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ISSUE 68 30 January 2015

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EXPLORING IDEAS: Perfect Pitch director Andy Barnes with Chris Sudworth, creative director at The Core.

New Cube musical will showcase our local talent

Housing plan rejected

CREATING A MUSICAL: Local people gathered with professionals last week at the first meeting. the people of Corby make all the key decisions about what the musical should be about and which musical style they would prefer. This is a truly collaborative process, right down to choosing the team that will write the lyrics and the music.”

This is Made in Corby’s third major Big Night Out commission, in the programme funded by Arts Council England that brings high quality artists together with Corby’s communities.

Marian Anderson, marketing and audience development officer for Made in Corby, said: “We want to see people from our local communities stepping forward just as they did last year with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Barb Jungr.”

Peter Knott, area director, Arts Council England, said: “This collaborative commission with Perfect Pitch in association with CATS is what the Arts

Council’s Creative People and Places programme is all about – helping more people to get involved with high quality art and culture.

“The project will be a great opportunity for people in Corby to be part of producing an original piece of musical theatre and will build on the momentum generated by successful collaborations between the professional and amateur sectors.”

If you missed the first meeting, but want to be involved with shaping how the musical develops, a meeting on Monday February 2 at The Core in George Street (NN17 1QG) is for those wanting to volunteer to be on the Producing Committee.

Further details are on Facebook, here: http://on.fb. me/1ylahUY Email: madeincorby@ groundwork.org.uk to confirm your attendance.

VILLAGERS in Cottingham and Middleton are celebrating after winning an important victory in a long battle against a proposal to build a housing estate in their villages, at the heart of the Welland Valley.

Corby Borough Council’s Development Control Committee voted unanimously last week to refuse an outline planning application for 57 executive houses in an area of beautiful natural landscape that sits between the two villages, with the Jurassic Way footpath running along its south edge and the Grade 2 star listed Cottingham Hall to the north. The refusal is the latest step in an eight-year battle to stop development on the site, following an initial outline planning application from the landowner in 2006, which was also rejected, and a revised application by Kiff and Troke partnership submitted in February 2014.

The chairmen of Cottingham and Middleton Parish Council, Pete Bowman from Cottingham Community Action Group and Noel Rogers from East Carlton Health Walking Group spoke out at the meeting about issues and concerns surrounding the proposed development.

The two parish councils joined forces with Cottingham Community Action Group to fight the application, calling public meetings, organising petitions and lobbying local MPs. Pete Bowman from Cottingham Community Action Group added: “We are greatly encouraged by the support of Corby Borough councillors – and our own local councillor, Bob Riley – who upheld their commitment to protect local villages from unsuitable and unsustainable development.

“We are aware that the applicants may consider appealing against this decision, but we’re ready and prepared for the next stage if they do.”

VIEWS AIRED: Members of the ECH Walking Group on the Jurassic Way.

Giant insects seen at Oakley Vale play area! See page 5

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A BESPOKE musical is being created for amateurs and professional performers, to be staged at The Core at Corby Cube in the autumn of 2016.

And local people have been having their say about the music, the lyrics, the plot – the lot!

A three-year programme giving recognition to arts in the town – titled Made in Corby – has joined forces with Perfect Pitch, a not-for-profit company that develops new musicals in collaboration with venues, writers and producers all over the UK. And last week, representatives from the Made in Corby initiative and Perfect Pitch – in association with Corby Amateur Theatrical Society (CATS) – opened the dialogue with local people about what form their musical might take.

CATS chairman, Janet Askew, said: “We’re delighted to be embarking on this exciting new arts project with Perfect Pitch. This project has been in the pipeline since Made in Corby began conversations with the Core and we came up with the idea of a new musical, produced in Corby by the town’s amazing talent. And here we are, at the start of this project which will bring together CATS and other community groups to work alongside professional producers and writers.”

Perfect Pitch director Andy Barnes said: “We’re delighted to be working with Made in Corby and CATS to create a brand new musical. We’ve got a blank page and our aim is to make sure that

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30 JANUARY 2015

Local EU ballot arrives at Number 10

LOCAL JANUARY, sick and tired, you’ve been hanging on me. Those were the words that took Scottish band Pilot to the top of the charts back in 1975, and I remember them every new year as the dreary days of the first month crawl by to a distant payday!

The last few weeks, everyone has seemed to be drying out, working out, on a diet, swearing over tax forms, eating odd leftovers out of freezers or gazing into the greyness, dreaming wearily of spring. Do you know ANYONE who likes January, the month not the music!

Talking of 70s hits, four years before Pilot topped the charts, Corbybased St Cecilia created controversy with Leap Up and Down (Wave Your Knickers In The Air). Read our columnist Tom Bingham’s recollections of the time on page 6.

It’s funny to look back and see how the BBC reacted to use of the word ‘knickers’ – coy to the point of being po-faced, Tony Blackburn didn’t air it but eventually Jimmy Young did. It was deemed shocking! Knickers were not to be mentioned, let alone waved, as we were shielded by Auntie Beeb from any hint of hanky-panky.

Yet, back in the 70s, we laughed ’til we cried as Eric and Ernie made wisecracks while tucked up in bed together and I don’t recall any pursed lips or controversy over that rather random scenario, which was never explained. (Surely the funniest ad lib ever was during one live broadcast when an ambulance siren was heard in the distance and Eric quipped: “He won’t sell many ice-creams going at that speed.”)

Back then there were fewer cars on the roads (none of which parked themselves), glass milk bottles delivered safely (albeit noisily) to our doorsteps and shops that closed for half a day mid-week (no-one starved).

There were snowy winters and hot summers (at least, that’s how I remember them), people generally had one warm coat (black) and one pair of sandals (flip-flops in my case). Computers were only on the telly in sci-fi films and homes had one telephone – on the hall table, usually.

I am happily wallowing in nostalgia here – but memory often distorts the truth. I might long for the heady daze of my youth, but obviously it wasn’t all wonderful (exams seemed endless; pubs shut all afternoon; there was no such thing as a curry/pizza shop).

Soberingly, some were glad to escape their youth. Read ‘Keeping the memory alive’ on page 4 and be thankful that we can learn from history to make the present a better place.

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‘SHOULD the United Kingdom be a member of the European Union?’ That was the question on 100,000 voting papers delivered across north Northamptonshire by volunteers.

The result – delivered to the Prime Minister last Wednesday – was: 18.9% wanted to remain in the European Union and 81.1% wanted to leave; 2,725 voted to remain in the European Union and 11,706 voted to leave. There were 150 spoilt ballot papers.

The North Northamptonshire EU Referendum was held by Peter Bone MP (Wellingborough), Philip Hollobone MP (Kettering) and Tom Pursglove, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Corby & East Northamptonshire.

A statement from the three said: “It is clear from the result of the ballot that, here in North Northamptonshire, there is now a clear majority of people who want to leave the EU. “It is also clear from the 14,581 number of votes cast, that there is a real appetite for an in/out referendum. All three of us are pledged to vote to leave the European Union superstate.

“In our letter to the Prime Minister, we have made it clear to him that, if we are returned as Members of Parliament at the General Election

QUESTION TIME: From left, Peter Bone, Philip Hollobone and Tom Pursglove.

Laptop stolen from autistic boy, aged 8

A PROPERTY in Wood Street, Kettering, was broken into between January 15-17. A child’s Xbox 360 Star Wars special edition and a blue Acer laptop were stolen.

The owner of the equipment is an eight-year-old boy, who is autistic and can’t understand why his things have been taken. Police are appealing to the public’s goodwill to help locate these items so they can be returned to him.

Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the items or who has been offered them second-hand should contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

Historic sex offender: elderly man jailed A CORBY man, aged 75, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a series of historic sexual assaults on young boys.

At Northampton Crown Court earlier this month, John Francis Edwards of Tanfields Grove, Corby, was found guilty of assaults that took place between 1989 and 1995.

The court heard details of a number of offences committed against three young boys.

Sergeant Annmarie Mason, from Corby CID – who led the investigation – said: “Edwards thought he had got away with his crimes for many years and has shown no remorse whatsoever to his victims.

“All three of these young men suffered at the hands of Edwards but they have all shown tremendous courage by coming forward and supporting the police prosecution.”

Detective Inspector Ali Reynolds added that he hoped cases such as this would encourage victims of historic offences to come forward, safe in the knowledge they will be supported and believed and that the police will investigate their allegations.

SEX OFFENDER: John Francis Edwards has been jailed for eight years.

‘Dangerous individual’ gets 16 years

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in May, we will only support a government that promises an EU in/out referendum by the end of 2017 – indeed, this mirrors the words of the Prime Minister who has said, ‘I will not become Prime Minster unless I can guarantee that we can hold that referendum’.

“In other words, if events demanded it and there was not an overall Conservative majority, we would not support a coalition agreement that did not include an EU Referendum, no later than by the end of 2017.

“We appreciate the help of all those who delivered the ballots across the three constituencies and all those who took the time to vote.”

ATTACKER: Police describe the jailing of Allen Crawford, left, as ‘an excellent outcome for the community’.

A JAIL term of 16 years has been handed to a Corby man for a serious assault that took place in the town’s Lodge Green Road last June.

Allen Crawford (34) was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court early this month for GBH, unlawful wounding and having a bladed article in a public place.

He was sentenced to 12 years for these offences with a four-year extension.

The incident relates to the assault of a 45-yearold man on June 15 last year.

Corby sector inspector Vaughan Clarke, said: “The arrest and presentation of evidence in this case is an excellent example of teamwork between uniformed officers and CID at Corby.

“It has seen an excellent outcome for the community here, resulting in a dangerous individual being removed from the town for a very long time. It should also act as a warning to others who engage in violence, about how seriously we treat it and how determined we are to reduce violent crime.”

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Vandals throw bricks at buses WITNESSES who saw young vandals hurling bricks at vehicles from a footbridge are being urged by police to come forward.

Two buses and a car were damaged after bricks were thrown in three separate incidents last Monday, January 19.

The first incident happened at about 1.30pm on the A14, near the junction with the A6, when a brick landed on a car windscreen and cracked the glass. It is believed the brick was thrown from a footbridge over the A14. Three young boys were seen on the bridge at the time.

Two further incidents happened in Polwell Lane, Barton Seagrave, at about 8.30pm. A teenager was standing in the middle of the road as a bus approached and, as it slowed down, the teenager ran to the pavement while throwing a brick. The brick hit a side window and smashed

it. A couple of minutes later, another brick was thrown at another bus travelling down Polwell Road, also causing damage.

In both incidents a second male was standing at the side of the road.

Sergeant Scott Little said: “These were extremely irresponsible and potentially dangerous acts of vandalism, which could have resulted in serious injury to the drivers or passengers on the bus.

“Officers have been carrying out extra patrols in the area and speaking to local residents and potential witnesses to try to identify the people involved.

“Anyone who witnessed the incidents or saw anyone hanging around in Polwell Road that evening or on the A14 footbridge at lunchtime is urged to contact Kettering police on: 101.”

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

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Double up on charity donations

FOR one day this month (28th), charitable donations of £5 to the Kettering-based charity Solve It could be doubled up on its Just Giving page. And for one day next month, a similar deal is available.

Localgiving’s #GiveMe5 match fund will run on Wednesday February 25, doubling 1,000 £5 donations made through the website on each day – and the campaign will mean local people can double their efforts to help the charity, which provides support and advice around the use of ‘legal highs’.

The Kettering charity is using the #GiveMe5 campaign to kick-start its fundraising this year, with the aim of supporting its ongoing programme of education in schools and youth groups.

Kevin Shapland, chairman at Solve It, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be Cllr Danielle Stone, Shadow Cabinet Member for part of #GiveMe5 and hope that the loEducation and Skills at Northamptonshire County Council, said: “With one in five primary schools at or over capacity in the county, it is clear that we A STATEMENT has have a worsening school places crisis. been released from “I am deeply concerned that the growing the family of Janshortage in places will leave many families feeling ice Buckland (52) of extremely disappointed.

Beanfield Avenue, “We need pragmatic and sensible solutions for Corby, who died overcoming pressures on our schools.” after a road traffic collision in Jubilee Avenue, Corby, last Saturday.

It reads: “Janice was a much loved wife, mother and grandmother to five and her son.

The offender pushed the woman, who hit her grandchildren. She devoted her life to head against the wall. He then made off towards her family and did everything she could Carnegie Street. The victim suffered a large bump for everyone and anyone.

“Janice was also a carer for her 83-yearon the head and grazed her hand.

The offender is described as 16-17 years old, old father, cooking meals for him daily. about 5ft 11ins tall, of slim build and wearing dark Janice was the youngest of two brothers clothing. His clothes appeared dirty and he smelt and sister. No words can describe how we are all feeling at this very difficult of cigarettes.

Call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or give and challenging time. She left this world information, anonymously, to Crimestoppers on: far too soon and will greatly be missed by all those that knew her.”

0800 555 111.

‘Primary schools under pressure’ FIGURES released by the Labour Party this month have indicated that 56 of Northamptonshire’s primary schools are at, or over, capacity.

Freedom of Information requests were sent to 152 local councils of which 130 replied.

The response from Northamptonshire County Council suggests that 7.1% of the county’s primary schools are at capacity, with a further 13.8% over capacity.

Fatal accident

Youth attacked pregnant woman POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Rushden in which a heavily pregnant woman was attacked by a teenager, demanding her mobile phone.

The victim, who was 35 weeks pregnant, was pushing her three-year-old son in his buggy through the alleyway from Station Road to Carnegie Street, between midday and 12.20pm on Wednesday January 21.

A boy approached her and demanded she hand over her phone. When she refused, he grabbed the buggy, at which point she moved between him

‘Flasher’ arrested

A MAN aged 45 has been arrested after police received two reports of flashing in a Kettering street. Both of the alleged incidents happened in Lake Avenue – the first on Tuesday January 6 and the second on Friday January 16, both between 1.30pm and 2pm.

Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses who may have been in the area. Call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, confidentially, on: 0800 555111.

Attempted robbery

TWO offenders approached a 19-yearold girl and tried to grab her handbag around 8.40pm on Tuesday January 20,as she was walking along Gannet Lane, Wellingborough, towards Fulmar Lane. They failed to grab the handbag, which was worn across the body, and the victim ran away.

The offenders were wearing dark clothing, balaclavas and gloves.

While running home, the victim spoke loudly on her phone about the attack, and may have been seen or heard by witnesses.

Call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers: 0800 555111.

House raiders failed

THIEVES tried to break into a house in Rushden, but fled empty-handed after failing to force the door open.

The house in The Hedges was targeted sometime between 11pm on Tuesday January 13 and 8.30am the following morning. The thieves had broken into the back garden.

Witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously: 0800 555111.

cal community will show their generosity and support. Just one matched £5 donation would give an additional £10 of funding, which would allow us to continue to raise awareness of the issues surrounding so-called ‘legal highs’. We hope Localgiving’s #GiveMe5 campaign will help us raise as much as possible.”

Localgiving is also encouraging members of the public to back the campaign by posting a #GiveMe5 selfie and pledging to make a £5 donation on the day.

Those wishing to donate to support Solve It’s work with legal highs through the #GiveMe5 campaign can do so by going online here: http://localgiving. com/charity/solveitvsa

Minibus crashed

A HOUSE in Corby was damaged when it was crashed into by a minibus on Wednesday January 21, between 12.15pm and 12.40pm.

The white minibus, for reasons unknown, drove into the front of the house in Kingsthorpe Avenue, causing substantial damage.

The vehicle, which was not carrying passengers, did not stop and was later found in Denford Road.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

Carl cooks up a storm – and puts on the Ritz!

FOR Carl Long, a trip to The Ritz doesn’t mean top hat, white tie and tails, but chef’s cap, whites and a set of knives!

A talented chef, he is putting his culinary talents to the test and enjoying the experience of a lifetime – putting on his apron at the world-renowned Ritz!

Carl (27), who lives in Oundle and is head chef at The Hare and Hounds in Great Addington, won a trip to spend the day in the kitchens of the prestigious London hotel after being named ‘Chef of the Year’ in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2014/15 – a prize gifted by the hotel’s executive chef and awards judge, John Williams.

Carl, who impressed the judges with his combinations of big, bold flavours and textures in his two-course menu of roast venison followed by vanilla panna cotta, beat off competition from four other finalists at the Ready Steady Cook-style cook-off last summer to win the title.

His reward was to join John and his team of 65 chefs in action during lunch and dinner service and, despite the heat of the busy kitchen, he thoroughly enjoyed the day; “The kitchens at The Ritz have just gone through a massive refurbishment so it was an absolute thrill to watch the chefs making the most of the up-to-date equipment around

the various food prep areas, including the butchery and fish sections, and to do a few odd jobs to help out” said Carl.

“Of course, being a hotel, it is open 24/7 so I really admire John and his team for the incredible dedication they show to every morsel they create, even if it’s the middle of the night, and that’s made me all the determined to be in charge of my own restaurant one day!” he added.

The prize was revealed to some 450 guests at the black tie awards dinner staged at the Royal & Derngate last October and while John was unable to attend the event himself, he invited Carl to the capital to share some of the skills which have seen him not only recognised in the Queen’s Honours List but also awarded a CMA by the French Government for services to French cuisine: “I’ve long been a supporter of encouraging and promoting culinary talent, so I was thrilled to act as a judge in the Northamptonshire competition and play my part in supporting the positive effect that the awards are having in the county” said John.

“Carl obviously has a real passion for food so it was a pleasure to welcome him to the restaurant and hopefully he’s picked up a few new tips and techniques that he can put in to practice as his career

TALENT ON TEST: Carl (right) taking part in the Chef of the Year cook-off at Northampton College last July – being observed by one of the judges, Justin Hammett who is executive chef at the Royal Opera House. progresses,” he added.

For the awards’ director, Rachel Mallows, the prize was another step in the sixth year of the competition; “We’re delighted Carl had such a rewarding day with John and are most grateful to him and his team for allowing Carl such a privileged insight into the workings of his renowned restaurant” she said.

“We’re thrilled he’s been able

to put the skills he’s honed here in Northamptonshire into practice at the very highest level and I’m sure it will act as a massive boost to what promises to be a fantastic culinary career ahead of him.”

The 2015/16 awards will be launched in March; if you are interested in taking part contact Rachel on: 01933 664437 or email: rachel@rachelmallows. com

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Police station hours alter Keep on running, Matt!

LOCAL police have announced new opening hours for its public enquiry desks, which will come in to effect from April 1.

Counters at Corby and Wellingborough will open six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.

Rushden will reduce from five to three half-days each week – Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2pm to 6pm.

The public enquiry desk in Kettering will move to Kettering Borough Council’s customer service centre in Bowling Green Road and will be open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.

The changes follow a review of the services and how they are used by the public. Chief Constable Adrian Lee said the aim is to improve the way the Force deals with enquiries while recognising its financial challenges.

He said: “The way people access policing services has changed over the past few years. Fewer people actually visit a police station in person and the majority of contact is now by phone; online methods of contact are also growing. “We have also spoken to other Forces that have recently made changes. To ensure we make the best use of the resources

we have available, we will be introducing revised opening hours in all locations.”

People will still be able to contact police on the non-emergency telephone number: 101 or report a nonurgent incident online at: www.northants.police.uk Moving Kettering’s enquiries desk has come in for some criticism locally, but Mr Lee said a similar scheme in Northampton – partnering with the borough council – has been a success: “We’ve had a very positive response and have seen an increase in the number of visitors. I am confident the new Kettering office will provide similar benefits.

But Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Kettering, Rhea Keehn, said: “There’s been no consultation with local people and no information provided about how services will be affected.

It’s no surprise then that the community are worried about the impact of the move on public and personal safety.”

GRETTON’S Matt Gillespie likes to run. In fact, he likes to run so much he completed a 35-mile Ultra Marathon last June to raise funds for sports equipment for Gretton Primary School.

And now, he’s decided to run a 50mile go-beyond-Ultra Marathon!

This time, he’s raising funds for Northamptonshire-based charity The Travers Foundation, which helps 13 to 30-year-olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire to improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts. (www.traversfoundation.org.uk) Matt’s 50-mile run is taking place on Saturday February 7, and takes a route along the Thames from Oxford to Henley. There is an 11-hour time limit, but Matt hopes to complete the mammoth course in around sesven hours.

He has set up a Just Giving page for donations: http://t4sey.com/163stwd and on his page explains why he is

taking on the running challenge: “The last five months has been very difficult for me (and therefore my family) healthwise. I’ve been experiencing seizures on a nightly basis and normal day-today life has changed dramatically due to this. I am just hoping soon that they can find out what is wrong and I can be back to functioning like a reasonably normal human again.

“Running has become so important for me and the chance to challenge myself to run further has giving me something to focus on and strive for during a difficult time. can I run that far? I don’t know but I’ll certainly try.

“The great thing about doing an event like this is that I get the chance to offer my support to a local charity or organisation.

“I feel very strongly that young people who are determined and work hard to achieve success in their lives, should be given as much help and assistance possible. Sadly, not everyone with talent and potential has the access to funds or external help to

A RUSHDEN charity is reminding local people that help is at hand for those needing support.

Andrew Presland is a trustee of the Rushden Parochial Charities and explained: “A few old Rushden charities were brought together by the Charity Commission in 1877 to form a combined charity – the Rushden Parochial Charities. Since then, it has helped generations of Rushden residents at times of particular need by using some its income for certain purposes, as defined in the scheme that set up the charity.

“Recently, this has been done by the charity paying for particular items for people in need, such as a bed or washing machine.”

He added: “Any person or organisation seeking a grant for a resident of Rushden should, in the first instance, contact the town clerk (Vivienne Prodger) at the town council offices on: 01933 316216 or email: clerk@rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk so that a short application form can be completed.

“Although the trustees meet only twice a year, they can make decisions on applications between meetings, and aim to respond to applications promptly.”

Two arrested after burglary

Bag collection helps appeal

Helping Rushden people in need

POLICE arrested two men in connection with a car key burglary in Wantage Road, Irchester, overnight from Saturday January 10 to Sunday January 11.

A white Peugeot 3008 was stolen from the property after the burglary. Two men, one aged 24 and one 25, were arrested in Wellingborough on the Sunday night in connection with the incident.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Wantage Road area of Irchester on that Saturday night or early Sunday. Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

between 87 and 100 per cent.

The worst affected area is still the King George Park in Burton Latimer and members of the public are urged to be vigilant and report anyone they see allowing their dogs to foul there.

To report dog fouling, call: 01536 410 333, text: 07824 451 281 or email: customerservices@kettering.gov.uk Additional warning posters are now being produced and patrols in hotspot locations have been increased, particularly in villages.

Shirley Plenderleith, head of environmental health at Kettering Borough Council, said: “It is an offence to fail to clear up after your dog, irrespective of where the dog fouls; this includes parks, pavements, under bushes and any land open to the public.”

Hotspot locations are King George Park, Burton Latimer; Manor Park, Rothwell; Weekley Glebe; Carrington Street and School Lane, Kettering; Geddington playing fields; and Mawsley playing fields.

THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) has announced that 73 bags were donated to their ‘Bag It. Beat It’ event held at Willow Place and Corby Town Centre Shopping.

The donated items will now go on to be sold in local BHF shops and could generate up to £1,320 to help fund life-saving research.

BHF area manager, Amanda Simpson, said: “It’s great to see such an amazing number of bags collected from the event. The BHF currently funds over £14 million into congenital heart disease research but this year we need to raise even more. “The Corby community has done fantastically well –thank you.”

Pub raiders left empty-handed Join volunteers at food bank RAIDERS who forced their way into a pub in the early hours were disturbed by the occupants and ran off without stealing anything.

Two men had got into the back of the Everard Arms in Cottingham Road, Corby, on Monday January 12 at around 1.30am.

The thwarted offenders ran off across the gardens in the direction of Ribblesdale Avenue.

Police hope anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area around the time will contact them on: 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

CHALLENGING: Matt Gillespie is focusing away from his illness and onto raising money for a local charity by running a 50-mile marathon next week. You can support him by donating on his Just Giving page online. give them the extra step they may need, therefore the work that The Travers Foundation does to give these people the opportunities to realise their goals and dreams, whether in sports or the arts is so important.”

Dog watch: fouling campaign continues ‘WE’RE watching you!’ So says Kettering Borough Council, which is warning pet-owners that its dog fouling campaign has been extended to continue to combat the dog-fouling issue in key problem areas.

Environmental Wardens patrolled six identified hotspot locations over the final six weeks of 2014, during which time 40 glow-in-the-dark posters were erected.

As part of the patrols, wardens caught three people allowing their dogs to foul, one in Burton Latimer and two in Kettering.

They were each issued a £75 fine and failure to pay the fine will result in prosecution in the magistrates’ court.

M o n i t o r i n g throughout the six weeks showed a marked improvement in three of six areas in particular (Manor Park, Rothwell; Carrington Street/ School Lane, Kettering; Geddington playing fields). The number of dog fouls noted by wardens in these areas showed reductions

AIRING CONCERNS: Rhea Keehn.

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A FOOD bank is now operating in Raunds. Tea and coffee is served each Thursday, 10am-1pm, at St Peter’s Enterprise Centre, 19 High Street, Raunds, NN9 6HS. To help, use or for details about the service, contact Judy Heuser, on: 078400 666385, or talk to volunteer co-ordinator Alison, for the East Northants Community Services, in the Sanctuary office (01933 353946) or email: rushden.night. shelter@googlemailcom Volunteers are needed for Rushden’s Food Bank and also the Sanctuary Night Shelter. Contact Alison if you can help.

BRIGHT START: Above, winner Phill Toghill is congratulated by quiz host Ian McGregor.

Win for quizzer Phill

THE new year started well for Phill Toghill (51) of Hoy Walk in Corby when he turned the key to win the first ever ‘Open the Box’ rollover at the Chequered Flag’s Monday quiz.

Arsenal supporter and quiz fan Phill, who trains CCTV operators in his day job, said he was ‘absolutely delighted’ with his £334 winnings.

Car dent: teenager suspected

A WHITE Fiat Panda was damaged while parked in Pytchley Road, Kettering overnight on Friday 19 December.

Sometime between 7.30pm and 7.45am the next morning, offenders kicked the car causing a large dent, removed a wing mirror and scratched the paint work.

It is believed a white teenager, who was part of a larger group of teenagers, was responsible for the damage.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information about the incident. Call them on: 101, or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Assault at pedestrian crossing

A MAN was assaulted at a pedestrian crossing in Studfall Avenue, Corby on Saturday January 3, about 4pm.

The man approached a white Transit van which had stopped at the crossing between Darley Dale Road and Dovedale Road.

An argument took place between the driver and the pedestrian, who was assaulted by the motorist – a white man, about 5ft 5in and of stocky build. He was in his 30s with black hair and a moustache. If you witnessed the incident, call police on: 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Play among giant insects!

Make sure you can vote

WITH around 100 days to go until the UK Parliamentary and Local Government elections, Northamptonshire residents are reminded they need to have registered by Monday April 20 to vote.

On Thursday May 7 voting will take place in all Parliamentary constituencies of the UK to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) and for local councillors.

To be able to vote, you must be registered and you can do it online at: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote All you need is your National Insurance number, date of birth and address to register online.

Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, commented: “Last year, the Government rolled out Individual Electoral Registration across the UK, which means each individual voter is now responsible for registering their own vote.

“Previously, one registration form was sent to each property with the names of all eligible voters included on it, but now each resident must register individually.

“For the most part, residents were automatically transferred over to the new register as their identities were confirmed, using data held by the Department for Work and Pensions.

“At East Northamptonshire Council, we have recently written to all households in the district providing details of who is currently registered at those properties. However, for those who have not been included, it’s important they provide their details as soon as possible so that they can vote in this year’s elections.”

A few days after completing your online form, you will receive a letter confirming that your registration was successful or asking for more information if that is required.

If you have provided your email address or phone numbers, you may be contacted that way instead.

Have a say on town’s future

WELLINGBOROUGH Council is starting a consultation to give residents a say on plans for development in the borough.

The council is preparing a new local plan to show where growth – such as housing, jobs, green spaces, retail and infrastructure – will happen in the future.

A six-week consultation began this week – until March 9 – to give anyone who lives or works in the borough a chance to comment.

A local plan is a collection of documents that, when taken together, are used to steer future development and regeneration, and guide decisions on planning applications. When adopted, Wellingborough’s plan will cover the borough up to 2031.

The local plan will be made up of two separate documents, with part one being the North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy (JCS), covering Wellingborough, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Corby and setting out the strategy for the whole area; and part two the Plan for the Borough of Wellingborough (PBW), which gives more details about specific sites for development within the town and surrounding villages.

The council is working on part two – the PBW – at the moment.

The plan is at an early stage and the consultation includes questions about whether the issues and challenges identified in the document, as well as the options given for specific sites, are the correct ones to take forward to the next stage.

The consultation is available on the council’s website: www. wellingborough.gov.uk and a number of exhibitions will also be held in the town centre. Council officers will be on hand on Wednesday February 4 and Saturday February 7 in the Swansgate Centre, as well as Friday February 6 in Morrisons, to explain the local plan process and answer questions.

Cllr Peter Morrall, chairman of the council’s services committee, said: “The consultation is important to ensure that our new plan reflects the aspirations of the community.”

Making merry – and memories

HAPPY MEMORIES and good friendships have been forged over the years since the first coach set out in 1972 on a trip organised by the not-for-profit Wondertours Community Transport.

So says organiser David Fursdon, who reports that two excursions this spring will mark this 43rd year of days out by coach. He told Extra Local: “On Easter Saturday April 4, historic Gloucester is the destination – a city with so much to see and do. And a double destination trip is heading for Newbury and Reading on Saturday May 16, offering sightseeing and shopping.

“Due to demand, two coaches are being laid on for both excursions. The fare is just £16 per person for both trips.”

Pick up points are Gretton Village Hall, Weldon Londis Store, Weldon Furniture Shop, Corby Jamb, Corby Saxon Crown and Kettering Telford Lodge. Information folders and maps will be provided so everyone makes the most of their days out. To book and for further details, call or text Gretton-based organiser David Fursdon on: 07790 197220.

He added: “Regular and new passengers are welcome onboard.

Do join us as we carry on coaching in 2015 – many friendships have been made; Wondertours offer a unique social get-together for so many people. Passengers get to visit places normally out of their reach, but they return with happy memories.”

YOUNGSTERS in the Oakley Vale area have been celebrating this month following the official opening a new ‘Land of the Giants’ play

of the funding for the new £130,000 play facility, which is suitable for all ages. WREN is a not-for-profit business that helps benefit those who live close to landfill sites by awarding grants for community, conservation and heritage projects.

The new area has a ‘Land of the Giants’ theme – all the play equipment is based around giant insects for nature-loving youngsters to enjoy.

Corby Borough Council’s lead member for community, Cllr John McGhee, said: “We are very

area on Butland Road.

A £75,000 grant was awarded by WREN through the Landfill Communities Fund and Corby Borough Council added the reminder

pleased to have officially opened up the new play facility in Oakley Vale – it is another fantastic addition for the youngsters in this community.

‘Anything to encourage our youngsters to play safely outside is definitely something we should be doing, so we are very thankful for the support from WREN to be able to complete this project.

‘It is great to see that the play equipment is already very popular in the area and I’m sure it will bring years of fun for many families.”

COMING UP...

AT THE NEWLANDS CENTRE events for all the family to enjoy Saturday 31 January 11am to 4pm

Just Want to be Your Teddy Bear!

You “Can’t help falling in love” with this Valentine’s Day event.

Elvis will be in the building and shoppers can have a picture taken with ‘the King’ and a Giant teddy to dedicate to their loved ones. The romantic album will be placed on the Centre’s Facebook page and we will turn ‘like’ into ‘love’ by presenting the most ‘liked’ dedications with Valentine’s goodies for their loved ones including the giant teddy.

Valentine’s Day Saturday 14 February

Thursday 19 February 11am to 4pm

CRAFTS FOrmum At Half Term, children are invited to choose a potted plant, then decorate a plant pot for their Mother.

Mother’s Day Sunday 15 March

Children pose with their posy and have their pictures placed in our Facebook album with families invited to vote for their favourite pot.

The most liked and commented picture wins a gift for one proud mum!

If you are a local school and wish to take part in our Red Nose Day activities email: kim@messagespr.co.uk

Friday 13 March 11am to 4pm

RED NOSE DAY We’re ‘funny for money’ for the day!

Children from local schools are invited to the Centre to entertain our shoppers and raise money for Comic Relief for local and international causes.

Models are our 2014 Modelsearch Finalists.

Look out for Modelsearch 2015 in September this year!

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Woman in crash

WITNESSES are being asked to come forward after a serious accident on the A43 in Kettering on Tuesday January 13.

The incident occurred at about 4.15pm on the A43 northbound (formerly the A6003), about half a mile north of the Harvester restaurant and Holiday Inn. A black Audi A4, driven by a 78-yearold woman from Corby, was travelling towards Corby when, for reasons yet unknown, it left the road and came to rest in a ditch. The driver was taken to University Hospital Coventry.

Call the Drivewatch Hotline on: 0800 174615 or police on: 101.

Snare kills fox

LOCAL pet owners are being warned to take care after a fox died when it was caught in an illegal trap.

The male fox was found on land at the back of Corby Road in Weldon on Sunday January 18 in what RSPCA inspectors say was a home-made snare.

The RSPCA is now warning pet owners in the area to look out in case there are more traps. RSPCA inspector Polly Underwood said: “The injuries this fox suffered were absolutely horrific. We are very concerned that someone is building homemade snares. As well as appealing for witnesses to this appalling incident we also warn people to be on the lookout for these traps as this could’ve easily caught someone’s pet dog or cat.

“People need to be aware they leave themselves open to prosecution if they are not abiding by the laws and guidelines on trapping animals.”

Contact the RSPCA Inspector Appeal Line on: 0300 123 8018.

Parked bike taken

A MOUNTAIN bike was stolen from outside the Farmfoods shop in Northall Street, Kettering, sometime between 5.50pm and 6.20pm on Tuesday January 6.

It was an orange Voodoo model with a black and white saddle.

If you have any information about the incident, call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

Time to look back

HISTORY has been brought home by the Corby Heritage Forum via the latest exhibition at the Heritage Centre, looking back on the Corby Old Village.

Until Sunday February 7, the exhibition shows the buildings that were lost during a large rebuild in the 1950s. It also looks at the places people worked, where they worshipped and where they were taught – many of these establishments are now gone but volunteers have brought together a display using maps and photographs to recreate the lost village.

Corby Borough Council’s Heritage Champion, Cllr John McGhee, said: “Corby is a town full of rich history and this latest exhibition is bound to bring back some fond memories of how the village once looked, even though we are still extremely fond of how the Old Village stands today. Hopefully, people of all ages will come along, whether it’s for a time of nostalgia or to be educated on the Old Corby.”

The Corby Heritage Centre is open Monday to Friday, 1-4pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. Entry free.

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Groups donate cash to hospital PATIENTS and staff at Kettering General Hospital are to benefit from donations of hundreds of pounds by two local organisations.

Kettering Rugby Football Club (KRFC) has given a cheque for more than £800, and Kettering Freemasons donated £600. The hospital’s charity officer, Christina Kelly, said: “It’s wonderful that the charity has received support from two generous organisations and that a range of patients, departments and staff across the trust will benefit. We are hugely grateful for both contributions.”

KRFC President Robert Wheeler and his wife Lisa raised a total of £805.63 for KGH Stroke Unit by

holding a ‘KRFC Ladies Lunch’ in November and nominating KGH Stroke Unit to be the beneficiary.

Lisa and Bob said they were delighted with the total and very proud of all the support they received from mums, wives and girlfriends who donated on the day.

Robert said: “We decided to support the KGH Stroke Unit because it provides such an important resource to local people who are recovering from this very serious condition.”

Cranford Ward matron, Kirsty Mitchinson, said: “The £805.63 is going to be put to excellent use in developing a small garden area at the back of Cranford Stroke

KETTERING RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENTATION: From left, Tracey Ingram, Shirley Newman, Robert Wheeler, Lisa Wheeler, John Newman and Michaela Marlow.

LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE PRESENTATION: From left, Charles Marson, Shirley Newman, Barry Rogers, David Watson, Tracey Ingram and John Newman.

Unit, for stroke patients to design, the Recreation Hall Fund. tend and sit in as part of their Lodge of Perseverance charity rehabilitation and enjoyment, steward, Barry Rogers, said: where they are capable, and to “Kettering General Hospital plays help restore their confidence a vital part in the lives of many following a stroke. people from Kettering and the “We want to thank the rugby surrounding area. club for supporting us and helping “We felt that in different ways to improve care for local people each of the six funds were of who have had strokes.” equal importance and therefore Kettering Freemasons – the decided that our donation should Lodge of Perseverance No 455 – be split equally between them. As have kindly donated a cheque for local Freemasons we are keen to £600 to the hospital trust. support local deserving causes.”

The £600 is made up of £100 for The cheque was presented to each of the six charities nominated KGH by the Lodge of Perseverance

by John Newman Hairdressing & charity steward, Barry Rogers, Beauty when they organised their and Lodge representatives David ‘Walk It! Jog It! Run It! Cycle It!’ Watson and John Newman to event at Brixworth Country Park Charles Marson representing the last July.

Revive the Recreation Hall Fund, The six KGH funds to benefit Christina Kelly KGH charity are: Cardiac Fund, Ophthalmology fundraising officer, Tracey Ingram Fund, Stroke Unit Fund, Colorectal representing the Stroke Unit Fund Fund, Wish List Fund and Revive and Shirley Newman.

Keeping the memory alive COMMUNITIES showed their respects last weekend, marking Holocaust Memorial Day. Corby Borough Council and members of the public held a commemorative event in the Corby Cube on Sunday, on the theme: ‘Keep the Memory Alive’, with readings from local students from Lodge Park Academy as well as a testimony from Holocaust survivor, Rudi Oppenheimer.

And in Wellingborough, one of 70 candles nationwide marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was lit in a special service in the town’s Swanspool Gardens.

Wellingborough was chosen from hundreds of applications to light one of the candles, which were created by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor. Wellingborough mayor Cllr Jim Bass said: “It is an honour to have been selected to be part of this nationwide commemoration.

Holocaust Memorial Day is a chance to remember those who were persecuted and perished at the hands of the Nazis, as well as in more recent genocides. It is vital that we remember and reflect upon the horrors of the past, and be reminded where hatred, racism and victimisation can ultimately lead.”

This year is also the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia.

The commemoration in

Corby was organised by local councillor Sean Kettle, who said: “This year’s theme is ‘Keep the Memory Alive’ and helps people to understand and remember what so many people went through and what can happen when politics of hate and division are not challenged.

“By remembering and realising how people suffered through these atrocities we can hopefully help prevent anything like this happening again.”

RUDI Oppenheimer was born in 1931 in Berlin and lived there with his parents and his older brother Paul until he was four years old.

In June 1943, Rudi and his family were rounded up and sent to the transit camp Westerbork, situated in the north-east of Holland, not far from the German border.

Rudi’s father had registered Rudi’s sister, Eve, as a British subject with the Swiss embassy in Amsterdam in June 1942, because Eve had been born in the UK. Rudi’s family were now classified as ‘Exchange’ Jews, which meant they might be exchanged for Germans interned

Schoolboy injured by the Allies and were to be exempt from measures taken against other Jews.

This status allowed Rudi and his family to remain in Westerbork until February 1944 when, after seven months in the camp, the Oppenheimer family were deported to Bergen-Belsen in Germany. Rudi was 12.

On April 10, 1945, on the last train to leave Bergen-Belsen, they awoke on the train to find that the SS guards had gone – Rudi, Paul and Eve recognised soldiers from the Red Army and realised that they had been liberated. They managed to get to Leipzig with the help of the Russians, and from here they began their return journey to Holland. In June 1945, almost exactly two years after their deportation from Amsterdam, they arrived in Maastricht.

The Oppenheimer children had a relative in England so came here soon after. Rudi is now retired and gives talks around the country about his early life.

Have your say and chance to win shopping CORBY residents can win a £20 shopping voucher to spend in Asda, Tesco or the Co-op by filling out a questionnaire about the borough.

The form will be entered

into a prize draw and has been organised by the Corby Community Safety Team.

A display and ballot box to post your questionnaire will in the Cube reception area until Friday February 13.

A BOY aged 12 was grabbed and pushed to the ground by a stranger outside a school in Wellingborough.

The boy was walking along Broadway with a group of friends at about 9am on Tuesday January 14 when he accidentally bumped into a man passing by.

The man, who was in his 30s, then grabbed the boy and threw him to the ground, leaving him with an injured wrist.

The assault happened between Broadway and The Drive. The man was white, bald and was wearing black sunglasses, a black baseball cap and a blue body warmer.

Call Northamptonshire Police on: 101, or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

Hotel: cash stolen

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after cash and cheques were stolen in a burglary at Rothwell House Hotel, Bridge Street, Rothwell, in the early hours of Saturday January 17.

Between 4.30am and 5.10am, a man was seen entering the hotel while another man stayed outside. Both men then walked off in the direction of Nationwide.

They were wearing dark clothing with hoods up and their faces were covered with scarves. They were both about 6ft.

Officers would particularly like to speak to the drivers of two cars and a cyclist who are believed to have been passing through Bridge Street around the time of burglary.

Contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101, or give information anonymously to Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.

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The light fantastic!

A SPARKLING display of Christmas lights has helped boost the coffers of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.

More than £800 was raised through donations received for the Christmas lights display at the Clements’ family home in Clay Lane, Gretton.

Neighbour David Fursdon commented: “Their house and garden made a spectacular display throughout the festive season and were enjoyed by everyone who went along to see them.

“Thank you to one and all who donated money and a big well done to the Clements family for all their hard work laying on their Christmas lights – simply fantastic!”

Charity goods stolen

A COMMUNITY centre in Kettering was broken into and hundreds of pounds of damage caused by the burglars.

Melton Road Community Centre was entered sometime between 10am on Sunday December 28 and 11am on Sunday January 4.

After forcing open doors to the building, the thieves broke open a number of cupboards and it is believed they took a number of items belonging to a charity that helps disabled people.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about this incident, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 55511.

Challenger is assaulted

A MAN aged 45 was assaulted in a garage/ parking area in Prince Court, Princes Street, Kettering, on Sunday January 4. He had challenged a group of men who were drinking in the area and throwing beer cans on the floor.

The men knocked the victim down and assaulted him, leaving him with facial injuries.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, which happened between 5.45pm and 6pm, and who may have any information regarding it.

The offenders were three white men in their 20s and one was wearing a hooded top. They are believed to have been speaking with Polish accents.

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Concerns mount over condition of historic hotel building THE condition of Kettering’s Royal Hotel has been causing concern.

Northamptonshire County Councillor Mick Scrimshaw wrote to Kettering Borough Council requesting a meeting and asking that representatives from Kettering Civic Society and the Kettering Town Preservation Society might also be involved, to hear what action is being taken to ensure the building remains safe.

Local residents are worried that cracks have appeared at the rear of the hotel in West Street. No-one answered the telephone at the hotel when Extra Local rang several times for comment.

In a note to the council, Cllr Scrimshaw asked what powers the borough council, as the planning authority, may have and if any action or discussions with the owners had taken place. He told Extra Local: “The Royal Hotel is a prominent and historically significant building in Kettering and we

need our council to take action to safeguard its future.”

The concern was echoed by the chairman of the Kettering Preservation Society, Kevin Rush, who wrote on the society’s website: “It has been suggested many times to contact the owners, even though they are a private enterprise, and suggest helping them raise funds for restoration. It is a huge building and needs serious help. It is a Grade two listed building, a massive part of our history, especially when it was the White Hart.

“It still is very important; not only will the building be aesthetically pleasing when restored, it is a very prominent part of the street scene.

“We need to get more involved.”

The borough council’s letter to the society stated: “We are aware of the condition of the Royal Hotel and carry out regular inspections of it. These are focused on the

Help fight crime

Thank you Barbara and friends GENEROUS support by people living in and around Rushden has resulted in an award being presented to their local Royal British Legion.

The Rushden branch has been given the Albert Franklin Memorial Cup. Branch representative, Major (Retired) Jake Baker, told Extra Local: “This is awarded to a large branch within the county of Northamptonshire that has increased the most amount of funds raised from the previous year’s Poppy Appeal to the current year’s.

“Thanks to the generous donations made by the people of Rushden and neighbouring villages, a sum of £40,549.12p has been raised and more is still being donated.

“The picture here shows Poppy Appeal organiser Barbara Clark accepting the cup. Barbara has modestly emphasised that if it were not for her husband Alan and her great team of fundraisers, the branch would not have achieved such a great result.

“We put it to her that much was sheer hard work by her, too!”

She was presented with the award by branch chairman Paul Mills.

GREAT RESULT: Barbara Clark and Royal British Legion Rushden Branch president and standard bearer David Hawker show off the award.

Taxi driver had not renewed licence A TAXI driver has been prosecuted by Wellingborough Council for driving without a valid licence or valid insurance.

The taxi firm he worked for was also taken to court.

David Lettin, of Finedon, and Road Runner Taxi, of Mill Road, Wellingborough, were routinely inspected by council licensing officers last May. The officers saw from company records that Mr Lettin – who turned up for work while the inspection was taking place – was driving for Road Runner despite his private hire driver’s licence expiring three weeks earlier. Not having the licence invalidated his vehicle insurance.

Amanda Wilcox, licensing manager at Wellingborough Council, said: “This case came about simply because neither the driver nor the operator checked the expiry date of Mr Lettin’s licence. We send out renewal documentation to drivers several weeks before expiry and we expect operators to have controls in place to prevent

POLICE are appealing for information after a fraud took place at a One Stop Shop in Churchill Way, Burton Latimer, on Tuesday December 16.

Two men entered the shop at about 7.30pm and asked to change a large sum of money for smaller notes.

During the conversation, the offenders repeatedly changed their minds about what they wanted, confusing the shop staff. One of the men further confused by asking about various forms.

Officers believe the offenders deliberately set out to confuse the shop workers before making off with more cash than they arrived with.

Both men were Asian and of medium build.

Police hope anyone who saw these men acting suspiciously will call: 101 or Crimestoppers, IMPROVEMENT work to Kettering’s Westfield Gardens, situated at the east edge anonymously, on: 0800 555 111. of Meadow Road Park, is now underway, aiming to make the area more open and attractive and to improve safety there.

BURGLARS broke into a building on a Corby Over the years, the area has become industrial estate and also tried to force their overgrown and enclosed, which may have way into the unit next door. contributed to anti-social behaviour. The The unit in Alexandra Court on the Earlstrees measures to address community safety issues Industrial Estate was broken into sometime involve removal of some trees, hedges and between 6pm on Monday January 5 and 9am the bushes as well as some pruning and tidying. following morning.

This will ensure the historic Westfield House The thieves took a computer and an air will be on view. conditioning unit.

Local residents, particularly those living At the same time, efforts were made to break at Westfield House, will still see some trees, into a neighbouring building, but the thieves but will also be able to view the whole open were not successful. space down to Northfield Avenue. Residents Witnesses, or anyone with any information of the nearby sheltered accommodation at The about these incidents, can call Northamptonshire Lawns will also have a more open area to walk Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111. through.

unlicensed drivers working for them; if they don’t comply we won’t hesitate to take action.”

Both Mr Lettin and Road Runner were prosecuted and appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court on January 12, and pleaded guilty to two offences each.

Road Runner Taxi was fined £500 for allowing Lettin to drive the licensed vehicle without a valid private hire driver’s licence and £500 for invalid insurance cover on the vehicle.

It was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £50 and the council’s costs of £656 – a total of £1,706.

The company had been cautioned for similar offences in 2012, when under different ownership.

Mr Lettin was fined £220 for driving a private hire vehicle without holding a valid private hire driver’s licence and £325 for driving with invalid insurance cover, plus victim surcharge of £32 and £85 costs and six penalty points on his driving licence.

Town centre gardens are being restored

Industrial units burgled

potential danger that the property may present. As a consequence, we have from time to time required works to be carried out to remove an identified danger.

“The issue of improving the general condition of the building is a slightly different matter and not simple, as it is a large building with a number of defects that could potentially make the remedial works very costly. Although the condition of the property and its on going maintenance is the responsibility of the owners, officers are also in the process of considering whether there may be ways that could assist in addressing its general condition.

“At the current time, there is no clear way forward in relation to possible remedial measures and consequently, I don’t believe a meeting would offer any benefit.

“However, this is a matter we will continue to pursue and monitor.”

When this work has been completed the whole area will be reviewed and a design prepared for future planting, as well as appropriate repairs to any retained terraces, steps or retaining walls. The aim is to retain the main central steps and paths at each side, although the smaller steps may be removed.

Guy Holloway, head of community services at Kettering Borough Council, said: “As well as the benefit to local residents, the work to Westfield Gardens will also benefit town centre visitors. It provides a nearby green space where they can relax, have a picnic and let their children play on the adjacent play area.”

Councillor Mark Dearing, Kettering Borough Council’s portfolio holder for Environment, said: “We are confident the proposed work will indeed improve the area for town centre visitors and local residents as well as opening this valuable green space.”

YOUTH workers are being urged to ensure young Northamptonshire people become ‘Fearless’ in the fight against crime.

Two training sessions are to be held at Police Force Headquarters in Wootton Hall, Northampton, on Tuesday February 17 – at 10am-1pm and at 1.30pm-4.30pm.

The sessions are aimed at those working with young people, including police, teachers and volunteers.

Supported the county council, the training will discuss how Fearless can work with young people and talk about crime.

Fearless.org was launched nationally in April 2010 and is a website run by the independent charity Crimestoppers.

Kiran Dhanda, East Midlands regional manager for Crimestoppers, said: “When someone contacts us we do not ask for their name or take any personal details. We do not trace calls/ IP addresses and we do not record our calls. Those who give information do not have to give a statement to police or go to court. We have never broken our promise of anonymity.”

Welcome trustee

THE Travers Foundation – a charity which helps 13 to 30-year-olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts – has appointed a new trustee.

John Leslie (pictured), a project manager, joins the team that includes local businessman and foundation founder Terry Forsey and athlete William Sharman.

John has previously been a member of the Round Table movement and has acted as local fundraising chairman.

He has already helped the Travers Foundation in organising the Dance Around Your Handbags retro disco fundraisers in 2013 and 2014, the Rock ’n‘ Roll With Laughter music and comedy show in 2013 and the Jive Honey concert at Gretton Music Festival in 2014.

Terry Forsey said: “I extend a warm welcome to John. His skills as a project manager are just what we need to help us organise the fundraising events we run throughout the year. We’re very much looking forward to continuing to work with him.”

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Thank Cromwell for the boot and shoe trade LOCAL 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 charts the rise and fall of the local boot and shoe industry – and welcomes its resurgence.

Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@ extranewspapers.co.uk NASEBY – 15 miles from Corby as the crow flies – is where ‘Prince Rupert of the Rhine’ and his Bluecoats made a stand against Oliver Cromwell’s new model army of Roundheads, during the climatic battle of the 1645 Civil War. Although the Bluecoats fought to the last man, the King’s cause never recovered from the crushing slaughter. Some 200 female camp followers were butchered, Cromwell allowing this on the grounds of ‘moral principle’.

The Cromwell table seen below was originally in Naseby’s Shuckburgh House (formerly an inn) and was moved to All Saints Church. It was the table at which

Protestant newcomers. Oliver Cromwell also placed a huge order for boots for his army, which back then were made in sheds and kitchens in people’s homes; it was a huge cottage industry. The order was for 4,000 pairs of shoes and 600 pairs of boots for the soldiers in Lord Essex’s army who were serving in Ireland. Somehow, the bills for the boots and shoes were never paid. This really ‘kicked off’ the boot and shoe industry in Northants, which thrived until the 1980s when cheap Chinese imports pulled the rug out from under the shoe trade. However, in the past few years there has been a revival.

Northamptonshire is the home to some of the biggest players of high-end boot and shoe designers, such as Cheaney and Sons, Crockett and Jones (recently appearing on the TV programme ‘Flog It’), and Pradaowned Church’s. Northampton Museum has evidence that King John ordered a pair of boots here in 1213. In the recent James Bond film, 007 wore a pair of Northamptonshire shoes in Skyfall. There is now a huge resurgence in bespoke shoes and boots, which range in price from £250 for a classic pair of brogues to £1,000 for a pair of bespoke NO OIL PAINTING: Oliver Cromwell. boots.

A couple of years back on the island of Crete, I had a bespoke leather travel bag made for £140, a birthday present.

Chatting with the leather workers, I was instantly recognised as coming from Northamptonshire; the quality of our workmanship is truly CROMWELL’S TABLE: The nine-foot long oak table world wide. The first Dr is now located at All Saints Church, Naseby.

Martens boots in the Cromwell supposedly sat down UK came out on 1 April 1960 after routing the enemy and (known as style 1460 and still finished the meal he had been in production today), with an eight-eyelet oxblood-coloured in the middle of eating.

The Hind Hotel in smooth leather design with the Wellingborough is a 17th century unmistakeable yellow laces. Dr coaching inn and was a resting Martens boots were made in the point for a large contingent of Cobbs Lane factory in Wollaston.

Steve Pateman’s factory Oliver Cromwell’s army before it marched into battle at Naseby. in Earls Barton looks not The generals met at The Hind to much different to any other discuss strategy before the battle.

Indeed it is reputed that Cromwell may have stayed at The Hind.

In 1642, Northampton and the surrounding area had managed to secure a huge order for boots and shoes needed by soldiers in Ireland, where Catholic aristocrats were rebelling against English and Scottish

BESPOKE: Above, ‘kinky’ boots inspired a Hollywood film.

Northamptonshire boot or shoe workshop . . . except that it provided the inspiration for a Hollywood-backed movie comedy, Kinky Boots. It all came from desperate times, when Steve – faced with seeing his SAUCY SUMMER: Above, the Corby-based band St Cecilia had a big hit with ‘Leap Up and Down’, even though family shoe-making business the lyrics were deemed inappropriate by the BBC because of the use of the word ‘knickers’. Top left, lead singer going down the tubes like many Les Smith, who Tom Bingham worked with at a shoe factory in Kettering. other county firms in the UK heart of footwear manufacture – took an alternative route to save his livelihood by making transvestites kinky boots.

I did my time in the shoe trade, in the days when you could walk into a job on Monday and walk out again on Friday knowing you had endless offers of employment. One of my fondest memories was the time I spent with Les Smith, who was on the back tacking machine behind Dodson & Horrell Feed Specialist for over 70 years me at Tite and Garfirth shoe factory in Kettering, Les went on to become the lead singer with Complete range ofMon—Sat Dodson &8.30-5.30 Horrell feeds Open hours St Cecilia, a Corby band that Countryside range, Horse, Chudleys dog feed Sun & Bank holidays 9.00 - 2.00 had the hit record ‘Leap up and Manor farm Granaries caged & wild bird feed down (wave your knickers in the Tel 01933 461539 air) in 1971’. RIP, Les. - 2 Spencer Raptor feed & 1small animalStreet feed & accessories The resurgence is most Ringstead, for Kettering, NN14 4 BX Everything the Horse & Rider welcome and, by producing www.dodsonandhorrellcountrystore.co.uk Poultry feeders & drinkers shoes and boots of high quality, Northamptonshire will Electric Fencing, Stable Equipment continue to stay ahead of cheap Complete range of Dodson & Horrell feeds Excellent range of fishing equipment imports – I for one do not mind Countryside range, Horse, Chudleys dog feed plus over 400 baitscaged to choose from paying a bit extra for shoes that Manor farm Granaries & wild bird feed keep water out and last (excuse Gift areafeed equestrian jewellery, parry Raptor & small animal feed Bryn & accessories

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Pet’s beating time - February is National Heart Month February is National Heart Month, which aims to encourage people to think about their heart health, but vet charity PDSA is asking owners to stop and think about their pet’s heart too.

Elaine Pendlebury, PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, says: “Just like humans, pets can suffer from heart disease. A balanced diet, appropriate exercise and regular veterinary check-ups will help to keep their heart healthy, as well as detecting any heart problems early on.”

Overweight pets are more at risk of heart disease, so if your pooch or puss is carrying a few extra pounds, ask your vet about how to help them lose weight. Some practices even run slimming clubs for pets, which can be a great help. Cutting out treats and unsuitable food is a good place to start – their begging eyes may be hard to resist, but would they really thank you if they knew how it would affect their health in years to come?

Regular checkups at the vet are also recommended, at least once a year but more often for pets that are older or have other health problems. As pets age they can become more prone to certain diseases, so more frequent checks will ensure any potential problems with vital organs, such as the heart, can be picked up quickly.

If your pet hasn’t been to the vet for more than 12 months, show your love by making an appointment.

The vet will check their general health, which will include a heart assessment to check the rate and rhythm.

Sometimes, even with the best of care, pets cannot avoid heart problems. Diagnosis in the early stages, such as picking up a heart murmur, can increase the chances of successfully managing heart disease.

Signs of heart disease can include • Stopping whilst out on a walk • Laboured breathing or breathlessness • Restlessness at night • Coughing, especially during or after exercise or excitement • A bloated stomach (caused by fluid build up in the abdomen) “Although heart disease cannot be cured, it can often be successfully managed , “ added Elaine.

“Appropriate diet and exercise plus a consistent daily routine that avoids any unnecessary changes and stresses will help. Frequent check-ups from the vet are also essential to stabilise any heart condition, all of which should help to create a good quality of life.”

PDSA is on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue this vital work. For more pet care tips log onto www.pdsa.org.uk

Wonderful Winter Pet Tips The winter months are upon us again, so with the arrival of the cold weather and seasonal celebrations, we thought we’d look at how the winter months effect pets.

Central heating is a must for most of us in the winter months and many a pet also enjoys the bliss of laying in front of a fire or wood burner too.

Flea eggs also love the warmth that now envelops homes, so if cats and dogs have not been treated with a preventative flea treatment that sterilizes flea eggs, you may be joined by some unwanted houseguests.

Seasonal scented flowers, candles and plug in diffusers also tend to come out at this time of year and are a common cause of skin allergies along with dust mites, fleas and mould. If you see your pet chewing at their paws, rubbing there face, shaking their head and ears or generally scratching excessively after the introduction of any of these types of products, you should stop using them immediately and seek advice from your vets.

If you want to treat your cat this Christmas (or simply distract them from destroying the Christmas tree), buy them an extra tall scratching post, so that they can fully stretch up it and get maximum enjoyment. And for any cat that still needs a bit of persuasion deploy Dad’s Monopoly tactic (cheat) – a sprinkling of catnip should do the trick!

Planning a party and have animals that get nervous or scared by strangers, large groups or loud noises (this can also manifest as aggression or attention seeking behaviour), or if you have recently had a new furry edition to the family?

Ensure your pet has a quiet area where it can be away from people if it wants. Dogs especially when they are young tend to like a small space they can call their own so using a dog crate and covering with a blanket in a quite room is ideal.

Remember, it’s not just floor space that can seem huge when you are that small but also the height to the ceiling.

Young pets often also find a warm hot water bottle or soft toy that they can cuddle up to comforting, some also like a ticking clock as the rhythmic noise can be comforting like their mother’s heart beat.

Investing in a pheromone diffuser may be a good option for both young and old cats and dogs, these simply plug into an electrical socket and emit an odourless pheromone that calms and reduces pet stress.

Owners of mice, guinea pigs etc... as well as birds, should consider covering cages with a warm blanket over night to retain heat.

Reptile tanks will require increases in ambient temperatures or for them to be moved away from areas where heat is lost, such as windows and doors.

Turning our attention to outside… frosty winter walks with your dog can be magical, but dangerous if near water. Always walk dogs on the lead when near water during periods of low temperatures as ice does not always freeze evenly leaving weak spots in what may appear a solid surface.

Even once temperatures rise, ice takes longer to defrost on larger expanses of water and snow can mask the water’s true edge.

Dog coats are readily available in a wide variety of sizes, colours, styles and prices. This can make a dog that becomes resistant to being walked in the cold, enthusiastic again. Reflective/LED collars and accessories can also provide peace of mind when walking dogs off the lead in poorly lit areas or for locating the family cat that does not want to come in at night and is hiding in the garden.

Outside guinea pigs should be moved indoors for the winter months and you may want to consider moving outside rabbits into sheds or garages. They should always have increased amounts of hay in their bedding area during these period.

You can prevent water bottles from freezing by purchasing specially designed protective covers, however you should still inspect the spout daily for blockages.

Gritted paths and roads can cause contact allergies and make animals ill if the grit is consumed, so if you know your pet comes into contact with grit you should ensure you bathe their paws or protect them against contact using paw covers/boots.

And lastly, always keep antifreeze well out of your pets reach, it tastes delicious to them, but is deadly.

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Friends back together after 15 years on Heart 96-104 Katy Hill re-unites with Stuart Miles to host Heart Four Counties’ Breakfast Show

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Heart Four Counties has announced today that the TV and radio presenter Katy Hill will be the new co-host of its Heart Breakfast show with Stuart Miles, as regular host Natalie B steps down to have a baby.

Heart Breakfast with Stuart and Katy will launch at 6am on Monday 2 February and will see the pair re-unite fifteen years after they hosted the TV programme Blue Peter together. Stuart has been at the helm of the popular Heart Four Counties breakfast show show since 2010.

Katy Hill said: “I’m really looking forward to co-hosting Heart Breakfast as I’m a massive fan of Heart. To do it with one of my best mates is about as good as it gets and I can’t wait to join Stuart as we wake up Heart listeners every morning. Get ready for February 2 - it’s going to be lots of fun - I promise!”

Mark Sadler, managing editor of Heart Four Counties, said: “We are very excited to welcome Katy to Heart Breakfast with Stuart. Their close friendship means they’ve got a brilliant chemistry together, so our listeners are in for a real treat. We also send our best wishes to Natalie as she becomes a mum. I think Stuart has already been booked for baby-sitting duties!”

Welcome to February already! And with that comes Valentines Day! Plans? There are so many great places in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough arranging special Valentines evenings, it’s too good an opportunity to pass up, so make sure you get out and into town with that special person in your life, and have a great time!

If you listen to Heart Breakfast with Stuart & Natalie you will know that Natalie is expecting her first baby at the end of this month. We are so thrilled for her, but at the same time sad that she has left us already!

However, we are really excited about the new Heart Breakfast with Stuart Miles and Katy Hill! It's been 15 years since Stuart & Katy last worked together on Blue Peter and now they’re back together again, without a washing-up liquid bottle or any sticky back plastic in sight!

Katy, like Stuart, is also an experienced TV and Radio presenter, having started her career on BBC local radio, before moving into TV! She’s also mum to a 6-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son, and wife of producer & presenter Trey Farley.

Katy joined Blue Peter in June 1995, and was a regular host of the show until June 2000, during which time she worked with Stuart! She has also presented Live & Kicking, Top of the Pops, and had a regular weekend show on the radio in London, as well as a stint presenting what is now the Vodafone Big Top 40! She has also written for numerous magazines including a regular column for Cosmopolitan Hair & Beauty, Hello! and Closer, and has her own lifestyle and parenting blog at katyhill.com We’re already looking at getting Stuart & Katy out and about in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, so keep an eye on the column and we’ll let you know where they’re going to be!

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

Carry on coaching! ONE hundred and ten passengers were on board two coaches for all the Wondertours Community Transport day trips in 2014 – making it a record-breaking year with passenger numbers at a record high since the not-for-profit coaching events were first organised back in 1972. Organiser David Fursdon said: “We also ran two successful Wonder Weekends first to Torquay in the spring, visiting Tavistock and Newton Abbot via Dartmoor.

“Rhyl was the autumn break with a tour of Anglesey taking in James Pringle Weavers, Beaumaris and Menai Bridge Town. “Next year’s programme of days out will begin on Easter Saturday, April 4, through to Saturday November 28. Next year’s destinations will offer a great choice, visiting towns, cities, the seaside and scenic tours. Two coaches will again be laid on.

This would not be possible without the support from Carole and Mick Browett, who do a splendid job to help steward the coaches. “We continue to be run voluntarily – taking you further for less! Each trip

is carefully planned with information folders and maps provided to ensure everyone has happy times with us. “Two Wonder Weekends are also being arranged next year: the first is in the spring – April 17 to 20th – we return to Eastbourne with a new day out to Rye, Bexhill and Battle. Then, between October 30 and to November 2, we will go to a new resort, with full details being announced while we are in Eastbourne.

“Mystery lunch stops will be taken coming home, to round off the Wonder Weekends. “All day trips and weekends depart from Gretton Village Hall, Weldon Londis Store, Weldon Furniture Shop, Corby Jamb, Corby Town Centre and Kettering Telford Lodge. 2015 will be our 43rd year, maintaining the traditional, reliable, friendly service passengers enjoy from Wondertours. “A warm welcome to regular and new passengers to join us as we proudly ‘carry on coaching’!”

To get a copy of the 2015 programme, send a stamped addressed envelope now to: WTCT 2015, 9 Southfield Road, Gretton, Northants, NN17 3BX.

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 Feb, Tue 10 Feb, Tue 17 Feb, Tue 24 Feb, Tue 3 Mar, Tue 10 Mar Contact telephone: 01604 813445 CLASSES

Ghoulish, macabre – and hilarious: book now! REMEMBER the ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre? Members of Kettering-based KOS Musical Theatre Company are certainly getting to know the Addams family really well right now – they are rehearsing the musical comedy, with curtain up planned for the end of April.

The Addams Family production (music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice) is based on characters created by cartoonist Charles Addams. The Broadway show open in April 2010 and has proved a huge success around the world, despite initially negative reviews.

Local member Barbara Murkitt told Extra Local: “The KOS members are renowned for trying new shows and bringing a variety of works to the area – as was witnessed in recent years with their productions of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘The Full Monty’.

“The company of 40 playing members are already working hard at rehearsals and are having a ball! Book early to avoid being disappointed for this wonderful new musical – which will lift your spirits!

“It’s a screamingly funny musical and will have your fingers snapping, toes tapping and you all laughing at the hilarious libretto.”

The Addams Family will be presented at The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering (NN15 6PB), from Wednesday April 29 to Saturday May 2. Tickets, priced from £10, can be purchased from the box office on: 01536 414141, or online: www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk 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.

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

Kettering We’re back at the Newlands on Saturday 31st of January with our stall full of cat related goodies, please come along and support us, every penny will help us to feed the many cats and kittens we have in foster care throughout the Corby andand Kettering area.

9am - 4pm near the glass lifts. - Corby & District Cats Protection fundraising event - Newlands Shopping Centre, Gold Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8JA Lucy Porter - Finding modern life a bit difficult? Maybe you were born in the wrong era? In this show Lucy tries to find her rightful place in history. She ponders whether she’d rather be a bewhiskered Victorian explorer, a 1920s Hollywood starlet or Hatshepsut the Egyptian pharaoh. Fringe favourite, familiar from radio (The unbelievable Truth) and TV (Mock The Week, HIGNFY) “deliciously cutting” The Independent “A witty, thoughtful show delivered with winning ease and bucket loads of charm” The List “Impeccably punch lined anecdotes … Genuinely delightful” The Telegraph 8pm, doors 7.30pm Tickets £14 (£12 concessions) Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrews Church, corner Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG Saturday 31 January Tea Dance ballroom and sequence Everyone welcome with or without partners – come and put on your dancing shoes! 2.30-4.30 £3 Tea/coffee/cakes All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Contact telephone: 01536 522158 Sunday 1 February Kettering Vintage, Antiques & Collectors Bazaar With up to 80 exhibitors in one inside hall what better way to shop than here. From antiques including silver, jewellery, china to Vintage with clothing and accessory and furniture. There is something for everyone. Onsite catering and facilities.

Come and join us.

Early Entry 8.30 am £3.00 10.00am 4.00 pm £2.00 Sports Village Conference Centre, Thurston Drive, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6PB Contact telephone: 01636 676531

Friday 30 January: Quiz nightTeams of 4 people - just a bit of fun!

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All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR

Tuesday 3 February, 12.30pm: Monthly lunch served at Gretton Village Hall in Kirby Road. These long-running lunches are very popular and are being held on the first Tuesday of the month throughout 2015. Freshly prepared food is on the menu all for £4 per serving. Organisers welcome residents, ramblers and cyclists and anyone passing through Gretton to attend. An optional raffle is also run with proceeds going to the Gretton Village Hall improvement fund. For any further details, call Liz Watt: 01536 772328, or email: lizwatt263@btinternet.com

Saturday 31 January Corby & District Cats Protection fundraising event - Newlands Shopping Centre,

Saturday 7 February Rolling in the Aisles Comedy Club Our brand new, exclusive Comedy Club Night

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. will be launched on 7th Feb with a fantastic mixed bill of superb national talent, each show compered and hosted by our very own Nick Wills. Our first Club Night on 7th Feb will be headlined by Junior Simpson, a regular headliner at clubs all over the UK and in great demand internationally. He “has a boundless joy and exuberance that has audiences hooked with hilarity” also featuring Laura Lexx and Ben Van der Velde, and compered by Nick Wills.

8pm. Tickets £9 (£7 concessions).

Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrew’s Church, corner Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG Contact telephone: 01536 513858 Saturday 7 February: To Rome and many other places To Rome and many other places: An evening with Andy Sipple about his pilgrimage. £3 Tea/coffee and biscuits Raffle All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Saturday 7 February Table top sale Table top sale: sell your unwanted items at our table top sale £6 pitch/table - contact Richard on 01536 791414/07887 617978. Booking essential (set up from 8am) open to public 8.30-12 noon.

All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Saturday 7 February, Sat 21 March Kettering Vinyl , CD, and DVD Fairs Vinyl: CDs: DVDs: Tapes: Books: Memorabilia. 50’s to present.

Rock ’n roll, soul, progressive, films etc. Established dealers. Collections purchased or traded. Drinks and refreshments available.

Open from 8:00am to 15.00 pm.

Free Entry. Parish Hall, Market Place, Kettering, NN16 0AL, UK, Northamptonshire NN16 0AL Contact telephone: Open from 8:00am to 15.00 pm. Free Entry.

Saturday 7 February, Sat 7 March Craft and Vintage Fair at the Tithe Barn, Wellingborough Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft stalls. The goods, created by talented crafters range from Jewellery to Jam, and keepsakes to key-rings. There is always something to delight everyone! The Tithe Barn is in central Wellingborough and is a listed building of great interest in itself. There is a free car park adjacent to the barn, accessed through Morrison’s supermarket.

Refreshments are available so pop in for a cuppa and a cake, or a roll and soup. We have a different charity stall each time and welcome suggestions.

Free admission. We are open 10am4pm. Tel 07531 475653.

The Tithe Barn, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1AH Saturday 7 February and Sunday 8 February Lego - Build and Show 2015 2nd Desborough (URC) Scout

Group will be holding its annual LEGO Build and Show Weekend, Come along and build one of our 650+ LEGO kits we have available, or design your own model in the free build section. Once built the models are then placed on display around the Church There is a prize for the best free build model. There will be food and refreshments available.

Raffle. We provide the Lego you provide the imagination Dates, Times and Costs Saturday 7th Feb 10am - 4pm Sunday 8th Feb 12pm - 4pm Entry £1.50 per person per day, £5 for 4 People per day All Children must be accompanied by an adult Desborough United Reformed Church and Hall, Union St, Desborough, Northamptonshire NN14 2RH Contact telephone: 07876 593 999 Sunday 8 February Craft Fair & Table Top Sale Craft Fair and Table top sale Sunday 8th February Handmade crafts and gifts, crsytals, jewellery and various hand crafted goods and produce Open 11am - 4pm Local crafters and stallholders (some stalls still available) Free Admission Our Proceeds will be donated to NANNA. 11am - 4pm Admission Free Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club - 6 Westfields Terrace, Northamptonshire NN10 8BB Monday 9 February - 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, Northamptonshire NN15 7QA Friday 13 February - Poetry for Everybody An evening of light hearted and pleasant poetry with David Garrett guaranteed to make you laugh.

Previously performed on Radio 4.

Books and CD’s on sale on the night.

Raffle in aid oft he bell tower appeal Entry £3 includes light refreshments. 7.30pm until approx 9pm All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Saturday 14 February and Sunday 15 February Love Lyveden Weekend Fall in love with Lyveden this weekend by exploring the beautiful grounds and stunning views. Then treat yourself to a lovers’ cream tea

Jump and flip through the half term break! GO HEAD over heels for half term next month by booking sessions at Trampolining Camp at Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby. From Monday Frebruary 16 to Wednesday 18th, 12.30- 2pm and 2- 3.30pm, Corby Borough Council is holding the camp for youngsters aged six and above. All are welcome to go along to learn and develop some new skills – for beginners or improvers. Sessions cost £25 for three days.

To book, contact Corby Borough Council’s Sports Development Team on: 01536 464611, or email: sports. development@corby.gov.uk Craft brewery: official opening GLASSES are being raised in a special toast at lunchtime today (January 30) – the official opening of the new Craft Brewery at The Shoulder of Mutton pub in Chapel Road, Weldon (NN17 3HP). Joining landlord and landlady Bogdan and Rada and head brewer Graham Moorhouse are Andy Sawford MP for Corby and East Northants and Corby Mayor Anthony Dady, as well as members of CaMRA and pub regulars. Brewer Graham said: “The Shoulder has always been a great pub for beer lovers – I first came here as a teenager when there was a real buzz about the place. The bar was always packed, you could hardly move as villagers and steelworkers mixed easily, exchanging the stories of their day.

“Nearly 40 years later I still feel a great affinity to this special pub, it is unpretentious but still as proud and honest as it was then, the welcome is as warm as ever and the beer is always that little bit special.

“I first made beer aged 16 from malt extract from the local chemist and have continued to learn about the magic of the brewing process, enjoying the amber nectar to this day.

“To say things have moved on over the years is an understatement! There has been an explosion of available ingredients and techniques that make brewing an everyday pleasure and adventure. We have embraced these at the Shoulder and now brew all the beer the pub needs using the finest available English and Belgian malts and hops from four different continents; many of the varieties that we use weren’t even cultivated when the steelworks was in its prime.

“Craft beer is undergoing a tremendous renaissance and yet there are precious few brew pubs or even genuine real ale pubs in the area. The Shoulder is off the main road so we see the opportunity to further develop its unique selling point as a destination pub for real ale drinkers. There is an array of wholesome home cooked food here too, well worth going out of your way for.

“Since the brewery started in August 2014 we are seeing visitors from further afield, wanting to try both traditional and new world beers made right here in Weldon. The pub is centred around the local community, but welcomes all-comers with open arms.’’

Have you been on the wagon? IF you think ‘Dry January’ is a new concept, think again. The Victorian Temperance Movement was there first – and their members signed up to abstain from alcohol for a lifetime, not just a month! In Kettering, the Temperance Movement was very popular and during its most popular time claimed more than 1,000 teetotallers; more than anywhere else in Northamptonshire. Learn more about this fascinating history at The Manor House Museum’s ‘On the Wagon’ exhibition on now until next Saturday, which showcases recently discovered town treasures, in the form of eight Victorian and Edwardian portraits. Local people may remember that in 2011, seven framed portraits were discovered in the roof-space of Kettering Temperance Society’s offices, above the Extra Care Charity Shop, in Gold Street. After their discovery the portraits were donated to the museum. Large and imposing, the portraits depict members of Kettering Temperance Society. Six portraits are part of an original set of 16, commissioned in 1908, to be hung in the Temperance Hall. A seventh portrait had been added at a later date. However, an eighth portrait from the original set has since come to light – the whereabouts of the other nine remain unknown. The ones on display depict George Hawthorn, John Jenkinson, Nathaniel Newman, William Newman, Owen Robinson, James Toseland, Charles Pollard and Alfred Linnitt. The portraits still missing are of John Bryan, Joseph Hutchen, William Lewin, John Newman, William Parkinson, Frederick Smith, Nathaniel Smith, David Townsend and Frederic Wallis. When found, the portraits were dirty, damaged, and their condition too poor for them to go on immediate display. Now, having undergone specialist conservation, with funding awarded by Museum Development East Midlands, they are presented as part of ‘On the Wagon’, an exhibition exploring the story of temperance work in the borough.

Temperance groups aimed to rescue ‘unfortunates’, whose lives had been blighted by drink, teaching a better way of life through complete abstinence, known as ‘teetotalism’. However, it was a controversial topic, seeing across the country, and in Kettering itself, riotous behaviour as temperance advocates clashed with those who saw alcohol as an important social right.

The museum shows more about this fascinating movement and the exhibition runs until Saturday February 7. The Manor House Museum is situated in Sheep Street, Kettering and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am4.45pm. Entry is free.

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. for two in our Cottage Tea Room for just £7. 11 am - 4 pm last admission 3 pm. Normal admission charges Lyveden New Bield Harley Way Oundle near Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5AT Contact telephone: 01832 205158

the family. 7 pm for Three nights with a Saturday Matinee at 2pm.

All Tickets £8 The Masque Theatre at The Latimer Arts College, Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6SW Contact telephone: 01536 414141

Saturday 14 February: Dance The Night Away, Valentine’s Day event at Weldon Village Hall in Bridge Street, between 8pm and 11pm. Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and Jive dance music. Everyone welcome – entrance £5 on the door, including raffle tickets. Take along your own drinks and nibbles. For further details call Joan, on: 07718 519480 or email: guido@derosa. me.uk

Sunday 22 Februsry to Sunday 1 March - Snowdrop Week The massed, nodding, pure white heads of snowdrops that cloth several acres of the gardens at Deene are the surest sign that a new year in the life of the garden is here.

Over several years the snowdrops have been lifted and divided after flowering has finished, resulting in a truly spectacular show. A varied collection of the more unusual named snowdrops is being developed at Deene. One of the Head Gardener’s favourites, the ‘Blewbury Tart’, opens almost flat to reveal layer upon layer of green and white petticoats of petals. Others include the ‘Pusey Green Tip’, which has bold green markings on the outer petals. Unusually large snowdrop flowers are provided by ‘Caucasicus’ and ‘S. Arnott’. This spectacular event has become so popular that we have decided to open the beautiful gardens at Deene to the public for 8 consecutive days instead of two.

Gardens open 11am until 4pm Adults £4.00 Children F.O.C Deene Park Northamptonshire NN17 3EW

Saturday 14 February: Whist Drive at Great Easton Village Hall, 7.30pm start. An invitation to all whist players to join the whist drives on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year – a great value night out for £2.50 per person, which includes your game, raffle tickets and refreshments.

Good prizes to be won. For further details, call: 01536 770784.

Sunday 15 February . Harborough Coffee Concerts - The Soul of the Tango The Harborough Collective join forces with renowned bandoneon player Eduardo Garcia for a programme of dazzling tangoinfluenced repertoire. Eduardo, who was born in Argentina and now lives in Paris, is one of the world’s leading exponents of Tango and is lauded for his unassuming virtuosity as well as for his soulful mastery of this visceral instrument. Come and hear new tangos, traditional tangos and original tangos in thrilling arrangements featuring string quartet. Prepare to be seduced. Eduardo Garcia Bandoneon, David Le Page Violin, Catherine Leech Violin, Carmen Flores Viola, Nick Stringfellow Cello. Join the musicians after the concert for tea, coffee and delicious homemade cakes provided courtesy of Emerson and Wests of Market Harborough. A perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s weekend!

Tickets £11, concessions £9, accompanied children 8-18 free. To reserve seats in advance email info@ harboroughconcerts.co.uk or call 07903 020101. The Congregational Church, High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7JD Contact telephone: 07903 020101 Thursday 19 February to Sat 21 February - Dazzle! The United Theatre Group Kettering present the thrilling story of Poppy Pringle and the Dazzle Bay Fun Palace.

This Musical tells the story of Poppy Pringle who inherits a run-down seaside Fun Fair. In a Show packed with drama, music and humour.

Poppy leads the colourful band of fairground children to save it from the bad guys and the bulldozers and restore it to its former glory.

Come along to our Youth Theatre Show and enjoy an evening for all

Saturday 28 February: 50s and 60s Dance Party at Rushden Town Bowling Club, Northampton Road (NN10 6AN) – The Swivel Club charity fundraiser presents The Fortunes, 8pm-11.30pm, tickets £10. Supported by Bernie Keith and Johnny Red. Ticket hotline: 07738 080470 or more details via the bowls club: 01933 312680.

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 de-

tails 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 morn-

ing 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.

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.

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Blinkered beauty Nearly three quarters of men have no idea the lengths their wife or girlfriend goes to in order to look her best four in ten

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Nearly three quarters of men have no idea the lengths their wife or girlfriend goes to look her best, Georgina Stey looks at a recent poll.

The study of 1000 women and 1000 men carried out by QVS Beauty Tools Experts revealed that incredibly one in twenty women have never let their husband or boyfriend see them without a full face of make-up on. Most men are completely oblivious to the extensive beauty routine their other half goes through on a daily basis.

Among the pampering habits which escape men is waxing or bleaching of moustaches and extensive plucking of eyebrows, nose hair and chin whiskers; wearing push-up bras, false eyelashes and control pants were also tricks ladies confessed to resorting to as was covertly applying fake tan

and wearing hair extensions for extra volume.

The poll found that four in ten women said they purposely hide the gory details of their beauty regime from their man, with a third of women claiming they want to keepup the pretence that they always look great. A spokeswoman for QVS said: ‘‘All women will be able to relate to locking themselves in the bathroom to carry out top secret beauty tasks they don’t want their partner to know about. ‘‘Waxing or plucking unwanted hair and smothering yourself in fake tan aren’t particularly alluring things

• Seven in ten want to be kept in the dark about what their sweetheart gets up to behind the bathroom door.

• One in ten surprised that the love of their life wore cleavage enhancing bras, pants that sucked her or resorted to wearing a false tan.

• A quarter surprised that she used false nails, coloured contacts in her eyes or veneers on her teeth.

But it also emerged that a quarter of women said they would be left embarrassed if their partner caught them carrying out certain preening tasks, with shaving their bikini line, waxing or bleaching their facial hair and plucking nasal hairs being named as the most mortifying.

Fortunately three quarters of women said the longer they remain in a relationship the less they are concerned with keeping up a less than perfect image. With women claiming after being with a man for an average of one year and seven months, she begins to relax about her appearance.

Having said that, a devious 61 per cent of females polled said if they receive a compliment from their partner they never confess to any ‘cheats’ they have undertaken, preferring to remain tight lipped.

The spokeswoman for QVS added: ‘‘Hair removal seems to be the most embarrassing thing that women would prefer to keep from their partner. But in a way it’s a compliment to the men in their lives that they are prepared to go to such lengths to look good and keep it a secret.”

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For more information go to: eve-taylor.com/valentine-s-day or call: 01733 260161 The Story behind her success. - Eve Taylor OBE started her career in the beauty industry as a beauty therapist and quickly became fascinated with the benefits of an holistic therapy and the ancient art of aromatherapy oils.

The use of pure essential oils fascinated Eve Taylor and after years of study she decided to develop her own range of pre-blended aromatherapy oils along with specific treatment methods.

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Biggest Beauty secrets • Pluck whiskers from face • Wax moustache/facial hair • Wax/shave bikini line • Pluck hairs from nose • Apply fake-tan

to do, so it’s understandable women don’t want to broadcast these jobs to their other half”. Most women of course have a regime that makes them look and feel better and the longer you have been with someone they more comfortable you feel in their presence.Getting up extra early to apply false eyelashes or to put in hair extensions on a daily basis to avoid your partner finding out you wear them does seem extreme.”

The study revealed that more than a quarter of the 1000 men polled said they have no idea what elements make up their wife or girlfriends beauty routine.

• Bleach moustache/ facial hair • Remove hard skin from feet • Wax/shave

underarms • Wax/shave legs

• Wear Spanx/control pants • Pluck your eyebrows • Apply a face pack • Wear a push-up/ padded bra • Wear tooth veneers

• Wear false nails • Wear eyelash extensions • Wear false eyelashes • Wear coloured contact lenses • Wear hair extensions

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Builders celebrate topping homes!

WORK has been progressing on the Canada Square, Kingswood development at Corby and, to celebrate, Corby Borough Council and partners marked the occasion with the traditional topping out ceremony last week.

Hard on the heels of a similar ceremony at Boston Close in Kingswood earlier this month, this latest regeneration project is being undertaken by Corby Borough Council in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Lodge Park Partnership Homes Ltd and ASRA Housing Group.

It will see a total of 43 outdated flats, an unused public house and commercial spaces replaced with 36 brand new, affordable homes and a regenerated community area.

Of the 36 new homes, 18 will be brand new council homes, consisting of a mix of two-bedroomed family houses and two-bedroomed flats designed for older residents.

These properties will add further to Corby’s social housing portfolio and provide quality, modern housing to those on the housing waiting list.

Asra will be providing a further 18 new homes for affordable rent alongside Corby’s council homes, completing in mid- late 2015.

Some of the new council homes are scheduled for completion in spring next year with the remaining homes followed by winter. This has

Scheme protects tenants

MAKING PROGRESS: Corby Borough Council and partners celebrate the progress of the new housing development with a topping out ceremony. an area within the borough in need of investment and is a further example of the council’s commitment to growth and regeneration, as already seen in other areas such as Finland Way and Boston Close.

“We are very pleased to see it take shape and mark another milestone in its development. This will be a real improvement for our residents and we are proud to be one of the few councils still building much-needed and in-demand council properties.”

been made possible by a total of nearly £1.5m funding from the HCA’s Affordable Housing Programme, which is being used to deliver not only the 18 council properties at Canada Square, but also the 18 in Finland Way recently completed and a further 35 new council homes in Boston Close, Leighton Road and Willowbrook Road, also by spring 2015.

The Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “Canada Square was highlighted as

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Since last October, letting agents and property management agents in England have been required to register with one of three such schemes, designed to provide a free, independent service for resolving disputes between agents and customers.

This compulsory requirement is in response to increasing complaints from tenants and landlords about letting agents.

The schemes give tenants somewhere to turn if they have concerns about discrimination, hidden fees, missing deposits or other disputes – and, importantly, receive compensation if it is due.

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management agents have a choice of three approved redress schemes to join: The Property Ombudsman Service (www.tpos.co.uk); Ombudsman Services, Property (www. o m b u d s m a n - s e r v i c e s .o r g / property); The Property Redress Scheme (www.theprs.co.uk).

Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, said: “Most tenants and landlords are happy with the service they get from their letting agent, but the changes mean that – in the few cases where people have complaints – they now have somewhere to go with their concerns. It’s our responsibility to ensure that letting agents are all abiding by the rules and providing the sort of service and reassurance their clients have a right to expect.”

Agents who have yet to join one of the schemes are reminded non-compliance could result in a fine of £5,000.

Learn about social media A SERIES of free workshops, designed to give businesspeople the tools they need to get the most out of the internet to power up their businesses, is being held at locations around the region.

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Get a ‘health check’ with a digital adviser Flushed with success! complete a series of simple questions, each will receive an eDigital Guide to support them in their digital capability development.

In addition, a number of digital-focused workshops will be delivered at various locations: February 25 – Building Your Online Business (Wellingborough) March 4 – Doing Business Online (Daventry) March 10 – Building Your Business Online (east Northamptonshire) March 18 – Managing Your Business Online (south Northamptonshire) March 25 – Developing Your Own Business (Northampton).

A series of five webinars will also explore data protection, cyber security, online quick wins, online marketing and optimisation of webpages.

To get involved with any of the above, call the Northamptonshire Growth Hub, on: 0844 556 0101 or visit: northamptonshireep.co.uk/digitaldiagnostic

Skilled to be best in the workplace

CELEBRATING: The lunch event for around 40 people who have completed a work-based support and mentoring programme, offered by Evolve and Tresham, was held earlier this month in Corby.

EVOLVE Business Training, part of Tresham programme, said: “It has been a privilege to work College of Further and Higher Education, with such an interesting and diverse range of hosted a celebration event for those who companies. Bringing together senior managers managers/supervisors from different have completed the Work-Based Support and and Mentoring Programme, which aims to sectors gives the opportunity to learn from each improve business managers to support their other about how to support staff and improve communication. staff and improve communication.

“The content of the course is bespoke to the needs The event – held at the college’s Manor House Restaurant in Corby on Wednesday January of the participants, by responding to the specific 14 – celebrated the achievements of a number issues that they face in the workplace. The biggest of employees who completed the six-month impact for the companies has been where they have programme from local companies Keencut, embedded the mentoring approaches and improved Adaptive It, Active Recruitment, Pure Drive Fine communications as a key element of their workforce Foods, Ensafe, Ultima Displays, EBC Brakes and development. This six month programme takes both senior managers and manager/mentors on a journey Meter Mix Systems.

The Exemplas-funded programme is designed which builds their confidence to implement the step to support employers in becoming a mentor and changes that are key to improved communication equip them with the skills to help new employees and improved productivity.”

At the celebration, one of the participants settle into the workplace. The course covers coaching skills, team building, conflict resolution highlighted how it had improved her working and more. This programme is also be enhanced by style: “This programme has developed my interpersonal skills so I can be more perceptive other funded courses such as apprenticeships.

The event included speeches from Tina Prati, and listen to staff and potential business partners business liaison manager for Evolve and Cheryl to find out what they require, which saves my time and ensures that those I am meeting with put Needham, Evolve’s delivery manager.

Trainer Janice McNamara, who taught the forward their thoughts openly.”

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East Northants Business Breakfast organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) – the new venue (relocating from Kettering Park Hotel) is The Gemini Suite, Rockingham Speedway, Mitchell Road, Corby (NN17 5AF). Contact Alison Hadley, FSB branch secretary, on: 01933 413222 or email: alison@moticationuk.com for more details. £13 for FSB members and those visiting for the first time, £18 for non-members’ subsequent visits.

Tuesdays February 17 and March 3, 8am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Priors Hall, NN17 5EU. £10. Call Paul Green: 01536 384 450, for details.

Wednesdays February 11 and 25, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9

6QY: £15 (inc full breakfast and).

Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

Tuesdays February 10 and March 10, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for details.

Wednesdays February 25 and March 18, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

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IF you’ll pardon the toilet humour, Newlands Shopping Centre certainly knows about business . . . it has won an award for its lovely loo!

The Kettering centre won the top award in the retail category of England’s Loo of the Year awards.

Neil Griffin, manager of the Newlands Shopping Centre, said: “Every entry for the awards received an unannounced visit from an authorised Loo of the Year inspector in their search for the best ‘away from home’ toilets in the UK.” The Loo of the Year Awards, and associated Attendant of the Year Awards for cleaning staff, have been identifying the best in Britain since 1987 and are recognised as standard setters for all those who provide facilities for staff, customers and visitors.

Toilets are assessed against 100 judging criteria – including signage and décor, fixtures and fittings and overall standards of cleanliness and

CLEAN SWEEP: Attendant of the Year award-winner Trudi Cope, attendant Lucy Wright and cleaner supervisor Lilian Start, with centre manager Neil Griffin at the shopping centre’s national award-winning lavatory. management. exceptionally well!

Neil added: “Every “It has to be said that, loo receives a grading as one of the criteria ranging from Bronze to relates to standards Platinum and the Gold of cleanliness, we and Platinum are then have to acknowledge short-listed for one of the hard work of our a number of national cleaning team who have awards covering maintained our facilities England, Scotland, to such a high standard.”

Wales, Northern Ireland The 2014 Awards were and the Channel sponsored by Clos-oIslands.

Mat, Premiere Products, “When you consider Ophardt and supported that 1,631 entries were by the four national received this year, across tourism bodies in 60 separate categories, England, Scotland, Wales we think we have done and Northern Ireland.

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This could focus on new revenue streams through e-commerce, training of existing staff or securing new staff with digital expertise, investment in innovative new technologies, software or hardware and smarter internal systems.

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Dear Extra, UKIP welcomes the evidence the voters of Northamptonshire are coming to realise just how negative a force the European Union is and are expressing a desire to leave.

However, it is disingenuous for the Conservative trio which commissioned this polling to try and spin this as some sort of hammer they can use to beat their recalcitrant, generally Europositive Prime Minister over the head.

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Given how many broken promises lie in his wake, people are rightly sceptical that Mr Cameron will deliver a free, fair referendum on Britain’s EU membership. If Peter Bone and Phillip Hollobone are serious opponents of the European Union, they should follow their principles and the example of their former colleagues Douglas Carswell and Mark Reckless in joining the only party which represents their opinions and those of thousands of voters in Northamptonshire and across the country.

They most certainly should ask themselves very serious questions about remaining in a party lead by a man on public record as saying that he will campaign to remain in the European Union regardless of whether or not he achieves anything in terms of redefining our relationship with Europe.

Sincerely, Margot Parker Northamptonshire UKIP MEP and PPC for Corby

Upon Reflection Celebrating Robert Burns

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.

All over the world about this time of the year, the Scots will have gathered to remember their 18th Century poet, Robert Burns. At the Annual Burns Night Supper haggis (a sort of faggot) is eaten along with turnips and potatoes washed down with a few drams of whisky! The event will have begun as a formal occasion and a particular toast is made to “The Immortal Memory” of the Bard. However the Supper has ended folks will then enjoy themselves in a more informal way with traditional Scottish Country dancing and the singing of some of the songs written by Burns himself. The evening concludes with everyone singing “Auld Lang Syne” and holding one anothers’ hands in friendship. This annual event Dear Extra celebrates the Bard’s life as well as his poems and I live in Corby and for some reason you songs. Burns is romantic, sentimental and very do not cover the Corby Town games in observant of the world around him. He can be your Sport section. very humorous with a touch of the vulgar. I had Can you sort it out please. to read his poems when I attended Coatbridge V. Collinson High School. His waspish attacks on religiosity Middleton and class snobbery are timeless. There is an egalitarian view to life that is peculiar to the Mr/Ms/Mrs Collinson we have been Scottish character with a social conscience that seeking a regular reporter for some time expects care and concern for others. There is also without success. If you would like to in him a rough homespun philosophy which cuts report then please give me a call. Editor. across class divisions, money and pride of place.

Burns came from a poor farming community which it cherished the belief that the only way people could rise above their station was to be literate and to know how to use language in all its richness. His poems contain a wealth of descriptive images that fire the imagination and entertain e.g. as found in the poem, Tam O’Shanter. Every Burn’s Supper, stands in this great tradition of people sharing stories with one another and engaging in banter, clever patter about family life, old age, romantic love and proud traditions. Burns also wrote some of the most beautiful love songs ever penned such as “My love is like a red, red rose”. He died before he was forty however he left a heritage that Scotland is proud to share with the world. The jury is still out as to whether Burns would be in favour of complete independence for Scotland.

His inescapable view of humanity is “For a’that, and a’that, It’s coming yet for a’that, that man to man, the warld o’er, Shall brothers be for a’that!”

It was Burns who also wrote “Man’s inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn.” In the current climate of fear and terrorism perhaps we could do with a few more Burn’s Suppers to recognise one another’s worth and hold out hands of friendship.

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More for less: Meet the new Vauxhall Corsa at Forest Gate Corby Vauxhall’s best-selling car for many years has had a makeover, and as first deliveries of the all-new Corsa arrive in Corby, local retailer Forest Gate Corby is inviting the community to take a look at the fourth-generation model and latest edition to the Vauxhall line-up.

Offering drivers more for their money than any other previous generation of Corsa, the new model boasts an attractive price point from just £8,995 on-the-road and comes fully loaded with high spec as standard.

Whilst its near-identical length to the outgoing model and its enviable space utilisation have remained, almost every other element of its design and engineering has changed.

Proudly on display at the dealership on Whittle Road is the new-look supermini, which has been treated to Brit Mark Adams’ sculptural design and comes with an all-new interior that has raised the class benchmark for driveability, comfort, connectivity and practically.

Barry Parker, Managing Director at Forest Gate Corby, comments: “Loved by millions since it first came on the market in 1993, it’s no wonder the Vauxhall Corsa is one of the nation’s most popular cars. The fourthgeneration model replaces one which – even in its final full year of production – achieved exceptional sales, thanks to a familiarity with its name and looks, and a fondness for its compact dimensions and interior packaging.

“List prices have been realigned and the range is simpler with fewer trims and models, but this certainly doesn’t mean compromises have been made; never before have we been able to offer so much specification as standard in this model.

“We are proud to be able to show off the new Corsa to staff and local motorists and invite all those looking for a new car, and indeed all those who are interested in exploring the latest model Vauxhall has launched, to visit our dealership. It offers great value for money and certainly gives drivers more for less.”

Almost every element of the Corsa’s generous cabin is completely new, including a completely re-designed instrument panel and dashboard - and greatly improved levels of functionality - highlighted by Vauxhall’s sophisticated innovative IntelliLink communications system.

Corsa is also available with state-of-theart IntelliLink, which is fully customisable and designed with ease of use in mind.

IntelliLink connectivity is available as standard on most models, operates through a seven-inch colour touchscreen and can be controlled via apps such as BringGo (for navigation), Stitcher and TuneIn (for global radio channels and internet podcasts).

The system is compatible with both Apple and Android phones and incorporates additional features such as voice command, Bluetooth and Siri Eyes Free.

The vehicle of choice A wealth of choice awaits new Corsa customers.

The vehicle is available in nine trim levels, down from ten previously: Life, Sting and Sting R, Design, SRi, Excite, SE, SRi VX Line and Limited Edition.

The new Corsa’s efficient powertrain portfolio includes a state-of-the-art new 1.0-litre three-cylinder ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo petrol, as well as an improved 1.3 CDTi, which achieves 88.3mpg and 85g/km and will appeal to diesel buyers.

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2) What was the only number one album in the UK charts during the 1960s with a US state in the album title?

3) Which band has had a record 36 top ten albums in the US charts?

4) Which popular dried fruit is named after a port city in Greece?

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6) What was the only number one UK hit song from the year 2000 with a colour in the song title?

7) Which Apollo 11 astronaut did not set foot on the moon?

8) Which ancestor of Noah is also the name of an oversized Champagne bottle that holds six litres?

9) FC Liverpool’s signature song ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ stems from which musical?

10) Spats Columbo is the bad guy in which popular black and white film?

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6) The woman (3)

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8) Small steed (6, 4)

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11) Wild ferret (7)

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5) Association for Aussies, Kiwis and the like (5)

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11) Secret soldier at the lowest level (7)

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2) This doe changed into the base of poetic inspiration (3)

7) Polygonal structure with seven angles and seven sides (10) 10) Light locked as may be found in Nordic races (4-6)

17) Unrest and riotous behaviour started by various hooligans (5) 18) Lights of the portable sort or standards found in the street (5) 21) Representation on a flat surface of the earth, a district or stars (3) 22) If it’s just this on 21, it really is very small (3)

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TRAINED COACHES: Graham Bufton(Top) and Philip Middleton are hoping to develop local talent.

TEAM Balancise is offering a new 12-week running course for local teenagers in a bid to encourage fresh talent.

The course is the brainchild of Graham Bufton and Philip Middleton, two England Athletics trained coaches, who are keen to develop young local athletic talent.

The course starts at 11.30am on Saturday February 21 at the Cricket Pavilion in Higham Ferrers, until Saturday May 16, with the Easter Bank Holiday weekend off (Saturday April 4).

It is open to boys and girls aged 13 to 17.

It will cost £24 for the entire course, to be paid at the beginning of the 12 weeks.

Graham said: “This course is a great opportunity for young people to get out there and find out what it is like to commit to their sport and to be coached along the way. The one-hour sessions will cover track work, hill sessions, speed work, general running and other enjoyable drills. I’m hoping we will find the next Mo Farah!”

For further information, call Graham on: 07788 698 883 or Philip: 07545 980972.

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SPORT activities in Corby are being enhanced via a partnership between NRG Disability Sports Club and Corby Borough Council, which is introducing an inclusive archery course at the Lodge Park Sports Centre.

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Kettering Nomads Reserves gave 3rd placed Corby Grampian a good game with both sides cancelling each other out when attacks occurred and the game finished 1-1.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 1 Spratton Reserves played host to Weldon United ‘A’ and once again Weldon inflicted defeat on the after last week’s win in the cup by 4-2 Weldons goals from: Aaron Brown x2 and Kyle Jardine x2.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 Heyford Reserves and Higham Town Reserves who are 5th and 6th in the table gave a good account of themselves with a fine display of football with Heyford winning 4-1 to secure their position in the table. Heyford goals from: Gentran Shahollaric, Elliott White, Nathan Wood and Brian Dube.

Higham goal from: Scott Pryke West Haddon Albion recorded their 3rd win against mid table Corby Ravens Res by 4-1 with goals from: Nic Tomes x2, Edward Harman and sub Charlie Wright.

Weldon Utd 1 Northampton Spencer 2 21st January 2015 After two Kingsthorpe Mill postponements this tie went ahead at the Rockingham Triangle but the loss of ground advantage failed to hamper Northampton Spencer as they progressed to the last four.

Northants Combination high fliers Weldon took a 16th minute lead through Austin Milne.

Curtis Avery equalised two minutes before the half hour mark.

Paul Pickering scored the decisive goal for Spencer, a header from a corner, seven minutes before half time.

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Doughboys draw and we won’t headline Kempston Wellingborough Town 2 Deeping Rangers 2 Saturday 24th January, 2015 Heartened by their excellent away win 0-1 at high flying Peterborough North Star who were currently sitting in 4th place in the U.C.L Premier Division, the Doughboys faced another form team in Deeping Rangers who would be seeking revenge for a 3-3 draw at Deeping after they had lead 3-0 with Wellingborough playing with ten men after their goalie had been sent off for an infringement.

The recent wet weather made the going difficult giving the Doughboys speedsters, Jonny Mitchell, Michael Cirelli and Jake Newman a distinct advantage against their heavier opponents and this trio were finding plenty of space for their darting runs down either flank.

As the game settled down it became more even and the visitors should have taken the lead when a one-on-one with the Doughboys keeper saw a great opportunity spurned.

The home defence was looking much sounder with skipper Joe Rich having been restored to his preferred central defensive role partnering Adam Randall who

POWER DRIVE: Scorer Jake Newman was again proving a rock with his aerial supremacy. Rashid Koriya was again in fine form linking with his attackers and it was from a run from deep out of defence finishing with a prefect centre which caused Tom Smith to bundle the ball into his own net, past a stranded visitor’s keeper to give the Doughboys a 40 minute lead. This setback drew the expected surge from Deeping and slack marking in the host’s midfield allowed Danny Flack to run forward before releasing a powerful shot which gave Sean Allen in the home goal, little chance, The interval came with a 1-1 scoreline that probably both teams were satisfied with.

Upon the resumption Deeping laid siege to the Doughboys goal and several good saves by Allen and stout defending by his defence allowed the Doughboys to stay on equal terms. However,

in the 67th minute Deeping took the lead when Goldson-Williams gave them the deserved lead after several near misses. From here on in the game flowed back and forth with both teams having chances to extend their score. In the 80 minute, from a towering clearance from home keeper Allen, Jonny Mitchell out-jumped the Deeping central defender and flicked the ball on for Jake Newman to deliver one of his power drives that gave the visitor’s keeper no chance. The game was eventually completed with the Doughboys achieving a somewhat fortunate draw against a powerful Deeping side that will probably finish the season in the top three or four places in the league. A result that the Doughboys faithful found to their satisfaction judging by their approval of the manner in which their team fought back after going behind.

Report by Laurie Owen.

AFC Kempston 6 Wellingborough Town 0 Tuesday 27th January 2015 An impressive Kempston performance saw them claim their biggest win of the season.

The Walnut Boys started at a high tempo and were soon creating openings. Ash Fuller’s

20 yard strike was pushed onto the post by Shaun Allen.

Kempston took a ninth minute lead with Fuller’s deep free kick picking out Shrieves with a well timed run behind the defence to control and fire home.

Dom Marsala went close from a Seb Simpson pass while at the other end Newman set up Dan Spaughton whose shot found Conway well placed to save.

After 13 minutes a Tom Guiney long throw was flicked on by Shrieves for the unmarked Sam Johnson to slot home.

Ten minutes before the break the Walnut Boys scored a third, Fuller firing into the top corner.

Two minutes later Shrieves set up Johnson to send shot beyond Allen into the far corner.

Kempston started the second half strongly. Goal number five arrived after 58 minutes, Lee Gotch diverting a Ben Gallant cross past Allen at the near post.

The last goal of the evening arrived on 69 minutes, Marsala’s cross reaching Johnson who firied past Allen to complete his hat trick.

Wellingborough kept going and created a few late openings.

Newman’s weaving run ended with a shot deflected to safety, Adam Randall was unable to turn in a corner at the far post.

Last gasp snatch by Diamonds at rivals Holbeach Holbeach Utd 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 Saturday 24th January 2015 AFC Rushden & Diamonds snatched a last gasp draw in the battle of the top two UCL Premier clubs at a chilly Carter’s Park on Saturday afternoon.

After a nervy and well contested opening twenty minutes, Holbeach took the lead in the 24th minute through striker Jamie Clarke, with Diamonds only sporadically threatening down the other end. Despite the away side upping the tempo and monopolising much of the ball in the second half, they

couldn’t find a way through until deep into stoppage time when Russ Dunkley kept his nerve to lob an effort over the Tigers stopper and send the well travelled Diamonds supporters into delirium. Adam Confue was shown the red card moments later for a second yellow card, and this was indicative of the confrontation and occasional melee that tempered much of the second period. The Diamonds ultimately left Lincolnshire being glad that they remain very much in the title hunt after the full time whistle sounded.

Diamonds manager Andy Peaks, with a

range of options at his disposal, decided on a team that featured two changes from the one that defeated Sleaford Town last Saturday. Both alterations were made up front, with Russ Dunkley and new signing Tommy Berwick coming in for Scott Joseph and the injured Tom Lorraine. With Rushden lying eight points ahead of Holbeach, who had four games in hand before the start of play, Diamonds knew that a defeat may arguably end their hopes of winning promotion to Step 4 football for next season.

Report by Ollie Mortimer

Some pics by Jim McAlwane from the recent Diamonds game a Oadby

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Join Kettering Hockey Club’s disability sessions

COME AND JOIN US: Some of the participants from Teamwork day care services.

REGULAR hockey training sessions have just started for disabled people and those with a sensory impairment, aged six and upwards. They are being held on Thursdays 6-7pm in the sports hall at Bishop Stopford School (NN15 6BJ).

They follow a successful trial of taster sessions involving a group of people with learning difficulties from the Teamwork Trust in Kettering and Wellingborough. Over the course of eight sessions, the group has been taught basic hockey skills by coaches from Kettering Hockey Club and utilised them to participate in some matches.

The sessions provided by fully qualified coaches cost £3 per week and are inclusive, active and fun with all equipment provided.

Participants need to wear warm, sporty clothing with suitable footwear, ie. Trainers, and bring a drink.

For more information and/or to register your interest, contact Liz Metcalfe either by phone on: 07775 758786, or email: lizmetcalfe25@ yahoo.co.uk

Success on the Kart circuit and the pool!

NINE-year-old Robert Taylor, from Mawsley, has been making more sporting waves recently.

Well-known as a champion kart-racer, he is also making a splash for his swimming prowess – and he has been recognised in local sporting awards.

After finishing fifth in the county swimming finals and winning several under-11 championships at Corby, Robert finished runner-up in the recent Kettering Sports Awards.

He also qualified for the national final of the Formula Kart Stars competition, held at Birmingham’s NEC recently, and made it through to the final five drivers after beating competition that included

OPEN 7 DAYS Bottom Farm, Desborough Airfield, Desborough NN14 2SP

THE FINAL FIVE: Interviewed by an expert panel and Robert was announced runner-up. the British Open Cadet champion.

Robert finished runner-up after being interviewed by a panel of motorsports legends, including Anthony Hamilton (Lewis’ dad) and ex-F1 driver Mark Blundell.

Robert would particularly like to thank Mawsley Dental Clinic, Jigsaw Wooden Products, PMA and Mawsley Maintenance Man for their support.