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Businessman outlines plans for the club he’s taken over > Corby Town
In Short It has been a difficult season for Corby Town and its supporters and the general consensus is that something needs to be done. New owner Kevin Ingram has come in, brought in a new manager and there’s an air of optimism around the club that has been badly missing recently. THE new owner of Corby Town has pledged his desire to put the football club at the heart of the community. Days after finalising the takeover, businessman Kevin Ingram was keen to share his vision at a press conference held at the Steelmen’s ground at Rockingham Road. Early decisions include match ticket prices dropping from £11 to £10, letting under-16s watch the games
NEW MAN: Owner Kevin Ingram will drive Corby Town forward for free and improved links with schools and businesses. The Leicestershire-based businessman, who is a selfconfessed fan of Leicester Tigers rugby team, said he was drawn to the club and Corby because of its potential. “The future is very exciting,” he said. “I feel it is a unique opportunity. Corby is coming from a long way behind and has a long way
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to go and has so much in front of it.” The takeover comes after months of speculation about the club’s challenges on and off the pitch. At the same press conference the new manager, Ian Sampson, was unveiled. The arrival of the former Northampton Town boss comes at the end of a disappointing season in the Blue Square Bet North division. Mr Ingram said: “We need to boost community and commercial development. My key mantra is sustainability. I want to remove the volatility of previous seasons. “This has to be a longterm commitment. If we want to climb through the leagues we have to lay the foundations. We need to do this properly and on an ethical basis.” Corby Borough Council’s support and involve-
ment will be crucial and talks will also get under way between the club and the newly launched Corby Town Supporters Trust. This could include a ‘place at the top table’ for a Trust representative, joining former acting chairman David Mallinger and former acting vice-chairman Graham Starmer, who will continue to have seats on the board. Mr Ingram said: “Corby Town is going to be a club that does things the right way; it is going to be a club people will want to be associated with and one other clubs will look at with envy. To achieve that we’re going to need everyone’s help. “It is my ambition to build a highly motivated football team who will become ambassadors for the area and wear the shirt with pride.” New manager’s vision. Back page
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KIDS OF STEEL: Taking five
Fighting fit > Corby Pool CHILDREN from across Corby borough took part in Tata Kids of Steel – a mini-triathlon event that really put them through their paces. After a day of fun and fitness, the children went away with happy memories of their first taste of triathlon. Full story is on Page 6
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Tresham pays tribute to its outstanding learners at awards ceremony
TRESHAM COLLEGE: The line up of outstanding students
Outstanding students Support for are honoured by college steel workers > Corby
> Tresham TRESHAM College has held its Annual Awards Ceremony, with 44 individuals named learners of the year for their own areas. The ceremony, held earlier this month, was attended by guest of honour Jamie Archer, an X Factor finalist in 2009, who presented the awards to the students who have stood out in their own disciplines over the past year. After a performance by the Performing Arts Learners, Principal and Chief Executive Stuart Wesselby spoke to the gathering, followed by a presentation from Learner Representatives Declan Findlay and Rachel Higginson. Jamie Archer presented awards to all 44 students, including some whose personal stories are notable.
Leigh Whitney, who lost her mother at the age of 15 and who ended up being excluded from school, was named Tresham Youth Training Learner of the Year. Leigh lives with her younger brother and sister and gets them to school each morning, before attending college. Rachel Higginson, who left school at 15, started at Tresham four years ago and worked while raising a family. She has progressed from an introductory course to Level 2 and Level 3 and is currently studying a Level 4 (equivalent to degree level) counselling course and hopes to complete a PGCE to teach in the future. She was named Counselling Learner of the Year. Angel Strapp, Performing Arts Learner of the Year, has overcome confidence issues and is set to achieve a triple
Distinction and has been awarded a place on the Dance: Urban Practice course at the University of East London, while Josh Stocks, the Motorsport Learner of the Year, moved to Northamptonshire from his home in Yorkshire to study at the National College for Motorsport in Silverstone and has since secured an apprenticeship with HHC racing in Yorkshire. Joshua Binns – Uniformed Public Services Learner of the Year, has already passed the pre-entry selection test for the Royal Marines.
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A SUPPORT service is on offer to workers facing redundancy at Tata Steel in Corby. The new scheme has been set up after the announcement of the owner’s decision in January to cut the workforce at Corby steelworks by up to 110 roles. Tata Steel said the job cuts decision was driven by the prolonged economic downturn, although the company looks to optimise natural turnover and explore redeployment to minimise the impact on numbers. The company is working closely with representatives from Corby Borough Council, Job Centre Plus and Tresham College to run the support service which will assist employees in seeking suitable new careers and matching them with local organisations’ recruitment needs. The service will include the identification of re-training opportunities, advice in self-employment and establishing new business and also independent financial advice.
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sure celebrations Millions of steps Making remain fun for everyone > Kettering General
TEAMS of staff at Kettering General Hospital are each planning to walk more than 17 million steps to mark the approach of the Olympic Games – and demonstrate their dedication to keeping fit. Teams of up to 30 staff from different departments across the hospital are competing against each other to see how many steps their team can take between May 17 and the start of the games on July 27. The challenge is called Walk the Torch and the 17 million step target refers to the number of steps taken by the Olympic Torch’s torchbearers during their 8,000 mile journey around the UK over this 70day period. The challenge – inspired by Walk England’s Walk4Life campaign – is taking place across the country at schools, hospitals and councils. The number of steps taken by each member of staff will be recorded on a small pedometer device that staff attach to their clothes. If each team member, in a team of 30 staff, walks about
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STEPPING OUT: Some of the KGH staff who are planning to Walk the Torch with the pedometers they will use to record the number of steps they take. 8,100 steps (about four miles) per day for the 70-day period the team will achieve the 17 million step target. KGH occupational health services manager, Jackie Farrow, said: “The Walk the Torch challenge fits right in with the hospital’s aim of promoting activities to hospital staff that have a positive impact on the work-life balance. “We already support yoga and zumba classes on site and we plan to have taster events in these and also tai chi, volleyball, mini-massage and run-
ning during the countdown to the Olympics. “Setting a challenge during the 70-day countdown to the Olympics Games seemed like a perfect way to encourage our staff to be more active, get fit, feel good and have fun.” KGH’s Director of Human Resources, Geoffrey Etule, said: “We hope the challenge will foster a spirit of team working and competition in a light hearted manner which will help motivate staff to adopt a greater level of fitness and cultivate an element of the feel good factor.
New chairman takes his seat
Long-standing councillor takes lead at council meetings for this year > County LOCAL historian and parish archivist Councillor John Bailey has been elected Chairman of Northamptonshire County Council. Councillor Bailey, former Mayor of Wellingborough, will be the ceremonial representative of the council for the next year and will chair Full Council meetings. Councillor Bailey was elected to Northamptonshire County Council in 1970 as a Conservative, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfathers John Thomas Hawthorne and Albert Henson Bailey, and his grandfather Leonard Bailey, who all represented Finedon on the County Council in their day. This means Finedon has been represented on the county council by members of John’s family for 86 years of its 123-year existence. Councillor Bailey has appointed the Rev Richard Coles of Finedon Parish Church as his chaplain for the duration of the civic year to lead prayers before each council meeting.
NEW CHAIRMAN: John Bailey Councillor Larry Henson was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the council. At the meeting, outgoing Chairman Councillor Ron Sawbridge presented cheques totalling £7,600 to his two charities, the Northamptonshire Parent Infant Partnership and Nene Valley Care Trust. Of that amount, £4,700 was raised by a sponsored cycle ride held at Silverstone circuit. An additional £300 was presented to Councillor Sawbridge by young care leavers who took part in the sponsored cycle ride.
WITH the county set for a busy summer, police officers will be out and about throughout, making sure everyone has a safe and happy time. With the Diamond Jubilee celebrations starting this week, followed closely by the Euro 2012 football tournament, the Olympic Torch Relay and then the London Olympics, there will be plenty of opportunity for communities to get together and have fun. And while Northamptonshire Police have said they want people “to have fun and stay safe during these celebrations”, they understand that it’s easy for celebrations to get out of hand. A spokesman for the force said: “Reducing the risk of harm to our communities is a key priority for the force and a variety of tactics are being employed by officers to tackle violent crime and disorder. These include early intervention to prevent a situation from escalating, targeting prolific offenders of violent crime, providing support and advice to victims and potential victims, and taking an educational approach by involving schools and young people.”
As part of the operation, ‘high impact days’ dedicated to reducing incidents of violence, will take place across the county over the coming months. During these days, officers will be carrying out warrants and arresting wanted offenders, visiting offenders on bail for violence offences to ensure they are complying with their conditions, as well as calling on people known for getting involved in violence on Friday and Saturday evenings to remind them that drunken, anti-social or violent behaviour is not welcome in our town centres. The police have issued some simple advice to help everyone stay safe: • Don’t draw attention to your valuables...keep them out of sight • Stay in well lit busy areas, stick to main routes and don’t be tempted to use shortcuts • Having a night out? Be a good friend and stay together – plan your journey home and always use licensed taxis • Let someone know where you are going, how they can contact you and when you are likely to be back For more crime prevention advice, visit www.northants.police.uk or follow the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northantspolice.
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Sales already good for annual festival > Rugby Club TICKET sales for the annual music festival Weldonfest are on target according to organisers. Hundreds of tickets have already been sold for the fundraiser that will be held for the first time at Corby Rugby Club on Saturday, June 23. A crowd of up to 5,000 is guaranteed a diverse range of music during the event that has capacity for an extra 1,000 tickets this year. Jim Darrah, one of the committee members who spend months coordinating the festival, said: “Things are going well. Ticket sales are strong and, with weeks to go, better than they were last year. We would just encourage people not to leave it until the last minute to buy a ticket.” The organisers, who donate thousands of pounds to worthy causes each year, have put together a diverse line up to suit a diverse range of musical tastes. The Cormitments are the headline act on the main stage, which kicks off at 2pm with Corruption followed by Dirty Thunder, The Retro and The Dog. Dirty Money are due on just before 4.30pm followed by Grounded, Burn City Burn, Deaf by Thirty and The Feelgood Factor. Fans of indie, metal and punk music will be able to catch up with acts in their own tent including The Incidents from 1.30pm and finish-
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May 31 Kindur - In association with Jump In – the East Midlands’ Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival, Crying Out Loud and TPO Company, Italy present Kindur, an adventure through the dramatic and magical landscapes and myths of Iceland, at The Core, Corby Cube. 1.30pm. Tickets £8, recommended for five to eight-yearolds. Box office 01536 470470 June 6 to 9 Happy Days, Corby Amateur Theatrical Society present the regional premiere of Happy Days, a new musical based on the American television series. At The Core, Corby Cube, 7.30pm, tickets £12, box office 01536 470470
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LINE UP: Adelle Kirk and Mark Gill perform at last year’s Weldonfest. Image courtesy of Weldonfest ing off with Apollo just before 7pm. A dance arena is growing with acts including Raz and Neil Badboy, hosted by Dazzler while lovers of acoustic music will be eyeing up the line ups for the A Coo Stick Tent including Adelle Kirk and Mark Gill. For full details see the website at www.weldonfest.co.uk with updates on the organisers’ Facebook page. Tickets cost £10 each and are available from The Chocolate Shop, The Jamb in Corby Old Village. Jim Darrah said: “Weldonfest has grown organically over the years and we have learned along the way. This new venue is larger but we still want to keep that intimate feel of a festival which is what makes it such a great day.”
Travels will reveal the best in real ale
June 1 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, sceptical fisheries expert Dr. Alfred Jones (Ewan McGregor) finds his life turned upside down when he is asked to bring fly-fishing to the desert. At The Core, Corby, 10.30pm. Tickets £6.50, concessions £4.50. Details 01536 470470 June 1 A Royal Occasion: BFI Jubilee Archive, a selection of films held in the BFI National Archive spanning royal events from 1896 to 1953. At The Core, Corby, 2.30pm. Tickets £6.50, concessions £4.50. Details 01536 470470 June 1 Delicacy, Audrey Tautou (Amelie, The Da Vinci Code) stars as a recent widow who finds unexpected romance with her quirky co-worker. At The Core, Corby, 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50, concessions £4.50. Details 01536 470470 June 2 A Cat in Paris, a young girl and her cat embark on a thrilling animated mystery that unfurls in the alleys and on the rooftops of Paris over the course of one adventurous evening. At The Core, Corby, 10.30am. Tickets £6.50, concessions £4.50. Details 01536 470470
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00.00 Music Jam 07.00 Andy Coupland 10.00 Des Barber 13.00 Stewart McNeill 16.00 Paul Moore 19.00 Alistair Wheeldon 70s Show 21.00 Mick Mitchell
> Welland Valley REAL ale lovers will be raising a toast to celebrate the tenth Welland Valley Beer Festival. A record 14 pubs will be taking part in the festival that runs from Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17. More than 200 real ales and ciders will be showcased in the pubs scattered across the Welland Valley with many also offering food and live entertainment. A free heritage 20-strong bus fleet will be running on Saturday, June 16, to enable festival supporters to sample ales without the need to nominate a driver. Details of the service are on the festival website including connection times at Market Harborough bus and railway stations. The festival programme is now available from all the pubs taking part and will be for sale on the heritage bus. Months of planning have gone into the event that is arranged by a committee made up the landlords and landladies with support from local Camra members. David Fursdon, one of the Festival committee, said: “This year is special as we mark a decade of the Welland Valley Beer Festival. “A programme is a must to help you enjoy the festival to the full. It includes the heritage bus timetable, beer and cider list along with pub descriptions and what food and entertainment can be enjoyed where.
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“Although the beer list will be tempting, it will not reveal the pubs where some of the favourite and new brews are being served. This is to get visitors travelling around and searching for their preferences. “The one exception is the festival special beer which will be available at each venue. Do come and be part of the tenth anniversary of this unique event.” More information is on the website www. wellandvalleybeerfestival.co.uk or call or text 07790 197220
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May 31 Knit and Natter, Corby Trades and Labour Club, women only knitting group dedicated to all aspects of knitting. Come along and make new friends, learn, and make presents, 2pm to 4pm. Every other Sunday Car boot sale, Masonic Hall, Rockingham Road, Corby, from 9am. Seller pitch £7, buyer entry 50p.
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Play Mates Tuesdays 9.30-11am, Corby Old Village Community Centre, £1.50. Contact Kelly on 01536 201852 Little Angels Tuesdays & Fridays 9.15-11.30am, The Baptist Church Hall, Rowlett Road. Contact Ann on 01536 394824 Creative Play Wednesdays 1-3pm & Fridays 9-11am, term time only, Woodnewton a Learning Community, Rowlett Road. Contact 01536 265173 Song & Rhyme Time Mondays 9.30-11am, term time only, Woodnewton Learning Community, Rowlett Road. Contact Amanda on 01536 265173 Rhymetime Tuesdays 10.30-11am, Corby Library, free. Contact 01536 203304
19.00 Martin Brown 21.00 Charlie Watts 23.00 LoveGroove (Alistair Wheeldon)
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00.00 Music Jam 07.00 Andy Coupland 10.00 Des Barber 13.00 Stewart McNeill 16.00 Paul Moore 19.00 Alistair Wheeldon 60s Show 21.00 Blane Chambers 23.00 LoveGroove (Alistair Wheeldon)
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00.00 Music Jam 07.00 Paul Moore 10.00 Mike Warburton 12.00 Andy Coupland Local and Live 14.00 Stewart McNeill Sport 963 18.00 Andy Barnes Saturday Soul 21.00 Daniel Mushiko 23.00 DJ Will
00.00 Music Jam 07.00 Andy Coupland 10.00 Des Barber 13.00 Stewart McNeill 16.00 Paul Moore 19.00 Paul Headland 21.00 Chuck Middleton 23.00 LoveGroove (Alistair Wheeldon) OFF WE GO: The heritage buses will make getting from pub to pub easier for drinkers.
June 2 The Hunger Games, chilling thriller is set in a world where young people from poor areas fight to the death for the televised entertainment of the rich. At The Core, Corby, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50, concessions £4.50. Details 01536 470470
00.00 Music Jam 07.00 Andy Coupland 10.00 Des Barber 13.00 Stewart McNeill 16.00 Paul Moore 19.00 Academy 21.00 Mark Coates 23.00 LoveGroove (Alistair Wheeldon)
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00.00 Music Jam 07.00 Andy Coupland 10.00 Des Barber 13.00 Stewart McNeill 16.00 Paul Moore
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01.00 Music Jam 07.00 Rob Jones 10.00 Pat McMahon 12.00 Blane Chambers 14.00 Nathan Chilcott 16.00 Dave Irving 18.00 Micaela Kelly 20.00 Nora Green Rock Show 23.00 Music Jam
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Youngsters get foster message across Brave foster children tell their stories to highlight plight of others > County Five Northamptonshire youngsters shared their experiences of foster care in a bid to encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers. The five, ranging in age from eight to 15 years, recorded touching interviews giving an insight into how much difference a foster carer can make. The interviews were recorded as part of a Northamptonshire County Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight earlier this month. Councillor Andrew Grant, cabinet member for children, learning and skills, said: “It’s not often that we have the chance to hear the voice of the children at the heart of the fostering issue. These young people have articulated the concerns and hopes of children in care and I’m so grateful
that they have given us a glimpse into their lives so we can truly understand the impact a good fostering placement can make.” The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight was 22 minutes. This reflects the fact that a child comes into care and needs a foster family every 22 minutes across the UK. In Northamptonshire, a child comes into care every 14 hours. There are different types of fostering including short-term and permanence. Foster carers are paid an allowance and a further payment that increases as the carers skills increase. In Northamptonshire there are currently 158 couples and 62 individuals providing foster care. For more information about how to get involved in fostering, call the fostering recruitment line on 0300 126 1009 or visit the website www.fosterme.co.uk
Water returns
Cleaning work finishes at Cube > Corby Cube WATER at the Corby Cube is back in full use after cleansing works on the water tanks and distribution pipe work was successfully completed. Staff at the Cube, including borough council employees, were advised to use water butts due to a build up of sediment in the tanks because the water in the tanks was not being used quickly enough. Corby Borough Council has taken water samples and is expecting a full report back within a couple of weeks as a precautionary measure. The
water in the Cube can now be used as normal but the water butts will remain temporarily in the building should staff wish to use these too. The amount of water in the system has been reduced, therefore increasing the flow of water used to ensure there is no repeat of the problems. Acting Chief Executive of Corby Borough Council, Norman Stronach, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank staff for their patience while we undertook the cleansing process. We have ensured that the water is safely back in use as quickly as possible and have adjusted the tanks to ensure the water flow is increased.”
Keep archive here > Apethorpe PEOPLE are being urged to support an appeal to keep a valuable archive collection in the UK and specifically in Northamptonshire. The Westmorland of Apethorpe Archive is one of the most important archives in Northamptonshire. It contains thousands of records dating from the medieval period up to the 20th century. The archive is based around a Northamptonshire family and its main residence in Apethorpe Hall, near Oundle. Family members were active at
court and in national politics, especially in Elizabethan and Jacobean times, so the archive includes gems such as letters signed by Elizabeth I and Oliver Cromwell. It also contains records relating to the management of the extensive estates owned by the family from which we can learn about the lives of ordinary people in Northamptonshire communities over hundreds of years. The archive is privately owned and has been looked after by Northamptonshire County Council’s record office since the 1950s. Information about the campaign and the archive www.westmorlandarchiveappeal.wordpress.com
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Say what 2012 means to you
Capture this special year > County
A GOLDEN prize is on offer to a budding artist, photograph and poet who can best show judges what this year’s London Olympics means to them. Anyone wishing to take part should write a poem, take a photograph, create a piece of art or write a short piece of prose entitled My 2012 Legacy. The entry should reflect how they see London 2012 impacting upon their life, perhaps inspiring them to take part in sport or the arts. The winner will receive an exclusive copy of the London 2012 Olympic Games The Official Book, signed by, Sir Matthew Pinsent. The Official Book, with a foreword by Lord Sebastian Coe, is published by Carlton Books and will sell at £12.99. Four will have Sir Matthew’s autograph and special message in and go, exclusively, to East Midlands young people. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Pupils at Primary Schools, Pupils at Special Schools, Secondary school pupils and College and KS 5 students Entries to include photos of any artwork should be emailed to Gaynor Nash at g.nash@lboro.ac.uk to arrive no later than Friday June 15. Judging will take place by June 22.
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One thousand kids show steely determination > Corby Pool ONE thousand children from across Corby borough took up the challenge to take part in Tata Kids of Steel – a free and fully equipped mini-triathlon event. The groups from 24 schools took part, based around Corby East Midlands Pool in the heart of the town. The challenge was organised by British Triathlon in partnership with Tata Steel and comes as part of Tata Steel’s commitment to provide at least 50,000 8 to 13-year-olds with a positive experience of triathlon by the end of 2012.
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Throughout the course of the fun-packed day, children swam, cycled and ran their way around their very first triathlon. They were supported by The Mayor of Corby, Gail McDade and Mary Hardwick and Gail Warner, both GB agegroup medalists at the World Championships, and Remco Blaauw, Managing Director of Tata Steel, who cheered the wannabe triathletes along and awarded each child a medal in recognition of their efforts. Volunteers helped to ensure each child was fitted with the correct size bike and helmet and received a swim cap, T-shirt and gym sack. Children also had the chance to meet Simon Barclay, the English Championship boxer, who was supporting the event along with his Corby-based club ABC boxing. Sytske Seyffert of Tata Steel said: “As the corporate partner of British Triathlon, Tata Steel is committed to nur-
turing the grass roots of the sport and enabling children to experience the sport of triathlon, regardless of ability. This year marks the sixth year of Tata Kids of Steel and, with more than 20,000 children expected to participate in 24 events nationwide, it promises to be the biggest and most exciting yet. SPORTS STARS: For most children it was their first taste of triathlon “Many events take place close to our sites, demonstrating our commitment to the local communities that we are part of. Tata Steel also actively encourages our employees to volunteer as helpers at these events.” British Triathlon Chief Executive Zara Hyde Peters OBE, added: “To see over a thousand youngsters all enjoying triathlon in Corby, is fantastic.” Corby is the 10th event in the 2012 Tata Kids of Steel triathlon series. Throughout the summer, the initiative is visiting 24 locations to give even more youngsters the opportunity to sample triathlon than ever before. IRON WILL: Children from 24 schools took part in the Tata Steel event
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Governing body resigns as school takes action > Lodge Park THE governing body of a troubled Corby school have resigned. Lodge Park Technology College in Shetland Way, which Ofsted placed in special measures late last year, has also delayed its academy school bid until January 2013. The departure of the governors followed a meeting with Northamptonshire County Council at the school and comes weeks after the resignation of principal Guy Shearer. He left after inspectors monitoring the school earlier this year found that it was not making enough progress. The next steps were outlined in a joint statement from the council and the school, which will continue to be supported by The David Ross Education Trust in its bid for academy status. The statement reads: “The Board of Governors voted to stand down voluntarily to allow an Interim Executive Board to be set up by Northamptonshire County Council. The Council recognises the huge amount of work the governing body has done and everyone is very grateful to them for all their unwavering support for the college. “However, it was recognised by all that in order to bring out the rapid progress needed to address the concerns outlined in the most recent Ofsted monitoring report, an unfair burden would be placed on the governing body both in terms of the
TROUBLED TIMES: It is hoped changes being made will help Lodge Park Technology College move forward. time commitment involved and the level of expertise that is required. “The next stage is for the council to establish the membership of the interim executive board. The governing body has been invited to apply for membership to allow some continuity. “We have also decided that the conversion date to academy status be put back to 1 January 2013 to allow us to concentrate all efforts on the necessary improvements required by OFSTED. “The David Ross Foundation fully supports this decision and is actively contributing to the college’s improvement plan. An Executive Headteacher, David Yates, has been appointed to represent the Foundation and work alongside the school leadership team to help with a smooth transition to academy status.”
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Roads adopted > Oakley Vale MORE than 3,000 metres of road in the Oakley Vale estate in Corby will now be the responsibility of Northamptonshire County Council. The ‘adoption’ of the roads is through an agreement between Corby Borough Council and the county council. Corby Borough Council and its project management company Camland, has worked to ensure the
roads are up an acceptable standard in order to be adopted by the Highways Authority under the Highways Act, 1980. This process will mean that the County Council will now take responsibility of maintaining the adopted roads and ensure they are in a safe condition. The roads include part of Lyveden Way, including the school lay-by and three roundabouts, part of Butland Road, Rochester Road and part of
Cheltenham Road. Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “We are very pleased that we have managed to bring more roads in Oakley Vale up to the standard they need to be in order to be adopted. “This is something that residents in the area have been concerned about for a while and we are continuing to work with the County Council to ensure even more of the roads in this area follow suit.”
New mayor > Corby MOHAMMED Rahman has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Corby. The borough’s first Asian mayor was presented with his chain and robes by last year’s mayor Gail McDade during a ceremony at the Cube. Mr Rahman, who moved to the town in the 1980s, represents the Oakley Vale area where he lives with his family.
The councillor, who owns the Bombay Dynasty restaurant in George Street, Corby, has a historic year ahead including the visit by the Queen in June. During his year in office he will be raising money for the Lakelands Hospice in Butland Road and The Stroke Association. The new deputy mayor is councillor Judy Caine who also represents the Oakley Vale ward.
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Jubilee weekend Borough gets ready to mark the celebrations
> Borough FLAGS will wave and loyal toasts will be made this weekend as the country sees the culmination of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. For Her Majesty, the extra-long Bank Holiday weekend will start with a trip to the Epsom Derby on Saturday, followed by the Thames Jubilee Pageant on Sunday, when up to 1,000 boats from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world will take to the river. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will travel in the Royal Barge which will form the centrepiece of the flotilla. On Monday, there’s a concert at Buckingham Palace and in the evening a network of beacons will be lit by communities and individuals across the UK. Tuesday, June 5, will see a day of celebrations in central London, includ-
ing a service at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by two receptions, a lunch at Westminster Hall, a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace and finally a balcony appearance, fly-past, and fireworks. For the rest of us, there is plenty going on around our regions to give us the chance to celebrate the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. Big Jubilee Lunch events are scheduled to take place across the county, while street parties have been organised by local communities desperately hoping the weather is kind to them and Her Majesty. A beacon to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will be lit in the heart of Corby. The town has been chosen to be part of the national celebrations that will include hundreds of beacons being lit across the United Kingdom. The Queen will light the first beacon at the concert
ON PARADE: All the pomp and circumstance of Royal life will be seen during the Jubilee celebrations on Monday, June 4 and Corby’s beacon will be lit in Coronation Park, near the town centre, and will be a highlight of the day of festivities in the borough. The Friends of Coronation Park are holding a party on the day that will have a 1950s theme. The Bank Holiday Monday fun will start at 1pm and the beacon is scheduled to be lit at 10pm. During the day there will be a funfair for children, 50s themed side stalls, licensed bar and food, 50s picture
art and comic art exhibition and a disco starting at 6pm. Dancers will be showing how to jive and do the lindy hop and there will be a jazz band and Corby Silver Band. Morris men, Katrina’s School of Dance and a Punch and Judy show are also in the line up. For full details see the organiser’s Facebook page – Friends of Coronation Park *Whatever you do to celebrate the Jubilee, why not share it with Extra. Send your photographs of the
Officers in training for Olympic role > County SOMEWHERE in the region of 198 police officers from Northamptonshire will be part of a special force put together to provide policing for the Olympic Games in London. Officers from Northamptonshire Police have been working with national colleagues in will be the largest ever pre-planned policing operation, while also ensuring that core policing for local communities continues. The 105-day national policing operation begins on 4 June and runs until 16 September, and Northamptonshire Police will support the operation by providing officers to assist for a total of 47 days. The commitment of the Force varies each day, ranging from a maximum of around 82 officers to as low as just two officers on other days. While the majority of officers travelling to police the Games are general beat officers, providing their usual professional service
and working alongside the public, there is also a requirement for some specialist skilled officers to assist. Northamptonshire Police will be lending expertise from its public order unit, dog section and firearms unit. Annual leave has been restricted across the service, non-essential training has been postponed and the Special Constabulary and volunteers will also play a role. Assistant Chief Constable Martin Jelley, who is overseeing the Force’s London 2012 operations, said: “The Olympic Games is the largest pre-planned peace time operation that many of us will ever see. Officers from across the Force have volunteered to be part of the national response and we have local Olympic duties to provide safe passage for Olympic teams through the county. “This is on top of our dayto-day business, which certainly will not stop for the Olympics. “I am extremely confi-
Royal work takes pride of place Few realise > Weldon AN amateur artist will see his portrait of the Queen taking pride of place in a village hall. The work of Dean James, who lives in Woodlands Road, Weldon, will be unveiled during the village’s Jubilee celebrations. The 55-year-old who, unusually, uses both hands when creating his artwork is delighted that the parish council has chosen to put the portrait on display. Dean, who by day works in a garage carrying out MoTs, is in demand to
create portraits but it is the first time he has created one of the Queen. “To be honest, originally I didn’t want to do it,” he said. “When I have seen portraits of the Queen she always looks a little bit glum but when I saw this picture of her I thought it was really bright and sunny. She was looking really happy and I hope you can see that in my picture.” The work is in pastels on a canvas that has a ‘moleskin’ like texture that creates a soft effect. Dean said: “It is a great honour to have my work hanging in the village UNIQUE STYLE: Dean uses both hands when he hall. I hope people like it.” works on a portrait.
Queen is expected > Corby EXCITEMENT is growing about the visit of the Queen to Corby. Exact details of the visit have still to be announced by officials but Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen will visit the town on either June 13 or 14 as part of her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The last time the Queen visited Corby was in 2001 when she unveiled a plaque to officially open Rockingham Speedway. For the latest updates see the borough council website
UNIQUE STYLE: Dean uses both hands when he works on a portrait.
how much help is available > Elizabeth Street THE team at Age Concern in Corby handle all manner of problems and enquiries - but still believe that not enough people know about the help and advice they can access, free of charge. Open to anyone over the age of 50, Age Concern’s advice sessions are handled on a drop-in basis, and can range from help with filling in an application form to, as in the case of one client, accessing pension rights in a foreign country. Maureen Forshaw, who runs Corby Age Concern and who has served on the Borough Council since 1979, said: “We are here to help anyone over 50 who has a problem they can’t solve themselves. Just filling in a benefits application these days is complicated enough,
then most service provides prefer internet or telephone contact, and older people can find themselves getting confused and not putting their case across. “If they call in here, we’ll go through everything with them, make the calls or do whatever needs doing on the Internet, and they often find it’s not as worrying as they thought. “We’ve sorted out pension entitlement for those who’ve moved here from abroad, and we’ve helped people change utilities suppliers or fight their corner in disputes.” The Age Concern office, in Elizabeth Street, is open each morning, Monday to Friday and appointments aren’t necessary. A team of volunteers are readily available and private rooms are used to deal with individual cases, a stair-lift provides
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Andy sees business Be smart about Pub could your income tax bring jobs turn completely around > Oakley
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LOCAL businessman Andy Gibney has been presented with a national award for entrepreneurship. Andy, who runs No Brain, No Gain, a therapy solutions company, was presented with the award at Newbury Racecourse in front of 640 members of the Entrepreneurs Circle – a countrywide organisation that brings likeminded businesspeople together. Andy is known not only for No Brain, No Gain, which uses strategies such as neuro-linguistic programming to help people with issues including giving up smoking, losing weight, improving their relationships (or find one), increasing self esteem and eradicating phobias. He is also known in Northamptonshire as one of the leading martial arts teachers.
AWARD WINNER: Andy Gibney (right) receives the award from Nigel Botterill. Facing ruin in autumn last year, Andy joined Entrepreneurs Circle to give his business one last chance. “I can trace the turnaround to three events: joining the Entrepreneurs Circle, a meeting with a fellow martial arts instructor who gave me some great advice and an ‘angel’ who saved me with only 24 hours before I lost my business,” said Andy. “With some financial assistance, it came down to grit, determination, working insane hours and being creative to record a 72 per cent increase in turnover in seven months.
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THE opening of a pub and restaurant in Corby town centre could create 40 to 45 full-time jobs. Corby Borough Council has received a planning application from Wetherspoons to transform the ground floor and basement of Grosvenor House in George Street. The application will include an outside seating area to the front of the building. Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “In the current climate, creating jobs for the people of Corby is a priority so the planning application from Wetherspoons is welcome news to the borough, not only to generate more jobs but to also bring more vitality to the town.” Work has been going on to find new occupiers for Grosvenor House since it was left empty when borough council offices transferred to offices at The Cube.
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USERS of smartphones supplied by their employers are going to benefit from changes to regulations that mean that they will no longer be subject to income tax. In addition, tax experts at Moore Stephens Chartered Accountants say those who have been paying tax on their smartphones over the past five years or so may be entitled to a refund - but time is of the essence. Until recently, anyone who was provided with a smartphone as part of their employment package would pay income tax at 20 per cent, 40 per cent or 50 per cent on the value of the benefit in kind. Mobile phones were exempt from this, but smartphones were seen by
HMRC as being primarily a personal digital assistant, rather than a device on which to make phone calls. Now, HMRC has changed the regulations so that smartphones follow the same rules as mobile phones generally, and they will not incur benefit in kind taxation. Directors and employees who have paid tax on smartphones in the tax years 2007/08 to 2011/12 may be able to make a claim for a refund on the tax paid. HMRC has given a concession that tax refund claims relating to smart phones for the tax year ended 5 April 2008 can still be made up to 31 July 2012. For full details contact Philip Walding on 01536 461900, email philip.walding@moorestephens.com or via @PhilipWalding on Twitter
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Come on england! Can Roy’s boys do it? The european football championships will start in poland and ukraine from June 8th. It will be the third time that the final tournament is jointly hosted by two countries (after Belgium/ netherlands in 2000 and austria/ switzerland in 2008).
His decision to leave out seasoned professsional Rio Ferdinand was a brave one and could come back to haunt him with the side having unproven international players such as Cahill and Lescott if the going gets tough. “England have always been short of firepower up front since the Shearer and Sheringham partnership, and with the talismatic Rooney out for first two games, we wonder where the goals will come from. Danny Welbeck could be one for the future but is this tournament too early for him?.
sixteen national teams will compete in a total of 31 matches to be crowned European champions. The format of four groups of four teams will be used for the last time in this tournament. The competition will change for the next tournament in 2016 when the line-up of teams competing in the final tournament will be increased to 24.
“The midfield looks strong with Gerrard and hopefuly Scott Parker but the pairing of Lampard with Gerrard has always been a problem and both seem to play better for their respected clubs than England.
The UEFA Euro 2012 matches will be played in eight stadiums, four in Poland – Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw – and four in Ukraine – Donetsk, Lviv, Kharkiv and Kyiv. the opening match takes place in Warsaw on 8th june and the final on 1 July in Kyiv. 1.4 million fans are expected to visit the finals and the matches will be broadcast all around the world. England kick off the campaign against France on June 11 in Donestsk and with new manager Roy Hodgson in the hotseat, what chances do England have of victory?
Top writer and journalist Stuart Parker, gives his verdict on England, “It all depends on the manager and if he has had enough time to gel a side capable of winning a major tournament.
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LAST SATURDAY night was the annual politically charged rally, and low-point of the United Kingdom's music industry, otherwise known as The Eurovision Song Contest. This year our great little island showed the world just how bad we really are, when it comes to making decisions on how we want to be seen; throwing a retired and knackered old man (who I'm told was famous before I was born) on stage. The message from the world was loud and clear; the newer, fresher and better-rounded acts did better. This is - and will prove to be more so in the future - the same with everything. So why are we still teaching the generation-of-tomorrow with outdated methods in schools? We are in a new age. An age where everything around us is digital. When we’re travelling, working and even sleeping, we’re always connected to the internet, utilizing the tools which have become a key necessity for our lives. It is about time that a focus was put upon digital communication methods in schools; with trade and business' set-up in 2012, being able to send an email is as important as our verbal communication skills. Another contrast between the winning act, from Sweden and old Emb's (who came second last) is the creativity which went into the act. As a nation we seem overlyproud of our past, and think that moving away from that is wrong. An example in education, The English Baccalaureate, which measures schools on their intake’s performance in English, mathematics, history or geography, the sciences and a language. In a time when creativity is more important than ever, the youth of today are being discouraged from it; taught instead how to be 'good little workers', who can slot right into today’s jobs market. So - I'm young, and maybe I'm wrong - but don't you agree, and think there needs to be change? If you agree with Spooner or have your own take on things why not comment on our Letters and Rants page in our next issue. Send your emails or letters to: hello@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Luke Manning talks to Terry Cade golfmiester, bowling green afficionado, ex stunt man accompanied by his faithful sidekick Alfie
A DIVERSE career that has included trading blows with Bruce Lee as martial arts specialist and rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood elite as a renowned stuntman, Terry Cade, Rothwell's very own action man is now plotting world domination as a prestigious, bespoke golf club maker in local Rothwell. A man of many talents – stunt man, actor, golfer, bespoke golf club designer, businessman. Where did it all begin? I have always been fascinated with martial arts and back in the 1970s I was working in Hong Kong with the likes of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan on films such as ‘Enter the Dragon’. I was the English guy who played the baddies and was basically there to get kicked around. It was great fun. One day I was on set and the Australian stunt man working on the film hadn’t arrived to do a couple of scenes. I’d watched the stuntmen in action whilst doing my martial arts work and had always been an athletic kid, so I said to the director “I could do that”. I figured that as long as the car had a good roll cage, I would just put my foot down and hope for the best. Two weeks later another film came up and I was asked by the director if I wanted to do some more stunts. I never looked back. What happened next? I came back to England in 1979
and joined the UK stunt register, building up from a probationary member to full co-ordinator over a number of years. In the process I had to learn all kinds of skills from horse riding and fencing and trampolining to high diving. You could give me anything to fall off and I loved it, apart from motorbikes. I have never been particularly au fait with motorbikes. Do you live the movie star lifestyle? I get to travel the world and have always been treated exceedingly well - after all, your job is to make the movie stars look good isn’t it? The pay is good and it’s a lot of fun but there is the other side as well - always being on planes and in hotels, hanging around forever on set and, of course, it physically hurts. Any favourite films or stunts? Strangely the stunt that springs to mind is nothing outrageous. It was on the television series Spender when Jimmy Nail comes home and finds my character in bed with his sister. He drags me out of bed naked by my hair and, whilst I’m scrabbling for my clothes, throws me down the stairs. It was a hard stunt as I had to go tumbling down with absolutely no padding whatsoever. But my favourite films were perhaps the nine Bond movies I have featured in or when I was a stunt double for Tom
Cruise in Legend. There was probably more of me in that film than Tom, and I got to work with one of the world’s best stunt co-ordinators, Vic Armstrong. Any dreams of being an actor? There have been television series where I have done a bit of acting and thoroughly enjoyed it, such as Last of the Summer Wine and Pulaski, but most of my career has been either coordinating stunts or doing the stunts as a double. I even doubled as Nora Batty! So where does the golf fit in? I play a lot of golf and am fortunate enough to have got to a very good level. I now hold diplomas with the European, World and US Golf Teachers Federations. I organised pro celebrity golf matches in the 1980s and since meeting a guy called Chris Treacy at Diamond Golf, I have always wanted to own a golf academy that not only teaches golf but makes bespoke clubs. I set up of the Snooty Fox Golf Company in 2010 and when I knew that the local bowling green needed saving it seemed a perfect opportunity to a step further towards that dream. We eventually moved premises there and the old bowling green area takes a lot of upkeep, but it’s worth it and it means that alongside the shop we now have a putting green, chipping green and all weather driving bays. We’ve got mem-
bers now that come and use all the facilities and I give them hints, tips and lessons as well. I have always enjoyed using my hands, solving problems and making things, so the bespoke club part of the business is hugely rewarding and very technical - with a workshop onsite to make the clubs. What do you do when you’re relaxing? Being a stuntman makes you always want to be active and turn your hand to anything. I still train and also play squash, water ski on holiday, go scuba diving – that sort of thing. My partner and I spend a lot of time with our two year old dog Alfie, who is always dancing about and has a wonderful friendly character that means he goes by my side wherever I do, and I like to unwind with a steak and a good bottle of red when we go out. Are there any ambitions left unfulfilled? I want to get my name on the map as a great golf club maker. For all of the films and all of television, realising that dream would be my greatest success. Sum yourself up in four words. Fun. Energetic. Inquisitive. Helpful. And if you could be a superhero, who would it be? It’s got to be Superman. He’s a force for good and everybody likes to think they could fly...
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Basketball nets a deal to develop elite players > Basketball TWO of the leading county basketball clubs have joined forces to provide basketball at an elite level throughout Northamptonshire. In the past two years, Wellingborough Phoenix and Northampton Nets Basketball Clubs have achieved a Women’s Division 2 title, a Men’s runners up spot in Division 3, as well as three junior age group national final four appearances, National League Premiership and conference league wins and numerous play-off appearances at junior age groups. The two clubs have now teamed up to form Northamptonshire ELITE Basketball Club (NEBC). Both clubs will continue their identity in developing new players, enhancing and improving the local leagues within Northamptonshire, but a new player pathway will be developed in an integrated national league structure within NEBC, allowing a fully integrated player pathway from junior to senior. The club will play out of the existing homes of Wellingborough Phoenix and Northampton Nets in a move that will maximise the resources of both clubs for the benefit of the county as a whole. Pete Burgoine, Chairman of Wellingborough Phoenix Basketball Club said: “Wellingborough Phoenix and Northampton Nets have both made extraordinary progress since commencing national league programmes. The formation of NEBC will further assure the future of the programme and allow the teams to maximise the opportunity for all players and coaches who aspire to perform at the top level, it will also widen the recruitment net for players and coaches of both sexes with senior national league ambitions. “It is a vital component that Wellingborough Phoenix will still exist to continue its excellent work in develop-
ELITE PLAYERS: The Wellingborough Phoenix Under 13s squad who took the bronze medal in the recent National Final Fours. ing youngsters in local primary schools and the continued cooperation with Nets allows this programme to be extended into more areas of the county for the benefit of both clubs.” Sue Elliott-King, Chair of Northampton Nets Basketball Club said: “The formation of NEBC is a natural progression of two clubs who have worked very closely to improve the standard and level of basketball being played and officiated in the county. “I consider a critical success factor in working together and combining resources and the best coaches is that we continue to develop players and the game of basketball at local level within the Nets and Phoenix clubs and support Northants Basketball Association initiatives locally. “The set up provides a framework that will hopefully meet every basketball player’s needs at whatever their level and I’m proud to be able to deliver this for the county working together.”
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On your bike this summer > Cycling AN array of cycling events to suit the serious cyclist and the less enthusiastic has been put together by Northamptonshire County Council in its Summer of Cycling event. The programme is designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get out and give cycling a go during the summer. All the events and activities are free to members of the public, kicking off with Northampton Carnival on June 9, where there will be a bike parade leading the Carnival. Visitors can watch the riders, including a range of silly custom contraptions, such as tall bikes and bed-stead bikes, and the festivities will continue at Delapre Park after the parade. The Big Bike Fix during National Bike Week 2012 (June 16 to 24) allows people to receive your free bike safety check before making the most of Bike Week by getting out and cycling to work or school, or go on a longer ride with family and
friends. June 23 sees Daventry CycleFest, Chaucer Way Car Park, a free, fun event to celebrate cycling featuring a range of displays and activities for all ages and abilities, and there will be more cycle-themed activities at Oundle Carnival on June 23 and 24, including suggested bike rides and bike fix stands. A Corby Celebration of Cycling will be held at The Corby Cube on June 30 - a free, fun event to celebrate cycling featuring a range of displays and activities for all ages and abilities. The Cyclists Touring Club will be running a programme of Guided Bike Rides catering for a range of abilities from beginners to experienced cyclists throughout the Summer of Cycling. Visit the Events Guide page on the CTC website for further details – the rides marked as “Open” are those that non-members are welcome to take part in, and there’s also five circular rides and other suggested routes on the Summer of Cycling website.
Who is your Sporting Growing club has impressive set-up Superstar? > Cricket
ONE of Corby’s leading cricket teams, S & L Corby, is on the lookout for players to join their growing setup. With five weekend teams, two midweek teams, and a strong and successful youth system, from U-11s to U-17s playing in the Wilson Brown Youth League, the club has plenty to offer.
The Saturday first team plays in Division Four of the Northamptonshire County League, the second team plays in Division Ten, and the club has also entered a Third Eleven for 2012 in Division 14 , all playing competitive cricket with a strong sense of fun. On Sundays teams play cricket in the Rutland League, the first team in Division Two and the second team in Division Seven
The Club has a strong family ethos and very focused on developing our ground and youth set up, and is always on the look-out for youth and senior players. Anyone interested in joining the club can contact any of the officials for more information via the website www.slcorby.play-cricket.com
Simon aims for elite squad > Boxing CORBY boxing heavyweight Simon Barclay has notched up another win after being crowned the Best in Britain at the GB Championships. The Championships are a key event in GB Boxing’s preparations for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and a crucial tournament for Simon, who recently won the ABA heavyweight FIGHTER: Simon Barclay was crowned Best in Britain championship.
Simon took the heavyweight crown with a 21-14 win over Steven Lavelle from Scotland. Before the tournament in London Simon, who currently works at Tata Steel, admitted he was looking for an opportunity to spend more time boxing. If a boxer that is not currently part of the GB Boxing squad wins the GB Championships they will secure an assessment with the squad and the opportunity to join it as a funded athlete.
>WELLINGBOROUGH ASK Chelsea fans and they’ll probably say Didier Drogba, in cricket there’s every chance it will be Stuart Broad, and the Olympics could throw up any number of stars, from the expected to the unexpected. But around our county, away from the big money and the adulation, there’s plenty of sporting stars that shine very brightly indeed. So who’s your Sporting Star? It might be the eight-yearold who scored a hat-full of goals last season, and it could be the veteran who’s always got one last season in them, and never lets the side down. It could be one of the most popular sports - football, cricket and rugby - or it could be the Cinderella sport, that is a passion for those who take part but never quite recognised in the wider sporting calendar. Wellingborough Extra is all about the good news stories that happen in and around Wellingborough and we want you to tell us who your own sporting superstar is. Send us all their details and a photograph and we’ll tell the whole community about their achievements. Anyone, from a proud parent to an admiring coach, or even a supporter from the touchline, can send their suggestions in, and we will print a selection of the best. Email details of your Sporting Superstars to editor.judith@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Town welcomes new Women triumph man in the top job > Bowls
NEW TEAM: Owner Kevin Ingram, centre, with new manager Ian Sampson, right, and his assistant Chris Plummer.
> Football NEW manager of Corby Town Ian Sampson is wasting no time in getting down to business. The former Northampton Town boss and his assistant Chris Plummer, ex-Peterborough Northern Star manager, were presented at a press conference at the Steel Park ground ending weeks of speculation. And the pair were clearly keen not to waste time putting together a squad for the next season in the Blue Square Bet North. Ian said: “There are players who played here last season who we will need to talk to and that is one of the first jobs we will do.
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He added: “We are looking to build a young, hungry team that want to win.” The new owner Kevin Ingram confirmed that the manager will have a smaller budget than the club had at the start of last season but it would be bigger than the one on offer at the end of the campaign. And, while Ian admitted that being able to spend money is important, there is no reason why the club cannot find success on a lower budget. Ian said: “Kevin explained his ideas for the club and the potential he saw for the place and I saw it was something we could build on together. I have been given a blank canvas and look forward to the challenge.” The development of the youth teams is likely to be an integral part
of the club’s operations with the opportunity to nurture local talent. Wins on the pitch will help grow the numbers through the gates – by the end of last season the club’s attendance had fallen dramatically after a run of defeats. Ian, who described himself as approachable and not a ranter or raver, said: “I will be hoping to put together a young, hungry, athletic team. Myself and Chris have a similar philosophy when it comes to football and we want to play the right way. “We understand that you can’t play like Barcelona every week and you need to mix things up sometimes. The pitch may determine how we play home and away, but we want hunger and a great team spirit here.”
Getting the boot > Bowls CORBY Borough Council’s intense boot camp programme is back and ready to whip participants into shape for the summer. The course will run from Monday 11 to Thursday 15 June from 6am to 7am at West Glebe Park. Over the four days participants will work as an individual and a team to take part in activi-
ties such as hill running, an obstacle course, cardio and muscular workouts, all in the aim of giving the metabolism a huge boost. The course costs £25 per person or £15 for direct debit member of Lodge Park Sports Centre or Corby East Midlands International Pool. For more information or to book your place ring Lodge Park Sports Centre on 01536 400033.
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Ian Sampson brings experience as club looks for change
Bowls Northamptonshire Women’s Section visited Haddenham BC, Cambridgeshire for a Middle England League match against Cambridgeshire ladies, and came home with a very welcome win by 16 shots. The County won on two rinks, lost on three and drew the sixth, so the win was very much down to the massive win by Jan Bradley’s all Daventry Town rink which did so by a massive 30 shots. On another day of cold and overcast conditions, Bowls Northamptonshire Men’s Section embarked on its Midland Counties campaign against Warwickshire men at Kingsthorpe BC but came away second best by 14 shots. Warwickshire started the match much more positively, posting a healthy lead of seven shots after five ends and doubling it to 14 shots after 10 ends. Although the visitors’ advantage was stemmed over the next few ends, and in fact reduced to just eight across the green at the three quarter stage, unfortunately, when riding well and having a decent lead, John Haines’ rink dropped a big count of seven shots, and from then on the lead remained with Warwickshire.
A great visit to Soham BC in Cambridgeshire, for the Bowls Northamptonshire Under 25’s in the Inter County National Double Rink competition for the White Rose Trophy. At the half-way stage the county players were in front by around 12 shots, and although Suffolk dug in deep to keep the advantage within reaching distance, the Jamie Walker rink then picked up a six to go 26-13 up with few ends left to play, and Callum Height’s rink changed a head against them to go three shots in front at 16-13. The County eventually won by 20 shots, with the final score Northamptonshire 50 shots – Suffolk 30 shots. The ‘Match of the Season’ for Bowls Northamptonshire was played at Wellingborough BC between the Women’s Section and the Men’s Section, a match which is always keenly fought, and on this occasion, as always, the male bowlers’ pride was at stake. On the day, the men need not have unduly concerned themselves because, having just one losing rink, and that by only two shots, they ran out easy winners by a rather massive 59 shots. The final score was Northamptonshire Women 91 shots – Northamptonshire Men 150 shots.