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Kettering teacher joins London walk to raise MS research funds A TEACHER from Kettering who has multiple sclerosis (MS) is planning to walk 10k across London to raise money for MS research funds. Melanie Jolliffe is taking on the ChallengeMS Walk on Sunday September 27 and, along with hundreds of others, will be walking along the capital’s Thames pathway. Now 30 years old, Melanie was just 18 and living in Canada when she was diagnosed with MS. She said: “I was an ice hockey player and essentially I went from being a good player to looking like I’d never put skates on before. I had major fatigue and would sleep for 17 hours a day. It was those two things that led to me getting a diagnosis.” She added: “I’m more stubborn than anything else, so I just keep going!” ChallengeMS will raise vital cash for research this month and supporters are being asked do anything they can to help – from giving something up to wearing an orange wig to doing the MS Walk, like Melanie. More than 100,000 people are living with MS in the UK. Most people are diagnosed with MS in their 20s and 30s and it’s unpredictable – those living with the condition might be fine one day and the next day they might lose their sight or be unable to move. There’s no cure for MS yet, but research is progressing faster than ever before. Melanie – a science teacher – is doing the MS Walk with some of her colleagues and close friends. She said: “I wanted to set a goal after losing almost all of my mobility last year. I needed that goal. I was using a crutch every day. The MS Society helped me when I came over from Canada – I had no idea where to get treatment. The local branch led me to my neurologist and MS nurse.” She adds that her training is going well and she’s aiming to raise a worthy amount: “I’ve told everyone if I raise £500 I’ll do the walk in my superman outfit!”
GO ORANGE: Even wearing an orange wig will help support the bid to raise funds, the MS Society says.
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SETTING A GOAL: Science teacher Melanie Jolliffe has MS and is walking 10k to help fund research into the neurological condition that affects around 100,000 people in the UK.
AN invitation to perform has been issued to local dancers by the producers of a forthcoming panto being staged in Kettering over the festive season. Jordan Productions is looking to audition youngsters aged eight to 18 for the Jack and the Beanstalk production. Some experience would be an advantage and dancers must be able to commit to the full panto run at Kettering’s Lighthouse Theatre of December 11 until January 3. The auditions are from 1pm on Sunday, September 13, at the Lighthouse Theatre. Interested? Email: auditions@jordanproductionsltd.co.uk and put ‘Kettering – Jack’ in the subject line of the message to receive a registration form, which must be completed prior to the audition day. So, if you are young and talented – hurry up and apply!
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Youngsters welcome play equipment with rhyme!
LOCAL IT’S funny the things that stay with you from childhood, no matter how old you get to be. For example, back in my youth, food was functional – very different to the variety on offer today. Curry was a surname when I was a lad. A takeaway was a maths exercise, a pizza was a town with a leaning tower and a Big Mac was what our mothers made us wear in the rain. Water came out of a tap, not an expensive bottle, fish didn’t have fingers and none of us had ever heard of yoghurt or kebabs. Muesli was something farmers fed their cattle (and still can, as far as I’m concerned!). What has remained the same is human nature. The John Wayne films of my youth made it clear to me that the good guys were the ones in the white hats, the bad guys in the black hats and there was an equal scattering of both throughout. Of course, The Duke (white hat, shirt in glorious technicolour pink) always won. This equal scattering remains, but perhaps now the black hats are balaclavas. It is too easy to claim that criminals are more prevalent and more violent and yet more leniently treated than they were years ago . . . and to harp on about ‘the kids today’ in disparaging tones as if we were all paragons back then. Of course we weren’t. I remember kids who stole, kids who got arrested, kids who beat up other kids, kids who ran away from home, kids who got drunk – and worse. Some of them were sorry and conformed later, some weren’t and never did. We blame their backgrounds, but a few actually came from ‘good’ homes. However, most didn’t. Wasn’t it Karl Marx who talked about the ‘cycle of deprivation’? He was right, of course. I look now with amazement at the story on this page of youngsters who took on the system in order to win a better play area. Well done to them! Would we have even thought to have done that, ‘back then’? I also look with amazement at the story on page 3 of 13 to 18-yearolds who are patrolling our streets as police cadets; early citizenship in action. Well done them, too! Could that have happened back in ‘the good old days’? What do you think? Email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk
THE summer may have gone, but fun is still firmly on the agenda for Corby’s Little Ambassadors! They helped the Mayor of Corby, Cllr Peter McEwan, open a redeveloped play area at the Exeter estate earlier this month. New play equipment has been installed to an old play area behind the Autumn Centre on Counts Farm Road and consists of a climbing tower, freeride, swing multi-unit, new ball court markings and a zip line. The idea for the new play area originated from Inspiring Neighbourhoods’ Little Ambassadors, a young group that deals with community issues. The group thought that youngsters in the Exeter community would benefit from further play equipment. Funding totalling £25k was secured for the play equipment through WREN, a not-for-profit business that awards grants to community, environmental and heritage projects across the UK. The funding was granted following initial funds being raised from Corby Borough Council, Northants County Council’s Empowering Councillors Fund via Cllr John McGhee and money raised by the Little Ambassadors themselves through holding their own market stall in the town centre and a fun day on the estate. Peter Cox, managing director of WREN said: “The Exeter Little Ambassadors Project will provide a fantastic space for local people to get outdoors and have some fun. We’re delighted to have supported Corby Borough Council and the Little Ambassadors to make this happen and I’m sure everyone will enjoy the new play area.” Beth Hugh, aged 14 and part of the Little Ambassadors, added: “The park looks great. It has taken a while to work through the process, but the end results have been well worth it; it’s amazing to see our plan come to life.” Brenda Easton, director of Inspiring Neighbourhoods CIC said: “Inspiring Neighbourhood’s Little Ambassadors have amazed us and themselves with the impact they have had in their area. It is wonderful that a group of children can see the difference that they have made and can share with other children.” INSPIRATIONAL: Below, Exeter Little Ambassadors officially open their play equipment, with Corby Mayor Peter McEwan, county and borough councillor John McGhee and representatives from Corby Borough Council, Inspiring Neighbourhoods and WREN.
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Opening the park, the Little Ambassadors summed up their experience through this poem: We are Little Ambassadors And we are here to covey How happy that we all are You have joined us here today. We wanted a play area That everyone can use A place where we can all have fun That we will not abuse. Maria and Ellen have helped us We’ve worked with Brenda and Liz Councillor McGhee’s on board And now we’re all in bizz. The ball park was quite messy We’d need it all cut back And Corby Borough Council Put it on their maintenance contract. We wanted a wildlife garden We needed to get seed Brenda said that Mick and Bob Are just the men you need. Now we have all worked very hard It’s taken quite a while And with Inspiring Neighbourhoods We’ve gone the extra mile. Some things were not easy One thing we did decide If we really wanted goal posts We’d have to sacrifice a slide. So after much discussion Of hands, we did a show Democracy had won the day The slide would have to go. We’ve spoken to our MP We showed the mayor our plan We asked HAGS, Can you build it Yes, they said. We can. We went to see WREN’s panel To show then what we’d done They said we’d set the benchmark And hearts and minds were won. Now everyone has listened To what we had to say And now we know they understand That we just want to play. So here we are all beaming Standing tall with pride To celebrate what can be done When we work side by side. So you won’t mind us saying And I’m sure you’ll all agree As Exeter Little Ambassadors INSPIRING ARE WE!
Armed robbery gang sentenced to 66 years’ jail
A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE gang of violent armed robbers, who used weapons including a shotgun, hammer and metal pole, were jailed last month at crown court for a total of 66 years, four months. The gang – which included Kieron McGrath of Duke Street, Wellingborough, together with George Pavlou, Shekuduka Katampe, Kalil Robinson, Daniel Barden, Addeell Qureshi and Gavin Gordon (all from Northampton) and Raheem Bestman of Liverpool – worked together to carry out a series of offences between August and October last year. The pre-arranged attacks involved the gang wearing balaclavas and other face coverings. They used extreme violence using weapons in the victims’ homes. Burglaries committed by a combination of the offenders included an incident on August 28, in Irchester Road, Rushden, where five of them used violence to get into their victim’s home – they tied him up and assaulted him using a hammer, and then stole firearms. Two further incidents the following month were at Northampton homes – one which they entered armed with a sawn-off shotgun; the second where they smashed a window to get into a family home where two JAILED: Kieron McGrath was young children were sentenced to a total of 15 years. sleeping.
Police officers from the organised crime team linked the offences as a series being committed by the same group. An operation was planned to arrest all suspects in January. The gang members were charged with offences relating to aggravated burglary, attempted burglary and damage as well as an overall conspiracy to commit these offences. Kieron McGrath (19) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary in Irchester road, Rushden and Thorn Hill, Northampton, conspiracy to have a firearm with intent and conspiracy to commit burglary in Kenmuir Avenue, Northampton. He was sentenced to six years and eight months for the Rushden offence, to be served concurrently to the other sentences. He was also sentenced to six years for the second Northampton burglary, to run consecutively, six years for possession of a firearm with intent, to run consecutively and three years for the first Northampton offence, to run consecutively. The other seven gang members were given jail sentences of between five and 14 years. Detective Constable Vitty Andreoli-Tear, from the Organised Crime and Drugs Team, said: “This ruthless gang committed offences, using violence and weapons in the victims’ own homes were they should have been safe. “As a result of an extensive investigation, we were able to arrest and successfully charge the offenders. I have no doubt that, had they not been arrested, they would have continued on their rampage of aggravated burglaries for their own criminal needs.”
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Prison for men who preyed Anti-social parking targeted by police cadets on patrol on vulnerable women
THREE men who took over the Kettering homes of vulnerable women, abusing them and selling drugs from their flats, have been sentenced to a total of 16 years and seven months in prison. Ashton Campbell (27) of London, Dean Butler (30) of Rothwell and Barrington Nurse-Phillips (29) of VIOLENT OFFENDERS: Guillemot Lane, Wellingborough were Above, gang leader convicted by Northampton Crown Court Ashton Campbell, from earlier this month for being concerned Lambeth. Centre, Dean in the supply of Class A heroin and Butler from Rothwell cocaine, and assaults on three women and, bottom, Barrington in Kettering, between April and August Nurse-Phillips of last year. Wellingborough. The gang decided to set up their drug dealing business in Kettering in April 2014 after taking over the flat of a woman they had met. They subjected her to violence and dealt drugs from her flat, against her will. They then targeted two further women in Kettering, taking over their homes, using violence against them and forcing them to take out phone contracts and hire cars to assist with dealing drugs. The violent offenders were only caught after one of the victims managed to escape and find a place of safety. She then reported the incident to the police, which prompted the investigation that revealed the scale of the crime. Detective Constable Eve Atkin, who led the investigation, said: “This has been a very complex investigation with a number of safeguarding issues, but we were able to support the victims of this case to enable them to give evidence. “I would like to thank them for coming forward, they were very brave and we could not have achieved this good result at court without them.” Ashton Campbell was described as the leader of the gang and pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A heroin and cocaine and received five years and five months in prison. He was found guilty of three counts of assault on the women and received a further two years and 11 months in prison. He must serve two years and four months of this sentence consecutively to the drugs offences, meaning a total of seven years and nine months. Dean Butler pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A heroin and cocaine and received four years in prison. He also received a further year in prison for two counts of assault to run consecutively to his sentence for drugs offences. Barrington Nurse-Phillips pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A heroin and cocaine and received three years and eight months in prison. Detective Inspector Ali Reynolds, from the Domestic Abuse Unit, said: “This was a very serious crime that had a significant impact on the lives of the victims and I am grateful for their support throughout the investigation and their courage in coming forward. “Corby CID worked very hard at ensuring victim safety and I would encourage anyone who may be a victim of similar crimes to contact us and seek help. I am pleased at the sentence given and that the criminals will spend a significant time in jail.”
Prescription drugs taken
A BLUE Ford Focus was broken into in Priory Road, Wellingborough, between 6pm on Thursday August 20 and 7.10am the next morning, and a number of prescription tablets stolen. Police are warning anyone who finds the Venlalic pills to drop them into their local police station or pharmacy. Witnesses, or anyone with information about this incident, can contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or via: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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POLICE cadets were out in force over the summer, tackling motorists who park inconsiderately in Wellingborough. The group focused on a small area of the town, identified by local people, to pilot the operation. The cadets prepared and planned the operation on their own, with cadets Craig Barnett and Liam Tearl heavily involved with the support of PCSO Chris Burrows. They have spent time patrolling various areas: Midland Road, where there has been large-scale congestion in rush hour due to obstructive parking in cycle lanes and loading bays; Cambridge Street, where there is a large number of fast food establishments which attract an increase in traffic; and Church Street, where motorists have been parking on white zig-zags, causing
problems for other motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. In one week, the cadets spoke to 63 people while out and about in the town, to find out what their concerns are. Police cadets follow the National Voluntary Police Cadet Programme, which has a curriculum framework. This covers different areas of police work that is relevant to the role of a cadet. Cadets must be a minimum of 13 when they start the scheme, but can apply at the age of 12. As well as getting involved with their local teams, different areas of policing and law are covered from across the organisation with them. Sessions include fitness, roleplay, leadership skills, confidence skills and self-development. For more information about becoming a cadet, visit: www.northants. police.uk
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‘Good Samaritan’ tried to stop abuse
A MAN who stopped to help a homeless person who was being abused by a gang, had his wallet stolen in Silver Street, Kettering, on Sunday August 30. The man (31) was walking along Silver Street at about 4.10pm when he saw a homeless man sitting on the floor near KFC. Five other men were surrounding him and being abusive. The victim stepped in to try and tell the offenders to go away, at which point one of them grabbed his wallet, took cash and made off. The offender was white, aged between 16 and 21 and was wearing a dark grey jumper and dark blue jeans. Did you see him? Did you spot the incident? Police hope anyone who was in the area at the time will come forward. Call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111. Alternatively, use the anonymous online form: www. crimestoppers-uk.org
Poplars chopped
TWO poplar trees in Corby’s Coronation Park have been felled. An inspection identified movement within the trees’ root plate, which were showing signs of failure and the trees were scheduled to be removed to ensure public safety. The nearby public footpath was closed while an external arborist completed the work.
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MORE volunteers are being asked to help East Northants Community Services in running the food bank in Rushden – for example by driving. Volunteers are also needed for the night rota at the Sanctuary Night Shelter and to do some administrative work at the Sanctuary. Also, the Rushden-based REPAINT community paint store needs helpers to co-ordinate and promote the service and organise stocks of paint. Interested in any of the above? Contact Maria on: 01933 353946, Monday-Friday, 9am to 2pm. Also needed are volunteers (men especially) to join the Recovery House night rota. If you can help, contact Sandra on: 01933 311164.
Drugs found
TWO properties in Corby were searched by police last month and two local men arrested. One was charged with possession of drugs with intent to supply. Officers recovered a quantity of illegal drugs that had an estimated street value of around £20,000. Local Sector Commander, Inspector Vaughan Clarke, said: “This was part of our on-going work to dismantle the criminal networks in the town involved in the illegal supply of drugs. “We will continue to target others involved in this illegal trade and will always seek to achieve the most robust sentence we can at court.” • Grant Thomson (45), of Whitworth Avenue, was bailed by Corby Magistrates’ Court last month to appear at Northampton Crown Court today – Friday September 11.
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Volunteers ensure community day is good clean fun!
SPICK AND SPAN: Cropping hedges that were overhanging pavements and picking up waste were on the list of chores for local helpers. RESIDENTS of Crow Hill, Irthlingborough, were invited to join a range of agencies to have some fun, tidy up their gardens and even treat themselves to a free ice-cream last month. Organised by East Northamptonshire Council, Orbit and Rockingham Forest Housing, the Community Day proved to be a huge success. East Northamptonshire Council had two refuse vehicles driving around the estate, picking up general waste from people’s gardens. In just a few hours, around 30 properties were visited and ten tonnes of refuse, two tonnes of metal, 200kg of electrical items, 15 tyres/wheels and six fridges were collected. The community centre housed a range of different services offering advice and information, including Community Law, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue and Spurgeons Children’s Centre. Northamptonshire ACRE also had their information bus parked on the estate that provided
a rural wellbeing service. Outside, a bouncy castle and an inflatable football pitch kept the children (and adults!) entertained. Rock UK also provided an amazing climbing wall with qualified instructors. Children of all ages were able to have a go and this activity proved very popular. Throughout the day, volunteers helped residents to clear their gardens and took on general gardening jobs such as painting fences and cutting back hedges. Local catering company Truly Scrumptious provided a free lunch for all the volunteers working at the event. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “This proved to be a very successful day and is a great example of people coming together to put some spirit back into the community. Thanks to all the residents who attended and braved the rain. “The hard work of everyone involved was well worth it.”
HEIGHTS OF DELIGHT: A climbing wall was among the attractions for locals to enjoy the community day after the clean-up operation.
Cadets in the air...on the water...and on land !NEVER let it be suggested that air cadets only look to the skies for their enjoyment! Local cadets have had a busy summer exploring all areas, as these reports by Sgt Emma Beadsworth show! Taking flight FOUR lucky cadets from 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets joined eight other cadets to go flying in a powered aircraft with the Pathfinder Flying Club at RAF Wyton last month. They headed out in groups of three for a bird’s eye view of the area in a four-seat Robin Aircraft. Meanwhile, other cadets were treated to a practice on the flying simulators used in PreGliding Scholarship training – they had great fun. Later, they had a look round the old Air Traffic Control Tower and heard a bit of history behind it. Corporal Kamila Bell said: “I was fascinated by the flight and how much you could see from 2,500 feet in the air. I’m definitely doing this again, should the opportunity arise!” Squadron members would like to thank Wing Aerospace Officer, Squadron Leader Andy Pass RAFVR(T), for creating this opportunity for the cadets.
activity day at the Rock UK Frontier Centre in Irthlingborough this summer. The day, organised by 422 (Corby) Squadron Adjutant, Pilot Officer Phil Ewers RAFVR(T), was aimed at providing the cadets with teambuilding and leadership tasks, but most of all a little fun! Before the cadets hit the water, the centre staff briefed them on safety in the water and around the grounds. They were then split into groups and kitted out for kayaking and raftbuilding. Throughout the day, instructors from Rock UK took the groups through their paces in kayaking, testing their confidence and balance, while the raft-building group were tested on their leadership and construction skills. 422 (Corby) Squadron Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T), said: “Despite the rain, the cadets showed great enthusiasm and teamwork throughout the day. “Thanks to Pilot Officer Ewers and the instructors at Rock UK for putting on a great day of activities for cadets. They’re already bursting to go back!” Cadet Ryles of 422 (Corby) Squadron agreed: “I’ve had a brilliant day and can’t wait to tell my family what I’ve been up to! The Air Cadets really keep me busy and this is one of the best activities I have done so far.”
Recovery Company REME. The day at the Army Reserve Centre in Corby – where both 118 and 422 (Corby) Squadrons are based – gave them an opportunity to see what life is like in the Army. Cadets had the opportunity to recover vehicles using winches and support tows, to move tyres from point to point using cranes, to look at military kit displays including CBRN kit, rations and sleeping systems and even to replace tyres on Land Rovers. Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T) thanked Lt Steve Nixon and his team at 118 for organising the day and added: “The cadets certainly had a great insight into what life is like at 118 Rec Coy and the Army Reserves as a whole. We look forward to the next joint venture.”
IN THE ARMY NOW: Getting kitted out for a day with the Army Reserves. AERIAL VIEW OF THE AREA: Four lucky cadets enjoyed a flight in a Robin Aircraft.
SPLASHING GOOD FUN: Water rafting at the Rock UK Centre in Irthlingborough.
Along the river TEAMS from (Corby) Squadron, 1084 (Market Harborough) Squadron and 1101 (Kettering) Squadron attended a water
On the ground MEMBERS of 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets attended an Army Reserve Cadet Open Day organised by 118
IF you are aged between 12 (School Year 8) and 16 and are interested in becoming a Royal Air Force Air Cadet, 422 (Corby) Squadron members are holding an Open Day on Saturday October 3, from 10am to 2pm, at their Squadron Headquarters in St Mark’s Road. For more information, call the squadron on: 01536 601615 or visit the website: 422corbyatc.co.uk/how-to-join.aspx
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Curfew for rogue trader who ‘turned a blind eye’ to fraud
A BUILDER who ignored his business partner’s dishonest practices, preying on vulnerable residents, has been sentenced to 18 months suspended for two years following a prosecution by Northamptonshire County Council’s Trading Standards team. James Richardson also received a four-month curfew between 9pm and 5am, and was ordered to pay £200 in costs and a £100 victim surcharge. Richardson, who was a business partner in AJ Builders, had already pleaded guilty to a charge of fraudulent trading during a previous hearing at Northampton Crown Court and was sentenced last month. The court heard that Richardson, from Raunds – who ran the business with another builder, Alan Fitzgerald – became aware of dishonest business practices by his business partner but turned a blind eye to them. In January 2014, Fitzgerald, formerly of Stanwick, was convicted of two counts of fraudulent trading in relation to this business and a previous company he ran on his own and was jailed for six years. The offences took place over a 12-month period and involved 21 victims across Northamptonshire, plus one in London, resulting in the total loss to victims of over £140,000. Many of these victims were elderly, including a 93-yearold man who paid £600 to have moss removed from his roof, which the business failed to do. The average age of the victims was 69. Sentencing Richardson, Recorder Roger Evans said: “The mode of operation was serious and organised criminal fraud and was mean and vicious, targeting consumers in their own homes. This is the worst kind of fraud as far as the consumer is concerned.” Cllr André Gonzalez de Savage, county council cabinet member for public protection, strategic infrastructure and economic growth, said: “This is an excellent result for our trading standards team. “Fitzgerald targeted elderly and vulnerable residents by cold-calling and asking if they wanted any building work done. He would tell them that there were visible defects that needed repair, claiming to offer a discount and even using work done nearby by other companies as examples of the quality of his work. “Fitzgerald would often get payment in advance and then delay the building work with flimsy excuses, as well as overcharging and intimidating people into paying large amounts of money for the work. “In some cases, the victims lost their life savings, with one person losing as much as £39,000 to this despicable fraudster. “Richardson, who was his business partner, became aware of these practices and, in his own words, turned a blind eye. “I would encourage residents to use only reputable companies for any work they are having done and they can find approved traders through our Buy With Confidence scheme.” Buy With Confidence is run by Trading Standards and allows residents to find gardeners, plumbers, builders, electricians and many other types of traders who have been individually checked for trustworthiness and compliance with consumer protection laws. Find out more, visit: northamptonshire.gov.uk/approvedtraders
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Bishop opens new primary
A BRAND new primary school has opened this term; the first building on the new Hanwood Park development, which is part of the Kettering East sustainable urban development. Hayfield Cross Church of England School currently offers three classes – Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – and will grow, as more housing is built locally, to become a two form entry full primary school accommodating Reception to Year 6. Headteacher is Craig Charteris. The learning environment is stateof-the-art, aimed at providing an out-
standing educational experience within a Christian school setting. Pupils have been getting to know their new surroundings today, at the start of term, but last Friday, the building off Cranford Road (NN15 5JJ) was officially opened and Bishop John Holbrook of the Peterborough Diocese gave the welcome speech. When completed, the Kettering East sustainable urban development will comprise 5,500 new homes, four primary schools, a secondary school, parks and business areas.
Cycle sore but successfu1 for trust A RETIRED teacher from Kettering who took on a cycling challenge to raise awareness of the little-known condition sepsis, is celebrating her achievement. Monika Nicol (63) rode her daughter’s static exercise bike last Saturday for the equivalent of six miles – quite a feat for a self-confessed ‘non-cyclist’! She was raising funds but also awareness for the UK Sepsis Trust. Watched by family, friends and neighbours during the quest, Monika was spurred into action following her husband Ian’s brush with death earlier this year. Now much improved and home after spending months in hospital, Ian had become unwell in January when his ankle began to swell. He was eventually diagnosed as suffering from sepsis and endured multiple organ failure, loss of sight and speech and ultimately the brain and nerve inflammation meningoencephalomyelitis. Monika said: “I was faced with a quadriplegic
who couldn’t move anything except his eyeballs.” A father of four children and grandfather of nine, Ian taught at Corby Business Academy before retiring four years ago – Monika was a teacher at Windmill Primary School in Raunds. The family is currently backing nationwide efforts to warn people about sepsis – which kills more than 37,000 people a year in the UK – and to point out how to recognise, urgently, the signs of the life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. Monika added: “This disease kills more people than breast, bowel and prostate cancer put together each year, yet hardly anyone has heard of it.” Monika’s energetic ride on her front lawn – together with tea and cakes for visitors – has raised more than £750, smashing her £200 target! Search for Monika Nicol on the Justgiving.com site to donate.
Woodlands await awards decision
AT the time of Extra Local going to press this week, the Friends of Thoroughsale and Hazelwood, together with Corby Borough Council, were waiting to hear how the woodlands had fared in a national awards event. Last month, the woodland was awarded its fourth Green Flag Award and this month it has beenshortlisted for a prestigious APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Service Award. The project has been in place since 2007 and has overseen a huge amount of improvement work to Thoroughsale and Hazelwood. Successes include a Deep Clean operation in 2009 involving some 60 helpers, a total area of 14.289ha being coppiced over the past five years, 16 primary schools engaged in environmental activities within the woodland and a thriving Forest School programme, some 40 Tresham College students receiving either a Duke of Edinburgh Award or a John Muir Award as a consequence of the experience they have gained from being involved in operational duties on site. Four community groups from the voluntary sector are now involved with the woodlands – including the job centre, social services, COBWEBs (adult with severe learning difficulties) and the probationary service volunteer on a weekly basis. A Woodland Ranger post has been created, providing a full-time presence in the woodlands and a network of more than 6000m surfaced paths provide safe and attractive routes throughout the woods for users. Signage, information boards and lighting pods have also been installed and Foxy’s Woodland Shop opened in April 2014, selling a range of natural products.
Have a health check
THE annual skin cancer surveillance day staged by Kettering General Hospital is next Saturday, September 12, in the Jubilee Wing (Skin Care Centre) in main outpatients. The free event, which is open from 10am to 1pm, is open to anyone with concerns about a mole or skin lesion. Last year, it was attended by 241 local people. The event is put on by local specialist doctors and nurses in their own time as a community service. The following week is ‘Know Your Numbers’ week, in which people are urged to check their blood pressure to lower their chances of stroke and heart attack. A free ‘Pressure Station’ will be at Kettering Borough Council’s Committee Room, Friday September 18, 10am-2pm.
Community cash still available – but deadline nears APPLICATIONS are rolling in for East Northamptonshire Council’s fund to support the development of public facilities throughout the district – but time is ticking away and the chance to apply for a grant closes at the end of this month. The Community Facilities Fund was set up by East Northamptonshire Council using money it receives from central government as new homes are created in the district. This ‘New Homes Bonus’ is based on the number of properties added to the Council Tax base each year, including new builds and empty properties being brought back into use. Constituted community groups including voluntary
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organisations, charities and schools, as well as town and parish councils, can bid for grants of up to £50,000 for capital projects which aim to enhance the local area and benefit the whole community. This could include building and construction work or purchasing large items of equipment. For example, the money might be used to make improvements to a village hall or community centre, update a museum display or install a children’s play area in a local park. Leader of East Northamptonshire Council, Steven North, said: “Last year, ten community groups benefitted from this fund, including Rushden & Higham Ferrers Rugby Union Football
Club which received £40,000 to improve the clubhouse, kitchen, changing facilities and car park. “We hope all ten of them will make an important contribution to local people’s health and wellbeing. “The third round of funding opened in August, but there’s still time for groups to express their interest. We’re looking forward to seeing what our local communities bid for.” To download an Expression of Interest form – which must be submitted by Monday September 28 – and for details about the process and eligibility, go to: east-northamptonshire. gov.uk/cff For further information, email: communitydevelopment@eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk or call: 01832 742052.
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Heritage week concludes Milestone marked as Specials notch up 500 officers
TODAY sees the culmination of Northamptonshire’s Heritage Week at a major conference that has attracted the leading lights of the heritage world to Boughton House, the home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry in Geddington. The Heritage in the Economy Conference is exploring the important contribution that heritage can make to the economy and on today’s guest list are: Sir Laurie Magnus, chairman of Historic England; Nick Way, director general of Historic Houses Association; Ros Kerslake, chief executive of Princes Regeneration Trust; and Taryn Nixon, chief executive of MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) alongside highly respected local and regional experts. Jo Lappin, NEP (Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership) chief executive, said: “We are delighted to have attracted such an excellent lineup of speakers for the Heritage in the Economy Conference, which is recognition of the important heritage offer available here. This event is for anybody involved in the heritage sector who wants to hear how the sector can demonstrate real economic returns. We have some excellent case studies, so that people really can learn from what works.” This week has showcased local heritage sites, including Rockingham Castle, Prebendal Manor, Canons Ashby, Fotheringhay Village, Kirby Hall and Holdenby House. Jo Lappin added: “Our heritage offer really is exceptional and we want more people to come and experience this.”
THE county’s police force is celebrating after reaching a landmark 500 Special Constables, having added more than 150 new officers in the past year. The total means Northamptonshire Police has the largest ratio of Special Constables to regular officers anywhere in England and Wales and the fifth highest total number of Special Constables of any Force, adding huge capacity to their regular, full-time officers. The county’s Force now has 1,731 officers, of which nearly a third are volunteers; Special Constables who have the same powers as their paid equivalents. There are 502 uniformed Specials, who contribute an average of 24 hours per month each. Having completed 110,000 hours of duty in 2014 – equivalent to 60 full-time officers – Special Constables are expected to give 125,000 hours in 2015, helping Northamptonshire to become the safest place in England. The volunteer Force has made more than 500 arrests and recorded nearly 1,000 crimes so far this year, working across various different police departments. And, with hundreds of applications being received every month from people looking to join the ranks, the constabulary is expected to continue to grow at pace.
County is ‘the place to teach’ says new campaign A DIGITAL campaign has just been launched to promote Northamptonshire as an outstanding place to start and grow a teaching career. Developed by the Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) in conjunction with the county council, the University of Northampton and teaching schools countywide, the aim is to recruit talented trainee teachers to local schools by promoting the area’s commitment to high standards of teaching, and the area as a lifestyle offer. The campaign (www.theplacetoteach.com) is already attracting signifi-
cant interest from those thinking about teacher training and also from people already in education. Kate Dent, head of communications at the NEP, said: “Northamptonshire is passionate about improving educational performance. This year-round campaign has the potential to add significant value to the county.” Michael Thompson, manager at Fairfields Teaching School Alliance, added: “The county already has many talented teachers, there will be a need for many more. It’s a great place to live and work for culture, sport, magnificent countryside and a fabulous education.”
New term sees restructuring east of the county AT THE start of this new academic year, schools across East Northamptonshire have introduced a new two-tier education system. Northamptonshire County Council has invested around £22million in building new facilities, refurbishing buildings and expanding schools in the district to accommodate the changes and the associated increase in pupil numbers. Work has taken place over the summer holidays at a number of school sites to make temporary arrangements ahead of the completion of building projects. The move from a three-tier model to a primary and secondary school system in Oundle, Thrapston, King’s Cliffe and the surrounding area was approved last November by the county council cabinet. The new school model was introduced in order to improve educational outcomes for pupils and introduce a smoother transition for students from Key Stage 1 and 2 (primary) to Key Stage 3 and 4 (secondary). Prince William School will be welcoming a cohort of Year 7 and 8 for the first time and the developments will allow them to offer a full curriculum and build on their improved A and GCSE level results, while the primary schools will welcome Year 5 pupils for the first time.
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Cllr Heather Smith, county council deputy leader and Oundle ward councillor, said: “This represents a significant investment in schools in East Northamptonshire and the aim is to ensure pupils get the very best education possible. “We are funding a significant amount of refurbishment and expansion work at these schools, including new classrooms and facilities like new school libraries and improved halls. I’m confident these changes will make a real difference to children’s educational outcomes.”
Changes to schools in East Northamptonshire are: Prince William School – changes from an upper school for 13 to 18-year-olds to a secondary school for 11 to 18-year-olds. It transferred to Academy status on September 1 and becomes a part of the EMLC Academy Trust. Glapthorn changes from a lower school for four to nine-year-olds to a primary school for four to 11-year-olds. King’s Cliffe Endowed changes from a lower to a primary school and moves to new build premises on the King’s Cliffe site of the former Middle School. Nassington, Polebrook, Titchmarsh, Trinity, Thrapston Primary and Warmington – all six change from a lower to a primary school. Oundle Primary also changes from a lower to a primary school and moves to Oundle & King’s Cliffe Middle School site.
Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds (pictured centre) said: “Huge congratulations to Northamptonshire Police for passing this landmark of 500 Special Constables, and a huge thank you to the 502 Special Constables who give up their time for free for the benefit of their communities. “When I began my term as Police and Crime Commissioner for the county, I set the ambitious target of recruiting and training 900 special constables in order to help make Northamptonshire the safest place in England, and passing the 500 mark is a significant milestone in our journey towards that goal.
“I am committed to helping Chief Constable Simon Edens and Northamptonshire Police create a workforce that can deliver to the expectations of our residents and having over 500 Special Constables on board is helping us considerably to achieve that.” Chief Constable Simon Edens (above, fourth from left) added: “We are here to protect communities and keep people safe and I therefore pay tribute to these Special Constables who have volunteered to serve their communities in this way. I will do my very best to make them an integrated part of how we police Northamptonshire in the future.”
Local nurse helped tackle ebola outbreak A NURSE from Kettering General Hospital has described the importance of the international aid effort to prevent the spread of ebola. Now back working at Kettering General Hospital as an advanced clinical nurse practitioner in A&E, Mandy Blackman (47) spent a mon th working at the Kerry Town Ebola Treatment Centre in Sierra Leone earlier this year and has now agreed to take part in a vaccine trial. In Sierra Leone she was working with the UK Med – the Manchester-based medical emergency response charity – at a centre run by the international charity Save the Children. During her time there, she: • Treated 16 ebola patients – all of whom survived • Worked six-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts including up to two spells per shift in full protective suits looking after infected patients • Provided life-saving medical care for patients – including intravenous and oral rehydration (the main supportive intervention for the disease – which still currently does not have a cure) • Worked in an associated ebola survivors clinic helping patients to restore physical and mental health • Helped local health workers to develop the skills to continue to fight ebola in Sierra Leone and also to continue to develop their professional education. Mandy, from Cotterstock near Oundle, is married to Simon and has one son, Tom (19). She said: “Although Ebola is no longer in the news it still remains a significant problem in Sierra Leone and some other West African countries. “I was involved in aid efforts towards the end of the outbreak when the incidence of the disease began to lessen. Even so, we witnessed the tremendous damage the disease has caused. Whole families had been devastated by the disease. One man I met had lost 27 members of his own family. “The disease has also created considerable disruption to the country as a whole. All the schools closed during the outbreak so all the teachers were out of work. Education for children therefore stopped for about a year. “A lot of employment opportunities – such as working for mining companies or in tourism – was lost when international companies pulled out of the country, leading to wide-scale unemployment.” Mandy was part of an eight-strong international team from UK Med who relieved previous teams working on month-long deployments at the centre. The team lived about ten miles from the Kerry
EMERGENCY RESPONSE: Mandy Blackman (far left) spent a month at an ebola clinic. Town Ebola Treatment Centre at The Place Hotel, Tokeh Beach. They commuted in each day to do shifts, working four days on, two days off. They also spent time working at an adjoining ebola survival clinic, for people who had had the disease and survived. Mandy said: “There have been some positives that have come out of this terrible epidemic. I think the international community played an important role in tackling the epidemic because local health services were just not able to take on the immense organisational challenges involved alone. “Those challenges involved setting up ebola treatment centres across the country to separate existing hospitals from ebola cases – saving many lives. The facilities brought by Western aid agencies enabled us to assess, test and treat patients effectively and help to start their rehabilitation back into the community. “They also provided important jobs for people at this difficult time and enabled health workers to gain valuable experience in infection control. “I personally had a lot of satisfaction from supporting the effort. The team I worked in helped to save the lives of 16 ebola patients, aged four to 58.” Kettering General Hospital’s director of nursing, Leanne Hackshall, said: “The trust is very proud of Mandy and the work she has done to support and protect communities devastated by ebola; what an accolade to be able to say that you have helped to save the lives of 16 people with ebola. Amazing.” On returning to the UK Mandy had to spend 21 days in relative isolation at home and phoned a contact in Public Health England twice a day to report on her health, which was fine.
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Police launch community hub at hospital THE country’s first hospital-based ‘community hub’ has been launched by Northamptonshire Police and Kettering General Hospital. This will be a drop-in centre for local people who will be able to speak to officers when they attend the hospital. The hub is a joint initiative between the hospital and police and will be staffed by mental health community liaison officers, who are responsible not only to mental health, but also to reducing crime at the hospital and reassuring visitors and staff. Kettering General Hospital’s assistant director of estates and facilities, Craig Catterick, worked closely with the police to establish the hub. He said: “We are delighted to be the first NHS hospital in England to host a Community Police Hub on site. “The hub in the main hospital corridor
close to main reception, will be an opportunity for patients, staff, and visitors to engage with and support the work of our local police. They will be able to make contact with officers to discuss any local issues or concerns. “From the hospital’s point of view it is reassuring for staff, patients and visitors to know that there is a police presence on site and it enhances our security. “While it is only on quite rare occasions that we need the police to act in any way within the grounds we do liaise with them around aggression towards staff, theft, criminal damage and unruly behaviour by members of the public. “Security staff patrol the hospital at night but during the day the Community Police Hub will provide us with valuable support.” Inspector Adam Ward said: “The aim of the hub is to work with the hospital
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JOINING FORCES: Hospital staff and police worked together to launch the hub idea – the first in the country. to provide appointments and drop-in sessions for people to discuss policing and other issues. Our longer term aspiration is for special constables and volunteers to also offer a service from it. “The hospital has an average footfall of four million people each year and I hope the hub will help provide much greater accessibility to the police and partner agencies.”
Restoration begins on town’s historic mosaics MOSAICS in Wellingborough’s town centre are being restored this month. The familiar landmarks in the busy Market Street have deteriorated in recent years because of weather damage and delivery vehicles driving over them. Work began last week to extensively repair the mosaics and measures will be put in place to limit damage occurring in the future. The mosaics represent significant aspects of the town’s history. The smaller one at the top of Market Street, just outside the entrance to the Swansgate shopping centre, symbolises the twinning of Wellingborough with Niort in France and Wittlich in Germany. The larger ‘five wells’ mosaic at the bottom of the street depicts the spring waters that were first captured by medieval settlers and helped the town to prosper. Although the town had lots of wells, the five featured on the mosaic are Red Well, Whyte Well, Burymoor Well, Stan Well and Rising Sun Well. The most well known is the Red Well, which received royal approval when King Charles I visited in 1628 after hearing of the spring’s fertility properties. The King and his young bride, Queen Henrietta, camped by the water for a whole season, drinking from the spring – the Queen went on to have four children in quick succession. Council leader Cllr Paul Bell said: “These mosaics represent really important parts of our historic identity and they’re enjoyed by local people and visitors alike. Their preservation is very important. “Unfortunately they have deteriorated over the last few years, with the twin town mosaic being worse off as it’s on the delivery access road. Together with normal wear and tear and exposure to the weather, these important features are not looking their best, with the surface grout damaged
7 POLICE in Corby are appealing for witnesses following an attempted break-in at a house in Rochester Road, Corby, on Thursday August 27 at about 1.30am. The householder heard banging noises coming from downstairs. Patio doors at the back of the house were marked and damaged, and it is believed the offenders were disturbed when a light was turned on. Two people were seen to run away from the property down Rochester Road.
Raiders jemmied doors
TWO Samsung smart TVs, two Samsung DVD players, a PS3 and a HP Bluetooth printer were stolen in a burglary in Union Street, Kettering, between 10pm on Saturday August 22 and 7.15pm the following Tuesday. Offender(s) failed to jemmy open the front door and two ground floor side windows, so jemmied the rear door, smashing the window. They then climbed in and raided the property.
Did you see dogs attack?
SEVERAL people in the area at the time may have witnessed a man being bitten by dogs in woods off Norton Road in Corby on Sunday August 30, between 3pm and 3.30pm. The man was walking his dog when two pit bulltype dogs came over and started attacking it. As he bent down to separate them, he was bitten. He suffered deep lacerations to his arm as a result and needed hospital treatment.
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FORWARD TOGETHER: Specialist work has now begun to restore Wellingborough Town Centre’s mosaics to their former glory. and some tiles lost. “It’s not a straightforward repair as this is specialised work, so it’s taken a long time to get to this stage, but I’m delighted that our town centre mosaics will be restored to their former glory.” Minor repairs on the mosaics were carried out in 2009 and the council first started looking at a full restoration in 2012. The original contractor was not able to take on the work and stocks of the original tiles were no longer available. After several years of trying to source an
appropriate company to carry out the work, including asking highways contractors and approaching Moulton College, independent specialist company Victorian Mosaics has been appointed. While work is carried out on the twin town mosaic (pictured), from next week, Market Street will be closed to delivery traffic. It is expected the work will be completed by the end of this month. Cllr Bell added: “Once we’ve restored these important features we want to keep them looking their best for as long as possible. We can’t change the location, which is particularly damaging to the smaller mosaic within the delivery access road, but there are things we can do to help. “As part of the repairs, a new steel rim will be added to reduce movement of the tiles. After that, we will strictly prohibit events taking place on the five wells mosaic and we will restrict loading and parking on the twin town mosaic.” The restoration will cost £26,790 and will be paid for out of capital funds that have been designated for public realm projects.
A ROYAL Mail van and a black Volkswagen Golf were damaged in Stephenson Way, Corby, between 9am and 11.30am on Saturday July 25 – and the windscreen of a green Skoda Fabia was smashed while it was parked in Welland Vale Road, near to the junction with Rockingham Road. Police would particularly like to speak to the driver of a white van, who stopped and spoke to the Fabia driver. Officers believe the van driver may have information about the person who carried out the damage.
Woman was assaulted
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted while sitting in the driver’s seat of her car on Monday August 17 at about 8pm in Harborough Road, Desborough. There was a verbal altercation between the victim and another woman, who punched her in the face before leaving in another car. The offender was white and in her 30s, about 6ft tall with short brown hair and was wearing glasses, jeans and a grey jumper.
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In honour of wartime seafarers A SPECIAL flag-raising ceremony was held last week to mark Merchant Navy Day. The Mayor of Wellingborough, Cllr Barry Graves, was joined by residents, councillors and council employees, as well as former Merchant Navy seafarers, to honour the thousands of men and women who served the country during two world wars. A message from HRH The Earl of Wessex was read out by the mayor, saying: “Too often they are the forgotten or invisible service. By raising the Red Ensign you will ensure at least on this day they are remembered.” The ceremony was part of a national commemoration, with local authorities all over the country invited to fly the flag. Cllr Graves said: “The Merchant Navy
kept our island nation afloat during both world wars. “In the Second World War, 32,000 merchant seamen were killed – a higher casualty ratio than for any branch of the armed forces – but, fighting alongside their Royal Navy escorts, the seafarers of the Atlantic convoys successfully imported enough supplies to allow an Allied victory. “The thousands of brave men and women who lost their lives have no grave but the sea and it is an honour to take this time to remember them.” Ian Mitchell, a former merchant seaman then said a few words about his personal experience and Cllr Geoff Simmons spoke about his family’s links to the Merchant Navy before the official flag was raised and a minute of silent reflection observed.
NOT FORGOTTEN: The Mayor of Wellingborough, Cllr Barry Graves, colleagues and local residents, at the flag-raising ceremony for Merchant Navy Day last Thursday, September 3.
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Archery group is right on target THE last recorded use of the longbow in war was by British Lt Col Jack Churchill, who used it to kill a German soldier in World War II. Set among the 18 acres of gardens at Rockingham Castle is a most prominent feature, the ‘Elephant Hedge’ – a 400-yearold circular yew hedge that cuts through the 17th century formal terraced garden and was probably planted and grown for longbows, once used in defending the castle. The longbow as a weapon of war may have long since vanished, but I have discovered that archery is alive and thriving in this area! In September 2011, four archers from Corby established the Corby Archers – their aim being to promote archery in all
WAR AND PEACE: Now, archery is a growing sport, but above, the last person using a longbow in war was World War Two hero ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill, a British soldier renowned for battling the Nazis with a sword and a longbow.
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ARTISTIC VIEW: Corby-based correspondent Tom Bingham is wellknown for his love of local history and his connection to the arts (as well as his hand-made guitars!). Here, he meets a local archery group, established four years ago and thriving locally. If you have an arts or local history story for Tom to explore, email him via Extra Local: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk its forms except hunting. It currently has about 45 ‘shooting’ members who have given more than 250 students free introductory courses and thousands of ‘have-a-go’ opportunities. Corby Archers raise funds by offering have-a-go events all over the county, with donations being given on a 50/50 basis to whichever charity is being supported. This has seen them raise more £1,000 for worthy causes. Members of the Corby Archers group are the current East Midlands Junior Recurve Club champions and have been for the last two years – they are the only Northamptonshire club to win this award. As a result of their astonishing achievements, Corby Archers are providing the backbone of the Junior County Team for the Regional Team event. Chairman Chas Wilson said: “One of my Bare Bow archers (an archer who does not use a sight, which is a huge disadvantage) was selected to shoot at
AIMING HIGH: Corby Archers group attracts both juniors and adults and oganisers are currently looking for new members to ‘have a go’ at various archery sessions in and around Corby.
BRINGING HOME THE SILVERWARE: Above, some of the recent hard-won trophies claimed by members of the Corby Archers group – whose logo is below.
the Bowman of the Glen ground Leicester in 2015 (as a Recurve) in which five counties take part. So, with 13 clubs within the county, it is astonishing that six out of the 12 archers selected are Corby archers – it is unheard of from one club.” Northamptonshire won this award last year and hope to retain it again this year. Juniors pay £10 for the governing body (Archery GB), a £10 club fee and £1.50 per session target fee. Every session is a coaching session – once juniors have progressed on the shooting line with adults passing the beginners’ course they are then progressed to a world class training programme. Corby Archers currently supply 50 per cent of the Northants County Junior Team, they also won the Southern Counties Abbey Edge Junior Tournament, picking up the titles of the highest scoring boy, highest scoring girl and the highest scoring team of three Recurve Archers. They have also won six age and category winners’ awards at the Junior National championships, five second places and nine third place awards. Such was the club’s success at their base in Kingswood Secondary Academy, where they shoot Mondays 6.30-8.30pm, they now also operate out of Gretton Village Hall on Thursday evenings 6.30-8.30pm and on Saturdays at Brooke Weston Academy 10am-1pm. Chas added: “We are always looking for new talent at our have-a-go sessions at all our venues and beginners’ courses.” Corby Archers also have a new ‘mini’ archers section with junior archers aged six to ten years old. Find out more via the Facebook page Corby Archers, visit the website: www.corbyarchers. org or contact chairman Chas Wilson on: 01536 350243 or: 07757251013 for more details.
GROWING SPORT: A yew hedge was planted more than 400 years ago at Rockingham Castle, where longbows were made and used for defence. Above, original longbow archers could knock a knight from his horse.
ENJOYING SUCCESS: Over the past four years, young members of the Corby Archers group have been claiming major achievements in the sport.
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My eight year old Yorkshire Terrier Maltese dog is sore in her backside as it is red there, causing her to lick it and her hind legs often. She drips clear liquid from her vagina as well and we’re wondering what would cause this and how to cure it. We’ve used antibacterial ointment and washed it with saline water as well as used flea and tick powder all over to prevent further infection. She is also getting an ear infection again in the same ear as she did last year which was cured with antibiotics and she is recovering from a skin rash from flea bites so is itchy often. Please help and give your advice, Alyssa
I’d recommend taking your dog along to see her vet for a check up as soon as you can as there could be several reasons she’s displaying these symptoms. Your vet will be able to look down her ear and check for signs of infection and give her medication to treat this if necessary. They’ll also be able to provide you with an effective flea treatment, check her skin and the discharge you described. Before your appointment, try to help keep her clean, and, where possible, try to stop her licking herself too much as this will make her skin even more sore.
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I have just bought a female hamster and have had her for 48 hours. She has not drank once but she has been to the loo. What should I do to encourage her to drink? Natasha
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Try not to worry too much as it’s possible that you may not have seen your hamster drink as they’re nocturnal, so she may have had a little drink overnight while you’ve been sleeping. Due to their smaller size, they also tend to drink so little at a time that you may not notice the amount of water in her bottle going down. Make sure the water bottle is always clean and that you provide her with fresh water every day. You could also offer her some fresh fruit and vegetables, such as apple, carrot, broccoli, pear and cabbage – this will increase
How to give your pet a tablet
We are often asked how we manage to make getting a tablet into a pet look so easy, when many pets appear to repel tablets as soon as they get them home. Hide a tablet in with your dogs’ usual dinner and they’ll lick the bowl clean, leave one perfectly in tact pill. Equally cover a pill in butter for your cat and they will kindly deposit the pill back to you, minus the butter moments later. Sound familiar? Here is one of the techniques we use to get pets to swallow tablets, so whether it’s their regular worming tablet or medication prescribed by the Vet, we hope that this technique will help make giving tablets, a piece of cake from now on.
• Always have the tablet in your hand before you start • Put one hand over your pets snout and gently push their lips inwards towards the top row of teeth. This will naturally get them to open their mouth • Using your other hand (with the tablet in it), softly pull the lower jaw down using your index and middle finger • Place the tablet in the back of their mouth • Keeping you hand on the top of their snout, release the upper lips and using the hand that had the tablet in close the lower jaw and rub the underneath (i.e. where the tablet was placed) it to stimulated the natural urge to swallow
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her water intake and give her a bit of variety. If you are still worried that she’s not drinking enough or if she seems at all unwell in herself, it would be worth taking her along to see your vet for a check up.
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for breathing difficulties, but we’re finding it nearly impossible to administer. Is there any other way he can get the medication he needs without the added stress of us having to literally push them down his throat? Christopher
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The best thing to do is to discuss this with your vet to see if they can suggest other medicines that might help your cat. If this is the only suitable medication, then it’s a good idea to ask for a demonstration about how to give your cat the medicine or ask if it’s ok to administer in a bit of food, for example. Remember that vets and nurses give medicines to pets every day but we don’t expect owners to do this without some tuition, so we regularly demonstrate this to owners. Have a chat with your vet, explain what you’re finding hard to do and I am sure they will be able to help you.
Recognising illness in old age pets Just as we can have more health issues as we get older, so too can our pets and often they are similar ailments. So what should we be looking out for? PDSA Vet Vicki explains.
Looking after our pets as they reach their elder years is just as important as giving them a good start in life. It’s quite normal for our old age pets (OAPs!) to start to slow down but still live a happy and healthy life, but it’s also important to keep an eye out for signs that may indicate a serious illness. As with humans, arthritis, dementia and certain cancers are all more prevalent in older pets. A quick check-up at the vet every six months will help detect any illnesses at an early stage, meaning there’s a better chance of successful treatment or management of many conditions. It goes without saying though that if you’re worried about your pet’s health at anytime you should take to them to see your vet as soon as possible. Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for which may indicate an illness: • Weight loss or gain – such as more prominent bones, or a swelling of the abdomen. • Lack of energy or an unusual increase in activity • Finding it difficult to walk or stand up • Loss of appetite • Drinking or going to the toilet more than usual • Toileting in unusual places • Bad breath or one with an unusual scent • Lumps or swellings • Vomiting or diarrhoea • Seeming disorientated or bumping in to things • Becoming restless or making unusual noises at night It’s important to remember that many pets live a perfectly healthy older life, and even if your pet is ill, the earlier it’s diagnosed the more treatment options you will have.
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CAT DEELEY is expecting a baby! We’ve long been fans of Cat, who you’ll remember from SM:TV days with Ant & Dec. She announced the news on Twitter: "Exciting news.... Paddy and I are so happy to be expecting our first child in the Spring..... Lucky us." She married Irish comedian and fellow presenter Patrick Kielty, in September 2012. They were old friends before they became romantically involved earlier in that year. Cat said later the couple were not planning a family for a while. She said: "We're starting with a cake and we're going to move up," she joked. "Do you see what I'm saying? I'm starting with one oven and going to another one." Patrick Kielty recently joked about their future children, saying: "I hope any child we might have has Cat's looks and my accent. "With our two strong accents, we basically needed subtitles or a UN translator." Daniel Craig has hinted that his fourth turn at James Bond in the upcoming film Spectre could be his last. He has finished filming the latest 007 adventure, which is due for release in November. In an interview with Esquire magazine he admitted he had no idea if he will be returning again to play the troubled secret agent. "I don't know. I really don't know. Honestly, I'm not trying to be coy. At the moment I can't even conceive it." Daniel, who is married to the actress Rachel Weisz, also revealed that his life has changed since he first took on the role in Casino Royale in 2006. The worldwide success of Skyfall in 2012 brought him huge fame and he can now "afford to live very comfortably". But he admits he would like a break from all of the attention: "The day I can walk into a pub and someone goes, ‘Oh, there’s Daniel Craig’ and then just leaves me alone, that'll be great." He also told the magazine that he has little in common with Bond and would be reluctant to spend much time with him. He said he has tried to make the character less "sexist and misogynistic" than in previous films. "The world has changed," he said, adding that it is a "delicate balance" to keep the allure and glamour of Bond but also make the films modern so he does not "seem like a dinosaur".
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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274 CLASSES
Festival returns for second year. For a week next month – Saturday September 19 to Sunday 27th – the second, annual Nene Valley Festival will featuring some 50 events – such as walking routes and outdoor activities for families, concerts, guided tours, afternoon teas, breakfast and bike ride events, water pursuits such as canoeing and paddleboarding and more. The festival will celebrate the region’s wildlife, heritage and culture. Events include a guided tour round Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows (Sunday Sept 20, meet at Irthlingborough town centre car park, 10am12pm, £2 donation per person); a Music and Real Ale Festival at Rushden Historical Transport Museum and Railway, September 25-27; a Farmers’ Market at Higham Ferrers on Saturday 26th; and a Free Living History Day – Wellingborough Through the Ages – at Wellingborough Museum on September 26, 10.30am-4pm. Full details of those events and more about what’s on during the week-long festival can be found here: www.nenevalley.net/festival-home/what-s-on-home Smile! Boobs and Brass are here! AN all-female brass band that raises thousands of pounds for the fight against breast cancer is currently tuning up for a great night out in Wellingborough next month. The Rotary Club of Wellingborough Hatton asked the ‘Boobs & Brass’ band to give a concert at The United Reformed Church in Wellingborough on Saturday October 17 at 7.30pm. And the ladies are delighted to oblige – aiming to swell their charity coffers at the same time! Tickets are £10 each and proceeds will be split between the Breast Cancer Now and Rotary Club charities. Band organiser Margaret Betts promises an evening full of entertaining, well-known music with something to suit everyone’s taste. She added: “We hope to send everyone home with a smile on their face!” Formed by two Kettering friends nine years ago – Margaret Betts and her friend Jane Nichols – the band practises at Raunds Conservative Club and is ever-expanding, attracting new members to its ranks. Margaret told Extra Local: “Boobs & Brass continues to grow with more and more girls from the brass banding world wanting to be part of the concept. We now have three groups of girls – the original group in the Midlands, another in Yorkshire and a third in the South East of England. To date, the amazing groups of people have raised £170,000 – the majority of this going to Breast Cancer Campaign (which has just merged with Breakthrough Breast Cancer to become a new charity: Breast Cancer Now). “All the money we donate to the breast cancer charity goes to pay for specific research projects and, at the beginning of this year, we undertook our seventh project – the aim of which was to understand how faults in PKD genes can cause breast cancer, which was being researched at the University of Cambridge by Dr Paul Edwards. The cost of this was £17,545 and we hoped that, in the whole of 2015, we would raise this amount. Well, unbelievably, the three ‘Boobie Bands’ managed to raise this amount by the end of June! “So now we have moved on to our eighth project; this one is at the University of Dundee and will cost £12,700 which we hope to fully fund by the end of June 2016.
“So far this year, we have performed concerts at the Butlins Brass Band Festival in Skegness, the Derngate Theatre with 300+ male voices, Verwood near Bournemouth with another all-female band – Blushing Brass, which featured the world renowned Kirsty Abbotts as guest soloist – Chesterfield and Worthing. Forthcoming concerts will be performed at Chatham, Wellingborough, Kettering, Eastbourne and Sheffield.” Margaret and her musical colleagues are greatly touched by the support they receive. She said: “We are helped greatly by people from outside the brass band world and from people connected with other brass bands. The village of Thorpe Waterville recently held a Duck Race and raised £366 towards our cause and a father and son from a brass band in Norfolk did a 73mile bike ride and raised £300. Another bandsman has arranged ‘Don‘t Stop Believin’ especially for the band and a percentage of the sales of this music is being donated to our charity. “It is simply amazing what people will do.” Find out more about the band, view the website: boobsandbrass.com
PRETTY AMAZING IN PINK: The ladies of the Boobs & Brass Band in concert recently.
Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dancefitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL EVENTS Every Wednesday Family fun at park As spring approaches, local people are reminded of the range of evening activities on offer at Corby’s West Glebe Park. Spaces for the popular SHAPE Dance and Happenin’ sessions at West Glebe Pavilion have become available – but they are limited and will fill quickly, so don’t delay. SHAPE Dance is for four to 16-year-olds and runs on Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm. As well as being taught dance moves at the fun and friendly sessions, youngsters also have the chance to perform twice a year with all the Corby SHAPE Dance groups in the summer and Christmas shows in the Core at Corby Cube theatre. Happenin’ is a fun social group for eight to 13-year-olds and sessions take place every Friday, 5pm-6.30pm. Youngsters can make friends while enjoying arts and crafts, sports and other activities. To join either of the groups or for more information, contact Corby Borough Council’s Culture and Leisure Team, on: 01536 464042.
Every Monday West Glebe Park pavilion also holds Kick Boxing sessions for those aged from four, to adult. These sessions take place every Monday evening, 6.30-8.30pm and offer an activity for all the family to join. For more information, call: 07930 260 705. Come and join us - new members welcome! Our women’s group meets on every Wednesday 2.30 to 4.00. The meetings start with information about forthcoming activities followed by entertainment (speakers, choirs, bring and buy, fund raising for charity), after which there is time for refreshments, socialising and making new friends. To come along to one of the meetings, or to learn more about our group, contact Nelia Eaton (01536 513471) Venue: London Road United Reformed Church, Kettering The series of Ise Valley Vagabond walks continues this month, through the summer and beyond, around the region. The club was originally set up to support and assist with the England IML International Waendel Walk in May each year, which – like the Vagabonds group – is also based in Wellingborough. From the Rushden Historical Transport Society (the old station), again for ten or 20km walks, from 10.30 to 1pm. Walks continue on September 20, October 18, November 1 and November 29. Some of the walks may also have a 5km route. Walkers receive a written route description and are encouraged to walk at their own speed, enjoying the surroundings, and are requested to book in when they finish (to prevent the organiser having to go searching for them!). All the walks are recognised by the IVV, an international awards organisation, and have a start fee of £1 (75p for members). Full information is available on the Ise Valley Vagabonds’ website: www.vagabonds.org.uk or from the club secretary on: 01933 314134. Make a diary date with KOS crafts Members of the KOS Musical Theatre Company are currently busy planning and organising their annual Craft Fair, which helps raise funds for forthcoming productions. This event – now celebrating 20 years – will be held in the grounds of Cranford Hall, Cranford near Kettering. It takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday August 29 and Sunday 30th, from 10am until 5pm, and will feature quality crafts and gifts, light lunches and cream teas, plus live entertainment. There are still a few vacancies for stallholders for hand-crafted items - if anyone is interested in applying for a stall, contact Joan on: 01536 516714. Third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm. Northamptonshire Family History Society. The Society was founded in 1976 and is a member of the Federation of Family His-
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Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community). Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton. Friday Night is pub quiz night at the Shoulder of Mutton 12 Chapel Road Weldon. Already a popular weekly event at the pub organisers welcome regular and new teams to enter. For further information please call 01536 601016. Meanwhile the Craft brewery now well established at the Shoulder of Mutton is producing some fine real ales. The latest brew Weldon Bonfire coincided with the 5th November celebrations lasted all but a day. The brewery is preparing to fire up ready for the Festive Season to cater for the high demand during this period. Please call in anytime and enjoy a drink and traditional home cooked food that has gained a fine reputation in the village of Weldon thanks to the hard work of the hosts and staff supported by their loyal customers. Friday 11 September Fred and Dolly’s Holiday - Musical Quiz by Graham Kinnersly A follow on from last years “Love
story” told through music and song. Fred and Dolly go on their holidays! Have a bit of fun with a musical quiz, naming the tune and singing along! £3 - 7.30pm-9pm Raffle Teas/coffees and biscuits All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR Saturday September 12 Kettering Arts Centre…and this is my friend Mr Laurel 07:30 PM Tickets £13 (Concessions £11) The bond of friendship between Laurel and Hardy is explored in this witty and charming play about one of the most iconic comedic duos of the 20th century b&w era of Hollywood film making.
Saturday September 12, 12noon onwards – Brewery Open Day at The Shoulder of Mutton pub, Chapel Road, Weldon (NN17 3HP). Brewery tours, happy hour (1-3pm), complimentary food, unveiling of a new sign at 5pm and music from 7pm. There will be a raffle in support of the British Heart Foundation. For more info, call the pub on: 01536 601016 or visit: shoulderofmuttonweldon.co.uk Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September Rothwell Market House & Town Tour Heritage Open Day: The Market House is one of the unique buildings built by Sir Thomas Tresham of nearby Rushton Hall. Constructed in 1577 but not completed until 1895. Tour of Rothwell lasts approx ¾ of an hour. Sat 12 Sep:1400-1600; Tour 1430. Sun 13 Sep:1400-1600; Tour 1430. Free Entry. For more information and last-minute updates, please visit the Heritage Open Days website Market House, Market Hill, Rothwell, NN14 6BW Saturday 12 September Grand Secondhand Sale We are having a secondhand, good quality, low priced sale, to raise money for two Community (Charitable) Organisations, the Castle Fields Community Group and Community Housing and Support Network. Clothing, Books, CD’s, DVD’s, Bric a brac and much more. Refreshments Available. Held on Sat 12th September, between 11am and 3pm Alma Street Wesleyan Reform Church, Alma Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4DH Sunday 13 September - Music in the Park Incredible Credence, a Credence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band will perform in the walled garden at Rushden Hall, Rushden, Northants. You may remember hits from the 60’s/70s such as Bad Moon Rising and Have you ever seen the rain. Free for all. Bring a picnic and come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in this beautiful setting of a Grade II listed Hall. This is one of a series of concerts arranged by Rushden Town Council on the second Sunday of each month in the summer. 3pm5pm. Free. Rushden Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9NG. Contact telephone: 01933 316216
MIND-BLOWER: Keith Barry is appearing at the Corby Cube.
Prepare for your brain to be hacked! World renowned hypnotist Keith Barry is bringing his new show to Corby. As part of a 16-venue autumn tour around the UK, the show is called Brain Hacker and promises to be a sell-out. Keith has established himself as Ireland’s biggest touring entertainment star with a series of recordbreaking theatre runs. Having starred in ITV’s Saturday night entertainment format You’re Back in the Room, he presents his mind-control mentalism on Friday September 25, from 8pm, at The Corby Cube (tickets from £20.25. Box office: 015364 704 470). “Anything could happen!” said Keith. Keith (www.keithbarry.com) has toured for many years (including residencies in Las Vegas) and has starred in more than 40 international TV shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show four times, The Jimmy Kimmel Show and his own series Deception with Keith Barry for the Discovery Channel. This March, he joined Phillip Schofield on ITV1 as part of their prime-time entertainment show You’re Back in the Room where contestants played physical and logical games under hypnotism, for big cash prizes.
SEPTEMBER SHOW-OFFS: The Dahlia Festival is returning to Kelmarsh Hall for the second year. Flower power returns A dramatic display of dahlias will delight the senses of those visiting Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens this month, when an event that was hugely popular last year returns. The Dahlia Festival is back and themed events have been organised – the next is on Sunday September 27 and will be showcasing the varied and vibrant dahlias in the hall’s historic walled kitchen garden. Last year, a further 20 new varieties were introduced, making it one of the must-see collections for lovers of dahlias. Along with a dahlia clinic for enthusiasts, there will also be dahlia-focused talks and demonstrations, including flower-arranging in Kelmarsh Hall’s newly-restored Orangery. There will also be plant sales and exhibitors and tours of the Grade II* gardens, which include a striking double border, sunken garden, fan rose garden and a 30m long border. Visitors will also be able to explore the hall. Head gardener Joshua Coyne said: “In the walled garden at Kelmarsh Hall we have the space to grow larger varieties and to experiment with our own seedlings. The range of shapes and colours is fascinating and for sheer flower power, there is nothing to beat dahlias! Come and learn the secrets of successfully growing these show-off plants.” One of the less common varieties that can be seen at Kelmarsh Hall includes Admiral Rawlings, along with a number of American-bred dahlias, such as Micah Mooka, Loverboy, Jennifer’s Wedding and Bride to Be. On Sunday 27th there will be a talk and clinic by Andy Vernon, a writer, television producer/ director and huge dahlia enthusiast. There will be a single entry fee to the hall, gardens and all the events during the Dahlia Festival: £8 for adults, £7.50 for concessions, £4.50 for children aged 5-14 and free entry for under-fives. For more details, visit: www.kelmarsh.com or call: 01604 686543. Kelmarsh Hall (NN6 9LY) is an 18th century Grade 1 listed country house and the gardens – which are a
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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. Sunday September 13, 12noon4pm – ‘SummerSENDsation’. A free family fun day for children with SEN/Disabilities, taking place at Northampton College (NN3 3RF). More details here: www.npfg.co.uk (search for SummerSENDsation). Sunday September 13 – Countryside Walk, taking in ‘The Pleasantness of Pytchley’, followed by a shared lunch at West Farm, Little Harrowden, NN9 5BA. Meet at Whitefriars Junior School at 9.30am for a 9.45am departure, or in the driveway of West Farm in Little Harrowden (accessible from Orlingbury Road) by 10.30am, to go in convoy to the walk. As well as Countryside Walks, Whitefriars Church organises other ‘Stepping Out’ communities which meet on the second Sunday of the month – the ‘Whitefriars breakfast’, in Whitefriars Junior School, is on September 13, 10.15am and includes breakfast and chat, plus activities for children of all ages, including crafts, Lego, puzzles, cars and board games. Tuesday September 15, 8pm – The Corby Cube hosts Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay. Corby is the first venue on the comic’s autumn UK tour, titled Twenty Fifteen, which takes a look at Scotland post-referendum. Call the box office: 01536 470470 or visit: www. thecorecorby.com. Tickets from £12.50. More here: www.fredmacaulay.com Tuesday September 15, 11.3012.30pm – Walking Football, open to men and women of all ages. No running involved. Sessions take place on the 3G rubber crumb astro turf at West Glebe Park, Corby, every Tuesday starting next week. £2 per session, but the first session is free. Tuesday September 15, 7.30pm – Reel Headlines: events from the 1900s to the 1960s, taken from footage of the Northamptonshire Film Archive Trust. At Wellingborough Museum, Castle Way (NN8 1XB). Tickets £5. Call: 01933 276838 or email: wellingboroughmuseum@ msn.com Thurday September 17 St. Andrew’s Church Art Group Cheese & Wine Evening 07:30 PM Tickets £5 Admission includes canopies and the first glass of wine. The event will feature live music from Kontra Roots promoter Kev Buxton. Friday 18 September An Evening of Harp, Poetry and Birdsong An evening with Nick Penny and Dave Garrett. Hear the beautiful sound of the harp with birdsong recorded in the local woods. With a little comedy poetry as well !! For more info ring Dave 01536 515547 £5 Tea/coffee and biscuits Raffle All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR
Friday September 18 St. Andrew’s Church Art Group ‘Sanctuary for a King’ -The Internment of Richard III - with Michael Harrison 07:30 PM Tickets £5 Talk by artist Michael Harrison to document the internment of the last English king to die in battle (the Battle of Bosworth Field). A Q&A session will be held following the presentation. Drinks and refreshments available. Saturday September 19 to Sunday 27th – Nene Valley Festival. Full details of events are here: www. n e n e va l l e y. n e t /f e s t i va l - h o m e / what-s-on-home Saturday September 19 – Annual Aldwincle Horticultural Show at the village hall. Opens to the public at 3pm, BBQ and drinks from 4pm. Saturday September 19, 1012noon (revised date) – Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale at The Pemberton Centre, Rushden, NN10 9YP. Lots of stalls to browse! Refreshments available. Entrance £1, children’s entry free. To book a stall, call: 07577701161 or email: karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 19 September Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre are holding their annual Summer Ball on Saturday 19th September 2015. Music is provide by Paul Johnson and Sounds Familiar and supported by Alan Mills from the Rockabilly revival band Coast to Coast who had a No1 hit with The Hucklebuck. A ploughmans meal is included in the price of the ticket which can be obtained from Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre. The ball starts at 8pm until late. All proceeds on towards the upkeep of Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre. 8pm until Late and the ticket price is £10 which includes a ploughman’s meal. Tresham Hall, The Conservative Club Rothwell, NN14 6JW Tel: 01536 711550 Saturday September 19 Kettering Arts Centre Rolling in the Aisles Comedy Club Night with Vikki Stone 08:00 PM Tickets £9 (Concessions £7) Age 14+ Topping the bill is the multi-talented Vikki Stone. Sunday 20 September - Cransley Hospice Road Races. 10K and Half Marathon Road Races plus Junior Fun Run. 10.00am. Onwards Entry fee £18 non aff ’d + £2 on the day Cranford Village Hall, Kettering, NN14 4AH. Contact telephone: 0300111.888 3 Tuesday 22 September 2.00 to 3.30 p.m. W E A The Kettering branch of WEA invites you to join a course of 9 lectures given by Dr Muncaster on medical history from Barber Surgeons to the NHS. Venue: Church House, Barton Seagrave. To learn more about this course contact Nelia Eaton (01536 513471) or Audrey Mitchell (01536 522127)
Tuesday September 22 and Thursday 24, from 11am – Town History Walk (free) and afternoon tea at the Hind Hotel. Organised by Wellingborough Museum, a leisurely walk from the museum to the hotel (between one and two hours, depending on walkers’ needs) through Croyland Gardens and Market Street; stories and photos from the town’s past then tea and cake (£3.95) at the 370-year-old hotel. Call Amanda Johnson on: 01933 231659 to book your place. Friday September 25, from 8pm – The Corby Cube hosts hypnotist Keith Barry (www.keithbarry. com). Tickets from £20.25. Box office: 015364 704 470. Saturday September 26, 10.30am-4pm – Heritage Fun Day: demos, beer-making, tea party lawn games and more at Wellingborough Museum, Castle Way (NN8 1XB). Free entry. Friday October 10, Murder Mystery Evening - Advance Ticket Only. Venue: The Wheatsheaf Pub and Dining Room, 126 Dallington Road,. Northampton NN5 7HN. Tel: 01604 758871. 7pm till 10.30pm £30pp includes 2 course meal, bottle of wine between two and Murder Mystery Event. Book tickets through www.todieformm.co.uk or buy tickets from Sam or Victoria at the pub.
Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS
day 2-3pm. Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.
Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun.
Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369.
Aardvark Soft Play - Every Monday & Tuesday, sensory and soft play sessions for under-fives & their grownups. Book a 50-minute play session – running 9am-3pm. Limited spaces. £2.50 per playing child: Aardvark Soft Play at Corby Masonic Complex, 27 Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AD. Contact: 01536 201535 or 07889390500 or lindsey@aardvarksoftplay.com
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Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.
Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk
Tiny Tots: Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm, term time only, at St Giles Church Community Centre, Desborough.
Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@kettering.gov.uk for more information. CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000. Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library. Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880. Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Fer Nature Tots – nature activities for children under five. £3.50 per child, includes refreshments. Booking essential, telephone: 01604 810970. Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook
Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.302.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759. Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am. Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact: 01933 225525. Little Treasures: Mondays 9.45-11.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525. Mawsley Baby & Toddler Group: Thursdays, 9.30-11am, The Centre at Mawsley, Kettering. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01536 790517. Hawthorn Berries: Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, at Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, Kettering. £1 per family. Contact: 01536 359574. St Edwards Mums & Tots: Wednesdays 9-11am at St Edwards RC Primary School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering. £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter. Contact Kim on: 01536 391581. Little Fishes: Every other Wednes-
Hopscotch at Loddington School. Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604.
St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116. Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525. Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084. Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School. Call: 01933 410112. Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119. Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159. Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough. 50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525. Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family. Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369. St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116. Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.3011am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525. Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084. Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School. Call: 01933 410112. Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119.
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New marina manager says ‘Ahoy there!’
CHRIS Dixon loves messing about on the river. But when he and his wife relocate to this area next month, he will be taking riverwork more seriously! Chris is taking the helm of Northamptonshire’s newest riverside marina, White Mills (NN6 0RB) – situated on the River Nene near Earls Barton. A boating enthusiast for the past decade, Chris takes up his new role as manager of the marina from Monday, September 14, and is totally relishing the thought of being involved with helping to establish White Mills marina from the very start. Moving here from Hornsea in East Riding with his wife of 35 years, Wendy, they will be living aboard a 58ft narrow boat ‘Bees Knees’, which they bought ten years ago as a sailaway and which they have completely fitted out themselves. Commenting on Chris’s appointment, director of White Mills Marina, John Skinner, said: “What immediately struck us about Chris was not only his knowledge of the boating world, but his enthusiasm and excellent communication and organisational skills. “We believe that Chris and his delightful wife Wendy will be a huge asset to White Mills as we all work together to create an award-winning marina.” Chris added: “I am thoroughly looking forward to helping to establish White Mills Marina as one of the best marinas in the country. “It is terrific to be involved from the very start and I could not be more happy to have been given
CRUISING INTO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Chris Dixon is relocating to the area to take the helm of the White Mills Marina, which opens next month. the opportunity to work with John and Debbie Skinner and help them create something really special.” With a passion for the great outdoors, Chris includes narrow boating, walking, bird-watching, gardening, sporting activities and socialising among his interests and is clearly looking forward to exploring more of Northamptonshire, including the River Nene and surrounding Nene Valley. An open day is being held at the marina next weekend, Saturday and Sunday September 19-20, 10-4pm, offering local boating enthusiasts the chance to reserve moorings. More details, here: whitemillsmarina.co.uk
Plumber Liam to the rescue as Lord of the Rings A CORBY-based plumber became Lord of the Rings when he answered a distress call from a 97-year-old, who had accidentally washed her wedding ring down the plughole. Corby-based Dyno franchise, Eco-Aqua Services, quickly rushed an engineer to the rescue
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: Plumbing engineer ‘hero’ Liam Carr and his grateful customer.
of the great-grandmother of six – whose husband passed away ten years ago. The distressed lady called Dyno under her British Gas homecare cover, and 25-year-old Liam Carr was immediately dispatched to the address in Towcester. He soon realised the ring was hugely sentimental as it had been in her possession since she was 20! Liam, who has worked for Eco-Aqua Services for five years, said: “I could see how much this ring meant to her and I wanted to make sure I found it. The ring had great sentimental value, as this was the last memento the lady had from her husband. I was determined not to leave the house without ensuring the ring was back on her finger.” To retrieve the ring Liam took the u-bend trap off from under the sink. He cleaned it and put some water through it but nothing was found. As the customer worried that she was not going to see her wedding ring again, Liam noticed there was a lot of debris stuck in the u-bend so, after many more attempts, the ring finally surfaced. The lady was absolutely thrilled and couldn’t thank Liam enough, calling him ‘her hero’.
Business networking events: listings WHETHER you are looking for contracts or contacts, buyers or suppliers, it is a well-known fact that people prefer to do business with people they know. So come networking! Monday September 14, 6pm8.30pm. The Business Club Northants: networking at the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 6XT. £15 per guest (on the door), free for members. Details: thebusinessclub northants.co.uk Tuesdays September 15 and 29th, 7.30am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Holiday Inn, Geddington Road (NN18 8ET). £15. Details here: www.nn-connect.co.uk/ corby Wednesdays September 16 and
October 21, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details. Friday September 18, 7am-9am. Federation of Small Businesses’ East Northants Business Breakfast (FSB: www.fsb.org.uk), at Kettering Golf Club, Headlands, Broughton, Ket-
tering (NN15 6XA). Details, Alison Hadley: 01933 413222 or: alison@ moticationuk.com £14 for FSB and first-time members’ £18 others. Wednesdays September 23 and October 7, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (incl full breakfast). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 30. Tuesday October 13, 12noon2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Details, call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034. Email your event details, here: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Builder offers affordable homes FIRST time buyers and families in Wellingborough will have the chance to get on to the property ladder, thanks to a proposed new development by a local construction firm. The development of 50 homes – which will be built on the site of a former abattoir – will offer a range of affordable properties, ranging from £100k for a two-bedroomed home to £130k for a three-bed. Wellingborough is a growing town and demand for housing has increased significantly over the years. According to figures released by Halifax, the average age of a first time buyer is now 30. With rents rising by an average of 23 per cent from last summer to date, and the average cost of a three-bedroomed home in the UK now at £265,000, affordable housing provides a welcome initiative. Martin King Construction is owned and run by local businessman John Martin, who grew up in the Northampton area. In his earlier career he successfully franchised the KFC brand locally – then built a local hospital and also ran a garden centre in the area with his daughter. Now he is looking to give something back to the community through this affordable housing scheme. He said: “Not only will this provide a fantastic opportunity for the community, but it will also boost the economy in Wellingborough by supporting local tradesmen, with more than 90 per cent of people from the local area.” Currently, the average rent in the Wellingborough area is £575 per
HOUSING VIEW: Local businessman John Martin. month, whereas a mortgage of between £100k-£130k per month with a 5% deposit would be an average payment of around £450 per month. These statistics show that more needs to be done to allow first time buyers and families the opportunity to get on to or move up the property ladder, which is why Martin King Construction decided to create this opportunity for local, affordable housing. The homes are due to be made available for purchase from 2016. Conditions include one property per person, and the buyer unable to sell on the open market for a minimum of five years – in order to stop speculators making a quick profit. A council planning meeting for the proposed development was held this week and more details on the site will be released shortly.
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Upon Reflection HUMANS ARE BORN TO WANDER By Canon George Burgon “I am a people watcher who finds that God and my faith has touched many, many lives.’ A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs, having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.
There is nothing new about people fleeing areas where there is no chance of earning a living or looking after one’s family. Down through the centuries members of the human race have been migrants and some have been refugees. Human history is the record of the movement of people all over the world. There are many accounts in the Bible of people being forced to leave their homes to wander from place to place to find a safe environment and freedom. There is nothing new in the experiences of being displaced or rehoused or being a settler in a “foreign” land. There is nothing new either in the belief that people ought to remain static in the place of their birth whatever may befall them. The port of Calais has become a symbol of the tensions that are inescapable in our world about the ongoing migrations of our fellow human beings. We are all members one of another and whatever political and economic decisions are made and conclusions reached they are not self-contained. Pandering to our prejudices may well give popularity to some politicians but many problems will not be resolved in the short term. The courage shown by many migrant folks and refugees endorses their plight. Those who seek to
make money by taking advantage of fellow human beings need to be brought to justice. Where is the humanity in packing people, of whatever age and condition, into leaky boats? On the other hand why should we expect lorry drivers to be border police? When were ever higher fences a real safeguard to protect the innocent and a deterrent to the determined? Hadrian’s Wall, like the Great Wall of China, are monumental reminders that population control is a myth. The powers that be are in a strong position as members of the European Union and the United Nations to debate and decide on how best the nations of the world can cope with the reality of the movements of populations in today’s world. This capacity in human beings to be on the move for whatever reasons is not going to go away. We need to ask ourselves how are we going to live in peace and harmony with the stranger? One of the ways we can look at things is our own immediate experiences as a nation over the last few generations. Do we moan about what we think has been taken away or do we enjoy what has been given? Is our country richer in what it has received or poorer? As St Paul puts it “you are no more strangers but fellow citizens with God’s people.”
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Kevin welcome and ladies raise cash Dear Extra. Kevin McCloud should relocate! Popular home improvement TV shows and presenters should consider relocating to this area to rekindle their careers, as new data released by Bark.com shows that Northamptonshire is officially the home of the UK’s most house proud and home improvement-obsessed populations, with residents seeking interior designers at an impressive 40% more often than the rest of the nation and painters at 66%. In the nationwide study of requests for services on Bark.com, key habits and trends in the area have been identified to show that residents request plasterers at more than 80% above the national average, and like to keep their outsides tidy too, with almost 40% more requests than the rest of the nation for exterior painters. When not seeking home improvements, Northamptonshire residents are having their gardens seen to! More than 15% of all requests received by Bark.com in the area were for gardening services – almost twice as much as in the North East. Perhaps having their gardens tidy is key to keeping their pets happy – something people in the area are very concerned about, with almost a third of all requests received relating to pet care. Not just house proud, Northamptonshire is officially pet-mad, too! Interestingly, the region is less clumsy than many of its neighbours – with residents on average needing phone and tablet repair 20% less than the rest of the UK. These insights show that people living in the area are house proud – but not too proud to ask someone to help around the home! Bark.com provides customers throughout the country with the ability to find a range of local professionals and tradespeople to get the job done quickly and easily.
We make things as easy as possible for both customers and professionals by doing the legwork and it is pleasing to see such demand for our services in this region. John Oberlin-Harris Bark.com
Dear Extra, Our Legion ladies present cheques Members from branches of the Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion around the county met at the community centre in Burton Latimer (pictured) to present their cheques for money raised during the year; the total being £9,300 for this county. This will be used to help families and dependents of ex-service and serving personnel in providing grants, welfare breaks and allowances. For more information, visit our national website: rblws.org.uk Regards, Rosalyn Stewart.
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Autumn Garden Visits The Bressingham Gardens Plant of the Month Georgina Stey
The name Bloom and Bressingham have over more than 50 years become synonymous with plants with over 8,000 species and varieties planted in the gardens at Bressingham. Alan Bloom and his helper Percy Piper were responsible for raising and introducing over 150 perennials, and the tradition has been continued by his son Adrian, son in law Jaime Blake, and grandson Jason. The Bloom’s plant of the month for September is Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’.
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Start compost Get compost going by buying a compost bin or building a partially enclosed and easily accessible area for a heap. It is essential to replace the goodness in soil and autumn produces quantities of garden waste that will add invaluable organic richness back into your soil next spring. Remember to add a variety of materials; spent vegetable plants are ideal, NEVER add diseased or pest-ridden material to your compost heap.
Actaea simplex
‘Brunette’ bugbane
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Far more adaptable than most gardeners realise, Actaea simplex ‘Brunette’ (formerly listed as Cimicifuga simplex ‘Brunette’) is a classy plant with large leaves of rich purple black, which in reasonably shady positions hold their colour into autumn. They do best where conditions are not too dry. In early autumn, tall purple spikes are topped by poker heads of delicate white, pink-tinged, fragrant flowers that continue for weeks, with attractive seedheads soon to follow. Associate it with Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’, Geranium ‘Rozanne’ or Hakonechloa macra ‘Alboaurea’ to name but a few.
Period of interest Spring to Winter
‘Brunette’ is a wonderful perennial with a long period of interest, from spring when new shoots unfurl from a woody rootstock until well into autumn, with fragrant flowers on tall arching spikes. The species A. simplex (syn. A. ramosa) is native to northern Japan, Korea, northeastern China and into Russia and Siberia, so we can be confident of its hardiness.
Early September tasks and garden maintenance
BRESSINGHAM’S: Adrian Bloom The less-than-complimentary common name of bugbane applies to the properties in some species which allegedly keep insects at bay. ‘Brunette’ was selected in the 1980s by Danish nurserywoman H. Christiansen of Virum Planteskole from seedlings of the variable
A. s. ‘Atropurpurea’; on a visit to her nursery we were delighted to obtain plants to introduce it to British gardeners in 1990. The new, finely divided leaves emerge a deep, almost black-purple, and in a semi-shady spot will remain deep purple for most of the summer , perhaps fading in more open positions as flowering spikes develop in late summer and early autumn. From ground level these graceful, black waving stems can reach 150–180 cm (5–6 ft.), terminating in bottlebrush heads, purple-pink in bud, opening to white and heavily fragrant flowers, the culmination of a long season of interest, with seedheads remaining attractive. Like most actaeas, ‘Brunette’ is easily grown given a well-composted or organic soil that does not dry out. As most actaeas originate in cooler parts of the northern hemisphere, they
Wild Plum Jam
Getting the right set is important. Before you start to make the jam, put two plates in the fridge so that the warm jam can be drizzled onto a cold plate (the second in case the jam isn’t set first time and you need a further attempt!) Return the plate to the fridge to cool for approx two minutes. It has set when you run your finger through it and leave a crinkly track mark. If after two minutes the cooled jam is too liquid, continue to boil the jam, testing it every few minutes until you have the right set. The jam is far more delicious if it is slightly runny. Ingredients 950g ripe wild plums 950g white granulated sugar 280ml water Method: 1. Wash, halve and stone the plums and discard damaged fruit. Place the plums and water in a heavy-bottomed pan until the skins soften. 2. Add the sugar to the pan, stirring gently over a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. 3. Turn the heat to the highest possible setting. Bring to the boil and, stirring frequently, allow the fruit to boil rapidly for approximately 8-10 minutes.
are best in full sun or half shade according to climate. Division is best done in spring, but these plants prefer not to be disturbed too often. The Bressingham Gardens is a mecca for serious gardeners and a great day out, with 17 acres of intensely planted gardens containing (at last count) over 8000 species and cultivars of perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees, conifers, ferns and bulbs.The gardens are expansive, colourful throughout the main open season from late March until the end of October. A place to enjoy, dawdle and pick up a few ideas. For information about general tickets, prices for groups and opening hours including access to Bressingham Steam Museum, please see: http://www. bressingham.co.uk or call on 01379 686900.
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4. Test whether the jam is set, either using our simple method above, or by using a jam thermometer - the temperature should be 220f (105c) if using the thermometer. If the jam has not set continue to boil rapidly and test at 2-3 minute intervals. 5. When the jam has set, carefully pour into warm, sterilised jars using a jug or ladle. 6. Cover jars with tight fitting screw-top lids of cellophane pot covers. 7. Label when cold and store in a dry, cool, dark place. Recipe courtesy of Barnsdale Lodge Hotel, Exton, Oakham. Telephone 01572 724678
• Light: Full to partial shade • Watering wet or constantly moist soil. • Blooms: Autumn • Landscape: Border, Woodland Garden • Plant type: Perennial Deciduous/evergreen: Herbaceous • Growth: Moderate • Average size: Foliage 2 ft. width & height, flower spikes 5 to 6 ft. tall. • Special features: Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Colour • Foliage: Purple • Flower: White • Attributes: Showy Flowers • Garden style: Cottage
Clear garden debris Keep weeding; most perennial weeds are susceptible to weedkiller this month and systemic weedkillers will carry on working throughout the winter. Clear any debris and diseased material from your garden. Pests and diseases overwinter in your garden and will reappear next spring with a vengeance so get rid of them now. Burn diseased material and put the rest of your garden rubbish (apart from woody stems) in compost.
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Clean out greenhouse Once tomatoes and other greenhouse crops are over, give the greenhouse a thorough clean to prevent pests from making a home in warm environment.
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Dig clay soil If your soil is heavy clay, start digging it over now - add plenty of organic matter to improve the quality and pea shingle to improve the drainage. It can be left in a pretty rough state over the winter when the cold will break the lumps down, making spring planting infinitely easier!
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Kettering athlete swims for stardom
KETTERING-based athlete Daniel Savage won a bronze medal in the Boys Open 100m Butterfly at the Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games staged last week in Manchester. One of the 1,600 athletes taking part in this year’s Games, 15-year-old Daniel, from Prince William School, represented England in the swimming competition. In total, 12 sports, seven of which include disability disciplines, were contested at the four-day spectacular that is supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust. He lived within the Athletes’ Village, attended showstopping opening and closing ceremonies and performed in front of a crowd of thousands at the world class sports facilities in Manchester. Prior to taking part in the Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games, Daniel said: “I am really excited to participate. It’s a great opportunity for me to meet other athletes and get some more competitive experience.”
SWIM STAR: Kettering’s Daniel Savage.
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A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE athlete who receives funding for his training from a Gretton-based charity has won a silver medal at an international championship. Joe Watkins (17) took second place at the WAKO (World Association of Kickboxing Organisations) European Championships in Spain. Joe competed as part of the GB Team and is delighted and very proud to bring home a silver medal for his country. Joe made it to the finals in the Junior -69kg points fighting category after some tough three x two minute fights against Alparslan Turk (Turkey) with a clean 10-0 victory; Zoltan Laurincz (Hungary) and then, even more importantly, with the world Number One in this category, Simone De Vita (Italy), in the semi-finals. The fight with De Vita was extremely close with Joe having only a two-point lead when the final bell went. The final was a first for Team GB with two GB fighters competing for the European title. Joe was up against De-Reece Williams, with whom he trains twice a week in Stoke-on-Trent – De-Reece is the current World Champion. De-Reece went into the final as the favourite. It was a great fight between the two and Joe never gave up. After a tough three rounds, Joe lost out to De-Reece by just four points and took the silver medal. Selections for next year’s GB squad start early in 2016 at the British Championships and through regular squad training sessions and camps. Joe will continue his tough training regime five times a week as well as competing on the national and international circuit.
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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WOMEN – ANNUAL BOWLS TOUR 2016 Velda Cooper, Women’s President-Elect of Jackson Grundy sponsored Bowls Northamptonshire has published details of the Women’s Section County Bowls Tour in 2016. The Tour will run from Monday 12th to Friday 16th of September 2016, to the Eastbourne area, with the party staying at the Langham Hotel, Eastbourne, which is on the sea front, and one that many County and Club Touring parties have used over the years. The cost will be £299.00p which includes the hotel costs, all matches, and coach services. All matches will be within the Eastbourne area. Velda is seeking applications from members wishing to join the Tour, and forms have been sent to Clubs. A nonrefundable £30.00p deposit is required at the time of application, and the forms, together with the deposit, should be sent to the BN Treasurer, Alison Dring, 44, Fairfield Road,Isham, NN14 1HF, with cheques made payable to ‘Bowls Northamptonshire’
MEN’S SECRETARY/TREASURER’S SINGLES FINAL: played at Irchester BC o Sunday, 30th August, 2015. Mark Turner, Kettering Midland Band BC beat Roger Summers, Northampton West End BC 21-11 shots, thus taking the title for the 7th time in 11 years.
CEREBRAL PALSY SPORT ‘BOWLSTART’ EVENT Cerebral Palsy Sport (CPS) holding ‘BowlStart Northamptonshire’ in the County and Ed Pearse of CPS would love to see both children and adults with various degrees of Cerebral Palsy, joining in with the event. He is very keen, through CPS, to develop opportunities for children and adults with CP and physical disabilities, to take part in our sport of Bowls, as well as to work with parents/ teachers/physiotherapists/OT’s and coaches to develop a better understanding of working and play with disabled bowlers. The event is being held at Desborough IBC, on Saturday, 26th September, 2015, from 11.0 a.m. – 1.0 p.m. and it will be open to players of all ability levels
MASON CUP (County Champion of Champions) FINAL : played at Irchester BC on Sunday, 30th August, 2015. Paul Broderick, Burton Latimer Town BC beat Chris Bland, Northampton Express BC 21-18 shots, thus retaining the trophy from 2014.
KETTERING BOROUGH BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS The Bowls Championships for bowling clubs within Kettering Borough reached the Finals on Sunday, 6th September, 2015, with the various disciplines being held at Kettering Lodge BC. The following are the results of those Championships LADIES SINGLES Rebecca Wigfield, Desborough Town BC beat Emma Gray, Burton Latimer Town BC 21-10 shots. Rebecca started just a little better and lead the way for the first few ends until Emma drew level at 7 shots each after 8 ends of play, but when Rebecca collected a maximum count of 4 shots on the next end followed by 2 more to go 13-7 shots up, she kept her nose in front for the remainder of the match. She has recorded a win now in 3 successive years. LADIES PAIRS Dawn Owen & Jeannie Flippance, Desborough Town BC beat Margaret Watts & Denise Carlin, also Desborough Town BC 18-14 shots. After 4 ends of play Dawn & Jeannie were 6 shots up without reply, and they remained in front to the end, although their opponents did not let them go more than a handful of shots ahead. LADIES TRIPLES Burton Latimer Town BC beat Desborough Town BC 40-26 shots. This is played by two triples from each team, and each Burton triple won with the same scores for an overall victory by 14 shots. At one time during the match it looked as though Burton Latimer would race away for at around the halfway mark they were over 20 shots ahead, but the
Desborough ladies ‘dug in’ and kept their opponents in sight. Triples were as follows, Burton Latimer names first: Triple 1. Ann Lissack, Maggie Lewis & Heather Lack 20 shots - Denise Carlin, Karen Collins & Pam Page 13 shots Triple 2. Chris Cooper, Joan Bryan & Emma Gray 20 shots Celia Brooker, Veronica Gribble & Margaret Watts 13 shots MEN’S SINGLES John Haines, Desborough Town BC beat Connor Cinato, Kettering Midland Band BC 21-12 shots. It was always expected that this match would be a very close fight between the very experienced Desborough player and the younger and very able young bowler from the Midland Band, but after 3 ends of play when John had scored 6 shots without reply, it looked less likely. However, Connor fought back hard and, by collecting 9 shots himself without reply, he found himself in the lead 9-6, but he dropped a maximum count of 4 shots on the next end to lose his lead, and although he regained it briefly to be in front 11-10 shots, John allowed him just 1 more shot as he eased to his win. MEN’S PAIRS Steve Mason & Mark Turner, Kettering Midland Band BC beat Phil Austin & Derek Cooper, Kettering Lodge BC 21-8 shots. The first few ends were very even with the scores level after 7 ends of play at 4 shots each, but by taking 2 shots on the next end the Midland pair went in front and stayed there, and after collecting a count of 4 shots on the 12th end they could see the finishing line at 12-5 shots and they smoothly reached it by some excellent play in winning the last 8 ends played by 9 shots to 3 shots against. MEN’S TRIPLES Kettering Lodge BC beat Desborough Town BC 68-67 shots. This was a most competitive affair between the 4 triples of each Club, with firstly Desborough taking a very good lead of around 15 shots after about half of the ends had been played, but in the second half Kettering Lodge really applied the pressure and not only reduced their deficit, but went into a very good lead of around 12 shots with just a few ends left to be played. Those ends became quite tense as Desborough nibbled away at the lead, for with just 1 end left to be completed, the Lodge were just 6 shots ahead, which would normally be a formidable total to overcome in one end. As John Haines went to bowl his 2 woods he was holding 3 or 4 shots and he drew 2 more shots which Adrian Harris’s 2 bowls did not change, so after 4 shots were taken out the umpire was called on to decide whether it was to be 5 or 6 shots, and thus an extra end if it were the latter. After doing the measuring the umpire declared it to be 5 shots, so the Lodge were the winners by that smallest possible score. Triples were as follows, Kettering Lodge names first: Triple 1. Daniel Waterfield, John Partridge & Andy Cooper 11 shots - David Wadsworth, Carl Wigfield & Peter Ward 21 shots Triple 2. Will Hill, Alan Simms & Andrew Macredie 20 shots Richard Watts, Trevor Wright & Malcolm Winckles 11 shots Triple 3. Connor Rollings, Brian Barnicoat & Adrian Harris 17 shots - Dave Flippance, Sam Gamble & John Haines 24 shots Triple 4. Norrie Hamilton, Brian Briggs & Paul Harris 20 shots - Tony Gilbert, Tony Strat-
Men’s Triples winners: back row l to r Paul Harris, Andy Cooper, Will Hill, Alan Simms, Adrian Harris, Norrie Hamilton front row l to r John Partridge, Connor Rollings, Daniel Waterfield, Brian Barnicoat, Andrew Macredie & Brian Briggs ford & Carl Haines 11 shots OBITUARY Richard Golding, 80 years, Swanspool BC & Mears Ashby RBL BC Richard suffered a fatal heart attack whilst playing for Swanspool BC on Sunday, 30th August, 2015. His wife Heather is also a member of Swanspool BC. No details to date re details of funeral arrangements. Mary Moseley, Northampton West End BC & St Crispin BC Mary died on Saturday, 5th September, 2015. She was a former member of Manns BC, Northampton West End BC & St Crispin BC, and was a very good bowler in her day, who had many successes at both Club and County level, and who will be remembered by many bowlers around the County and beyond. She was the West End Club ladies Captain in 1985, and President in 1987, and she was the Ladies Section Treasurer for many years. On the playing front she won the Club singles in 1982, 1984 & 1989, and in County competitions she was a Pairs winner in 1982, Secretary/ Treasurer’s Cup winner in 1984, 1985, 1988 & 1991, and a member of the Benevolent Triples winners in 1984. She was also County Champion of Champions Runner-up, and Runner-up in the Pairs in 1980, the Triples in 1982 and the Fours in 1977. DISABILITY BOWLS ENGLAND To conclude Disability Bowls August with a bang, the final press release of the month focuses on the inaugural National Disability Strategic Action Plan (NDSAP) which is launched today, publically for the first time having been in development since January. The purpose of the NDSAP is to provide the sport with clear direction which all of the key organisations and individuals can buy in to, progress and be measured by. From the initial content meeting in January at which fifteen organisations were represented to the first Disability Steering Group, appointed to oversee the implementation of the strategic actions, in June there has been an increasing focus on developing the sport of bowls to become truly inclusive across all of the various facets be that competition, grass roots participation, coaching or funding support. The aforementioned Disability Steering Group compromises Paul Brown (Chair – Disability Bowls England), Paul Humphreys (BDA), Alistair Hollis (Bowls England), Stephen Rodwell (EIBA), Jess Cook (English Federation of Dis-
ability Sport), Ellen Falkner (AeroBowls UK) and Mo Monkton. Each individual is responsible for overseeing an area of the Strategic Plan and ensuring the relevant actions are delivered as agreed. Further to this, a number of the Steering Group members are responsible for communicating the progress of the NDSAP throughout their networks to partner associations, clubs, coaches and volunteers to ensure the whole sport is fully briefed on the impact the NDSAP is having. The National Disability Strategic Action Plan can be downloaded via http://playbowls.org/ index.php/disability. Further information about the success of ‘Disability Bowls August’ may be found by visiting the Bowls England website, or the Bowls Development Alliance website. BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC 12.9.15. Members visit Abington BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 12.9.15. Desborough Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. CORBY FOREST BC 12.9.15. Members visit Northampton Whyte Melville BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 16.9.15. Club hosts a match between Bowls Northamptonshire men and Northamptonshire VP.s at 2.0 p.m. CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 12.9.15. Members visit Higham Ferrers Town BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 12.9.15. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 12.9.15. Members visit Burton Latimer Town BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. EARLS BARTON BC 12.9.15. Members visit Harpole BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 13.9.15. Club holds its ‘Finals Day’ GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 12.9.15. Northampton BBOB BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 14.9.15. Steeple Morden BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 16.9.15. Northamptonshire Retired Police BA visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC 12.9.15. Members visit Rothwell Manor Park BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 12.9.15. Corby Seagrave House BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. IRCHESTER BC 12.9.15. Carlsberg BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 13.9.15. St Crispin BC visits for a
mixed match at 2.30 p.m. IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC 12.9.15.Members visit Wellingborough Managers & Foremen BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. ISE BC 12.9.15. Stanwick BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. KETTERING LODGE BC 12.9.15. Members visit Bedford Borough BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 12.9.15 Members visit St Crispin BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE BC 26 members paid a visit on Tour to the Isle of Wight from the 31st August to 5th September, 2015. The party was based at the Trouville Hotel on the sea front of Sandown, and 5 matches were enjoyed against Sandown BC, Camp Hill BC, Ventnor BC, Totland Bay BC & Shanklin BC. In victory terms the results were a bit disappointing, as the Tourists won just 1 of the fixtures, but all the matches were very enjoyable. RAUNDS CONSERVATIVES BC 12.9.15. Kettering BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. ROTHWELL MANOR PARK BC 12.9.15 Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 15.9.15. Club plays its Captains v Presidents match at 2.30 p.m. RUSHDEN TOWN BC 12.9.15. Meltis BC, Bedford visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 14.9.15. Members visit Wellingborough BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. SWANSPOOL BC 13.9.15. Club plays its Australian Pairs competition at 2.0 p.m. THRAPSTON BC 13.9.15. Wellingborough OG’s BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. WELLINGBOROUGH BC 12.9.15. Members visit Kislingbury BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 13.9.15. Club hosts the BN County League Finals at 9.30 a.m. 14.9.15. Rushden Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. 15.9.15. Members visit Olney BC for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m. WELLINGBOROUGH OLD GRAMMARIANS BC 13.9.15. Members visit Thrapston BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.
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EXTRA NORTHANTS CRICKET LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION Horton House CC - 1st XI Vs Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 190 for 7 (53.1 overs) ‘t’ 189 for 7 (55.0 overs) ‘b’ Points 22 0 Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI 1 Sean Davis ct Andrew Neate b Ben Wall 73 2 Ewan Cox ct Jordan King b Thomas Knibbs 5 3 Callum Berrill not out 73 4 Greig Hofbauer*† ct Thomas Knibbs b Ben Wall 3 5 Drew Brierley run out (Thomas Knibbs) 13 6 Tom Austwick b Thomas Knibbs 1 7 Adam Nunn st Jordan King b Ben Wall 1 8 Chris Goode ct Joe Moxham b Ben Wall 13 9 Primesh Patel not out 0 10 Jack Carroll did not bat 11 Will Sneath did not bat Extras 7 Total 189 Wickets 7 Overs 55 Horton House CC - 1st XI 1 Richard Falkner b Will Sneath 40 2 C MacDonnell ct Greig Hofbauer b Jack Carroll 44 3 Akash Shah ct Primesh Patel b Chris Goode 8 4 Elliott Ruff ct Will Sneath b Sean Davis 19 5 Joe Moxham run out (Greig Hofbauer) 28 6 Andrew Neate* lbw b Chris Goode 32 7 Ben Wall b Chris Goode 7 8 Jordan King† not out 3 9 Adam Smith not out 0 10 Thomas Knibbs did not bat 11 Stephen Finch did not bat Extras 9 Total 190 Wickets 7 Overs 53.1
Rushden Town CC - 1st XI Vs Wollaston CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 239 for 9 (55 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 107 for 10 (25.2 overs) Points 30 4 Rushden Town CC - 1st 1 Ben Paine b Jameson Coutts 0 2 Mikey Phillips† lbw b Jameson Coutts 47 3 Chanaka Ruwansiri b Jameson Coutts 39 4 Christian Davis ct Jameson Coutts b John Pike 68 5 Luke Spears b Jameson Coutts 1 6 Simon Branston* b Jameson Coutts 11 7 Sam Kumar ct & b Jameson Coutts 1 8 Oliver Warwick not out 41 9 M H Ansari ct John Pike b Steve Musgrave 21 10 Simon Childs run out (Unsure) 5 11 James Gaul did not bat Extras 5 Total 239 Wickets 9 Overs 55 Wollaston CC - 1st XI 1 Nicholas Mosey lbw b James Gaul 0 2 Matthew Jones ct Mikey Phillips b Simon Branston 5 3 Mark Ralph lbw b Simon Branston 5 4 Tom Howes b Simon Branston 24 5 Steve Musgrave b Simon Childs 40 6 Christopher Perry* lbw b Simon Childs 2 7 Jameson Coutts ct Christian Davis b M H Ansari 7 8 Mark Carter† b Mudassar Hussain Ansari 4 9 Simon Driver lbw b Simon Childs 11 10 John Pike lbw b Mudassar Hussain Ansari 0 11 Nathan Richards not out 0 Extras 9 Total 107 Wickets all out Overs 25.2
Rushton CC - 1st XI Vs Brixworth CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 130 for 9 (55.0 overs) 212 for 9 (55.0 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ Points 2 5 Brixworth CC - 1st XI 1 James Jarvis ct A Reynoldson b Marcus Steed 33 2 Alex Lacey b Adil Arif 10 3 T Worthington* ct & b Bradley Armer 31 4 Will Thomas ct A Reynoldson b Marcus Steed 10 5 Paul Blakemore ct & b Bradley Armer 61 6 Henry Timm b Bradley Armer 19 7 Robert Dow run out (Daniel Bendon) 16 8 Alex Holmes † ct Daniel Bendon b Bradley Armer 23 9 W Worthington st Jake Bindley b A Reynoldson 1 10 Ashley Morris not out 0 11 Richard Foster not out 1 Extras 7 Total 212 Wickets 9 Overs 55 Rushton CC - 1st XI 1 Daniel McGovern ct Alex Holmes b Ashley Morris 4 2 Bradley Armer ct Alex Holmes b Ashley Morris 11 3 Andrew Reynoldson not out 73 4 Daniel Bendon* ct Alex Holmes b Ashley Morris 9 5 Marcus Steed ct Will Thomas b Ashley Morris 4 6 Jake Bindley† ct Alex Holmes b Ashley Morris 0 7 Adil Arif run out (Ashley Morris) 13 8 Afaq Babar ct T Worthington b Richard Foster 1 9 Sam Malton b Alex Lacey 3 10 Joe Malton ct W Worthington b Robert Dow 5 11 Ben Williamson not out 0 Extras 7 Total 130 Wickets 9 Overs 55
Isham CC - 1st XI Vs Wellingborough Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 47 for 10 (29.1 overs) ‘t’ 136 for 10 (46.3 overs) ‘b’ Points 5 30 Wellingborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Richard Curtis ct Tim Robinson b Dean Adam 16 2 James McDermott lbw b Dean Adam 12 3 Tim Coleman b Jake Wilson 49 4 James Howes* ct Dean Adam b Andrew Law 6 5 Cameron Ross lbw b Andrew Law 6 6 Connor Gates b Jake Wilson 6 7 Darren Trotter† ct Chris Harrison b Jake Wilson 13 8 Karl Tapp ct Jake Wilson b Damien Conyard 5 9 Sam Owen not out 0 10 Kyle Awbery ct Marcus Telford b Damien Conyard 3 11 Ryan Awbery ct Damien Conyard b Jake Wilson 2 Extras 18 Total 136 Wickets all out Overs 46.3 Isham CC - 1st XI 1 Tim Robinson ct Sam Owen b Karl Tapp 4 2 Elliott James run out (Connor Gates) 0 3 Chris Harrison† lbw b Karl Tapp 9 4 Simon Court ct Darren Trotter b Karl Tapp 10 5 Dean Adam ct & b Sam Owen 1 6 Jake Wilson ct Kyle Awbery b Karl Tapp 1 7 George Chudley* not out 9 8 Marcus Telford ct Ryan Awbery b Sam Owen 0 9 Damien Conyard b Sam Owen 0 10 Brandon Hawker b Sam Owen 3 11 Andrew Law b Sam Owen 4 Extras 6 Total 47 Wickets all out Overs 29.1
Weekley & Warkton CC - 1st XI Vs Old Wellingburians CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 184 for 6 (50 overs) ‘b’ 185 for 5 (32.5 overs) ‘t’ Points 8 22 Weekley & Warkton CC - 1st XI 1Sam Palmer*† ct Matthew Ingram b G R J Napier 57 2 Jacob Palmer ct Unsure b G R J Napier 18 3 Joe Bailey st Matthew Ingram b Simon Marriott 38 4 Andy Stanley run out (Unsure) 3 5 Reg Griggs b Nehal Patel 43 6 James Smith ct Unsure b Simon Marriott 7 7 Samuel Peasnall not out 8 8 Matthew Cortese not out 1 9 Dave Walklate did not bat 10 William Patrick did not bat 11 Chris Payne did not bat Extras 9 Total 184 Wickets 6 Overs 50 Old Wellingburians CC - OWCC - 1st XI 1 M Ingram*† ct Chris Payne b James Smith 0 2 Umar Iqbal b Matthew Cortese 1 3 John Bowers ct Matthew Cortese b William Patrick 83 4 Nehal Patel not out 78 5 W M J Tatman lbw b Jacob Palmer 0 6 J Mehmood ct James Smith b William Patrick 16 7 Simon Denton not out 0 8 Karim Prince did not bat 9 George Richard John Napier did not bat 10 Simon Marriott did not bat 11 Richard Denton did not bat Extras 7 Total 185 Wickets 5 Overs 32.5
Kettering Town CC - 1st XI Vs St Crispin & Ryelands CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 242 for 4 (42 overs) ‘b’ 121 for 9 (48 overs) ‘t’ Points 14 2 Kettering Town CC - 1st XI 1 Greg Munro ct Unsure b Matt Rowe 122 2 Pete Bevan† ct Martin Quenby b Matt Rowe 27 3 Rhys Linnell ct Brian Motetzu b Martin Quenby 64 4 Guven Kooner ct Martin Quenby b Matt Rowe 20 5 James Parker not out 3 6 Theo Brooks not out 0 7 James White did not bat 8 Lewis James* did not bat 9 Shivam Popat did not bat 10 Matthew Cannon did not bat 11 Sean Stokes did not bat Extras 6 Total 242 Wickets 4 Overs 42 St Crispin & Ryelands CC - 1st XI 1 Thomas Robotham lbw b M Cannon 35 2 Jake Spencer ct Guven Kooner b Sean Stokes 0 3 Danny Taylor† ct Lewis James b Sean Stokes 2 4 Simon Lee lbw b M Cannon 1 5 Mark Richardson ct Shivam Popat b M Cannon 4 6 Russell Lynch lbw b M Cannon 0 7 Martin Quenby* ct Lewis James b Sean Stokes 25 8 Marcus Broome lbw b Lewis James 21 9 Kyle Smith ct & b Lewis James 1 10 Brian Motetzu not out 1 11 Matt Rowe not out 0 Extras 32 Total 121 Wickets 9 Overs 48
Thrapston CC - 1st XI Vs Horton House CC - 2nd XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 175 for 3 (40 overs) ‘t’ 172 for 10 (49.5 overs) ‘b Points 20 0 Horton House CC - 2nd XI 1 Kiron Das*† ct Henry Cade b Tom McNally 5 2 Jon Swann b Tom McNally 3 3 Alex Mills b G Groenland 4 4 Jonathan Phipps b Ian Johnson 5 5 William Knibbs b Ian Johnson 48 6 Gary Herbert ct Will Groenland b Ian Johnson 15 7 Harry Knibbs b James Pamplin 42 8 Andrew Gosling lbw b Ian Johnson 0 9 Nilesh Jhala b Ian Johnson 9 10 John Friendship-Taylor b Ian Johnson 0 11 Devang Shah not out 23 Extras 18 Total 172 Wickets all out Overs 49.5 Thrapston CC - 1st XI 1 Paul Spicker† ct Harry Knibbs b Devang Shah 62 2 G Groenland ct William Knibbs b Nilesh Jhala 15 3 Will Groenland ct Alex Mills b Nilesh Jhala 0 4 James Pamplin* not out 41 5 William Cade not out 37 6 Mark Palmer did not bat 7 Gareth Pamplin did not bat 8 Henry Cade did not bat 9 Tom McNally did not bat 10 Ian Johnson did not bat 11 Darren Hall did not bat Extras 20 Total 175 Wickets 3 Overs 40
DIVISION ONE Desborough Town CC - 1st XI Vs Loddington & Mawsley CC - 1st XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 100 for 1 (18.5 overs) ‘t’ 97 for 10 (34.0 overs) ‘b’ Points 22 0 Loddington & Mawsley CC - 1st XI 1 Luke Hanley ct Simon Renshaw b Ethan Delargy 5 2 Ranjit Nanda b Siviwe Gidana 1 3 Adam Roberts ct Ethan Delargy b Jamie Delargy 18 4 Josh Plowright b Siviwe Gidana 1 5 Calum Plowright b Siviwe Gidana 0 6 James Coles b Siviwe Gidana 9 7 Chad Balluza not out 12 8 Nicholas Herbert ct Wayne Steed b Jamie Delargy 4 9 Glenn Burgess ct Wayne Steed b Jamie Delargy 0 10 Liam Flecknor ct Wayne Steed b Jamie Delargy 0 11 Harry Dennis-Jones b Lee Pollard 17 Extras 30 Total 97 Wickets all out Overs 34 Desborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Simon Renshaw not out 62 2 Ethan Delargy ct Chad Balluza b H Dennis-Jones 21 3 David Peel not out 13 4 Jamie Delargy did not bat 5 Siviwe Gidana did not bat 6 Sam Harris did not bat 7 Adam King did not bat 8 Malcolm Moody did not bat 9 Lee Pollard did not bat 10 Wayne Steed did not bat 11 Simon West did not bat Extras 4 Total 100 Wickets 1 Overs 18.5
DIVISION TWO Irthlingborough Town CC - 1st XI Vs Stony Stratford CC - 2nd XI Saturday 5th September 2015 Score 156 for 10 (48.3 overs) 171 for 8 (50 overs) ‘b’ Points 0 20 Stony Stratford CC - 2nd XI 1 Sainath Ravikumar lbw b Ben Parsons 3 2 Ben Mitchell† ct Alex McDonald b Ben Parsons 14 3 Graham Simpson ct Alex McDonald b Ben Parsons 81 4 P Chandran ct Mathew Ellis b Ben Parsons 3 5 Kevin Wijesinghe ct Mathew Ellis b Neil White 1 6 Varun Kale lbw b Terry Butt 14 7 Andrew Miller ct Ashley Doggett b Ben Parsons 29 8 Oswin Peter b Alex McDonald 1 9 Ben Arnold not out 0 10 Sam Sibley not out 3 11 Neil Allen* did not bat Extras 22 Total 171 Wickets 8 Overs 50 Irthlingborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Ashley Doggett* b K Wijesinghe 21 2 Neil White lbw b G Simpson 32 3 Alex McDonald ct Unsure b K Wijesinghe 0 4 Chirag Mandaviya lbw b G Simpson 0 5 Jon Potkins lbw b Oswin Peter 17 6 Sam Knight b Oswin Peter 6 7 Ross Coles ct Unsure b Ben Arnold 29 8 Ben Parsons b K Wijesinghe 21 9 Terry Butt run out (Unsure) 2 10 Mathew Ellis† lbw b Ben Arnold 0 11 James Stevenson not out 2 Extras 26 Total 156 Wickets all out Overs 48.3
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EXTRA LOCAL FOOTBALL Northants Combination Leagues
Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combination
Saturday, 5 September
Premier Division sponsored by
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MDH Teamwear Northants Combination Football League 2015-2016 Season Saturday, 5 September Premier Divison Clipston Harpole Milton Moulton Roade
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Divison 1 Burton United Corby Eagles Kettering Orchard Park Weedon Wellingborough Rising Sun Wollaston Victoria
2-3 1-3 2-3 0-1 4-6 A-A
Corby Pegasus Wootton St George Spratton Gretton AFC Corby Shamrock Medbourne
Division 2 Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ James King Blisworth Res Kislingbury Weldon United Reserves Wellingborough Aztecs
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Division 3 Corby Kingswood Corby Strip Mills Finedon Falcons Mereway Stanwick Rovers Wellingborough Gleneagles
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Division 4 AFC Corby Shamrock Res 1-1 Corby Pegasus Reserves 3-1 Corby United 2-3 Daventry Drayton Grange Res 0 - 1 Desborough & Rothwell U Res 2 - 1
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Division 5 Daventry Rangers Finedon Volta Reserves Higham Town Reserves
Corby Domino FC FotoGold Corby United Reserves
2-2 0-6 2-2
Five years of sailing celebrated
Kettering Town Ladies & Girls Section
New Players
Kettering Town’s Ladies and Girls Development teams are looking for new players ahead of the 2015/16 season. Ladies Training (16-Year-Olds and over) take place on every Thursday, between 7pm and 8:30pm at Kettering Leisure Village Girls Youth Training (10-15 yearolds) takes place every Monday between 6pm and 7pm at Kettering Leisure Village. To book a place, please contact Youth Academy Director Jason Thurland on 07969 864328 or email jason.thurland@ketteringtownfc.com
Duston Garage Premier Division James King Blisworth keep themselves in the top spot after beating Clipston 4-1. Corby S&L Khalsa put up a good fight against top of the table contenders Harpole, who just managed to edge a 2-1 defeat over Khalsa. Khalsa goal from: Sean Fraser. Harpole goals from: Daniel Surridge and Thomas Waldock. Milton had an impressive 5-1 win over Ringstead Rangers who are struggling to get off the starting blocks. Milton goals from: Nathan Cook, Matthew Murphy, Robert Turner x2 and sub Robert Harrison. Moulton hosted Kettering Nomads who fought out a close game ending with the visitors Nomads, taking the points 4-3. Roade made home advantage count and beat Earls Barton United 2-1. Earls Barton goal from: Daniel Stewart. Heyford Athletic made the trip to Stanion United worthwhile by bringing home the points after a 4-2 win. Heyford goals from: Tommy Messinger and Zach Pugh-Brooks x3. Weldon United keep themselves close to the top of the table after a 3-1 win over Daventry Drayton Grange. Duston Garage Division 1 Corby Pegasus continue with their strong start to the season with a 3-2 win over Burton United. Pegasus goals from: Ben Urquhart and Jordan Middleton x2. Corby Eagles found Wootton St George too strong for them and were beaten 3-1. Spratton travelled away to Kettering Orchard Park and were not left disappointed after a 3-2 win left them bringing home the points. Spratton goals from: Curtis Scarth and Daniel Crask x2. Orchard Park goals from: Steven Smith x2. Weedon are still to add some points to the league table after suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Gretton. Wellingborough Rising Sun hosted AFC Corby Shamrock in a close game full of goals, but it was the visitors Shamrock who came out on top after a 6-4 win. Duston Garage Division 2 Corby Locomotives made the long trip over to Bugbrooke ‘A’ and came home empty handed as Bugbrooke took the spoils with a 3-1 win, keeping Locomotives rooted to bottom of the table. A Shaun Daly hat trick for Bugbrooke ‘A’. James King Blisworth Reserves played host to Kettering Park Rovers who did not come away disappointed with a well-earned 1-1 draw. Sam Anderson scoring Blisworth’s goal Kislingbury found that the visitors Desborough & Rothwell United had a little too much experience for them and the visitors came away winners 2-1. Desborough & Rothwell Goals from: Geoff Butler and Sam Norton. Kislingbury goal from: Bradley York. The match of the Division was between Wel-
don United Reserves and Roade Reserves with the game finishing 5-5 after 90 minutes, both teams always looking to launch an attack. Wellingborough Aztecs kept up the pressure on League leaders Desborough & Rothwell with another win over Moulton Reserves by a 2-0 score. West Haddon Albion made home advantage count with a 2-1 victory over Woodford Wolves to keep them in 4th place in the table. Duston Garage Division 3 Corby Kingwood recorded their second win to keep them in 5th spot with a 2-1 win over visitors Grange Park Rangers by a 5-2 home win. Corby Strip Mills could not make home advantage count with the visitors AFC Houghton Magna coming out winners by 2-0. Houghton Magna goals from: Tom Burston and Ian Dickson. Finedon Falcons had an entertaining game against Corby Ravens with Falcons just taking the spoils with a 3-2 win to leave them in second place on goal difference. Mereway made it 4wins from 4 games to lift themselves to the top of the table with a 2-0 home win against a much improved Irthlingborough Town. Stanwick Rovers are having a very tough time this season and are finding their young side are not quite strong enough after going down 7-0 to Wilby. Wellingborough Gleneagles played host to JLB FC and it was the visitors that came away with all 3 points winning 6-2. JLB oals from: Daniel Jennings x4 and Colin Mowbray x2. Duston Garage Division 4 AFC Shamrock Reserves fought out for a hard earned draw against Bugbrooke ‘B’ with the score finishing 1-1 after 90 minutes. Bugbrooke ‘B’ goal from: Callum Smith. Corby Pegasus Reserves had a hard fought game against a very determined Brixworth Reserves with the home side winning 3-1. Pegasus Reserves goals from: Josh Young x2 and Paul Ridge 1. Brixworth goal from: Joseph Westbrook. Corby United had a very hard tussle against Stanion United Reserves and just lost out to the visitors by the odd goal Stanion United Reserves winning 3-2. Goals for Corby United from: Luke Heath and Stefan Earle. Gretton Reserves made the long trip to Daventry Drayton Grange Reserves worthwhile coming home with all 3 points with a 1-0 win with a goal from Alex Booth. Desborough & Rothwell United Reserves had a hard fought game against Weldon United ‘A’ just managing a 2-1 victory with 2 goals from Jordan Beardsworth. Earls Barton United Reserves and Harpole Reserves could not be separated after 90 minutes with the score finishing 1-1.Hapoles goal coming from Billy Lawrence. Duston Garage Division 5 Corby Domino made the long trip to Daventry Rangers and came away with a 2-2 draw with Sean Hamblin scoring both goals for Daventry Rangers.
WATER SPORT FOR ALL: Chairman Roy Child with treasurer Priscilla Davies on their way to the second spot. Photo courtesy of Anne Yates.
ABILITY once again proved to have no boundaries as Northampton Sailability hosted its fifth annual Sail 4 Gold Regatta at Pitsford Reservoir over the bank holiday. More than 20 sailors, both those with disabilities and able-bodied, in 14 boats took to the water on the Saturday for what has become a popular mainstay on the Northampton Sailability calendar since it was first run in celebration prior to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2011. Some 200 people of all ages and across the whole spectrum of physical and learning disabilities regularly sail with Northampton Sailability, as part of RYA Sailability, the national programme run by sailing’s national governing body encouraging and supporting people with a wide and diverse range of abilities to get into sailing. The Sail for Gold Regatta traditionally
marks the end of the Northampton Sailability racing season and gives the group’s volunteers the chance to engage in some competitive racing with the sailors with disabilities whom they support throughout the summer. Allan Henson, who first introduced the Sail for Gold Regatta to Northampton Sailability, once again took the friendly bragging rights with overall victory, while the group’s chairman, Roy Child, sailing with treasurer Priscilla Davies, finished second. Roy said: “When we devised the event we wanted to make sure that everyone could participate, whatever their ability. For example, we deliberately chose to have short races so that those with limited stamina could enter. “We also agreed that our success criteria, apart from great feedback, of course, would be seeing members and helpers in podium positions. I’m thrilled.”
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Two points from nine sees Steelmen drop It has been a fortnight of mixed fortunes for Corby Town. They picked up just two points from their three fixtures and dropped down to ninth place in the Vanarama National League North. The Steelmen began the Bank Holiday weekend by making a first ever visit to Lowestoft, reputedly the most easterly point of the country. They found themselves a goal behind early on but fought back to lead 2-1 with goals by Spencer WeirDaley and Ashley Sammons. Corby also had two goals disallowed before Lowestoft scored with just four minutes remaining to earn a share of the
Steelmen’s fourth away fixture of the season and all four have ended in draws. There have been two pieces of good news. Firstly, it was revealed that Kabongo Tshimanga’s loan from MK Dons had been extended until November 8th. Then came the announcement that midfield man Ashley Sammons had been voted the Vanarama National League North Player of the Month for August after scoring six goals in six games. Less welcome was the injury TOUGH ON THE WAY UP: Top, Gary Mulligan celebrates. Above, all very friendly at corners. Pictures Peter Short suffered by Anton Brown at Lowestoft which ruled him out of the next two games. Stratford Town 2 Kettering Town 1. Saturday 5th September Report Dave Tilley Kettering were much improved after A second half winner from Rob Thompson-Brown cost Kettering the restart but Marcus Law’s men were dear as they were beaten 2-1 at Strat- to go home empty handed as ThompNorth Greenford United 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3 Southern League Division One 5th September son-Brown had the final say on the hour ford Town on Saturday. AFC Rushden & Diamonds moved to the top goalbound volley after 83 minutes to seal the win. The Poppies found their rhythm in mark when he fired beyond Enol OrManager Andy Peaks made two enforced changes the first half and went ahead when Gary donez, from inside the area. of the Southern League Division One Central after a comeback victory over lowly North to the side which had defeated Bedford Town 2-0 on Mulligan headed in James Brighton’s It had been all Kettering in the game Bank Holiday Monday, as Delroy Gordon and Court- cross, on 18 minutes. Greenford on Saturday afternoon. who were guilty of missing several good Diamonds struggled for the majority of the ney Herbert missed out. Brad Harris came in at right Four minutes later, things turned chances whilst camped in the host’s opening period and deservedly fell behind in the back and Elliot Lamb-Johnson on the right wing. sour for the visitors as Andy Gooding half, but Stratford did flex their muscle The Diamonds were very far from their best in a chopped down Thompson-Brown in on rare counter-attacks as The Poppies 20th minute when a short Sam Brown backpass saw Matt Finlay’s attempted clearance charged below-par opening period, but the clinical nature the box and Edwin Ahenkorah levelled tasted their fourth defeat of the season. down by George Moore and the ball roll into the they showed by scoring with their only chance of from twelve yards. Report Craig Turnbull unguarded net. The hosts looked dangerous with the half along with their ability to raise the tempo the interplay between their forwards and midfield and standard of performance in the second period and they created a couple of half chances from was still pleasing. The three points was what the this, but Rushden equalised four minutes be- team set out to attain and that they did, and the Holmer Green 2 Wellingborough 7. Newman completed the first half talfore the break as Tommy Berwick latched onto a importance of the victory was highlighted fur- Monday 7th September FA Vase ly in the 45th minute. Brown long throw and cushioned a volley into the ther by Aylesbury throwing away a two goal lead Jake Newman again took top Holmer rallied in the secat home to Fleet which helps the Diamonds move billing with a five goal haul far corner of the goal. ond half with goals from Dean The Diamonds flew out the traps in the second into first place in the league table. They have also as the Doughboys made Vase Powles after 57 and 62 minhalf and were ahead within a minute of the whistle, set a new club record for the amount of games un- progress. utes. as Lamb-Johnson latched onto a clearance on the beaten, which has now reached 28 in all competiNewman ensured there was Newman gave Wellingboredge of the box and slammed a shot into the top tions and dates back to the 10th January. North ough the lead on the quarter no home fightback though, corner with the aid of a slight deflection. The tem- Greenford belied their second to bottom league hour but appeared to be in scoring after 80, 84 and 90 po and rhythm were notably intensified and more standing with this performance and can be might- danger of being upstaged by minutes. fluent in this second period for Diamonds, and ily pleased with their efforts. Diamonds’ travel to Nathan Burrows who scored Doughboys are now away they managed to avoid a nervy final few minutes Bedfont & Feltham FC in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying the next two for the Doughboys to Raunds Town in the next when Scott Joseph flicked home a Claudiu Hoban Round next Saturday. Report Ollie Mortimer round. after 21 and 32 minutes. points. On Bank Holiday Monday the Steelmen took on Solihull Borough at Steel Park and suffered their first competitive home defeat since November 29th 2014. Weir-Daley was again on target for Corby but the league leaders struck three times in reply to bring the 17game unbeaten run on home soil to an end. Last Saturday Corby were away to Gainsborough Trinity and picked up a point from a 1-1 draw. The Steelmen again found themselves behind but a foul on Kurtis Revan produced a penalty which was converted by Greg Mills. This was the
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