprentice is a

commitment which is a great return on investment, with the majority of his apprentices staying in employment with him for some time after completing their qualifications.

Emma said: “I’m close to becoming qualified and I get to work with everyone so I can get the experience I need, which is better than having to study in the classroom as I get to put what I learn into practise straight away.

“I am already being given my own jobs to complete PAT testing and do additional electrical maintenance with a number of businesses we work with on their request.

“I’d definitely recommend becoming an apprentice and am glad I became one.”

John Shelvey added: “Tresham has been really helpful to recruit and appoint a number of apprentices with me by offering all the help I needed and offering an insight into their personalities, which is important so they can fit in to the team.

“As Emma is my daughter, I wasn’t sure wheth-

er this would be the right route for her, working with me, but ever since she started I’ve been convinced it is right and she is able to help with specific jobs that others have more trouble with.”

Stuart Wesselby said: “It was great to meet John and Emma and take the step back to the floor where I began my working life as an electrician.

“Apprenticeships are often a forgotten option after people finish their GCSEs, but we are seeing more and more young people coming to us to earn while they learn.

“Apprenticeships at Tresham are growing each year – last year we saw nearly 1,500 people begin an apprenticeship in a variety of sectors, which is excellent news for us and the local economy as we train the workforce of the future.”

For more information about apprenticeships at Tresham as both an apprentice or an employer of an apprentice, visit: www.evolve-tresham. co.uk/apprenticeships or call the Evolve Business Training team: 01536 419570.

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CLIMBING THE FIRST RUNG OF THE LADDER: Principle Stuart Wesselby and apprentice Emma Shelvey

Minister checks school progress

DEVELOPMENT ON COURSE: Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Brandon Lewis (left) with Kettering Borough Council Leader Russell Roberts on site at the new school, Hayfield Cross.

THE progress of a new primary school being built in east Kettering was studied during a visit from a government minister earlier this month.

Brandon Lewis, Minister of State for Housing and Planning at the Department for Communities and Local Government, visited Kettering to view the progress being made on the East Kettering Sustainable Urban Extension.

He visited the site of the new primary school, Hayfield Cross, which is on schedule to open in September and will be the first major project on the development to be completed.

During the minister’s visit, he met with leaders and chief executives of local councils in the north of the county. They discussed progress on growth and ambitions for north Northamptonshire, to help inform government policy and support for communities on the impact of housing growth.

The minister heard from leaders and developers on their commitment to ensuring urban extensions complement existing local communities. They also outlined their aim for the best standard of housing in the new developments.

Mark Best, developer, said: “It is really exciting to see the first phase of development commence at East Kettering. The school currently under construction is a great example of the infrastructure-led development that is being delivered in Kettering and the wider north Northamptonshire growth region. Working very closely with our public and private sector partners in order to understand local need has, and will continue to be, key to delivering development schemes that both complement and enhance the local area, now and for generations to come.”

Cllr Russell Roberts, leader of Kettering Borough Council, said: “We are very grateful for the continued support from the Minister of Housing and Planning, Brandon Lewis, in helping us deliver managed growth locally.

“We have witnessed the excellent progress that is being made on the construction of the new primary school at east Kettering, which is an example of how this support is helping. This new primary school is very important as it demonstrates the commitment that is being made locally in ensuring that the right facilities are in place to support future managed growth.”

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New date for Snowdon climb ILLNESS forced fundraiser Craig Austin to stay at home in Higham Ferrers rather than head for the Welsh hills earlier this month.

Craig (28) – a volunteer at Wellingborough Museum – contracted a virus he was unable to shake off in time for his Mount Snowdon climb challenge, planned for March 14.

His father Pete Austin told Extra Local: “It would be futile to try to complete this challenge while not being 100 per cent fit. Needless to say he was disappointed he was unable to achieve his ambition on the original date, but the climb is still going ahead – it will be in April.”

Pete added: “Under no circumstances will this event be

cancelled as he already has a number of sponsors and this is a challenge he is not going to miss – he is already thinking of doing a harder route up the mountain another year!”

For more than 15 years, the Austin family has been holding events such as quizzes and table-top sales to gather funds for the hospital trauma unit that nursed dad Pete after a serious injury at work in Wellingborough. Pete (63), of Lancaster Street, suffered life-changing injuries including a shattered pelvis and multiple colon ruptures in the accident in 1998 and was transferred from Kettering General Hospital to the trauma wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital, now the

Oxford Trauma Unit.

He was there for three months and, as a thank-you for his life-saving treatment, the Austins continue to raise funds for the unit.

Pete – a member of the Northamptonshire Film Archive Trust – said: “To date, we have raised in excess of £15,000 for the hospital.

Craig – who lives with dad Pete, mum Jane and older brother Scott – has completed several sponsored walks and most days will be out walking or running. But he said: “I felt I needed a new challenge.

One of my friends has already climbed Mount Snowdon so I thought I would give it a go.

Other fundraising events have included an art exhibi-

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DOWN, BUT NOT OUT! Craig Austin’s aim to ascend Snowdon’s 1,085metres earlier this month was postponed due to illness – but is now back on course to raise further funds for the hospital which saved his father’s life. tion, table-top sales, a regular quiz night in Rushden and sponsored walks.

There is still time to sponsor Craig on his Snowdon quest, email: pete.charity@ outlook.com

Funding for ‘garden communities’ IN last week’s Budget, the Government announced Garden Communities funding to support the delivery of growth projects in north Northamptonshire.

The funding, which amounts to £750,000, will be used to help deliver responsible, managed and infrastructure-led growth across the North of Northamptonshire. This growth includes housing, education, leisure, transport, retail and business growth.

The announcement followed a bid recently submitted to the Government by Kettering Borough Council on behalf of a partnership of local councils compris-

ing the borough and district councils of Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough, as well as Northamptonshire County Council.

The money provided by the Government will be used to help fund joint delivery arrangements, overseen by a joint committee of councillors across north Northamptonshire, which will co-ordinate the delivery of the sustainable urban extensions and related infrastructure.

The joint delivery unit is modelled on the highly successful North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit which has been in place for ten years.

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Councillor Russell Roberts, said: “It is important to remember that, while we did not invent the growth agenda, it is something that we have agreed to manage. We are working hard with our partners to ensure the quality of developments and the provision of infrastructure and to secure the best possible result for the local area.

The Growth Communities funding that has been announced today will help us collectively work together to deliver growth in a responsible and managed way.”

The funding announced last week will be paid in two tranches: £300,000 for March 2015-July 2015, and £450,000 from August 2015-March 2016.

HELP families across the region to have a happy Easter – that’s the message from Corby Borough Council, which is declaring an Easter Egg Amnesty again this year.

The idea is that people donate chocolate eggs to the Corby Foodbank charity for distributuon around the borough.

And in return, they receive a free gym induction (normally £12.50) when signing up for membership. Take an Easter egg to the Corby East Midlands International Pool or Lodge Park Sports Centre when you sign up for your membership and this will entitle you to the free induction.

The Corby Health and Fitness Team is running the Easter Egg Amnesty and all eggs donated will go to the Corby Foodbank.

The Fortunes raise a fortune

THE Fortunes, Bernie Keith and Johnny Red rocked the Rusden Bowls Club last month, raising a magnificent £4,600! Tthe evening was organised by local charity, the Swivel Club, which raises funds for the local community.

Swivel Club chairman, Colin Wright, said: “We are thrilled with how well the event went and all the artists were superb. It was an encouraging start to our fundraising year. Our next event on March 28 is a comedy night which will get everyone chuckling.” Tickets: www.swivelclub.com

Criminal damage to vehicles

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following reports of criminal damage to vehicles parked in Collingwood Avenue and Yew Close, Corby.

In Collingwood Avenue, the paintwork on three vehicles were scratched by a sharp implement overnight on Thursday March 12 and the next morning and on Friday March 13 and and Saturday 14th.

In a separate incident, another vehicle was damaged overnight on Sunday March 15 and the next day, in Yew Close, when the offender/s pushed a silver Corsa onto its side, causing significant damage.

Witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Inventor who was a force to be reckoned with!

HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also a history lover. Here, he explores the life of metallurgist and inventor Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, a young Welshman whose endeavours greatly affected the steel town of Corby.

Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@ extranewspapers.co.uk

IT is little known that Corby owes its prosperity to Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, who worked as a solicitor’s clerk for the Thames Police Court.

But for him, the hundreds of thousands of tons of iron ‘low grade ore’ would have remained under Corby instead of being turned into steel.

In his spare time, Thomas attended science classes and, later, his ingenuity brought about the removal of phosphorous by means of the Bessemer Converter.

With his chemist cousin Percy Gilchrist, Thomas experimented in the technique while still in employment as a clerk. By discovering the effect of allowing the phosphorus to re-enter the metal, thus producing ‘basic slag’, he had revolutionised the industry.

Although he became wealthy and famous, he spent the last five years of his life travelling the world looking for good health, but died in vain in Paris before he was 35.

He left instructions that his fortune should be spent on the

upkeep of his mother and sister keeping them in comfort for the rest of their lives, but anything left should be used in bringing comfort to the lives of working folk.

That era is now pretty much gone, making way for the ‘modern’ town of Corby; recently proclaimed the fastest growing town in England.

The town centre is about to undergo further expansion and change as it has just been sold

by Helical Bar to Europa for £140million.

Let’s hope they give us some ‘pop-up shops’ for our arts people in the town, giving them the chance to sell their work.

The shape of Sidney Gilchrist Thomas’s Bessemer Convertor put me in mind of R2-D2, from the epic film series Star Wars, who just happens to be coming to one of two of our brand new cinemas in Corby in the not too distant future.

The title of the new Star Wars movie has been revealed as The Force Awakens. The seventh instalment of the sci-fi saga is set about 30 years after the events of Star Wars: Episode VI

INVENTIVE: Right, the Bessemer Convertor was adapted by Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, above, whose process brought prosperity to Corby Return of the Jedi.

The film sees a new cast including Daisy Ridley and John Boyega joining original cast members Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

The announcement was made on the movie’s final day

of production at Pinewood Studios, just outside London.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been directed by J J Abrams, who successfully reinvigorated the Star Trek movie franchise in 2009, and is due to be released on December 18.

Work progresses on Corby’s new cinema

STARSTRUCK: R2-D2 pictured with C-3PO, robots in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas.

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Work on the brand new six-screen cinema, operated by Savoy Cinemas and constructed by Mulberry Developments, began on the former Tresham College site, off George Street, last spring and the building is due to be open in June.

The cinema will seat more than 900 people across six wall-to-wall screens in spacious, stadium seated auditoria. It will be fully digital, with the latest audio-visual technology including the new immersive sound and 3D capabilities that will showcase the very latest blockbusters.

The George Street entrance leads to the cinema reception area where ticket sales and refreshments will be. To the left of the building and accessed from James Ashworth VC Square, there are three large restaurant areas that will be occupied by Nandos, Prezzo and RBW (Ribs, Burgers and Wings – an extension of the South African chain, Spur). The car park at the rear of the cinema and Corby East Midlands Pool is accessed from George Street and will hold around 270 vehicles.

The development has come a long way since the demolition of the Willows Art Centre. See the progress here: www.corby.gov.uk/cinema-progress Charles Amies, head of area for the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) said: “We are pleased to be working with Corby Borough Council on this joint initiative. It’s great to see the latest progress on the development of the cinema and restaurant complex, which will bring both new leisure facilities and jobs to the town.”

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Keep your pets tickity-boo during tick season Spring is in full force and as we enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather, so too does the UK’s tick population, with numbers of the bloodsucking parasites set to peak between late spring and autumn.

Ticks latch themselves onto a person or animal and grow in size over several days as they feed, before dropping off. Ticks can carry and transmit Lyme disease, or borreliosis, a debilitating bacterial illness which can affect both people and their pets.

Only a small proportion of ticks carry this disease but confirmed cases are increasing so it’s important to be vigilant when your pets are out and about.

PDSA Vet, Vicki Larkham, has put together a guide on preventing tick bites and tips on what to do if you suspect that you or your pet has been bitten.

Prevention • Speak to your vet about prevention as some flea treatments also kill ticks. These treatments will kill the parasites before they have a chance to feed on your pet and transmit any nasty diseases like Lyme disease.

• Ticks are more often found in wooded and moorland areas, especially in long grass. If Lyme disease is known to be a problem where you live, avoid letting your dog wander in deep undergrowth or grass and stick to paths wherever possible. Always wear long trousers tucked into your socks and long sleeves to help protect yourself when walking in these areas too.

• Always check your pets after they have been outside. They can’t fly or jump, but they attach themselves to the skin of people or animals as they brush against them. Tick bites don’t hurt so they aren’t always noticed. The most common areas for ticks on pets are the head, ears, legs and underside.

Recheck yourself and your pet regularly as ticks

Cat Allergy Advice

People can acquire a new kitten and not experience any allergy symptoms until much later. It can take anywhere from a few months to a number of years for a person to build up the antibodies which cause allergies, as kitten’s skin is more supple than an older cat and produces less oils (sebum). As the kitten ages it will produce more sebum and therefore more allergens.

How can I reduce cat allergens?

Interestingly a spayed or neutered cat produces less allergens and male cats produce more allergens than female cats, with sebum produced by a cat being highest in entire males and lowest in neutered males.

Consult your vet about products that you can bathe your cat in to help reduce the allergens.

Ensure your cat does not have fleas by using a preventative treatment all year round that not only kills adult fleas, but stops the flea life cycle, as this causes the cat to scratch and to throw more dander into the air.

Designate your bedroom as a cat-free zone.

Begin your programme of allergen reduction by washing bedding, drapes and pillows. Better yet, replace them. Use plastic covers that are designed to prevent allergens from penetrating your mattress and pillows. Allergen proof covers are available from most chemists, but don’t expect results overnight.

Cat allergens are one-sixth the size of pollens, and it may take months to reduce them significantly.

Restrict your cat’s access to designated areas inside your home.

If your cat is an indoor cat then allow your cat some time outside where dander will waft away in the wind. Brush your cat in the fresh¬ air enclosure to prevent loose, allergen-carrying hair from dispersing through your home.

Ventilate your house. Opening windows and using fans can help increase air exchange and decrease airborne allergens.

Vacuum carpets regularly as this will reduce the allergens. Cat dander settles onto carpets and soft furnishings, which act as a reservoir for the allergen, releasing it back into the air when touched.

Wool attracts allergens, so try to avoid wearing it.

are so small when they first latch on they are easy to overlook.

• Hedgehogs and foxes are common tick carriers so pets in urban areas with high fox populations are also at risk.

Symptoms • A small percentage of pets that have been bitten by a tick will develop Lyme disease. It can cause a rash, a raised temperature, lack of energy, lameness – due to joint inflammation – and swollen lymph nodes. These symptoms may not appear at the same time as the tick is noticed so they may not be linked to Lyme disease initially.

• When they first attach, a tick may be the size of a small pinhead but, as they suck blood, they can grow to the size of a match head and may look like a bluish-grey, pink or purple lump.

Treatment • If you do spot a tick, on yourself or your pet, don’t worry, but have it removed properly as soon as possible. Don’t just pull it off as this can leave the mouth part attached which can lead to infection.

It is best to ask your vet to remove any ticks from your pet as they will have special tools for doing it safely.

• Special tick removers are available to buy, but need to be used carefully, so speak to your vet or vet nurse for guidance before attempting to remove ticks with these. · The sooner you remove the tick, the better – the risk of spreading disease increases the longer the tick is attached. Remember that Lyme disease is spread by infected ticks not from pet to person.

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Reduce your other allergies - few individuals are allergic only to cats.

Keep the litter tray in a well-ventilated area and keep it clean! Cat allergen is found in urine and is left in the litter box when your cat makes a deposit. To help prevent allergic reactions to the litter box, use a brand of litter that is less dusty and have someone in the household who is not allergenic clean the box.

I’m having terrible cat allergy symptoms.

Should I re¬-home my cat?

Before taking the drastic measure of re¬-homing your cat, first make sure that it is a cat allergy that you are suffering from. Your doctor can perform an allergy test to determine which allergens affect you.

Also remember that allergens from a cat can remain in your home for a long period of time after the cat has been removed and you may still suffer from symptoms.

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Prize draw winner chosen Youth music project gets £1k funding A MAN from Stanwick has won an iPad Mini by signing up to receive his Council Tax bill online rather than in the post.

Lee Kilner won the prize donated by AMC Computer Supplies after registering for eBilling with East Northamptonshire Council and being entered into the free prize draw.

The council is promoting eBilling as the quick, safe and secure way to access your Council Tax and Business Rates bills online.

Claiming the 16GB iPad Mini prize, Mr Kilner said: “I’m so pleased to have won and it couldn’t have been easier to sign up for eBilling.

It takes just a few clicks to go paperless and to always be able to access my billing information, which I can now do on my iPad Mini.”

Council Tax and Business Rates customers can sign up for eBilling, here: www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/ alien PRIZE DRAW SUCCESS: Lee Kilner won the iPad Mini when he signed up for eBilling.

A YOUTH group will be able to buy musical equipment, thanks to funding sought by a county councillor.

Cllr Mick Scrimshaw has secured £1,000 from Northamptonshire County Council to support Youthworks – a local community interest company which develops and delivers innovative programmes to children and young people of Corby and Kettering – to fund the new equipment.

Cllr Scrimshaw said: “Youthworks is a great organisation which does some excellent work with young people.

“I am delighted to be able to provide funding to this project. I hope it helps to expand the reach of Youthworks and enables its staff to engage with more young people locally – in order to get them interested in music and the creative arts.

“Youthworks’ music project provides an opportunity for youngsters to develop new skills and positive attitudes to life in their communities – I am really pleased to be able to support this.”

Cindy Wrighting, of Youthworks, said: “We would like to say a big THE creation of a new law that will give thank you to Cllr Mick Scrimshaw for Northamptonshire farmers and landowners greater supporting our latest music project. powers to deal with horses left illegally on their land has “Cllr Scrimshaw’s money has enabled been welcomed by landowners’ organisation, the CLA. The safe passage of the Control of Horses Bill through Parliament last week means it is set to become law before the General Election in May. The CLA, which represents thousands of landowners, FROM the Pole Fair held every 20 farmers and rural businesses across the eastern region, said years, to the author of Morse, to it will help to deter, and swiftly resolve, cases of horses left an uprising in 1609 – a new book illegally on private land – a practice known as fly-grazing. just published guides visitors and It will also mean the rights of landowners in England, as residents around the fascinating well as the welfare of these animals, will now be adequately history of Corby. protected.

The author of ‘Corby Staycation – The Fly-grazed horses threaten the livelihood of farmers, Guide’ is Tom Bingham – who writes damage land, divert Local Authority resources, and risk the local history articles for this newspaper safety of motorists when they escape on to roads. Landowners (see page 8 this week). currently have to wait 14 days before they can act, but the bill Tom told Extra Local: “I suppose it cuts this to just four. all started three years ago, when I wrote CLA East regional director, Ben Underwood, said: “The a letter to a local paper complaining CLA has campaigned for a long time on this issue and, after that Corby did not have a Tourist working closely with several other rural organisations and Information Office and that our history animal welfare charities, we’re delighted the Control of had been scattered to the four winds.

Horses Bill will become law.

“Everyone seemed to claim Corby’s “The result of these efforts is that farmers and landowners history as theirs, so I suggested in Northamptonshire will at last be able to deal with fly- someone should bring out a book grazed horses in a timely, humane and cost-effective manner bringing it all together, but alas, no-one without damage to land or at risk of liability for horses left did. illegally on their land.

“It was when I saw the opportunity “In its original form, the bill would have put private of a council arts grant that I thought landowners at a disadvantage by not allowing them the same I might have a go at it, and lo and controls as local authorities, so we are pleased the government behold, ‘I did it’ – as my five-year-old has now responded to our concerns by extending powers in granddaughter exclaims on a regular the bill to them also.” basis!

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IN THE GROOVE: Cllr Mick Scrimshaw with Cindy Wrighting and some of the Youthworks community members. us to purchase recording equipment to record young musicians from the area, who otherwise would not have access to such opportunities.

“It also helped fund a project we ran over the half-term holiday, which focused on encouraging young people from Eastern Europe into the centre to make a CD of a range of music. The project was supported by volunteers from the local community.

“We have already seen an increased

interest from young people in developing their music skills as a result of having the new equipment.

Most of the young people who have got involved so far are involved or at risk of involvement in anti-social behaviour, so it is proving to be successful in providing more positive activities!”

If you are a young person interested in getting involved in Youthworks, visit: http://www.youthworkscic.org.uk for details of local projects.

Writer Tom’s book shines spotlight on Corby

Raiders in biker gear rob Co-op

TWO men wearing motorbike helmets stole a till and cigarettes from a shop in Wellingborough.

The men, one of whom was armed with a crowbar, entered the Co-op in Northern Way at about 10.40pm on Tuesday March 10, just as staff were preparing to close.

They told the shop workers to lie on the floor while one of the men took the till and the other took cigarettes from behind a shutter. They then put the cigarettes in a bag they had taken with

them and fled.

Both men were white and were wearing distinctive motorbike clothing. The one carrying the crowbar wore a blue and white helmet, motorbike gloves and a dark blue jumper. The second man wore a red and black helmet and a dark padded motorbike jacket.

Witnesses, or anyone who recognises the two men can call Northants Police on: 101.

Or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“The book is dedicated to Tullulah and Hunter, my grandchildren, who I hope might find it useful when they grow older.”

The book is available at the library in the Cube in Corby (£7.99) and also via eBay and as an ebook.

One chapter is about the Newton Rebellion near Corby some 500 years ago. Tom said: “The way ordinary people stood up against Thomas Tresham and were slaughtered – I can feel their anger! The land remains enclosed to this day and I would like very much if they were made to give it back.”

The book has been designed by Corby-based Craig Barber, who has just started up his own design business in the town. Tom said: “He did a great job of the layout – his design makes the book look very modern and I am grateful to him for that.”

He added: “Any profit made from the sale will be donated to a local charity – this is a not-for-profit publication, written to promote our town, so I am hoping the local people will support

CORBY STAYCATION: The book cover was designed by Craig Barber. Above right, the author, Tom Bingham.

WELL-LOVED FACES AND HISTORIC PLACES: Above left, Tom’s grandchild Hunter Bingham, to whom the book is dedicated. Among the pages are articles about Colin Dexter – author of the Morse books – who was a schoolteacher in Corby and loved the town. He is pictured above with actor John Thaw, who popularised the Morse character on television. Above right, the stone commemorating the Newton Rebellion of 1609. and enjoy learning about their own history which, even if I say so myself, is very comprehensive and exciting down through the centuries.

“Corby sits in the centre of history on this island, it’s known as the Shire of Spires and the fastest growing town in the UK. Truly a modern town built on ancient foundations, drenched in history and proud of its culture and heritage.

“I would like to thank the borough council for their support and, of course, the staff at this newspaper and at the Cube library in Corby.

“I have deliberately left the book undated, so it can be reprinted for the next few years.”

And will he write another book? Tom said: “If, by any chance, I were to get my money back from sales, I would invest

it in a new book, ‘Corby Writers and Artists’, listing and showcasing local artists.”

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We were really excited about a Sky News report this week that a remake of iconic crime movie Scarface - to be set in modern-day Los Angeles - has been agreed.

Scarface itself is a remake of a 1932 movie set in Chicago, which was updated by Brian De Palma in 1983 film, telling the rags-to-riches story of Cuban immigrant Tony Montana's rapid rise within Miami's underworld.

Al Pacino's portrayal of the Tony Montana ensured Scarface became a cult favourite! His line, "Say hello to my little friend", has become one of the most memorable in movie history.

The cast of Game of Thrones descended on the Tower of London last week for a screening of the first episode of the much-anticipated fifth series. The fantasy show has become one of the most popular on television but its success seems to have surprised its stars.

Alfie Allen, who plays Theon Greyjoy, told Sky News: "I didn't really foresee it, when we started filming, that it would be a worldwide success."

Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark, said: "It has been the best drama lesson ever. It has made me as a person."

Kit Harington, who is Jon Snow in the show, paid tribute to the writers. "It's complex and controversial and doesn't take the audience for idiots." The plot for the new series has been kept firmly under wraps. And with creator George R R Martin still writing the books the series is based on, the fans and cast alike are all in the dark about the future.

However, with more stories to tell about Westeros and its warring residents, the show, unlike many of its characters, is likely to live on for at least a few more years.

Game Of Thrones series five begins on Sky Atlantic on 13 April at 9pm.

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone.

Spring onto the Wondertours The 2015 programme of trips courtesy of the not-for-profit Wondertours Community Transport is fast approaching with excursions starting at Easter.

Due to the popularity of the day trips, two coaches will be laid on again this year.

Voluntary organiser David Fursdon said: “We begin on Easter Saturday, April 4, to Gloucester. Then, on Saturday May 16 we are off to Newbury and Reading, on Saturday June 20 to Clacton on Sea, on Saturday July 18 to Harrogate, on Saturday August 15 to Winchester and on Saturday September 19 we are off to Buxton and Bakewell. We end on Saturday November 28, visiting Manchester Christmas Markets.

“Two Wonder-weekends are also being run. A spring break in Eastbourne is from April 17-20, with an optional tour of Rye, Bexhill and Battle on the Saturday.

Coming home we round off our weekend with a mystery lunch stop in a town or city. Details of the autumn

Wonder-weekend from October 30 to November 2 will be announced while we are away in Eastbourne.

“All day trips and weekends depart from Gretton Village Hall, Weldon Londis Store, Weldon Furniture Shop, Corby Jamb, Corby The Saxon Crown and Kettering Telford Lodge. This is our 43rd year proudly maintaining a traditional, reliable, friendly service.

“Information folders and maps are provided to ensure everyone has some memorable and enjoyable times out with Wondertours. Over the years, many friendships have been made as we have travelled all around the country. Thanks for the help and support of Gretton residents Carole and Mick Browett, who have kindly offered to steward again this year.

“Copies of the booking form are available by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: WTCT, 9 Southfield Road, Gretton, Northants NN17 3BX. I hope you can join us as we continue to ‘carry on coaching’ – regular and new passengers are welcome on board!”

A SHOW-stopping performance is promised at Aspers Casino in Northampton when its Big Show Extravaganza series returns. On Saturday March 28, the four-part tribute act New Jersey Jukebox will showcase the timeless and iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at the award-winning casino, including Beggin, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Walk Like a Man. Guests can enjoy the live performance and a three-course meal from Clary’s Restaurant, Northampton’s late night restaurant, from just £35, or upgrade to a VIP package at a prime location table with a glass of bubbly on arrival and free bet for £55. David Stratford, general manager at Aspers Casino, said: “We can’t wait to host The New Jersey Jukebox for what promises to be a night not to be missed and a fantastic Mothers’ Day treat for many. “Following the success of last year’s productions and feedback from our customers, we have invested in our facilities to increase room capacity and improve the stage and lighting production to make the Big Show Extravaganza bigger and better than ever.”

Marc Ryzer, musical director of The New Jersey Jukebox, added: “The New Jersey Jukebox is an authentic, feel good performance, with original choreography and harmonies throughout the show. All our performers are professional singers with beautiful harmonies to bring the West End experience to life and have already played a whole host of sellout shows across the UK this year.” To book your place at the Big Show Extravaganza, call: 01604 623 580, visit Guest Relations at Aspers Casino or visit: www.aspersnorthampton. co.uk The event is open to over 18s only with limited availability for VIP packages.

Sensory play for babes and tots. The summer may be over but the fun continues in the county! Award-winning children’s activity leaders Donna Smith and Amy George are reminding local families about weekly get-togethers with the Hartbeeps group, for young children.

The groups are for babies and toddlers and involve making music, enjoying multisensory play and having fun! Suitable for youngsters from birth to five years old, Amy and Donna run classes around the area and another Hartbeeps group is being launched in Raunds at the end of October on Tuesdays – call Amy for more details on 07775 877093 or email amy@hartbeeps.com There are also sessions on Mondays in Kettering at Kids Play (10.30am), Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall in Rushden – 9.30am for walkers and 10.30am for sitting to toddling age groups.

On Fridays the group meets at Telford Lodge I Kettering, 10am. Donna@hartbeeps.com or call: 07584 033108.

ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274 WEA course: 1066 - More than just a battle A nine week course with tutor Elaine Rawlinson. More information from 01536 711837 Tuesday 2-3.30pm Fee £52 for 9 meetings. Or free if in receipt of a means tested benefit or low household income (less than £15276pa) The Lounge, Madams Gardens, Rushton RD, Rothwell, Northamptonshire NN14 6EX Today, Tue 3 Mar, Tue 10 Mar Contact telephone: 01604 813445 CLASSES Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL EVENTS Every Wednesday Family fun at park As spring approaches, local people are reminded of the range of evening activities on offer at Corby’s West Glebe Park. Spaces for the popular SHAPE Dance and Happenin’ sessions at West Glebe Pavilion have become available – but they are limited and will fill quickly, so don’t delay. SHAPE Dance is for four to 16-year-olds and runs on Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm. As well as being taught dance moves at the fun and

friendly sessions, youngsters also have the chance to perform twice a year with all the Corby SHAPE Dance groups in the summer and Christmas shows in the Core at Corby Cube theatre. Happenin’ is a fun social group for eight to 13-year-olds and sessions take place every Friday, 5pm-6.30pm. Youngsters can make friends while enjoying arts and crafts, sports and other activities.

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

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

Saturday 28 March The Magic of Mozart Wellingborough Orpheus Choir presents Mozart’s Requiem and choruses from his Solemn Vespers, with the Orpheus Players, conducted by Andrew Moodie. We are very lucky to have as our soprano soloist Michelle Todd, a Canadianbased singer with an international reputation, whose next performance will be at the Royal Albert Hall on 25th April ! She will be singing Mozart’s Exsultate Jubilate for us, and will be joined by three other young soloists, Claire Williams (mezzo soprano), Robert Tilson (tenor) and Wesley Biggs (bass), for the Requiem. The concert starts at 7.30 pm.

Tickets priced £12 (students £5 and children under 12 free) will be available on the door or can be booked in advance by calling 01933 665191 St Barnabas Church, Wellingborough NN8 3HB Tel: 01933 665191 Saturday 28 March Swivel Club Comedy Night! Comedy is on the bill at the Swivel Club once again after last year’s successful fundraising event. Compering the evening, at Rushden Town bowling Club, will be Manchester based Mike Wilkinson.

Nick Page got into comedy for a bet, he’s still not sure if he’s won. Tipped to become a huge name in the not too distant future, Danny Ward is definitely one to watch. Nick’s Doody’s career as a stand-up comedian got off to a pretty good start: while still a student, Nick supported Bill Hicks on his final tour of the UK, at Bill’s request.

Come and support a local charity whilst having a laugh.

The show takes place on Saturday 28th March 2015 at Rushden Bowls Club in Rushden, Northamptonshire, doors open at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now – costing just £10 - available from www. swivelclub.com, or call the ticket hotline on 07738 080 470, they are also available from the bowls club which you can call on 01933 312 680. Rushden Bowling Club, 144 Northampton Rd, Rushden NN10 6AN Saturday 28 March St. BARNABAS CHURCH WELLINGBOROUGH SPRING FAYRE and RAFFLE Loads

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From ‘Bunny Desk Buddies’, to a ‘Springtime Sun-catcher’, there is a craft activity for everyone. The sessions will last approximately an hour and take place twice a day at 11am and 2pm. Booking is essential as the activities often sell out. (Prices: Children – £3; Kettering Leisure Pass Holders – £2; Young Friends of Kettering Museum and Art Gallery – free.) To book, call the museum on: 01536 534 219 or email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk

Rushden Transport Museum Easter events.

Easter Bunny Weekend Sun 5th/ Mon 6th April 2015 Trains running 11.00 to 16.00 Fares: Adults & Children - £4.00 Each child accompanied by an Adult will receive an Easter Egg included in their ticket price Refreshments from the Gressley Buffet car. Easter egg hunt. Model railway open. Children’s Arts & Crafts. Real Ale bar Rushden Cavalcade of Historical Transport and Country Fair SAT/SUN/MON 2nd/3rd/4th MAY 2015. Admission:- Adults £8; Children (5-16) & Senior Citizens £5; Family ticket £22 (2 adults + 2 children). Opening times:- 10am to 5pm every day The Big Rally That Starts The Season” on the A6, Bedford Road, South of Rushden, NN10 0SN See www.cavalcade.org. uk/ Superheroes Weekend SAT/SUN 16th/17th MAY 2015 Times: First train 11.00am. Fares Apply. Dress up as your favourite hero or villain!

Rushden Station. Station Approach, Rushden NN100AW www.rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Tuesday March 31 to Saturday April 11, 10am–4pm. Join the bunny on his Easter Egg Hunt LOOKING for some family fun this Easter? Hop over to Kettering to join the Easter bunny at the annual egg-cellent egg and word hunt! To join in, pick up a map and word search from the Manor House Museum for 50p. Follow the map to find the Easter eggs

that have been hidden in 15 shops in the town centre. On each egg you will find a word that is hidden in the word search on your map.

When you finish the Easter Egg Hunt, don’t forget to return your map and collect a treat from the sweet shop, ‘The Shop’ on Gold Street. One lucky participant will win a few Easter surprises plus a giant chocolate egg, thanks to the Easter bunny’s friends at Thornton’s.

Country parks offer egg-cellent events! A range of family-friendly events will take place at country parks across Northamptonshire this Easter. Children can take part in Easter egg hunts, search for springtime wildlife or cheer on their competitor in a duck race at one of the following events on offer over the coming weeks.

Barnwell Country Park Monday March 30 to Monday April 13 – Easter trail – £1.50 per trail sheet from the Kingfisher cafe.

Sunday April 5 and Monday 6th – giant egg hunt – collect a free treasure map from the Kingfisher Cafe to help you find one of the coloured pebbles around the park and exchange it for a prize.

Brixworth Country Park Monday March 30 to Monday April 13 – Springtime Wildlife – learn about spring wildlife by following a trail map, £1.50 each.

Wednesdays April 1 and 8th, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm – Underwater World – join the park ranger for one of the pond-dipping sessions to discover what lurks beneath the surface, £2 per family. Booking recommended Fridays April 3 and 10th, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm – Bugs About – Mini Beast Safari, search for monstrous minibeasts around the park. £2 per child. Booking recommended.

Saturday April 11 – Naturally Playful – make a nest, build a den or try snail racing, £1 per child.

Fermyn Woods Country Park Saturday March 28 to Sunday April 12 – Easter egg quiz – test your wildlife knowledge as you hunt for wooden Easter eggs hidden around the park, £2 per quiz sheet from the Skylark cafe.

Monday April 6 – Easter Monday fun day – Easter egg quiz plus Chicken Chuckin’ with rubber chickens.

Irchester Country Park Saturday March 28 to Monday April 13 – Easter trail – £2 per self-led trail sheet.

Friday April 3 – Easter fun day – Guess the golden egg, Chicken Chuckin’ and arts and crafts, all taking place on the Royal Meadow.

Sywell Country Park Sunday April 5 – Duck Race – sponsor a duck for £1 and the fastest duck to the bottom of the Byewash channel wins a prize.

For more information about these events and other forthcoming activities, visit: www.northamptonshire. gov.uk/parks Thursday 2 April The Manor House Museum will also be holding a Mad

Proms event will raise funds for hospice FOR the first time in its fundraising history, Northamptonshire’s Cynthia Spencer Hospice is hosting an evening of classical music at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate theatre.

Featuring international opera and concert soprano Alison Roddy, the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra and well-known guest conductor Michael Lloyd, the charity Proms night will take place on Sunday May 10 at 7.30pm and will include an array of popular opera and proms favourites with items from French and Italian opera as well as Viennese operetta. Described as being the Last Night of the Proms and a beginner’s guide to opera all rolled into one, the event is expected to have wide-ranging appeal. Community fundraiser for the hospice, Sue Bownass, said: “Our Proms night promises to be absolutely wonderful, not only will it appeal to the more seasoned opera enthusiasts, but we believe it will also appeal to a wider audience keen to have their first taste of a classical music extravaganza. The programme will include a number of old favourites including Elgar’s much loved Pomp and Circumstance No1 – Land of Hope and Glory and, of course, Rule Britannia, so there really will be something for everyone.” She added: “The event has the potential to raise in excess of £30,000, which is vital for patient care at the hospice, so we are so very grateful to Alison, the Birmingham Philharmonic and Michael Lloyd for all giving up their time to stage such a marvellous event. It should be spectacular.” Born in Dublin, but now living in Northampton, Alison Roddy has established an international reputation, singing more than a dozen leading roles as a principal soprano at the English National Opera. She has also sung at other leading opera houses across the globe, from Vienna to Ottawa to New Zealand. Most recently Alison has performed Handel’s Messiah with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available here: www.royalandderngate.co.uk or by calling the box office on: 01604 624811.

Mayor’s ball – snap up last few tickets now! There are just a few tickets remaining for the Mayor of Wellingborough’s spring ball. The mayor, Cllr Jim Bass, will host the fundraising event on Saturday March 31 so time is ticking away to snap up the last tables. The event will be held at Wicksteed Park Pavilion from 7pm till midnight. Tickets cost £30 each and include a three course dinner and dancing to live music.

Admission to the black tie event is by ticket only – request them NOW! Call the mayor’s secretary on: 01933 231 519 or by email: fhubbard@wellingborough.gov.uk The ball is a self-financing event with all proceeds being donated to the Mayor’s Charity Fund. The fund will be distributed to charities at the end of the mayor’s term of office. Cllr Bass said: “Everyone is welcome at our spring ball, whether it’s couples looking for a night out, or groups of friends and colleagues wanting a table for a fun evening. It’s a very special occasion, made even more so by the knowledge that everyone attending is doing their bit to help worthwhile causes.

“I hope we raise as much money as possible, and I’m really looking forward to what promises to be a very enjoyable night for everyone.”

EGGcellent fun lined up! Youngsters in and around Corby have an egg-citing programme of activites lined up this Easter holiday. From Monday March 30 to Friday April 10 (excluding the Bank Holiday weekend) Corby East Midlands International Pool will be offering fun water activities, from various swimming lessons for all ages to Flip ‘n’ Fun and supervised diving sessions. Youngsters can have a splashing time at the swimming pool when purchasing a junior swim and can then go next door to the Corby Cube to watch one of the latest movies at the Core Theatre. Show your swimming pool receipt and watch the film being shown at that time.

The Corby Splat Camp at Lodge Park Sports Centre will also be in full swing for those aged between six and 14 who love activities like arts and crafts, board games, football, archery, dodgeball, outdoor activities and more.

And there are more events and activities going on during the break for youngsters to enjoy – from Football Camp at the Gretton Recreation Park, to design your own Easter Egg at the Heritage Centre. For more information, dates, times and prices visit: w w w.c o r b y. g o v.u k / holidayactivites or call the Corby East Midlands International Pool on: 01536 464643 or Lodge Park Sports Centre: 01536 400033.

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Hatter’s Fun Day 11am–4pm.

There will be an eggs-cellent Easter Hat competition, balloon modelling magic shows, face painting, storytelling and lots of Mad Hatter fun! Will your eggs-cellent Easter hat be a winner? Entry is free although there will be a small charge for some activities. The Manor House Museum is open TuesdaySaturday, 10am-4.45pm (last admission 4.30pm), but is closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. It will be open on Easter Saturday.

There will free car parking at council-owned car parks all day over the Easter weekend from Good Friday, April 3, to Easter Monday.

Craft activities: Tuesday 31 March – Bunny Desk Buddies – 11am & 2pm Wednesday 1 April – Springtime Plushie Pets – 11am & 2pm Thursday 2 April – Eggscellent Easter Hats – 11am & 1pm Tuesday 7 April – I-Spy! Brilliant Binocular Kits – 11am & 2pm Wednesday 8 April – Leafy Lantern Making – 11am & 2pm Thursday 9 April – Build a Bird Feeder – 11am & 2pm Friday 10 April – Decorate a Springtime Sun-catcher – 11am & 2pm Saturday 18 April Potbelly Folk, Roots and Blues Festival Day Another great line up of top quality acts, this time with a fantastically varied range of styles - plus the usual fine ales, kids crafts & cafe.

The headliners will be the classy folk supergroup, the Jigantics: “A fabulous fusion of blues, rock, folk and Americana that blew the socks off our audience. Absolute class.” www.folkicons.co.uk “Fantastic music...a highlight act” The Daily Telegraph Our other acts encompass a brilliant mix of roots music: Jacksboro Highway (blues)//Careen (contemporary)//The Old Grey Dogs (bluegrass)//Kyle Carey (Celtic folk)// Kenneth J Nash (contemporary), Lil’ian Goodsman (blues)// King¹s Gambit (folk)//Tia McGraff (country) Tickets £9 (£6 concs, under 5’s free) 02:00 PM Monday 20 April Wilde Without the Boy Performed by Gerard Logan (Olivier Nominee & winner of The Stage’s “Best Actor” 2011 Edinburgh Festival); a dramatisation of ‘De Profundis’, the letter Oscar Wilde wrote in 1897 to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, from his cell in Reading gaol. Take a glimpse into the bruised, loving soul of one of the greatest geniuses ever to have lived. ‘Gerard Logan’s one man show is a masterful interpretation.

He inhabits the stage with a Titanic presence “An enigma blazing all over the stage” The Daily Info.

07:30 PM Tickets £10 (£9 concs) www.ketteringartscentre.com Saturday 25 April You should be dancing! RUSHDEN’S Bowls Club plays host to a band described as ‘The Ultimate Bee Gees Show’ on

Saturday April 25, from 8pm.

Stayin’ Alive will present all the Gibbs brothers’ hits – Night Fever and Jive Talkin’ to name but two – from 8pm on Saturday April 25. The event is organised by local charity fundraiser the Swivel Club (www. swivelclub.com), in aid of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Book your £10 tickets now! Hotline: 07738 080470 or call the bowls club: 01933 312680.

Saturday 25 April Jo Caulfield: Uninformed Opinions This show is pure stand-up comedy. There are no gimmicks ­simply Jo Caulfield and her biting acerbic tongue. This is the show for anyone who has ever wanted to scream: ‘Please shut up­ You don¹t know what you¹re talking about!’

Expect razor-sharp observations and witty one-liners: “One of the finest female comics at work” (The Observer) Jo has recently been nominated as ‘the best female Stand-Up in the country’ (Chortle. co.uk). She is also Graham Norton’s head writer. “She is, quite simply, a damn funny woman” (The Scotsman). Suitable for ages 14+ 08:00 PM Tickets £14 (£12 concs) www. ketteringartscentre.com Saturday 16 May Fairport Convention Secure in their seminal status, as leading progenitors of English folk-rock, Fairport Convention ­in their own words “did for real ale what the Grateful Dead did for LSD”. Formed in 1967 (with subsequent alumni including Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny and Dave Swarbrick), Fairport married the countercultural energies of US contemporaries like The Byrds and The Band with British musical traditions, and would later see their classic 1969 LP, Liege and Lief, voted Most Influential Folk Album of All Time, at the 2006 Radio 2 Folk Awards. Helmed by co-founder Simon Nicol, today’s line-up continues to tour annually, here performing material from their aptlynamed new studio album, Myths and Heroes, alongside favourites from nearly a half-century¹s back catalogue. 08:00 PM Tickets £20 www.ketteringartscentre.com Third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm.

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

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

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

Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton.

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

Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around

the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

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

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

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

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

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS 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.

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

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

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

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

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

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

Contact: 01536 359574.

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

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.

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

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Children can join us at the Newlands Centre, Kettering to help Old MacDonald find his farmyard animals.

Take part in our Farmyard Trail Treasure Hunt and then meet Old MacDonald and his friends for a Family Farmyard Fun Show and Sing-a-Long.

The children’s entertainments are not supervised playschemes and parents are requested to stay with their children and join in the fun

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Eggcentric British Easter traditions!

Easter isn’t just about eating chocolate.

There is egg rolling, Maypole festivals and Morris dancing.

THE standard procedure for Easter celebrations is to go to the Easter church service in the morning, eat as much chocolate as you possibly can and then after that fabulous Easter lunch just crash out on the sofa to watch The Sound of Music.

If that doesn’t appeal then there are a host of alternative activities that have become part and parcel of British life over the Easter break.

Easter Egg Rolling It may be obvious but Easter eggs are intended to be eaten. But the people of Preston in the north of England have found a new use for them. Preston Council is holding their annual ‘Easter Egg Rolling Race’ on the 1st April where you turn up with your eggs, stand on top of a hill and see who can roll theirs’ to the bottom of the hill first. If you wanted to eat it afterwards then you could always chase after it.

Easter Egg hunts If the idea of rolling precious eggs down a steep hill does not take your fancy, why not try hunting for them instead? Massive Easter egg hunts are organised up and down the country during the Easter bank holiday weekend for people to take part in. Simply rock up at an egg hunt near you (usually held in local parks) and register to take part.

There’s nothing better to get you back in touch with the small child inside you like frantically running around a field looking for chocolate eggs.

Maypole festivals These date back to when the British people were pagans and worshiped the gods that ruled over nature. Easter was celebrated back then but under a different guise – the start of spring. This marked the return of life as plants grew and flowered, and Maypole dancing was performed to show the cycle that life took through the seasons. The dance consists of a large pole with ribbons and streamers drapped off the top. People then wind the streamers around the pole in a series of overlapping waltz-like moves until the entire pole is wrapped up. It’s little more than a local pastime now, but you get a great sense of the history of our small island through celebrations like this.

Morris dancing

Morris dancing is largely similar to Maypole festivals but a lot more commonplace. Morris dancing is done to demonstrate the return of spring and life starting over again after winter. But unlike Maypole festivals Morris dancing is not done by amateur enthusiasts trying to recreate ancient Britain. There are still active communities that view the celebrations as a way of life rather than just attractions for tourists.

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Screen Northants, which is designed to raise the profile of the county as a film destination, officially launches on the day. Representatives from The Castle Theatre, Wellingborough and Northants Touring Arts will also be attending.

Stuart Wilkins, fundraising co-ordinator for the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, said: “Our highly-skilled paramedics, doctors and pilots work together to provide advanced clinical care to patients before flying them to the most suitable hospital – giving them the very best chances of survival and recovery.

“However, we rely solely on donations as we do not receive any government funding so fully appreciate Northamptonshire’s business community helping us to raise valuable funds.”

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Louise (42) reports that she used to spend her days at home doing housework, with very little motivation and a sinking feeling of ‘there must be more to life than this’.

Six years later, she runs a thriving Avon business with more than 500 representatives in her team and a turnover of over £1.75 million. She said: “I had lost all of my confidence and was just a shell. I just stopped communicating with people and quite frankly felt like a different person to my former, happier self.”

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Louise added: “It would have never crossed my mind before, but it’s genuinely saved me. I’m happier in myself, with my family and have got a great group of friends, all because of Avon. I don’t think people realise the earning and business potential there is involved in the Sales Leadership programme. In just months you could be managing a team, within a year you could even have different levels of representatives below you that you can

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By Canon George Burgon

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

A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs and having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.

In a recent facebook message from a friend of mine these two observations were put together to make an encouraging thought. ” Never look down on people unless you are helping them up!” It reminded me of a piece of advice I was once given by an elderly lady who was going through a bad patch in her family life. ”Don’t dwell on In the University of Life we quickly learn that there are broadly two types of people. Those who look down on others and those who need a helping hand. those who let you down. Cherish those who hold you up.”

Life can be very tough on anyone of us but we need to cherish those who bring a ray of sunshine into situations of doom and gloom. We are very blessed indeed if we have relatives or friends who encourage us when we feel down or when things could be better. Our faith in God is also a constant presence in our lives despite how we may be feeling .He never forsakes us or leaves us on our own.

I believe that he comes to us through those we cherish or who care for us and gives us a helping hand. He looks down on us not to condemn or criticise but to lift us up so that we may know his love is

ever near us. The great Festival of Easter celebrates that truth in the events that surround the death and raising of Jesus from the dead. The evil that can dwell in all our hearts desired to end his life because it scorned his healing hands and the love he came to bring .He was and still is seen as a threat to that tendency to put ourselves first and others second. That capacity to look down on others and not come to the aid of those in need can take us over and stunt our real humanity. Nailing those hands to the cross could not overpower him and prevent him to help others by raising them up to his vision of how things should be. The raising of Jesus from the dead transformed the whole business of being alive. His wounded hands can still raise humanity up- the paradox of the reality of Easter lies in those words of Jesus “if I be lifted up I will draw all people to myself”. Josh Groban puts it this way “there is no life-without its hunger: Each restless heart beats so imperfectly: But when you come and I am filled with wonder, Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity. You raise me up to more than I can be.”

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Rushden Lt Col Vann school bid fails Dear Extra Despite efforts over the years from the Rushden District and History Society and, more recently, the Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion with a petition that I led, attempts to name the new school currently being built on Goulsbra Road after WW1 VC winner Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Vann have failed . . . well, for the time being.

I recall that since at least the summer of 2013, various attempts were made by people of influence in Rushden, in the form of letters, emails and thwarted phone calls, to ask the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust to consider naming the school after our town’s very own VC recipient, posthumously awarded in 1918.

All efforts have led to zero response, until it was deemed too late to reverse the decision that was made to name the new school The Rushden Primary Academy, notified rather quietly in a local newspaper.

Whilst I and many others were hugely disappointed, no consideration was given in listening to the people of Rushden, of which nearly 3,000 have signed a petition to name the school after Bernard Vann. I suspended the petition as a result but have not given up in pursuing the matter – in righting a wrong that really should have been addressed decades ago.

I thought there may be an opportunity to win back some ground when a public consultation was held at the Pemberton Centre on March 4, 2015, led by Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust CEO Sir Barry Day OBE, with his key support team in tow. The public consultation was “well advertised” to such an extent that the only members of the public present – apart from two town councillors – were a local school head teacher and myself; I only found out from another councillor who was unable to attend.

I ask whether it really was “well advertised”, because if it was, there would have been a number of parents present and more inter-

ested parties and stakeholders; I certainly did not see anything in the local papers.

I cannot help myself thinking the event was just a ‘tick in the box’ scenario, so that it could be said a public consultation was advertised and subsequently held. When the public were invited to ask questions, I stood up to speak (as one is brought up to do), but was asked to sit down and carry on speaking. That threw me off my tracks, but what really got to me was the instant admission that both the schools’ website was already up and running and uniform design and colours chosen! I was quite staggered, but slightly comforted when, upon informing the CEO and those present that, by coincidence 420 Rushden lives were lost during the Great War, the eventual total number of pupils to be admitted to the new school, the CEO advised that we (the Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust and the Royal British Legion) can work together with the school.

Having read Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust’s brochure ‘How We Work’, where it states on page 1 under ‘Admissions’, “GDFT Academies sit at the centre of their communities. They do not select by ability and pride themselves on being true ‘Community Academies’”, I look forward to the school ‘being a true community academy’ in the future and hope that Bernard Vann VC will be recognised much more than at present; how about The Vann of Rushden Primary Academy?

Corby has got its act together; Lance Corporal James Ashworth who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012 and posthumously awarded the VC in March 2013. He has had a public square in the town named after him and a new school is being built in Corby called the Ashworth Preparatory School. population of about 30,000.

Yours sincerely, Major (Retired) Jake Baker – a disappointed member of the community and Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion.

When you receive these answers, cut them out or write them down in your journal. If you find yourself resisting this – do it anyway! When you read these messages, open your heart and let the love from your friends and family just fill your heart.

4. Start writing a list in your journal of 20 things you like about yourself 5. EVERY time somebody says something complimentary to you, sends you a nice email or text message take time to write this in your journal. Read these words regularly and really believe them. Some of us are not very good at receiving compliments.

The idea of the Love Journal is to fill your

book with things which make you feel good about yourself.

So, the next time you wake up with that dark cloud over your head, pick up your journal and read it. Just reading these words or looking at the pictures will and make you feel better. Then, your day will start to improve. This technique is really simple and it works.

Use your journal regularly, whenever you feel you need an injection in your life or are having difficulty in keeping your thoughts positive.

Have a fabulous and happy week Lisa

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As a regularly featured personality on radio and TV, Lisa is an international expert on self development and coaching.

She has owned her coaching business, Amazing Coaching for ten years and has worked in over 20 countries. Her passion and love of life is infectious.

Do you ever have those days when you just wake up in the morning with a huge big dark cloud over your head and feel miserable?

The trouble is, if we start the day like this, the negative vibration that we send out, as well as the negative thoughts, will often result in our day getting generally worse and worse as the hours go on. Sometimes, however hard we try to feel more positive, this dark cloud just tends to hang around all day and can lead us to feeling self-critical, anxious and negative.

So, my challenge to you all this month is to start a Love Journal. I know, it sounds a bit naff but really, it is fun and it works!

First of all, treat yourself to a new visually attractive journal with lots of blank pages.

Then give the following action steps at try: 1. Get a few magazines and cut out pictures which inspire you. If you are looking for a new partner, choose a picture of a relationship that you desire. If it is more friends that you would like, cut out pictures of friends hanging out together having fun.

If it is money that you feel you wish for, cut out pictures of cheques, pound signs etc.

The idea is to fill a few pages of your journal with pictures which make you feel good and inspire you. Remember, you get what you focus on!

2. Write a list of all the people in your life that know love you. This could be family, friends, partners or even your dog!. The idea here is to focus on the love you DO have in your life already, rather than focus on what you feel is missing from your life. If you want to, also cut out pictures of these people and stick them in your journal.

3. Some of you may find this step uncomfortable - but I encourage you to reach out and do this step. Remember, it is just as important in life to learn how to RECEIVE…… as well as GIVE. So try choosing two or three people in your life that you can trust and feel comfortable with being open with. Then, sit down with them, or send them an email asking the following questions: • What do you love about me?

• What do you think are my best 5 character traits?

• What are the best memories you have of me?

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Kym writes a marathon book

RUNNING LOOSE: Kym, pictured recently with the book (available on Amazon) she wrote about running as a veteran athlete.

FIFTY-SIX-year-old Kym Wheeler, of Kingsley Drive, Corby, ran the Ashby 20-mile road race at Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire on Sunday, March 22, in a time of two hours 40 minutes.

“This was a few minutes faster than I expected,” said Kym afterwards, “but is a good marker for my forthcoming marathon.”

Kym will be running the Halstead Marathon (26.2 miles) on May 10 to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. Donations can be made to: Virginmoneygiving.com/KymWheeler

Young Doughboys looking good!

The title race in the Northants Senior Youth League looks like going right to the wire following last week`s goalless draw between Wellingborough Town Bugbrooke St Michaels at the Dog & Duck.

A large crowd watched a real `game of two halves` with the Badgers have the better of the possession without really threatening the Doughboys` confident keeper Justin Greatorex, who was rarely tested.

However, the second half saw the home side hit the bar and post and miss a golden opportunity to win the game when striker Daniel Uche somehow missed an open goal from a yard out!

But it was another game that was a credit to the league, and with Whitworths beating Cogenhoe United `over the fence` at the Victoria Mill Ground, it`s all to play for now in the final weeks of the season.

The title is out of Wellingborough`s hands, even if they win their final fixture next week at home to Olney, but the others have to win all their remaining matches to pip them at the post.

On Monday the Doughboys under-18 entertained Rothwell Corinthians in the Jaymann Shield and fielded only 3 players who started against Bugbrooke in the league.

The home side took an early lead through Tom Gudyer but missed several opportunities to bury the opposition.

The visitors went down to ten-men midway through the second half, but as often happens, they raised their game to make it difficult for the young hosts.

Manager Steve Whitney though was very pleased with the youngsters: “We had several 15-year-olds making their debuts against Corinthians and all did really well.

“We are building a really strong squad for next season already.”

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YOUNG, local people with additional needs who attend youth clubs in Kettering and Wellingborough have tried inclusive rowing for the first time.

The Northamptonshire Disability Rowing Association (NDRA) visited charity Papworth Trust’s youth clubs to introduce youngsters aged 11 to 17 to the sport.

In the sessions, they learned the basics of rowing, which included a demonstration, a warm up, a set of challenges and a cool down. The sessions have been designed by NDRA so people of all disabilities can

take part, including wheelchair users.

The youngsters raced against each other on the NDRA’s accessible rowing machines to see who could achieve the fastest time.

The indoor sessions were to prepare the youth club members for a rowing session on the River Nene at Oundle Town Rowing Club with NDRA later this spring. They will use the NDRA’s special boats which have floats attached to the riggers for stability.

Last year, disability charity Papworth Trust received a grant of £9,745 from Northamptonshire Community Foundation

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so that young people it supports in Kettering and Wellingborough could try new activities.

As well as the inclusive rowing sessions, the trust has used the funds to go horse riding and visit Stanwick Lakes and Wicksteed Park.

Alison Merrilees, transitions business manager at Papworth Trust, said: “Thank you very much to the Northamptonshire Community Foundation for their kind grant. It has meant the young people have had the chance to try new things and learn new skills. Sport can have a really positive effect and helps people to gain confidence and shows them what they can achieve.

“Thank you to the NDRA for their inclusive rowing sessions, everyone had a brilliant time. It’s a really fun way to exercise, and we are all really looking forward to getting out on the water very soon.”

Steve Rustage, from the NDRA, added: “We’ve been teaching inclusive rowing for around five years now. It’s fantastic because it’s an accessible sport, which means people of all disabilities can take part. As well as being a lot of fun, it’s also a great way to exercise and keep healthy.”

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Longest stage of world-class race

OFFICIALLY LAUNCHING THE LOCAL ROUTE: From left, ToBi (the Friends Life Women’s Tour mascot), Oundle Mayor Gwen Radcliffe, Northamptonshire County Council deputy leader Heather Smith, county council director of public health Akeem Ali, Guy Elliott from event organiser SweetSpot and Kettering Mayor Duncan Bain. In front is pro-cyclist Helen Wyman, who will be competing in the race.

THE world’s top female cyclists will race from Oundle to Kettering this June, as Northamptonshire plays host to the 138-kilometre, 86-mile, third stage of the Friends Life Women’s Tour.

Friday June 19 will see 16 of the world’s top cycling teams, including the likes of Wiggle Honda, Boels Dolmans and world number one team Rabo Liv, heading to Northamptonshire for a stage that will take in Gretton, Corby, Rothwell, Desborough and Brixworth among other locations.

Helping dignitaries and officials from Northamptonshire County Council launch the stage was double European Champion Helen Wyman, who rode the ACCESSIBLE SPORT: Steve Rustage from the Northamptonshire Disability Rowing 2014 Friends Life Women’s Tour, which Association with Elizabeth Farr, from Papworth Trust’s youth club. began in Oundle, for Matrix Fitness.

With an uphill drag into Kettering town centre ahead of the finish coming at the end of what will be the longest convert this to outdoors and show there is more to stage of the 2015 Friends Life Women’s Report by Helen Bach.

Tour, the Northamptonshire stage HURDLER Lucy Hatton (20), from Corby and come!”

Terry Forsey of The Travers Foundation added: could well prove crucial for the destistudying Criminology at The University of Leicester, has had a terrific start to the 2015 “We are delighted to be able to assist Lucy – she’s a rising local star and gets no other financial support season.

A silver medal at the European Indoor such as National Lottery Funding. We wish her Championships in Prague and three personal all the best and look forward to her continued bests – this local lass is going places! She is success in 2015.”

For further information on the work of currently ranked second in the UK, fifth in Europe the Travers Foundation, visit: www.traversand sixth in the world for senior 60m hurdles.

Lucy is sponsored by the Travers Foundation, foundation.org.uk which helps those aged 13 to 30 living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire, improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.

The Travers Foundation helps with funding for Lucy’s travel and accommodation at competitions, coaching, kit and massage treatment.

Lucy explained: “I’ve got big plans for 2015, but I find that travel is my biggest expenditure, particularly when I go to Europe to compete.

“Another major cost is treatment, such as massage – with training six times a week my hamstrings and glutes get tight and need loosening ON THE PODIUM IN OUNDLE: Northamptonshire’s off, which becomes expensive over the year.

Hannah Barnes during the 2014 Friends Life “It’s fantastic that the Travers Foundation Women’s Tour. can help me with these costs. This frees up my nation of the race leader’s Friends Life time to concentrate on important things like my Yellow Jersey. performance on the track.

Matrix Fitness rider Helen Wyman, “My GB experience has been incredible and who this year counts double Olympic Prague was just what I needed to develop as an Champion and current British Road athlete and move forward into the outdoor season.

Race Champion Laura Trott among “To come away with three personal bests and SPONSORED BY FOUNDATION: Lucy’s start to 2015 includes her teammates, said: “The Friends a silver medal is outstanding – I’m looking to medals in British and European indoor championships.

Life Women’s Tour changed the face of women’s professional racing in 2015 and I’m extremely excited about coming back in 2015.

“Racing through Northamptonshire, THE Corby Steel Diving Club have done it to a splashing start, the team deservedly brought again – bringing home more medals to add to home two Silver and three Bronze medals to add to with the enthusiasm of the crowds, was a huge highlight in my racing year last their already impressive collection of awards. their collection!

The success in this particular completion year. Hopefully this year, I can do my After a successful year during 2014, the Steel Divers took part in the Shipley Novices this month, meant that they finished third overall in the team bit to help deliver the British Champion to a victory in Northamptonshire as the first competition of the year. Getting the year off points results.

Local Lucy’s off to a flying start!

Corby Steel Divers get off to a splashing start

part of the Matrix Fitness team.”

Starting at 10am, Stage Three is expected to finish in Kettering at around 2.15pm, with highlights of the race being shown on ITV4 that evening, with a repeat the following morning.

Heading west from Oundle to Upper Benefield, the stage will loop back to Oundle before heading north to Fotheringhay and Kings Cliffe.

The race will then pass through Harringworth and Gretton, climbing from Rockingham into Corby on the road past Rockingham Castle.

After heading into Corby, Stage Three will then head to Rothwell and pass through Desborough, as it did for the opening leg in 2014.

Stage Three will then head to Kelmarsh and Naesby, passing close to the famous Naesby Field battle site and on to Ravensthorpe, Spratton and Brixworth before racing into Kettering via Thorpe Malsor and the finish in the Market Place.

The locations for the two intermediate Sprints and two Queen of the Mountain climbs will be announced in the coming weeks.

Race director, Mick Bennett, added: “Northamptonshire played a key role in the first ever Friends Life Women’s Tour, so we are delighted to be returning to the county this June.

“The county combines beautiful, typical English countryside with some very testing roads and climbs. At the longest stage of the race, we expect it to be a key element of the Friends Life Women’s Tour and set things up perfectly going into the weekend’s stages.”

Stage One of the Friends Life Women’s Tour takes place on Wednesday June 17, heading from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Coast in a 110-kilometre opening stage, before the second stage from Braintree to Clacton.

Subsequent stages then take the race to Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns, before the overall finish in Hemel Hempstead on Sunday June 21.

16 teams from nine different countries will take part in the 2015 Friends Life Women’s Tour, including 12 of the world’s top 15 ranked teams, led by the team of defending champion Marianne Vos, Rabo Liv. In 2014 Northamptonshire hosted the first ever stage of the Friends Life Women’s Tour, from Oundle to Northampton, won by Sweden’s then world number one Emma Johansson of the Orica AIS team, who will also return this June.

More info can be found here: www. womenstour.co.uk

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Division One 21st March Bugbrooke St Michaels 1 - 0 Peterborough Sports Burton Park Wanderers 2 - 2 Buckingham Town Irchester United 2-1 Lutterworth Athletic Rothwell Corinthians 2 - 0 Olney Town St Neots Town Youth & Saints 1 - 3 Northampton Spencer Stewarts & Lloyds Corby 0 - 5 Rushden and Higham United Thrapston Town 6 - 1 Blackstones Wellingborough Whitworth 2 - 5 Potton United Division One 17th March Bourne Town 4 - 1 Thrapston Town Burton Park Wanderers 0 - 2 Rushden and Higham United Irchester United 0 - 5 Northampton Spencer Lutterworth Athletic 3 - 0 Woodford United Raunds Town 1-1 Potton United

Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combination Duston Garage Reserve Premier Division Cup Final- Thursday 19th March James King Blisworth took on Corby Grampian at the home of Sileby Rangers FC. 7 minutes into the game and Blisworth showed they meant business with Dale Lewis scoring against the run of play, 1-0. Corby Grampian had a few shots come their way but to no avail, Blisworth were looking like the dominant side so far. 24 minutes in and Blisworth’s Chris Moore scores from 45 yards out making it 2-0, another Dale Lewis shot sends it to 3-0. Blisworth get caught off guard and Grampian get a goal back after a good volley from Mark Mitchell. Just before the break a left footer from Leon Cosford saw Blisworth 4-1 up going into Half-time.

Not long into the second half and Dale Lewis completed his hatrick to make it 5-1.

Richard Crockett made use of a corner, 6-1.

Blisworth apply the pressure again holding Grampian off well, final score 6-1 to Blisworth. Dale Lewis was awarded Man of the Match.

The next Cup final is on: Thursday 26th March at Harborough Town. Gretton vs.

Earls Barton United (Reserve Division 1).

Duston Garage Premier Division Corby Locomotives struggling at the wrong end of the table put up a good fight against mid table Brixworth All Saints but couldn’t overcome them losing out 2-1.

Gretton seem to be losing their form lately suffering another loss 3-0 at the hands of Welford Victoria. Goals from: Tom Horn and Craig Cassidy x2.

James King Blisworth keep themselves on track at the top of the table after beating Milton 3-1. Blisworth goals from: Mark Faulkner and Aaron Chilton x2.

Kettering Nomads had a comfortable 6-2 win over Ringstead Rangers who lie above Nomads in the league.

Earls Barton United travelled away to Moulton and returned very happy after a 5-1 win. Earls Barton goals from: Anthony Abbott, Nathan Burrows, Nicky Charlton, Adam Speight and John Tarry.

Bottom makers Stanion Redstar hosted league title contenders Corby Eagles but found them too strong for them losing out 8-1. Stanion goal from: Daniel Partridge. Corby Eagles goals from: Alan Campbell, Chris Caswell, James Ryan, Patrick Daniels x2, David Sheridan x2 and substitute Brian Farrell.

Weldon United faced a close game against Roade but just edged the win 2-1 Duston Garage Division 1 Burton United in contention for promotion took on 11th placed Kettering Orchard Park, Orchard Park did a good job of holding Burton off but Burton just managed the win 1-0.

Burton goal from: Charles Hull.

Corby Grampian and Medbourne made for an interesting game in which neither team could be separated, ending in a 3-3 draw.

Grampian goal from: Lee Genner and James O’Neill x2.

Corby Pegasus made home advantage count when hosting struggling Wilby. Pegasus put 5 past Wilby without a reply. Pegasus goals from: Iain Blaikie, Scott Grant and Jordan Middleton x3.

Daventry Drayton Grange ran rings around Heyford Athletic who found it hard to score.

Daventry bagged the points after winning 4-1. Daventry goals from: Leigh Roberts, Darren Taylor and Christopher Trill x2.

Wollaston played host to Weedon who only had nine players to start with one more turning up after 20 minutes of game starting.

Wollaston scored after 2minutes and after 10 minutes Weedon pulled level and the game remained 1-1 at half time. Wollaston did not have things all their own way in the second half with Weedon taking the lead and with 15 minutes to go a long throw launched into the

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box saw Wollaston pull level, game ending 2-2. Wollaston goals from: Jason Crawley x2.

Weedon goals from: Benjamin Drinkwater x2.

7th placed Wootton St George held league leaders Clipston to a well deserved 3-3 draw.

Clipston goals from: Simon Barby, Tony Bridge and Ryan Durran.

Duston Garage Division 2 Finedon Volta are finding a bit of form and upset Sprattons chances of challenging for top spot with a 1-0 win.

Bottom markers Grange Park Rangers came up against Wellingborough Rising Sun who are challenging for honours and Rising Sun made the trip worthwhile with an 8-0 win.

Higham Town gave league leaders Corby Shamrock a very good game and they took the league leaders to the wire and they managed a 3-2 win to keep them in top spot.

Stan wick Rovers who over the last few weeks have had some good results could not keep the run of form going losing 4-1 to FC Titchmarsh.

West Haddon Albion took full advantage of under strength Kislingbury with an 11-0 victory to lift them into mid table.

Duston Garage Division 3 Cup A local cup derby between Northampton Falcons and Northampton Mereway saw the visitors go through to reach the final 1-0 to reach the final of another competition, already being in the final of NFA Area Cup. Desborough & Rothwell United are on course to defend the cup they won last year after an away win over Wellingborough Aztecs by 4-2.

Duston Garage Division 3 Corby United overcame Kettering Ise Lodge to lift them up the table by 5-3 recording their 6th win in 22 games.

Irthlingborough Town could not make home advantage count against Wellingborough Gleneagles going down 3-1. Town’s goal coming from: Gary Bellamy.

Northampton Obelisk had a hard fought game against Yardley United with both sides playing good football and neither team could be separated after 90 minutes finishing 2-2.

Northampton Falcon United at one time league leaders put themselves back on course with a 3-0 home win over Corby Strip Mills.

Duston Garage Reserve Premier Division League leaders James King Blisworth Reserves could only manage a draw away to bottom markers Brixworth Reserves the game finishing 1-1.Blisworth goal from: Louis Lynes.

A local derby saw Harpole Reserves earn a draw against Bugbrooke A 1-1 with Hassam Mumin scoring for Bugbrooke ‘A’ keeping them mid table.

Ringstead Rangers Reserves hauled themselves one place up the table with a home win over Kettering Nomads by 3-1.

Weldon United Reserves made the long trip over to Roade Reserves and the journey was not a successful one as they came home empty handed Roade Reserves winning 2-1 Duston Garage Reserve Division 1 Corby Eagles Reserves will finish as runners up as their two games in hand are not enough to overtake the league leaders. Eagles Reserves scored five against Medbourne Reserves today with three in reply.

Earls Barton United Reserves warmed up for their cup final on the 26th March with a 4-2 win over Spratton Res leaving them level on points with 3rd placed Weldon ‘A’.

Weldon United ‘A’ could lose out on third spot after going down to league leaders Gretton Reserves by 3-0. Gretton goals from: Ashley Duffy, Matthew Graham and Ben Walkerdine.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 Corby Shamrock Reserves are finding the number of games they have has started to catch up with them and lost at home to Daventry Drayton Grange Reserves by 5-1. Goals for Daventry from: Rhys Collins x2, David Robinson, Jarred Green and Joe Pidgeon.

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SAFE HANDS: Poppies goalkeeper Richard Knight clutches a cross.

A bridge too far

Uxbridge FC 2 Kettering Town 2 Saturday 21st March Southern League Division One Central League leaders, Kettering, fell behind in this open clash against mid-table Uxbridge at the Honeycroft, but hit back to claim a vital point in the title race.

The Poppies dominated the opening minutes and deservedly led after four minutes, but the visitor’s gifted The Red’s an equaliser to go in at the break all square.

Uxbridge stunned their opponents with a well stuck effort but a bit of magic rescued a draw for Machin and Baillie’s outfit to keep their lead to fourteen points with six games remaining.

David Kolodynski set out his early mark on the game with a great run down the right and ended with a low cross for Elliot Sandy to slid home from close range.

Then on eighteen minutes, Uxbridge got back on level terms from a Wayne Carter corner which found Mitchell Wiseman who headed home at the far post, unmarked.

Andy Hall had two glorious chances and Kolodynski brought the best out of home keeper, Rourke Pickford, but Kettering couldn’t find a route past a stern Uxbridge defence.

Uxbridge, who had been slow into their stride, scored just after the hour after Matt Woods had missed a good chance two minutes before.

Carter did well to play the ball through for Woods who produced a stunning finish from distance into the roof of the net.

Both defence’s dominated the show in the final half hour as both teams went all out to grab the cruical fourth goal.

Kettering got their equaliser on 72 minutes as Uxbridge defence found wanting, this time from a ball over the top, and it was Kolodynski who delicately lobbed the on rushing Pickford.

Kettering went for the win and very nearly grabbed their chance but Wiseman rescued Uxbridge when he cleared off the line when again Kolodynski lobbed Pickford.

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Diamonds draw - rhythm slips Diamonds 1 Wisbech Town 1 Saturday 21st March United Counties Premier AFC Rushden & Diamonds snatched an eighth minute stoppage time equaliser to claim a draw from the top of the table clash with Wisbech Town in the United Counties Premier League.

On an afternoon where the Diamonds struggled for momentum and rhythm for large periods, the Fenmen took the lead in the 11th minute through a glancing header from Luke Wilson, and as the game progressed, it looked increasingly likely that the home side would slip to their first home league defeat of the season. However, a late cavalry-like charge paved the way for Brad Harris to head home a corner eight minutes into stoppage time, sparking scenes of jubilation and elation amongst fans and players alike.

On a windy afternoon at the Dog & Duck, manager Andy Peaks

kept faith with the same starting 11 that comprehensively defeated Huntingdon 6-1 last time out, with one alteration amongst the substitutes seeing Joe Merrill replace the injured Jason Turner. The Diamonds went into the encounter four points clear of the second placed visitors who had won 13 consecutive games before their defeat at Peterborough Northern Star in midweek.

This represented a point very much gained for the Diamonds, especially when they were very much not at their free-flowing best, but at this stage of the season, the old adage ‘It’s the result that matters’ could never be truer.

The unbeaten home league record they have this season still stands.

The four point lead that they held over Wisbech remains intact. With seven league games left to play, the Diamonds are still in prime position for promotion, needing just four wins from their remaining games to clinch the title.

Report Ollie Mortimer

Beach Boys bounce back after pen Holbeach United 3 Wellingborough Town 1 Saturday 21st March United Counties Premier Holbeach bounced back from a midweek loss to complete a double over the Doughboys.

Premier top scorer Jake Newman gave the Doughboys the lead with a 70th minute spot kick.

The Tigers were on terms after

78 minutes when Jamie Clarke levelled with a far post header.

Holbeach were in front five minutes later when Andy Tidswell followed up after Ben Brown’s header came back off the crossbar.

The home success was sealed two minutes from time by Matt Warfield’s penalty.

Reporter Jeremy Biggs

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HE CAN’T STOP SCORING: Third of three for Lewis O’Dell

Lankies knock in five

Stewarts & Lloyds Corby 0 Rushden & Higham Utd 5 Saturday 21st March United Counties League Division One Rushden & Higham United completed a comfortable win over basement club, S&L, who have yet to win all season.

The Lankies took the lead on 22 minutes when Lewis O'Dell ran clear before Jack Dyson doubled the lead two minutes later.

O'Dell completed his hat trick in the second half scoring twice in five minutes on the hour.

The scoring was completed in the last minute when Aaron Campion scored from the spot.

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