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Enterpreneurs set their stalls up

School looking for new ‘sweet’ opportunities Success in one venture leads school to look at further enterprise > Kettering

In Short Shoppers in Kettering have taken the sweet shop, run and organised by youngsters from Wren Spinney Special School to their hearts and now, buoyed by that success, the school is looking to further widen its involvement in life in the town.

A SCHOOL in Kettering is hoping to take up premises in the town centre in order to further enhance the work it does in helping the children in its care to gain experience of work and life outside of the classroom.

Wren Spinney Special School in Westover Close opened The Shop, selling traditional sweets, in November 2009 to provide learning opportunities for its pupils.

Experience for youngsters involved with The Shop varies from dealing

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Marathon effort > CRANSLEY HOSPICE SWEET TOOTH: The range of goods on sale at The Shop in Gold Street, Kettering face-to-face with customers, stock control, bagging up sweets and taking money and giving change.

Six other local authorities have approached the school since then, asking for help in setting up their own ventures according to the successful model.

Now, headteacher Debbie Withers is hoping to extend the school’s role in the world of retail and commerce by opening up a workshop within the town centre to offer business opportunities to local companies and organisations. Contact 01536 481939.

LAST month teacher Isobel Stevenson ran the London Marathon to raise money for Cransley Hospice in memory of Ann Berwick, who died in the hospice last September.

Recently Isobel presented Ann’s daughters, Julia Clarke and Jane Berwick with a cheque for £700 towards the vital work done by the hospice. continued on page 2

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Vital resources available to businesses to help them continue to grow > County CRUCIAL investment for local businesses is once again open for applications.

Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership has launched another funding round for the INV-ENT programme, which provides investment in local businesses to help them grow, including increasing productivity, supporting innovation and creating new private sector led jobs.

INV-ENT provides a rebate to businesses on their annual business rate bill of up to £20,000 enabling funds to be released and re-invested by the business to support its development and growth.

The scheme is part of a wide-ranging programme of activity to strengthen the Northamptonshire economy that is being supported by the County Council through its prosperity fund, worth over £2 million.

The principal focus for INV-ENT is businesses in high-growth and advanced technology-led sectors, although applications from other business sectors will be considered.

The first funding round resulted in 11 successful applications from local businesses receiving just over £150,000; this will help create 20 jobs and 10 apprenticeships in 2012/2013, and will help safeguard seven jobs.

Following the success of the programme, which was launched in October 2011, a further £450,000 is being made available in 2012/2013, which has the potential to support at least 22 local businesses to grow.

All small and medium sized businesses in Northamptonshire are able to apply with a particular emphasis on businesses in the high growth and advanced technology sectors.

The deadline to apply for funding in 2012/13 is 5pm on Friday June 1.

Further information on the initiative and details on how to apply can be found at www.northamptonshire.gov.uk

ST Michael’s Church on Roundhill Road will be holding a Plant and Seedlings Sale on Saturday, May 26 between 10am and 2pm.

Plants start at 50p each and will include vegetable seedlings and summer bedding annuals. Proceeds to 5th Kettering Scout Group.

> Burton Latimer

> Gold Street JAE De Wylde, author of best-selling novel The Thinking Tank, will be signing her books at Waterstones in Kettering on May 18.

The author will be at the store from 10am to 4pm.For more information call Waterstones on 01536 481575

IN MEMORY: Isobel Stevenson (centre) who ran the London Marathon in memory of Ann Berwick, with Ann’s daughters Jane Berwick (left) and Julia Clarke.

Teacher runs in memory of mum > Cransley Hospice BARTON Seagrave teacher Isobel Stevenson raised more than £700 for Cransley Hospice when she completed the London Marathon last month.

Isobel, a teacher at Barton Seagrave Primary School, chose the hospice as her charity after hearing the story of Ann Berwick, who died in September last year and who spent the last three weeks of her life at Cransley Hospice.

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Tickets are £5 per person and include light refreshments but guests are welcome to bring their own drinks (and glasses) with them.

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In a statement, Ann’s daughters, Julia Clarke and Jane Berwick, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to Isobel and well done on her fantastic achievement. We would also like to once again thank all the staff at Cransley for the amazing work they do and for the support we received as a family.”

Cransley Hospice relies heavily on fundraising events to help subsidise the care given to patients. Anyone wanting to support Isobel’s fundraising can still donate at www.justgiving. com/Isobel-Stevenson

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Models on show Railway open day > Thorpe Malsor KETTERING and District Model Railway Society will be hosting an open day at Thorpe Malsor Village Hall on Saturday, May 19.

The open day will include layouts from club members and admission is £1. Opening hours are 10am to 4pm.

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sets library appeal off Oscar providing the Coffee Historic building needs more than £1 million very best motivation > Sheep Street

Employee makes all the difference to Alison’s business > County KEEPING your employees happy usually means red tape, rules and regulations.

But the latest recruit to one company’s workforce is rather less demanding – a brisk walk, regular meals and some cuddles are usually enough to keep him happy.

Oscar, a nine-month-old Tibetan terrier, is now on the books of Motivation & Co South Midlands, a franchise run by Alison Hadley, based in Higham Ferrers.

Alison, who is secretary of the East Northants branch of the FSB, already has a thriving business offering motivational therapy classes to clients in the care sector.

Now Oscar has become the latest wage earner for the business that runs classes in places like care homes and day centres across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, and Bedford.

Alison explained: “The aim of each class is to get the people taking part to use their minds and bodies and Oscar has made a real difference.

“It is amazing how people who have shown little interest or motivation before, perhaps after a stroke or because they have Alzheimer’s, have responded to Oscar.”

Oscar was nine weeks old when Alison began training him and since then the two have developed a close understanding, with the puppy now familiar with the tools of the trade, including zimmer frames and wheelchairs.

“He is still a puppy so can be very bouncy but once he is at work he seems to know and acts differently,” said Alison, who thoroughly researched the best breeds for this type of work before settling on Oscar.

The charity Pets as Therapy have been supportive and Alison is hoping Oscar will be able to ‘graduate’ through their programme after more training.

She said: “It is lovely to see the reaction on

WORK on the first phase of the restoration of Kettering’s historic library is due to start very soon, and meanwhile fundraising efforts continue to ensure the project is seen through to the end.

A campaign was launched in March to raise £1m to restore the Sheep Street library, which opened in 1904.

Northamptonshire County Council, although unable to afford the cost of full restoration, has contributed £250,000 for a new floor and to enable the entrance on Sheep Street to be re-opened.

An appeal by the Friends will help to raise the rest of the money, to pay for new plasterwork and redecoration, as well as work that is needed on the Collyweston slate roof.

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a Coffee Morning in the gardens of 62 Headlands, Kettering, by kind permission of the Clarke family.

They will be hosting the event from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, May 19.

Kettering library was built with the help of funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who made a £8,450 donation towards its construction, and now the Friends of the Library hope that generosity will be mirrored by the people and businesses of Kettering.

Mr Carnegie is thought to have provided funding for 2,500 free public libraries in the UK, the US and Canada, but preferred to remain anonymous - breaking that practice in May 1904 when he agreed to open Kettering Library in person.

To find out more about how to help, email alovely@northamptonshire.gov. uk and check out Kettering Extra for updates on the appeal.

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NEW RECRUIT: Alison Hadley takes Oscar with her wherever she feels he can work his magic people’s faces when Oscar turns up. One man, who can’t talk and has restricted movement after a stroke, just spent the time stroking Oscar. It was wonderful. He is exercising his arm and getting involved and for the first time there was a big smile on his face.”

For more details see www.motivationuk.com

IT might not have provided a major shock on the Antiques Roadshow, but most of us have an object or two in our homes that we value and want to take good care of.

A series of workshops in Kettering have been devised to explain to people

how best to care for their treasured possessions and preserve them for generations to come.

Owners of prized objects can drop into one of the sessions, on Thursday May 17 or Thursday June 21, between 2.30pm and 4pm at the Manor House Museum, to get valuable advice from antiques experts.

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Changes recommended by commission will see county council slimmed down > County CHANGES to the make-up of the county council - reducing the number of councillors representing the people of Northamptonshire - have been put forward to the Boundary Commission, bringing with them a potential cost saving of quarter of a million pounds.

Earlier this year, the Local Government Boundary Commission state the optimum number of councillors for the county was 57 councillors, rather than the 73 that are currently sitting.

Proposals by Northamptonshire County Council to alter the electoral divisions to meet the Boundary Commission’s recommendations have now been put forward. It was stated that while the review hasn’t been instigated

for cost-savings purposes, it nevertheless provides a potential saving of around quarter of a million pounds over the next four years.

Changes would include the reduction of the number of councillors in Corby from six to five, in East Northamptonshire from nine to seven, in Kettering from 10 to eight and in Wellingborough from eight to six.

The commission will consult on its recommendations during the summer.

The council’s submission with detailed proposals is available to view on the Boundary Commission website alongside other responses received from political parties, borough town and parish councils and members of the public. Visit www.lgbce.org.uk/allreviews/east-midlands/northamptonshire to view the proposals.

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Where there’s brass

Bands from across the world meet for championship > Kettering AN international event celebrating the best in brass band music returns to Kettering for the third consecutive year.

The All England Masters Championship and Gala is an all-day event at the Lighthouse Theatre that begins with bands from all over the world competing to be named masters for 2012.

The 20 bands, have accepted invitations to compete on John Ireland’s ‘Comedy Overture’

that has been chosen to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.

Once the competition, which will be held from 10am, is over, the Gala Concert will follow at 7.30pm with the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band and previous British Open Champions The Tredegar Town Band.

Tickets for the Championships are £17, and for the Gala they are £15. For more information contact the Lighthouse Theatre on 01536 414141 or visit www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

Best of Brass: The Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band

Expecting much of Dickens First published in 1860 and still enjoyable > Lighthouse Theatre TO celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth, the Baroque Theatre Company will be performing a stunning theatrical adaptation of one of the writer’s best-loved novels, Great Expectations.

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THE Pirates of Penzance sail into the Masque Theatre this week courtesy of the Arts Barn Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

It’s an opportunity to enjoy one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best-known and best-loved works, filled with humour, action and colour.

The show takes place at the Masque Theatre at 7.30pm over three nights from May 17 to May 19, with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Tickets are £10 and £5 for under 16s. For more information, call the box office on 07955 738734 or visit www.artsbarn.co.uk

May 15-17 Rockin’ Around The Clock, the new daytime show from the The Wicksteed Pavilion Show Team, features a multi-talented cast of West End dancers singers and musicians, and features memorable 50s and 60s.

The show will be performed on May 15, 16 and 17 as well as further dates throughout the summer. Wicksteed Park box office 01536 512475.

May 17 to 19 The Pirates of Penzance, performed

by Arts Barn Gilbert and Sullivan Society at the Masque Theatre, Barton Seagrave, 7.30pm each evening and 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £10, children £5, call 07955 738734.

May 19 Miles Jupp, Perrier award winning comedian Miles brings his successful show Fibber in the Heat to Kettering Arts Centre. To book tickets call 01536 513959 May 25 Ultimate Dirty Dancing - The Tribute Show with songs from the hit show followed by disco.

Show starts at 7.30pm, tickets £15 including a basket meal.

Call 01536 512475 for details.

May 25 and 26 Great Expectations, the Baroque Theatre Company present a stunning theatrical experience in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth. Starts 7.30pm, tickets £15, concessions £13. Lighthouse Theatre, box office 01536 414141 May 27 All England Masters Brass Band Championship and Gala. The event will see 20 of the world’s finest brass bands compete for the masters title, from 10am.

The competition will be followed by the Gala with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band and previous champions Tredegar Town Band, from 7.30pm. Tickets championships £17, gala £15, Lighthouse Theatre box office 01536 414141

vict, setting in motion a chain of events that will affect the rest of his life.

Great Expectations will be at The Lighthouse Theatre on May 25 and 26, tickets for the 7.30pm performances are £15 and £13 for concessions and are available by visiting www.light- May 16 and 17 housetheatre.co.uk or by calling the box office Lamport Hall House and Gardens on 01536 414141. open 2pm. Guided tours of the house 2.15pm and 3pm. Wednesday 16 only, Containers for Summer - planning and planting a variety of containers, with tutor Andrew Mikolajski. To book telephone 01327 843419.

May 19 Waterstones, Kettering, book signing

by Michelle Morgan, author of > Wicksteed Park A Brief Guide to Marilyn Munroe.

WITH universal appeal to anyone who en- 10am to 4pm joys modern musicals, the Ultimate Dirty May 19 and 20 Dancing Tribute Show takes place at Wicks- Lamport Hall Garden Show. 10am to 5pm. Also, house and gardens open teed Park on Friday, May 25.

Featuring such hits as Be My Baby, Hungry for non-guided tours from 2pm.

Eyes and Time of my Life, the show offers a mu- May 22 JL Carr: Celebrating a centenary, sical roller coaster of song and dance.

Tickets are £15, including a basket meal and commemorating the birth of entertainment after the show from the Big local man and one of the most Bopper Disco. Call the Wicksteed Park box of- distinctive novelists and authors of fice on 01536 512475 or visit www.wicksteed- the post-war era, JL Carr. Kettering Library 7.30pm, tickets £5 per park.co.uk

Pirates ahoy! > Barton Seagrave

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16 May, 2012 person, £2.50 concessions. To book call 01536 512315 Every Sunday Car Boot Sale at Wicksteed Park.

Until Autumn, gates are open from 6am to buyers and 7am to sellers.

Every Monday BRIDGE lessons - for those new to the game or wanting to brush up on their skills. At Kettering Bridge Club, on the corner of Grange Road and Field Street in Kettering. For more information call 01536 502 795.end_ of_the_skype_highlighting Every Wednesday Burton Latimer Youth Service, advice sessions for young people on subjects such as drug and alcohol awareness and personal matters.

7pm to 9.30pm, Civic Centre, Burton Latimer. For information call 01536 721261.

First Thursday Kettering Stamp & Philatelic Society meets at St Mary’s CEVA Primary School, Fuller Street, Kettering at 7.30pm, membership is £10 adults and £6 senior citizens.

Contact 01536 746800

Children’s groups

The Little Ones Mondays and Thursdays 9-11.15am, term time only, Church of Christ The King, Deeble Road, £1 per family. Contact Erika 01536 517553 Hawthorn Berries Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, £1 per family. Contact 01536 359574 BrambleTots Fridays 10-11.45am, Ise Pavilion, £1.50 per family. Contact Hayley on 01536 524701 Alley Cats Fridays 10-11.30am, Praise Community Church, Alexander Street, £1 first child, 30p per child thereafter. Contact 01536 410285 Smiley Tots Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am, Ise Pavilion, Grantown Close, £2 for 1st child, £1 thereafter.

Contact Sarah 01536 352653 St Edwards Mums & Tots Wednesdays 9-11am, St Edwards RC Primary School, Eastleigh Road, £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter.

Contact Kim on 01536 391581 Rhymetime Tuesdays 9.30-10am & 10.30-11am Kettering Library Free. Contact 01536 512315 Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall, Contact Dawn on 07964 225369 Hopscotch (Loddington) Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Contact 07742 664604 Mawsley Baby & Toddler Group Thursdays 9.30-11am, The Centre at Mawsley. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Sarah on 01536 790517

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Young have a say

Council ready to help make a key transition > County

In Short It’s vitally important to young people with disabilities to have the support they need to make the transition from childhood to adulthood. A new scheme in Northamptonshire will aim to see them through key stages of their journey to life in the adult world.

WHAT could become an innovative new approach to supporting young people with disabilities and learning difficulties has taken another step nearer following a Transitions Summit held by the county council.

Northamptonshire County Council is setting up a new transitions service that will support disabled young people aged from 14 to 25 as they make the major change from childhood to adult life.

The council 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 and progress into adulthood.

A Transitions Summit, involving young people, their families and carers including past, current and future service users, was held in April in an effort to make sure the new service is designed by the people who need it.

Staff from the new transitions service and representatives from health, education, housing and leisure organisations want to work with young

disabled people to come up with a service that will identify what the service should achieve for young people in Northamptonshire.

The summit was designed to be a creative and practical day where young people and their families were encouraged to bring their experiences, their opinions and their hopes for the future.

Cabinet member for health and adult social services Councillor Robin Brown said: “Any parent or carer knows the challenges a young person might face as they progress from childhood into adulthood, and this is even more significant for young people with disabilities or learning difficulties.

“The new transitions service is a truly innovative approach to supporting these young people. We want each person to have a positive experience as they grow up and become adults, helping them to achieve a good quality of life and successfully moving them on to education, employment or training opportunities.”

Councillor Andrew Grant, cabinet member for children, learning and skills said: “This is also about providing personalised services to young people so that alongside their parents and carers, they have more choice and control over the way they live their lives.

“We want to create an excellent transitions service in Northamptonshire so it is vital that it is designed by the people who know what is needed. This is a great opportunity to for everyone to get involved and help us to create the very best services for the county’s young people.”

SELLING WELL: A thriving market place is the hub of any town’s shopping area.

Set your stall out > Market Place PROVIDING the perfect opportunity to try out a new business idea, Kettering Borough Council is offering entrepreneurs a stall at Kettering Market Place for just £10.

Over two Wednesdays, on June 27 and July 4, the Love Your Local Market campaign will aim to promote markets by making it easier for someone to make good use of the facilities.

The scheme will allow traders firsthand interaction with the public and fellow traders to build a good network

of customers, colleagues and a great sense of community, with the added benefit of no unnecessary costs.

Limited places are available and those interested should visit the website markets@kettering.gov.uk and register.

Cllr Ian Jelley, Portfolio Holder for Environment, said: “Love Your Local Market is a great campaign to get us shopping and supporting our local markets. We have some great markets across the borough of Kettering which offer something new so it’s important we support the small businesses on the high street.”

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News in Brief Wiggle and giggle > Cranford

YOGA and Zumba classes are held every Monday evening at Cranford Village Hall.

Zumba is from 6pm to 7pm, for a “wiggle and a giggle” and a chance to get fit, followed by a relaxing stretch in the yoga class from 7pm to 8pm (except for every second week of the month).

It’s £4 per class or £7 to do both, text 07866 502604 for information

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Steps towards diversity

Progress will bring like-minded people together > County A NEWLY launched campaign is aiming to support lesbian, gay and bisexual quality.

A 10-strong committee has been elected to coordinate the efforts of Progress that wants to change attitudes in north Northamptonshire.

Scott Blockley, who was unanimously elected to chair the new project, said the aim was to raise awareness of the full range of issues that affect

individuals and offer support and advice.

The project will cover a wide area including the boroughs of Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough, and the district of East Northamptonshire.

The campaign was inspired by Progress, a monthly get together for individuals who are keen to meet like-minded people.

Sessions will now be at the Lodge Park Sports Centre bar in Corby on the first Friday of each month with the next one on June 1.

Scott said: “Progress is the first gay night in Corby ever and therefore the first to step onto the scene.

The group is currently planning its priorities including ways to help indi- CRACKING IDEA: Wallace and Gromit were special visitors at the launch of the new scheme viduals tackle feelings of isolation.

John Brown, one of the cofounders, encouraged people to get involved. He said: “Our towns now, by and large, have a live and let live attitude and we want to get that message out to everyone.” nated by Pasta King to the Wallace & > County Gromit’s Children’s Foundation.

MOST of us enjoy a bowl of pasta The foundation is a national for lunch, but now children in charity for children’s health that Northamptonshire schools who raises money for sick children in tuck into a pasta dish at lunchtime hospitals and hospices throughout will be helping to raise funds for the UK. riageway, between the A6003, sick children.

The Foundation funds projects that just south of Barford Bridge and Northamptonshire County Coun- will ensure that while in hospital or the Stanion roundabout at the cil’s hot meals service has launched a hospice care, children can still play, junction of the A43 and A6116 to new range of pasta meals in primary socialise and recuperate from treatthe south east of Corby. schools across the county as the re- ment in a child-friendly environPlanning permission has sult of a new project with leading ment. It provides equipment, family already been granted for the food supplier Pasta King. facilities and entertainment such as road and all of the compulsory One pound from every case of art, music and play therapy to hunpurchase orders and side roads pasta sauce purchased for the coun- dreds of thousands of sick kids and orders are in place. ty’s school meals service will be do- their families each year.

Tasty pasta raises cash for sick children New initiative sees pupils helping others

Link moves a step closer Corby link road is priority > Barford Bridge IMPROVED transport links between Corby and the A14 would start this month after the Government confirmed that it would contribute more than £20million to the £34million scheme.

The A43 Corby Link Road

could now open to traffic by early 2014, bringing to a close a major highway scheme that has been developed over many years.

The announcement of Full Funding Approval means that the appointment of a contractor is expected within the next few weeks, followed by work starting on the 6.5km of dual car-

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Help needed to ease the strain on carers Volunteers are sought to deliver a new service that gives carers a break > County VOLUNTEERS are need to help deliver a new service that will see carers given the chance to take a well-earned break knowing their loved ones are in safe hands.

The new Sitting Service has been set up by Crossroads East Midlands and Northamptonshire Carers and will provide free to access care to give those who have adults and young carers who have responsibility for a husband, wife, partner, parent, relative or friend with relatively low-level support needs.

As a pilot scheme, the Sitting Service has funding until February 2013 from the National Gardens Scheme Volunteering Fund. After that, it is hoped the service will continue either through addition-

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The search began last month for volunteers to deliver the service.

Adam Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator, said: “Support is delivered by volunteers who will receive induction, training and on-going support. Volunteers will not be able to provide personal care to the person they are supporting, support takes the form of a befriending role, enabling the carer to take time away from their caring role, usually between two and three hours.

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Golf day provides fun and networking Annual event attracts a large gathering > Great Harrowden ENTRIES are invited for The Business Club Northants’ fifth annual golf day, which is due to take place later this month.

Around 60 businesspeople usually take part in the event, at Wellingborough Golf Club at Great Harrowden, and this year’s competition, on May 30, is likely to be no exception.

It is a Stableford 18 holes competition and Business Club members have sponsored 25 prizes, including the Business Club Cup for the individual champion, which is sponsored

by Moore Stephens Chartered Accountants.

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WELLINGBOROUGH GOLF CLUB: The fifth annual golf day dustrial Doors, Blue Frog Photographic Studio, Utility Warehouse and Shire Security.

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Cycle 4 a good cause Althorp hosts Cynthia event to beat £47,000 last year > Althorp TEAMS looking to cycle for charity have the added incentive of a drinks reception with Earl Spencer to aim for this year.

The Earl and Countess, whose Althorp home is used to stage the

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Networking groups taking place regularly in and around Kettering include: The Business Club Northants: meet third Tuesday of the month, Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering, 6.30pm. Guest speaker. See www.the-businessclub. org.uk/northamptonshire for details Kettering Business Breakfast Club: meets every other month at Kettering Conference Centre, 7.45am. Visit www.kbbc.org.uk for details.

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Business for Breakfast: every other Wednesday at the Royal Hotel, Kettering, 6.45am to 8.30pm. For information contact Ryan Tobias on 0845 803 8336.

The Creativity and Sense Network: second and last Wednesdays of the month, Mangiamo Restaurant, Market Street, Kettering, 12 noon to 2pm.

For more information www.creativityandsensenetwork.com Federation of Small Businesses: meets third Friday of the month at Kettering Park Hotel, 7am to 9am.

Further details on 01933 413222.

Northamptonshire Chamber: various networking events, for members and non-members. For full details visit www.northants-chamber.co.uk Women In Business Networking Kettering: meets first or second Tuesday of the month, Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, 12 noon to 2pm. For information www.wibn.co.uk If you would like your networking group included in these listings contact Kettering Extra on 01536 384616 or email editor.judith@extranewspapers.co.uk

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New home sought for mosaic a piece of town’s history Civic society is hoping to return mosaic to its former glory > Kettering

In Short Preserving our heritage is welcome, but not always easy. The large mosaic that graced the wall of the old Kettering Boys School is in storage but the Civic Society is looking for the space and the financial support to return it to public view.

WALL space big enough and visible enough is being sought in Kettering to house a historic mosaic removed from the walls of a demolished school.

Kenneth Budd’s mosaic, Kettering Abstract, was created in 1962 to grace the side of Kettering Boys School, which later became Tresham Institute.

When the old Tresham building was demolished, the governors “gave” the mosaic, measuring 45 feet across and 15 feet deep, to Kettering Civic Society,

who called in mosaic specialist, Oliver Budd, son of the original artist, to carry out a survey to ascertain whether the mosaic could be removed from the wall successfully.

The mosaic, which is a modern interpretation of the Kettering Coat of Arms and it tells the story of Kettering’s industrial and social history, was removed and is now in storage, awaiting the space and the money to return it to public view. Kenneth Budd was an eminent mosaic artist, and this was his first mosaic, before he went on to create many more including the one on Birmingham’s Bull Ring Shopping Centre.

Kettering’s mosaic is notable because of its rarity as many of Budd’s mosaics have been demolished.

At a meeting of Kettering Civic Society last week, Chairman Paul Ansell, said: “First and foremost, we have to find the £40,000 to

PIECE OF HISTORY: Kenneth Budd’s mosaic has been saved, but is in need of a new home pay back the remaining costs of removing the mosaic and storing it, and to cover the cost of putting it back on another property.

“We also have to find a site for it. A number of possibilities have been discussed but there’s nowhere big enough, or prominent enough to house the mosaic where it can be enjoyed by the people of Kettering. Ideas are needed for both where to site the mosaic and how to raise the money to put it back on show.”

Among the fundraising ideas is a mosaic workshop that will be staged by Oliver Budd during the summer, where visitors will have the chance to have a go at making their own mosaic, while the Civic Society is looking at the possibility of attending the Vintage Festival at Boughton House next month.

To find out more about the mosaic, and the work of Kettering Civic Society, visit the website www.ketteringcivicsociety. ukf.net

Posters should Silver lining as club draw in crowds thinks of homeless Young designers come up with a winner > Tresham CROWDS will be flocking to Kettering Market Place this summer to see a beach volleyball tournament thanks to posters designed by students at Tresham College.

Year 1 students on the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design were commissioned by Steven Edwards, Community Services Officer from Kettering Borough Council, to design a billboard and a poster to advertise and promote the tournament.

Steven briefed the students and discussed the main requirements of the brief - to raise awareness of the tournament which if successful would become an annual event, to encourage volleyball teams to take

part and to attract visitors to the event.

After consultation, the students developed their designs for a final presentation earlier this month and a winning design was selected along with three runners-up.

Steven said: “It was an amazing experience, working with so many talented students on this project.

To find the final winner was a huge challenge as the standard of work produced was so high. I would like to thank the lecturers and all of the students for all their hard work and dedication they gave to this project.”

The winning designer was Luke Evans, who received a voucher for £100. In second place was Joshua Green; joint third were Elvis Benson and Kirsty Ward.

Unwanted food from cancelled tournament goes to good cause > Kettering EARLIER this month and the end of last month was a complete wash out and many events had to be cancelled or postponed.

But every cloud has a silver lining and a group of young rugby players from Kettering ensured that at least one positive came from their Rugby Sevens tournament that had to be postponed.

Kettering Rugby Clubs annual tournament, involving 12 teams from across the region, usually attracts more than 1,000 spectators but, due to the deluge, the tournament had to be cancelled at short notice leaving the Waverley Road club with excess stock from the ever-popular barbecue stands.

Making sure it didn’t go to waste, the club offered the food to a number of local organisations who provide support for homeless people.

Steve Wilson, chairman of the Mini Junior and Youth Section at the Waverley Road club said: “The weather

and subsequent cancellation was a huge disappointment and really affects the club’s finances, however, if something good can come out of this we are delighted. As a communitybased club we are always looking at ways to support the areas children and the community as a whole.’

In total the club have donated four trays of bread rolls to the St Judes Centre on Northampton Road that helps the town’s homeless population. The club holds numerous events for many local charities and each Christmas donates gifts to the children’s ward at Kettering General Hospital and welfare groups.

Michael York, who arranged the distribution of the food said: “It’s great to be able to find at least one silver lining in all those clouds. With the help of the teams we have hopefully been able to give some of our area’s most distressed a little comfort.”

If you would like further information about joining Kettering Rugby Club contact Phil Cross on 07540 785 565 or Steve Wilson on 07970 890 586.

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Clubs, Groups and Classes Shotokan Karate: Meets Tuesdays, Burton Latimer Civic Centre, High Street, Burton Latimer. 5pm to 6pm, for more information please contact 07720 430 798 or email nickbinder@ntlworld.com Burton Latimer & District Photographic Society: Meets Wednesdays, Kettering General Hospital Social Club, Rothwell Road, Kettering, 8pm to 10pm, for more information ring 01536 395123, www.bldps.co.uk Yoga Class: Wednesdays, Hall Meadow Primary School, Packer Road, Kettering, 6pm to 7.45, for more details call Jacqui on 07952 430459 Kettering Pensioners’ Parliament: Every Thursday, Midland Band Club, Hallwood Road, Kettering, 2.30pm to 4.30pm Golden Sheaf Credit Union: Pay/collection point every Friday, Library, High Street, Burton Latimer, 5.30pm to 6.30pm Fun United Saturday Clubs: Every Saturday, Kettering, 9.30am to 12.30pm. For disabled young people aged 13-17. To book your place or to find out more, call 01480 357289 Barton Seagrave Horticultural Society: Meets Community Centre, Pioneer Ave. Burton Latimer, 2pm.

For further information, please call Maureen Hicks on 01536 723059.

Desborough and District Wildlife Trust: Contact Stephen Ashpole 01536 763415 or Bob Freeman 01536 760770 Northamptonshire Family History Society: Meets Corn Market Hall, Kettering, 7.30pm.

For further information, visit: www.northants-fhs.org Tai Chi: Every Monday, North Park Pavilion, 1.15pm to 2.45pm.

For further information, please visit www.kettering.gov.uk or email: keephealthy@kettering.gov.uk Friends of Desborough Library Coffee Morning: Third Thursday of every month, Desborough Library, High Street, Desborough, 10am to 12 noon. For more information please call the library on 01536 761085 Coffee morning: Third Saturday of the month, Marlow House Day, Community Centre, Gold Street, Desborough, 9.30am to 11.30am Millbrook Women’s Institute: Third Monday of the month, Christ the King Church, Deeble Road, Kettering, 7.30pm to 10pm, Contact: 01536 356369 or 01536 518605 If you would like your club or group to be featured in this listing, contact Extra Newspapers on 01536 384616 or email editor. judith@extranewspapers.co.uk

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A mouthwatering traditional afternoon tea experience in the Tresham Restaurant at Rushton Hall

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Home baked fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a selection of cakes and patisseries finger sandwiches served with a pot of tea or coffee in the magnificent Rushton Hall.

It is not only a place to feel at home and relax, it is a perfect leisure destination, an ideal venue for conferences and business activities with a fine dining Restaurant. A sanctuary to unwind surrounded by 25 acres of grounds with a lake and ancient trees.

Drive past the elegant gatehouses and wind your way down the serpentine gravel driveway, you will get your first glimpse of the magnificent 16th century facade. A Building steeped in History awaits: Francis Tresham (one of the many previous owners) and his involvement in the Gunpowder plot, Charles Dickens believed to have visited many times over the years. No matter how many times you come to Rushton Hall, you will never fail to be inspired by its beauty. Enjoy - everything stops for tea.

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Ingredients Method Place the flour, baking powder, sugar and but350g plain flour ter into a bowl and with your finger tips rub 20g baking powder the mixture to a crumb texture. Mix the eggs milk together and slowly add to the flour 70g unsalted butter and mix add the sultanas to form a light dough (do not overwork the mix) and cover with a 45g castor sugar damp cloth and leave for twenty minutes.

40g eggs Lightly roll the mix out and stamp out the 150g milk scones with a cutter, glaze with a little milk and bake at 190 oc for approximately 20 min55g sultanas utes. Or just come to Rushton hall to sample a Pinch salt great afternoon tea without all the hard work.

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The Mill on the Nene

What a beautiful setting for dinner at the stunning Oundle Mill The imposing Grade II listed converted watermill, standing proud over the River Nene, on the outskirts of the historic market town of Oundle is by no means disappointing. Oundle Mill was converted to a restaurant in the 1960s but has undergone an interior and exterior transformation four years ago.

With a minimalist modern style complemented with the traditional beams, the ambience is a sympathetic mix of modern mixed together with tradition, subdued lighting and sleek modern furniture complete the picture. Through the entrance and its glass floor gives you a Kingfisher’s view of the river race.

The charming and friendly Manager, Paul Richardson, showed us up the glass-sided stairwell to the second floor bar and dining area. Oak beams aplenty as you would expect, the well thought through space has a welcoming and the ambioence was splendid, full of the buzz of conversation from the diners already seated.

Paul introduced us to new Head Chef, Gavin Austin, who encouraged to try anything we fancied, such was his confidence in the kitchen. No need to be asked twice we chose from the a-la-carte menu which was simple yet expansive, the wine list was as expected, well chosen and not too expensive.

Gavin Austin’s kitchen certainly cooked with confidence, “I like to do simple things really well using great quality, locally sourced produce. I am very passionate about food and exploring new ingredients and cooking techniques but I am a great believer in simplicity with the end result being delicious and ‘unfussy’ “ said Gavin. I think I’ll go for the Seven Wells rib eye steak next time with a nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 18 wines available…or shall I have the Fish and Chips with mushy peas? Or the North Atlantic prawns with lemongrass nâge? Help!

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The Mill is running a Dine for ½ price on Thursdays offer throughout April – a perfect opportunity to try the new menus For more information, or to book: Oundle Mill, Barnwell Road, Oundle PE8 5PB www.oundlemill.co.uk Tel: 01832 272621 New Menus ‘The new menus fit the restaurant’s brand perfectly’ ‘which is “sophisticated yet simple – rustic but still stylish”.’ This fresh outlook has also encouraged the Mill to start a new bar menu for those who want a quick snack at lunch time or maybe with an early evening drink. It’s very uncomplicated (sausage rolls, scotched quail egg and sandwiches etc) but like everything Gavin does, the food is prepared to a high standard.

Oundle Mill perfectly combines the old and the new – fresh country air and exciting, contemporary aromas, cool tunes and the gentle sounds of water, exposed oak beams and sleek Italian furniture. Rustic chic.

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Leisa Russell

Luke Manning talks to Leisa Russell mother of four and the youngest elected councillor of Rothwell Town Council

With the June bank holiday and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee fast approaching, it also marks the annual tradition of the Rothwell Charter where the Lord of the Manor calls on horseback to all the ancient pubs in the historic town and is given milk and rum at each one.

Playing a key role in the upcoming celebrations, and indeed the future of Rothwell, is the youngest elected councillor of the town council, Leisa Russell.

“I’ve lived in Rothwell for 27 years and these are exciting times for the town. It’s a great place to live with good schools, lovely restaurants and a really nice community spirit.”

Soon to be appointed Madam Chairman for the upcoming year Leisa, now 39, is in high demand.

On top of working part time as an occupational therapist with the elderly in the cardiology unit at the Bedford Hospital , she is also Chairman of the Rothwell Citizens’ Welfare Committee.

But as we talk, shortly before she heads off to watch her son in the local football cup final, the workload doesn’t faze her at all.

In fact, her bright outlook and sunny disposition suggests she has struck an enviable work life balance after years of juggling children, work and education as a single mother.

“After the four boys were born and had started to grow up I went back to college to study a degree in occupational therapy. At one point I had three part time jobs on top of my degree work and ended up working 5pm-11pm shifts as care support for people with brain injuries, or doing 24 hour shifts to fit around my education. I got to the stage where I thought ‘I can’t do this anymore’.”

Yet she did make it through, thanks largely to having a strong support network of family and friends around her.

“Deep down I knew if I gave it up I would be silly having got so far. In the tough times it was my family around me that kept me going and it was a great feeling when I graduated. I could breathe again. I had time to live a bit more.”

So what does Leisa do when she’s not working in one of her many roles in the community?

“If I get any time to myself then I like going out with my girlfriends,

going to a nice restaurant and just catching up with them. I also love the outdoors where and go walking or camping whenever I can and I really enjoy music festivals.”

Music festivals but nothing naughty then? I asked.

“No afraid not” she laughs, “folk festivals and real ales, that’s me.”

“I generally spend most of my weekends supporting my children and that takes up most of my spare time. My two middle boys play football for the Rothwell Aztecs and the Rothwell Corinthians, so I ferry them around and go down to support as much as possible. And then in the summer when the cricket season starts I love to watch three of them play in the same team, and often get roped in to make the cricket teas. Well if I’m there anyway to watch the game, there’s no point doing nothing is there?”

As we speak it is clear that a strong work ethic and family ethos burns through strongly.

“As a single parent you can achieve a lot on your own. If you want to make it happen you can; it’s all about getting involved, helping, talking, listening and

learning. Being a Counsellor for the last four years has broadened my horizons and taught me just how important community is.”

“Priorities change as you get older and for me that has meant wanted to get involved on a local level. I have a job I love at Bedford Hospital and being Madam Chairman means I can also play an active role in a community which I am part of and passionate about.

Life’s good but I couldn’t have got here without my friends and family.”

So before I let her go to cheer her son on in the cup final I ask one final question - so what’s the secret to bringing up four boys?

For once she’s stumped.

“Now that’s a question” she replies slowly, “There is no secret and I’m not pretending to know all the answers. But I’ve always tried to be open to them and let them know that however bad things get we’ll support each other and we’ll get through it. Letting them know that they are loved and instilling the right values is what’s important to me.”

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Hidden Gem Burton Latimer - Starting as a small village on what was to become the main road from London to Carlisle, the site of Burton Latimer has been a settlement since the Bronze Age, Luke Manning gives us his take on this hidden gem.

Now a flourishing town in modern day Northants, the charming conservation area on Church Street is a quaint, historic enclave of old fashioned life and a nod to the town’s rich heritage.

From the old Jacobean school house and medieval murals of St Mary’s Church, through to Burton Latimer Hall or the thatch roofed Manor House, Burton Latimer is a vibrant mix of past and present.

The first written evidence of the existence of Burton Latimer came in the Domesday survey of 1086, when the village was held by Guy de Raimbeaucourt. Its original name of Burton (or Burtone before the Norman Conquest) meant ‘settlement at a fortified place’ and the Latimer part is derived from the Latimer family that lived there in the late 13th Century.

The village expanded rapidly in the 19th century thanks to the quarrying, clothing, footwear and ironstone industries, and the arrival of the railway signalled its evolution from a village of farmers, lace makers and weavers into a light industrial town.

And whilst Burton Latimer has latterly become synonymous with hosting the largest inland wind farm in the country the authentic village charm remains.

A wander around the town will uncover the string of unspoilt gems in the conservation area, as well other spots such as the 11 acre riverside wildlife haven Pocket Park, the tranquil millennium garden and the war

memorial on the high street.

Now twinned with Altendiez in Germany and Castelnuovo Magra in Italy, the town also retains a village community feel with plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by, like the atmospheric Olde Queen Victoria pub or the various tea rooms and cafés in and about the town.

It is an intriguing place to visit for those that like a little history with their leisurely weekend jaunt, and if you do plan to go soon then don’t miss the annual duck race in Pocket Park.

Happening on the 10th June this year it is everything you would expect from a village event, a magician and bouncy castle, real ale tent and a live band, plus the duck race itself of course.

It’s an occasion for all the family and the perfect introduction to Burton Latimer.

Annual Duck Race Fun for all the family Duck Race 10th June 2012 THE DUCK race is held every year at the Pocket Park in Station Road It’s a great event for all the family with, canoe rides, pond dipping, tractor rides and all the usual charity stalls.

The pocket park is an 11 acre natural site close to the town and is used every day by dog walkers, joggers, fishermen, walkers, parents and children. The concept of Pocket Parks originated in Northamptonshire in the 80’s creating natural environments, owned and taken care of by the local community for enjoyment and a little tranquillity, providing a protected environment teaming with wildlife with access for all, there are currently 80 Pocket Parks dotted around the county.

The Red Cow c 1929 Frank Clarke (second right) was licensee

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All ready at the start of the race

Starts at 1pm with stalls & activities, refreshments, burgers & hot dogs. Magician & bouncy castle with Face painting & tractor rides a Real Ale tent and a Live band.

The event is organised by the Pocket Park Group and Burton Latimer Scouts.

All proceeds helping to support these projects.

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Mothers in law

BEAUTIFUL: Welcome to the world

One of the benefits of working at mocha-mama is the conversations shared by the new parents.

There are some strong themes, as you can imagine and one of them is Mother in laws. Love them or hate them, they are the butt of many a joke, and the cause of many a tear shed by a new mum finding her feet.

Don’t misunderstand me, some mums are full of praise of awesome mils, who are loving, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand, a hand often filled with an iron, a meal or a night out pass.

However others don't get such a good press, seemingly always

ready with a clever slight or an eagle eye that zooms in to criticise.

But listening to the tales, I wonder whether, sometimes, us mums make it worse. Readily admitted story's of "happy for my mum to dress/babysit/help/shop with lil one, but it drive me mad when mil offers" seem to show a different side to the age old jokes. How is it interfering when it’s your mil but help when from your own mum? I smiled at the mum who, when mil offered to help with washing, sorted the really dirty stuff out for her own mum to do, but gave the barely dirty clothes to her in law.

Would you do a different tidy up if your WWW (Wicked Witch of

West) was coming for a cuppa than if your own mum was? How is the snippet of advice from your mum helpful, but the same words from 'you know who’ like a red rag to a bull?

As always. there are two sides to every story, and when my turn comes, I hope I remember these tales and take the right size step back. For the record, I am blessed with a good mother in law, who lives a 1000 miles away, is there a link in those two things I wonder?

Clare Szurek, mum of 3 and owner of mocha-mama, the Kettering cafe for expectant and new parents.

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Mackerel The mackerel is an oceanic fish that swims in very large shoals.

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Riesling. A semi-dry Riesling with its slight sweetness is the classic grape of Germany, and many of the best Rieslings originate there.

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Five fantasy apps for the summer It’s official.

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Appy Days...

2012 has brought with it the wettest spring since Noah disappeared down to the shed at the bottom of the garden, and emerged days later with a triumphant “ta da!”. Mrs Noah no doubt shook her head wearily and shot him a look that could skin a cactus, but it proved useful later. The ensuing flood was good for garden (and very useful for the veggie patch given the hosepipe ban) so everybody was happy.

But have hope hombres, we’d like to think that we’ve had our fair share of washout summers. It might even be time to fantasise about sweet sunshine embalming the nation for weeks on end, culminating in England beating Germany 9-0 in the Euro finals.

As it is we’re on the sofa once more dodging the rain, and idling towards the half a million apps that have become available on our handheld brains. The iPhone.

It has got us thinking. What truly man-friendly apps could be developed by those bespectacled lab rats at Apple to make our lives complete this summer?

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The Moses for a Day App will let you part the clouds and ensure sunshine for exactly 74 minutes.

In keeping with the Jubilee theme, the Wasp Z-App could prove most useful for those outdoor summer events; warding off the buzzing menace permanently with a small yet self targeting laser beam.

But we must not forget that summer 2012 means football, whether you like it or not. So imagine if you will the Chill App, which plunges your phone to near liquid nitrogen levels of coolness and acts as a chilled drinks holder for crisp continental beers.

Lastly on the subject of football is the cherry of all cherries, the patented Penalty Wobbles App. With a simple click of a button you would guarantee to make a penalty taker fluff his shot, or if you upgrade to Penalty Wobbles Deluxe App (for a mere £0.79 extra), you can make Christiano Ronaldo kick his own face.

So before we leave you to go and take another thin and crispy

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Dynamic Ford Transit brings style and functionality to van market The all-new Ford Transit ustom makes its global debut at the Birmingham CV Show, bringing new levels of style, driver appeal and functionality to the onetonne commercial vehicle market.

Representing a completely new generation of Ford onetonne vehicles, the Transit Custom marks a major step in Ford’s commitment to refresh its entire commercial vehicle line-up by 2014.

With its bold new design, car-like interior and outstanding driving dynamics, the Ford Transit Custom is targeting an expanded share of the segment, appealing to a broad range of professionals, skilled tradesmen and small businesses.

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Police statistics show that public car parks are the most likely place for this crime to take place, with 48 cars targeted out of every 10,000, as opposed to only 11 outside the home or workplace.The greatest rise in car related crime is where the car is accessed with a key, and although it would seem absolute folly to leave car keys in the ignition of an unattended car, this happens more often than you may think.

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While modern cars are becoming more difficult to drive away with, there is no window that can’t be smashed or item that can’t be grabbed in minutes, so keeping temptation out of the way is the best policy.

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Nissan are to build a limited run of genre-busting 545bhp, 160mph car. The new Juke-Rs will be even more powerful than original concept car. Cinematic online movie starring Juke-R launched will coincide with announcement.

The 3.8-litre, 160mph Juke-R made its global debut in Dubai in January this year, attracting enormous attention and, as a result, Nissan has now received firm orders for three cars to be built. Two have come from a high-profile and well-respected member of Dubai society.

Nissan will build more Juke-Rs upon request and will be taking orders in the coming four weeks, before production starts in earnest.

While the original Juke-R was based on the MY10 GT-R running gear, the run of new cars will benefit from featuring the drivetrain and chassis of the MY12 GT-R and, with the build of the first cars underway, the first three cars will be delivered to their new owners in late summer.

Gareth Dunsmore, Marketing Product Manager for the Juke, said: “The Juke-R was originally intended as a one-off concept to marry two of Nissan’s most innovative models. But the reaction we had to the car in Dubai was amazing - people were making offers for the original on the street!

“With such a strong reaction, and with three genuine offers on the table, we decided we had to make the car a reality. We can’t let down enthusiasts who are this keen to add to their collection of cars. The Juke-R has become something of a phenomenon and I’m enormously proud of the impact it has had. There will be more news to come on Juke later in the year.”

Anyone wishing to register an interest in purchasing Nissan’s most innovative Crossover yet should contact Juke-R@Nissan.co.uk.

To coincide with the announcement, Nissan is also launching a cinematic online movie on May 3rd at http://www.facebook. com/NissanJukeOfficial, in which the Juke-R stars.

Desert Nemesis follows Nissan’s inaugural GT Academy winner, Lucas Ordonez, as he takes on the world’s best supercars in a thrilling street race, reminiscent of the ‘Need for Speed’ movies.

In Desert Nemesis, award-winning film director, Rob Kaplan, captured the noise and excitement generated by the muscular Juke-R and a street race against its loudest, most acclaimed adversaries.

Weaving together the cinematic scenes of a high-production movie and raw footage of the gamer-turned-professional racer

taking on the world’s most exciting, roadlegal cars through the roads of Dubai’s exclusive International Marina Club, Kaplan gives us the opportunity to see the Juke-R find its place among the world’s elite.

Spaniard, Ordonez, became a professional racing driver thanks to Nissan’s hugely-innovative GT Academy partnership with Sony in 2008. He made his debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours with Nissan in 2011 and will return to La Sarthe on June 16/17 with class-winning Nissan-powered team, Greaves Motorsport.

In the run-up to the film launch on May 3, several teaser trailers have been released through Nissan’s Facebook and YouTube channels, offering the audience ‘behindthe-scenes’ footage of one of the automotive industry’s bravest, boldest productions.

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Sun shines on club’s Open Day visitors Visitors day a great success > Sailing VISITORS came from across the region to see what Cransley Sailing Club had to offer when it held its Sail For Gold Open Day earlier this month.

More than 110 people went along to the event, to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Cransley Reservoir and find out more about a sport that is growing in popularity.

Fortunately for all concerned, the day turned out to be one of the few dry, sunny days recently and individuals and families were able to enjoy taster sessions out on the water in the club’s boats accompanied by Cransley’s qualified instructors.

Among the many positive comments from those who came along were: “I did not know this place existed” and “My wife and I will definitely be back as you have made us so welcome and we want to learn to sail now”.

Many who visited took away joining forms and there was a lot of interested in the RYA levels 1/2 learn to sail courses which start in June and again in July and September.

One adult place and two junior places are available on the RYA 1 & 2 Dinghy Courses starting on June 9. RYA 1 covers Getting Afloat - an introduction to the sport, covering the minimum knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. Suitable for youths aged eight years and ON THE WATER: Families and individuals got a taste of sailing under supervision from the qualified instructors. upwards and adults (no upper age limit). RYA 2 - The Foundations of Sailing, develops the techniques to sail independently.

The club has a number of training dinghies (Toppers, Picos, Bugs, Bahias, a Laser and a Wayfarer) that, though primarily used for training purposes, are available for club members to use (for a small donation) and there is an active programme for youth training and coaching.

Races are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from March to November, and Tuesday evenings from April to October. The club also takes part in several inter-club racing events throughout the year and social sailing is organised for those who prefer not to race.

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Richard triumphs over three 5k races > Athletics WOOTTON Road Runner, Richard Fowler was crowned winner of the 2012 Northamptonshire 5K Race Series event.

The Northamptonshire 5K Race Series is a new County Athletics Network event, developed as part of this year’s 2012 celebrations, to create a lasting legacy from the 2012 London Olympics. The Series is made up of three races in Kettering, Northampton Racecourse and Corby.

Richard Fowler came third and fifth in the first two races and beat the competition in the final Corby Race to confirm his victory of the series.

Bill Boyd, Athletics Network Officer from Northamptonshire Sport said: “This is the first 5K Race Series to be developed in Northamptonshire, and we’re delighted with how the event has gone and the number of runners taking part.

“By offering a distance achievable by most, we can encourage not only

club runners to take part, but also provide something for the occasional runner and those new to running.

We certainly feel as though we have achieved this with 40 per cent of the competitors being non-club runners”.

The Series kicked off with a race consisting of a two-lap course around Weekley Wood in Kettering.

This race was won by David Green from Kettering Town Harriers in a time of 17.07. The first woman to cross the finish line was Alison Cooper in a time of 20.59.

The second race of the Series consisted of a two-lap course around Northampton Racecourse. This was won by Michael Aldridge from Rugby and Northampton AC in the fastest time across the Series 16.35, against a field of 95 competitors.

Wootton Road Runner, Jasmine Lowden was the fastest female on the day, finishing in 20.12.

The final race of the Northamptonshire 5K Race Series saw 60 runners fight the wet and cold weather to complete the three-lap course around Hazelwood, Richard Fowler won this race in a time of 18.27, followed closely by Corby athletes, Alex Hall and Neal Humphreys in times of 18.38 and 18.41 respectively.

Fastest female home in Corby was Corby athlete, Rebecca Hall in a time of 19.33, which was the fastest female time of the series. Harborough athlete, Jill Postlewaite was second female to finish in 20.22, followed by another Corby athlete Ellie Welch in 21.16.

Season to get under way > Motor racing THIS weekend sees the season opener BARC event at the Rockingham circuit.

The British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC) will also be three times more this season with its club race weekends on June 30/July 1; August 18/19 and October 6/7.

The season also includes the UK’s second largest bike racing series, Thundersport GB that returns to the venue over the weekend of July 28/29.

All race weekends operate an open paddock and Rockingham has raised its child admission policy to offer free entry to children aged 16 and under. The full programme and advance tickets can be purchased on-line at www.rockingham.co.uk or via the ticket hotline on 01536 500500.

Calling all golfers > Cottingham GOLFERS are being invited to take part in a 24-hour Endurance Golfathon on Saturday June 23 to raise funds for Help for Heroes, Combat Stress, BLESMA and The Undentable Trust.

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Italian trip for rugby youngsters Kettering provides backbone of county side for tour to Italy > Rugby KETTERING Rugby Club’s Under 15 side provided the backbone for a squad playing in the international rugby tournament in Rovigo, Italy last month.

Eight players from the successful Blues side were part of the Northamptonshire Barbarians side that went out to Italy to face competition from across Europe. The task was made even tougher by the fact that the players were a year younger than most of their rivals in this year’s event. The team did themselves credit, despite losing both matches.

Andrew Wilson, the club’s Under 15 manager, said: “This is a real honour and just reward for the hard work these guys have put in this season, to be able to play against teams with different playing styles and more experience will be an education and help them develop further.”

Steve Wilson, Kettering Youth Section Chairman, added: “This is fantastic news and highlights the quality of the players and coaching at the club, many of these guys have been playing in the club since the age of five and to have opportunities such

Sprinter shows how to reach the top level > Athletics

JUST days after being ruled out of the Olympics through injury one of Great Britain’s best sprinters has given students an insight into what it takes to reach the top level in sport.

Commonwealth 200m champion Leon Baptiste, who picked up an injury during training, delivered an inspirational talk on his visit to Corby Business Academy.

The sprinter who is a mentor for the Youth Sports Trust will now be returning to take part in some motivational workshops for a selected number of students.

He became involved with athletics at the age of 14, after a knee injury spoiled his dreams of becoming a professional footballer and became European Junior GOOD SHOW: Eight players from Kettering Rugby Club were part of the Northamptonshire Barbarians 100m Champion at 18. side that travelled to Italy.

He told students about as this is tremendously exciting.”

Bunting, Jack Sims, Haydn McCann, the four years in which he The players chosen for the tourna- Josh Garner, Brandon Taylor, Callum struggled to win a race, and then about his decision ment were Keiran Wilson, Jordan Taylor and Connor Stead. to give the sport one last chance in 2009. He went on to win the Commonwealth

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200m Gold in 2010, beating GB sprinters Marlon Devonish and Christian Malcolm.

Just 10 days before his visit to the academy Leon’s hopes of competing in GB team at London 2012 were shattered.

He said: “It is devastating as you train all winter, but Athletics is one of those sports where things like this can happen. There is no chance that it will heal in time as I will need surgery and will be out for six to nine months.”

Last year the 26-year-old sprinter was the second fastest 200m sprinter in GB. During the past few months he has visited a number of schools and said the 2012 games are proving really popular.

He said: “The Olympics are all that students want to talk about. It really has caught the interest of young people and it will be a great thing for athletics.”

Director of Active Amy Harris, who organised the visit, said: “It has been great for the students to meet an elite athlete who has achieved at the top level.

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The sessions run from 10am to 12 noon and new members are always welcome.

For more information, contact John on 01536 502866.

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DARTS player Colin Osborne will be in Kettering early next month to show off his skills and invite others to show off theirs.

The DB Darts Pro-Challenge, organised by darts fan Darryl Sellars, will take place at Kettering General Hospital Social Club on June 2.

All guests will buy a raffle ticket and those holding the winning tickets will get the chance to take to the stage and challenge the world’s 24th ranked player Colin “The Ozzy” Osborne.

Tickets for the evening are £6 for a standard ticket, or £10 for a VIP ticket which includes a meet and greet with the guest star.

“Anyone winning the raffle will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up on stage in front of all their friends and a live audience and play darts against one of the world’s best players,” said Darryl.

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