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Family takes legal action A LOCAL family is taking legal action against a surgeon who was suspended because of concerns over his treatment.

Kettering mum Anne Lovell (pictured with her husband Roy) died following procedures performed by Professor David Berry at Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary between 2003 and 2008.

Her family has instructed specialist medical negligence lawyers at Irwin Mitchell, who have successfully settled cases on behalf of other families affected by Prof Berry’s treatment. The Liver surgeon was suspended in January 2013 over concerns that out of an investigation into ten deaths under his

care, eight were avoidable.

Anne Lovell worked in midwifery for more than 25 years at Kettering General Hospital and was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2003. She was referred to Professor Berry at Leicester Royal Infirmary to discuss her treatment. As the cancer was in its early stages, she was advised she should have surgery and it was agreed that she would have part of her pancreas removed. She was in theatre for more than ten hours and died 72 hours later on October 22, 2003, from multi-organ failure and blood poisoning.

Anne’s son, Andrew, discovered this year after he was contacted by Leicester Royal Infirmary that an independent

Violent crime – police issue pictures

investigation was being carried out by the Royal College of Surgeons into Professor Berry’s patients and found out that his 66-year-old mother had her entire pancreas removed by him.

Emma Rush, a specialist medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell,

LOCAL police have stepped up their crackdown on violent crime by issuing photos and details of people they are hoping to speak to in relation to various incidents of assault.

The move is part of an intensive three-month campaign, Operation Scorpion.

The man pictured in a stripey top may have information about an assault at the Co-op, Grange Place, Stamford Road, Kettering, on April 19 last year at about 9pm. If you know anything about the incident, call police on: 101 and quote ref no:

representing Anne’s family, said: “Our clients want to know if there were mistakes made during their loved one’s care.”

Andrew (41) said: “When I was invited back into to the hospital to discuss my mum’s treatment, it was the first time I knew that Professor Berry had removed the entire pancreas and I was completely shocked. Leading up to the surgery, my mum commented on how pleased she was that she was only having a partial removal of the pancreas as I don’t think she would have ever consented to the procedure she was actually given.

“My mum’s prognosis was promising and we were led to believe the operation was going to help her.

“I feel like I have lost valuable time with her and I would like to find out why Professor Berry performed an operation without our consent.”

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Police also hope to speak to the man pictured wearing a green top in connection with an assault at Fermyn Woods play area, Brigstock, at about 4.30pm on June 4, 2012.

Quote ref no: NP/10841/12 if you have any information.

Officers would also like to speak to the four people pictured in connection with an assault at Aldi in Victoria Road, Kettering, which took place on Thursday June 18 this year at about 9.30pm.

Quote: NP/13335/15.

The two men pictured against a blue background are

believed to have important information about an incident involving shoplifting and assault at Nisa in Linden Avenue, Kettering, on Monday August 3, 7.30pm. Quote: NP/21203/15.

And the man pictured wearing a short-sleeved collared top with black and white stripes across the chest may have information about an assault at Kettering’s Newlands Centre on Thursday August 13 this year, at about 3pm. Quote: NP/22867/15.

Or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

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Corby woman dies after road traffic collision LOCAL A FRIEND of mine from some years ago, an American film-maker, is well-known in his industry for ‘splatter’ movies. Indeed, he is known as The Godfather of Gore by his fans. Herschell Gordon Lewis has made a career out of frightening people half to death – the other half cringeing behind the sofa when shown his films. And yet, he is the sweetest of chaps – a thoroughly entertaining bloke, now in his late 80s, who twinkles charmingly as he relates how many bottles of blood were used to alarming effect in whichever ghastly picture we are discussing.

For some years, work commitments would take me Stateside in early October and Herschell and I would arrange to meet for a meal and a catch-up. He was always particularly happy in ‘the fall’, since Halloween would bring his blood-curdlers back into view internationally and his royalty cheques would come rolling in.

I watched couple of his 60s movies and found them a tad tame by today’s standards – wobbly backdrops and overly posed heroines screaming in a very dated style. In their time they had been deemed terrifying – banned in some countries – but how were they still so popular? Well, Herschell had another string to his professional bow – he was a marketer, hugely respected in the ad world for campaigns that truly resonated with their audience. He wrote and sold umpteen ‘how-to’ books on effective copywriting (he was an English professor) and travelled the globe giving witty lectures on being business-savvy. In short, he knew what to sell and how to sell it. Big time.

And that, to bring these words to a close, is how I believe Halloween has become so popular. It’s not that it is a bit of pagan pagentry designed to lighten dark nights and not because it happens close to half-term when desperate parents are looking to keep their little blighters amused. It is, I reckon, purely the result of an American marketer’s fertile imagination, fuelled ever since by ever more adventurous marketers who have jumped onto the consumerism bandwagon. My old mate The Godfather of Gore didn’t invent Halloween, but I’ll bet he wishes he did.

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A WOMAN aged 29 has died following a road traffic collision in Corby last Saturday night.

The woman was crossing the road with a 28-yearold man when the collision on Oakley Road, near the junction with Lyveden Way, took place at about 7.30pm.

The couple were initially involved in a collision with a red Daewoo Matiz before being involved in another collision with a silver Mercedes-Benz.

The woman, from Corby, was taken to Kettering General Hospital where she later died. The man sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Coventry.

Police are requesting that any witnesses to the incident call the Drivewatch Hotline on: 0800 174615.

Officers bid to engage with deaf community

A GROUP of police officers are learning sign language, to help improve how they communicate with deaf people.

Sixteen Northamptonshire officers have signed up to the 36-week British Sign Language (BSL) course, which is being run, this academic year.

The course is undertaken by frontline officers, including those in safer community teams, CID officer and PCSOs. The course is geared to give officers essential skills and knowledge of sign language but also tailored to officers’ needs. The course is accredited British Sign Language and all officers participating will be trained to BSL Levels 1 and 2. This will enable them to hold basic conversation with the deaf members of our community and further improve communication and engagement.

Inspector Inam Khan, the Equality and Diversity manager, said: “It’s great that our officers are undertaking this course and actively taking steps to reach out to some of the vulnerable members of our communities.

“Having officers who can sign will help to build trust and strengthen relationships with our deaf communities. Crucially, it will help when officers attend incidents or engage with the deaf community.”

Last year, Northamptonshire Police became the first force in the country to offer a BSL interpretation service for non-emergencies. Through this service, a BSL User can connect to a BSL Interpreter at Sign Video via video calling, using a link on the Contact pages of the police website.

The BSL Interpreter will telephone the Force Control Room (FCR) and relay the information provided to them by the BSL User and vice versa People who are deaf or hard of hearing can also report non-urgent incidents or make non-urgent enquiries via text message.

The Force Communications Centre will also respond via SMS text message.

Book a craft stall now

JUST a few stalls are yet to be booked by potential traders for a Craft Market in Gretton on Saturday November 14.

The popular annual event is a major fundraiser for the organisers – members of Gretton Silver Band – and is being held at Gretton Village Hall in Kirby Road (NN17 3DB).

Opening between 10am and 4pm, with free entrance, there will be a variety of stalls offering hand-crafted goods. Anyone wishing to book a craft stall should contact Glenda Weston as soon as possible by calling: 01536 713234.

Gretton Silver Band has been entertaining residents locally and beyond since 1877 and members appreciate everyone’s continued support. Put a date in your diaries now.

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£410 bill for dog owner

A KETTERING resident has been fined for allowing his dog to foul in a public place and failing to clear up.

In a clampdown on irresponsible dog owners, Kettering Borough Council issued Mark Willcoxson of Highfield Road, Kettering, with a fixed penalty notice of £75 when he failed to clear up after his dog had fouled on Church Walk, Kettering.

When he did not pay, he was prosecuted.

He pleaded guilty at the magistrates court and was fined £120 and ordered to pay £120 costs to the council. The court also ordered him to pay a £150 mandatory criminal court charge as well as a £20 victim surcharge.

Earlier this year, Kettering Borough Council extended its successful ‘We’re watching you’ campaign to reduce dog fouling and the drive to combat the issue is continuing.

Report incidents of dog fouling by contacting: 01536 410 333.

Have your say on changes to council tax support

PEOPLE in Wellingborough are being asked to give their views on proposed changes to council tax support.

Council tax support (CTS) is a scheme that grants discounts to people on low incomes to help them pay their council tax bills.

Changes are being proposed following new government welfare rules which mean more support could be granted than is currently budgeted for.

The consultation runs until November 30 and the council is encouraging everyone to take part, as changes to the scheme have the potential to affect everyone in the borough.

Wellingborough Council collects council tax which is split three ways with 75% going to Northamptonshire County Council, 14% going to the police, and 11% to the borough council itself.

Council tax support grants discounts of up to 80% for people on low incomes who need help paying their council tax bill.

Wellingborough Council raises £37 million in council tax charges every year, which is the total of everyone’s bills before any discounts are applied.

The CTS scheme grants annual discounts of just over £4 million, meaning that around £33 million is collected by the council and split between the three authorities every year.

Council leader Paul Bell said: “Council tax support is funded locally, and not by the Government. Put simply, the more CTS we grant, the less council tax we collect.

“Every local authority sets its own CTS scheme.

The government has told us how we must operate it for pensioners, but we have flexibility in deciding a scheme for working-age people.

“At the moment, we ask working-age people to pay at least 20% of their bill and by doing that we’ve been able to finance the CTS scheme through our annual budgets.

“However, the overnment recently announced a number of changes, including reductions to tax credits and the introduction of Universal Credit in our area.

“CTS is means-tested, so we calculate the amount people are entitled to, based on their income. If their income is reduced because of these government changes, then the amount of CTS we grant may be increased.

“This could mean that less council tax is collected to pay for local services unless we make changes to our CTS scheme.”

The council is consulting on a number of options. These include reducing the amount of help working age people are entitled to, to reduce extra pressure on council budgets; or making no change or increasing the amount of help people can get, both of which would require savings to be found elsewhere in the council’s budget.

A number of other changes are also proposed, to bring the way council tax support is calculated in line with other benefits.

None of the proposed changes will affect pensioners, who will still be entitled to claim up to 100% support on their council tax bill.

Leaflets can be picked up from either of the council’s two town centre receptions, or completed online at www.wellingborough.gov.uk/counciltax Once the consultation has closed, a final decision on the council tax support scheme will be made by councillors early next year.

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Drugs offences: two are charged TWO men appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday October 10, having been arrested in Rushden the previous week as part of Operation Scorpion, the three-month countywide operation to reduce violent crime.

Masimba Tinofirei (28) was charged with conspiracy to supply Class B drugs and money laundering offences.

He was remanded in cus-

tody.

Samuel Cole (18) was charged with conspiracy to supply Class B drugs.

He was bailed to appear at Northampton Crown Court with Tinofirei, on October 28.

Over the coming weeks, Northamptonshire Police will continue to concentrate resources on arresting people wanted for violent crime, which is often linked to drugs offences.

Community service ordered A THREE-year community service order was among a string of penalties received by a Corby man who pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and nine counts of assault by beating (tattooing a minor).

Anthony Fordham (24) was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court earlier this month. In addition to

the community order he will carry out 125 hours of unpaid work, spend three years on a sex offender programme, three years on a sexual harm prevention order and five years on the Sex Offender Register. Fordham has been on remand since March following an investigation by the RISE (Reducing Incidents of Sexual Exploitation) team.

Rail franchise: four more years

Corby. Electric train services are promising faster, cleaner services to London St Pancras, with some services running to Gatwick Airport and Brighton, direct from our county railway stations.

“To allow this extra capacity, a fourth rail line is planned to be laid between Kettering and Bedford along with the work currently taking place to lay a second rail line between Corby and Kettering.”

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Prison sentence follows sex attack in woodlands A MAN who sexually assaulted a dog walker in Thoroughsale Woods, Corby, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Ryszard Makowiecki (31), of Stockwood Mews, Rockingham Road, Corby, appeared at Northampton Crown Court earlier this month and was sentenced to seven years in prison, of which he must serve at least two-thirds.

He was given a further six years on extended licence and must sign the sex offenders’ register indefinitely.

He was further ordered to pay £900 towards the costs of the court and was recommended for deportation.

On Saturday August 1, the victim was

walking her dog in the woods, when she was attacked by Ryszard. During the course of the attack, he was disturbed when a passer-by, who was also walking his dog, noticed the attack and shouted at the offender – at which point the offender walked off.

Ryszard previously pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared for a preliminary hearing at Northampton Crown Court on August 19.

Detective Constable Lori Webb, from Corby CID, said: “This was a horrific assault and I am glad that the victim can have some closure by knowing that Ryszard will spend time in jail for the ordeal he has put her through.

“I would like to thank the witness who came to the aid of the victim and clearly prevented this attack from continuing.

“I would also like to commend the officers. We received a call from the witness at 8.04am and in less than ten minutes of that call, officers had arrested the suspect.

“As a result of the detailed description given by the witness and the quick response and local knowledge of our officers, we were able to quickly detain the suspect. This resulted in critical evidence being obtained and a strong case built against the suspect, resulting in him pleading guilty.”

‘Thanks’, verbalises wordsmith as group celebrates milestone THE organiser of a monthly event held in Kettering has praised the community after celebrating its first anniversary.

Rob Reeves, compère of Run Your Tongue, thanked everyone involved with the meet-up for their continued support in helping to keep the night a success.

The spoken word showcase usually held on the last Thursday of every month has grown in popularity since its inception, with Rob adamant that its growth is solely down to those involved.

He said: “Its success is that it’s a real community event – it’s not my event, it’s everyone’s and everyone feels involved.

“We have volunteers making the posters and doing the sound and the Three Cocks Inn really supports what we are doing.

“Anyone can get up and perform and so the people who come down really make the night. We have an established headliner each month, from whom I hope we can draw inspiration.

“It’s a free show and I don’t make any money from it – we just ask that if people have had a good night, they throw some change into the hat to cover the headliner’s costs.

“I’m so happy that something like this can be successful in Kettering and I think it’s a sign of what is happening across the town, with other arts and

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EAST Midlands Trains this week began another four years running rail services on the Midland Main Line-serving stations at Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.

Gretton-based Railfuture member, David Fursdon, said: “It is understood the franchise will end around the time electrification reaches Northamptonshire in 2019, with the first phase to go live between Bedford to Wellingborough, Kettering and onto

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Run Your Tongue celebrated its yearlong existence on Thursday October 1 with a special meet at the Three Cocks Inn in Lower Street. Plans are now in place to bring some well-known names of the spoken world down to the next few meetings to showcase their talents locally.

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Festival of film draws crowds THE first-ever, week-long Corby Big Film Week was staged last week in the town.

With personal appearances including the seven-Oscar winning producer David Parfitt and Marilyn Monroe’s script supervisor Angela Allen, this first festival offered movielovers the opportunity to engage with ‘The Art of Cinema’; from writing and directing, to acting and composing, encompassing the crafts of producing, cinematography, sound and lighting.

It all began with Spike Pike the Poet presenting the first verse

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Old village on display

of his Ballad of Corby Big Film Week at the new Savoy cinema – other verses were revealed during the week – and included an official opening by festival director Judy Caine and Corby Mayor Peter McEwan.

It was a week of great movie screenings – from retro classics such as The African Queen to the latest blockbuster, Suffragette.

Participating venues across Corby included The Savoy cinema, The Core at Corby Cube, Corby East Midlands International Pool, Corby Library and The Rooftop Gallery and Workshops. James Ashworth VC Square outside the which is funded by Arts Council Corby Cube became a live film England as part of its national set with movie characters from Creative People and Places programme.

Frozen to Star Wars!

The festival also celebrated The event – promoted by the Corby community – was the area’s rich history via ‘Corby supported by Made in Corby, on Film’.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Above, SPIKE the Poet, with Judy Caine cutting the festival’s ceremonial launch ribbon watched by Corby Mayor Peter McEwan. Below, the Vikings chase the mayor out of town! Left, local writer, teacher and musician Paul Balmer directs filming.

Photos courtesy of Tom Bingham.

A POPULAR exhibition which looks back at Corby Old Village and how it once was has returned to Corby Heritage Centre and will run for three months.

The exhibition, which attracted more than 500 visitors last year, takes a look back on the buildings that were lost during a large rebuild in the 1950s. It also views the places people worked, where they worshipped and where they were taught.

Many original Old Village buildings are now gone, but volunteers have brought together a display using maps and photographs to recreate the lost village.

Corby Borough Council’s heritage champion, Cllr John McGhee, said: “I think people are unaware just how much of Corby Old Village has changed over the years, so this is an intriguing insight into our history and definitely not one to be missed.”

The Corby Heritage Centre is open Monday to Friday, 1-4pm and Saturdays from 11am2pm, closed on Bank/Public Holidays. Entry to the exhibition is free.

Railways remembered

BRITISH narrow gauge railways will be recalled when narrator Rob Foxon returns to the Corn Market Hall in London Road, Kettering next week.

He is bringing another screening of his popular Grand Film Shows – Railways Remembered – on Monday, October 26, at 7.30pm. The evening’s films will take you on a leisurely trip via rare archive footage along some of Britain’s long forgotten narrow gauge railways, calling at such delightful places as Sparrowlee, Wetton Mill or Southwold which became part of railway folklore more than 80 years ago. There will also be films of the Welsh narrow gauge railways still in commercial service. Tickets (£7) will be available on the door or by calling: 0116 289 0531. Proceeds go towards restoring more archive films.

Tobacco packs taken

TWENTY packs of Virginia tobacco and cash were stolen from a house in Lancaster Close, Wollaston, at some point between Friday October 9, and Sunday 11th.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw anyone acting suspiciously.

Putting emergency services to the test

NORTHAMPONSHIRE’s emergency response to widespread flooding was put to the test earlier this month in a jointagency weekend exercise.

The county council’s Emergency Planning Team and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service led the exercise to see how the various agencies involved respond to severe flooding.

It took place at Stanwick Lakes and Daventry Country Park and involved voluntary organisations including Northants 4x4 Response, Northants Search and Rescue, Northampton Emergency Aid Team, British Red Cross, the RSPCA and the Maritime Volunteer Service.

The day also involved Northamptonshire Police Specials, East Midlands Ambulance Service and local Army Cadets.

Cllr André Gonzalez de Savage, county council cabinet member for public protection, strategic infrastructure and economic growth, said: “These exercises are a vital way for all agencies involved in emergency planning to learn and improve our capabilities to deal with an emergency.”

Anyone who would like to find out more about volunteering for an emergency response organisation in the future can find out more about the roles available by visiting www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/getinvolved

New chippy wins healthy food choices award A NEWLY opened fish and chip shop has won an Eat Out Eat Well award.

The Ocean Bay takeaway on London Road, Kettering, is the first of its kind to receive the accolade.

Accredited by nutrition experts, Eat Out Eat Well encourages food businesses to offer healthier options on their menus. It also aims to show how healthier cooking practices, such as grilling instead of frying, and the use of lower-fat ingredients where possible, can make a big difference.

There are three levels of the award scheme – bronze, silver and gold – based on a scoring system that takes into account the type of food on offer, how it is prepared and how it is promoted to customers.

Ocean Bay’s owner, Xenophon Joannou, contacted Kettering Borough Council in July about opening a new fish and chip takeaway.

The council’s environmental health officers met with Mr Joannou to offer advice on food hygiene matters and guidance on food hygiene legislation.

Once Ocean Bay’s menu had been finalised, it was assessed and deemed a qualifier for a bronze award. The menu includes healthier options such as salads, steamed or grilled fish instead of deep fried and jacket potatoes instead of chips. Mr Joannou’s interest in nutrition has continued and he is to attend relevant nutrition training courses to increase his chances of achieving a higher

award.

Other recent winners include the Overstone Arms in Pytchley and the Latimer Park CDC Canteen at WM Morrison’s in Burton Latimer, which both received silver awards.

Eat Out Eat Well is open to businesses serving food to the general public, including takeaways, cafés, sandwich shops and restaurants. Find out how to apply at: www. kettering.gov.uk/EatOutEatWell Those who sign up will be visited by specially-trained officers, who will look at the menu, the type of food offered, how it is prepared and how healthy options are marketed to customers.

Environmental health teams will also work with businesses and offer nutrition training and education to help them make improvements and improve their award where possible.

Thieves stole beer

BURGLARS stole three crates of beer from a shed in Corby before breaking into a house.

The property in Burgess Walk was targeted sometime between Thursday October 1 and Saturday 3rd.

The burglars first broke into the shed and took the beer, together with a box of Stanley tools and a silver trolley jack.

They then broke into the house and stole an iPad and a black Asus laptop that had family photographs on it.

Teenagers injured

TWO young people were injured inan incident on a housing estate in Wellingborough between 9.20pm and 9.40pm on Tuesday September 29.

A teenage boy was shot in the leg on the Hemmingwell Estate and a second teenager suffered facial injuries when he was hit with an unknown object.

Report it:

ANYONE with any information about any of the above crime incidents can 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

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Witness appeal

POLICE are asking for help from onlookers after a car was set alight in a residential parking area in Alberta Close, Corby, between 1.15am and 1.30am on Sunday October 11. A Ford Fusion was set on fire and badly damaged.

Similarly, in Wellingborough, officers investigating a car fire have asked anyone who saw the blaze, or knows anything about it, to come forward. A silver Vauxhall Astra caught fire in Minerva Way at about 1am on Sunday October 11.

Car damaged after row

THE paintwork of a car was scratched while parked outside a house in Pioneer Avenue, Burton Latimer, between 3pm and 3.10pm on Thursday September 24.

After parking her blue Mini Countryman, the owner was involved in a verbal altercation with a driver delivering goods in the area.

About ten minutes later, the woman returned to her car to find scratches along the nearside front and back doors and on the back bumper.

Bowls club raided

A LARGE groundskeeping machine has been taken from Desborough Bowls Club.

The SISIS auto rotorake scarifier was stolen from a shed at the club’s building in Princess Avenue, Desborough, on Sunday October 4.

The item, which is similar to the one pictured, is very heavy and it’s likely it would have needed a lorry or a large vehicle to move it.

Jewellery stolen

BURGLARS broke into a house in Manchester Road, Wollaston and stole jewellery including three gold watches, some time between 6.50pm and 10.30pm on Saturday October 3.

As well as the gold watches, a silver watch was taken, as well as a number of rings, necklaces and bracelets.

Anyone who is offered any of these items for sale is asked to contact police.

Letterbox blaze

A BAG that had been set on fire was pushed through the letterbox of a house in Albert Street, Kettering, between 1.45am and 2.15am on Tuesday October 13.

Fortunately, the home-owner managed to put the fire out, but officers investigating the case would like to speak to anyone who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area at the time.

House was burgled POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information following a burglary in Eastfield Road, Wollaston, near Wellingborough.

The burglary happened between 10.30am on Thursday October 8 and 4pm the next day.

The offender/s broke in through a ground floor window at the back of the house.

Nothing was stolen and the offender/s left the property through the back door.

It was cake-tastic!

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THERE were plenty of showstoppers and not a soggy bottom in sight as bakers once again rose to the occasion in this year’s Great Wellingborough Bake Off. Ben Frazer, who appeared on the popular BBC show The Great British Bake Off as a contestant, was on hand to judge the town’s own version of the TV competition, and saw more than 50 entries.

The cakes, which were displayed in a special marquee erected in Gloucester Place earlier this month, were sold off to raise funds for the Rotary Club of

ROLLING PIN TROPHIES: Bake Off Winners 2015 (from left to right) Charlotte Foster, Sue Foster, Sharon Hales, Erika Bryant and Sue Neighbour. Left, Bake Off Winner Sue Neighbour.

Wellingborough.

The competition was organised by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) – which is paid for by businesses and works to promote the town centre – through its Discover Wellingborough campaign.

Ben, who competed in the second series of the smash hit TV show, now runs the Cake Artisan bakery on Adnitt Road in Northampton. He said: “The standard has been really good, much higher than I was expecting. Everyone who took part should keep on baking.”

The categories included 12 identical cupcakes/fairy cakes/muffins, tray bake, under 12s, gluten free and a novelty Halloween theme. Every winner also received a rolling pin trophy and a speciallymade Wellingborough Bake Off apron.

The Foster family had a double celebration, with mum Sue scooping the

Bread skills win awards

STARS of the bread-baking world from across the UK came together in London earlier this month for the announcement of the winners of the Tiptree World Bread Awards with Brook Food.

And four finalists of these national awards came from Northamptonshire!

At a harvest supper-style awards ceremony at St John’s Church, Hyde Park, Master Baker Stephen Hallam (managing director of Dickinson & Morris and chairman of the judges) announced the winners.

Christopher Foster of Stanwick, won the 12-17 age category while his mother Sue Foster won the Home Baker Scone category.

Meanwhile, Graham Kinnear of Northampton won the Home Baker Open class and Adam Keightley of Kettering, was runner-up.

Stephen Hallam was joined on the judging panel by the Great British Bake Off’s Frances Quinn, Master of the Worshipful Company of Bakers Paul Heygate and Andrew Whitley, founder of The Real Bread Campaign.

Finalists beat off competition from bakers of loaves sent in from around the UK and delivered by courier, taxi and in person on the morning of the judging at Cathedral Hall, Westminster Cathedral, to ensure maximum freshness.

The Tiptree World Bread Awards event, launched in January 2013, seeks to celebrate the very best of British bread-baking. Entries have more than doubled since the first year.

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ANYONE with any information about any of the above crime incidents can 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.

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BREAD OF HEAVEN: Tiptree Bread Awards 2015, presented at St John’s, Hyde Park.

gluten free prize and 10-year-old daughter Charlotte winning the under 12s category.

Charlotte said: “I worked really hard and I’m really pleased about winning.”

Sue Neighbour, from Irthlingborough, who won the Halloween category, said: “I have been baking for years and this is my first competition, so to win is a massive achievement for me.”

Identical cakes winner Sharon Hales, also from Irthlingborough, said: “This is the third year I’ve entered and the first time I have won.”

Erika Bryant, from Little Harrowden, who triumphed in the tray bake section, said: “It was fantastic to win. It’s nice to have something like this locally.”

Wellingborough Mayor, Cllr Barry Graves, judged the competition. He said: “The BID does a lot of wonderful work to promote the town with events.”

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Brownies enjoy thrills and spills LOCAL children were among more than 500 Brownies and their leaders from the Midlands had a sleepover, followed by a day of thrills and spills at Drayton Manor Theme Park last month.

Two groups of girls, aged seven to ten, enjoyed a disco, hot chocolate and cookies and an evening Yogi Bear movie experience in the sensation 4D cinema, followed by sleepovers. They woke up to sausage, bacon and egg breakfast baps to set them up for an adrenaline pumping day in the park, with access to some 100 rides and attractions.

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twists, turns and splashes of the theme park after camping out in the park’s Hamilton Suite the night before.

Abi Salter, region chief commissioner, Girlguiding Midlands, said: “The girls had a fantastic adventure at Drayton Manor, even those who got completely soaked on Stormforce 10! The park is perfect for our Brownies, with white-knuckle thrillers for the older girls and Thomas Land for the young and young at heart.

“Getting to have a sleepover at a theme park was really exciting, too; it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved.”

WHITE-KNUCKLE FUN: Above, Brownies on Toby’s Tram Express. Left, enjoying the twists and turns of the Troublesome Trucks. Below, flying high on Jeremy Jet’s Flying Academy.

All aboard the bus! Cold-calling trader who tried to defraud a church is jailed THE last excursion of the year for the Wondertours Community Transport day-trippers is to Manchester, for the Christmas Market on Saturday November 28.

Organiser David Fursdon said: “This promises to be a super seasonal day out with stalls offering a wide range of gifts and food.

“The coach will be calling at Weldon, Gretton, Corby Old Village and Town Centre and Kettering Telford Lodge. The fare is £16 each with bookings available from me, call: 0779 0197220. Regular and new passengers are welcome.” In January, the 2016 programme will be published. For a copy, send an SAE to: WTCT 9 Southfield Road, Gretton, Northants NN17 3BX.

A FRAUDSTER who tricked schools, health centres, community centres and churches into paying for unnecessary highways work has been jailed for 16 months.

Leslie Smith would cold-call on victims, claiming he was working on behalf of the local authority’s highways team on roads nearby and had paint left over.

Smith would offer a price to mark out white lines in car parks, often claiming there was a legal requirement for this work to be done.

The work was usually of poor quality and the costs often hugely inflated.

Some victims refused to pay, but others handed over between £400 to more than £1,000.

Among the 30 victims was St Edward’s

Team work for village clean-up CORBY Old Village was given an autumnal spruce-up last month when Corby Borough Council’s Community Safety Team and some hard working volunteers joined in the latest Big Pick.

The event regularly brings the community together to clear up various parts of the borough, and this latest Big Pick concentrated on the Old Village.

A total of 13 people were working together – six of them volunteers, including Olympus Care Services, local councillor Julie Riley and Nick Cox from NAYC (Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs).

The end result of their labours meant that more than 20 bags of rubbish were collected, along with tyres, fly-tipped items and two shopping trolleys – all found and cleared up, making the Old Village a much cleaner place for residents.

Leader of Corby Borough Council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said: “Our Big Pick events continue to be a great success

and it’s great to hear that volunteers willingly come out to help tidy up the community.

“A clean community makes for a happy one which is why we are more than happy to keep these events going.

“This time around, a special thank-you goes to the Good Bean Cafe in the Old Village which provided some much deserved refreshments to everyone who supported the event.”

If you would like to get involved in future Big Pick events or would like a litter pick in your area, contact Corby Borough Council’s community engagement officer, Lizzie Hudson, on: 01536 464603 or the Corby Community Safety Partnership on Twitter: www. twitter.com/CorbyCSP or Facebook: www.facebook.com/CorbyCSP CLEAN TEAM: Corby Borough Council staff and volunteers with bags of rubbish collected at the latest Big Pick event.

Church in Kettering, which Leslie attempted to charge £4,980 for some line painting in its car park.

Smith, of Minsterworth, Gloucestershire, was convicted of fraudulent trading and sentenced at Bristol Crown Court after a lengthy investigation led by Trading Standards South West.

Sentencing, Judge Cotter said: “This was an ongoing operation for over four-and-ahalf years showing deep-seated and pervasive dishonesty.

“You preyed on the good nature of religious organisations, schools and doctors’ surgeries and the effect on the community is obvious.”

Smith conned his victims out of more than

£57,000 using bogus trading names including Ringwood Traffic Management and Traffic Management Solutions.

His offences spanned the country, including Cheshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Essex, Humberside, Kent and Bedfordshire.

Northamptonshire County Council cabinet member for public protection, strategic infrastructure and economic growth, Cllr André Gonzalez de Savage, said after the case: “Unfortunately, there are many rogue traders out there operating in a similar way to Leslie Smith.

“We encourage anyone who may have been approached by a fraudulent company to report it by calling Citizens Advice Consumer Service on: 03454 04 05 06.

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Think before you park, Popular demand wins Wellingborough folk a winter bin boost especially near schools

POLICE in Kettering are reminding people to think before they park as part of their on-going work to tackle inconsiderate and illegal parking, particularly around schools.

Parking issues are often raised as a concern by local people and officers have been carrying out patrols in these areas, issuing parking tickets if necessary or giving advice to motorists who park their vehicle in an inconsiderate or anti-social way.

PCSO Mel Thomas said: “Last week, we issued tickets to eight drivers who had parked illegally near Millbrook school in Churchill Way. “We will be continuing our patrols around other schools and in particular will be on the lookout for drivers who park on the white zigzags markings or cause an obstruction.

“I would urge people to think about their how and where they park, make sure they consider other road users and leave their vehicles in a safe and appropriate place.”

Biggest-ever intake join ‘police family’ Specials

SIXTY new Specials have attended an induction evening, as part of their official start to joining the ‘police family’ – the largest single intake of Specials in one go.

The event, which took place earlier this month at Northampton University, was the first official step in an intake’s training to become a Special.

Each Special will now undertake core training until they attest as fully trained warranted Specials, set for December 16.

During the evening, the new Specials met with their fellow new recruits, as well as their trainers and officers and staff from the teams that they will work with as a Special.

They were also given an outline of their training to come, what their role would be, the Force expectation of a Special Constable and next steps.

Interested in becoming a Special? Find information on the website: northantspolicespecials.co.uk

GARDEN waste in Wellingborough will be collected by the council for an extra month this year, thanks to popular demand.

The council’s fortnightly brown bin collections will continue into November, before pausing until spring. Previously, the collections stopped in October.

People asked for more collections following the last few years of milder autumn weather, which meant that gardeners needed to dispose of leaves and grass cuttings until later into the year.

The council agreed that a trial would be run this year to see if an extended collection season could be cost effective.

Council leader Paul Bell said: “We made

the decision a few years ago to reduce our brown bin collection season from 12 months to eight, as we had to save costs.

“It’s not something we have to provide free of charge, but we wanted to keep doing it as it’s a valuable service. Reducing the number of collections was a good compromise.

“When we cut back the number of collections we looked at tonnages collected throughout the months in previous years and decided to collect garden waste only between March and October, as that was when we collected the most.

“Since making that decision we’ve had particularly mild autumns and we’ve had a lot of requests for the season to continue into November.

“This does have a cost attached to it, but we’ve agreed to run a trial this year to see if we collect enough garden waste to make it cost effective.

“If it is successful, we will look at the collection season again and consider a number of options. However, we do have to be aware that there is increasing pressure to save money and therefore this is very much a one-off this year.”

The last garden waste collections for the year will be the week of Tuesday November 17 for residents who put their brown bins out with their green bins, and the week of Tuesday November 24 for people who put them out with their black bins. Collections will then pause until next March.

Stores sign up as retail development site nears completion THREE more stores – Starbucks, Subway and HSL Chairs – have confirmed they will be opening premises at the Wellingborough Retail Park being built on the town’s London Road.

The new development, by UK regeneration specialist St Modwen, is scheduled to open this year and will also include the town’s first Lidl supermarket as well as a McDonalds Drive Thru restaurant.

The retail park sits on the main approach

to the town centre and opposite the existing Castlefields Retail Park, which includes B&Q, M&S food, Pets and Home and Pizza Hut. The site was formerly used by Whitworth Bakery and then Knapp Tools, but had been derelict for a number of years prior to its purchase by St Modwen.

The new signings mean there is just one retail unit left to let. Gary Morris, senior development manager at St Modwen said the new stores would complement the

existing retail and food offer in the area: “Starbucks and Subway will offer yet more variety to the food offer in the area, while HSL will complement existing homeware stores nearby.”

Simon Toseland, director at Prop Search – which is acting for St Modwen – added: “We’re delighted to be able to confirm that the scheme is virtually fully let, ahead of completion of the development, with only one unit still available.”

Hate-related crime: local Force backs awareness campaign A WEEK of action designed to raise awareness of hate crime across the UK was backed by Northamptonshire Police throughout last week.

It aimed to address the issue by spotlighting hate crime is and detailing how to deal with it.

Superintendent Mick Stamper from Northamptonshire Police said at the start of the campaign: “We are delighted to support Hate Crime Awareness Week.

“As a Force, hate crime is something we take extremely seriously and all our officers

are trained to spot the signs of hate crime and tackle incidents immediately.”

Hate crimes are any incidents targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards them. These can be motivated by a person’s disability, their race or ethnicity, their religion or belief, their sexual orientation or their transgender identity.

Latest statistics show that between March 1, 2014 and September 9, 2015, Northamptonshire Police received 1,946 reports of incidents that had a hate-related motive.

The majority of these were racist incidents

(1,459), followed by homophobic incidents (203) and disability incidents (194).

There were also reports of 72 faith or religious hate crimes and 18 transphobic incidents.

Supt Stamper said: “Everyone in Northamptonshire has the right to expect that they can go about their everyday life without the fear of becoming victims of prejudice.

“I urge anyone who believes they have been a victim of a hate crime to contact us and I hope Hate Crime Awareness Week will give more people the confidence to do so.”

Air cadets strike a very healthy gold!

CORBY’S Air Cadets proved star performers when it came to health and safety.

They struck gold after a visit and inspection

by Central and East Region’s Health, Safety and Environment Adviser John Mauger.

He spent the evening going through the squadron’s health and safety documentation and processes and awarded them a gold star.

Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie said: “Health and safety is a very important part

of what we do as an organisation and is at the forefront of every activity we do and decision we make.

“I would like to thank Squadron Health and Safety Officer Charlie Little for outstanding work who, with only recently taking on the role, has produced an amazing result.

“I would also like to thank the staff and cadets for continuing to operate in a safe and professional manner – without that, this award would not have been achievable.”

Open day a success

flight simulator.

The cadets were keen to talk to the potential new recruits and their parents to explain all about what we do and what opportunities there are available in the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

Following the open day, the Squadron were pleased to welcome 39 new cadets to intake 02/15. All the new cadets had a taster of what happens at the squadron and even took part in final parade, where the CO was shocked to find more than 70 cadets participating!

Well done to 422 and welcome to our new recruits!

Report by Cadet Sergeant Emma Beadsworth.

MEMBERS of 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets opened their doors to the public at their latest intake open day earlier this month.

The event saw many potential recruits and their parents being welcomed to the Squadron where they were shown around various interest stands, including syllabus and vocational training, uniform, sport, fieldcraft, adventure training and the

HIGH FLIERS: The gold award presented to the Corby cadets. Below, intake 02/15 preparing for their final parade.

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Wicksteed and the legacy ‘given back’ to community ARTISTIC 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 handmade guitars!). Here, he explores then history of local gem, Wicksteed Park, and its benefactor.

If you have an arts or local history story for Tom to explore, email him via Extra Local: newsdesk@ extranewspapers.co.uk BACK in the ‘Roaring Twenties’, Charles Wicksteed was able to realise a long-cherished ambition by presenting to the town of Kettering a large park.

One of his chief interests in the park was the equipment of safe and vandalproof play amusements for children.

His resourcefulness brought him opportunities, as his firm soon gained a great reputation for the manufacture of this equipment. The park opened in 1921 and is the oldest mainland theme park in the UK. Born into a prosperous family, Charles set up his factory in Digby Street, Kettering and produced such items as the first automatic gearbox, the first hydraulic hacksaw, wooden toys and even power drills.

Such was the success of manufacturing shells for the army in WW1, as a philanthropic gesture he decided to ‘give something back’ to the people of Kettering.

Removing a number of central heating pipes from his engineering premises, he used them to build swings – creating the first commercial playground. This led to the crePOWERFUL SUCCESS: Above, Wicksteed advertised his various inventions. Below, the teak-covered splinter-free slide.

PHILANTHROPHIC GESTURE: Charles Wicksteed (above with his faithful terrier dog) created the first commercial playground. Top, the horse proved popular. ation of Wicksteed Playscapes, the world’s first playground manufacturing company.

Those ‘world-firsts’ continued – in 1926, he built the first-ever white knuckle ride, the Water Chute, which was described more recently as being a bit like sitting in a skip that gets thrown into a river! But one of the RESOURCEFUL: Wicksteed, above, invented and manufactured all manner most iconic features must be the narof machines. Left, a modern day bread-buttering machine. row gauge railway – the oldest working ride in the UK, which more than 15 million people have travelled on since it opened in 1931. Sadly, Charles Wicksteed developed influenza and pneumonia and died just days before it was opened.

His initial ‘village estate’ was for the poor, as many local families lived in homes with no gardens – hence children had to play in the streets.

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Your Questions Answered by PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones

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My cats Baldric and Marlene won’t stop fighting. How can I stop them? Frederick

A. The PDSA believe that every pet deserves to live a happy and healthy life. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 51 Pet Hospitals and over 380 Pet Practices, they strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment.

Every year dedicated veterinary teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets.

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Our Golden Retriever won’t use any of our previous dog’s bowls or even lay on the same rug as our old dog. He can seem to sense we had another pet, and doesn’t like it, but why is this? Cora

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Dear Cora, it may be that your new dog can detect the scent of your old dog on these items and that’s putting him off using them.

Remember that dogs have a much better sense of smell than we do and can detect quite minor scents that make them feel that an item belongs to someone else. I would recommend that you get some new items that your current dog will think of as his own to replace the other ones.

In addition, it’s best to get your dog checked over by your vet just in case this behaviour is a coincidence.

Dear Frederick, cats do not naturally choose to live together, so aggression and stress between cats in the same house is not uncommon.

One possible cause is that there is too much competition for things like litter trays, food and water bowls, the scratching post and beds.

The best way of reducing this competition is to follow a simple rule: provide as many items as there are cats, plus one. So, for example, if you have two cats you should provide three litter trays, three resting places etc. In addition, you should space them out around the house, so that Baldric and Marlene don’t have to come in to contact with each other if they don’t want to.

If the problem continues you should speak to your vet, who might suggest referring your cats to a specialist pet behaviourist.

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My lionhead rabbit is five but I’m worried he’s become a bit podgy. He was neutered about a year ago – could this have affected his weight?

How can I help him get slim again? Florence

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Dear Florence, obesity is a frequent concern in pets, and is linked to serious health problems, so it is important to address this issue as soon as possible. Losing weight too quickly can be dangerous for rabbits, so you should visit your

Firework advice for pet Fireworks commonly cause stress and worry to pets, as well as to their owners trying to ensure the well being of them. So here’s our guide to help you and your furry friends prepare for firework festivities.

• Your pet is likely to feel safer if you’re around so don’t leave them alone • It’s important to keep pets inside once the fireworks start, so plan ahead and make sure any exercise and toileting is out of the way in good time • Allow enough time for natural products available from your vets such as DAP sprays, diffusers and collars, or medicines, to take effect (you may need to plan for this weeks in advance) • Keep your garden gate and doors shut, and make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing their collar and tag just in case they bolt in fear and escape • Don’t over fuss, this may indicate to them that there is indeed something to be frightened of • Some pets find the gentle pressure from specially designed products such as Thunder shirts, coats or jumpers has a calming effect • Close the curtains and turn up the TV or radio nice and loud • Make sure there’s a cosy place where your pet can hide and feel secure. Often dogs will appreciate a den created under the kitchen table, a blanket on the floor behind the sofa or if they were crate trained, their crate • Distract pets with their favourite game, toy or a treat just before and during fireworks • It’s important not to punish any signs of stress or fear and remember to stay calm yourself Unfortunately firework parties are not confined to one evening and depending on your location it can be an ongoing problem at this time of year. If you would like any advice, then please ask a member of staff at your local Vets who will be happy to offer further advice.

vet for advice before making any changes to your bunny’s diet. You will need to gradually change him to a suitable diet (see www.pdsa. org.uk/petcare). You should also stop giving any treats and scraps – for instance carrots and fruit are high in sugar. Depending on his weight, your vet may also recommend rabbit nuggets designed to help with weight loss, as part of the diet.

Tackling problem behaviour in dogs

PDSA is urging owners to be vigilant when it comes to aggressive behaviour in dogs.

If your dog displays any signs of aggression, it needs to be taken seriously and you should seek professional advice. Growling, snarling, snapping and biting can all be signs of aggression and when these are directed at a person, it could lead to a dog bite.

PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, said: “Any dog has the potential to react unpredictably when put into certain circumstances. Dogs showing any signs of aggression have the potential to injure another animal or even a person.”

“If your dog’s behavior suddenly changes, it’s best to have them checked by a vet to ensure there isn’t a medical reason for their behavior such as pain or an underlying condition. If your dog gets a clean bill of health, then the next step is to try and work out what may be causing your dog to behave like this.”

Some dogs can act in an aggressive way because they are fearful of a situation. This is much more likely if they have never seen or experienced the situation before, which you

can prevent by socialising your dog. Socialisation is when you gradually introduce your puppy or dog to new experiences, people, places and other animals in a positive way.

PDSA’s website has lots of information about how to socialise your dog, just visit www. pdsa.org.uk/petcare If your dog shows any unwanted behaviors you shouldn’t punish them in any way as this can cause confusion, anxiety and fear which can make the problem worse. Positive, reward-based training is the best way to help resolve any behavioral issues, this means rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring any behavior you don’t.

Training is a great way to help you bond with your dog and understand each other and you can start basic reward-based training as soon as you get your dog. You can attend classes once your dog is fully vaccinated and this will also help them meet new dogs and people in a controlled way. You can start with simple commands such as “come”, “sit” and “leave” and remember your dog will have a short attention span, especially at the start!

No matter how well trained your dog is or how well you know the temperament of a dog, children should never be left unsupervised with dogs. Children and dogs should be actively supervised at all times when they are together and teaching youngsters how to act around dogs and interpret their body language is a great way to help them stay safe.

If you know your dog can be unpredictable or threatening in any way it’s a great idea to have an area or room they can be secured in if you have a visitor or delivery. If you have any behavioral concerns about your dog you can discuss these with your vet or you may want to seek advice from an accredited pet behavior councilor, who you can find at www.apbc.org.uk

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After two years of silence following the birth of her beautiful baby boy, Adele has set a date for her comeback and we can't wait!

After taking a well-earned break following the birth of her son Angelo James Konecki, her third album is set to be released on November 20th 2015.

She is already set to make several big TV appearances in the U.S on shows like 'The Today Show' and 'Saturday Night Live' to promote the album. Adele has managed to keep an incredibly low profile during the recording of the album, so we don't know anything about it except what's been running through the rumour mill!

Ed Sheeran has hinted that he's not on the album, but this is what he does knows: “I haven’t heard [the record], but everyone I know who has worked on it is just like, ‘Dude… that record!’

Apparently it’s really good!” he added. Kelly Clarkson has let slip that she's heard Adele's album sounds a little 'country' and we already know that she's been in the recording studio with including Ryan Tedder, Damon Albarn, Phil Collins, James Ford and Paul Epworth.

The final official trailer for the 24th James Bond adventure, Spectre, has been released – ahead of it opening on October 26th. The 70-seconds-long teaser opens with Daniel Craig in a helicopter. Holding a ring with the octopus logo of the secret organisation Spectre, he says: "This organisation, do you know what it is called?"

Lea Seydoux's psychologist character Dr Madeleine Swan answers: "Its name is Spectre."

The latest instalment of the franchise follows Bond as he confronts enemies from his past. Christoph Waltz, who portrays Bond's nemesis Franz Oberhauser, tells 007: "Look around you, James. Everything you believed in are ruined. Why did you come?"

"I came here to kill you," replies Bond, to which Oberhauser says: "And I thought you came here to die."

Sky News have reported that this could be Daniel Craig and Sam Mendes last 007 adventure together, with the film-maker saying Spectre is likely to be his last Bond film, while Daniel Craig has also dropped hints.

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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Terrifying times at museum Kettering youngsters have the chance to learn more about the ‘Terrifying Tudors’ during half-term.

The Manor House Museum is holding a host of funfilled children’s craft workshops.

And it means young visitors can find out more about the period – and take part in some Tudor games.

There are activities organised throughout the week including a Terrible Tudors Halloween Fun Day on Friday October 30 that includes pumpkin carving.

The workshops last approximately an hour.

Booking is essential. For more details on prices and to book a place call: 01536 534 219 or email: museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk The Tudors and early Stuarts are also the theme of the latest exhibition at the Manor House Museum, which runs until January 9.

Guy Holloway, head of corporate and cultural services at Kettering Council, said: “The Museum and Gallery have a fantastic range of craft activities to keep children busy this October half-term.

“Over the week, children in Kettering can get creative and learn about the museum right on their doorstep.”

Folk fiddler comes to town The legendary fiddle player with Steeleye Span, Peter Knight, is appearing in Kettering next month as part of his Gigspanner UK Tour.

Gigspanner comprises three virtuoso performers – folk musicians offering a bedrock of British traditional music, plus Eastern European, French, Cajun, African and even Aboriginal influences.

Since his departure from folkrock pioneers Steeleye Span at the end of 2013, Peter Knight has turned his full attention to his trio Gigspanner, and in the process has firmly established their burgeoning

reputation as one of the most innovative acts on the folk/ roots scene.

Gigspanner’s new album ‘Layers of Ages’ sees the band blowing the dust from a collection of well-worn traditional music and song and has been added to the Telegraph’s ‘Best Folk Albums of 2015’ list. Peter is joined

by Roger Flack on guitar and Vincent Salzfaas on percussion.

They are appearing at Kettering Arts Centre on Thursday November 5 (NN16 8RG). Doors open 7.30pm, tickets: £14 (adv) £16 (door).

Box office: 01536 513858.

Meet the zombies! There will be ghoulish goings-on at Kettering Newlands Shopping Centre, Kettering in the run-up to Halloween, with zombie shows, Trick or Treating and lots of face-pulling for Facebook!

Next Thursday, October 29, Anton Ghoul will be entertaining local ‘little horrors’ at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm, with his fiendishly frightening juggling shows and inviting them to go on a ‘Trick or Treat’ hunt – collecting stickers at four special shops in the centre and then exchanging their completed entry form for a Halloween gift (while stocks last). All names will be put into the witch’s cauldron with one lucky winner receiving a Halloween prize.

For those who like pulling faces, photos will be taken in a ‘Gurn and Earn’ competition with all pictures posted on to the centre’s Facebook page.

The three scariest faces receiving the most ‘likes’ and ‘comments’ will each receive a ‘ghastly gift’ with one winner receiving a £25 gift voucher.

For those ‘Dressed to Scare’, there will be a Halloween Fancy Dress Parade at 2.30pm with prizes awarded to the most frightening fiend, scariest spectre, ghastliest ghoul and wackiest witch!

Neil Griffin, centre manager of the Newlands Shopping Centre, said: “Halloween increases in popularity each year. With trick or treating, face pulling, dressing up and a Ghoulish Ghoul Juggler, it promises to be very scary in the centre this Halloween half term!”

The entertainments are not supervised playschemes, therefore parents are asked to stay with their children and to join in with the activities.

SPOOKY SHOPPING: Ghoulish goings-on are promised at the Newlands Centre in Kettering next week.

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 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am-12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274 CLASSES 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-yearolds 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, 6.308.30pm and offer an activity for all the family to join. For more information, call: 07930 260 705.

Come and join us - new members welcome! Our women’s group meets on every Wednesday 2.30 to 4.00. The meetings start with information about forthcoming activities followed by entertainment (speakers, choirs, bring and buy, fund raising for charity), after which there is time for refreshments, socialising and making new friends.

To come along to one of the meetings, or to learn more about our group, contact Nelia Eaton (01536 513471) Venue: London Road United Reformed Church, Kettering The series of Ise Valley Vagabond walks continues this month, through the summer and beyond, around the region.

The club was originally set up to support and assist with the England IML International Waendel Walk in May each year, which – like the Vagabonds group – is also based in Wellingborough.

From the Rushden Historical Transport Society (the old station), again for ten or 20km walks, from 10.30 to 1pm. Walks continue on September 20, October 18, November 1 and November 29.

Some of the walks may also have a 5km route. Walkers receive a written route description and are encouraged to walk at their own speed, enjoying the surroundings, and are requested to book in when they finish (to prevent the organiser having to go searching for them!). All the walks are recognised by the IVV, an international awards organisation, and have a start fee of £1 (75p for members).

Full information is available on the Ise Valley Vagabonds’ website: www.vagabonds.org.uk or from the club secretary on: 01933 314134.

Make a diary date with KOS crafts Members of the KOS Musical Theatre Company are currently busy planning and organising their annual Craft Fair, which helps raise funds for forthcoming productions.

This event – now celebrating 20 years – will be held in the grounds of Cranford Hall, Cranford near Kettering.

It takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday August 29 and Sunday 30th, from 10am until 5pm, and will feature quality crafts and gifts, light lunches and cream teas, plus live entertainment. There are still a few vacancies for stallholders for hand-crafted items - if anyone is

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Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service.

These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community). Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton.

Friday Night is pub quiz night at the Shoulder of Mutton 12 Chapel Road Weldon. Already a popular weekly event at the pub organisers welcome regular and new teams to enter. For further information please call 01536 601016. Meanwhile the Craft brewery now well established at the Shoulder of Mutton is producing some fine real ales.

The latest brew Weldon Bonfire coincided with the 5th November celebrations lasted all but a day.

The brewery is preparing to fire up ready for the Festive Season to cater for the high demand during this period. Please call in anytime and enjoy a drink and traditional home cooked food that has gained a fine reputation in the village of Weldon thanks to the hard work of the hosts and staff supported by their loyal customers.

Friday October 23, 7.30-10.30pm.

Northamptonshire Sport quiz at Cripps recreation centre, Northampton (NN1 5BD). Teams of 4, £20 per team. In aid of Northamptonshire Federation of Disability Sport. Book here: Entry and payment for the event is made on the Northamptonshire Sport Eventbrite booking page, www. eventbrite.co.uk Saturday October 24 – The Kettering/Lahnstein Twinning Association Coffee Morning at the Toller Church Rooms, Meeting Lane, off Gold Street, Kettering, from 10am-12noon. Admission is free and there will be tea, coffee, hot

chocolate and toasted tea cakes on sale. There will also be a book stall.

All welcome.

Saturday 24 October Amicorum presents Pergolesi Stabat Mater & Faure Requiem Ladies choir, Amicorum, perform the Pergolesi Stabat Mater and the Faure Requiem Concert starts at 7.30pm Tickets £10 (£5 concessions, Children under 12 free) Advance tickets from Bridget Howarth 01536 724667 / Laura Ward 01604 810766 & 07711 085163 Amicorum.ensemble@gmail.com St Mary the Virgin, Church Street, Burton Latimer, Kettering, NN15 5LU Contact telephone: 07989 149409 Monday October 26, 7.30pm.

Grand Film Show – Railways Remembered by Rob Foxton. At Corn Market Hall, London Road, Kettering. Tickets on the door, £7 or call: 0166 289 0531.

Monday 26 October to Friday 30 Octctober Pacesetter October Half Term Sports Holiday Club Pacesetter Sports October Half term holiday sports clubs. Fun sporting activities for Primary School and Year 7 aged children. Lots of different sports played throughout the day such as basketball, football, gymnastics, dance, athletics, tag rugby and hockey. Indoor and outdoor facilities available including a 3 G pitch and fantastic sports hall. All coaches are Level 2 qualified, Paediatric First Aid qualified and hold a DBS. 9am - 4pm Half days available 9am - 12.15pm / 12.45pm - 4pm Packed lunch required £17 for full day £10 for half day Redwell Primary School, Wellingborough, NN8 5LQ Contact telephone: 01604 686367 Thursday 29 October to Sun 1 November U17 Northern European Volleyball Championships NEVZA U17 Championships The National Volleyball Centre is host to the annual U17 Northern European Volleyball Championships, nations competing in this prestigious tournament are: England Sweden Denmark Finland Norway Iceland Faroe Islands Event held at: The National Volleyball Centre Thurston Drive Kettering Northants NN15 6PB Bring all your family down to the National Volleyball Centre and watch the international volleyball stars of the future.

Details of the event can be found on: www.volleyballengland.org/ competitions/nevza_u17 For further details of this event please contact: Sanjib Sahota (Major Events and Commercial Manager) s.sahota@ volleyballengland.org Daniel Thompson (National Volleyball Centre Coordinator) d.thompson@ volleyballengland.org Thursday 29th October 2015 - evening session times to be announced Friday 30th October 2015 - 9.00am start, last match scheduled to finish at 10.00pm Saturday 31st October 2015 - 9.00am

HURRY DOWN THE CHIMNEY: Unlike Santa, members of the organising team needed ropes to scurry down tall buildings when they faced their fears and abseiled down the iconic Express Lifts in Northampton recently, officially launching the event.

Remember, remember! THE historic scenes that made the fifth of November forever famous will be recreated at Boughton House next month. The country estate is aiming to reaffirm its role as the home of Bonfire Night with the return of sell-out show, The Gunpowder Plot. Tickets are now on sale for this, the third annual spectacle of performance, projection and pyrotechnics in November. The centuries old tradition of thanksgiving was reinstated on Bonfire Night at Boughton House in 2013 in tribute to Edward, First Lord Montagu of Boughton – the father of Bonfire Night. Edward personally sponsored legislation known as The Observance of 5th November Act 1605, which called for an annual thanksgiving for the failure of The Plot to assassinate King James I of England – setting in motion a tradition which has spanned centuries.

The estate, home now to Edward’s descendant, the Duke of Buccleuch, will become a backdrop to the event, telling the thrilling story of Northamptonshire’s infamous conspirators, as the production – in association with Northamptonshire County Council and Leicester-based theatre innovators Metro-Boulot-Dodo – returns on

Get set for annual Santa run An event which aims to raise cash for local charities is being held at Beckett’s Park, Northampton on Sunday December 13 (10.30am) – and more than 2,000 Santas will take part.

Organiser Swift Run Events hopes the festive family fun – for walkers and runners – will raise some £40,000 for the six nominated local charities: Cynthia Spencer Hospice, St John Ambulance, The Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, Rotary Club of Northampton, The British Red Cross and Northamptonshire Health Charitable Fund.

Race director Chris Dolan is asking participants to reflect the year 2015 by “walking, jogging, running and raising £20.15 to equate to over £40,000 for the six charities”.

Participants of any age or experience are invited to run or walk in the event. There are even a number of four-legged friends taking part, including Archie, a fun-loving King Charles-cross dog.

The event is proving very popular and will consist of two laps of a 1.5km route around the picturesque Beckett’s Park.

A surprise guest will open the event this year and entries will be taken by post or online until Thursday December 10 – or on the day. The £18 adult and £8 child entry fee will equip all entrants with a Santa suit and an exclusive finisher’s medal, with all sponsorship going to the local branches of the charities.

Online entries can be made at: www. northamptonsantarun.com

Thursday November 5, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th.

Charles Lister, property manager at Boughton House, said: “Edward’s story is somewhat overlooked in modern Plot lore, so it is wonderful to see him take his rightful place in the narrative once again in this stunning show.

“The Gunpowder Plot seems to have really captured people’s imaginations and we’re expecting sell-out performances again this year.”

Paul Long of Metro-Boulot-Dodo, added: “2015 is shaping up to be our biggest and best year to date. As well as the spectacular main show, guests can enjoy illuminations around Boughton House, atmospheric music, food, drink and a liberal helping of fire, including shows from Fairly Famous Family.” The Gunpowder Plot takes place at Boughton Estate near Kettering (NN14 1BJ) on November 5th, 6th and 7th. Tickets are on sale from Royal and Derngate (www.royalandderngate. co.uk) priced at £12.50 per adult and £8 for concessions. Gates open at 6.30pm for 7.30pm show start.

For more information on upcoming events at Boughton House, visit: www.boughtonhouse.co.uk.

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Saturday 31 October Garage/ Barn Sale Wide range of items modern, collectable, furniture etc.

Note: There is no parking on East Grove! Please use town car parks, they are free ...From 11am to 4pm 1 East Grove, Rushden, NN10 0AP Contact telephone: 01933 419 516 Tuesday November 3 – and on the first Tuesday of the month, lunches served in Gretton Village Hall; food available from 12.30pm for £4 per serving. The monthly lunches have become increasingly popular with both Gretton residents and visitors and proceeds go to the village hall improvement fund. Walkers, ramblers and cyclists welcome.

For all enquiries, contact Liz Watt: 01536 772328 or email: lizwatt263@ btinternet.com Tuesday November 3 – Rushden Sea Cadets’ open evening at the Drill Hall in Victoria Road. The cadets are hoping to attract more volunteers to help the youngsters and at their meetings, which are held every Friday from 7-9pm at the Drill Hall.

Saturday 7 November Cransley Christmas Craft Market Loads of handmade gifts for your loved ones.

Refreshments, tombola, cakes!

Free entry Some parking available.

Opens 10.00 till 4.00 Free entrance Cransley Village Hall, Loddington Road, Cransley, NN14 1PY Sat 7 November Sat 5 December, Sat 2 January The Glamis hall boot sale. Indoor car boot sale.Pop along! Lots of stalls and Refreshments with homemade cakes and biscuits. Doors open at 9:30 - 1:30 For information on having a stall ring Sarah on 07864106750 The boot sale will be held the first Saturday of every month. Goldsmith road Wellingborough NN8 3RU Contact telephone: 07864106750 Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 November Bowing Out The action of the play takes place throughout a single day as is confined to the lounge of a care home for retired actors. As the play opens staff are attending the funeral of a resident.

The home is very short of residents and the arrival of Sheila, a business manager from the Head Office of

the company that owns the Home sparks desperate measures to increase the number of residents.

Unfortunately, a series of mishaps to Sheila only add to the general chaos of the home. Things like lost teeth, incontinence issues and another death. Matters are further complicated – and come to a head – when one of the residents thinks she recognizes Sheila. Nightly at 7.30pm. Tickets priced at £10 Star Hall, Laws Lane, Finedon, NN9 5LW Saturday 14 November St. Barnabas Church AUTUMN FAYRE & RAFFLE As usual LOADS of BARGAINS Creative Cards, Bits & Pieces,Marmalades& Jams, Secondhand Books, Bric-a-Brac, Christmas Tombola & Children’s Lucky Dip, Card Tombola with PRIZE every time, New & Nearly New Clothes GUARANTEED WARM HALL! CHURCH SIGNS at BOTH ends of College Street!

10.00 to 12.00 noon Just £1 entry to include drink plus a bun Children FREE! College Street, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN8 3HF Saturday November 28, 1012noon. Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale at The Pemberton Centre, H E Bates Way, Rushden (NN10 9YP). Lots of stalls to browse.

Refreshments available. Entrance £1, children enter free. Lots of preloved items (toys, clothes etc) at a fraction of retail prices. To book a stall, call: 07577701161 or email: karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday November 29 - This is our 3rd annual Christmas Family Fun Day and this year we are raising funds for Parkinsons UK and local charity the Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal. We have loads already confirmed with more yet to be added. Santa will be visiting his Grotto at our event. We will also have facepainters, a glitter tattooist, owls, a DJ and a disco, Princess visits, activities, costumed characters, tombolas, refreshments and a big raffle including prizes from Woburn Safari Park, Northampton Saints and Silverstone (to name but a few). We also have over 30 local stall holders who will be bringing along their goodies to help you kick-start your Christmas shopping. All money raised from the event will be going to the 2 charities. The organisers and volunteers on the day are donating their time and talents to make this a fun-filled family day out. We have been very lucky in receiving sponsorship from several local companies. Thank you to DJ Wayne, TJ’s Alternative Gifts, Jump Into Swimming, Kelly’s Princess Parties, Connie the Vintage Travelling. Tearoom. We hope you will join us for a truly fun-filled festive family day out! 11:00 am Thursday December 3, 5.309pm. Christmas in Uppingham late night shopping event – plus

craft and gift fair in the Town Hall and Church Hall, a free concert in the Methodist Church (plus Santa), skating rink in the Market Place, free entertainment and hot food stalls and parkand-ride deals to ease car park problems. Details, here: www. christmasinuppingham.co.uk Saturday December 5, 10-2pm.

Christmas Gift, Craft and Produce Fair at The Pemberton Centre, H E Bates Way, Rushden (NN10 9YP). Lots of local stalls; pick up unique presents. Free children’s activities. Refreshments.

Free entry. For more info, email: kidzfirst14@gmail.com Saturday December 19, 1012noon. Baby and Kids Nearly New Sale at The Pemberton Centre, H E Bates Way, Rushden (NN10 9YP). Lots of stalls to browse.

Refreshments available. Entrance £1, children enter free. Lots of preloved items (toys, clothes etc) at a fraction of the high street cost.

To book a stall, call: 07577701161 or email: karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 12/Sunday 13 December (Steam) SANTA SPECIALS (ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY) First train – 11.00 Last train – 15.30 Fares apply and must be booked in advance. Rushden StaionStation Approach, Rushden NN100AW www.rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Monday 28 December - (Diesel) MINCE PIE SPECIALS Enjoy a trip on the train after Christmas

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

mary School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering. £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter. Contact Kim on: 01536 391581.

Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun.

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

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

Wellness

Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.

Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk

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

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

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

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

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

Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Fer Nature Tots – nature activities for

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 Pri-

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.

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.

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Self-employment up 20% since downturn County rates high for rural success THE number of self-employed people in Northamptonshire has risen by 20 per cent since the financial crisis and now stands at 53,000, according to Office of National Statistics’ figures.

The rise comes as experts at Business Debtline called for more support in tackling the ‘advice gap’ for those starting out in self-employment.

Figures show an estimated 53,000 people in Northamptonshire were self-employed in 2014/15, equating to 14.6% of the working population. The total is up from 44,200 before the recession in 2007/2008, as more and more people turned to working for themselves. Furthermore, despite selfemployment falling from its peak slightly across the UK in the last year, Northamptonshire bucked this trend with the number of self-employed people in the county estimated to have grown by 3200 in the same period.

The figures were highlighted by Business Debtline, the free debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust, to warn of a worrying ‘advice gap’ for people starting up their own business. It says that many self-employed people get into difficulty because they started trading without the help needed to understand how to run a business and keep finances on track.

Some 250 sole traders, partners and other small business owners in Northamptonshire contacted Business Debtline for help with business debts by phone last year, and the charity is concerned that many more self-employed people in the county who are struggling are not getting the free debt advice they need.

Claire King, the Money Advice Trust’s insight manager and author of the research, said: “The surge in the number of people who are self-employed in Northamptonshire is one of the consequences of the recession – and in many ways they are the unsung heroes of our economic recovery.

“Unfortunately, some are paying a high personal price for the risk they have taken to support the economy. We must do more as a society to give them the best chance of succeeding.

“We would like more to be done to widen access to the business advice and information at the outset of people’s journey into self-employment. This really can make the difference between triumph and disaster.

“Fortunately, where the self-employed do find themselves in financial difficulty, free, independent advice is available to help them resolve the situation. I urge anyone in Northamptonshire who is struggling to cope to seek free advice from Business Debtline as early as possible.”

In its new report, The Cost of Doing Business, the charity revealed the challenges facing many self-employed people who are struggling to cope.

More than one in three Business Debtline clients interviewed drew less than £100 income from their business each month, leading to a constant struggle to stay on top of their finances – and more than three-quarters had to cut down on household spending as a result.

Business difficulties were found to have a significant knock-on effects, with 82 per cent affected by stress, anxiety or depression.

Visit: www.businessdebtline.org or call: 0800 197 6026 for free advice and assistance.

A double celebration

LOCAL business, TaxAssist Accountants in Kettering, invited the small business community to join them last month for a launch party and networking evening at their new offices on Silver Street. And the event was shared by the new Kettering Business Network.

Accountant Ravi Taggar launched TaxAssist Accountants in Kettering in January, and the team now looks after the tax and accountancy needs of more than 50 clients.

Members of the business community were invited for an evening of fizz, canapés and cupcakes, with the celebrations kicked off by the Mayor of Kettering, Councillor June Derbyshire, who cut the official opening ribbon.

Ravi Taggar said: “We’re delighted by the positive response we’ve had so far; it’s great to finally be settled into our new offices. Thank you to everyone who came along to our launch party.”

The celebration also marked the start of the Kettering Business Network and KBN’s Simon Cox said: “The network is growing all the time – to think at our first meeting we had four people attend . . . we had 25 people attend our September meeting and 28 at the October meeting, with new people getting involved all the time. It’s been magic!”

He added: “The network was set up in the summer as I recognised an opportunity for us all to meet at a low cost, but provide a quick, but quality business network meeting once a month. Since

OFFICIAL OPENING: From left are Richard and Linda Jackson (Jackson Toms Financial Services), Fliss Freeman, Marie Baker (Poppy Design Studio), Lauren Brayfield, (TaxAssist Accountants Kettering), Mayor of Kettering June Derbyshire, Simon Cox (Kettering Business Network), Andy and Ravi Taggar (TaxAssist Accountants Kettering), James Mattam, (TaxAssist Accountants), Richard Chatten (TaxAssist Accountants), and Purmpal Taggar.

Photo: Nick Freeman Photography. the introduction of the meetings, we’ve had people asking for an evening meeting and we are looking at social events already going into 2016. The growth is incredible and thank you to everyone who has got involved.

“The network is about ‘opportunity’ – to meet people, share ideas, to learn, grow and develop as business leaders and an opportunity to ultimately do business. Together “We will build a strong community and, in time, help support each other.”

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Business networking events: listings WHETHER you are looking for contracts or contacts, buyers or suppliers, it is a well-known fact that people prefer to do business with people they know. So come networking!

Monday October 26 – Friday November 6, Leicester Business Festival. Various seminars, summits and discussions during the fortnight, plus networking events. Details here: leicesterbusinessfestival.com Tuesdays October 27 and November 10, 7.30am-9.30am. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Holiday Inn, Geddington Road (NN18 8ET). £15. Details here: www.nn-connect. co.uk/corby Wednesdays November 4 and

18, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (incl full breakfast). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 30.

Tuesdays November 10 and December 1, 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:

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Wednesdays November 18 and December 9, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

Friday November 20, 7am-9am.

Federation of Small Businesses’ East Northants Business Breakfast (FSB: www.fsb.org.uk), at Kettering Golf Club, Headlands, Broughton, Kettering (NN15 6XA). Details, Alison Hadley: 01933 413222 or: alison@ moticationuk.com £14 for FSB and first-time members’ £18 others.

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE has been named one of the top ten counties in England for running a rural business by the CLA. The organisation, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, has ranked the county seventh in its Rural Business County League Table – and number two in its eastern region.

The table scores each county on criteria that can support or challenge rural firms. These include the extent of broadband and mobile coverage, adoption of local plans by planning authorities and opportunities for development of rural skills.

The table also reveals new survey results commissioned by the CLA on local preference for using rural businesses.

CLA East regional director Ben Underwood said: “Across the country, rural businesses are starting up, making investments and creating jobs. Operating in a rural area brings opportunities, but also challenges – and there is much that can be done to help them to succeed.

“It is high time that rural businesses in all parts of the country are valued and encouraged to grow and this table shines a light on some of the main factors that can help a business succeed.

“Top of the list is connectivity – almost any type of business can operate from a rural area if they have good quality mobile and internet connection.

“Northamptonshire scores highly for broadband and 3G coverage in comparison to many other counties, but there is room for improvement.

“Unfortunately, getting the coverage that a business needs remains a post-

code lottery and too many businesses are losing out. We need the Government, Local Authorities and network providers to focus on delivery especially in our most remote areas.

“A growing businesses often needs space or to update existing buildings and facilities. This can be frustrated by poorly managed planning systems.

“While Northamptonshire receives the top score of ten for the number of Local Plans in place, the county’s planning authorities should be giving more encouragement to those looking to convert and change buildings, such as redundant farm buildings, to commercial or residential use.

“Our research also reveals that people in Northamptonshire and across the East Midlands support rural businesses, and score highly for using them.”

CLA Northants branch committee chairman Colin Sotheby, of Ecton near Northampton, said: “It’s great to see Northamptonshire performing so well in this Table. “ I wholeheartedly agree that the county is a great place in which to run a business, but there are areas for improvement identified by this research.

“The CLA will continue to campaign for local decision makers as well as those in Westminster and Europe to take the actions to address these issues and further unlock the potential of our rural economy.”

Topping the CLA’s League Table as the best county in England for running a rural business was Cheshire. It was followed by Cumbria and Oxfordshire in equal second place, Gloucestershire fourth and Surrey in fifth place.

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Toffee Apples without the hassle.

Just grill wedges of apple and dip them into this delicious super simple warm toffee sauce. They’re great for a bonfire party treat. Use any leftover sauce with ice cream and pancakes. Just make sure you allow the sauce to cool down bit before you start to dip.

Toffee Apple Dippers Serves 4 Prepare 5 mins Cook 10 mins 4 eating apples, such as Cox’s, cored and cut into wedges Juice of ½ lemon A few pinch of ground cinnamon 30g butter 100g light muscovado sugar 2 tbsp. golden syrup 150ml pot double cream 1. Toss the apple wedges in the lemon juice then thread them onto wooden skewers. Place on a foil-lined grill pan and sprinkle over the ground cinnamon. Set aside while making the toffee sauce.

2. Place the butter, sugar, syrup and cream in a small pan. Place over a gentle heat, stirring, until the butter melts.

Increase the heat slightly and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened slightly. Remove from the heat, pour into bowls or little pots and allow to cool slightly.

3 Grill the apple skewers for about 5 minutes, turning once, until just beginning to soften. Serve with the warm toffee sauce.

Bonfire Food

Speedy Sausage Cassoulet

Remember, remember, the fifth of November…

By Georgina Stey It’s coming up to that time of the year when Bonfire Night events take place all over the country to commemorate the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and Guy Fawkes’s failure to blow up the House of Lords whilst King James I was present.

The historic event, which has strong ties with Northamptonshire, is a celebration of the fact the plot failed and The King survived.

When I was growing up, Guy Fawkes Night was the Big Event of the autumn. Remember, remember, the Fifth of Novem-

ber? I do. It was brilliant! My friends and I would spend weeks collecting wood for our bonfire. My Father would build it and we’d shout ‘higher, higher, right up to the sky!’ – Then we’d recruit our Mother to help us make a stuffed, cloth ‘Guy’, that we stuck in a wheelbarrow or old pram and then wheel down to the village and park outside the Post Office to beg passersby for a ‘Penny for the Guy’ to collect some money to buy our fireworks. On the actual evening itself, my Father would come home armed with huge boxes of fireworks and sparklers.

He and the other grown ups would roll up great balls of newspapers to set alight and get the bonfire going while our Mothers would supply baked potatoes, Parkin and toffee apples. And then, as the fire raged and our faces glowed from the heat, we’d toss our cloth guy onto the top and cheer as he burned. We even knew why we were doing it, because we’d been taught it at school.

I maintained the tradition with my own son, family and friends and some of the best parties we have had at home have been on Bonfire Night!

Easy Spiced Wine

1. Heat 1 tbsp. of the oil in a large frying pan and cook the chipolatas, onion and garlic for 5 minutes until golden brown.

2. Lift out the chipolatas and set aside.

3. Stir the wine into the pan and bubble for 1 minute, then stir in the beans and sauce and gently warm through. Tip the bean mixture into a small heatproof dish and sit the chipolatas on top.

4. Bake for 15 minutes until the chipolatas are nicely browned and cooked through without any pink meat.

5. Meanwhile, stir together the breadcrumbs, parsley and remaining oil.

Scatter over the top and return to the oven for 3–5 minutes until crunchy and golden.

Delicious served with Swede and Carrot mash!

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Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 2 Hours One large bottle of dark red wine. A cup or two or three of cranberry-grape juice.

A few oranges in slices or quarters.

Plenty of organic honey. Ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Cover, low temperature for a few hours. No metal utensils.

Serves 4 Prepare 10 mins Cook 25 mins 2 tbsp. olive oil 8 Honey & Rosemary Pork Chipolatas Wrapped in Bacon 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 150ml red wine 400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 350g tub essential Waitrose Tomato & Chilli Sauce 50g fresh white breadcrumbs 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6.

Get in the mood for Halloween and Bonfire Night this year with a delicious range of seasonal sausages launched by Waitrose for this time of year.

Each of the five sausages are made with high quality, succulent free range pork and provide an array of exciting flavours combinations to suit all tastebuds.

Inspired by the fabulous fireworks that we all love at this time of year, the Rocket and Catherine Wheel sausages will make the perfect accompaniment to any firework display.

Made with green, red and yellow peppers, the Rocket sausage is a colourful delight with added cumin and chilli for a little extra heat.

Alternatively, the Catherine Wheel is wonderfully seasoned with sage, nutmeg, pepper and thyme and comes in a delicious Lincolnshire sausage whorl.

To add a twist to the much loved hot dog, try the frankfurter style Smokey Dog Sausage, seasoned with paprika, onion and garlic. Or for a more traditional sausage, the Banger is made with a classic sausage recipe using pepper, mace

and nutmeg.

Or why not give the more unconventional a try with the fun and delicious Toffee Apple Sausage, flavoured with toffee apple sauce and diced apple.

Andy Boulton, service meat counter buyer at Waitrose, says: ‘We hope to add something tastey and unique to our meat counters with this delicious range of exclusive sausages.

Inspired by all that we love at Halloween and Bonfire Night, these sausages will be delicious cooked alongside your bonfire and are perfect to be enjoyed by all of the family.’

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Firs can be Fun According to a poll of 1,000 adults conducted for the Horticultural Trades Association, nearly a third of gardens have at least one conifer, making them an integral part of any British garden. Georgina Stey

However in recent years conifers have been seen as a dated out of vogue group of plants but conifers have many advantages; they offer great aesthetic qualities, they are low maintenance, they provide interest and colour all year round. They are extremely versatile, coming in an amazingly diverse range of shades, textures, shapes and sizes.

There are many different types of shapes to suit virtually any outdoor environment, from a small balcony or front porch to large spaces with acres of grounds, the conifer can be used to create height and fantastic accents and are a wonderful way to bring structure and drama to a garden, whether as a backdrop, a standalone feature, or in a border with other plants.

Conifers can offer a way to add something new and interesting to the garden at what is seen as a traditionally quiet time of the year.

Being a hardy, easy to care for and long-lasting plant, they are the ideal choice for the for gardeners looking for low maintenance but high impact.

Recommended RHS AGM varieties include: • Picea abies ‘Acrocona’ • Larix decidua ‘Puli’ • Thuja plicata ‘Atrovirens’ • Taxus baccata ‘Icicle’ Recommended companion plants for conifers are: • Acer ‘Osakazuki’ • Colchicum speciosum • Erica ‘Springwood White’

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Continuing with our series on jobs to do in the garden with online expert Peter Burks, from potterandrest.co.uk

Planting a winter window box

Window boxes are wonderful for relieving townscape drabness and will add charm to any home in an urban or country setting.

To add a striking note to winter containers use ornamental cabbages. Their swirls of crinklyedged leaves add welcome textural impact to a mixed planting arrangement and their rose, ruby and garnet hues bring much needed colour at a time of year when everything seems grey. Combine them with equally colourful and vibrant feathery heathers and mounds of golden, silver or mottled green ivy. Complete with winter pansies, hebes, outdoor cyclamen and primulas – all produce delightful, long-lasting blooms.

CONIFER: Danica Box Hedge

CONIFER: Ohlendorffii

CONIFER: Ellwoodsgold Box Hedge

Warming Beef and Beetroot Stew Ingredients: 400g Diced Braising Steak 3 Oxo Beef Stock Cubes 1 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 2 carrots, thickly sliced 1 cinnamon stick 180g Sweetfire Beetroot Wedges, cubed 450g Cheddar Mash, to serve

Method Tip the beef into a large bowl then crumble over 1 of the Oxo cubes.

Add the flour and toss together well until the meat is evenly coated.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the meat over a high heat until nicely

browned.

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onions to the hot pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.

Return the meat and any resting juices to the pan.

Add the carrots, cinnamon stick and 500ml water then crumble in the remaining 2 Oxo cubes.

Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 2–2½ hours until the meat is very tender.

Stir in the beetroot and cook for 5 minutes or so until heated through. Serve with the mash.

Image & recipe courtesy of Waitrose more than 5,000 recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

Tips for window box newbies: • For wooden boxes choose teak, oak or durable red cedar.

Aluminium, galvanised steel, terracotta or fibre-glass suit more modern architecture • Your window box should be at least 15cm (6in) wide and 20cm (8in) deep • The box should have feet to allow it to stand level on a sloping sill and also allow room for a drip tray to catch excess water.

• Drainage holes should be 2cm (¾in) in diameter and placed 1520cm (6-8in) apart.

• Cover drainage holes with crocks, followed by a layer of small stones and then standard compost up to the top • Secure the box with brackets or straps across the front, then anchor it to each side of the window frame.

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EXTRa LETTERS Upon Reflection SLAPS AND KISSES

By Canon George Burgon

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

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

There is an Old Russian proverb which says “better to be slapped with the truth than be kissed with a lie.” This is the tension in our human nature which inspires novels and dramas, soap operas and politics. Is it not the case that very often we prefer the sweetness of the lie as long as it is never exposed, to the harsh reality of the truth?

Deep down we know that one day the truth will out and a red face will ensue. We also know that living a lie creates more lies, deceit and pain for all concerned. My mother used to say “speak the truth and shame the devil” because the devil was believed to be the author of all that is untrue. Few believe that devil anymore so the challenge to speak the truth and nothing but the truth is quietly forgotten or vehemently denied.

The media have the task of being the devil’s advocate to remind us that fibbing is big business for the lawyers, the judiciary and the prison service. Heaven help it however when those in the media, on the pedestals of popular culture and in the corridors of power themselves fall from grace! I’m sure we all endeavour to teach our children that actions have consequences but they and we live in a world where the philosophy of

“getting away with it” is hailed as a worthwhile way of living. “The seedy, the needy and the greedy” often wear the same disguise .There is a whole world of neglected truth in the ninth commandment “thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour”. We need not envy those who appear to “get away with it”. Outward compassion from the powers that be may be popular politics but most of us would prefer to see the virtues of honesty and integrity at the centre of private and public life. We all have to endure in real life the results of our failures and enjoy our successes. At the end of the day it is preferable to bear the slaps of the truth and avoid the kisses of falsehoods. Yet there is another dimension in dealing with the fragility of our human nature and that is the strength that comes with forgiveness. When we remember that Jesus in the final hours of his life had to bear the cruel slapping from his Roman captors and the false kiss of Judas on his cheek, he forgave those who would deny him his life. Forgiveness offers hope to the lover and to the wayward. It is the central point in the Lord’s Prayer and it still haunts our human nature.

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On the right track and water on tap Dear Extra Local, I note that Transport Minister Claire Perry visited the area recently and is quoted in RAIL magazine as saying, ‘If one travels from Corby to Kettering, one can see that the work is going ahead. It is being delivered and tens of millions are being spent on the trackdoubling project.’

ed by Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLaughlin, on June 25. The announcement that this work is now to be resumed is welcomed. This is to bring the promised acceleration of timings and a doubling of the services from Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough with new electric trains. One of the over bridges (bridge No 5) was demolished last month to permit overhead wiring to proceed (eventually) without fouling the bridge.

Others may need this solution as the wires proceed north.

What we do not have is a timetable for this work to be completed except a vague 2017 indicated. Considerable signalling work is also to be undertaken, particularly at the Corby end where signals currently stand too close to the proposed second track, and at bridge 17 (Cottingham Road bridge) they stand directly on the proposed second track-bed, incredibly, erected just six years ago when the new Corby station was built.

A few hundred thousand is now needed to re-position them!

Jim Wade.

Corby Railway Station adoptor and Railfuture member.

Corby Thanks – water leak is fixed!

She is right, of course, the doubling is progressing and from the train you can see clearly, both at the Corby end and the Kettering end, the double track progressing.

Electrification was controversially suspend-

Dear Extra Local, Three days before your issue dated 9th October – with my letter printed in it – the Kettering Gold Street leak was fixed by a private contractors firm with a Kettering borough official present. By coincidence, l was by his side as the repair of the threemonth problem took place.

This important issue is solved - thank you for your support Kettering Extra!

Derek Bradshaw, Kettering.

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And among the walkers was Morag Strathern (22), of Wellingborough – whose nan Edith (80) sadly passed away recently having had Alzheimer’s for eight years. She said: “After my Nan was diagnosed my Granddad and my Mum became her carers. My grandparents had been married for over 60 years and he had to witness his best friend be stripped away by this

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awful condition. Dementia doesn’t just affect the person living with the condition, it also has a huge impact on the family and friends around them.

“Myself and my family walked together today in memory of my amazing, beautiful Nan. It is so important that the right care and support is available to people and that research continues to progress.”

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Marc Shaw, Alzheimer’s Society community fundraiser for the region, said: “The day was a huge success and I would like to say thank you to everyone who took part. The funds raised from Bedford Memory Walk will be used to support people living with dementia and their carers, and to fund FOR THE LOVE OF NAN: Walkers from all around the region took part in the Memory Walk to raise funds for researching a cure for Alzheimer’s. vital research.”

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EXTRA SPORT • LOCAL BOWLS ENGLISH BOWLS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SCHEME – NATIONAL FINALS The National Finals of the English Bowls Youth Development Scheme are to be held on Sunday, 25th October, 2015, at Melton & District IBC, Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0LR, commencing at 9.30 a.m. and 4 of the County’s young bowlers will be there, having qualified from the Regional Finals earlier in the year.

The Scheme is split into two sections, the Under 15 years, and the 15-18 years, and in the Junior Section will be Bruce Sibbett, Kettering Lodge BC and Harvey Johnson, Rushden Town BC, who were the top two in their section and they will be joined by Jack Lee, Northampton & District IBC, who scored highly enough in the Regionals, to get called up. In the Senior Section Adam Pitfield, Rushden Town BC (outdoor) &Wellingborough BC (Indoor), who was second highest in his Section at the Regionals will also be pitting his skills.

This Youth Scheme, which has seen many young bowlers progress through to International standard over the years, is changing radically in the next year or so, with the proposals being subject to a final acceptance by the Counties.

The proposals include creating 2 replacement sections, Under 10 years and 10-16 years, and a change in the various requirements to exercise skills for the sections. I will report more on this in due course ENGLISH INDOOR BOWLING ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES WITH COUNTY CLUB The English Indoor Bowling Association, lead by its President Jenny McConnell of Leicestershire, visited Kingsthorpe BC to help the 25 years anniversary celebration of the Indoor Arena of the Club. The National Governing Body’s team had players drawn from 7 Counties, and a number of Past Presidents and EIBA Officers, including Arthur Mayes, EIBA Director & Past President, Past President Edna Orchard, Past President & EIBA Chairman Gillian Wonnacott, Junior Vice President Margaret Allen, Past President, Director & Match Secretary Arthur Broadberry, Director Gordon Thomas.

The visiting team kept pace with their opponents for the first half of the match, being just a handful of shots adrift, but then the home side ‘pulled out the stops’ and increased its lead to a very healthy 33 shots at the conclusion, with 4 winning rinks, the highest scoring of which was that skipped by Jim McKee with a 20 shots advantage.

The Final score was Kingsthorpe 127 shots – EIBA 94 shots.. Rink details as follows, Kingsthorpe names first: Rink 1.Sally Row, John Clarke, Brenda Bishop & Jim McKee 30 shots – Jane Williams, Edna Orchard, Don Whyatt & Pat Rodgers 10 shots Rink 2. Mike Edwards, Brian Kaye, John Harrison & Ron Everson-Watts 15 shots – Gillian Wonnacott, Deepak Tanna, Don Scott & Sheila Webster 18 shots Rink 3. Neil Rolfe, Malcolm Row, Jan Everson-Watts & Hilary Sharpe 19 shots - Mike Wonnacott, Val Scott, Gordon Thomas & Margaret Allen 23 shots Rink 4. Jane Maloy, Judy York, John Churchman & Peter Morris 23 shots - Gordon Orchard, Maureen Whyatt, Jenny McConnell & Arthur Broadberry 18

shots Rink 5. Peter Maloy, Pat Kaye, Robert Brown & Yvonne McKee 21 shots - John Locking, Gwen Fuller, Chris Williams & Rodger Fuller 12 shots Rink 6. Celia Morris, Marie Freeland, Geoff Beard & Mick Sharpe 19 shots – Roy Rodgers 13 shots Kingsthorpe President, Peter Morris, said that everyone enjoyed themselves and the match was played in a very jovial manner. He thanked everyone for travelling to Northampton to help the Club celebrate and he specially thanked the EIBA President Jenny McConnell and Arthur Broadberry for their work on the day on behalf of the EIBA. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN versus ESSEX – RESULT Essex County IBA men visited Wellingborough BC on Wednesday, 14th October, 2015, for a friendly match against Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association, and after a match which was always likely to be close, the visitors went home happy with a win, especially so as they had just 2 winning rinks compared to the 4 by the County. The highest scoring of the County’s 4 winning rinks was that skipped by Tony Weston which had a 9 shots win.

Final score was Northamptonshire 121 shots – Essex 125 shots.

Rink scores, Essex skips only, as follows: Rink 1. Peter Woodhams, Trevor Tilley, Tony Warren & Geoff Hunt 16 shots – T Hackett 33 shots Rink 2. Tony Dicks, Ken Lovejoy, Brian Diver & Tony Weston 27 shots – D West 18 shots Rink 3. Roger Miller, Dave Garland, Geoff Allen & George Warren 22 shots – B Holbrook 18 shots Rink 4 Will Clelland, Peter Byworth, Mike Weatherill & Richard Somerton 20 shots – P Dibble 17 shots Rink 5. Jim Diver, John Carson, Peter Boulden & Mick Worthington 22 shots – B Clements 21 shots Rink 6. John Rigby, Steve Munton, Dave Williamson & Norman Gibb 14 shots – J Davey 18 shots NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WOMEN versus DESBOROUGH IBC President Julie Spreadbury, of Northamptonshire Women’s Indoor Bowling Association, opened her season with a visit to Desborough IBC, for a friendly match against the Club ladies, and a very successful visit it was too. She had 4 winning rinks and 2 losing, but notched up a very impressive win by 51 shots.

The highest winning rink for the County was the one skipped

by Brenda Bishop, which had an overwhelming win by 31 shots.

The Final score was Northamptonshire 155 shots – Desborough IBC 104 shots Rink 1. Chris Cooper, Rhona Holland, Glenys Emery & Vicki Rushall 29 shots – J Walden, Wendy Mason, Jill Nutt & Pam Page 25 shots Rink 2. Velda Cooper, Heather Lack, Elaine Urquhart & Hilary Sharpe 25 shots – Diane Talbot, Sally Hogston, Jean Hallum & Liz Keeney 16 shots Rink 3. Julie Spreadbury, Joan Bryan, Pat Starsmore & Audrey Height 31 shots – Zoe Eisler, Beryl Wright, P Price & Lynn Duff 11 shots Rink 4. Linda Warren, Lynn Upton, Jan Hunt & Brenda Bishop 37 shots – Val Scott, Margaret Fairs, Shirley Loach & Dawn

Owen 6 shots Rink 5. Joyce George, Val Blackwell, Barbara Oliver & Joyce Porter 15 shots – Dorothy Diver, Ann Woolston, Sue Edwards & Jeannie Flippance 20 shots Rink 6. Celia Morris, Elsie Hatton, Pam Sallaway & Yvonne McKee 18 shots – Veronica Gribble, L Fountain, Denise Carlin & Margaret McGillivray 26 shots NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘FRIENDLY’ versus BERKSHIRE – SELECTION The following players of Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association will entertain Berkshire men at Kingsthorpe IBC to a friendly match on Wednesday, 28th October, 2015, commencing at 2.0 p.m.

Rink 1. Dougie Cooper, Kingsthorpe/Mike Weatherill, Desborough/Geoff Allen, Daventry/ Mick Worthington, Daventry Rink 2. Jim Diver, Desborough/ Trevor Tilley, Wellingborough/ Bob Tingle, Desborough/Michael Moulton, Daventry Rink 3. Keith Howlett, Desborough/John Chester, Desborough/Richard Somerton, Brackley/George Warren, Desborough Rink 4. Tony Dicks, Daventry/ John Carson, Desborough/Tony Warren, Northampton & District/Norman Gibb, Desborough Rink 5. Stuart Lowe, Daventry/Ken Lovejoy, Kingsthorpe/ Bernard Spreadbury, Daventry/ Tony Weston, Northampton & District Rink 6. Will Clelland, Desborough/Dave Garland, Kingsthorpe/Geoff Hunt, Wellingborough/Terry James, Rushden Reserves: Brian Jones, Daventry/Brian Diver, Desborough/ Alan Diver, Desborough/Steve Munton, King s thorp e/Peter Mellor, Desborough NATIONAL COMPETITIONS MIXED (Area 11 unless otherwise stated) PAIRS 1st Round: Richard Harding & partner, Rushden Town BC given walkover by Neil Corbyn & partner,(Chloe Wordingham, who is still poorly), Wellingborough BC. Marilyn Oram & Jason Bryan, Kingsthorpe BC beat Viv Gaudyn & Steve Norman, Wellingborough BC 21-19 shots TOP CLUB 1st Round: Wellingborough BC beat Kettering Lodge BC 10-6. Details as follows, Wellingborough names first: 2 Wood Singles: Ladies – Tina Broderick beat Pat Starsmore 26-7 shots (Played to 21 ends) Men – Callum Height lost to Connor Rollings 15-18 shots Pairs: Jean Burgess & Jamie Walker beat Margaret Cooper & Brian Barnicoat 29-12 shots Triples: Joyce George, Matt Pownall & Darren Lyman lost to Delia Panther, Mark Turner & Adrian Harris 19-25 shots Fours: Marlene Armitage, Christine Cooper, Neil Corbyn & Paul Broderick beat Sue Briggs, Alan Simms, Audrey Height & Steve Mason 27-11 shots LADIES YETTON TROPHY The 1st Round of this Inter Club ladies 4 rink competition, with normally 2 rinks playing at home and 2 away, and 4 County Clubs will be playing on Saturday, 24th October, 2015, at 10.0 a.m. as follows: Northampton & District IBC versus Daventry IBC Kingsthorpe BC versus Wellingborough BC. Wellingborough’s team is as follows: At Kingsthorpe:

ACTION: County President Geoff Allen, Daventry IBC, and others, in action for Northamptonshire Indoor BA Rink 1. Joyce George, Sanbdra Lake, Sylvia Downer & Maureen McDonald Rink 2. Sue Collins, Marilyn Dunkley, Viv Gaudyn & Pam Reynolds At Desborough(as Wellingborough BC is not available as the home venue) Rink 3. Marlene Armitage, Pam Chandler, Chris Cooper & Janey Leggett Rink 4 Jean Burgess, Phyl Parry, Helena Norman & Jan HuntReserves: Linda Walsh, Margaret Tyler & Margaret O’Dell INTER CLUB OVER 60 DOUBLE RINK 1st Round, played on Monday, 12th October, 2015: Wellingborough ‘A’ beat Rushden Town 48 – 34 shots. Rink details as follows, Rushden skips only: Rink 1. Dennis Collins, Terry Martin, Terry Falkner & Walt Winsor 28 shots – Martin Keech 17 shots Rink 2. Les Johnson, Richard Horrell, David Bailey & Tony Asher 20 shots – Terry James 17 shots 1st Round, played on Tuesday, 13th October, 2015.

Desborough IBC ‘B’ beat Northampton & District IBC ‘B’ 42-32 shots. Rink details as follows, Desborough names first: Rink 1. Will Clelland, Alex McKim, Norman Gibb & George Warren 21 shots – Paul Cooke, Dave Cox, Terry Brown & Howard Lambert 17 shots Rink 2. Jim Diver, Roger Miller, Ron Chambers & John Haines 21 shots – Brian Newton, Vic Billson, Peter Galbraith & Noel Weston 15 shots 1st Round, played on Wednesday, 14th October, 2015: Daventry IBC ‘B’ beat Kettering Lodge BC 65 – 22 shots. Rink details as follows, Daventry names first: Rink 1. Brian Jones, Brian Gelder, Terry Fuller & Adge Smith 38 shots – Kettering Lodge 9 shots Rink 2. Geoff Smith, Ray Rumble, Alan Davies & Brian Scott 27 shots – Kettering Lodge 13 shots 1st Round, played on Friday, 16th October, 2015.

Wellingborough BC ‘A’ beat Kingsthorpe BC ‘A’ 45-33 shots –

Rink details as follows, Wellingborough names first: Rink 1. Pete McDowell, Bryn Walker, John Towell & Pete Boulden 30 shots - John Baggot, Ivan Wilson, Pete Morris & Jim McKee 16 shots Rink 2. John Cooper, Ken Brudenell, Geoff Hunt & Brian Rees 15 shots – Pete Maloy, Ron Everson-Watts, Roger Tansley & Mick Sharpe 17 shots UNDER 25 SINGLES 1st Round: Connor Cinato, Kingsthorpe BC beat Jack Lee, Northampton & District IBC 2-0 Danny Walker, Wellingborough BC given walkover by Sam Gamble, Desborough IBC Will Walker, Wellingborough BC given walkover by Adam Pitfield, Wellingborough BC CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 1ST Round: Bernard Spreadbury, Daventry IBC beat Brian Barnicoat, Kettering Lodge BC 21-9 shots OVER 50 TRIPLES - Area 15.

1st Round: Alan Dunkley’s triple, Brackley BC lost to Gerry Smyth’s triple, Bletchley IBC 1415 shots COUNTY CLUB NEWS INDOOR CLUBS DAVENTRY IBC 24.10.15. Club plays the ladies Yetton Trophy versus Northampton & District IBC at 10.0 a.m.

28.10.15. Club plays the ladies Mason Trophy versus Northampton & District IBC at 1.0 p.m.

DESBOROUGH IBC 24.10.15. Members visit Kingsthorpe IBC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

25.10.15. Corby Seagrave House BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

26.10.15. Club holds its Ladies President’s Invitation match at 2.0 p.m.

KETTERING LODGE BC (Indoor Section) 25.10.15. Club plays Northampton & District IBC in the Egham Trophy at 10.0 a.m.

25.10.15. Members visit Leicester IBC for a mixed match at 2.15 p.m.

26.10.15. Ise BC visits for a

mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

KINGSTHORPE BC (Indoor Section) 24.10.15. Club plays Wellingborough BC in the ladies Yetton Trophy at 10.0 a.m.

24.10.15. Members visit Desborough IBC for a men’s match at 2.15 p.m.

28.10.15. Club hosts a match between Northamptonshire men and Berkshire at 2.0 p.m.

RUSHDEN TOWN BC (Indoor Section) 25.10.15. Members visit Kempston Park BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH BC (Indoor Section) 24.10.15. Club hosts the ‘Grand Final’ of the Open Singles Circuit at 9.30 a.m. – all day 24.10.15. Club plays Kingsthorpe BC in the ladies Yetton Trophy at 10.0 a.m.

25.10.15. Nor thamptonshire Under 25’s visit for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

26.10.15. Bridgman BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

28.10.15. Club hosts a match between the Masonic BA and the Cavaliers BA at 2.0 p.m.

OUTDOOR CLUBS SWANSPOOL BC, WELLINGBOROUGH 29.10.15. Desborough IBC visits Wellingborough BC for this mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

ISE BC, KETTERING 26.10.15. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

OBITUARY Bill Brown, 80 years, Wellingborough BC (Indoor) and Wellingborough Old Grammarians BC Bill died on Wednesday, 14th October, 2015. He was a long serving member of his Clubs, and was, with his wife Mary who survives him, a very loyal member and one who always supported his fellow members at National and County Competitions.

Details of his funeral are not yet known.

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Get set for night obstacle race THE world’s first obstacle race to be run exclusively at night will kick off in Northamptonshire next spring.

Imagined by course designers intent on developing the most intense and memorable event, Night Games Races’ first run will be held at Deene Park, Corby, on April 16.

The global obstacle racing industry attracts millions of runners and raises millions for charities around the world.

Hoping to add to the industry is 25-yearold entrepreneur Robert Mason, from Cheltenham, who has created the world’s first obstacle race to be run exclusively at night – Night Games Races.

Armed with only a head torch to light the way, obstacle racers will have to tackle fire jumps, jet-powered wind

turbines, barbed wire, ice skips, hidden paintball snipers and more in a ten-mile challenge on a 4,000acre plot of land unlike any other midnight stroll. It is expected more than 1,000 people will take part, with tickets already on sale since early September.

The first event at Deene Park will have onsite camping available. Runners must be 18 or over and individual early bird tickets cost £45 – but that offer expires at midnight on Saturday October 31.

Teams of five or more get a discount of £5 per person and volunteers can race for free, with all information on the website.

In mid-2015, Robert secured the funding necessary to establish Night Games Races. Having never been

Duston Garage Premier Division Daventry Drayton Grange managed a 2-1 over Corby S&L Khalsa who lie close to them in the league table and also moved themselves up 1 place. Khalsa goal from Damien Burton.

High flyers Weldon United maintain their lead at the top of the table after a 3-1 win over Earls Barton United. Weldon goals from: Iain Blakie, Sean Brennan and Robert Drain.

Heyford Athletic didn’t stand much of a chance against James King Blisworth who are keen to get to top of the table after a well deserved 5-1 victory. Blisworth are now 2 points behind league leaders Weldon United. Heyford goal from: Fraser Bennett.

Blisworth goals from: Ross Arundell, Chris Culley, Dale Lewis x2 and sub Ashley Magee.

Moulton made home advantage count and lifted themselves up the table after beating Clispton 4-1.

Bottom markers Ringstead Rangers found Milton too strong for them and lost out 5-0.

Milton goals from: Maxwell Gray, Vasile Baicoana x2 and Rob Turner x2.

Roade edged a 2-1 over lowly Brixworth All Saints to keep themselves in the 3rd spot, 4 points above 4th placed Moulton.

Stanion United who are still struggling to find some form couldn’t overcome visitors Harpole and were defeated 6-0. Harpole goals from: Stuart Clarke x2, Dean Mills, Daniel Surridge x2 and sub Alex Holmes.

Duston Garage Division 1 AFC Corby Shamrock bounced back from their loss last week with a 6-2 victory over Wollaston Victoria. Shamrock goals from: Ryan Hall x4 and Danny McShefferty x2.

Wollaston goals from: Jason Crawley and Cameron Wiseman.

Burton United had a hard fought game with Spratton which ended in a well deserved 2-2 draw. Burton goals from: Grant Dilley and sub Jamie Smith.

Corby Eagles finding this season a sight harder than last season suffered a 5-0 loss at the hands of Gretton who move themselves into the 3rd spot in the league.

8th placed Finedon Volta couldn’t get the upper hand in their game against 13th placed Higham Ferrers who played a blinding second half and ended up level pegging 3-3 after 90mins. Higham goals from: Ben Aidulis, Matthew Baxter and Cole Trainor.

Medbourne didn’t let league leaders Corby Pegasus have the game all their own way and made it difficult for them but Pegasus came out on top in the end by a close 2-1 scoreline.

Pegasus goals from: Jordan Middleton and sub Brian Farrell.

Weedon suffered yet another loss inflicted

by Kettering Orchard Park, 2-1. Weedon have a lot of work to do if they want to escape the dropzone. Weedon goal from Robbie Farrell.

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particularly athletic himself, he realised obstacle races are a great way to stay in shape and have fun. He decided that Night Games Races would have an added edge – opting to have the run ran at night, amplifying the fear and fun.

He said: “We told our course designers to make runners’ life hard work, scare them half to death and add some unique Night Games twists – and trust me when I say they nailed it! Night Games Races might just be the most fun consenting adults can have in the dark.

“With the growing popularity of obstacle races, ensuring Night Games Races had a unique element was incredibly important. We want racers to have butterflies in their stomachs as they set off to conquer the darkness and, with tickets flying off the shelf already, I hear every day from a runner counting down the days!”

tors Wotton St George 6-2 to keep themselves firmly in 2nd place in the table, 5 points behind high flying Corby Peagasus. Rising sun goals from: Ben Johnson x4, Alex Oakenfull and Wayde Sheppy.

Duston Garage Division 2 Moulton Reserves gained some well needed points after beating Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ 4-1.

Desborough & Rothwell United lost not only their second game of the season but their second loss in 2 weeks at the hands of 12th placed Woodford Wolves who had a stunning 5-1 victory over the league leaders who still manage to maintain their lead by 3 points. Woodford goals from: Charlie Pyle x4 and Matthew Watts.

Kislingbury and Higham Town could not be separated with a 2-2 score line at the final whistle. Kislingbury goals from: Will Cantrell and Bradley York.

Weldon United Reserves hosted James King Blisworth Reserves whose Reserve sides seem to be fighting a similar battle with each other at their first team counterparts. Neither team could be separated ending in a 1-1 stalemate. Weldon goal from James Ferguson and Blisworth goal from Sam Anderson.

Roade Reserves travelled away to face Wellingborough Aztecs and it was the away team who took the credit with a 3-1 win.

West Haddon Albion edges a 2-1 win over Corby Locomotives to close the gap on league leaders Desborough & Rothwell United. West Haddon goals from: Michael Buckmaster and Elliot Grice.

Duston Garage Division 3 AFC Houghton Magna took advantage of lowly Stanwick Rovers and had a comfortable 10-0 victory over them. AFC Houghton goals from: Luke Carroll, Daniel Thomason, William Youney, Rory Harrison, Tom Burston x2, Paul Dempsey x2 and Matt Baker x2.

Finedon Falcons 1-2 Corby Strip Mills managed a 2-1 defeat over Finedon Falcons to move themselves 2 places up the table. Falcons goal from Brett Greenhalf. Strip Mills goals from Liam Walton x2.

Grange Park Rangers saw off visitors JLB FC 2-0 to move themselves up into 3rd place in the table. Grange Park goals from Harry Barnes x2.

9th placed Irthlingborough Town had a well deserved 4-3 victory over high flying Mereway making it their second loss ofthe season. Irthlingborough goals from: Dean Mayes, Daniel Pheasant and Graham Holmes x2.

Kettering Nomads Reserves and Corby Ravens ended up with a well deserved point apiece after a close 3-3 draw. Corby Ravens goals from Grieg Hussain and Alex Williams x2.

Wellingborough Gleneagles found Corby Kingswood far too strong for them and lost out 8-1. Kingswood goals from: Criag Hornby x2, Rob Bradshaw x2 and Chris Paterson x4.

Wilby travelled away to Wollaston Victoria Reserves and were not left disappointed after a 3-1 win. Wollaston goal from Kieran Parker.

Enter local sports quiz

A SPORTS quiz is being held as part of Northamptonshire Sport’s fundraising efforts this year for Northamptonshire Federation of Disability Sport (NFDS). It takes place on Friday, October 30, 7.3010.30pm, at Cripps recreation centre in Northampton (NN1 5BD).

Teams of four are invited to enter to find out who is the most knowledgeable about sport in the county and be crowned Northamptonshire Sport’s inaugural sports quiz champions.

Entry is £20 per team and there will be prizes for the top three scorers on the night. All proceeds from the event will go to NFDS for projects to encourage more disabled people and those with a sensory impairment to participate in local sport.

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Visitors hit top whilst Steelmen drop Corby Town 1 AFC Fylde 2, Saturday 17th October Despite a vastly improved performance the Steelmen ended pointless against AFC Fylde at Steel Park. As a result the visitors moved to the top of the Vanarama National League North table while Corby slipped into the relegation zone.

A foul on Ashley Sammons on the edge of the penalty area sent a buzz of anticipation around the ground but Ben Hinchcliffe proved equal to Sammons’ setpiece.

Centre back Clayton McDonald put his body on the line to make one goal-saving tackle but the injury he picked up in that incident was to eventually bring his involvement to a premature end.

As the half drew to a close Fylde had an excellent opportunity to take the lead but Matty Blinkhorn’s effort came back off the post.

In the 48th minute Wright teed up Richie Baker for a shot which found the corner of the net through a crowd of players. As Fylde began celebrating all eyes turned to the standside linesman who had his flag raised. The referee consulted his colleague before awarding the goal.

Five minutes later Chris Carruthers was outpaced by Dion Charles and conceded a penalty which was converted by Baker.

Corby continued to create chances with Duane Courtney having a header saved by Hinchcliffe, Callum Ball firing a shot into the side netting and Cleveland Taylor also forcing the ‘keeper to make a save.

With five minutes remaining Courtney rose to powerfully head in a Taylor free kick. In the four minutes of added time Taylor sent in another centre from a similar position but the ball flew across the face of goal with no-one able to get TOUGH AT THE TOP: Herve Pepe N’Goma and Kalern Thomas a touch. get up close and personal with AFC Fylde.

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Kettering Town 5 Histon 4, Saturday 17th October Richard Bryan became the unlikely hero as the substitute scored Kettering Town’s fifth goal as Marcus Law’s side hung on in an exhilarating 5–4 triumph over Histon FC, at Latimer Park.

Liam Canavan opened the scoring after six minutes when he tapped home the rebound from Courtney Baker-Richardson’s saved effort.

Histon levelled via Ryan Auger’s strike on 24 minutes but the deficit was erased when Brett Solkhon headed home a minute later.

Dubi Ogbonna was floored and converted a spot kick to put Kettering up 3–1 eight minutes before half time.

Will Grocott scored the host’s fourth after the break, but some slack defending gave Histon — down three goals with 37 minutes to go — enough space to mount a comeback.

First, Jordan Nicholson cut the lead to 4–2 on the hour, in an offside position, cooly slotted past home goalkeeper Jamie McAlindon.

The winger then powered home a header two minutes later to make it 4–3, before The Stutes

FIVE BOYS: Top left goal number one down to bottom right for goal number five. Pictures: Jim McAlwane completed the comeback with twenty minutes left when Auger evaded two defenders and slammed home his second of the afternoon.

Two minutes later, a corner gave Kettering an opportunity but poor defending from the visitor’s saw them watched in horror as the ball trickled away to Bryan, and the defender thundered home from close range for the game-winner.

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Diamonds move up to 6th after Potters Bar Town win AFC Rushden & Diamonds battled their way to a narrow victory over mid-table Potters Bar Town on a chilly afternoon at the Dog & Duck on Saturday.

After an inauspicious opening half-an-hour in which both teams struggled to find any tempo or rhythm to their play, Claudiu Hoban delivered a sumptuous 30 yard freekick into the top corner six minutes from the end of the half to give the Diamonds the lead. This one piece of real quality lit up a first half which was short on quality, chances and real noteworthy action.

The visitors equalised in the 57th

minute as full-back Luke WarnerEley curled an effort into the back of the net from the edge of the area, but the introduction of debutant winger Andy Hall seemed to swing the game in the Diamonds’ favour.

Firstly he latched onto a Tom Lorraine flick and raced through to clip a return ball for the Diamonds number 9 to glance home, and then he lobbed a cross into the box for Dan Quigley to direct a header that was tipped onto the bar, with Lorraine powering home the rebound for his second.

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Diamonds manager Andy Peaks made eight changes from the experimental side which had been defeated in the Red Insure Cup at home to Histon on Tuesday evening. Only Ollie Wilkinson, Brad Harris and Courtney Herbert retained their places from that side, and there was a very welcome

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 Potters Bar Town 1 Saturday 17th October return for Claudiu Hoban who had balls forward came straight back been sidelined with a knee injury at them from a well-organised Potters Bar defence. The main for the past few weeks.

With this being the Diamonds’ first thing at the end of the day though league outing since the home clash is the three points, and not only with Aylesbury on 19th September, does this continue the Diamonds’ there was a keen sense of intrigue unbeaten start to the Southern about getting back to the domestic League Division One season, it also ‘bread and butter’ as they looked to extends their unbeaten league run overall to 26 games. They move up extend their unbeaten league run.

Although the visitors didn’t to 6th position in the league table, create a huge amount in terms of and thoughts now focus again chances, the Diamonds can count on the Emirates FA Cup as the themselves slightly fortunate to Diamonds will take part in the 4th come away from this game with the Qualifying Round for the first time three points. There was a lack of in facing Barwell FC at Kirkby Road urgency and too many attempted on Saturday October 24th.

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