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ISSUE 80 17 JULY 2015

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GRACE OF GOD Staff who cared for baby Grace are thanked via series of sermons

GRACEFUL GIFT: Robin McEwen presents the cheque to staff nurse Hannah Smith with family and staff members, from left, Laura Evison, Ray Evison, Hannah and Grace Brown, Sue Evison, Sara Hale, Andrea Hobbs, Andrea Rottler and Venkatadri Sampat.

Cleaning up to curb crime AN area of Kettering that had become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, graffiti and street drinkers, has been given a new lease of life – thanks to the efforts of local people.

Inspired by television programmes such as DIY SOS, police officers from Kettering joined residents, businesses and members of the fire service to improve the corner of Mill Road and Linden Avenue.

Using plants, flowers and gardening supplies donated by local companies, the team transformed the run-down part of town into a haven for the community.

Sergeant Megan Sae-Thang, who helped organise the clean-up, said: “This area was a trouble-spot for crime.

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A GRATEFUL family has thanked local hospital staff for the life of a tiny baby – by raising cash for the special care unit at Kettering in a sponsored 11-day sermon tour.

More than £2,500 is being shared among four charities by Methodist outreach worker Robin McEwen and his family. Mr McEwen chose the special care baby unit (SCBU) at Kettering General Hospital as one of the chosen charities because his granddaughter, Grace Brown, was treated there for the first 19 days of her life.

The family also supported Lincoln County Hospital where Grace received treatment and Hertfordshire MIND and Air Ambulance – all four organisations received approximately £600.

Mr McEwen, from Hemel Hempstead, said: “We wanted to raise some money as a thank you to various people for the way they have supported our family.

“First of all was because of the support we got from the Special Care Baby Units at Kettering General Hospital and Lincoln County – not just for Grace but also for her mum and dad, Hannah and James, at a worrying time.

“The unit was amazing and we came to Kettering to say a personal thank you to all the staff.

“I also wanted to thank people for the support I have received from the air ambulance, following a motorbike accident, and from MIND. “To fundraise we decided on an 11-day sermon tour of Methodist Churches in our network. This was also 275 years on from sermons delivered by our founder, John Wesley, on the subject of Grace – so we also felt that was appropriate.”

SCBU matron, Janet Ford, said: “This is a fantastic contribution and we are very grateful to Mr McEwen and his family for their support.

“We are putting the money towards improving the overnight accommodation we can offer on our unit for parents. We currently have two rooms and are expanding this to four.”

We regularly saw anti-social behaviour there and reports of things like graffiti and street drinking.“By working together with the community to improve the site, we hope we’ll be able to get rid of the problems in the area and create a real community facility for the future.”

The project is part of Northamptonshire Police’s Futures Programme, which is designed to tackle crime, improve the quality of life for residents and improve the way the Force works with the community and local businesses.

Companies and organisations that donated plants, tools and manpower for the gardening makeover include B&Q, RICOH, HSS, Ise Garden Centre, The Phoenix Resource Centre and Kettering Borough Council.

MAKE-OVER: Police, fire and locals rescue a run-down part of town.

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Going for gold!

AMID glorious summer sunshine, local youngsters took part in the magnificent finale of the 2015 Northamptonshire School Games programme last Thursday.

Victorious among the gold medal winners were the High 5 Netball team from Isham Primary School (pictured). Results and more pictures are on page 21

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Made In Corby: ‘astonishing –bravo – encore!’

LOCAL CHILDREN (and teachers) are currently de-mob happy, looking forward to their summer break – the one parents dread as they juggle child care with work commitments.

In my youth, summer days stretched delightfully ahead full of fun and games and the warm sun always shone – well, that’s how I remember it. The only drenching I recall is when we went camping . . . what a lark that was!

As kids, we always found something to keep us busy and out of the house for hours on end, but the world was perhaps a simpler place back then with fewer cars on the streets we played in and less expectation of organised activities. We made our own entertainment – we had to!

As parents, we were plagued by the words “I’m bored” which filled the summers as our children draped themselves lethargically across our living rooms.

But now, as grandparents, it seems there is no excuse for modern youth to be bored – schools and clubs remain open to run summer camps; galleries, museums, gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and theatres up and down the land lay on a range of activities to keep our little darlings amused throughout the six-week break. It’s local government policy to keep idle hands busy and out of mischief. Good thinking!

In our region there is plenty to do. Check out our Extra Time leisure pages, starting on page 11.

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IT was billed as a unique and dynamic collaboration between acclaimed theatre company Frantic Assembly and the people of Corby; a piece of theatre celebrating the life and times of the town as part of a three-year cycle of new arts activity by the Made In Corby team – funded by

Arts Council England as part of its Creative People & Places programme.

The Made in Corby consortium includes Groundwork Northamptonshire

(the accountable body), Corby Cube Theatre Trust, Corby Community Arts, Corby Unity and Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership.

I WENT to see this with an open mind and, to be honest, not expecting too much, but I came away dumbstruck by the choreography and sound system which complemented this production, giving it a non-stop performance that kept me totally hooked for every minute it was on.

It just was not possible to work out who were the ten Corby performers and who were the theatre performers – the story was so tight, so professional!

For me, it was shades of The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm Road. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I was truly transported back, then forward, in time

– the superb lighting faultlessly slotted into the dancers’ routines/ It was the best £15 I never had to spend (I had a comp ticket) since I’ve lived in Corby!

This is a true mark of maturity for the town.

The audience was very varied and I felt extremely comfortable – at times I was almost seduced into getting up and joining in! It absolutely is what Corby needs more of, but we need to be doing this ourselves and this performance clearly showed that, with the right direction, we have the performers and the talent in our town to make this happen.

Marian Anderson from Made In Corby has been in overdrive trying to get me along to see it, to the point of me nearly unfriending her on Facebook, but I am so glad she succeeded – ‘Thank you, Marian!’

In the foyer, I was talking to Corby’s local poet, Spike, who had also been to the afternoon matinee and I thought maybe he had wangled a free ticket for the evening, but no! I can see exactly why he went to see it again. Bravo to everyone involved – an epiphany for me – thank you! Even at the age of 68 I can still be astonished by the people of Corby.

Encore . . . encore! * Read Tom’s latest column on page 10.

WELL DONE: Ten local performers were selected to join the cast of ‘No Way Back’. In the back row, from left, are Gordon Ritchie, Sam Gooding, Neil Bettles (Frantic Assembly), India Martin, Johnny Cruickshank and Jonnie Riordan (Frantic Assembly).

Front row, from left – Kelly Golding (Frantic Assembly), Lisa Shepherd, Natalie Chisholm, Nikki Hammond, Stacey Miller, Louise Slaven, Maureen Gallacher and Steph Connell (Frantic Assembly).

Facelift for park after children drive grant request A PARK in Kettering park has just received a major facelift ready for the school summer holidays.

Grafton Street Park has a host of new children’s play equipment and, coming shortly, dog agility equipment and a new five-a-side football area, after Kettering Borough Council secured a grant of £49,000.

The award from WREN, a notfor-profit business that awards cash to community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, will mean that work on the project will be totally completed this summer.

The project for the park follows a community consultation led by the children from St Andrews Primary School under the Little Ambassadors scheme, which seeks to empower children to make positive changes to their communities. Children from the school presented their ideas to the Mayor of Kettering and also helped write the funding application.

The new play area includes a wide variety of equipment with rope swings, an Aeroskate, a rope based rotating cone climber and a cantilever swing aimed more at youngsters, as well as a

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The musical play No Way Back starred ten local residents of Corby – the home town of co-founder and artistic director Scott Graham and its associate director Neil Bettles.

When the curtain went up at the Corby Cube last week, our correspondent Tom Bingham – himself a Corby man and lover of the arts – was there.

PUPIL POWER: The idea for the makeover came from The Little Ambassadors at St Andrews Primary School, who helped write the funding application.

selection of fitness equipment with parallel bars, monkey bars, three-tier pull-up bars and an obstacle course/fitness trail. The park will also receive two five-aside goals to create a new football area to further encourage healthy play activities.

Other works to improve the park include a separate dog walking area complete with some dog agility equipment. The council will also prune trees to open up sightlines through the park to improve the safety of all users.

Peter Cox, managing director of WREN said: “WREN is committed to funding projects that make a real difference to local communities, children and families. The Grafton Street Park project will provide a fantastic space for local people to get outdoors, get fit and have some fun. We’re delighted to support Kettering Borough Council to make this happen and were delighted to receive an application that part users themselves had helped write.”

Brenda Easton, from Inspiring Neighbourhoods, who deliver the Little Ambassadors project, added: “You cannot imagine the look on the children’s faces when we announced to them that all the hard work they contributed will result in them getting their new park. There is no greater reward than seeing children achieve and exceed their expectations.”

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Meet county’s top cop

A NEW chief constable has been announced to take over at the helm of Northamptonshire Police.

Simon Edens, the outgoing deputy chief constable of Leicestershire Police, was nominated by Police and Crime Commissioner Adam Simmonds.

Mr Edens, who has been offered a five-year contract, is taking over from Chief Constable Adrian Lee, who has been running the Force since October 2009. Mr Lee is retiring this month, after completion of his 30 years’ service.

The appointment comes after a rigorous assessment process that included a ‘question time’ event – the first time that has ever been trialled by a UK police force – in which officers and staff were able to put questions to the four shortlisted candidates.

Adam Simmonds said: “The process for recruiting and selecting the next chief constable for Northamptonshire has been demanding for all the candidates.

“They were assessed and tested and interviewed more than once and all staff and officers given the opportunity to meet them in a pioneering ‘question time’ event.

“Every candidate rose to the challenges they faced.

Each one demonstrated great capacity and capability and I was impressed by them all.

“However, only one person can be chief constable and I have asked Simon Edens to lead the Force through the next period.

“Simon is an authentic leader with experience in five forces, a vision for the future and a desire to help me see Northamptonshire as the safest place in England.

“He will also ensure the top team models a progressive inclusive culture. The next five years will be demanding for policing and, with Simon at the helm, I am confident about Northamptonshire’s future.”

Mr Edens has been deputy chief constable at Leicestershire since May 2012. Before that he was assistant chief constable at West Mercia Police, later becoming closely involved in that force’s strategic alliance with Warwickshire, heading up local policing across two force areas. After beginning his policing

It’s finally here – the long and eagerly-awaited arrival of the Savoy multiplex cinema in Corby, as it throws open its doors to the public today. The cinema has fired up its six screens to offer the latest releases for local film-goers, including Mission Impossible, Inside Out, Fantastic Four, Pixels, The Man from Uncle and The Maze Runner Scorch Trials. So, to celebrate the arrival of the fully digital cinema, featuring the latest audio-visual technology and with screen one offering a premier experience via the very latest Dolby Atmos sound system,

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Bulls attack: three interviewed OFFICERS investigating an incident at West Lodge Park Farm in Desborough – in which a cow shed was broken into and a number of bulls attacked – would like to thank local people for their help and support.

An appeal for witnesses was shared widely on social media and via this newspaper, and a number of people subsequently offered information.

As a result, officers spoke to three teenage boys in connection with the incident and the investigation is continuing.

The incident happened between 11.30am on Saturday June 20 and 6.30am the next morning, when approximately 14 bull calves were attacked and injured.

Anyone else who has information can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Arrests after shooting in Rushden TWO men from Rushden have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident involving two other men – one of whom was taken to hospital with a back injury that was not said to be life-threatening.

The incident occurred in Hayway, Rushden, on Sunday July 5.

An 18-year-old was arrested NEW ROLE: Above, Simon Edens moving from Leicestershire to Northamptonshire to take over from Chief Constable Adrian Lee, who has retired. career with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, he then served for 17 years with Cambridgeshire, rising to the post of chief superintendent, leading the force’s change programme.

He said: “This was a very challenging process so I’m delighted to have been appointed as the preferred candidate for chief constable of Northamptonshire Police.

“I’m looking forward very much to working with Adam Simmonds, the leadership team and all the officers, staff and volunteers at Northamptonshire Police as we strive to become the safest county in England.”

Mr Edens is expected to take up his new role at some point this summer.

we’re giving away a set of cinema tickets for four. This prize also includes a meal for four at brand new restaurant RBW – on the cinema site - which specialises in ribs, burgers and wings. With menu items including tender ribs, legendary burgers and sticky buffalo wings – it’s a prize package not to be missed.

With a 900-person capacity and spacious stadium-style seating and restaurants including Nandos, Spur RBW and Prezzo already open - the former Tresham College site is set to become Corby’s entertainment hub.

on Monday July 6 and a 22-yearold the following morning. Both men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were put in police custody.

Anyone with any information can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101, or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Was hired white van used in theft?

POLICE are investigating a burglary that took place in St Andrews Lane, Cranford.

Offenders broke into a house sometime between Tuesday June 30 and Saturday July 4 and attempted to take radiators and electrical items.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area

around that time.

They would particularly like to speak to a white man in his early 20s, who was wearing a white shirt and driving a white hire van in the area.

Witnesses, or anyone with information about this incident, can contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 111 555.

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A weekend of events marked Armed Forces Day in Rushden Speak out to stop scams

A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: Pictured above, the town mayor, Cllr Kaye Rawlins, cut the tape marking the beginning of the day and later Bobby Crick played the Last Post.

Parade, poppies and an honour walk RESIDENTS of Rushden were out in force to celebrate our Armed Forces with a weekend packed with events last month.

The weekend commenced with an intercadet tug-of-war competition, with ‘Montague 1’ winning the Army Cadet Force final and ‘T.S. Diamond 1’ winning the Sea Cadet Competition.

Trophies were presented by Rushden Deputy Mayor Tracey Smith.

The official opening of the celebration took place first thing on Saturday morning and was marked by Rushden Town Mayor Kaye Rawlins cutting the tape and saying a few words. It not only signalled the beginning of the weekend, but also the start of the Royal British Legion (RBL) Honour Walk.

This year’s celebration acknowledges the events that took place during the 1914-18 war and, to mark this, the local primary schools combined to make more than 440 poppies; each one was named and recognises the sacrifice made by Rushden people who lost their lives as a result of conflict during the last 115 years.

These poppies can be seen at Rushden Station as they combine to form the poppy garden.

The parade was honoured to be joined by two Chelsea pensioners, Bert Mayle and Derek Walters BEM, along with veterans, cadets and reenactor groups. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was supposed to complete a fly-past, but sadly the poor weather led to its cancellation.

A number of VIPs visited alongside Cllr Kaye Rawlins (Rushden Town Mayor), with the salute being taken by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blomfield TD, chairman of the East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association.

On completion of the parade, and on the laying of the final poppy, the last post was played and visitors respected one minute’s silence.

There were many static displays along with the trains steaming up. ‘Troops Trucks and Stores’ joined in with a selection of WW2 vehicles ranging from jeeps to supply trucks and representatives arrived from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and RAF, Keith Hill with a selection of his prints, RBL Riders, Northants Model Makers and many more.

The weekend concluded on the Sunday with a Service of Remembrance at the Heritage Chapel, HONOURED GUESTS: Chelsea Pensioners where Major Jake Baker read Colonel Bernard Bert Mayle and Derek Walters BEM joined the Vann’s Victoria Cross citation. parade.

A TIME TO REMEMBER: Above, Rushden Deputy Mayor Tracey Smith with the army cadet team and their trophy and presenting the award to sea cadets. Above right, Mayor Kaye Rawlins inspected the troops.

RESIDENTS are being urged to expose scams and help stop more people from falling prey to clever cons that fleece them of thousands of pounds.

This month is Scams Awareness Month and the campaign aims to highlight how scams continue to flourish when people stay silent.

Northamptonshire Trading Standards says figures show less than five per cent of victims report scams to the authorities, so officers are encouraging residents to report suspicious activities and get help.

Scams come in every form, from doorstep double-glazing sales to online investment offers. People may be targeted with ‘vishing’ calls where a fraudster impersonates their bank to collect their bank details, or by bogus companies offering computer services.

Online scams include dodgy job adverts and offers for goods and services, while mail scams may ask victims to pay a fee in order to claim their winnings from a prize draw they haven’t entered.

The Scams Awareness Month campaign is asking people to keep two things in mind when they receive an unsolicited approach or when they are looking for goods or services: don’t be rushed and don’t be hushed.

Cllr André González de Savage, county council cabinet member for strategic infrastructure, economic growth and public protection, said: “Scams thrive on silence. Fraudsters know that victims are often too ashamed to share what happened to them, meaning that scams can continue to spread unchecked.

“We’re urging people to lift the lid on scams and start talking about suspicious email, junk mail, online ads or door-to-door sellers.

“Scams are run by professional con artists and it can be very hard to know what to look out for. Our advice is that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you’re contacted out of the blue, be on your guard and never give your bank details out unless you are certain you know who the person is and that you can trust them. If you think you have been scammed, contact Citizens Advice for help and report it to Trading Standards by calling Citizens Advice Consumer Service on: 03454 04 05 06.”

Northamptonshire Trading Standards officers work in partnership with the police and charity Age UK Northamptonshire to raise awareness of scams, particularly among vulnerable and elderly people.

Laura Jones, prevention manager for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “There are a number of scams in circulation and we urge people to be mindful when opening emails and letters or taking a phone call from a cold caller.”

Martin Lord, of the Citizens Advice Bureau in Northamptonshire, said: “Our message is clear – be aware, be vigilant and, even if the worse happens, come forward and take advice because the help is out there.”

Burglars strike again

WEEKEND OF EVENTS: Above, youngsters enjoyed the junior honour walk, Troops Trucks and Stores joined the parade (Sue Baker in uniform in the background) and air cadets took part in the honour walk.

DIGNITARIES JOINED THE CROWD: Above, VIP transport for the mayor as crowds followed the parade through the town. Above right, the event was attended by CPO Paul Clarke of the Rushden Sea Cadets.

LATEST police statistics have revealed that thousands of burglaries occur at an address that has previously been targetd by burglers Nearly 100,000 burglaries are repeat offences at the same addresses, security company ADT and independent charity Victim Support reveal.

Around one in 11 (8.6 per cent) of the 1.13 million burglaries recorded by 25 police forces across England and Wales were repeat burglaries, the statistics for 2008 to 2013 show.

Northamptonshire had the highest repeat burglary rate during 2008 to 2013, with nearly one in three (30.3 per cent) in premises that had been targeted at least twice before.

Karen Froggatt, director at independent charity Victim Support said: “Getting burgled once can be devastating, but to be burgled multiple times is, understandably, extremely difficult for victims to recover from.

“Victims tell us that they suffer far more than lost possessions when their home is burgled, they lose their sense of safety in their own homes.”

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Before and after: factory site is transformed A FORMER factory site has been transformed into new affordable homes.

The £3.7m development – called The Leys – of the former electrical goods factory in Wellingborough by housing association Metropolitan has provided 48 new affordable homes for local families.

The new homes on Doddington Road comprise 30 flats and houses for affordable rent, and 18 houses for shared ownership.

New resident Justyna Doroszko (27), who rents a two-bedroom maisonette on Doddington Road with her partner Marcin and their baby son Antoni, said: “I like our new two-bedroom home very much. In my old flat, we had just one bedroom, so it wasn’t big enough for our baby. Now we have more space and access to a garden – and my partner and I are still close to work. We are very happy here.”

Sandra Frederick (36)

bought a 30% share in her three-bedroom house on Doddington Road through shared ownership. A single, working mum, Sandra, who lives with her teenage children Anna and Chiro, used to rent privately. She said: “Without shared ownership I wouldn’t have been able to buy in the area, the whole idea is brilliant.

The kids are happy and the house is great.”

Richard Vining, executive director of development at Metropolitan, said: “The new development at Doddington Road will help to meet local demand for quality, affordable homes

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and represents a socially valuable use of a site which had been vacant for several years.

“Against a backdrop of rising house prices, we are particularly pleased to be providing 18 two and threebedroomed houses for

shared ownership which offer local families on average or below-average incomes an affordable route to home ownership.”

Councillor Paul Bell, leader of the Borough Council of Wellingborough, said: “I’m delighted that another development of high-quality affordable homes has been completed in the borough. It provides much-needed housing to meet the demand we have in Wellingborough and, as the development is close to the town centre, it will give local shops and facilities a boost as well.

“I wish all the residents well in their new homes.”

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Fined over counterfeit cigarettes

A MAN from Corby has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after admitting offences involving the supply of illegal cigarettes and tobacco.

Northamptonshire Trading Standards officers were carrying out a routine inspection at a shop in Kettering in April 2014 when Rafal Witkiewicz entered the store carrying a black bin bag which was found to contain 280 packets of foreignlabelled cigarettes.

Further investigations revealed that Witkiewicz (42), of Norse Walk, Corby, was linked to a website which offered illegal cigarettes for sale.

Search warrants were carried out at Witkiewicz’s home on two occasions, during which further illegal cigarette products were seized.

Witkiewicz pleaded guilty to four offences relating to the sale of illicit and counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products.

He was fined £400 by Corby Magistrates’ Court last month and ordered to pay £1,700 in costs.

In May, Himn Sharif, who used to own Grosik Mini Market in Kettering, was prosecuted and convicted of supplying foreign-labelled cigarettes and tobacco. He was ordered to pay more than £3,000 in fines and court costs.

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision in Weldon Road, Corby, in the early hours of Friday July 10.

At about 2.20am, a Vauxhall Corsa – for reasons unknown at the time of Extra Local going to press – was in collision with a road sign. The collision happened between the Bangrave Road roundabout and Geddington Road roundabout.

Sadly, the two occupants of the car, a 21-year–old man and a 16-year-old boy, died at the scene.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and, in particular, are urging the occupants of a small silver car, which is believed to have stopped at the scene shortly after the collision, to contact them.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, can call the Northamptonshire Police Drivewatch hotline on: 0800 174615.

Weldon Road was closed for several hours while emergency services dealt with the collision and re-opened shortly after 11am.

Town hangs purple flags out!

THE prestigious Purple Flag has been awarded to Kettering town centre for its evening and night time economy, following an indepth period of independent assessment.

The award – similar to the Green Flag for parks and green spaces and the Blue Flag for beaches – was presented at an awards ceremony earlier this month.

The Purple Flag scheme recognises excellence in managing a thriving, safe and vibrant evening economy in the town centre. It assesses a wide range of factors, including visitor attractions and things to do, levels of lighting, the clarity of signage, the level of crime and cleanliness standards.

Kettering was awarded the accolade after assessors from the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) visited and experienced first-hand the night-time offering. The assessment team were shown the facilities on offer for the evening visitor, including a wide variety of restaurants, cinemas, theatres as well as the pubs and clubs. They also undertook research about Kettering town centre and interviewed various people before they conducted their overnight inspection.

Achieving accreditation is more than a one-off prize as standards need to be upheld and maintained in order to retain the Purple Flag status.

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Deadline nears for fund applications COMMUNITY groups and individuals in Kettering are being reminded that the deadline is just a fortnight away for applications for grants of between £50 and £5,000.

Kettering Borough Council is offering up to £5,000 from its selection of Capital Community Grants for 2015/16.

The scheme supports voluntary and community groups to carry out activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents and increase their involvement within the community.

For more infomration and to apply, visit: www.kettering.gov/grants by the closing date of Friday July 31. Or contact the council’s grants officer on: 01536 534 374 or emai:l grants@ kettering.gov.uk Preference will normally be given to projects where some form of match

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funding exists. Decisions will be made by the end of September.

Guy Holloway, acting head of community services at Kettering Borough Council, said: “It’s vitally important that groups that work hard to improve the local community are able to access this kind of funding and we are pleased to invite their applications. Please be aware that only one funding application per financial year may be made across all of the available schemes.”

Councillor Jan Smith, Kettering Borough Council’s executive member, added: “We are extremely proud to be able to continue to support community and voluntary organisations through our grant schemes. I encourage groups that may benefit from a community grant to consider the criteria and make sure they apply in time.”

Grants available for small businesses

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Left, Martin Sutherland, chief executive of Royal & Derngate Theatres, and Northamptonshire County Council leader Jim Harker are pictured at the launch of the INV-Ent 2015 funding round.

GRANTS of up to £20,000 are now support more than 1,000 people with available for small and medium- their skills development.

Northamptonshire is already home sized enterprises (SMEs) to stimulate growth and create more to many nationally renowned creative and cultural brands, such as Royal jobs in the area.

Northamptonshire County Council & Derngate and 78 Derngate – both and the local enterprise partnership, situated in Northampton’s regenerated NEP, have launched a new round of cultural quarter – with the sector funding under the INV-ENT initiative. currently contributing £97m annually This eighth round is focused on to the local economy.

Cllr Jim Harker, leader of Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI), one of the priority sectors identified Northamptonshire County Council, in Northamptonshire’s Strategic said: “Creative and cultural industries are a rapidly expanding sector of the Economic Plan.

INV-ENT (Innovation and Enterprise economy here in Northamptonshire Fund) offers grants of up to £20,000 and I’m delighted to announce they to SMEs, enabling investment in will be the focus of the next round of the business to stimulate business the successful INV-ENT scheme.

“INV-ENT has used relatively small development, innovation and growth amounts of public sector money to and to create new jobs.

Since its introduction, INV- make sound investments in SMEs ENT has focused on a number of which form the cornerstone of Northamptonshire’s key sectors the county economy. We’re seeing including high-growth and advanced some very real progress here in Northamptonshire and I’m confident technology-led sectors.

Funded by the county council and of our continued success.”

Applications should be submitted to delivered jointly with NEP, in the past four years INV-ENT has supported NEP by 12noon on Friday July 31. More www.northamptonshireep.

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Corby woman jumped to escape fire CORBY police are appealing for witnesses after a house fire in Ripley Walk in the early hours of Sunday June 28.

At about 3am, a wheelie bin was set on fire, which then spread to a nearby building.

A 30-year-old woman jumped from the second floor window of the property to escape the fire. She suffered serious injuries as a result and was being taken for treatment in hospital.

Police say the cause of the fire is

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suspicious and are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area the time, or who has any information about the fire, to contact them.

They would also like to speak to the occupants of a small, dark car, which was in the area around the time of the fire.

A 15-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the incident. The teenager was released on police bail pending further enquiries and the man was taken into police custody.

Call Northamptonshire Police on: 101; the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111; or use the anonymous online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Witness appeal after woman approached girls POLICE in Kettering are appealing for witnesses after two 11-year-old girls were approached by an unknown woman between 5.15pm and 5.45pm on Thursday July 2.

The two girls were walking down Cedar Road when a woman, who was in a dark green car, approached and spoke to them.

As the girls did not know the woman, they did not speak to her and went into a nearby shop.

Police are appealing for witnesses and, in particular, are urging the woman who spoke to the girls to contact them. She is described as white,

in her mid-30s, with shoulder-length brown hair.

She was the only person in the car.

Officers are also asking parents and guardians to remind their children of the appropriate safety advice with regard to strangers, encouraging them to tell a parent, teacher or police officer if they are approached.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

Demolition for eyesore

A BUILDING that has been declared unsafe is to be demolished.

The eyesore, at 31-32 Church Street, has been in need of repair for a decade and is pinned in place with scaffolding to stop it falling into the street. It has been the cause of complaints for a number of years.

As the building was privately owned, Wellingborough council was unable to do anything other than carry out its legal duty to make sure it was safe.

Now the council has purchased the property and is to demolish it and find a new use for the site.

The building was previously used as an Indian restaurant. Problems first started when the owner put in display windows and took out the bulk of the front wall. The building then deteriorated rapidly and, in 2006, the council’s building control team inspected it and recorded it as a dangerous structure that posed an immediate risk to public safety.

The council carried out works to make the building safe, including arranging for scaffolding to hold the wall back.

Since then, council officers have been in regular contact with the owner to ask him to resolve the situation, but without success. Last year a charge of nearly £44,000 was placed on the property on the land registry title, to cover the costs incurred by the council for the works to stabilise and inspect the building.

The current internal scaffolding was confirmed by a structural engineer as sufficient to keep the building stable and prevent it falling into the road, but complaints have been repeatedly received about the state of the property and calls were made for something to be done.

Councillors agreed back in February that action should be taken to acquire the building, whether by transfer, agreement or compulsory purchase.

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POLICE who found a power washer that they believe is stolen are trying to reunite it with its owners.

The red washer was found in Kettering, but it is not known from where it was stolen.

If you have information, call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

LONG-TERM PROBLEM: The site of 31-32 Church Street is to be cleared.

The council has now purchased the property by agreement and all money owed has been recovered.

Councillor Jon-Paul Carr, chairman of the council’s services committee, said: “This building has been a problem for a number of years. While it was privately owned we were legally allowed to make it safe, but we couldn’t do any more than that.

“It reached a point where it became obvious the owner wasn’t going to resolve the issues and we believed the property would only deteriorate more. It is also a huge eyesore in a town centre location.

“We made the decision to acquire the building so we could sort out the situation, protect public safety and make that area of town much more appealing.

“Now that the building is under our ownership, we can begin to look at plans to demolish it and find a new use for the site.”

The purchase price of the property was £71,000, less the £43,924.52 land registry charge, meaning a payment of £27,075.48 was made to the owner.

The cost was taken from the council’s capital budget, which is money that can’t by law be used for running council services and is put aside for larger scale projects that benefit the community and provide investment opportunities.

Cabbie’s licence suspended for unsafe driving A WELLINGBOROUGH taxi driver’s licence was suspended for 14 days following a complaint of unsafe driving.

The complainant was a member of the public who alleged that in December last year they were driving along the Embankment in Wellingborough towards the roundabout near Tesco, when the taxi driver, who was in the middle lane, suddenly turned right in front of their car.

The complainant beeped the horn and the taxi driver then allegedly kept braking unnecessarily up to the next roundabout. He turned left towards the A45, speeding up the slip road and undertaking a lorry and causing it, and the car behind, to brake. He then sped off at excessive speed towards Rushden.

The complaint was made to the council’s licensing team and, after investigation, the matter was referred to the licensing sub-committee. Who decided there was sufficient evidence to support the complaint and suspended the driver’s licence for 14 days.

The driver appealed the decision and it has

recently been heard in Wellingborough Magistrates Court. The court dismissed the appeal as they believed the council’s actions were reasonable and proportionate in deciding to suspend the licence for a fortnight. The court also awarded £480 costs to be paid to the council by the driver.

The taxi driver had a further right of appeal to the crown court but didn’t take up the option so the suspension hwas put into effect.

Amanda Wilcox, licensing manager at Wellingborough Council, said: “We will always investigate complaints about taxi driving standards and if we find sufficient evidence to support a complaint we will take action.

“In this case, the decision of the committee to suspend the driver’s licence was supported by the court.

We have around 280 licensed drivers in the borough and they are all required to meet strict standards.”

Concerns about driving standards or any issue with taxi drivers or vehicles can be reported to the council’s licensing team on: 01933 231 866 or by email: licensing@wellingborough.gov.uk

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Church talent event raises Children give 8/10 for hospital in national survey spirits and cancer care cash THE social team from St John the Baptist Church in Corby has raised £100 for the cancer care wing at Kettering General Hospital.

Catherine Hill and Sue Brittain presented the money to matron Helen Wilkinson and her team following a talent night held at the church hall in Corby Old Village in May. Local people aged six to 65 took part in the event, which included singing, dancing, wheelchair dancing and impressions.

Sue said: “At one time or another several people from our group have required the support of the Centenary Wing, so we thought it would be nice for our event to support them.

“The £100 came from a raffle we held on the night.”

Centenary Wing manager, Helen Wilkinson, said: “This was a lovely gesture and will go towards the care we provide for local people who are being treated for cancer.”

A TALENT FOR CARE: From left, Sue Brittain and Catherine Hill present the cheque to Helen Wilkinson, Emma Mills, Gill Philipson and Nicky Wadsworth from the Centenary Wing.

A POSITIVE review has been received of children’s services available at Kettering General Hospital.

Nationally, 137 hospitals were reviewed in the Care Quality Commission’s National Children’s Inpatient and Day Case Survey, which rates the care experience of children and their parents: Kettering scored higher than eight out of ten in 36 of the 46 questions and was significantly better than average in three areas: • Having appropriate equipment or adaptations for children • Children liked the hospital’s food • Facilities for staying overnight for parents and carers Lead nurse for children’s services, Donna Mason, said: “We are very pleased with the results of today’s survey which shows that the work we do to provide supportive care for children and their families is very much appreciated.

“Two years ago, we were able to move our children’s services from the old part of the hospital to our £30m purpose-built Foundation Wing.

“That enabled us to make sure that the layout of our children’s ward was extremely modern and

designed with the specific needs of children, and their parents, in mind.

“For example we have pull down beds for parents next to all our children’s beds in every part of the ward except for two beds in our high dependency unit.

“This means that parents can sleep overnight with their children.

“We have a special activity room for children with sensory impairments, various well equipped play rooms and a team of eight play specialists who keep children happy and help them to understand and accept their medical procedures.

“We also have a specific area for adolescents called The Den which has games and activities suitable for older children.

“We have a special menu for children which was designed by dieticians, ward staff and with input from children and parents.

APPRECIATED: Above, Kettering General Hospital’s play specialist Claire Green with Jessica Cox (nine) and five-year-old Adelaide Ahmadu. Above left, Student nurse Deborah Emerton entertains Jessica and Adelaide.

This helps us to make sure communicated with. that children have food The trust had a worse which is both healthy and than average score in appetising.” only one area – providing The survey shows parents written information about and children feel safe, the child’s condition or were given privacy, had treatment to take home – confidence in staff and an area which will now be were well looked after and reviewed.

Raiders stole dangerous drugs

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Linden Avenue, Kettering, in the early hours of Saturday June 27, in which cash was taken together with a box of dangerous prescription morphine tablets (called Zomorph).

Offender/s broke into the property via an open window and searched the ground floor and the car outside.

Call Northamptonshire Police with any info on: 101; the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111; or use the anonymous online form: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

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EUROPEAN, Commonwealth and return to the sport and strive for black British Judo Champion, Tom Davis, belt status. A year later, Tom achieved visited Raunds’ Manor School Sports his goal. Tom encouraged students College as guest speaker at the to set goals and gave advice on how to annual Sports Achievement Evening achieve them. Humorous anecdotes were balanced with words of wisdom last month.

Tom was named as reserve for both and praise to all the students attending the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, but the evening.

The event welcomed students, he felt he had not reached his potential because of injuries that had impacted parents, carers, governors and the on both Olympic cycles. So he is hungry Raunds Town Mayor, Helen Howell. to go one better in 2016 and achieve a Students from all school years and a childhood ambition competing at the wide range of sports were recognised for Olympic Games and joining the elite their sporting success.

Principal Mrs Brooks said: “Evenings club of Olympic medalists.

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In Raunds, Tom spoke passionately winners.”

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Pupils rewarded for their ideas to tackle cyberbullying

TAKING A BOW: The team from Guilsborough School won the main award.

Thieves moved fence to take bike

A TEAM of pupils who designed a purple bow in conjunction with a ‘mufti day’ to help raise awareness of and tackle cyber-bullying while promoting online safety, have won this year’s County Schools’ Challenge.

The pupils from Guilsborough School were chosen as winners of the annual event which was held at The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough earlier this month.

They were one of eight teams from schools across Northamptonshire who pitched ideas to a panel of ‘dragons’.

Other winners included Kingswood Academy who won the award for best teamwork and presentation, Lodge Park

Academy who claimed the best innovation award and Corby Business Academy who won best business acumen.

Prevention manager Laura Jones, said: “The final has been fantastic.

I’m always in awe of the quality of the presentations and the ideas the students have come up with – that they can get up on stage in front on an audience and professional panel and actually pitch their idea.

“There’s a number of ideas that are so good and have such merit behind them that we will be looking to help develop them, too.”

The panel of judges included chief constable Adrian Lee, the chairman of the Internet Watch Foundation

Hero officer recognised for saving life

THIEVES who stole a motorbike from a house in Corby got into the property by removing a neighbouring fence.

The house in Buckfast Square was broken into sometime between midnight and 7.30am on Sunday July 5.

After removing a fence panel from the neighbouring property, the thieves cut through two locks to get in to a shed and take the bike – which was similar to the one pictured.

Witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111, or use the anonymous online form: crimestoppers-uk.org

LOCAL people are reminded that every Monday there is a Drop-in event held at the Bridge Community Office in the grounds of Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden (NN10 9HX).

Aimed mainly at parents of school-age children, others are also welcome on the Mondays, from 9-10.30am. There is also a food bank open 9am-1pm each Monday at the Bridge.

Further details are available from Sharon Clarke on: 01933 412785.

Air cadets fly high at annual aviation event

Report by Cadet Sergeant Emma Beadsworth.

THANK YOU FOR MY LIFE: Police Sergeant Alan McMahon and PCC Adam Simmonds (centre right) with Ray Charters and his wife Sue.

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Richard Tilt, Andrew Cheal from Northamptonshire County Council, Darren Dovey from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and David Wright, director of the UK Safer Internet Centre.

The County Schools Challenge is a joint project between Northamptonshire Police, the Arson Task Force and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Twenty teams took part in the semifinals that were held over two days at Northamptonshire Police headquarters at Wootton Hall last month.

This year’s challenge was to come up with a way of tackling cyber bullying and promoting online safety.

A HERO police officer who saved a Wellingborough man’s life during a trip to the gym has been nominated for an award

by Northamptonshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

Following a 12-hour shift in Northampton, Sergeant Alan McMahon visited his local gym in Wellingborough on January 11 to pick up his children from a Taekwondo lesson.

But when he arrived at the gym, he immediately realised something was wrong.

He then saw Wellingborough man, Ray Charters (62), was on the floor, having had a heart attack during a work-out.

He immediately grabbed the gym’s defibrillator and started work to resuscitate him.

He said: “Ray didn’t have a pulse and was bleeding after hitting his head on an exercise machine.

“So I did CPR on him for about 18 minutes and shocked him twice with the defibrillator and eventually he came back.

“Defibrillators are a real life saving piece of kit.

Every public building should have them, in my opinion.”

Ray was taken from the gym to Kettering General Hospital and haWs since made a good recovery.

And earlier this month, with his wife Sue, Ray visited the Northamptonshire Police Force headquarters at Wootton Hall to personally thank Alan.

He said: “Sue and I feel that what Alan did on that evening was above and beyond anything we could expect. The depth of gratitude we have for him is immense.”

Sue added: “To us, Alan is a superhero. Without him, we wouldn’t have Ray.” In recognition of his work to save Ray’s life, Northamptonshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Adam Simmonds, has nominated Alan for an award from the Force.

He said: “Alan’s entire job is dedicated to making sure people are protected and safe, and it seems that, whether he’s in or out of uniform, that approach is in his DNA.”

LAST month, six cadets from 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets went to Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club for their second Annual Youth Aviation Day. The cadets were greeted with pizza and a warm welcome on their arrival from the five other squadrons in attendance.

During the first evening, the cadets watched a stunning glider stunt display after sundown. The glider was towed high into the sky before disconnecting from the powered aircraft, releasing fireworks and performing flips on its descent with flashing neon lights for effect.

To top off a great evening, some of the cadets managed to get a go on a gliding simulator and did extremely well.

The next day saw a number of fantastic organisations and services including Air Cadets, the Fire Service and Cadets, the Police and Police Cadets and the Ambulance Service and there were hovercrafts, tanks, cars and a RAFA stand there. The Fire Service Cadets even did some drill!

Cadet Eleanor Walvin said: “I learnt a lot about the services and groups during the weekend. I even got to try on a fireman’s suit, it was so heavy!”

There were also model air displays, with the BBMF Dakota, police helicopters and powered aircraft making an appearance, too.

422 were all well-mannered and a great representation of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Keep up the good work!

AVIATION DAY: Corby cadets enjoyed the event.

Ceremonial opening for new bungalows

WELCOME HOME: Above left, Mayor of Corby, Cllr Peter McEwan, presents one of the first tenants, Mrs Nolan, with flowers, watched by other representatives from Corby Borough Council and Willmott Dixon. Above right, new residents have also been welcomed into their Leighton Road bungalows.

NEW bungalows in Corby have been completed and ceremonially opened by Corby Borough Council in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Willmott Dixon Homes.

The developments are in the Hazel Leys area – four homes replacing an unused area on Leighton Road – and off Willow Brook Road in the Lodge Park estate – which has seen an unused garage forecourt that once attracted anti-social behaviour replaced with five new bungalows. All the housing has been fitted with fuel bill-reducing technology and wet rooms that will be suitable for older people.

The two-bedroomed bungalows

provide free electricity for the tenant through solar photovoltaic panels and are a welcome addition to the Borough’s social housing portfolio.

Work started on sites late last year and the first tenants are now able to make themselves at home.

Willmott Dixon Homes’ operation manager, Gary Round, said: “It is particularly satisfying to deliver bungalows that are modern, fuel efficient and designed to enhance the well-being of the older tenants who are now living in these new homes.”

To be considered for housing available through Corby Borough Council, contact the Housing Options Team on: 01536 464631.

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EXTRA pets Warrior receives ‘animal VC’ on behalf of all animals that served

The gallantry and devotion of millions of animals that served with our armed forces during World War I have been honoured with the presentation of a prestigious Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal* – the animals’ Victoria Cross – to heroic war horse, Warrior.

In this centenary year of the Great War, veterinary charity PDSA’s award - the first Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal ever presented in the charity’s 97 year history - ensures that all the animals that served on the front line during World War I are duly recognised for their gallantry and devotion to duty.

Dubbed ‘the horse the Germans could not kill’, Warrior posthumously receives his honorary medal at a special ceremony, compèred by Kate Adie OBE, at the IWM London today (7pm, Tuesday 2 September). It is being accepted by author and broadcaster Brough Scott MBE, grandson of Warrior’s owner and rider, General Jack Seely.

Warrior arrived on the front line in 1914 and remained there with General Jack Seely throughout World War I. He was subjected to machine gun attacks by air and survived falling shells at the Battle of the Somme. He was buried under debris and got stuck in the mud at Passchendaele, and was twice trapped under the burning beams of his stables. He was an inspiration to the soldiers as they faced their greatest fears in the battle against bayonets, bullets, gas and tanks.

Warrior was a true survivor and his story epitomises the vital roles played by millions of animals. (See Warrior’s full story, below).

Celebrities including Steven Spielberg – director of the Oscar-nominated film War Horse – have shown their support for this honorary award. Spielberg said: “Warrior is an extraordinary example of the resilience, strength, and profound contribution that horses made to the Great War. Recognising him with an Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal is a fitting and poignant tribute not only to this remarkable animal, but to all animals that served.” Other celebrity supporters of this honorary award include Paul O’Grady MBE, Sir Bruce Forsyth and Matt Baker.

The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted by the charity’s founder Maria Dickin, CBE, in 1943. She was inspired to do so by the gallantry displayed by animals on active service in World War II. To date, 65 medals have been awarded.

The medal is recognised worldwide as the highest award any animal can achieve while serving in military conflict. Today, Warrior became the first to receive an honorary award and the first ever World War I recipient of a PDSA Dickin Medal.

At the historic event, PDSA Director General, Jan McLoughlin, said: “Warrior’s gallantry and devotion to duty throughout World War I reflects the bravery shown by the millions of horses, dogs, pigeons and other animals engaged in the war. That is why he is a worthy recipient of this very special Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal – the first and only of its kind.

“And in this anniversary year of remembrance there can surely be no more fitting way to honour the bravery and sacrifice that millions of noble animals displayed during World War I.” Commenting on the award, Brough Scott MBE (grandson of Warrior’s rider, General Jack Seely), said: “It is with great pride and gratitude that I accept this Honorary PDSA Dickin Medal on behalf of Warrior and all the remarkable animals in World War I. Warrior’s story – which I grew up hearing at my mothers’ knee – was lost in time to the wider world. But now he rides again 100 years later, thanks to PDSA. “My family and I are more than honoured that Warrior has been given this award on behalf of all animals that also served; we are truly humbled. I only wish Jack Seely were here today to witness Warrior receiving the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.”

The PDSA Dickin Medal is a large, bronze medallion bearing the words “For Gallantry” and “We Also Serve” all within a laurel wreath. The ribbon is striped green, dark brown and pale blue representing water, earth and air to symbolise the naval, land and air forces. Warrior’s medal also features a bronze ‘Honorary’ bar on the striped ribbon.

Buying a new pet Most potential pet owners understand that taking on a new pet is a lot of work, but what people may not realise is that being a responsible owner actually begins before you even get a pet.

It is very important to make sure you research your possible new pet’s needs before making the decision to offer a home to one. More information on researching pets can be found by visiting https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/ choosing-a-pet or www.puppycontract.org.uk.

When you feel you are ready to become a responsible pet owner, use these tips, from leading vet charity PDSA, to help when you are choosing a new furry friend.

It’s a good idea get your new pet checked over by a vet as soon as you can, to ensure that they are happy and healthy. Your vet will also be able to discuss with you your new pet’s health considerations, such as regular treatments for worms and fleas, vaccinations, neutering, microchipping and diet.

Puppies and Kittens Make sure you get your kitten or puppy from a reputable re-homing centre or reputable breeder where you are able to see the offspring with their mother, if possible.

Avoid buying dogs or cats from the internet, newspaper adverts or puppy farms as this can make it very difficult to assess their health. It’s best to think carefully about anywhere that advertises more than one breed and avoid anywhere that you have doubts about.

If you are new to owning a pet, it’s a good idea to take someone you feel is knowledgeable about kittens and puppies with you when you visit the place you’re thinking of getting your pet from.

Make sure you check that the kitten or puppy has been raised in a hygienic environment and has been exposed to everyday sights and sounds, such as the TV and vacuum cleaner. This will help ensure the pet is used to the hustle and bustle of everyday life does not grow up to be afraid of these things.

Small Pets Do your research before buying a small pet.

Rabbits are sociable animals and should be pur-

chased in pairs. A neutered male and neutered female is the best combination for happy rabbits.

Gerbils, guinea pigs and hamsters make great pets for animal lovers who are low on space and that spend a lot of time away from home during the day, but remember that hamsters are more active at night and can resent being woken up in the day.

Talk to a specialist retailer about feeding requirements and the type of housing, toys and other items that you will need to get you started with a new small furry pet.

More Top Tips Make sure your new pet stays with their mother until a suitable age. This will vary according to the type of pet, but for puppies, a reputable breeder would only allow them to leave their mother when they were at least eight-weeks-old – some breeders prefer to wait until 12 weeks. Kittens usually part from their mothers when they’re also about eight to 12 weeks of age.

Stock up with things you’ll need once you’ve chosen your new companion and before they come to their new home – such as a comfortable bed, food and water bowls, appropriate food, litter tray and cat litter for cats, and poo bags for dogs.

Coming to a new home can be a stressful experience, so make sure you have a quiet, comfortable area set up away from any hustle and bustle so your new pet can retire to this when they become tired. That’s one of the reasons why Christmas is a bad time to adopt a pet – you might not have enough time to devote to getting your new pet settled in.

For more free information on your new pet’s needs and advice on how to meet them, visit www. pdsa.org.uk/pethealth

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Since its introduction it has been awarded to 29 dogs, 32 World War II messenger pigeons, three horses (not including Warrior) and one cat.

Warrior’s story Warrior arrived on the Western Front on 11 August 1914 with General Jack Seely (who later became Lord Mottistone) and remained on the front line throughout the war.

They saw action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. Warrior was dug out of the mud of Passchendaele and twice trapped under the burning beams of his stables. Many times he charged towards the enemy, only to witness the men and his fellow cavalry horses cut down by gunfire and shells.

According to records, Warrior displayed gallantry above and beyond the call of duty.

He was an inspiration to the soldiers as they faced their greatest fears in the battle against bayonets, bullets, gas and tanks.

Despite sustaining several injuries, Warrior survived and returned home to the Isle of Wight in 1918, where he lived with the Seely family until his death aged 33.

PDSA is the UK’s leading veterinary charity. With 51 pet hospitals across the UK providing vital care for over 470,000 animals a year, the charity is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of pets and their owners. Since it was established in 1917, PDSA has provided 100 million free treatments to more than 20 million pets in need.

For more information about the PDSA Dickin Medal visit www.pdsa.org.uk/ DickinMedal. For further details on Warrior visit www.pdsa.org.uk/Warrior

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Explorers, courtly romances and a stately pile HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based correspondent Tom Bingham is well known for his love of local history and his connection to the arts (as well as his hand-made guitars!).

Here, he explores the local connection of famous Elizabethan explorers Drake and Raleigh with the cavernous Kirby Hall.If you have an arts or local history story for Tom to explore, email him via Extra Local: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk SIR Christopher (Kit) Hatton was Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth Ist and well known for his love of dancing and jousting. He used his considerable wealth to finance the voyages of Sir Francis Drake – whose galleon the Golden Hind was named after the Hatton family symbol.

At Northamptonshire’s Kirby

ROYAL INTEREST: Top, Kirby Hall’s first Sir Christopher Hatton was tall and handsome; an accomplished dancer who caught the eye of Elizabeth 1st.

Hall, what you see now is a skeleton of what was regarded during owner Sir Kit’s time as one of the finest houses in 16th century England. Work began on it in 1570 and it was altered successively throughout the 17th century by latter Hattons; distant relatives of the childless first Sir Kit. Once part of a village called Kirby, it now stands in splendid isolation not far from Deene Park near Corby. You have to work hard to imagine the Elizabethan grandees once gracing the hall’s corridors. Now, there is no roof, no glass in the windows no first floor. Yet Kirby Hall does have a stark beauty about it, thanks to its architecture.

The stately home was built to display Kit Hatton’s social status and wealth, trying to impress his monarch Queen Elizabeth 1st, and left unoccupied in the expectation that Her Majesty would drop in for a long weekend (they were deemed something of an item, according to court gossip).

Sadly for Sir Kit, this was not to be as Queen Elizabeth’s affections were challenged

by Walter Raleigh – he having discovered potatoes and tobacco for us all to enjoy (?). The great explorer eventually replaced Kit Hatton in her eyes and Raleigh became a landlord of property confiscated from the native Irish. He rose rapidly in royal favour and was knighted in 1585.

But, in 1591, he secretly married Elizabeth Throckmorton, one of the Queen’s ladies-in-waiting, without the Queen’s permission, for which he and his wife were temporarily sent to the Tower of London.

In 1594, Sir Walter heard of a ‘City of Gold’ in South America and sailed to find it, publishing an exaggerated account of his experiences in a book that contributed to the legend of El Dorado. After Queen Elizabeth died in 1603, Raleigh was again imprisoned in the Tower, this time for being involved in the Main Plot against King James I, who was not favourably

disposed towards him. In 1616, he was released to lead a second expedition in search of El Dorado. This was unsuccessful, and men under his command ransacked a Spanish outpost.

He returned to England and, to appease the Spanish, was arrested and executed.

A succession of Hattons (all named Christopher) lived at Kirby Hall – the fourth one spent time on the garden, planting the most exotic plants, almond trees, pomegranates, narcissus and the ‘hyacinth of Peru’.

The Hatton family remained in possession of Kirby Hall until 1764, when it passed to the Finch-Hattons. Descendants of the Finch-Hattons still retain the estate today, although all that remains is an enormous ghostly relic – which makes it one of the most atmospheric houses in England.

The Weird Woman of Rockinghamshire’s warning: “When the star of thy destiny looms in the sky, To others unclouded, but red to thine eye, Though men see no signs in the threat’ning air, Kit Hatton! Kit Hatton! I rede ye, beware!”

The local ‘soothsayer’ – known as The Weird Woman of Rockinghamshire – much feared for her prophecies, warned the second Baron Hatton of Kirby’ – the fourth Sir Kit, who was also governor of Guernsey – of impending doom. According to legend, as those words were uttered, a bolt of lightning struck 250 barrels of gunpowder, killing Hatton’s wife and mother while at Castle Cornet in Guernsey.

A nurse and the child she was holding – Hatton’s daughter Anne – were left untouched by the explosion.

ELIZABETHAN EXPLORER: Sir Walter Raleigh introduced tobacco and potatoes and usurped the first Sir Kit Hatton in the affections of Queen Elizabeth 1st.

GLORIOUS SKELETON: Above, Kirby Hall was furnished to impress Elizabeth 1st (below) but had become a partial ruin by the mid-1800s, after a series of childless marriages and inheritance taxes forced the stripping of its contents and interiors – even the wallpaper was sold off! The gardens with their elaborate ‘cutwork’ design, complete with statues and urns, have been restored to echo the plan of the fourth Christopher Hatton.

The estate – owned by the Earl of Winchilsea – is now managed by English Heritage.

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Solo solo, Taylor’s gift to Naomi

STUART & KATY Monday to Thursday 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer 06.00 – 10.00 Stuart Miles & Katy Hil 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis 13.00 – 16.00 Matt Wilkinson 16.00 – 19.00 Matt Jarvis 19.00 – 22.00 Roberto 22.00 – 01.00 Zoe Hardman

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Feel Good Fridays 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer 06.00 – 10.00 Friday gets underway with Heart Breakfast with Stuart Miles & Katy Hill 10.00 – 13.00 Friday with Toby Anstis 13.00 – 16.00 Friday with Matt Wilkinson 16.00 – 19.00 Friday with Matt Jarvis 19.00 – 21.00 Club Classics with Mark Wright 21.00 – 01.00 Club Classics continues with Roberto

TAYLOR Swift has surprised one of her fans, left devastated when her diagnosis with leukemia meant she would miss seeing her in concert.

Sky News reported that Naomi Oakes, 11, was being treated in hospital in Arizona for acute myelegenous leukemia. After being told she could not leave the hospital for at least six months, Naomi made a video on YouTube to try to get the singer's attention. Just days later, a donation of £32,500 from Taylor was made on Naomi's GoFundMe page which was set up to cover her medical expenses.

Taylor wrote: "To the beautiful and brave Naomi, I'm sorry you have to miss it, but there will always be more concerts. "Let's focus on getting you feeling better. I'm sending the biggest hugs to you and your family."

Naomi and her whole family were shocked by the gesture and have expressed their thanks to Taylor… "I was thinking, 'my favourite singer knows who I am', it was a spectacular feeling," Naomi said. This isn’t the first time that Taylor has dug deep to help her fans. She is well known for her kind gestures, sending Christmas presents or invites to events at her homes.

Han Solo, played by Harrison Ford in the Star Wars franchise, is to get his own film, Disney has confirmed. Set to be released in May 2018, the as-yet untitled film is the second stand-alone Star Wars film to be put into production. It will follow the release of Rogue One next year. The film, focusing on Han Solo's backstory, will be directed by the people behind ‘The Lego Movie’.

"We promise to take risks, to give the audience a fresh experience, and we pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of these characters who mean so much to us," the pair said in a statement.

"The story focuses on how young Han Solo became the smuggler, thief and scoundrel whom Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi first encountered in the cantina at Mos Eisley," Disney said in a statement.

The announcement is likely to excite fans who still have six months to wait before the release of the hotly-anticipated new Star Wars trilogy, directed by JJ Abrahams.

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Saturdays 06.00 – 10.00 JK & Lucy 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis 13.00 – 17.00 Matt Jarvis 17.00 – 19.00 Celebrate Saturday with Emma Bunton 19.00 – 21.00 Club Classics with Mark Wright 21.00 – 01.00 Club Classics continues with Roberto

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Sundays 06.00 – 08.00 Jenni Falconer 08.00 – 12.00 Stephen Mulhern & Emma Willis 12.00 – 16.00 Daniel Fox 16.00 – 19.00 The Big Top 40 with Marvin Humes 19.00 – 22.00 All 80’s with Jason Donovan 22.00 – 01.00 The Late Show with Zoe Hardman

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HARRISON FORD Going solo

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ABSURDLY BRILLIANT: The New Rope String Band are set to play in Gretton on Sunday.

Back by popular demand THE New Rope String Band are billed as being Once Seen Never Forgotten – and they are certainly being welcomed back to Gretton Village Hall on Sunday (19th). Described as offering ‘an indefinable confusion of superb musicianship and side-splitting comic genius’ the unique entertainers are back by popular demand. Elements of circus, clowning, vaudeville, slapstick and sheer silliness are spliced with beautiful acoustic music from various world traditions, in precision-honed yet uproarious performances that have delighted audiences from Borneo’s Sarawak rainforest to the Shetland Folk Festival!

Equally at home in tiny village halls like Gretton or on major festival stages, these three maniac minstrels mix up longterm favourite routines with ever-evolving new material.

From musical gyrations to deconstructed nursery rhymes, Pythonesque absurdism, pyrotechnics, dream sequences and live interactive film – expect the hilariously unexpected.

The New Rope String Band are playing live at Gretton Village Hall on Sunday July 19 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 and are on sale at Gretton Post Office or by calling Andy Butterworth on: 01536 770302.

ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274 WEA course: 1066 - More than just a battle A nine week course with tutor Elaine Rawlinson. More information from 01536 711837 Tuesday 2-3.30pm Fee £52 for 9 meetings. Or free if in receipt of a means tested benefit or low household income (less than £15276pa) The Lounge, Madams Gardens, Rushton RD, Rothwell, Northamptonshire NN14 6EX Today, Tue 3 Mar, Tue 10 Mar Contact telephone: 01604 813445 CLASSES

FUN IN THE SUN: Members of the Papworth Trust Holiday Club are all set for a summer of activities. Elizabeth Farr particularly enjoys the bowling the club offers Holiday club brings fun. FUN and games for young people with additional needs or disabilities are on the agenda this summer thanks to popular holiday clubs run by the Papworth Trust.

There is something for everyone at the Fun United Youth Club held throughout August at Kettering and Wellingborough. The Kettering club runs every Tuesday in August at Melton Street Community Centre with a trip to Wicksteed Park taking place on Wednesday August 12. Other activities include science parties, arts and crafts and an animals for parties morning session on Tuesday August 18.

In Wellingborough, activities including bowling, arts and crafts and a disco will be held on Wednesdays August 5, 19 and 26 at Swanspool Pavilion in Swanspool Parade.

Alison Merrilees, transitions business manager at the charity, said: “The Fun United youth clubs offer children with additional needs and disabilities a great chance to enjoy new things.” Available to young people between the ages of 11 and 17, each session runs between 10am and 3pm and costs £5, with transport between each site supplied. To book a place or find out more about the clubs, call Alison on: 07792 204892 or email: info@papworthtrust.org.uk Sensory play for babes and tots. The summer may be here but the fun continues in the county! Award-winning children’s activity leaders Donna Smith and Amy George are reminding local families about weekly get-togethers with the Hartbeeps group, for young children. The groups are for babies and toddlers and involve making music, enjoying multi-sensory play and having fun! Suitable for youngsters from birth to five years old, Amy and Donna run classes around the area and another Hartbeeps group is being launched in Raunds at the end of October on Tuesdays – call Amy for more details on 07775 877093 or email amy@hartbeeps.com There are also sessions on Mondays in Kettering at Kids Play (10.30am), Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall in Rushden – 9.30am for walkers and 10.30am for sitting to toddling age groups. On Fridays the group meets at Telford Lodge I Kettering, 10am. Donna@ hartbeeps.com or call: 07584 033108.

Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL 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.

Rushden Transport Museum & Railway Saturday July 18 & Sunday July 19 (Steam) TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC Bring along your favourite bear for fun & games & a day out First train – 11.00am Last train – 16.00pm (depending on demand) Fares apply.

Saturday August 8th & Sunday August 9th RHTS CYCLING FESTIVAL (No trains) Saturday Events · Decorated Bicycle and Wheelchair Parade · Obstacle course · Treasure Hunt · Vintage Cycles · Bike Checks · Bike Security Marking · Buffet Car · Real Ale Bar Sunday Events · 6/12 mile guided cycle rides to Stanwick Lakes/ Thrapston · 30 miles Road Run · Buffet Car · Real Ale Bar (Helmets must be worn at all times , no helmet, no ride) All attractions subject to availability Saturday August 15th MURDER MYSTERY The fun starts at 6pm.

Question the suspects and watch the plot unfold whilst enjoying a three course meal served on the train.

Ticket prices: £35 per head, which includes your meal, a complementary drink, a quiz and a prize for the most imaginative fancy dress! Booking required.

RUSHDEN STATION. Station Approach, Rushden NN100AW www.rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Saturday July 18 at 11am – Concert at St Mary’s Church, Wellingborough by organist Alvise Pellegrini and Lee Dunleavy, performing organ and piano music by Vierne, Bach, Widor and Saint Saens. Free, with retiring collection.

Saturday July 18 – Kettering, Rockingham Road Baptist Church. Joint concert by The Mayflower Singers and Contrast! From 7.15pm. Tickets (£5 or £6 with tea), call: Ann Wilson 01536 391017; John Winstone 01536 484239; or Judith Turner 01536 485541.

Sunday July 19 – Gretton Village Hall. The New Rope String Band strikes up at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12

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Saturday 18 July:Music for a summer evening A joint concert by The Mayflower Singers and Contrast! music group. The Mayflower Singers, whose emblem is the Pilgrim Fathers’ ship, are led by Judith Turner. There are 10 members, plus accompanist. They produce two programmes a year, giving Christmas and Summer concerts in Weekley Village Hall, and elsewhere in Kettering on request. Each programme is based on a theme or story, and draws on a wide range of popular music to offer an evening of lighthearted and sometimes serious entertainment. Contrast! has six members – instrumentalists (keyboards, guitars and drums) and singers – with an average age of 77. Led by drummer John Winstone, their repertoire ranges from The Holy City to The Laughing Policeman, from A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square to Ob La Di Ob La Da. They have been performing in and around Kettering since 2011. 7.15 p.m. to about 9.30. £5 (£4 for OAPs), on the door or in advance from: Ann 01536 391017 John 01536 484239 Judith 01536 485541 Moira 01536 352803 Rockingham Road Baptist Church, Kettering NN16 9JA

Saturday 25 July: The Pantaloons Theatre Co present: Pride and Prejudice. If you missed the extraordinary performance of Bleak House in March don’t miss the opportunity to see the Pantaloons Theatre Company this time round with their version of Jane Austen’s romantic masterpiece. It is a truth universally acknowledged that this is one of the best-loved stories of all time, dealing with the most important questions in life... You know the story - will Mrs Bennett manage to offload her numerous daughters in record time? Will Lizzy and Darcy actually get together? Will creepy Mr Collins just go away please? Come and see it in a new light as it is given the full Pantaloons innovative and hilarious treatment. Tickets Available From: St Andrew’s Vicarage Tel: 01536 513858 Waterstones, Kettering Tel: 01536 481575 www.wegottickets. com/location/4560 Twitter link: @ Ketteringarts. Tickets £10 (Concessions £9) Doors Open 7pm - 7.30pm Start KETTERING ARTS CENTRE, ST ANDREWS CHURCH, NN16 8RG

Saturday 18 July: Annual Charity Family Fun Day. Amazing day for all the family. Each year we make it bigger and better :) Displays, stalls, games, cakes, refreshments, mickey & minnie, elsa & ana, facepainting, bouncy castle, tombola’s, raffle, etc Come see us and support a local charity, supporting children fighting cancer. Free Entry 10.30am till 4pm Displays from 11.30 - 2.30 Punch & Judy Meet & Greets Cakes Games All to raise funds for very poorly children fighting cancer Tithe Barn, Tithe Barn Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1AH Thursday July 23, 7.30pm – Gretton Local History Society meeting at Gretton Village Hall. Speaker Malcolm Deacon returns with stories of Kettering in the 1940s and 1950s: ‘Growing Up In Kettering’, telling of life in the town and in Britain in that era. GLSH members admitted free, visitors welcome – £3 (includes refreshments).

Saturday 25 July: Nene Court Farmers’ Market. A monthly market with up to 20 local stallholders showcasing outstanding local produce - fruit and veg, rare breeds pork, cakes, cider, bread and much more. Held on the last Saturday of each month. The market runs from 10am till 3pm Admission and parking are free. Nene Court, The Embankment, Wellingborough, NN8 1LD Saturday 25 July. Rock n Roll Evening with Reelin n Rockin. Reelin n Rockin playing hits from the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. Starting around 20:30 hrs. Contact cub for entry details or cost (if any) Tel 01933622444

Quackers about racing! COMMUNITY-MINDED staff from Linden Homes Midlands have been showing their support for one of the most important dates in the Burton Latimer social calendar. A team joined hundreds of local people at the annual Duck Race at the Pocket Park last month. Linden Homes, which is currently building a range of four-bedroom homes at the Centurion Grove development at nearby Kingfisher Way, backed the event by meeting the printing cost of thousands of leaflets, as well as handing out branded goodie bags to visitors on the day.

As well as the Duck Race, organisers hope the family fun day – complete with bouncy castles, canoe rides, pond dipping, tractor rides and various charity stalls – will have helped boost coffers to support the much-used Pocket Park and the Burton Latimer Scouts. Linden Homes Midlands sales director Clare Phillips said: “We recognise what a very important date the Duck Race is in the local social calendar, and one which is greatly supported by the local community – so as ‘newcomers’ to the town, we were delighted to be involved and attend what was a fantastic, fun family event.”

WATER GREAT DAY: Duck Race visitors Lily Higgins and Jack Sharman enjoy the event along with Linden Homes Midlands’ sales executive Eileen Irwin.

SPLASHING GOOD FUN: Jenny Kirkup and her granddaughter Violette Sherridan-Galloway taking part in the Splashathon.

Youngsters make a splash for charity TODDLERS in Wellingborough have been having a splashing time raising charity cash. Around 100 under 5s and their parents took part in the national Splashathon at the Waendel Leisure Centre earlier this month, with money raised going to baby charity Tommy’s. As well as learning water safety rules, they were hunting for Peppa Pig toys around the pool and under the water, swimming on their backs with Peppa on their tummies, and playing Peppa hide and seek.

Music and nursery rhymes complemented the sessions and, in keeping with the Peppa Pig theme, the water was dyed pink! Donna Bartaby from Places for People, the company that operates the leisure centre on behalf of Wellingborough Council, said: “We’re all very proud that we’re teaming up with Tommy’s. Every penny raised will go to the charity, to help fund research into the causes and prevention of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth.

“Sadly one in four women still lose a baby in pregnancy or during birth so it’s a cause that will be close to many people’s hearts. Parent and child swimming lessons are held regularly at Waendel Leisure Centre for children aged five months to four years. The 30-minute classes are run by experienced teachers and follow the Amateur Swimming Association’s Learn to Swim guidance. They use fun games to help youngsters develop confidence in and around the water. More information about swimming lessons is available at www.thewaendelleisurecentre. co.uk or by phoning: 01933 221 622.

It’s no secret: Martin’s magpies steal the show!

AFTER nearly a thousand votes for this year’s People’s Choice winner, local artist Martin Sellars came out on top with ‘Seven for a Secret’; his oil painting of seven magpies (pictured). Kettering Museum Art Gallery has offered Martin a solo exhibition at the Alfred East Art Gallery in the autumn of 2016.

The people’s chosen top four were: 1st – Martin Sellars with 148 votes 2nd – Nicholas Thomas with 128 votes 3rd – Stella Benford with 112 votes

4th – Fiona Kingdom with 99 votes There were hundreds of entrants, Guy Holloway, Kettering Borough Council’s acting head of community services, said: “The competition was tight for the open15 People’s Choice Award, but every year the competition encourages more people to come along to the exhibition and even to participate in upcoming open exhibitions. The open15 People’s Choice award title is an invaluable opportunity for budding artists to have their work showcased and recognised in the award-winning Alfred East Art Gallery.”

Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August Weldon Art Exhibition Home made refreshments available Come along and view this wonderful collection of pastels, oils, watercolour and many more art mediums.

Many are for sale. so why not join us in celebrating local talent. 10.00 a.m. til 4.00 p.m. Free of charge Weldon Village Hall Northamptonshire Contact telephone: 07590024939 Sunday 2 August . Higham Ferrers Chichele Classic Car Show 2015 The Rotary Club of Rushden Chichele are holding a Classic Car Show in the historic town of Higham Ferrers. As well as classic vehicles there will be stallholders selling a variety of goods,a Hog Roast and other refreshment outlets.Around 150 vehicles are expected to attend. Why not bring your family to view the variety of cherished classic cars on display and visit the attractions at the event and in the surrounding area of The Castle Fields,where the Show is being staged. Anyone wishing to enter a classic car or take a pitch for a stall must pre- register and email highamclassic@btinternet.com to obtain further details and a booking/pre-registration form. No Car or Stallholder entries will be permitted on the day if not pre-registered.

Public viewing from 11am to 4pm Donations to Rotary Charities are requested from the public visiting the Show. The Castle Fields ,Kimbolton Road,Higham Ferrers, NN10 8DU Sunday 9 August. NANNA Fun Dog Show 24 fun classes for all dogs (and their owners!) - including Cutest Puppy, Waggiest Tail, Special Needs, Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Best Trick, Best Veteran, Best Rescued/Re-homed, Happiest Young Handler and dog!

Most Appealing Eyes, Best NANNA

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Rosettes and small prizes! Refreshments and stalls. In aid of NANNA Animal Rescue (Reg. charity No. 1115238) - come and look around and meet the animals! Join us on facebook: www.facebook.com/ events/585266738245583/ ! You can find us right on the A6 at Irthlingborough (opposite the Finedon Road turning). Sponsored by Cobbydog Dog Food and others, see facebook page for full list! Starts around noon (gates open 11am).

Entry fee £1 per entry (admission free but a donation would be nice ;) ) Higglety Pigglety Farm, Irthlingborough, , NN9 5UB Contact telephone: 07921215049 / 01933 650372 (10 till 10) Sunday 9 August. Music in the Park Split Whiskers blues/rock band who play 60’s /70s music will play for us again in the walled garden at Rushden Hall, Rushden, Northants. 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 summer.

15:00 to 17:00 Rushden Hall Park, Rushden, Northants, Northamptonshire NN10 9NG Contact telephone: 01933 316216 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.

The next walk is on Sunday June 28, starting at The Jackal, 3 High St, Thurleigh (MK44 2DB) for ten or 20km walks from 9.30am.

Next month’s is on Sunday July 5, from the Rushden Historical Transport Society (the old station), again for ten or 20km walks, from 10.30 to 1pm. Walks continue on July 26, August 23, 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 History Societies and is also a registered charity. It now has a membership of around around 875 members, mainly from the UK but also many from overseas. If you have an interest in tracing your family beginnings and ancestors come and pay us a visit. We can give help and assistance if you want to how to start, if you are stuck or would just like a chat. Meetings are held in Northampton on the third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm.

Most of the meetings will feature a guest speaker from the world of Family History and Genealogy.

7:30pm to approx 9:00pm Archives Services Update with Daniel Williams of Northants Records Office The Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering NN15 7QA Contact telephone: 01536 511864 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.

Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000.

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880.

Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Fer Nature Tots – nature activities for children under five. £3.50 per child, includes refreshments. Booking essential, telephone: 01604 810970.

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Ses-

sions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun....

Aardvark Soft Play - Every Monday & Tuesday, sensory and soft play sessions for under-fives & their grownups. Book a 50-minute play session – running 9am-3pm. Limited spaces. £2.50 per playing child: Aardvark Soft Play at Corby Masonic Complex, 27 Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AD. Contact: 01536 201535 or 07889390500 or lindsey@aardvarksoftplay.com Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.

Tiny Tots: Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm, term time only, at St Giles Church Community Centre, Desborough.

Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.302.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759.

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Treasures: Mondays 9.45-11.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525.

Mawsley Baby & Toddler Group: Thursdays, 9.30-11am, The Centre at Mawsley, Kettering. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01536 790517.

Hawthorn Berries: Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, at Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, Kettering. £1 per family.

Contact: 01536 359574.

St Edwards Mums & Tots: Wednesdays 9-11am at St Edwards RC Primary School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering. £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter. Contact Kim on: 01536 391581.

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm.

Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden.

Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604.

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369.

St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st

child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084.

Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School.

Call: 01933 410112.

Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119.

Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159.

Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough.

50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family.

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.

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. Contact Lee on: 01933 460266.

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EXTRA BUSINESS From tiffin to tipples, top food and drink producers earn applause THE oven gloves are now firmly off among some of the county’s finest producers as they aim for culinary glory in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards.

The awards, devised by Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) and now in their seventh year, celebrate excellence of produce, the county’s dining venues and those who work in the culinary sector.

Two select panels of experts judged the product and drink sessions staged at Holdenby House and at the reigning ‘Community Pub of the Year – Town’, The Malt Shovel Tavern in Northampton respectively.

The shortlisted finalists in the five categories were chosen from a record number of entries. They are (in alphabetical order within the category): Artisan Sweet Product of the Year (sponsored by Moulton College): Amaretti Tiffin – The Corner Deli & Sandwich Shop, Kettering Cornish Sea Salted Caramels –

Belflair Chocolates, Brackley Fruitilicious Granola with Nuts and Seeds – Most Marvellous Baking, Northampton Rich Fruit Cake – Elliotts Kitchen Fine Foods, Towcester Swiss Roll Raspberry Puree Ice Cream Cake – A Rossi and Partners, Kettering Artisan Savoury Product of the Year (sponsored by Heygates Flour and Animal Feed): Hobnail Goat Cheese – NeneView Dairy, Stanwick Nice Try Lamb Pie – Sauls of Spratton, Spratton Pastrami – Ashley Farm Shop, Ashley Pork, Apple and Black Pudding Scotch Egg – Elliotts Kitchen Fine Foods, Towcester Potato, Leek and Stilton Pie – The Moulton Pie Company, Moulton New Local Product of the Year (sponsored by Whitworth Bros. Ltd Flour Millers): Fruitilicious Granola with Nuts and Seeds – Most Marvellous Baking,

Northampton Middle Eastern Marmalade – Friars Farm, Northampton Rapstick Goat Cheese – NeneView Dairy, Stanwick Rhubarb and GINger Cake – Most Marvellous Baking, Northampton Skyver Goat Cheese – NeneView Dairy, Stanwick Artisan Local Drink of the Year: Apple Juice – Windmill Orchards, Sulgrave Becket’s Ale – Phipps NBC, Northampton Bible Black Porter – Nene Valley Brewery, Oundle Booze Hound – Gun Dog Ales, Woodford Halse Northamptonshire Bitter – Hoggley’s Brewery, Northampton New Local Drink of the Year: Bell Ringer – Towcester Mill Brewery, Towcester Founder’s Reserve East India Pale Ale – Phipps NBC, Northampton Plum Cider – Saxby’s Cider, Irchester Ratliffe’s Celebrated Stout – Phipps NBC, Northampton.

Additionally, while not shortlisted, One Track Mind from Brigstock Brewery at Brigstock was also ‘Commended’ by the judges in the ‘New Local Drink’ category.

Among those new finalists to be celebrating their success is John Evans from Towcester Mill Brewery: “We’re absolutely thrilled that we have been shortlisted, especially as we’ve just marked the first anniversary of the opening of the newly refurbished brewery after we moved into the town from Whittlebury,” said John.

“It’s been a lot of hard work in bringing the old mill back to life, but this helps to make all that effort worthwhile and we shall certainly be pulling a few pints in our community tap room to celebrate!” he added.

Those are sentiments echoed

by Vicky Robertson, of Most Marvellous Baking in Northampton, who is a triple finalist across two categories this year with her granola and rhubarb and ginger cake. She

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said: “The publicity I had from being shortlisted last year brought a real boost to my business, so I’m delighted to have been successful again.

“My cake uses rhubarb gin from one of last year’s winners, Warner Edwards, so here’s hoping that might be the magic ingredient to take at least one of the titles this year!”

The winners and runners-up in all five categories will be decided by a second panel of judges later in the year and the results, along with those of the other 13 categories in the competition, will be announced at the awards dinner at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on Thursday October 15.

Meanwhile, visitors to both the Northamptonshire Food Show at Holdenby on Saturday September 5 and Sunday 6th and the Althorp Food Festival on Friday September 25 and Saturday 26th will have chance to sample some of the 24 shortlisted products and drinks.

Kelly is ‘face’ of fashion store Shopping centre welcomes four new retailers

THE FACE OF PEP: Kelly Bull and little Rocco cut the ribbon to open the Kettering store, watched by Andy Bond, Kyana Herbert-Bull, store manager Jasmine Kendall and PEP&CO MD Adrian Mountford. Photo by Jim McAlwane.

A MUM-of-two from Barton Seagrave a background in fashion. A few weeks has enjoyed VIP status at the open- later I heard back that I had been choing of a new fashion clothing shop in sen to be the face of PEP&CO! “I arrived at the store early to have a Kettering.

Kelly Bull cut the ceremonial ribbon at look round and meet the staff before the PEP&CO when it opened for business at grand opening.

“I think there is definitely a market the start of the month in the Newlands Shopping Centre. The company is open- for PEP&CO within Kettering, offering affordable children’s clothing in ing 50 stores – including one in Corby.

Kelly – who is mum to Kyana (five) the centre of town, homeware and laand three-month-old Rocco – heard dieswear. It is on par pricewise with the about the company’s competition to supermarkets and the clothing has a find a young family for their opening nice quality to it.

“As time goes on I think the brand will campaign, via Facebook, and sent in a photo of herself with her youngsters, to- establish itself and can experiment with new ideas. gether with a write-up.

“The day was fantastic, the staff are She told Extra Local: “I said I was a local mother of two and a teacher of Art extremely friendly and helpful and I & Design Technology – and that I have think the company will do well.”

CORBY town centre is growing fast, with four new retailers recently taking up shop units and more to follow.

Sovereign Land, the UK retail and leisure developer and asset manager, has signed leasing agreements with four new retail and food and beverage operators at the Willow Place & Corby Town Shopping: Pep & Co, the UK’s new fashion clothing entrant, has taken 6,700 sq ft at 20 Willow Place on a twoyear lease. Goddards fashion retailer has opened at 7B Willow Place and signed a tenyear lease.

Italgaleto, a regional ice cream and waffle retailer, has taken 1,570 sq ft at 34 Corporation Street. And a

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!

Tuesdays July 21 and August 4, 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 Tuesdays August 4 and Sept 8, 12noon-2pm. 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.

Wednesdays August 4 and Sept 8, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (inc full breakfast and). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

Wednesdays August 12 and Sept 16, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www.wibn.co.uk). At The

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Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

Fridays August 14 and Sept 18, 7am-9am. East Northants Business Breakfast organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), at The Gemini Suite, Rockingham Speedway, Mitchell Road, Corby (NN17 5AF). Contact Alison Hadley, FSB branch secretary, on: 01933 413222 or email: alison@ moticationuk.com for more details. £13 for FSB members and for first time visitors, £18 for nonmembers’ subsequent visits.

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world food buffet offer trading as ‘Vaagabons’ has taken 2,500 sq ft at 3-5 Corporation Street.

Willow Place & Corby Town Shopping was acquired in March by Sov-

ereign and Europa Capital.

The centre attracts an average eight million visitors a year and Sovereign is now working on further retail plans.

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Simon Phipps said: “These new lettings are part of our plans to provide greater diversity to Willow Place & Corby Town Shopping’s tenant mix. Corby is one of England’s fast-

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By Canon George Burgon

“I am a people watcher who finds that God and my faith has touched many, many lives.’

A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs and having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.

When I was a little boy growing up in Glasgow in the 1940’s and 50’s the local playground was denied its purpose by the Sunday laws. The swings were locked up, the roundabout was anchored to a stake and the slides had a chain and wood blocks to prevent any child having fun. Of course we got round this by turning everything into climbing frames or obstacle challenges. The shops did not open except those which sold newspapers and a lot more beside until 11am. The pubs were shut all day but those who wanted a drink could find a nearby hotel. Some people did go to Church but most “had a lie in!” We were a Church attending family but I did resent the dead hand of sabbatarianism which decreed how we were to live. My mum daren’t hang out washing in case of what the neighbours might think and when we visited relatives we had to wear our ”Sunday best” which was supposed to have the required effect of making sure we did not get into mischief. Some hopes! If a smudge of oil was found on a jacket or a grass stain appeared on trousers then we were in trouble. Sunday misdeeds had their own way of reminding us that God had an angry side to his nature. I think we have grown up a bit

in our understanding of God and that enforced religion never did and never can create a lively faith in the God of love. Over the ensuing years our Sundays have changed beyond all recognition. The swings are no longer padlocked. Sporting events on Sundays are the norm and shops can sell more than newspapers, sweets and tobacco. The proposed changes regarding Sunday trading is merely another step in meeting what people want to do with their time. We live in a 24/7 life style. Public services and trading have had to adapt. Some occupations have lived with this for years e.g. farming, health services, transport and so on. Just as life has changed so too must religious and social attitudes. Round the clock living for many people is the norm not the exception and working conditions and the pay packet should respect this. As for people of faith who believe that time is a gift of God, they should remember that” the voice of prayer is never silent” wherever they are or whatever they are doing. Worship need not be confined to traditional holy days.

However, we should still set aside time in our lives to that which Joseph Addison the writer once described Sunday as a chance to “clear away the rust of the week.”

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Health, charity and buying in Spain Dear Extra, Thank you for the details printed in the Kettering Extra 5th June 2015 of Mr and Mrs Northants physique show at Wicksteed Park Pavilion on 31st May. The final results are worth mentioning – Mr Northants: Dale Fletcher (Bodyshapers Gym). Junior Mr Northants: Zeke Smith (Bodyshapers Gym). Miss Bikini: Gormini Lawson.

As you were good also to mention the Great Ormund-Childrens Hospital Collection – here is a photograph of their balloons etc with Emma (left), myself (centre) and Vince Dalessandro (right) gym owner. Also! At the above avent about 400 people attended and raised nearly £150 for the Age Concern 4 Seasons Centre opposite Bodyshapers Gym on School Lane in Kettering for Patrons and Staff towards their Annual Seasick Outing!

Yours in health, strength and goodwill, Derek Bradshaw Kettering.

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Garden Heaven

An NGS Garden Is the Place to Be during the Summer Holidays Georgina Stey The Summer Holidays are wonderful for spending lots of time with children and grandchildren, but it can sometimes be hard to find activities that will keep little ones entertained and at the same time won’t break the bank!

So why not visit a National Gardens Scheme (NGS) garden? There are almost 500 gardens open across England and Wales during the Summer Holidays, many of which don’t charge for young people under 16 years of age.

All NGS gardens are inspiring, uplifting places, guaranteed to keep the family entertained for an afternoon.

The benefits of NGS gardens to young people are many: a new place to explore, fresh air and beautiful colours to enjoy, and the opportunity to learn about

plants and nature first-hand.

George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the National Gardens Scheme, says: ‘NGS gardens provide the perfect setting for families to relax and enjoy each other’s company in, and are also very good value for money. We hope many families will visit NGS gardens over the Summer Holidays.’

Visitors to NGS gardens will also have the benefit of knowing that their entrance fee is supporting wonderful causes; since its foundation in 1927, the NGS has donated over £45 million to nursing and caring charities, including Marie Curie and Carers Trust.

Details of all NGS gardens opening over the Summer Holidays can be found on the NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk

Tomato and spinach tart

Recipe and image kindly supplied by Waitrose, for more recipes go to www.waitrose.com/recipes.

For an alfresco lunch or supper or picnic, this classic tart tastes as good as it looks.

Ingredients 250g shortcrust pastry Olive oil spray 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 260g pack Spinach 250g Reduced Fat Soft Cheese 2 medium British Blacktail Free Range Eggs, beaten 100g Greek Light Salad Cheese, diced 50g toasted pine nuts 450g Vine Tomatoes, thinly sliced ½ tsp dried oregano or rosemary Method 1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC, gas mark 5. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 23cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Prick with a fork then line with baking parchment, fill with ceramic baking beans and bake for 10 minutes until set.

2. Meanwhile, spray a large

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frying pan with oil and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and cook over a fairly high heat until the spinach has wilted and any liquid has evaporated. Tip the mixture into a large bowl.

3. Beat together the soft cheese and eggs then stir into the spinach mixture along with the salad cheese and pine nuts.

Remove the baking beans from the case and spoon in the filling.

4. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the filling and spray lightly with the oil. Sprinkle over the dried herbs and a good grinding of black pepper and bake for 45 minutes until the filling is set. Leave to sit in the tin for 5 minutes then carefully lift out, slice and serve with salad.

Cook’s tip To really make sure all the water has evaporated from the spinach, tip into a large sieve and press with a wooden spoon to extract any liquid.

Flowers Sowing and planting Autumnflowering bulbs, such as autumn crocuses, Colchicum, Sternbergia, Amaryllis and Nerine,can be planted now.

Cutting back plants in baskets followed by feeding can encourage new growth and help revive tired displays.

Cut back delphiniums and geraniums after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second flowering period. Feed after cutting them back.

Deadhead flower borders regularly to prolong flowering. Disbud and dead-head dahlias if growing for large blooms. Leave roses that produce attractive hips.

Divide clumps of bearded iris.

Propagation Take cuttings of patio and container plants ready for next year.

Pinks and carnations that have become leggy, can be propagated by layering or by cuttings. Propagation can improve the appearance of untidy clumps.

General maintenance Prop up tall perennials such as lupins, delphiniums and gladioli if staking was neglected earlier in the season.

Some late-flowering border perennials may benefit from a quickacting feed before they come into bloom, especially if the soil is not very fertile.

Most perennial weeds are best dealt with in the summer when the weeds are in active growth. Digging out often works, but applying a weedkiller can be more practical, particularly for large areas.

Planning ahead Start collecting seed from plants you want to grow next year, especially annuals such asCalendula, poppy and love-in-a-mist.

Pest and disease watch Inspect lilies for the scarlet lily beetle whose larvae can strip plants in days.

Vine weevils can also be a problem at this time of year.

Small holes and tears in new foliage of ornamentals such as Caryopteris, Fuchsia and Dahlia are most likely caused by capsid bug damage.

Watch out for aphids (greeenfly and blackfly) on stems and leaves of young shoots.

Sudden collapse of apparently healthy clematis, especially the large-flowered cultivars, could indicate clematis wilt.

In dry weather powdery mildew can play havoc with plants such as clematis, roses and Lonicera.

Look out for and treat black spot on roses and scab on Pyracantha.

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6 for Tommy as Kettering Town U13’s march on

WALLOP!: Tommy Simms hitting out a six at Luton.

Kettering Town Under 13’s progressed to the second round of the National Club Championships following an 8 wicket victory away against Luton Town and Indians, Luton were restricted to 94/8 thanks to a great spell of bowling from Harry Tanser 3-0-10-3 and 3 great Run outs.

Chasing 95 in their allotted 20 overs Kettering made steady progress as Will Bissaker scored 30 before his compulsory retirement and Max Aldridge chipped in with 13 to leave 45 required off the last 10 overs. An explosive 32 from big hitting Tommy Sims saw Kettering home with 4 overs to spare. The next Round sees Kettering drawn against the County Champions from either Middlesex or Hertfordshire on 28th July at Bishop Stortford(Herts).

On Mondayevening Kettering secured the league title making it 9 wins from 9 in the league,adding another trophy to the County Championship. (Beat Weekly/Warkton)

Golf course’s 50th anniversary

PLAYERS at Priors Hall Golf Club, near Weldon, have been celebrating this week – it is the course’s 50th anniversary and to mark the occasion a range of competitions and a social evening have been on the agenda.

An open day was held at the club last Saturday and competitions throughout the week – and tomorrow, Saturday 18th, the anniversary fun concludes with a presentation and social evening, including a buffet, disco and more at the Masonic Hall in Corby. It is £5 per ticket, everyone is welcome and you will get to hear from guest speaker and ex-Chelsea footballer, Ron Harris, more affectionately known as Ron Chopper Harris.

Also tomorrow, a major competition is being held at the course, open to all Priors Hall members and invited guests, including around 35 previous captains from as far back as 1975.

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EXTRA SPORT THE 2015 Northamptonshire School Games programme culminated in a magnificent finale on Thursday July 9 at Moulton College, and basked in glorious sunshine, giving perfect sporting conditions for more than 1,000 young athletes and disabled athletes – all going all out for gold.

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1,000 compete for school games gold There were also 120 young leaders and young volunteers from local schools across the county supporting the running of the competitions. Having completed a training programme prior to the event, they helped Northamptonshire Sport and National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) with the smooth running of the Games.

More than 100 schools from across the county participated and represented their School Sport Partnership in 17 different sports including: Archery, Athletics, Basketball, Cycling, Tri Golf, Gymnastics (held at the Diamond Gymnastics Club in Rushden), Hockey, Quick sticks Hockey, Multi-Skills, Netball, Rounders, Softball, Tennis, and the Inclusive sports of Tag Rugby, Goalball and Inclusive Archery.

The Swimming Finals competition was held on Friday June 26 at Corby International Pool and the Cricket Finals at Northampton County Cricket Ground on Tuesday June 30 and Thursday July 2.

The Northamptonshire School Games is part of the Sainsburys School Games Programme; an Olympic Legacy programme is

now in its forth year. Delivered in the county by Northamptonshire Sport, the programme consists of two events: the Winter Games (held this year at Kettering Sports Arena in February), and the Summer Games. For the schools taking part, it was the culmination of four months of inter-school and intraschool competitions within each of the five Northamptonshire School Sport Partnerships, the winners of which represented their School Sport Partnership.

The opening parade, including competitors, young leaders and volunteers, entered the field and the parade was converted into a giant 70 in front of the stage, to mark the 70 days countdown to the Rugby World Cup. This was thanks to Moulton College who masterminded the marking out the giant 70 to convert the parade into the 70 days countdown and sent up their drone to take the fantastic aerial views.

The gathered crowd were then entertained by an onstage dance performance by Meadowside Primary School from Burton Latimer and Mike Sewell (broadcaster) was the host of the event. Sport England

COUNTING DOWN TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP: The parade of sporting youngsters formed a giant 70 – the days remaining to the start of the world cup.

Sporting Champion Bryan Steel (four times Cycling Olympian) opened the games, before touring the competitions and speaking to competitors and viewing and cheering along the cyclists and other competitors.

Gary Sheppard, assistant director of Northamptonshire Sport, said: “Today, we witnessed a fantastic day of school sport.

For the first time ever in the our Sainsbury’s School Games programme in the county, we have squads at 100% attendance levels, with three School Sport Partnerships having a maximum

The gold medal winners for each of the competitions were:

BLAZE OF GLORY: Above, Isham Primary School tennis player at full stretch. Below, games mascot, Blaze, greets competitors.

Archery Arrows YRS 4&5 Cedar Road Academy, Northampton N Archery Inclusive KS 3&4 Friars Academy, Wellingborough WEN Athletics Quad Kids YRS 5&6 Caroline Chisholm Primary School SND Basketball Take 6 YRS 5&6 Oakway Junior School, Wellingborough WEN Cycling Go Ride and Run YR 7 Sponne School, Towcester SND Goalball Project Ability KS3&4 Queen Eleanor Primary Academy, Northampton N Golf Tri Golf Skills YR 3&4 Abington Vale Primary School, Northampton N Golf Tri Golf Sixes YR 5&6 Finedon Mulso CE Junior School, Wellingborough WEN Gymnastics Key Steps YR 1&2 Irthlingborough Infants School WEN; YR 3&4 St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School, Corby COT; YR 5&6 Deanshanger Primary School SND Hockey Quick Sticks YR 3&4 Guilsborough Primary School SND

Hockey In2Hockey (Girls) YR 8&9 Caroline Chisholm School, South Northampton SND Hockey In2Hockey (Boys) YR 8&9 Northampton School for Boys N Multi Skills YR 1&2 Whitefriars Infants School WEN Netball High5 YR 5&6 Isham Primary School K Rounders YR 9 Bishop Stopford School, Kettering K Softball YR 7&8 Northampton School for Boys N Swimming Yr 5-6 Bracken Leas Primary, Brackley SND Tennis (MiniRed) YR 3&4 Woodnewton School, Corby COT

amount of teams present today – a fantastic achievement by all those involved.”

All Gold, Silver and Bronze winners were welcomed onto the stage at the end and presented with their medals by Baroness Sue Campbell (chairman of the Youth Sport Trust), Gail Emms Badminton Silver Olympic Medallist and Youth Sport Trust ambassador, and Blaze the School Games Mascot.

South Northants and Daventry School Sport Partnership were in the lead after the Winter Games.

They eagerly await the medal tally and points from all the Summer Games competitions which will be added to the winter scores and the Northamptonshire School Games School Sport Partnership of 2015 title will be announced in the next few days.

The 5 School Sport Partnerships (SSPs) are: Team Corby Oundle and Thrapston (COT) – Black shirts Team Kettering (K) – Red shirts Team Northampton (N) – Green shirts Team South Northants and Daventry (SND) – Yellow shirts (and white as the yellow attracted the bugs!)

Team Wellingborough and East Northants (WEN) – Blue Shirts

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Tennis, Woodnewton School, Corby.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Inclusive Arrows, (Secondary) Friars Academy, Wellingborough.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Basketball, Oakway Junior School, Wellingborough.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Quicksticks Hockey, Guilsborough Primary School.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Rounders, Bishop Stopford School, Kettering.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Tri Golf (Yr 5/6), Finedon Mulso CE Junior School, Wellingborough.

CHAMPION SUPPORT: Bryan Steel with pupils from Park Junior School, Kettering.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: High 5 Netball, Isham Primary School.

GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Multi Skills Whitefriars Infants School, Rushden.

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EXTRA SPORT • LOCAL BOWLS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘MCBA’ versus LEICESTERSHIRE – RESULT The Jackson Grundy sponsored Bowls Northamptonshire men entertained Leicestershire to a ‘Midland Counties’ match at Wellingborough BC on Saturday, 11th July, 2015, intent on exacting some revenge for the defeat at that County’s hands in the ‘Middleton Cup’ in May. Team Manager Vernon Gearey was obliged to make a few changes due to non-availability of some of his regular players, and this gave him an opportunity to have a look at some emerging players, with the Rollings brothers, Connor & Kieran, of Kettering Lodge BC having an opportunity to show what they can do, alongside Adam Pitfield, Rushden Town BC. He also had on hand as a reserve Callum Beale of Wellingborough BC, another talented young player, who will contest a Semi-Final of the County Under 25 Singles on Wednesday, 15th July, 2015 at Wellingborough BC, at 6.30 p.m..

It was quite obvious from the very beginning that the County men were ‘up for it’ on a fast green, and after 5 ends of play they held an overall 6 shots lead, and there was no let up for the visitors as the home team piled on the shots across the green. After 10 ends of play the County’s lead had increased to 21 shots at 72-51 shots, and although Leicester managed to stay with the County over the next 5 ends, with no increase in the advantage, over the following 3 ends the County’s lead leapt to 36 shots, and the win was finally Northamptonshire’s by 33 shots.

The highest winning rink for the County was once more that of Roger Tansley, which had a very impressive win by 19 shots, and on that rink it is interesting to note that after 13 ends of play there was just 1 shot between the two rinks, but in the remaining 8 ends Leicester did not score again due to the excellence of the home rink’s play.

Mention should be made of one rink, where the Leicestershire skip was ‘walking on water’ for half of the match and turning over all the good work of the County men, and that was Alan Ashby’s rink, but from a desperate start of 0-13 shots after 7 ends of play, his rink really picked up and from being 3-15 shots down after 10 ends, by some excellent bowling thereafter they took the 2nd half of the match to only lose by 3 shots.

Final score was Northamptonshire 143 shots (18 points) – Leicestershire 110 shots (4 points). Rink scores, Leicestershire skips only, as follows: Rink 1.

David Love, Kieran Rollings, David Walker & Alan Ashby 19 shots – Joe Dawson 22 shots Rink 2.

Connor Rollings, Peter Ward, Richard Lemon & Andrew Manton 28 shots – Steve Wade 14 shots Rink 3.

Tony O’Leary, Martin Gearey, Chris Bland & Jim McKee 20 shots – Adie Smedley 18 shots Rink 4.

Adam Pitfield, Will Walker, John Haines & Darren Childs 19 shots – Adam Hirons 23 shots Rink 5.

Keith Height, Matt Cattell, Iain Walker & Callum Height 25 shots – Dave Simpson 20 shots Rink 6.

Adam Brown, Jonathan Brown, Matt Pownall & Roger Tansley 32 shots – Andy Wye 13 shots At the post match meal BN Men’s President George Willmott was pleased to present ‘Colt’ Badges to Connor & Kieran Rollings and Adam Pitfield, this being their first County match.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN versus BEDFORDSHIRE – SELECTION The following have been selected to represent Jackson Grundy sponsored Bowls Northamptonshire’s Men’s Section in a friendly

match against Bedfordshire BA on Tuesday, 21st July, 2015, at Bugbrooke BC, Playing Fields, Camp Close, Bugbrooke, NN7 3RW, commencing at 2.0 p.m.

Rink 1.

Harvey Fruish, Abington/John Elphee, Northampton Whyte Melville/Robin Frost, Bugbrooke/ George Willmott, Irchester Rink 2.

Peter Kitchener, Irchester/Dave Lovell, Irchester/John Cooper, Burton Latimer Town/Terry James, Thrapston Rink 3.

Roger Summers, Northampton West End/Peter Court, Brackley/ Geoff Hunt, Wellingborough/John Church, Higham Ferrers Town Rink 4.

David Francis, Bugbrooke/Michael Munns, Northampton West End/John Chester, Kettering Lodge/Richard Somerton, Brackley Rink 5.

David Jones, Bugbrooke/Peter Byworth, Wellingborough/Geoff Harris, Higham Ferrers Town/ Michael Moulton, Heyford Rink 6.

Paul Cooke, Carlsberg/Trevor Tilley, Irchester/Brian Jones, Heyford/Ken Court, Brackley Reserves: Neville Bodily, Northampton Whyte Melville/ Steve Munton, Northampton Whyte Melville/Dave Williamson, Northampton BBOB/ Bob Brogdon, Northampton Express NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WOMEN ‘FRIENDLY’ versus BUCKINGHAMSHIRE – SELECTION The following players have been selected to represent Jackson Grundy sponsored Bowls Northamptonshire’s Women’s Section in a friendly match against Buckinghamshire BA on Tuesday, 21st July, 2015, at Stony Stratford BC, 1, Ostlers Lane, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AR, commencing at 1.30 p.m.

Rink 1.

Doreen Bedford, Finedon Town/ Sheila Galloway, Thrapston/Chris Cooper, Burton Latimer Town/ Nancy Tebbutt, Thrapston Rink 2.

Denise Carlin, Desborough Town/ Dawn Owen, Desborough Town/ Pat Gayton, Swanspool/Margaret McGillivray, Desborough Town Rink 3.

Joyce George, Wellingborough/ Janet Riome, Harpole/Brenice Willmott, Irchester/Joyce Porter, Abbey Park Rink 4.

Heather Golding, Irchester/Elsie Hatton, Brackley/Pat Starsmore.

Kettering Lodge/Barbara Haseldine, Finedon Town Rink 5.

Velda Cooper, Irchester/Pam Sallaway, Rushden Town/Rhona Holland, Heyford/Jan Bradley, Heyford Rink 6.

Jan Hunt, Swanspool/Agnes Johnson, Wellingborough/Barbara Oliver, Kislingbury/Audrey Height, Kettering Lodge Travelling Reserves: Maggie Edwards, Kingsthorpe/Margaret Cave, Thrapston/Marilyn Armitage, Wellingborough/Janey Leggate, Wellingborough Non-Travelling Reserve: Brenda Bishop, Kingsthorpe NORTHAMPTONSHIRE UNDER 25’S INITIATIVES I reported last month on the initiative of young bowlers in the County at Under 25 level, and their desire to play indoor bowls competitively matches other Counties, and the Executive of the Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association has formally applied for Associate Membership to the Eastern Counties Under 25 League for the 2015/16 season. Matches in this League are Double Rink ones, played at one venue, with the other Counties involved being Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. This is good news for the young bowlers, and a list

of the Fixtures will appear in the forthcoming season’s handbook, shortly to be published.

One very important aspect of the work that the young players have been undertaking in their discussions has been the importance of having a Team Identity, and this is achieved, not exclusively, but very importantly, by the wearing of a Team Playing Shirt.

Enquiries have already been made, and costings checked out, with most shirts coming out at around £25.00p each.

To facilitate the procurement of a stock of shirts, sponsorship is urgently sought, and in that connection, if anyone reading this feels able to put up around £1500 .00p in sponsorship, the shirts issue would be solved, with the sponsor’s logo and name of course included on the shirt. This is a very important part of the Under 25’s image in the County, and it is hoped that the necessary support will be forthcoming.

The shirts will be worn by all the young players at all the venues where matches are to be played, and not only would the sponsor gain publicity through its logo and name being contained within the design of the shirt, but very importantly for the young players, it will show great support for their participation in a healthy and well managed sport, where standards are set and adhered to respecting appearance, etiquette and general behaviour.

The young bowlers of our County are a credit to the sport and they deserve the sort of support they are looking for in sponsorship.

Anyone wishing to help in this regard please contact the Under 25’s – they have the email address northamptonshireu25s@hotmail. com CEREBRAL PALSY SPORT – EVENT IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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 with Cerebral Palsy and other physical disabilities, either as a first step into Bowls, or as an additional playing opportunity, and it is being developed in partnership with Northamptonshire Sport and the Bowls Development Alliance.

The 2 hour session will focus on providing fun skills based activities designed to engage participants and develop the skills used in playing Bowls, which hopefully will lead to further participation in bowls at a local Club, and, if they so wish to become Club members.

More information will be found on the CPS website - http://www. cpsport.org or interested people may contact Ed Pearse on ed.pearse@cpsport.org To take part a Registration Form and Photo Consent Form may be downloaded from the website, and then returned to Ed Pearse. If anyone interested has difficulty in locating such forms, please contact, john.g.church@btinternet.com and I will forward same to you.

NORTHAMPTON MEN’S TRIPLES LEAGUE – ‘HALF TERM REPORT’ Report courtesy of Peter Saunders, League Secretary We are now halfway through this season’s league calendar and the holders at the top of Division One are changing virtually on a weekly basis. Within the first two weeks

Men’s v Leicestershire: l to r Alan Ashby, David Walker, Kieran Rollings & David Love, plus 2 opponents St. Crispin “A” moved from top down to sixth place, with Kingsthorpe “A” picking up a six point win against Abington “A” on the second week.

Things have settled down a bit with West End “A”, Kingsthorpe “A” & Express “A” sharing the honours on a weekly basis. At present West End “A” lead Kingsthorpe by only 0.5 of a point. 2014 Division Two winners, Roade, have yet to win a game in the 1st Division, but with another 7 weeks to go this can change.

In Division Two, last years division three winners, Heyford, are having a very good season and lead the way with Daventry Town “A” a close second. The teams in mid table only have a few points between them, but sadly, like Roade in division one, West End “B” still have yet to win a game.

Earls Barton in Division Three have a very strong lead over second place Harpole “A” who, it has to be said, are having a good season winning five games out of seven.

Kislingbury “A”, who have been stuck in Division Four for a few seasons, hold top place winning 5 games, drawn one and lost one.

All league information can be viewed by clicking on http://www. northamptonareatriplesleague. co.uk/ RUSHDEN & DISTRICT ‘TIPLER LEAGUE’ – LATEST As the Rushden & District ‘Tipler Triples League’ draws to a close with just 1 week’s matches left to be played, the winners of Division 1 will almost certainly rest on the very last match between the current leaders, Higham Ferrers Town BC ‘B’ and the team in second place at this time, Rushden ‘A’. Higham ‘B’ has 36.5 points to 32.5 points for Rushden ‘A’, but Rushden ‘A’ has one game in hand over Higham, so with 5 points available for that match in hand, Rushden ‘A’ could go into the ‘crunch match’ with Higham ‘B’ in the lead by 1 point. The third placed team, Higham Ferrers Town ‘A’, currently on 31 points, and also having 2 matches left, could also be in the mix at the top of that Division.

In Division 2, the leaders Mazda look as though they are ‘home and dry’ as winners, with 29 points, the second placed on 22.5 points being a 3 way affair with RAFA, Irchester ‘C’ and Earls Barton ‘A’ the positions being currently down to shots difference, and with just one match left for all, that could change.

Matches played this week as follows: Division 1.

Higham Ferrers ‘B’ (3.5 points) beat Irchester ‘B’ (1.5 points) 4740 shots Higham Ferrers ‘A’ (4 points) beat Irchester ‘D (1 point) 64-48 shots Wanders (3.5 points) beat Rushden ‘B’ (1.5 points) 59-39 shots Raunds (5 points) beat Thrapston (Nil points) 65-41 shots

Irchester ‘A’ (4 points) beat Finedon (1 point) 69-52 shots Division 2.

Earls Barton ‘A’ (5 points) beat Mazda (Nil points) 59-28 shots RAFA (4.5 points) beat Earls Barton ‘B (.5 point) 61-38 shots Rebels (5 points) beat Irchester ‘C’ (Nil points) 53-42 shots Tipler Trophy The end of season ‘Tipler Trophy’ will be held for Division 1 on Monday, 3rd August, 2015, and for Division 2 on Wednesday, 5th August, 2015. The League Secretary Brenice Willmott, is asking for the nominated names of the skips to be forwarded to her a.s.a.p. please.

Here email is bremice.willmott@ sky.com BOWLS ENGLAND NEWS Bowls England has introduced a range of licensed shorts that may be worn in events under its jurisdiction, including County Championship and National Competition qualifying rounds as well as the final stages of all events held at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, in August.

There was clear demand from members to allow shorts to be worn, many of whom had seen them worn by teams participating in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Bowls England is confident that this move will help to make the sport more attractive to both this and future generations of bowlers. Only shorts bearing the Bowls England logo will be allowed in our events, and in team and/or side games all players must be wearing the same colour below the waist.

It must however be stressed that some Clubs and/or County Associations do not allow the wearing of shorts and players must respect the views. In addition the dress code for all other activities that players participate in, for example club friendly matches and leagues, is a matter for the relevant organising body to determine.

Tailored white shorts and sportstyle shorts in grey and navy can be purchased from the Bowls England website at www.bowlsengland.com or by calling the Bowls England Office on 01926 334609.

A detailed guidance note has been prepared by Bowls England and is available to view by visiting the Bowls England website.

BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC 19.7.15. Members visit Irchester BC for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

21.7.15. Thrapston BC visits for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m.

21.7.15. Members visit Geddington & Newton BC for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

CORBY FOREST BC 19.5.15. Rushden Town BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

21.7.15. Members visit Oundle BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 21.7.15. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 21.7.15. Swanspool BC visits for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

EARLS BARTON BC 20.7.15. Members visit Byfield BC for a men’s triples league match at 6.30 p.m.

GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 19.7.15. Members visit Golden Horse BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

21.7.15. Burton Latimer Town BC visits for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

IRCHESTER BC 19.7.15. Members visit Swanspool BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

19.7.15. Club hosts a match between the BN Executive and the County Under 25’as at 2.30 p.m.

KETTERING LODGE BC 21.7.15. Members visit Corby Seagrave House BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

22.7.15. Northants Retired Police BA visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 19.7.15. Members visit Northampton BBOB BC for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

21.7.15 Members visit Corby Seagrave House BC for a County League match at 6.30 p.m.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RETIRED POLICE BA 22.7.15. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

OUNDLE BC 21.7.15. Members visit Corby Forest BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

ROTHWELL MANOR PARK BC 21.7.15. Club plays its Joe Burrell Whites at 2.30 p.m.

RUSHDEN TOWN BC 19.7.15. Corby Forest BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

SWANSPOOL BC 19.7.15. Irchester BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

21.7.15. Desborough Town BC visits for a ladies match at 6.30 p.m.

THRAPSTON BC 19.7.15. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

21.7.15. Members visit Burton Latimer Town BC for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH BC 19.7.15. Corby Grampian BC visits for a County League match at 10.0 a.m.

21.7.15. Members visit Corby Grampian BC for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH OLD GRAMMARIANS BC 19.7.15. Cogenhoe BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

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PREMIER DIVISION Geddington CC - 1st XI Vs Old Northamptonians CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 152 for 10 (52.1 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 153 for 3 (31.5 overs) Points 5 25 Geddington CC - 1st XI 1 Mark Steele lbw b Richard Kaufman 49 2 Keith Potter st Blayde Baker b R Kaufman 15 3 Mark Neave lbw b Rob White 13 4 Marc Bell st Blayde Baker b R Kaufman 5 5 T Raubenheimer*ct Blayde Baker b Rob White 10 6 Daniel O’Callaghan b R Kaufman 0 7 Chris Murdoch lbw b R Kaufman 22 8 Kyle Morrison ct Matt White b R Kaufman 4 9 Colin Judd not out 6 10 Brodie Biddle† lbw b R Kaufman 0 11 Jamie Kay b R Kaufman 2 Extras 26 Total 152 Wickets all out Overs 52.1 Old Northamptonians CC - 1st XI 1 Tom Webb run out (T Raubenheimer) 8 2 Rob White* ct Colin Judd b Chris Murdoch 23 3 Richard Kaufman ct Colin Judd b Kyle Morrison 0 4 Zaakir Khawaja not out 62 5 Blayde Baker† not out 50 6 Martyn Cory did not bat 7 James Grayson did not bat 8 Daniel Waite did not bat 9 James Mellor did not bat 10 Matt White did not bat 11 Tom Heathfield did not bat Extras 10 Total 153 Wickets 3 Overs 31.5

Rushton CC - 1st XI Vs Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 253 for 8 (55.0 overs) 279 for 7 (55.0 overs) ‘b’‘t’ Points 2 5 Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI 1 Greg Evans ct & b Andrew Reynoldson 43 2 Sean Davis ct Daniel Bendon b D McGovern 9 3 Callum Berrill ct D McGovern b Marcus Steed 38 4 Jack Parker ct James Denton b A Reynoldson 23 5 Shane Devoy b Marcus Steed 49 6 Greig Hofbauer*† not out 63 7 Drew Brierley ct James Denton b Marc Jackson 1 8 Chris Goode ct D McGovern b Marcus Steed 9 9 Adam Nunn not out 27 10 Tom Brett did not bat 11 Primesh Patel did not bat Extras 17 Total 279 Wickets 7 Overs 55 Rushton CC - 1st XI 1 Daniel McGovern b Shane Devoy 30 2 Jake Bindley ct Tom Brett b Primesh Patel 21 3 A Reynoldson ct Greig Hofbauer b Tom Brett 14 4 Daniel Bendon* ct Greig Hofbauer b Adam Nunn 52 5 Adil Arif b Shane Devoy 65 6 Marc Jackson ct Greig Hofbauer b Chris Goode 10 7 Marcus Steed ct Greig Hofbauer b Chris Goode 17 8 Mobushar Khawaja lbw b Chris Goode 0 9 Afaq Babar not out 29 10 Sam Malton† not out 0 11 James Denton did not bat Extras 15 Total 253 Wickets 8 Overs 55

Stony Stratford CC - 1st XI Vs Rushden Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 153 for 10 (43.3 overs) 184 for 10 (45.5 overs) ‘b’‘t’ Points 7 30 Rushden Town CC - 1st XI 1 Ben Paine b Alex Strong 0 2 Mikey Phillips† ct P Chandran b Kamran Anwar 1 3 C Ruwansiri ct W Fernando b Kamran Anwar 0 4 Christian Davis not out 45 5 Luke Spears ct W Fernando b Alex Strong 0 6 Simon Branston* ct Kamran Anwar b A Ellemore 82 7 Sam Kumar ct Alex Strong b A Ellemore 42 8 Tom Smith ct P Chandran b A Ellemore 0 9 M H Ansari ct P Chandran b A Ellemore 2 10 James Gaul ct Nick Allen b A Ellemore 1 11 Simon Childs ct Joel Coxon b A Ellemore 5 Extras 6 Total 184 Wickets all out Overs 45.5 Stony Stratford CC - 1st XI 1 Mark Hulbert b James Gaul 19 2 P Chandran† ct Simon Childs b James Gaul 20 3 James Pickles lbw b Simon Branston 5 4 Wesley Fernando ct Simon Branston b Simon Childs 10 5 Nick Allen* ct Mikey Phillips b Simon Branston 48 6 Graham Simpson ct Simon Childs b Simon Branston 2 7 Kamran Anwar ct Christian Davis b Simon Branston 12 8 Alex Strong lbw b C Ruwansiri 10 9 Andrew Ellemore ct M H Ansari b Simon Branston 4 10 Joel Coxon b C Ruwansiri 1 11 Stephen Richardson not out 0 Extras 22 Total 153 Wickets all out Overs 43.3

Finedon Dolben CC - 2nd XI Vs Wellingborough Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 171 for 6 (50 overs) ‘t’ 229 for 8 (50 overs) ‘b’ Points 8 16 Wellingborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Richard Curtis ct George Parker b Ben Parker 14 2 James Howes* ct Nick Brown b Ben Parker 7 3 Darren Trotter† ct Andy Roberts b George Parker 28 4 Tim Coleman lbw b George Parker 57 5 Cameron Ross ct Chris Todd b Ben Parker 11 6 Connor Gates st Nick Brown b Andy Roberts 50 7 Jake Newman b George Parker 7 8 Karl Tapp not out 20 9 Ryan Awbery st Nick Brown b George Parker 15 10 Kyle Awbery not out 3 11 Sam Owen did not bat Extras 17 Total 229 Wickets 8 Overs 50

Finedon Dolben CC - 2nd XI 1 Chris Todd ct Cameron Ross b Karl Tapp 0 2 Ewan Cox ct James Howes b Sam Owen 38 3 George Parker b Karl Tapp 65 4 Elliott West ct James Howes b Sam Owen 30 5 Phil Materna ct Darren Trotter b Kyle Awbery 12 6 H Gouldstone ct Richard Curtis b Sam Owen 10 7 Jack Carroll not out 4 8 Andy Roberts* not out 0 9 Nick Brown† did not bat 10 Ben Parker did not bat 11 Will Sneath did not bat Extras 12 Total 171 Wickets 6 Overs 50

Loddington & Mawsley - 1st XI Vs Wellingborough Indians - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 196 for 10 (47 overs) ‘b’ 197 for 2 (47.1 overs)‘t’ Points 5 22 Loddington & Mawsley CC - 1st XI 1 Luke Hanley ct M Saddiqi b Raul Patel 34 2 James Coles ct Raul Patel b Amit Patel 16 3 Josh Plowright ct Sunny Patel b Mirwais Khan 3 4 A Henderson† ct Sunny Patel b Raul Patel 41 5 C Plowright ct Bhavin Patel b M Saddiqi 64 6 Thomas Kilsby lbw b Sunny Patel 2 7 Nicholas Herbert* b Sunny Patel 0 8 Adam Roberts ct Sunny Patel b M Saddiqi 14 9 Michael Higham b Sunny Patel 1 10 Harry Dennis-Jones not out 1 11 Ben Roberts b Muhibullah Saddiqi 0 Extras 20 Total 196 Wickets all out Overs 47 Wellingborough Indians CC - 1st XI 1 Raul Patel ct James Coles b C Plowright 61 2 C Upadhyay† ct A Henderson b N Herbert 8 3 Bhavin Patel not out 53 4 Jignesh (1st team) Patel* not out 52 5 Muhibullah Saddiqi did not bat 6 Anand Panchal did not bat 7 Sunny Patel did not bat 8 Waqas Elahi did not bat 9 Dipesh Surti did not bat 10 Amit Patel did not bat 11 Mirwais Khan did not bat Extras 23 Total 197 Wickets 2 Overs 47.1

DIVISION ONE East Haddon CC - 1st XI Vs Isham CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 247 for 2 (36.3 overs) ‘t’ 243 for 8 (50 overs) ‘b’ Points 22 7 Isham CC - 1st XI 1 Tim Robinson ct Jack Dudleston b Matthew Rose 50 2 Chris Perkins ct Ian Hardwick b Matthew Rose 0 3 Chris Harrison† ct Ian Hardwick b Jon Gibson 62 4 Elliott James lbw b P P Rajan 8 5 Simon Court b P P Rajan 5 6 Dean Adam not out 77 7 Ellery White b Jon Gibson 6 8 George Chudley* ct J (Gus) Redding b Jon Gibson 11 9 Brandon Hawker ct P P Rajan b Jack Keeping 10 10 Jake Wilson not out 9 11 Andrew Law did not bat Extras 5 Total 243 Wickets 8 Overs 50 East Haddon CC - 1st XI 1 Robbie Povey lbw b Ellery White 16 2 Matthew Rose lbw b Andrew Law 41 3 Jack Keeping not out 70 4 Adrian Isherwood not out 87 5 Priyan PushpaRajan did not bat 6 James (Gus) Redding did not bat 7 Sam Yates did not bat 8 Jon Gibson did not bat 9 Jack Dudleston did not bat 10 Ian Hardwick did not bat 11 Richard Hardwick*† did not bat Extras 33 Total 247 Wickets 2 Overs 36.3

DIVISION ONE Old Northamptonians CC - 2nd XI Vs Desborough Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 176 for 9 (50 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 180 for 3 (38.3 overs) Points 6 25 Old Northamptonians CC - 2nd XI 1 Thomas Hafil lbw b Simon West 68 2 Jack Newton* ct Simon Renshaw b Ethan Delargy 29 3 Daniel Harris ct & b Sam Harris 14 4 Richard Hudson lbw b Sam Harris 3 5 W Heathfield ct Sam Harris b Siviwe Gidana 24 6 Paul Harris ct Lee Pollard b Sam Harris 5 7 Daniel Hill† ct & b Sam Harris 0 8 Nicholas Cooper ct Jamie Delargy b Sam Harris 0 9 Aiden Fowkes not out 15 10 D Heathfield ct Siviwe Gidana b Ethan Delargy 7 11 Raushan Singh not out 0 Extras 11 Total 176 Wickets 9 Overs 50 Desborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Simon Renshaw ct & b Paul Harris 46 2 Ethan Delargy ct W Heathfield b Nicholas Cooper 9 3 Lee Pollard* not out 80 4 Wayne Steed† b Nicholas Cooper 30 5 Sam Harris not out 0 6 Jamie Delargy did not bat 7 Siviwe Gidana did not bat 8 Kiye Mackie did not bat 9 Malcolm Moody did not bat 10 Simon West did not bat 11 Kevin Meakin did not bat Extras 15 Total 180 Wickets 3 Overs 38.3

DIVISION TWO Old Wellingburians CC - 1st XI Vs Burton Latimer CC - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 271 for 7 (50 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ 147 for 10 (38.4 overs) Points 30 4 Old Wellingburians CC - OWCC - 1st XI 1 M Ingram*† ct Ian Watson b A Cunningham 27 2 Jaymesh Patel ct Luke Odell b Matthew Nel 13 3 John Bowers ct Daniel Bird b A Cunningham 59 4 Sameer Shah b Matthew Nel 0 5 Nehal Patel not out 91 6 W M J Tatman ct Matthew Nel b G Groenland 30 7 Simon Denton b G Groenland 5 8 Karim Prince b Damon Hanney 2 9 Jabran Mehmood not out 11 10 Umar Iqbal did not bat 11 Mikey Lane did not bat Extras 33 Total 271 Wickets 7 Overs 50 Burton Latimer CC - 1st XI 1 David Shelford ct J Mehmood b Karim Prince 37 2 G Groenland ct Sameer Shah b Karim Prince 24 3 Scott Sanders lbw b Simon Denton 9 4 Alan Sewell lbw b Karim Prince 1 5 Luke Odell† ct Matthew Ingram b Karim Prince 53 6 Daniel Bird ct Mikey Lane b John Bowers 4 7 Matthew Nel ct John Bowers b Nehal Patel 7 8 A Cunningham ct Simon Denton b Nehal Patel 7 9 John Boss b Nehal Patel 0 10 Ian Watson ct Mikey Lane b John Bowers 0 11 Damon Hanney* not out 0 Extras 7 Total 147 Wickets all out Overs 38.4

Thrapston CC - 1st XI Vs Rothwell Town CC, Northants - 1st XI Saturday 11th July 2015 Score 114 for 10 (30.4 overs) 173 for 10 (47.1 overs) ‘b’ ‘t’ Points 0 20 Rothwell Town CC, Northants - 1st XI 1 Marvin Hill ct Mark Palmer b Ryan Gavin 16 2 Adam Gasson b Henry Cade 0 3 James Chambers ct Gareth Pamplin b Ian Johnson 49 4 Babar Khan ct Mark Palmer b Henry Cade 0 5 Richard Panter* b Ian Johnson 50 6 Adnan Khan b Ian Johnson 4 7 Kye Parker ct Henry Cade b Darren Hall 10 8 Ross Knox† lbw b Darren Hall 0 9 Stephen O’Brien ct William Cade b Darren Hall 3 10 Lee Richardson b Henry Cade 17 11 Kieren Burgess not out 8 Extras 16 Total 173 Wickets all out Overs 47.1 Thrapston CC - 1st XI 1 William Cade lbw b Adam Gasson 0 2 James Pamplin* ct Ross Knox b Richard Panter 33 3 Mark Palmer† ct Marvin Hill b Richard Panter 10 4 Ryan Wright lbw b Adam Gasson 1 5 Keith Morson ct Babar Khan b Richard Panter 10 6 Owen Whiteman b Adam Gasson 4 7 Gareth Pamplin lbw b Adam Gasson 0 8 Henry Cade b Marvin Hill 11 9 Ian Johnson lbw b Babar Khan 21 10 Ryan Gavin b Marvin Hill 2 11 Darren Hall not out 1 Extras 21 Total 114 Wickets all out Overs 30.4

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EXTRA SPORT Diamonds lose Adam Confue for new campaign

Midfielder Adam Confue has decided to leave the club and join Daventry Town in the Northern Premier League Division 1 South.

Having initially agreed to stay with the club for the Southern League Division One Central Division campaign next season, Adam has accepted an offer to return to play for Daventry as he lives locally.

The club would like to thank Adam for all he did for the Diamonds last season.

Manager Andy Peaks said “I am sorry to lose Adam from the squad, he was brilliant for us last season , unfortunately he lives in Daventry and they have offered something we can’t match. He leaves with our best wishes, and, as ever, the door is never closed. Until players actually sign this sort of thing can happen, hopefully I will be able to announce someone new in the next few days.”

Prior to joining the Diamonds he had spent much of his career at Daventry, apart from a short spell with Banbury United. A successful 2014-15 season with the Diamonds saw him pick up the Player of the Month award for December 2014 as he made 39 appearances, scoring 9 goals.”

Adam Confue replied on the club’s Facebook account with this message: “So gutted I’ve had to leave, loved the club and fans absolute class, with my work and kids its made it very hard to give it my all, wish you all the best for the season always a Diamond’s fan I just like to thank you all for all the support you have gave me over the season.. Onwards and upwards! Thank you” In a more positive fashion, Diamonds have announced the signing of Jason Kilbride from Peterborough Northern Star. See the statement below: “AFC Rushden & Diamonds are pleased to announce that Jason Kilbride has signed for the club. After taking part in today’s pre-season training at Overstone Park, Jason joined other First Team squad members in signing Southern League Forms for the club.

Attacking midfielder Jason joins us from Peterborough Northern Star aged 26, and he is an England Futsal international who helped PNS to the Hillier Cup Final last season, and he has also played at Blackstones and Bourne.”

“Midfielder Declan Rogers has decided to leave the club in favour of finding a club nearer his home.

Having initially agreed to stay with the club for the Southern League Division One Central Division campaign next season, Declan has decided to look for something more local.

The club would like to thank Declan for all he did for the Diamonds last season.”

Diamonds signed Rogers in January of this year from Huntington Town, where he was club captain.

The FA Cup and FA Trophy draws have been made. In the FA Trophy, Diamonds will enter the competition in the Preliminary Round where we will face Basford United. The two sides met in the FA Vase during the 2012/13 season. In the FA Cup, Diamonds will travel to face Kings Langley in the Preliminary round, who are jointly-managed by former Rushden & Diamonds player Ritchie Hanlon. Kings Langley compete in the same league as Diamonds Report: Hayden Pott

Steelmen gear up for their new challenge Corby Town’s pre-season is now in full swing. The first team squad have been put through their paces both at Steel Park and the nearby Lodge Park Sports Centre and have played their opening friendly fixtures. On Tuesday, July 7th an under-23 team travelled up to the north east to take on a Newcastle Academy side.

Last season’s first team squad players Sam Donkin, Connor Kennedy, Curtis Hartley, Kalern Thomas and Greg Mills were joined in the starting line up by youth team players Danny Draper and Jason Smith and Luke Aridegbe and

Saturday (kick off 3.00 pm). The Steelmen then make the short trip to Harborough Town on Tuesday, July 21st before taking part in the Steel Park Cup the following weekend. This two-day tournament sees Corby take on teams from Porto (Saturday) and PSV Eindhoven (Sunday) with both games kicking off at midday. A Liverpool team then take on Eindhoven on Saturday and PSV on Sunday, both games having a 4.00 pm kick off.

Corby wrap up their pre-season programme with a game against a Leicester City XI at Steel Park on Saturday, August 1st.

‘Poppies Power’ for the local community Kettering Town FC are excited by a new beginning as the club launches our community aspirations under the umbrella of a Social Enterprise, to be known as...KTFC Community.

Our aim is to engage with the diverse communities of North Northamptonshire to increase participation in leisure, fitness, well-being Multi sports and of course, share fun times with people of all ages. You don’t have to be a fitness devotee to be part of this initiative, you just have to want to be part of a community that wants to support each other and do something different for all ages,you never know who you will meet, how this could instigate a lifestyle change and where it could take you!

Being inclusive is the mantra as the Community Team strive to engage with those hard to reach groups by collaborating with local partners.

“One Club, One Community” is the ambition as we launch a program of sports, leisure activities, lifestyle, social events, holiday clubs, boot camps and much more!

You know how the saying goes “you’ve got to be in it, to win it” Come to the Launch Fun Event at our first home league game where KTFC Community will be showcasing “what’s on offer” for the coming season, Lots of activities and information.

The full launch programme will be

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Rashayne Hunter, two 16-year-olds who had impressed in the recent academy trials. The team was captained by summer signing Ashley Sammons but the star of the show was winger Kurtis Revan. The 19-year-old former Derby County player – who appeared briefly for Corby last season – scored a second half hat-trick to turn a 0-2 half time deficit into a 3-2 victory.

New arrivals Duane Courtney, Chris Carruthers and Anton Brown were due to make their first appearances in a friendly away to Oadby Town on Tuesday evening.

This game is followed by a home friendly against a Wolverhampton Wanderers XI this

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Here’s a sample of what we are aiming to offer, as part of our starter programme but there can so much more.

• Futsal Plus (Ages 8-16) • NFL American Football Coaching (From Age 12+) • Little Legends For The Under-5’s • Development Football • Junior Membership Scheme • Walking Football • Holiday Clubs • Fitness Boot Camps • Well Being Advice • Street Dancing • Circus Skills School - There’s One For The Future !!

• Community Outreach Program with Schools • Match Day Experiences • Volunteers, Mentors and Multi Sports Coaching Courses • The Legend of the No.1 Supporter, Champ the Lion So don’t be just a spectator, get active..... join the fun!

The Community Team are launching a

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program of Multi sports to support those with a disability, also, for the launch of the KTFC Disabled Supporters Club.

Do you want to be part of this fantastic initiative but don’t know how to? Then become a volunteer, be a sponsor; every little helps and when you pull as a community, you win as a community and who doesn’t want to win! It was Kitchener who said “We need you” as part of his recruitment drive for the First World War, now it’s Kettering that’s saying it… Come on, make a difference to your community and get involved!

We are seeking to make match days a fun, family experience with something for everyone, involving lots of activities, entertainment and of course, the excitement of supporting the first team.

Be a Poppy with pride and roar like a Lion!

So if you have a skill or talent that you can share, come forward. Are you able to lead an event, contribute to match day entertainment, come forward. Lead on fun sports, circus skills, street dance or cheerleading, then come forward.

KTFC Community has been created from a community for a community, so be part of it and make a difference, after all, who doesn’t want to make a difference?

We’re very excited about this, are you ??

If you can help get this into orbit then contact Mike direct 07804893011.

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