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AN AMBITIOUS five-year plan to bring Wellingborough town centre’s shops back to their former glory has got underway this week. The “back to the future” project aims to protect the town’s heritage and bring back its traditional character – using a £1.4million Lottery cash pot. Shops along Sheep Street, Silver Street, Market Street, Cambridge Street and parts of High Street could be eligible for grants of up to £20,000. The cash would be used to see period features uncovered, repaired and restored. Modern doors and windows
could be replaced to be more in keeping with the buildings and large fascia signs swapped for something more traditional. Councillor Tim Allebone, chairman of the council’s development committee, said: “We have some really beautiful buildings in our town centre, with a lot of history and character. “Many of the traditional market town features do still exist, but work needs to be done to discover these hidden treasures and bring them back to their former glory.” Full story, page 14.
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE police officers saw complaints made against them fall by 30 per cent in 2011/12 compared to the previous year, new figures have revealed. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) annual figures show the force recorded 376 complaints against officers, compared with 535 the previous year. The 30 per cent drop in complaints is more than three times the national average. The figures also show a fall in the number of allegations contained within the complaints, to a five-year low. They fell from 619 the previous year to 492 – a 21 per cent decrease. The figures also show that 167 allegations were dealt with by discussion between the complainant and the officer or member of staff involved. And, while the national average for dealing with and finalising complaint cases was 93 working days, the average for Northamptonshire was 72 working days. Chief Inspector Mark Taylor, from Northamptonshire’s Professional Standards Department, said: “Since August 2011, we have further improved our service by adapting our processes to record complaints in just 24 hours, not the national average of ten days. We recognise we still have more to do in achieving our aim of delivering an excellent service.”
> COUNTY NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is calling on people across the county to give their views on its plans for future improvement. All fire and rescue services are required by the Government to produce and consult on a strategic Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP) that outlines proposals for change and planned actions in the coming years. The 2013-2017 draft includes plans for the development of a strategic alliance between Northamptonshire and War-
wickshire fire and rescue authorities. County council cabinet member for infrastructure and public protection, Andre Gonzalez de Savage said: “The plan sets out what Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is working to achieve over the next few years. “We have seen many successful outcomes over the past few years and I was very pleased to see some of the excellent work carried out by firefighters being recognised at the BBC 999 awards last month. “We now want people to give us their views on the goals and priorities includ-
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ing their powers of deduction to conduct market research into the experiments their Little Sherlock kits should contain and how the labels would best look. Sherlock himself would surely be impressed with their carefully considered business plan, which has successfully secured funding for the project from Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce and the Wellingborough Rotary Club. Representatives presented the enterprising youngsters with cheques at the lab on Thursday. This sponsorship means all the profit from the sale of the kits will now go towards enabling Lab_13 to become a sustainable part of the school. The Little Sherlock kits are on sale at the school and at the world’s first popup science shop – 3-2-1 Ignition! – in the Broadmarsh Centre, Nottingham.
APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE: Chairmen of the Rotary Club and the Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce presented cheques to Jake and Rosie from the Little Entrepreneurs Club. The sponsorship money will pay for making science kits, which will make money for Lab_13 to remain in operation at the school.
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NORTHAMPTON College’s Business Centre offers a variety of apprenticeships in a wide range of subjects as students earn while they learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification at the end of it. Apprenticeships are designed with the help of employers and provide a work-based route to a skilled occupation and on-the-job training. Next Thursday, November 8, Northampton College is holding a ‘Love Apprenticeship Event’ to bring together local businesses and young people looking for work across the county. If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship or are a local business looking to take on some new
STUDENTS from the University of Northampton and surrounding colleges recently experienced a night of retail therapy – with a difference. Retailers at the town’s Grosvenor Centre opened their doors exclusively for students, offering special discounts and promotions. Clothing was especially high on the agenda for most and Top Shop, Superdry, Miss Selfridge and New Look were among the shops kept busy as a party atmosphere pre-
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Now until November 11 – Coming Out Of The Darkness (Hallowe’en) art exhibition at the Rooftop Gallery in Queens Square (the old library) Corby. Free entry. Bonfire Night display at Wicksteed Park by award-winning MLE pyrotechnics, from Daventry, Saturday November 3. Plus funfair and local band Short Notice. Tickets £4 if booked in advance and £5 on the day. Book here: http://www. wicksteedpark.co.uk/whats-on.aspx Art and craft event for Raunds Mayor’s charities (Fair and Home Start), on Saturday November 3, 10.30pm-2pm at Saxon Hal. Call: 01933 622087. Desborough firework display, Sunday November 4 in new venue: the leisure centre, Ironwood Avenue – gates open 5pm. £4 adults, £3 children. November 4, 1.30-3.30pm, at the Masonic Hall, Rockingham Road, Corby – Fun Day, open to all, including dance displays, bouncy castle, cake stalls, crafts, face painting and more. Free entry. Thursday November 8, Wellingborough Library, 11-3pm: Volunteer Fair organised by the Nene Valley Community Action group. Northampton College ‘Love Apprenticeship Event’ – info for young people and businesses. Booth Lane, NN3 3RF. 6-8pm. More details: www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk Gretton Silver Band’s third annual Craft Market at Gretton Village Hall, Saturday
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County leads the way supporting History of Higgins disabled youngsters > COUNTY NORTHAMPTONSHIRE County Council’s pioneering work to transform how young people with disabilities are supported into adulthood came under the spotlight at a national conference. The National Children and Adults Conference is one of the main events on the social care calendar, bringing together councillors, directors, policy makers, MPs and various organisations from across the voluntary and private sectors. Conference delegates heard how the council has been working to create a transitions team for disabled young people aged between 14 to 25 to improve their journey into adult life.
The authority is one of the first in the country to take this new approach which will replace the existing arrangement of having separate services for disabled young people and young adults. This means young people will have the same team support them as they get older. Cabinet member for public health and social care, Councillor Robin Brown said: “The journey from childhood into adulthood can be difficult for any young person and this can be even more significant for young people with disabilities or learning difficulties. “ We want each person to have a positive experience as they grow up and successfully move them on to employment or training opportunities. “In Northamptonshire, we are taking an innovative approach to achieving this.”
Chamber reaction to jobless figures > WELLINGBOROUGH
47 per cent of all respondents had tried to recruit new employees during the third quarter of 2012, with 71 per cent of manufacturing and 64 per cent of service opportunities being for full-time positions. “The latest job market figures are a positive development, signalling both locally and nationally that people are returning to work. “However, forceful measures are still needed to ensure we return to sustainable positive growth. Efforts to reduce the deficit will mean that employment in the public sector will continue to shrink, which will affect local job figures. “So, it is critical to ensure the private sector remains able to create new jobs. The Government must continue to help businesses grow and create jobs with measures such as further deregulation, increased infrastructure spending, and the creation of a Business Bank.”
THE publication of national unemployment figures this month sparked a response from the county’s Chamber of Commerce. Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Northamptonshire Chamber, said: “The latest job figures are encouraging and heading in the right direction. “All areas in the county are showing either a drop in unemployment or have stayed at the same level. “The largest decreases are in Wellingborough, Northampton North, Daventry and Corby – which hit a four-year high in youth unemployment when the last figures were announced in August. Kettering has remained at the same level, with 4.1 per cent of the town out of work. “This echoes what we are hearing from local businesses. When we surveyed Northants businesses as part of our Quarterly Economic Survey last *Business Expertise with Extra columnist Paul month, we were pleased to find out that Griffiths is on page 10. »
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GARDEN waste collections in Wellingborough will now continue throughout the winter months. The brown bins service, which usually stops between October and March, is being funded by cash brought in from increased recycling in the borough. As extra money has been generated by improved recycling rates this year, the council will be able pick up garden waste for the whole of this year apart from two collection cycles over Christmas. Council leader Cllr Paul Bell said: “Last year was an exceptionally mild winter and residents weren’t happy that they were still mowing their lawns and sweeping up leaves long after the garden waste collections had stopped. We’re pleased we’ve been able to do something about this. “We get income from both the amount of waste that can be recycled and also for the amount we divert from landfill. In short, extra recycling equals extra money. “It’s so easy to recycle in Wellingborough and we’d encourage everyone to do it as much as possible. Not only does it benefit the environment, it also generates money which can be used to give residents the services they want.”
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News in Brief Seminar hears of church help > RUSHDEN AROUND 60 people from across Northamptonshire attended a special seminar held at Whitefriars Church in Rushden. Bishop Graham Cray, advisor to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, spoke to them about ‘Fresh Expressions of Church’. He told the audiences about the many ways churches across England and beyond are serving their local communities. The next meeting of the church-run Retireds’ Group will take place on Friday November 2 at 1.30pm in the Bridge Community Office in the grounds of Whitefriars Junior School. Margaret Walker will talk about her recent visit to Mozambique. The church has also organised the latest of its Countryside Walks on Sunday November 11. Meet at the junior school at 9.45am or near the Old Forge Village Tea Room in Cranford St John at 10.30am.
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Flytipper traced through letters in rubbish general household waste, Norse officers found letters A 20-YEAR-OLD man from that could be traced to an adWilby has been fined £565 dress in Priory Road. The owner of the address by Wellingborough magistrates for dumping a told officers she had cleared van-load of rubbish ear- the house following the departure of her tenant, and lier this year. Wellingborough Norse, the that a friend of her husband company that carries out en- had paid Adam Furnell £180 vironmental services on be- to dispose of the rubbish. He was interviewed under half of the local council, was told in March that rubbish caution by Norse officers, had been dumped at the en- where he denied dumping trance to a business site on Sy- the rubbish and said he had well Road in Wellingborough. declined the request to disAfter going through the pose of it in his van as there rubbish, which included a was too much. Following statements by bed, mattress and bags of
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both the owner of the Priory Road address, as well as the friend who had paid Furnell, it was decided there was enough evidence to go ahead with a prosecution. At the magistrates court Furnell pleaded guilty to not exercising a duty of care in respect of the disposal of the rubbish, and was fined £400, plus £150 costs and a £15 victim surcharge. Peter Morrall, chairman of the Wellingborough Council’s community committee, said: “We will always remove flytipping once it’s reported to us, and then we will try
and find out who was responsible for dumping it. “Residents can be prosecuted even if they don’t actually dump the rubbish themselves. If they are found to have failed to take the proper care in disposing of it – they can still be liable. “Always check whether the person you’re contracting is a registered trade waste carrier. In this case, the co-operation of the householder and the friend meant that they escaped prosecution, but only just.” To report flytipping. call Wellingborough Norse on: 01933 234 520.
Poppy appeal hits the right notes > WELLINGBOROUGH THE official launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal in Wellingborough was marked with a free concert. The event, which was organised by the Royal British Legion, took place All Hallows church in the town centre.
The Mayor of Wellingborough Ken Harrington was among those attending the concert, which saw a performance by the 60s Club Band. The Royal British Legion looks after the welfare, interests and memory of those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces. The Poppy Appeal provides the main source of funds to maintain the schemes that help over 100,000 people each year. Last year’s appeal raised more than £39million
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STAFF at a Wellingborough firm are hoping to keep a stiff upper lip as they raise money to help change the face of men’s health. Male members of staff at Higgins building supplies on Turnells Mill Lane, hope to be bristling with success as they donate their top lips to ‘Movember’ – the moustache-growing season. Customers of the company are also being urged to grow a moustache in November as part of the campaign to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer.
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Here in Northamptonshire, we produce a range of prodThroughout October, ucts in demand at home and there has been no hiding abroad, from food and drink to car components. Our products from the word ‘exporting’. Regular readers of this col- can help boost our local econ- FINGER ON THE BUSINESS PULSE: Paul Griffiths, CEO, Northamptonshire umn know I am an advocate of omy as our businesses grow. Chamber of Commerce. As I write this, I am en route exporting – it is the key to getting the UK out of recession. to the British Chambers of
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War on ‘gas-guzzlers’ a threat to rural life > COUNTY A RECENT report on car taxation by the thinktank Centre Forum, backed by Energy and Climate Change Minister Ed Davey, would have far-reaching implications for the region’s working countryside if adopted by Government, says Northamptonshire’s rural business watchdog, Country Land and Business Association (CLA). As motorists choose smaller, more economical cars, the Treasury is looking for methods of dealing with the projected fall in income from Vehicle Excise RURAL PROOF: Deputy director Duty (VED), commonly of the county’s Country Land and known as road or car Business Association, Tim Isaac. tax. These new propos-
als, already nicknamed the Top Gear Tax, would replace VED with a one-off purchase tax, charging £50 per gram of CO2 emitted over 94g/km. By this method, it is hoped car buyers will force manufacturers to develop ever-greener engines. But according to CLA deputy director Tim Isaac, this new move would have dire financial consequences for those who live and work in Northamptonshire. He said: “If ever there was a case for rural proofing, here it is. To Mr Davey, in his constituency of Kingston and Surbiton, these measures to reduce the numbers of thirsty ‘Chelsea Tractors’ must seem eminently sensible. “Northamptonshire’s rural workers often need 4x4 vehicles to do their jobs. Vehicles frequently have to work off-road, cope with atrocious weather conditions or tow trailers.” “Any proposed measure must be rural proofed to prevent anyone who has to use a bigger engine from being unfairly penalised.”
Town bucks national trend with surge in business activity struggling to revive after plunging into a double-dip recession in the spring, with latest figures showing a shrinkage of 0.4 THE Wellingborough per cent in the April-to-June period. economy is thriving in MP for Wellingborough and Rushden, tough times with a snapPeter Bone, said: “The Wellingborough shot of business activity economy is doing better than the rest in the town rising by five of the country. It has shown great resiltimes in the last two years, ience in hard times. This is a testament according to a networking to the endurance and entrepreneurial group. flair of many of the family businesses in town. There are plenty of companies focusing on niche markets.” The amount represents the commercial transactions passed between the 32-strong group. It follows an upward trend with £400,000 created between October 2011 and March 2012, £260,000 from April 2011 and October 2011 and £100,000 between October 2010 and March 2011. Carl Davis, partner at Nigel Davis Property Services, based in the town’s Sheep Street, presided over the trade NETWORK SUCCESS: From left, Carl Davis, from Nigel Davis Property Services, surge as chapter director, a position Derek Hornbuckle, of Advent Signs, and Richard Bedells, from BAC Accountants. which revolves every six months. He said: “This phenomenal amount of activity passed between our members, who operate companies in Wellingborough and in the surrounding area, is a REPAIRS success story. It shows that with a flexDS, 360 AND PS3 ible and dynamic approach, small to medium-sized businesses can not only FREE QUOTES GIVEN survive but prosper in tough times. At TRY US FIRST! COMICS AND GAMES FROM N64 TO PS3 Nigel Davis Property Services, we have AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! certainly been experiencing one of our WE TRADE, WE BUY, WE SELL busiest periods ever.” 10% off Incoming chapter director, Stewart any game Childs, who runs adc ONLINE, said: with this ad 12 Silver Street, Wellingborough, “Carl will be a hard act to follow but we 01933 440861 aim to not only maintain but build on our thriving local economy.” The largest piece of business from the £500,000 was a contract for £80,000 won by Activate Business Development IS RECRUITING! to promote the town through Discover Part-time or freelance Wellingborough. Writers Steve Rees, who runs the company, Reporters said: “This contract has enabled us to Journalists promote the town and its businesses, If you have a passion for LOCAL so it just shows the money generated stories, live in either Corby, Kettering or is not only staying locally but boosting Wellingborough and can write regularly to length and to our the town and its businesses.” deadlines we would like to hear from you. For details about BNI Wellingborough, Contact us in the first instance by email visit: www.bni-wellingborough.com to: hello@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Radical approach to ending re-offending > COUNTY A RADICAL new approach has been launched in Northamptonshire in a bid reduce the number of people who reoffend – particularly after their release from prison. Launched this month, it means those posing a threat of re-offending or who were sentenced to less than 12 months in prison for a variety of crimes will be ‘engaged with’ by special Diversion officers. The aim is that the offenders whose crimes cause the most harm are managed in a co-ordinated manner in the community. The police, together with the probation service and private and third sector agencies, will provide a co-ordinated system of mentoring, training, education and other forms of support to help them break the cycle of crime. Chief Inspector Mark Evans, who has spearheaded this approach, said: “Offenders
sentenced to more than 12 months in prison, are often released with conditions to engage with probation and police officers in order to assist their rehabilitation. This is known in our county as the Rose Programme. “However, what we find is that those who receive less than 12 months are not statutorily obliged to engage with the authorities. Yet this category of offenders often causes the most harm locally and are also more likely to reoffend once released. “What’s new with this approach is that those who are released from prison and fit into the category of less than 12 months in prison will now be assessed against a number of pathways involving: drugs and alcohol support, accommodation support, education, training and employment support, alcohol and drugs intervention, health support, finance and debt assistance, guidance with children and families as well as attitude and behaviour management. “We are also working with local support agencies like Groundworks to provide street mentors to help people get
back into mainstream society. “In addition, we will continue to use the highly effective Buddi tracker system, which allows us to electronically monitor and manage offenders. This can allow us to potentially eliminate people as suspects as well as allowing officers to conduct curfew checks remotely. “Anyone of concern who fails to participate in the programme or does reoffend will then be subject to the enforcement arm of policing, working side-by-side with this new team. “We want to make sure that people are given the appropriate chances to integrate back into the community while reducing the risks of reoffending and improving community safety. “As well as the anguish of victimisation, offending costs society a huge amount of money with everything from insurance or personal loss to court and prison costs. “It is hoped that the investment in diverting people away from criminality with this joint partnership programme will prove to be a much more cost-effective use of public funds.”
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> Wellingborough A MAJOR clean-up campaign in Wellingborough saw a blitz on graffiti and fly-tipping across the town. The week-long operation also saw eyesore underpasses painted and litter-picking on streets and in parks. Northamptonshire police’s Safer Community Team officers, the council and the probation service joined forces with local communities in the big tidy-up. Schools and residents associations also joined in. The police, together with Wellingborough Homes, paid for a number of skips to help a big spruce-up of Castle Ward, Kiln Way and Minerva Way. Sergeant Sharan Wildman, of Wellingborough Town Safer Community Team, said: “Anti-social behaviour seriously affects people’s quality of life. “The problem of littering makes communities feel less good about themselves. Take litter home with you, don’t throw it out of car windows or into the gutter. “We are determined to work closely with our partners in Wellingborough to make the town a pleasant place in which to live and work.”
The clean-up followed complaints from local people about graffiti in the town and the state of underpasses. The week of action kicked off in Castle ward’s Newcomen Road, with graffiti removed from nine private houses in the area by the council’s environmental services company Wellingborough Norse. At the same time, offenders on the Community Payback scheme started painting over graffiti in 12 underpasses around the town. Community litter picks took place on Knox Court and Queensway, with members of the public joining in. Councillor Peter Morrall, chairman of Wellingborough Council’s community committee, said: “Graffiti is a real concern for our residents and it’s essential we pool our resources, expertise and equipment so that we can tackle the problem effectively. “In these cash-strapped times, it’s difficult for one organisation to sort it out completely by themselves.” Mary Geaney, Probation Trust director, said: “As a trust, we are delighted to be playing such a key part in this project and will ensure that supervised offenders will work to improve the environment for local residents.”
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Parking scheme to be extended > Wellingborough
A PARKING scheme to help cut congestion in the streets around Wellingborough train station is set to be extended to include more of the town. Residential streets in the area have become increasingly busy as commuters leave their cars there to avoid paying station parking charges. A parking permit scheme was introduced last summer on a number of streets close to the station, following complaints from locals that they were unable to find spaces near their homes. Council chiefs say when the scheme was put in place it was acknowledged that the problem might simply be relocated, as commuters moved to park on the roads just outside the permit zone instead. A plan has now been put forward to reduce the congestion by extending the scheme to include more streets. Widening the perimeter of the permit zone would mean more roads just outside the scheme for commuters to use for parking, which would reduce the number of cars in each individual road. Councillor Tim Allebone, chairman of Wellingborough Council’s development committee, said: “What we have now is a number of hot spots, a few roads just outside of the current permit zone, which are getting overwhelmed by commuter traffic. “Residents have complained so we’re offering the chance to have the permit scheme extended. This should stop the parking issues but also reduce the likelihood of the problem being relocated even further out. “We do understand the reasoning of the commuters, as they’re not doing anything illegal and it’s obvious why they’d want to avoid parking charges of £8.50 a day at the station. “However, we do need to take the concerns of residents seriously. “We will give residents in the streets covered by the proposed extended scheme a choice – do they want permits or not? “If more people in a street vote yes than no, then that street is likely to become part of the permit scheme.” The permit scheme is run and enforced by Northamptonshire County Council and permits cost £25 a year.
Get set for winter wonderland > COUNTY
CHRISTMAS is coming and bringing a winter wonderland to Kettering’s town centre. The big Christmas lights switch-on takes place on Thursday November 29 in the Market Place – kick-starting the countdown to the festive season and the start of late night shopping. A winter wonderland grotto in the Market Place buildings will be open to the public over the Christmas period. Local businesses and organisations are being urged to get into the yuletide spirit by decorating and donating a Christmas tree and helping to raise charity cash. The donated trees will be judged by the public and the winning organisation will receive a donation for their chosen charity. Find out more, email Steve Edwards: stevenedwards@kettering.gov.uk or call: 01536 534170 for more information.
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First step to restoring our heritage Festive market > WELLINGBOROUGH
ALL that is Christmas will be on offer at ‘My Little Vintage Christmas Market’ being staged at Nene Court, The Embankment, Wellingborough, on Saturday November 10. With ten ‘pop-up’ shops to browse, all housed within Christmas Cabins, there is sure to be plenty to put visitors into the festive spirit. More than 30 stalls will be arranged in the marquees, offering vintage collectables, clothing and accessories, retro gifts, curios and antiques, unique presents, homemade cakes and Christmas treats, handmade Christmas decorations, florist-designed Christmas wreaths and table displays, soaps, shabby chic furniture, works of art . . . and even your Christmas turkey to be ordered from Pastures Poultry! Plus, the Hart Micro Brewery will be having an open day and retail outlets at Nene Court will be open, too. Admission is free.
> WELLINGBOROUGH THE first step in an ambitious five-year project to restore and protect Wellingborough’s heritage has got underway. It follows the announcement of a council project using Lottery cash to bring historic town centre shop fronts back to their former glory. Shops along Sheep Street, Silver Street, Market Street, Cambridge Street and parts of High Street could be eligible for grants, which would see period features uncovered, repaired and restored. Modern doors and windows could be replaced to be more in keeping with the buildings, and large fascia signs could be swapped for something more traditional. Local shopkeepers have attended a series of drop-in events to learn more about the grants, which could range from £1,000 to up to £20,000. Councillor Tim Allebone, chairman of the council’s development committee, said: “We have some really beautiful buildings in our town centre, with a lot of history and character. “Unfortunately, over the years, quite a bit of this character has been covered up or fallen into disrepair, and a number of shop fronts no longer match the buildings that they belong to. “Many of the traditional market town features do still exist, but work needs to be done to discover these hidden treasures and bring them back to their former glory.
Call for bazaar visitors! > PODINGTON
START as you mean to go on this festive season at the Christopher Reeves Lower School Christmas Bazaar in Podington, with fun and games, fabulous shopping, tempting treats and delicious food and drink. This year, the annual bazaar is on November 24 and is taking HISTORIC SPLENDOUR: Wellingborough town centre around a century ago place at the earlier and extended time of 11am-2pm, giving ev“We’ve managed to secure a large protecting our heritage for the future.” eryone more time to enjoy all the festivities. The grants scheme is part of the amount of Lottery money to help fund As well as the famous grand raffle, which this year promises this work and we’ll be offering grants to council’s Townscape Heritage Initiative more fantastic prizes, Father Christmas and his elves will once (THI), which is supported by £1.4mil- again be making an appearance in their grotto, plus there will eligible shop owners in the town. “We’ll help them through every step lion of Heritage Lottery Funding. be an array of stalls where you can make a start on your ChristOther projects in the THI include the mas shopping as well as lots of fun and games for children and of the application process and offer expert advice on what needs doing. We’d restoration of key building such as the adults, too! hope to have contractors on site in Grade II listed Hind Hotel which dates The Christmas Bazaar is organised by the school’s PTA and is the back to 1645, as well as developing a largest event in its fundraising calendar. This year, all funds raised some of the shops by next spring. “As well as restoring the historic char- heritage trail through the town’s medi- will be put towards new playground markings for the school. acter of individual shops, the scheme eval streets, and providing training and A nominal £1 entrance fee is charged for adults, children go will benefit traders and shoppers as the education on traditional trades such as free. For more information, contact Lindsay Ephgrave on: 01933 whole area will improve in appearance, stonemasonry. 411518.
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The EXTRA Time TV previews guide - programmes recommended over the forthcoming two weeks viewing. Frankenstein: A Modern Myth
Channel 4 Wednesday 31st October 11:10pm Originating in the novel written by 19-yearold Mary Shelley, Frankenstein’s monster was the first and greatest myth of the modern scientific age and has gone on to inspire its own popular genre of horror movies and theatre productions. This documentary looks at some of these depictions, including Danny Boyle’s sell-out hit at the National Theatre.
US Election 2012
BBC1 Tuesday 6th November 11:35pm David Dimbleby will presents BBC’s US Election 2012 programme live from Washington DC as the race for the White House reaches its dramatic conclusion. There will be live broadcasts from key battleground states, including Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Nevada and Colorado, as well as the very latest reaction from Obama’s Headquarters in Chicago and from the Romney campaign team in Boston.
Grey’s Anatomy Sky Living Wednesday 7th November 10pm
The Human Mannequin Channel 4 Thursday 1st November 9pm
Teenager Louise Wedderburn is determined to start a career in fashion, despite having a rare genetic condition called Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, an unusual, progressive and ultimately terminal genetic disease, which is causing her body to freeze and turning her into a human mannequin. Will the notoriously image conscious fashion industry accept her?
Jonathan & Charlotte ITV1 Friday 2nd November 9pm
This one-hour special tells the story of how two Essex teenagers rose to fame as a result of Britain’s Got Talent, and what happened next. In the course of this programme, we find out all about Jonathan & Charlotte, learn how the unlikely duo formed and how they began singing.
In the series 9 opener, the medics are trying to adapt to changes, cope with their losses and move forward with their relationships and careers in the aftermath of the crash. While Mark languishes in a coma due to the extent of his injuries, Arizona struggles to adjust to her new situation.
Police Elections: Time to Choose
BBC1 Wednesday 7th November 7:30pm Elections for Police and Crime Commissioner roles in England and Wales which take place in November have been described as the ‘biggest change to our policing … since 1829’. Nicky Campbell, alongside studio guests, looks at what this means to the general public and how policing of their communities will change.
World War 1’s Tunnels of Doom: The Big Dig Channel 5 Thursday 8th November 8pm
New documentary series following an archaeological dig that has uncovered some of the best preserved World War 1 trenches, bunkers and tunnels ever discovered in Flanders. As the diggers risk their lives among the unexploded shells, hand grenades and bullets, military historians colour in the picture of exactly what happened here.
Space Dive BBC2 Sunday 4th November 8:30pm This one-off documentary tells the behindthe-scenes story of Felix Baumgarter’s historic, record-breaking freefall from the edge of space to Earth. The documentary follows Felix as he underwent years of training under the watchful eye of Colonel Joe Kittinger, the man who set the original record when he fell 19 miles to earth 50 years ago.
Heston’s Fantastical Food Channel 4 Tuesday 6th November 9pm
In this brand new series, culinary alchemist Heston Blumenthal brings back the wonder and excitement of childhood food memories. In this first episode, Heston tackles breakfast, the often neglected most important meal of the day, using all his scientific and culinary resources to create the world’s largest boiled egg, and cereal on an epic scale.
Dara O Briain’s Science Club BBC2 Tuesday 6th November 9pm
This new science series takes a single subject each week and examines it from many different angles. Combining lively in-depth studio discussion, the series brings some of the world’s foremost thinkers together to share their ideas on everything, from how to avoid asteroid impact to whether or not we are still evolving.
Secret State Channel 4
Wednesday 7th November 10pm Brand new political drama inspired by Chris Mullin’s novel A Very British Coup. A devastating industrial accident on Teesside leaves several people dead and raises awkward questions about the safety procedures of the US petrochemical company involved. As a man who has a profound belief in transparency and open government, Tom Dawkins will have to tackle vested interests in his pursuit to uncover the truth and get justice for the families affected by the disaster. Along the way, he will struggle to keep his party onside and the electorate behind him, as he also weathers damaging revelations about his personal life. And as the investigation into the Teesside disaster proceeds, Dawkins comes to realise that there are bigger powers at play behind the scenes.
Kirstie’s Vintage Home Channel 4 Thursday 8th November 8pm
In this new series, Kirstie Allsopp looks to the past for inspiration, embracing vintage style to help homeowners desperately in need of help. She transforms unloved and cluttered houses into beautiful homely homes. In the first episode Kirstie comes to the aid of Colin Webster and Amber Moss whose 1960s maisonette is full of clutter.
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan
Channel 5 Friday 9th November 8pm New series in which Dominic Monaghan travels to various corners of the planet in search of weird and wonderful creatures. In this first episode, Dom journeys in to the wilds of Venezuela in search of a remote cave that is said to house the world’s largest centipede, an aggressive, venomous carnivore.
Richard Hammond’s Miracles of Nature BBC1 Monday 5th November 9pm
This new series follows Richard Hammond as he investigates the extraordinary super-powers of the animal kingdom. From South Africa to South America, Richard will travel the far reaches of the world to get up close and personal with animals with remarkable abilities; from paragliding with Cape vultures to witnessing first-hand a pioneering operation on a giraffe.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Ross Kemp: The Invisible Wounded
ITV1 Friday 9th November 9pm
Sky1 Monday 12th November 9pm
Past ‘I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here’ contestants attempt to win a million pounds in this Celebrity Special. As well as playing for their favourite charities, they are also playing for the viewer at home. The former jungle campmates taking part include Vic Reeves and Nancy Sorrell, and Phil Tufnell and Joe Pasquale.
Psychological scars sometimes run the deepest and this new documentary series sees Ross tackle the subject of post-traumatic stress disorder. With an estimated one in four war veterans experiencing depression, addiction or violent outbursts, Ross finds out what can and is being done to support our service personnel and prevent further suffering.
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Kylie Minogue/ The Abbey Road Sessions
A makeover for La Kylie’s back catalogue and it doesn’t totally work. ‘Can’t Get You Out Of MY Head’ is robbed of its hypnotic quality, while a pianobased ‘Better The Devil You Know’ sounds too polite.
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Egyptian Hip Hop/ Vitalic/Rave Age Paul Banks/Banks Good Don’t Sleep Electronic music Interpol frontman Manchester’s Egyptian Hip Hop have been around since 2009, trailblazers of a scene dubbed ‘doss-wave’. They came over like scuzzed up wasters. Now claim to be ‘purveyors of pop’ – cleverly showcased here.
from France and it’s so sharp you could splice your eardrums on it. It’s thunderously loud, laced as it is with lots of heavy metal. ‘The March Of Skabah’ will genuinely make your neighbours cry.
Paul Banks does the solo thing ditching much of that band’s sonic feel in favour of cerebral Talk Talk-tinged noise. ‘Over My Shoulder’ is poignant, while first track ‘The Base’ sounds like perfect music for film.
‘Blue Lines’ Remix/ Remaster is released on November 19th
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Leona Lewis/ Glassheart
The Rolling Stones are rock’s DNA and this is a collection of their greatest hits spanning ‘Sympathy For The Devil’ ‘Tumbling Dice’, ‘Fool To Cry’ and ‘Miss You’ and two new tracks, including the not too shabby ‘Doom And Gloom’.
Scot Calvin Harris is the go-to man for pop’s luminaries. His pumping solo album is adorned by the likes of Rihanna, Florence, Dizzee and Tinie Tempah. All collaborations work out apart from the weak-as-wee Ellie Goulding.
You gotta love Neil Young, who recently claimed he’d never heard of Bono. The guitar-playing troubadour continues to mine his own particular sonic gold like peer Bob Dylan. ‘Driftin Back’ clocks in at half an hour. Great Value.
Leona Lewis goes back to woe-is-me mode after the relative commercial cul-desac of ‘Collide’. ‘Glassheart’ is a conscious update of the ‘Bleeding Love’ template with tracks like ‘When It Hurts’, ‘Un Love Me’ and ‘Fingerprint’. Any
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ment in pop’s (if you can call it that) evolution. The album is dominated by the epic ‘Unfinished Sympathy’, beautifully accompanied by Shara Nelson’s impassioned vocalising. A cover of ‘Be Thankful For What You Got’ is almost hymn-like, while the clattering percussion that runs through ‘Safe From Harm’ could bust any soundsystem on the planet.
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Another in a long line of ‘productivity’ apps – this allows you to manage up to eight tasks, has a 30-minute focus mode to concentrate the mind and all manner of other zappy functions for the would-be entrepreneur.
Looking for the ultimate party season app? Caricature Me does what it says on the tin and will render your fizzog in ghastly and devilishly cruel caricature. Even Brad Pitt and Angelina J would look rubbish on this.
This is either great kitsch entertainment, or proof in an app that the world is going to hell in the proverbial handcart. Korean karaoke by South Korean rapper, Psy, peddles what they’re calling K-Pop. Or C-Rap?
Everything’s All White: Jack White What do you do when your band is massive all over the world and still has its credibility intact? If you’re Jack White you disband. That’s what he did with The White Stripes, a two-piece that single-handedly revitalised interest in the blues and made it over for 21st century consumption. The duo produced a seamless body of critically acclaimed work, span-
ning ‘De Stijl’ through to band documentary ‘Under Great White Northern Lights’. They were always an interesting and visceral live proposition, studiously decked out in red and white. White is now a solo act and his debut album ‘Blunderbuss’ released earlier this year is every bit as feisty and charged as anything released under The White Stripes brand.
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Bleeding Heart: Leona Lewis Returns
The ultimate superhero merchandising bunfight unites Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk and Thor in a planet-saving play-off.
Intriguing splicing of history – the Lincoln in question is a US President – and horror. Includes Gettysburg Address and loads of gore.
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Killer Joe
Katy Perry spills her guts on her split from Russell Brand in this concert movie and drops in herbiggest hits.
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Leona Lewis is that rare thing – an ‘X Factor’ survivor. Her career didn’t disappear under the baggage of Simon Cowell and ever since her singles ‘A Moment Like This’ (a UK Xmas number one and the most downloaded track of 2006) and ‘Bleeding Love’ she has managed to keep a British (and worldwide) public engaged in life chez Leona. Her forte is the big power ballad. They are the bedrock of her two albums ‘Spirit’ (2007) and ‘Echo’ (2009) and responsible for generating 20 million copy sales plus. ‘Glassheart’ Girls Aloud are marking ten years together (or relatively together) with an arena tour nextyear that is widely expected to be their career finale. Normally, the demise of a pop-by-numbers Syco experiment would merit little in the way of dry eyes. But Girls Aloud have delivered a succession of bonkersly brilliant singles. ‘Biology’ still sounds like a song with not one but two great choruses. Debut single ‘Sound Of The Underground’ crackles with modernism. Dirtbag’ (yes, really) knows these girls are special. Perversely, The Wedding Present are what you’d call an acquired taste. Singer David Gedge’s mannered vocals were born and raised in Leeds and his band – he has been the sole ever present figure since the group’s formation in ’85 – continue to tour and release new material. One-time peers of groups like The Gang Of Four and The Fall and a key band on the hugely influential NME-released ‘C86’ compilation – to which they contributed the track ‘This Boy Can Wait’ – they remain a defiantly indie band with a commitment.
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EXTRA Time - Showbiz and Entertainment Fun from Heart 96.6 in Northamptonshire. HOW ON EARTH did we get to November so soon! Really looking forward to Firework weekend, and I know there are some fantastic displays taking place across Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough, that I am hoping to get to! We caught up with Lawson this week to talk about their debut album, ‘Chapman Square’. It’s the second time we’ve chatted with the guys, the first time I tried to impart some of my legendary fashion advice and suggested that they would look good in florals, so I was keen to know if they’d taken that advice on board? Ryan said, ‘actually Joel is wearing a flowery shirt today and he looks good in it’. Yay!! We wanted to know the significance of ‘Chapman Square’. Ryan told us “It’s a development in the south of London, it’s nothing to write home about to be fair, it just means a lot to us four, it was the first place we met and were we recorded our first songs and our first you tube video. It was where I lived with an ex girlfriend, who a lot of the songs are about. We had a lot of good times but a lot of sad times”. “Standing in the Dark” from the album is one of our favourites tracks off the album, and we wanted to know who the guys would prefer standing in the dark with? Given the choice of Lady GaGa and Rihanna, the guys chose Rihanna…. Girls Aloud were chosen ahead of The Saturday’s because they’re getting back together and the guys were keen to know about their touring plans! Finally, we wanted to know who would win between Marge Simpson and Miss Piggy. Marge Simpson won for her sexy voice and blue hair…. Because Ryan has actually been out with a girl with blue hair!!! Finally, we’re still on the hunt for a champion on the Big Town Show Down, and we want Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough up there! Register online and don’t forget to tune in Mon-Fri 6am 10am and for the next couple of Saturday’s we’ll be entertaining you on breakfast too as we need more pennies for Chrimbo shopping! www.heart.co.uk/fourcounties/on-air/breakfast/ or at 96.6fm.
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CORRUPTION have been rocking their way around Northants’ pubs and clubs since April 2010, including a couple of appearances on Weldonfest’s main stage. Having been through various member changes in the past year, Corruption seem to have finally settled on a working line-up. Detailing themselves as ‘alternative, indie, rock, pop and punk’ the Corby four-piece are now looking to expand their new set of original tunes to take on the road with them. For more information search ‘Corruption (band)’ on Faceboook.
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EXTRA FASHION Land girls The Country Heritage look is one of the biggest trends out there this autumn. Tweed, feathers, furs, flat caps, equestrian-style boots and waxed quilted jackets, once the preserve of the countryside and the hunting, shooting and fishing brigade, suddenly seem like the chicest option even for urbanites not planning on going anywhere near a field. And it’s all down to the Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2012 catwalk show: with the somewhat bygone era-sounding theme of ‘town and country’, it took the staple wardrobe pieces required for braving the great outdoors and put a cool new spin on them, making Country Heritage a coveted and desirable trend. As well as traditional tweed, Burberry incorporated Arts and Crafts-inspired woven florals with a country feel into the collection, which, along with the addition of bow belts around the models’ waists and velvet detailing, put a feminine spin
on what is generally considered to be very much a masculine trend. And it is the now iconic illustrated owl emblem (along with other woodland creatures including foxes, dogs and sparrows) that featured on jumpers and t-shirts on the Burberry runway that have really made the trend xgo stellar, and have spawned a thousand high street lookalikes in their wake. While a cute owl jumper is a wise way to invest in the look, other elements of the Country Heritage trend are everywhere on the high street, too. Quirky tweed hats with feathers can be worn with a tweed or waxed coat or jacket, chunky knits can be teamed with tweed skirts and trousers, and 60sstyle tweed pointed flats are a subtle way to incorporate the trend into your everyday wardrobe. The beauty of this trend is that whether you wear just one item or fully embrace the look, including some element of Country Heritage in an outfit will give you an instant new season wardrobe update.
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Lisa Phillips Executive Coach, Personal Development and Enjoying life! As a regularly featured personality on radio and TV, Lisa is an international expert on self development and coaching. She has owned her coaching business, Amazing Coaching for ten years and has worked in over 20 countries. Her passion and love of life is infectious. WELCOME to this week’s Health and Wellbeing column from Life Coach Lisa. Today we are going to focus on making sure that you take good care of yourself. This includes making a commitment to making your own needs and happiness a priorityt is happening in your life right now. Looking after our own emotional wellbeing can quickly fall into the ‘ I haven’t got time’ basket as often we are programmed to spend most of our day putting everyone else before ourselves, whether it is an elderly relative, family member or friend.
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Learn Direct do their sums whilst the owner nips off for a well earned break A GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED training centre, designed to help people improve their skills, has suddenly closed following an investigation into alleged irregularities. The In Business Training centre in Tresham Street, Kettering, failed to open ten days ago after the staff were interviewed at a local hotel by members of learndirect, the government sponsored supplier of courses to improve skills in maths, English, IT and business to hundreds of learning centres up and down the country. Staff arrived a week last Friday to find that the main network computers and other equipment had been removed the night before, allegedly by the centre’s owner, Mahmoud Kaffash, and tables and chairs “piled on top of each other.” Mr Kaffash, 53, who set up In Business Training (UK) Ltd in October 2008, operated two centres, one at 15 Tresham Street and the other in Bromham Road, Bedford. It is understood he recently opened a third in Wigston, Leicestershire. Almost two weeks ago, on Thursday October 18th, staff members were called to interviews by senior officials of learndirect at a local hotel, the Best Western Nasby Hotel in Sheep Street, where they were questioned about the running of the Kettering operation. The centre officially closed the following Monday. One of the Kettering team told the Extra: “The interviews of each staff member was timed at 90 minute intervals and conducted under police-type rules; each person was cautioned at the beginning of the session. “We were asked about procedures in the office and, in particular, about how people taking courses had been awarded certificates and if they had passed a particular course or module before being signed off as having acquired a qualification.”
Staff had become suspicious a few weeks earlier when a member of staff was fired and then learndirect refused to allow any new members of the public to sign on for courses. “We were told that the sacked employee was offered £2,000 to keep quiet about how the operation was run,” alleged a member of staff. “We have been told that learndirect is looking into allegations of fraud and that, if proved, details will be handed to the police.” The staff member said that employees had been informed by Mr Kaffash, an Iranian, who according to company records lives in Newport Pagnall with his wife, Fatemeh, had told staff he was leaving the country immediately after learndirect started investigations, despite, also, claiming he had made arrangements to meet learndirect investigators. One of the staff, who phoned learndirect to see what was happening, said he was told learndirect had cancelled the contract with In Business Training (UK) Ltd because the main computers had been removed. However, staff said that in the last few days they had received e-mails from Mr Kaffash saying that they would receive their monthly pay on November 1st Calls to the Kettering and Bedford offices went unanswered, as did e-mails to Mr Kaffash. Jennie Hopkinson, spokesperson for learndirect told the Extra: “In Business Training took the decision to close their centres, including the one in Kettering, and as a result learndirect has terminated their contract. Our focus now is ensuring minimum disruption to learners and we are working hard to find other centres for them to continue their learning. We have been interviewing staff at IBT and we are waiting to talk to the owner so it is not appropriate to comment any further at this stage.”
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140 years melting away? THE TRIALS and tribulations of Kettering Town football club have been hitting the headlines for over a year. But is to-day finally doomsday for the struggling, debt-riddled club? A terse message on the club’s web site states that the club has been given until to-day to comply with stipulations laid down at an emergency meeting of the Board of the Evo-Stik Southern League a week ago if it is to continue playing in the league. The full League statement said: “Kettering Town’s League match on Saturday with St Neots Town is postponed. “The Club has been given a deadline of 31st October to satisfy certain conditions placed on them by the League. There will be no further comments until 31st October from the League.” The 64,000 dollar question though is: will their next scheduled game away to Barwell on Saturday take place or has the team, as seems likely, played its last game? Many supporters believe that the club is a “twitching corpse,” emitting a “clearly audible death rattle” and that the end is nigh. Too many times over the past months attempts have been made to breathe new life (and money) into the club. Disgruntled and despondent supporters have drifted away and sponsors have turned their backs as the club’s problems have mounted. The club’s supporters’ trust has valiantly tried to assist, raising money and, for a time, even taking over the task of managing the club’s finances in order to pay creditors and allowing the club to continue trading when it was placed into administration via a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA). A creditors’ meeting held on June 15th revealed that the club owed more than £1 million to more than 70 creditors, including players, local businesses and energy companies. The largest sums were owed to current owner, Imraan Ladak, the then acting chairman, George Rolls and shareholder Ray Khan. The CVA proposal stated that “the current owners will waive their right to repayment of their loans under the arrangement.” Promising words followed from Rolls that the CVA would lead to a brighter future for the club and “Kettering Town will prosper again” - despite being dumped out of the Blue Square Bet Premier League and into the Southern League on a parttime basis. That was four months ago and matters
have since gone from bad to worse. Three weeks after the CVA Rolls was ignominiously forced to step down as chairman when he was suspended from football involvement for five years following no less than 3,073 alleged breaches of Football Association betting regulations. He was also fined £10,000 and warned about his future conduct by an independent regulatory commission after an investigation into betting irregularities between 2007-2010 while on Cambridge United’s board and also associated with Weymouth. Ritchie Jeune, who had been part of a take-over bid, became chairman but lasted only a few days in the job, forcing owner, Ladak, to step into the hot seat. Less than a month later, the club - which only three years ago had put up a spirited display in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Fulham - was again in severe financial difficulties, unable to pay player and staff wages. By the beginning of October the crisis was so acute that the club was unable to name a squad for a mid-week league game against Leamington and a few days earlier only ten players turned out in a 7-0 defeat to Bashley, strengthening fears that the club’s 140 year old history was about to end. Not fulfilling a fixture is a cardinal disciplinary offence in the soccer world. Apparently KFC could only muster six players for the Leamington game. To add to an already woeful situation the electricity has been switched off to their Nene Park ground after the club was unable to pay a deposit to a supplier. Also, John Beck’s position as manager has almost certainly come to an end after he was reported to have been escorted from the ground a couple of hours before the kickoff against Concord Rangers. Also, there are questions as to whether £3,000, as part of the CVA, will be paid to avoid a winding up order. Ladak has recently taken to the airwaves saying there are three investors looking to buy the club. But who are these mystery philanthropists? Will they really want to pour their hard earned money down a drain that can’t be plugged? It is very probably they won’t get the chance to be so foolish if the Southern League’s ultimatum is not met by the club to-day - an ultimatum which may be the final catalyst for the life-support machine, which has been keeping the club artificially alive for some many months, being finally switched off.
EXTRA Letters & Rants Charity Trustrees Wanted Dear Editor As Trustee’s Week begins I would like to encourage your readers to become trustees of local charities. Trustees play an important role in the overall management of charities and offer strategic direction. As the Chairman of the volunteering and learning charity CSV, I have seen first hand how expertise in management, finance and marketing can help a charity thrive. Charities are not the only ones to benefit. As a trustee you can develop your own career, help to fill a skills gap as well as make a valuable contribution to society. In these tough economic times, it’s important that we all play a part in strengthening our communities. If you have professional skills to offer, for example in finance, fundraising, or strategic management, or if you have a personal interest in a particular charity, then get in touch with CSV. We can match your skills to a charity in your local area. Visit www.csv.org.uk/ professionals for more information. Sir Jon Shortridge Chairman at CSV Dear Editor It is heart-breaking to learn of the growing problem of kittens and puppies being dumped like rubbish, exposing a disturbing new trend of pets being treated like a disposable commodity. When dogs and cats aren’t neutered, their unwanted litters are often left to suffer. Sadly there are too many unwanted pets and not enough homes for them all, which is why pet charity Blue Cross wants more pets neu-
tered to stop this needless misery. I am especially proud to support the Blue Cross Big Neutering Campaign. The solution is clear: make neutering the norm and stop the needless suffering of unwanted kittens and puppies. I would urge pet owners everywhere to do the same. With your help, we could avoid an animal welfare crisis. Miranda Richardson
Dear Editor THE DEATH OF HANDWRITING. Learning to write is longer an important part of the curriculum it now seems? Texting masks the lack of education and illiteracy,no longer allowing us to see the personality of the writer and the way they form letters which express their personality. Moving from the physical to the digital may well mean the keyboard will outstrip the pen and pencil, and soon signing for a parcel or a cheque or on the bottom of an important contract will be a thing of the past. Writing letters is a secure way of communicating not like today ‘s email.It would seem the Ancient technology is coming to an end, murdered to death by illiterate texters who mask their ignorance of punctuation and spelling with abbreviated rubbish...long live the written word....... Kind regards, Tom Bingham NN17
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2010 FORD FIESTA 1.2 82 EDGE, 5 door, Met Blue, c/locking, electric windows, a/con, cd player, 19,400 miles, service history, One owner .......£6995 2010 FORD FIESTA 1.2 EDGE, 5 door, silver, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, 22,500 miles, one owner, very clean ..................................£6995 2009 FORD KA STYLE 1.2, silver, p/steering, cd player .....................................................................................................................................£5595 2009 FORD FUSION 1.4 STYLE CLIMATE ESTATE, 5 door, panther black, air conditioning, c/locking, e/window, cd player, 29,400 miles only on owner ....................................................................................................................................................................................£5695 2006 FORD KA 1.3 3 DOOR, Dark Blue, power steering, very clean ..................................................................................................................£2495 2005 FORD FOCUS 2.0 TDCI (136) ZETEC, Met Blue, alloy wheels, a/con, c/locking, CD player, e/windows, very clean, 6 sp gearbox .............£4995 2003 FORD FIESTA 1.4 LX, 5 door, met blue, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, cd player, etc, 68,000 miles very clean, full service history ...................................................................................................................................................................................................£2995 2003 FORD MONDEO 1.8 ZETEC, 5 door, met green, alloy wheels, air con, c/locking, e/window, 11 months MOT, very clean ............................£1995
VAUXHALLS
10 2010 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 SXi, 5 door, grey met, air con, alloy wheels, c/locking, e/windows, cd player etc, one owner, bargain at ...............£5995 04 2004 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 8V ACTIVE, 5 door, Met Black, a/con, alloy wheels, c/locking, electric windows, cd player...................................£2495
DIESELS
61 2011 AUDI A3 SPORTBACK 1.6 TDi SE, 5 door, dark gold met, air conditioning, alloys, e/windows, c/locking, 19,300 miles, only £20 per year r/tax, one owner, bargain .......................................................................................................................................................£15,295 10 2010 SEAT LEON 1.9 TDI EMOCION, 5 door, met black, air conditioning, alloy wheels, c/locking, cd player etc etc, 20,990 miles, F/S/History, one owner, nice example, bargain at ...................................................................................................................................................... SOLD 09 2009 CITREON BERLINGO MULTISPACE 1.6 HDI VTR, 5 door, Wicked Red, CD player, c/locking, e/windows etc, 19,240 miles, 1 owner, very clean .................................................................................................................................................................................................£7695 08 2008 CITREON C3 1.4 HDI DIESEL RHYTHM, 5 door, Silver Met, CD player, c/locking, e/windows, air con, 14,500 miles only, £30 per year r/tax, one owner................................................................................................................................................................................£6795 08 2008 SUZUKI SX4 2.0 DDI S TURBO DIESEL, Bronze Met, 5 door, air con, alloys, CD player etc, 48,668 miles, very clean ..............................£6495 57 2008 VW PASSAT 2.0 SE TURBO DIESEL, met grey, air con, alloy wheels, cd player etc, one owner, very clean, 6 speed gear box ....................£6795 57 2007 JAGUAR X TYPE 2.0 SE TURBO DIESEL SALOON, Met red, 6 speed gearbox, Beige leather trim, electric seats, air conditioning, alloy wheels etc, Bargain at ............................................................................................................................................................£6295 07 2007 VW GOLF 1.9 TDi TURBO DISEL MATCH 5 DOOR, Met Silver, a/con, alloys, CD player etc, 134,000 miles, FSH, new cam belt, 1 owner, very clean .................................................................................................................................................................................................£5995 07 2007 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCI STUDIO, 5 door, Met Silver, e/windows, c/ locking, CD player, 75,200, miles, one owner, very clean ....................£4995 56 2006 VW GOLF PLUS 1.9 TDI SPORT S, Met Gray, alloy wheels, air conditioning, CD player, e/windows etc, one owner, v/clean ......................£5995 55 2006 FIAT PANDA 1.3 DYNAMIQUE MULTIJET, 5 DOOR, Black, c/l, e/w, CD player, up on miles, £30 a year to road tax, very clean ...........£2695 05 2005 VW GOLF BORA 1.9 TDI 130BHP HIGHLINE, Silver, highline, air con, alloys, leather trim, cd player etc, very clean..............................£4595 54 2004 FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCi LX 5 DOOR, Silver met, air con, CD etc, 64,000 miles, very clean...................................................................£4595 03 2003 CITREON BERLINGO MULTI SPACE, 1.9 FORTE, DIESEL 5 door, met red .............................................................................................£2595 02 2002 VW BORA 1.9 TDI SE Met Green, air con, alloy wheels, cd player, c/locking, e/windows, very clean ..........................................................£2695
4x4
57 2007 HONDA CRV 2.2 SE 1-CDTI 5 DOOR, Black, air con, alloys, c/locking, e/windows, CD player, full Honda history, 95,500 miles, one owner, bargain at .............................................................................................................................................................................................£9995 04 2004 SUZUKI JIMNY 1.3 02 SOFT TOP, silver met, 4x4, alloy wheels, 50,000 miles, e/windows, p/steering c/locking ....................................£3695 04 2004 HYUNDAI SANT FE 2.4 GLS, 5DR, Silver Met, alloys, air con, very clean, bargain at .....................................................................SALE £3995 53 2003 MITSUBISHI 1.8i PININ CDi, 3 door, black, alloy wheels, c/locking etc, very clean ...................................................................................£2895 03 2003 LAND ROVER FREE LANDER 3 DOOR VAN, pale met blue, very clean Turbo Diesel ...............................................................................£2995 02 2002 LANDROVER FREELANDER 1.8S, 3 door, Met Blue, pas, detachable top, v/clean.....................................................................................£2995 Y 2001 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN GDI ELEGANCE 3.5 AUTOMATIC, Petrol, 5dr, a/con, alloys, leather etc, very clean ................................SALE £5995 X 2000 RENAULT MEGANE SCENIC RX4 2.0 MONACO, Pas, air con, leather, alloys, etc, clean .........................................................................£2395 X 2000 VOLVO V70 AWD AUTOMATIC CROSS COUNTRY ESTATE 2.4 PETROL, Met Blue, leather trim, air con, alloys, very clean ...............£3495 P 1997 RANGE ROVER 4.6 HSE AUTOMATIC, Met red with Beige leather trim, air suspention, alloy wheels, etc etc, very nice example for year ......£2595
AUTOMATICS
09 2009 NISSAN NOTE 1.6 ACENTA AUTOMATIC 5 DOOR, Faded Denim, air conditioning, alloy wheels, c/locking, CD player etc, one owner, 12,200 miles only. .................................................................................................................................................................................£6995 09 2009 HONDA JAZZ 1.4I DSi SE, CVT-7, 5 door hatchback, alloy wheels, air con, c/locking, e/windows, cd player, 34,950 miles, s/history, good value at...........................................................................................................................................................................................£6495 58 2008 FORD C/MAX 2.0 ZETEC AUTOMATIC, Alloy wheels, air conditioning , e/windows, c/locking, CD player, 36,300 miles only, very clean...... £5995 08 2008 RENAULT GRAND MODUS 1.6 VVT DYNAMIQUE AUTOMATIC, 5 door, Met Blue, air conditioning, alloy wheels, e/windows, CD player etc, 20,500 miles only, very clean, bargain at............................................................................................................................................. SOLD 07 2007 FORD FOCUS SPORT 1.6 5 DOOR AUTO, Tango Red, alloy wheels, CD player, air conditioning, c/locking etc etc, 17,200 miles only, one owner..................................................................................................................................................................................£5995 07 2007 RENAULT CLIO 16 VVT PRIVILEGE, 5 door, Silver, alloy wheels, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, CD player, 41,000 miles, nice example.....................................................................................................................................................................................£4995 55 2005 VW GOLF 16 FSI SE, 5 door, Met Blue, air conditioning , alloy wheels, c/locking, CD player etc, very clean, bargain at...............................£4995 04 2004 MERCEDES C180 KOMPESOR CLASSIC SE AUTOMATIC, silver met, air conditioning, alloy wheels, c/locking, e/windows, cd player etc very clean.........................................................................................................................................................................£3995 53 2003 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXPRESSION AUTOMATIC SEMI AUTO, power steering, c/locking, e/windows, Met Grey, nice condition, 45,200 miles ....................................................................................................................................................................................£2995 02 2002 MERCEDES E240 AVANTGARDE AUTOMATIC, silver met, air conditioning, alloy wheels, c/locking, e/window, leather trim, low mileage, v/clean ...............................................................................................................................................................................................£3995 07 2007 FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC 5 door, Met Dark Gold, alloy wheels, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, cd player etc very clean, Bargain at...... £3995 Y 2001 SMART CAR, Pulse two tone Metallic Grey, left hand drive, alloy wheels, power steering, c/locking, etc, very clean ......................................£2195 W 2000 ROVER 75 CLUB AUTOMATIC 2.5 Met Gold, a/con, alloys, nice condition...............................................................................................£2495 T 1999 MERCEDES NEW SHAPE S430 AUTOMATIC SALOON Met Maroon, leather trim, a/con, cruise control electric seats etc etc nice example .....£3995 P 1997 MAZDA 121 ZXi AUTOMATIC 5 DOOR Met Blue, power steering, alloy wheels, sunroof, clean ..............................................................£1495
KIA
59 2009 KIA CEED 2 1.6, 5 door, air con, alloy wheels, CD player, c/locking , e/windows, 19,400 miles, one owner, excellent value at......................£6995
ESTATES
59 2009 CHEVROLET LACETTI 1.8 SX SW ESTATE Automatic, pozy silver, alloy wheels,air conditioning, cd player, e/windows, etc etc, 6,700 miles only, one owner unbeatable value at .....................................................................................................................................................£4995 59 2009 CHEVROLET LACETTI 1.8 SX SW ESTATE Automatic, Misty Laaker Silver, alloy wheels, air conditioning, cd player, e/windows, c/locking etc, 47,000 miles, one owner, good value at..............................................................................................................................................£3795 59 2009 PEUGEOT 207 SW 1.6 HDi SPORT ESTATE silver blue met, air conditioning, alloy wheels, cd player, e/windows, c/locking etc 17,500 miles only one owner, Bargain at .................................................................................................................................................................£7995 09 2009 FORD FUSION 1.4 STYLE CLIMATE ESTATE, 5 door, panther black, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, cd player, 29,400 miles only one owner .................................................................................................................................................................................£5695 58 2009 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.3CDTi 16v CLUB TURBO DIESEL ESTATE silver met, air conditioning, c/locking, CD player, etc very clean one owner, £30 Per Year Road Tax .....................................................................................................................................................£4395 08 2008 AUDI A4 2.0 TDi 143 S LINE, Black, alloy wheels, air conditioning, CD player etc, very clean, 93,000 miles .............................................£9995 06 2006 JAGUAR X-TYPE 2.0 DIESEL SPORT ESTATE, Gold Met, a/con, CD, alloys, half leather, 62,500 miles, one owner, service history, a real bargain at ..............................................................................................................................................................................£9995
02 2002 CITROEN C5 2.0 HDI ESTATE in Pale Blue, a/con, alloys, c/locking, e/windows, tow bar, clean.................................................................£1295 51 2001 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 CLUB 5 DOOR ESTATE, met green, a/con, e/windows, c/locking etc .................................................................£1195 Y 2001 CITROEN XSARA 1.6 LXi AUTOMATIC ESTATE, silver met, air con, c/locking, electric windows, nice condition .......................................£1995 61 09 58 58 08 57 06 57 56 04 04 53 03 Y
MPV’S, 6&7 SEATERS
2011 FIAT DOBLO 1.4 DYNAMIQUE, 5dr silver met, air con, c/locking, e/windows, cd player 12000 miles, very clean, good saving on new .......... £8995 2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER 2.5 DCI SPORT 5 DOOR, Met Blue, pas, air con, towbar, side steps, alloys, FSH, 22,500 miles, very clean ........ £15995 2009 NEW CITROEN MULTISPACE 1.6, 5 door, met red, 11,900 miles, very clean, bargain at..........................................................................£6995 2008 FIAT DOBLO 1.4 16V ACTIVE ESTATE, Steel Grey, e/windows, c/locking, CD player, 41,200 miles, one owner ........................................£4995 2008 VW SHARAN 2.0 TDi SPORT, Met Black, air con, alloys, 7 seater, CD player, 6 speed gearbox, etc., etc., one owner, Bargain at ............. £13995 2007 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6 LIFE 7 SEATER, Silver Gray, air con, e/windows, c/locking, CD PLAYER, 29,200 miles, one owner ......................£6995 2006 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTi (120) CLUB, 7 seater, met blue, a/c, cd player, 6 speed, gear box high miles hence price .........................£5495 2007 HYUNDAI MATRIX 1.6 GSI 5 DOOR, Maroon, alloy wheels, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, cd player etc, 35,000 miles only, just had service & cambelt very clean.......................................................................................................................................................................£3595 2006 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6 LIFE Turquoise Blue, air con, electric windows, c/locking, 46,200 miles, one owner, very clean .............................£5995 2004 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.6 LIFE 5 door, met grey, 7 seats, a/con, c/locking, e/windows, CD player etc, very clean ........................................£2695 2004 RENAULT SCENIC 1.4 16v EXPRESSION 5 door, met gold, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, cd player, 43,000 miles, very clean ....... £2595 2003 KIA SEDONA 2.5L petrol, 7 seater, met blue, a/con, e/windows, c/locking, etc, 65,000 miles, very clean, good runner ............................£2895 2003 CITROEN PICASSO 1.8 SX, Met Red, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, CD player etc, very clean .....................................................£1995 2001 HYUNDAI TRAJET 2.0 GSI AUTOMATIC 7 SEATER, Met grey, PAS, air con, very clean .........................................................................£3595
VANS
55 2006 VAUXHALL COMBO 2000 1.6 CDTI TURBO DIESEL, car derived van, side loading doors and extra seats, White, 12 months MOT....£2495+VAT
SPORTS
05 2005 RENAULT CLIO 2.0 182 SPORT CUP 3 DOOR, Orange, cd player, alloys, air conditioning etc very clean................................................£4995 X 2000 AUDI TT 1.8T QUATTRO (225) COUPE, Met Blue/Blue leather trim, alloys, six speed, nice example ......................................................£4695
CONVERTIBLES
08 2008 MITSUBISHI 1.5 CZ C2 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE, black with electric top, pas, a/con, e/windows, c/locking etc, 16,900 miles only, one owner, bargain at .............................................................................................................................................................................................£5995 08 2008 MITSUBUSHI COLT 1.5 CZCZ2, Bright Orange, 2 door, electric top, a/c, alloys, c/locking, CD player, very clean, 19,000 miles, good value at ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................£4695 57 2007 FORD FOCUS 2.0 CC3 COUP, Met Blue, electric top, air con, alloy wheels, 6 track CD player, 40,000 miles only, nice example, leather trim, convertible ....................................................................................................................................................................£6595 T 1999 MGF 1.8 CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP, BR Green, 70,000 miles, v/clean, alloys...........................................................................................£1995
OTHERS
11 2011 SKODA OCTAVIA 1.6 SE 5 DOOR, Pale Blue, 1,800 miles, pas, c/locking, alloys, air con etc, as new ................................................... £10495 61 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO 1.4 LT, 5 door, Met Black, alloy wheels, c/locking, air/con etc etc, 2,920 miles only, one owner, bargain at ..................£6995 60 2010 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 i-music, 3 door, grey met, air conditioning, alloy wheels, cd player, e/window, c/locking, etc, 14,200 miles, one owner, Bargain ...........................................................................................................................................................................£6995 10 2010 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 VISIA, 3 door hatch, Bright Red, p/steering, c/locking, e/windows, cd player etc., 19,600 miles, one owner, very clean, good value at ........................................................................................................................................................................................£4995 10 2010 SKODA FABIA 1.2 12 V S 5 DOOR HATCH BACK, Bright Red, CD player, e/windows, c/locking etc, one owner, 12,400 miles only, bargain at ..................................................................................................................................................................................£6695 10 2010 NISSAN PIXO 1.0 N-TEC 5 DOOR, Blue/Grey, power steering, c/locking, e/windows, air conditioning, 11,990 miles only, 1 owner, good value at ............................................................................................................................................................................................£5995 59 2009 CITROEN C1 SPLASH 3 DOOR, White, e/windows, c/locking, CD player, air conditioning etc, 14,878 miles, one owner, immaculate throughout ...........................................................................................................................................................................................£5995 59 2009 SUZUKI SX4 1.6GLX SALOON, silver, met a/con, c/locking, alloy wheels, cd player, etc, 9,800 only, exceptional value at .......................£6995 59 2009 PEUGEOT 207 URBAN 1.4 cc 5 door, met silver, c/locking, CD player, 19,300 miles, nice condition, only..................................................£6495 59 2009 KIA RIO 1.4, 5 door, met black, cd player, c/locking etc, 29,000 miles, one owner, bargain at ....................................................................£4995 53 2003 BMW 318 CI SE COUPE 2.0, Black, Beige, air con, CD Player, e/window, two owner, nice example...........................................................£4995 09 2009 PEUGEOT 107 URBAN 1.0 3 DOOR, Met Silver, e/windows, c/locking, CD player, 9,200 miles, only one owner.........................................£5995 09 2009 NEW MITSUBISHI COLT 1.3 CZ2 5 DOOR, Met Blue, air con, alloys, c/locking, e/windows etc, 18,500 miles only, 1 owner, bargain at .....£5995 58 2008 RENALT GRAND MODUS 1.2 EXPRESSION EXTREME, blue, 5 door, air conditioning, c/locking, e/windows, 30,000 miles, one owner .... £4995 08 2008 FIAT 500 1.2 SPORT, Bright Yellow, air conditioning, alloy wheels, leather trim, cd player, c/locking, e/windows, 23,000 miles, immaculate condition, one owner .............................................................................................................................................................................£6995 08 2008 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 ACENTA+, 3 DOOR, Bright Red, 9,800 miles only, air conditioning, c/locking, electric windows, one owner ................£5995 06 2006 MERCEDES A150 CLASSIC SE 1.5 3 DOOR, Metallic Silver, air con, cd player, power steering etc ........................................................ £5995 56 2006 PEUGEOT 307 SE 1.6 16V SILVER, 5 DOOR, air conditioning, alloy wheels, c/locking, cd player etc, 50,260 miles, very clean .................£4995 54 2004 TOYOTA YARIS 1.0 T2 3 DOOR, Silver Met, power steering, 40,800 miles, very clean ............................................................................£3495 04 2004 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 EXTREME, 3 door, orange met, sun roof, central locking, e/windows, cd player, etc, 58,790 miles, very clean .............£2995 53 2003 PEUGEOT 206 1.1 ENTICE 5 door, met blue, p/steering, e/windows etc ...................................................................................................£1995 03 2003 SKODA FABIA 1.2 COMFORT 5 DOOR, met blue/green, c/locking, e/windows, cd player, very clean ....................................................£2585 02 2002 MINI COOPER 1.6 3 door, Met Green, White roof & wheels, CD player, e/windows etc................................................................................£4195 02 2002 RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6 SPORT 5 DOOR, Silver, air con, alloys, CD, c/locking, electric windows, very clean .............................................£1995 51 2001 VOLVO S60 2.0T, Silver, alloys, leather trim, c/locking, electric windows, very clean, good vehicle at .........................................................£2995 X 2001 VW BEETLE 1.6, 3 door, met blue, e/windows, c/locking, v/clean ..............................................................................................................£2595
SPECIAL WHEELCHAIR VEHICLES
58 2008 FIAT DOBLO 1.4 16V DYNAMIQUE 5 DOOR, Met Red with wheelchair ramp, very clean, 17,200 miles only.........................................£5995 55 2005 CITREON BERLINGO 1.6 HDI DIESEL MULTISPACE FORTE, with wheel chair ramp, wicked Red, 30,600 miles, one owner, very clean ..£5195 52 52 51 02 Y T T T
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2002 CITROEN C5 2LITE LX ESTATE, Met Pale Blue, a/con, c/locking, e/windows cd player, good runner, long MOT ............................................£995 2002 SUZUKI LIANA 1.6 GL, 5 door, gold, c/locking, cd player, e/windows etc, 78,200 miles, good runner........................................................£1295 2001 VAUXHALL CORSA CLUB 1.0 3 DOOR, Silver, power steering, c/locking, very clean ..............................................................................£1995 2002 RENAULT SCENIC 1.9 DCi EXPRESSION DIESEL 5 DOOR, met blue, a/con, twin sunroofs, good runner, up on miles..............................£895 2001 FIAT MAREA 1.9 SX TURBO DIESEL, Met Gold, good runner ....................................................................................................................£995 1999 VW PASSAT ESTATE, p/steering, e/windows etc........................................................................................................................................£1995 1999 FORD FOCUS 1.8 GHIA SALOON, Met Red, alloy wheels, c/locking, e/windows etc, v/clean ...................................................................£1295 1999 FORD KA2 1.3 3 DOOR, Maroon, c/locking, Power steering, e/windows, long MOT ....................................................................................£795
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Brentwood, Essex, 23 October, 2012 – Following its movie debut in the UK crime thriller The Sweeney, the all-new Ford Focus ST has taken on its next starring role – this time as an official police patrol vehicle. While the five-door hot hatch used by Flying Squad detectives Regan and Carter was unmarked, this estate version gets the full law enforcement livery. The one-off demonstrator has been developed and engineered at Ford Special Vehicle Preparations (SVP) in Earls Colne, Essex. Equipped as a compact traffic car, it meets the latest National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) standards for fast response vehicles inside and out. The light bar on the roof is all-LED, and the dashboard is fitted with a mobile data terminal (MDT) and screen to illustrate the Focus ST’s versatility for multi-role police use.
The car appeared at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers’ Conference and Blue Light Fleet Exhibition (NAPFM) in Peterborough. Terry Adams, Ford’s Direct Sales Manager for Police, Fire & Ambulance, commented: “With the Ford Focus ST being seen so publicly on cinema screens nationwide, the timing for this ‘official’ version couldn’t be better. At the NAPFM show we displayed the car’s crime-fighting talents to police transport managers and took bookings for demonstrations.” Also available for the public to buy, the all-new Ford Focus ST comes in five vibrant colours including Tangerine Scream and Spirit Blue. The car’s 2.0-litre 250PS EcoBoost engine means it can accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 154 mph. The hatchback is priced from £21,995 with the estate costing from £23,095.
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2 1 Roade 4 0 Corby S & L Khalsa 3 1 Heyford Athletic
Division One Corby Everards Medbourne Stanwick Rovers
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1 Gretton 3 Wootton St George 1 Denton
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Reserve Premier Division Brixworth All Saints Reserves 1 2 Northampton Spencer R Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ 11 2 Ringstead Rangers Reserves Harpole Reserves 2 1 Corby Pegasus Reserves Milton Reserves 0 3 James King Blisworth Reserves ON Chenecks A 2 0 Moulton Reserves Roade Reserves 2 2 Weldon United Reserves
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Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Star Award: Northampton Exiles who ended Drayton Grange’s 18-month unbeaten league run. Northants FA Lower Junior Cup: Another UCL giant fell in the Junior Cup, and three more were given a fright by lower ranked opposition. Welford and Corby Locos deserve honourable mentions despite their losing efforts, while James King Blisworth assumed the role of Jack against Woodford United Reserves. On paper the Friday night match between the UCL-based Southern League second string side and the Duston Garage Premier Division leaders, seemed an almighty mismatch based on comparative resources, but the hosts were soon humbled. Matt Curry settled Blisworth nerves with the opener, before Andy Seaton rounded out a convincing win with a brace. Welford faced off against Bugbrooke in a repeat of last season’s semi-final. Mark Edge netted from the spot as the match finished 1-1 at the end of normal time. Joe Ellard added a second in the extra period, but the holders replied with three further goals to progress 4-2. Corby Loco’s defeat was by an even tighter margin against Rushden & Higham. Ben Longhurst netted twice alongside Lee Genner in the original 90 minutes as the game finished 3-3. The UCL nicked it however with a fourth goal in extra time. Earls Barton slipped to a first defeat in all competitions against UCL Division One leaders Sileby Rangers. Kris Hall and Adam Bridgeford both netted for Barton, but the 28-goal strikeforce found the host’s net four times to progress. Orchard Park, Harpole and Volta all found UCL opposition too strong to contend with and bowed out. There was better news against North Bucks sides with Yardley Gobion and Silverstone both being eliminated. Kislingbury put four past Yardley without reply but Stanion found Silverstone much tougher opposition. Wasteful finishing from Bobby Drain saw the sides go onto half-time level. With fifteen minutes to go catastrophic defending allowed Silverstone to take the lead following a corner. Immediately following the restart Stanion were back on terms when Lee Martin fired home. Brian Farrell scored the winner in extra time, beating three defenders on the way through after linking up with Drain. For the three all-Combination ties it was a good day to be on the road, with each game ending in an away victory. Matt Coleman scored twice for Brixworth who eliminated Ringstead 3-1. Jamie Smith went one better for Burton, getting a hat-trick to eliminate derby opponents Ise Lodge. Stuart MacMichael scored twice for Pegasus, but it was not enough as this season’s surprise package Milton won 5-2 in extra time. Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Premier Division: Kettering Nomads recorded only a second win of the season against illness-ravaged Roade. Nomads took the lead in the first half, much against the run of play when a wind assisted free-kick was headed home by Ross Patrick at the far-post. Nomads doubled the advantage ten minutes into the second half when Patrick swept home from the left hand side of the area. Roade came close to cutting the deficit several times before Steve Carroll halved the arrears from the spot. Nomads held out and climbed out of the bottom three for the first time since returning to the top flight. Weldon struggled with conditions against bottom side Heyford, but secured the points with three second half goals from Ben Smith, Sean Fraser and Jay Arnold. Chris Dickens was also amongst the goals as Moulton cruised to victory against Khalsa.
His brace set Moulton on the way to a 4-0 success. Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Division One: Medbourne could not take advantage of the leader’s cup commitments and ascend to the summit after defeat by Wootton. Dom Williams netted for the Leicestershire side for which victory would guarantee top spot. Goals from Jamie Ellis, Joe Church, and Michael Ryan dented such lofty ambitions. Stanwick too failed to capitalise on the opportunity to climb the table after drawing with Denton. James Willmott scored for Stanwick but Rosco Cook equalised for Denton. Corby Everards did climb the table following a convincing win over struggling Gretton. Pete Callan and Steve Millar grabbed a hat-trick apiece as Everards put eight past Gretton. George Donnelly got in on the action putting one past his former club. Rothenberger Tools Division Two: The curse of top spot remains alive and well as Halloween approaches with Wollaston being unable to hang on again. Wilby toppled the leaders after a 4-2 derby victory. Lee Woolman and Martin Burse scored for the Vics, but Paul Southey fired home for Wilby, before Shane Hawkes hit a treble to seal the win. The reverse allowed Daventry Comms to ascend to first place. Comms made short work of previously hard-to-beat Rising Sun, doubling the host’s goals conceded total for the season in the nap success. Redstar returned to winning ways, ending a run of four games without a victory by pounding Clipston 5-1. Jamie Farrell got the first before George MacKay went goal crazy with four. Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Division Three: The Drayton Grange juggernaut was halted by Exiles. Sam Savage scored the only goal of the game to give the Northamptonbased side victory. The win ended Drayton Grange’s superb unbeaten run, and was the first league defeat since May 2011! Weedon were best placed to capitalise on any potential reverse for the leaders and made no mistake in taking the chance when it came. Shane Richardson found the net for opponents Great Doddington, but Ben Drinkwater struck twice to seal the win. Weedon move level on points with Drayton who remain on top by virtue of goal difference. Gary Broadway also scored twice for Ferrers but it proved in vain as Grange Park emerged 3-2 winners. Walgrave leapfrogged Ferrers in the table after a routine win away at Titchmarsh. Tommy Horsley, Jacob Garland, and Sam Bastin were all on the scoresheet for Walgrave. SPA slumped to a fourth successive defeat after going down 3-1 to FC Higham. Sam Scarman had put the Northampton side ahead but a Tom Martin hat-trick ripped the heart out of the strugglers. Gleneagles too languish at the wrong end of the table, but ended a run of successive defeats by taking a point from the tie with West Haddon. Shomat Choudhury was the West Haddon scorer in the draw. Duston Garage (Bosch Service) Division Four: All of a sudden Wilbarston have rediscovered the winning habit, making it two in a row after defeating Corby United. Marek Dybek scored three of the goals in the 6-1 win, while an own goal compounded the host’s misery. Like rivals United, Corby Kingswood have yet to record a win this season, and defeat against the leaders Borough Alliance extends that run to seven games. Alex Williams is fast becoming a fixture on the results sheet with both goals in Hellenic’s narrow 3-2 defeat to AFC Rothwell. With his goalscoring exploits so far, it can only be a matter of time before teams from the higher levels come hunting for his signature. Kettering Park Rover’s win over Albion Vikings was very much the tale
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of two goalscorers. Scott McKinnon scored twice for the Vikings, put Gavin Ledgeway went one better to seal the points for the hosts. Blame for Desborough & Rothwell’s defeat to Corby Ravens meanwhile can be laid squarely at their own feet. Kane Robinson had put the hosts ahead before poor defending saw Michael Kerfoot equalise for the Ravens. An own goal then sealed the tie in the Corby side’s favour. Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Premier Division: Bugbrooke ‘A’ cemented the grip on top spot in emphatic style, smashing Ringstead Reserves 11-2. Second-placed Brixworth lost ground on the leaders after going down 2-1 to Spencer Reserves. Chris Norman and Kofi Dawes netted the goals for the visitors. Weldon and Blisworth both closed on Brixworth after taking points in their respective match-
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Rushden & Higham United Northampton Sileby Rangers
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es. Weldon’s leaky defence saw a two goal lead given them by James Ferguson squandered and allowed struggling Roade in for a point, while Blisworth enjoyed a 3-0 derby success over Milton. Dale Lewis opened the scoring before Rob Kirby added a brace. Harpole and ON Chenecks heaped more misery on struggling Pegasus and Moulton with respective wins. Harpole over came Pegasus 2-1, while Marcus Bergland and Carl White sealed Chenecks 2-0 success. Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Division One: Wootton climbed three places courtesy of victory in the basement battle with Everards. Creig Trasler was the pick of the scorers with three goals in the 7-3 win. Fellow strugglers Heyford and Orchard Park endured mixed fortunes. Heyford went down 6-0 to Earls Barton, while Orchard Park surprisingly
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Lewsey Park Huntingdon Town R Yaxley Reserves Brackley Sports Welford Victoria Burton Park Wanderers Kettering Orchard Park Thrapston Town Corby Legion Locomotives Earls Barton Northampton Spencer Potterspury Irchester United R Harborough Town R Reserve Division Two Rushden & Higham United Reserves Bourne Town Reserves Rothwell Corinthians R Huntingdon Town R Yaxley Reserves Irchester United R Harborough Town R
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held second placed Corby Locos to a draw, Darren Taylor, Taylor Wilson and Aaron Bell all netting. Dan Barker put leaders Stanion on the way to a sixth successive league win with a hat-trick against Bugbrooke ‘B’. Indeed a mixed day for the top three was completed when Weldon ‘A’ lost to Kislingbury. Kislingbury scored twice before half time and added a third just after the restart. The Weldon fight back came to late to make any real difference. Pete Brennan scored on 85 minutes to reduce the arrears, and James Clark added a second in stoppage time. The clock ticked down however and Kislingbury held on. Old Grammarians climbed above Bugbrooke after defeating Medbourne. Duston Garage (Great Wall Cars) Reserve Division Two: Redstar produced a second successive 6-0 win to topple leaders Spratton. Lee McEwen
was the standout scorer picking up half of the goals himself. Stanwick and Wollaston both moved ahead of Spratton following respective victories over Volta and Wilby. Seven games in and the ‘goals against’ column makes sorry ready for bottom side Hellenic. James Blackwell scored five for Harborough ‘A’ in the 8-0 win, that takes the tally conceded to 48 so far. Richard Charlton was the Higham Town hero, scoring twice in the win over West Haddon. His goals were crucial in ending a run of four successive home defeats for the Lancaster Park outfit.
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Goals: 210 (109 home; 101 away) League sides only. Fivers: 1 Fourfers: 1 Hat-tricks: 10 Braces: 13
CHROMASPORT & TROPHIES UNITED COUNTIES LEAGUE – 27th OCTOBER ROUND-UP
Most of the big guns picked up points in the day’s Premier Division games. St Ives won 5-3 at Stewarts & Lloyds in a match with numerous twists and turns. David Cobb hit a hat trick for the Saints whose tally was completed by Will Fordham and Stuart Cobb, David Sheridan scoring two and Jamie O’Neill one for the Foundrymen. Nearest challengers Holbeach are now seven points behind the leaders after being held 2-2 at Shepshed. Jonny Allen and Tommy Treacher twice gave the Tigers the lead in the second half with Luke Pritchard and Luke Marson popping up with the Dynamo levellers. Spalding are now just a point behind Holbeach after a 2-0 home win over basement boys Irchester. Second half goals from Dan Cotton and Jay Smedley gave the Tulips their ninth win in ten games. Quorn maintained their challenge with a 2-1 success at Blackstones who led at the break through Andy Boome. Second half goals from Nathan Watson and Kris Nurse turned the game the visitors’ way. Deeping won their Lincolnshire derby at Sleaford 2-0 with Chris
Logan and Alex Beck the marksmen. Newport Pagnell suffered another reverse as skipper Mike Houghton scored the only goal in Long Buckby’s 1-0 home victory. Premier newcomers Huntingdon picked up another win, 3-0 at AFC Kempston with Dave Townsend, Jamie Graham and Ben Sawyer sharing the goals. A strong second half display saw Peterborough Northern Star outgun Desborough 5-3 at Chestnut Avenue. Billy Smith and debutant Adam Scotcher netted two apiece for Star with Andy Furnell also on the scoresheet, Ar Tarn replying through two goal Michael Byrne and Kevin Byrne from the penalty spot. Yaxley won 2-1 at Wellingborough thanks to goals from Luke Pepper and Luke Hipwell, Ryan Cherry scoring the Doughboys consolation. A limited Division One programme saw some surprise results including first defeats for newcomers Oadby and Rushden & Diamonds. Oadby missed the chance to regain pole position going down 2-1 at home to fellow newboys Harrowby. Lee Shaw and Simon Bolland gave the Arrows victory with goals either side of a Che Adams reply. Diamonds
crashed 4-1 at Eynesbury who now climb above them into third place. Lee Bassett hit a hat trick for Rovers with Tom Coles completing the home tally and Jake Newman replying for Diamonds. Basement side Buckingham lost 2-1 at Raunds. Demarlo Smith had the Robins in front at the interval but Jason Taylor and Alex Wills turned the match the Shopmates’ way on resumption. Olney were 3-1 home winners over Wootton thanks to first half goals from new signing Craig Gorrie and two goal Dean Torto, Johnny Richens replying with a second half penalty. Bourne halted a nine match winless run with a 2-0 success at ON Chenecks thanks to second half goals from Craig Rook and Tom Caldicott. In the Preliminary Round of the League Knockout Cup Harborough surprised Boston Town 2-0 at Bowdens Park with Craig Jacobs and Ben Barton on the scoresheet. In Round One Cogenhoe won 4-2 at Potton. Two Tom Liversedge goals and one apiece from Chris Davies and Josh Urquhart took the Cooks through with Chris Reeves and Graham Tibbals the Royals marksmen.
Eight Division One clubs were in Northants Junior Cup Second Round action and the only casualties were Whitworth who exited 3-0 to league rivals Burton Park who progressed with a Leigh Chapman hat trick. Holders Bugbrooke needed extra time to overcome hosts Welford 4-2 with the Badgers marksmen Pete Smith, Damon Black, Lance Allen and Ryan Waldock. Rushden & Higham also needed the extra half hour to progress 4-3 at Corby Legion Locos. Lewis O’Dell netted two for the Lankies who also had Tyler Merries and Darren Farrar on target. The performance of the day came from Thrapston who beat Northants Combination champions Harpole 2-0 with goals from Jake Thompson and Luke Cummins. Northampton Spencer posted an eye catching 14-0 scoreline against Finedon. Paul Pickering scored five, Matt Long four, Jordan Sweeney two and Dan London, Dean Hall and Jake Stone one apiece. Sileby progressed 4-2 at Earls Barton with goals from Wayne Richardson, Greg Ling, Shaun Goodall and Rob Foster. Rothwell Corinthians halted their winless run with a 4-0 victory at Brackley Sports, Elliot Roberts scoring two and Ian Hay and Tom Benjamin one each.
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Dreary Doughboys’ Dog & Duck defeat their 12th loss out of 15 games, only two points above bottom of the league Irchester and WELLINGBOROUGH Town have shown no one point above second-bottom Harborough signs of improvement as their lacklustre Town, who have four games in hand. Prior to that, Wellingborough were also put campaign in the United Counties League Premier Division continued with a defeat to the sword by fellow strugglers Cogenhoe, exDoughboy Tom Liversedge would eventually to Yaxley at the Dog & Duck. Goalscorer Ryan Cherry couldn’t do enough give the advantage to the Cooks on 38 minutes. Karl Bates would double Cogenhoe’s lead shortto stop the Doughboys slipping to a 2-1 defeat,
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Speedway hosts future champions > MOTOR RACING ENTHUSIASTS will be able to view up-andcoming stars of speedway on November 10. The second last race day of Rockingham Speedway’s calendar will see the 2012 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Winter Series with Michelin visit the Northamptonshire circuit. The event has previously featured superstars such as Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen as they made their way up the racing ranks. Tickets: £15, children with a paying adult free.
ly after half time. Chris DiFante’s 85th minute goal would prove to be only a consolation as he missed a gilt-edged chance even later on to equalise. Wellingborough are also continuing their offer for Kettering Town fans with season tickets to attend the Doughboys’ matches for only £3 following the postponement of their own matches. The two teams will play each other in a friendly on November 6.
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NORTHAMPTON Town Football Club will be taking part in a widely supported charity event next month. ‘Movember’, in which men grow a moustache throughout November, was started a number of years back to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The club will be holding several related events throughout the month, including a rebranded home tie against Morecambe, which they will be calling ‘Mohampton V Mocambe’.
THE Kettering and District Table Tennis League has started to take some interesting turns with first and second placed Higham Band A and Westfield A romping to astounding victories over difficult opponents. Kettering Town A were brushed aside by a dominant Westfield team that ran out 10-0 winners, thanks to some impressive singles displays from Steve Silk. Corby Town’s A team clung on to third place with a hard fought victory over Burton Baptist B.
Rebecca looks for international glory on Saturday November 3 – and a county player, Rebecca Wigfield of Desborough, will be there. She has been selected to skip a rink comprising Cassidy Lenton, Torquay United
IBC at Lead, Laura Clarke, York & District IBC at No 2, and Harriet Stevens, also of THE English Women’s Torquay United IBC at No 3. Indoor Bowling AssociaSix Trial Rinks have been tion is holding its England selected, with many current Junior International Trial Internationals on show, inat Rugby Thornfield IBC, cluding Amy Stanton and Lauren Copeland with nine years as junior internationals, and Annalisa Bellamy and Rebecca Field with eight > GOLF years’ standing. Competition will be tough KETTERING’S Charley Hull has battled her way to second place in the Ladies European Amateur Rankings for 2012. with just 16 places up for seShe was narrowly pipped to the top spot by the current lection, and 14 of the trialists British girls’ champion Georgia Hall, who becomes the first being existing junior internaBritish girl to top the rankings. Charley’s performances as tionals who played in the Inpart of the winning GB & Ireland Curtis Cup team and at the ternational Series last season. The men of NorthamptonHarder Hall Invitational in the USA stood her in fantastic shire Indoor Bowling Associstead for the final rankings. ation had a field day against Buckinghamshire IBA in the Surrey Cup inter-county competition at Wellingborough IBC. All six rinks won and the overall margin was a massive 122 shots. This gave the county a whitewash of 22 points to nil against. Final score was Northamptonshire 181 shots CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS: Above, Desborough’s Rebecca – Buckinghamshire 59 shots. Wigfield, pictured with her 2012 County Singles championship cup.
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Sporting stars line up The finalists for this year’s big award are: trampolinist Amanda Harris, from THE region’s finest sporting talents Rothwell; archer Jonathan Bull – a will be rewarded for their achieve- member of Targetcraft Archers in Burments tonight at the 2012 Sports ton Latimer; wheelchair tennis star Dermot Bailey, who lives in Kettering Personality Awards in Kettering. This evening’s grand prize, the Sports and plays at Corby Tennis Centre; and Personality of The Year Award, will be heptathlete Niamh Bailey of Kettering. More information on the event can selected by a public vote and will be handed out among 12 other categories, be found here: www.kettering.gov.uk/ spoty12 judged by a panel.
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WELLINGBOROUGH town fixtures 2012-2013
Saturday kick-offs at 3pm and Midweek at 7.45 unless otherwise stated Sat 18 August 2-4 Tue 21 August 0-5 Sat 25 August (Score) Tue 04 Sept 1-3 Sat 08 Sept 0-3 Tue 11 Sept 0-4 Sat 22 Sept 4-3 Tue 25 Sept 0-2 Sat 29 Sept 1-1 Sat 06 October 2-4 Tue 09 October 5-2 Tue 16 October 0-3 Sat 20 October 1-2 Sat 27 October (Score) Wed 31 October (Score) Sat 03 Nov (Score) Sat 10 Nov (Score) Sat 17 Nov
A Peterborough NS A St Ives Town H Sleaford Town H Huntingdon Town H Boston Town A Desborough Town H Shepshed Dynamo H Newport Pagnell T A Deeping Rangers H Long Buckby AFC A AFC Kempston R H St Ives Town A Cogenhoe United H Quorn A Huntingdon Town H S & Lloyds Corby A Holbeach United H Desborough Town
AFC rushden & Diamonds fixtures 2012-2013
Saturday kick-offs at 3pm and Midweek at 7.45 unless otherwise stated
Sat 18 August 3-0 Sat 25 August 1-1 Sat 01 Sept 0-3 Sat 08 Sept 0-1 Sat 15 Sept 4-1 Tue 18 Sept 5-3 Sat 22 Sept 2-4 Tue 18 Sept 1-3 Sat 29 Sept P Sat 06 October 0-4 Sat 20 October 1-1 Wed 24 October (Score) Sat 27 October (Score) Sat 03 Nov (Score) Wed 06 Nov (Score) Sat 10 Nov (Score) Sat 24 Nov (Score) Sat 01 Dec (Score) Sat 08 Dec (Score)
H Thrapston Town A Wootton Blue C A Harrowby United A Olney Town H Fakenham Town H Wellingboro’ W A Rothwell Corinth H Wellingboro’ W H Potton United A Rushden & H Utd H Burton Park W A Bugbrooke St M A Eynesbury Rovers A North’ton Sileby R H Raunds Town H Olney Town H Eynesbury Rov A North’n Spencer H Rothwell Corinth
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New arena now open for adrenline junkies
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SPLAT: Competitors can paint . . . not the town but themselves red at the new arena!
AS sports go, laser tag is perhaps recognised as being more of a fun leisure pursuit for stag parties and boys’ awaydays than a seriously competitive past-time. But there’s no doubting it has a great following. And now local adrenaline junkies won’t have too far to go to get their kicks: Alpha Bravo UK opened to the public this week in Corby. The company offers indoor paintballing using the best quality paintballs and latest high specification guns, giving the most advanced
paintball experience possible. Also available is laser tag/action tag, a game offered in a modern ultra-safe environment where groups can experience all the thrills of a team game, for anyone aged six to 60. This is a new amenity for the county, with the added advantage of it being indoors – so play can continue whatever the weather! The new venture will also be offering birthday parties, hen and stag parties and corporate team-building days. There is also a tie-up with
schools and community groups planned for the New Year. This is stage one of the project and the first of three arenas opening : Alpha Bravo is expanding its activities and a state-of the-art Karting track opens in December. Alpha Bravo UK is situated on Corby’s Commercial Road, close to Phoenix Retail Park. Open seven days a week, it is now taking bookings for Christmas. Call: 01536 660595 or visit: alphabravo.com
Last minute victory at Wigs > RUGBY LAST Saturday, the first team travelled up the A6 to play Oadby Wigstonians, but with 20 minutes to go were losing 22 points to 12 (four penalties from the reliable boot of Tom Mair). Then winger Craig Marshall touched down to bring the score to 22-17 and with only minutes left Wellingborough continued to apply pressure. In the final minute, wing forward Shaun Mackie scored under the posts from a rolling maul to level the score 22 each,. With the last kick of the match, Tom Mair landed the conversion for Wellingborough to record their sec-
ond league win this season, 22-24. The seconds and thirds lost to Towcester but the Colts were again team-of-the-day with their ninth win out of nine starts with an emphatic victory over Northampton Old Scouts 74-7. With Shaun’s brother Ryan leading the scoring with a hattrick and seven conversions, a brace of tries for Ben Taylor and Harry Tarrant, a try apiece for Connor Aldrich, Tom Bryan, James Stout, Jonny Gill and Ry Hobdey-South. On Sunday afternoon, the ladies lost at home to Hammersmith & Fulham 15-0. This Saturday, November 3, the first team will be in league action against Northampton Old Scouts, and also at home the Colts meet Buckingham.
But the proviso weekend, Wellingborough’s poor season had continued with a home defeat on Saturday October 20 to local rivals Market Harborough, trailing 18-6 at half-time. Wellingborough dominated the second half but neither side was able to trouble the scorers, with the full-time score 18-6 to the visitors; the home side’s score coming from two Tom Mair penalties. Both the seconds and thirds lost their away games that weekend and the u18 girls lost to Worcester, but there was an impressive home win for the u15 girls 39-10 against Melbourne (Leicestershire).
D-Day for Kettering League to make final decision regarding Poppies’ future tonight would also be postponed. Following the meeting, representaKETTERING Town FC will find out tives from the league said: “Kettering tonight whether they have met con- Town’s league match on Saturday with ditions set out for them to continue St Neots Town is postponed. The club in the Evo-Stik Southern League this has been given a deadline of October 31 to satisfy certain conditions placed on season. The full details of how the club could them by the league. “There will no further comments save, at the very least, its status as part of that particular league set-up were laid until October 31 from the league.” While information on exactly what out at a meeting between the club and would be required from the club’s board the league last Wednesday, October 24. Having already had a couple of has not been made possible, it is believed games postponed, it was decided the owner Imraan Ladak will be asked to next scheduled game, against St Neots, prove the financial security of the Poppies’
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future. As of yet, CLUB OWNER: the club’s direct Imraan Ladak. r e p r e s e n t a t ive s have been unavailable for comment. At the moment, with only ‘around six or seven’ senior players left to play, Kettering’s next game due to take place is against Barwell FC on Saturday, November 3. Meanwhile, the club has also confirmed that goalkeeper Laurie Walker’s contract has been cancelled with mutual consent. The former MK Dons shotstopper has already signed on at Conference North side Brackley Town FC.
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Diamonds’ sparkle fades > FOOTBALL
MANAGER Mark Starmer will be slightly disappointed with his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side as they fell to a 4-1 defeat against Eynesbury Rovers, following a hard fought 1-1 draw with Burton Park Wanderers. In-form Jack Wisniewski had given Diamonds a first-half lead against Wanderers. But a secondhalf equaliser from Kevin Fox and some spectacular goalkeeping from Liam Fox ensured the game would end in a draw. The harder news for fans came this weekend with a 4-1 loss to Eynesbury. A combination of clinical finishing by the hosts and a poor team performance from AFC Rushden & Diamonds saw them lose their unbeaten league record. Lee Bassett bagged a hat-trick for the home side. Diamonds’ manager Mark Starmer gave Alex Deakin his first start in a league game for the club, in the absence of Aynsley McDonald, with Chris Hope taking over the captain’s armband. Young keeper Domenico Roggero was brought in to take a place on the bench as goalkeeper cover. The first minutes of the game saw the Diamonds pushing forwards but Jake Newman was struggling to read the home offside track, so the threats were quickly snuffed out. Af-
ter ten minutes, the Diamonds went behind to what looked like classic wing-play on the left between Ducket and Freshwater – then a wellmeasured cross from Freshwater on the left was met by the head of Lee Bassett to open the scoring. The second half started with some promise that the Diamonds might get back into the game, but Jake Newman was unable to take advantage of a defence-splitting pass as he seemed to hesitate and allow a defender to catch him and get in a challenge that forced him to shoot over. As in the first half, with about ten minutes on the clock, the hosts scored their second through Lee Bassett, with James Ducket again involved in the build-up on the left. For the next ten minutes, the Diamonds had their best spell of the game, although many of their moves broke down without a real threat on goal until a neat interchange between Ellwood and McBride saw keeper Wale concede a corner as he tipped McBride’s shot around the post. After having wasted several dead-ball opportunities earlier with short-corner and free-kick moves that failed to get the ball into the danger area, the Diamonds were finally able to take advantage of a clear height advantage over their hosts. The corner from Joe Merrill was headed home by Jake Newman as Chris Hope and Alex Deakin kept
FOX IN THE BOX: Wanderers keeper Liam Fox ensures Diamonds only get a point. other defenders occupied. For a while, it looked like the Diamonds would get something from the game, as Ellwood set up Newman for another clear run into the area, but the striker was caught before getting in a clean strike. Joe Merrill and Jack Wisniewski were finally getting some joy on the right, but a couple of dangerous looking
crosses were well dealt with. The Diamonds were preparing Jake Gillingwater to replace Sam Brown, but just before the move could be made, the Diamonds defender needed to deal with a looping ball forward with Lee Bassett bearing down on him in the centre of the field. But his weak header towards Shorunmu was pounced on
by Bassett who neatly chipped the ball over the advancing keeper and into the net. Any thought that the Diamonds might have a second attempt at staging a fightback were ended as Tom Coles got ahead of Alex Deakin to score the fourth Eynesbury goal, heading home a cross from the right.
Gem of a deal for goalies > FOOTBALL AFC Rushden & Diamonds have announced a commercial partnership with KA Goalkeeping. KA Goalkeeping was founded by former Partick Thistle, Accrington Stanley, Rochdale, Grimsby and current Airdrie United goalkeeper, Kenny Arthur, in 2006, to provide a bespoke range of goalkeeping gloves. Kenny will provide goalkeep-
ing gloves for all AFC Rushden & Diamonds goalkeepers – from age five all the way to the first team at a special sponsorship rate. KA is set to launch an addition to the junior collection of gloves, seeing the high spec of the TCG+ Elite adult model, all the way down to size two. This will no doubt be good news for the AFC Rushden & Diamonds Academy and Community youth teams. The idea behind the addi-
tion to junior collection is that goalkeepers of any age can now develop using gloves to the exact specification of the full size adult range. Chairman Ralph Burditt was delighted with the tie-up. He said: “We are very pleased to have agreed this deal with KA and with the benefits that it offers to all the goalkeepers within our club. “When I first spoke to Kenny about the possibility of KA sponsoring AFC Rushden & Diamonds I was very keen that the young players within our youth set-up would get something from the deal. “Fortunately, the focus on youth development is a passion that he shares and hence no convincing was necessary. “KA’s gloves are absolutely top-
notch and being able to provide our keepers with access to the same gloves worn by many top professionals such as Joe Lewis (Cardiff) and Neil Alexander (Rangers), at a price they can afford, is something which can only help their development.” Kenny Arthur said: “We are delighted to form a partnership with AFC Rushden and Diamonds. During my playing career I played against Rushden before the unfortunate financial situation unfolded. “We are excited to play some small part in helping the club rise again through the leagues, while at the same time supporting the clubs’ goalkeeping development at grass routes level.”
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