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the challenge, but her favourite memories were spent with THE latest inspecthe team joking and dancing tion of Kettering in the campervan which folGeneral Hospital lowed the convoy. has found imShe added: “One of the memprovements since ories that stands out is getting its ‘potentially the rest of Team Rickshaw out high risk’ rating in to help me conquer the hills in the summer. the Peak District! It was diffiThe Care Quality cult at times but I enjoyed evCommission (CQC) ery bit of the challenge. I loved inspection found the speech at Strictly Come issues around A&E, Dancing; I got to meet some medical care includof the dancers as well as Tess. ing older people’s Overall there were some tough care, critical care times, but we got through it as and surgery but the a team and raised an amount I commission said couldn’t have dreamed of. It’s the hospital was iman amazing thing to have been LONG AND WINDING ROAD: Jess begins Team Rickshaw’s journey, pedalling out of MediaCityUK in proving its service. a part of and I’ve made some Salford, accompanied by show host Matt Baker. lifelong friends.”

CELEBRATIONS were in full and about 120 people joined the One Show host Matt Baker swing in Barton Seagrave fun – which included a disco and said: “What an eight days earlier this month when resi- excellent solo singer Jenny Limwe have had! The hills, the dent Betty Grimshaw enjoyed mage. The occasion was recorded weather, nothing compares to her 100th birthday on Mon- for all to look back on by our phothe change I saw in these six tographer Jim McAlwane. day November 17. individuals. It’s just remarkBut the celebrations did not Betty had moved to Ketterable the way they’ve made the ing from Glasgow more than 50 stop there! On Saturday 15th, most of this opportunity. Once years ago and a surprise birthday Betty’s niece, whom she hadn’t they were children in need, party was held for her at the Ise seen for 21 years, flew down but now they’re not anymore.

Lodge community centre on the from Scotland to be with her for They’ve made the most of this her birthday and a lovely celeFriday before her special day. opportunity and have a great She arrived at the party in a Rolls bration meal was enjoyed at The future.”

Royce, courtesy of Dean Bonner, Vines, Barton Hall.

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SIXTEEN-year-old Jess Davies, from Kettering, became a major part of the BBC Children in Need annual fundraiser earlier this month, after a gruelling cross-country challenge, televised by BBC1.

And at the end of her quest, pedalling a rickshaw alongside One Show host Matt Baker, she made a speech amid the famously glitzy decor of the Strictly Come Dancing programme – watched by dancers, judges and presenter Tess Daly as well as millions of viewers.

Jess was one of six young Brits who took on the 464mile fundraiser, helping to push the charity to its most successful appeal to date, raising a whopping £32.6 million on the night.

Jess has achondroplasia dwarfism and joined Team Rickshaw following her involvement with the Dwarf Sport Association; a project funded by BBC Children in Need which promotes sport among people of restricted growth.

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LOCAL I have a friend who works at the John Lewis department store – which takes 50 per cent of its annual turnover in the six-week lead-up to Christmas.

My friend tells me the hugely popular Christmas TV ad, this year staring Monty the penquin, cost £7 million to produce – the store’s usual advertising budget for the festive season.

Wow! But . . .

Within a week of the ad first being aired, John Lewis stores across the country were selling out of penquin paraphernalia early each morning and the company had taken more than £70 million in sales of the little furry fella that is this year’s must-have cuddly toy.

That’s what you call Return On Investment!

The ad was produced by the same ad agency that was also responsible for last year’s fully animated Bear and The Hare advert for John Lewis. The 2013 ad broke all social media records and, within days, created 7,000 new Twitter followers and 12,000 Facebook fans for the store. But Monty will easily outpace the Bear and The Hare – and no doubt whatever comes along in 2015 will leave the penquin in the cold.

It proves the power of a good advertisement, which can capture the imagination of the public as much as a quality programme. It seems we now talk about ads in the pub, on the train, on the radio. As many of my acquaintances are discussing sentimental Christmas ads as they are what films are likely to be aired over the season or which soap star might get bumped off alongside the turkey.

I am pretty certain we weren’t so au fait with advertising 20 or even ten years ago. We weren’t all especially entrepreneurial when Lord Sugar was still just Alan. We didn’t race to go global even when the World Wide Web began to lead the way.

Yet we Brits have become more business-like, with start-ups rising from the recession and dragons roaring around us. Did the financial crisis ignite a fire under our commercial zeal and re-create a nation of savvier shopkeepers, one finger on the cash register and one on social media?

Whatever the spur, we should help our LOCAL businesses thrive (John Lewis seems to be managing well enough!): start by shopping local on Small Business Saturday, December 6.

TWO members of the Corby Phoenix Rotary Club – David Tristram and John Dixon – are visiting The Gambia, the smallest country on mainland Africa.

A few years ago, the club adopted the village of Penyem in partnership with the Northants Trustee Fund (NTF). David explained: “NTF is run by exteachers Andy and Anne Butler, who came across Penyem many years ago while on holiday. They realised that help was badly needed in the poor community, especially to help educate children and provision of health care for youngsters.”

Over the years, Corby Phoenix has raised money to help fight malaria and establish a medical centre and has retained badly

paid teachers by boosting their salaries and generally providing support – including the supply of writing materials, notebooks and other school needs.

David continued: “We are visiting so we can monitor progress and provide further help, part funded by the Rotary International Foundation charity.

Corby Phoenix is hoping to provide badly needed financial assistance to the infant area of the school so that it can stay open.”

Through NTF, many philanthropic providers across Northamptonshire supply other educational materials, medication and a great deal more for the village with Andy and Anne working tirelessly to improve conditions in a village without electricity, poor transport links plus rudimentary fresh water and sanitation facilities.

The couple have introduced a sponsor scheme for youngsters in the village. So the two Rotarians will also be visiting those they sponsor and will be taking cards and gifts out to the many other children sponsored by fellow club members.

“It’s a no-brainer,” said David. “£45 per year for a small child provides school clothing, education, health care and a hot meal each school day. And it’s good for us and our families with our sponsored children out there growing up and being edu-

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A TAXI driver from Wellingborough has been prosecuted after overcharging a customer. Shafique Miah was fined £220 after pleading guilty to failing to use the taxi-meter in his car, meaning he charged more than the maximum fare allowed for the journey.

The borough council’s licensing team received a complaint about Miah, a Hackney Carriage driver, back in May. It was claimed he had picked up a customer at the town’s train station and taken him to the council offices in Tithe Barn Road, without switching on the meter. At the end of the short journey, Miah told the passenger the fare was £5.

When challenged about not using the meter, Miah replied that £5 was the minimum fare from the station.

Licensing officers from Wellingborough Council investigated the complaint and determined that the fare was in excess of the maximum allowed under the set tariff prescribed by the council, and that not using the meter for the journey was contrary to the council’s bylaws for Hackney Carriages.

The council prosecuted Miah for one offence under the bylaws for not using the taxi-meter in his vehicle.

Miah, of Alexandra Road, Wellingborough, pleaded guilty to the offence at Northampton Magistrates Court earlier this month. He was fined £100, with £100 costs and a £20 victim surcharge. He will now

be referred to the council’s licensing sub-committee.

Amanda Wilcox, Wellingborough Council’s health protection manager, said: “This seems like a small amount, but overcharging is a serious offence no matter how much it involves. It is essential that the public can trust a taxi driver.

“Our officers will not hesitate to take enforcement action against any licensed driver found to be taking advantage of members of the public, or not complying with the conditions attached to their licence.

“We would particularly advise anyone using a Hackney Carriage to ensure the driver sets the meter running. The tariff of maximum fares must be displayed in every Hackney Carriage and drivers should not charge more than this amount for journeys within the borough.

“Anyone who thinks they’ve been overcharged should request a receipt from the driver, make a note of driver and vehicle details, and contact: 01933 231 966.

“Hackney Carriages are yellow saloons or black cabs, and will have white licence plates on the rear and inside. A Hackney Carriage can be flagged down on the street, picked up from a rank or pre-booked.

“A private hire taxi can only be pre-booked through a licensed operator and can’t pick people up without a prior booking.

They don’t have meters and can charge any fare – agree a price in advance. ”

MONITORING PROGRESS: David Tristram (left) and John Dixon. cated just like our own children and grandchildren back here.

“What we do out there is part of Rotary’s commitment to international communities, while certainly not losing sight of a greater commitment to our local community, for which Rotary members do so much.”

WELCOME: President Mel Jarvis (left) greets new member Mike Binks.

Scot Mike joins Phoenix

MIKE Binks has been a Rotarian for 20 years and has recently moved, for family reasons, to Corby from Newton Stewart in the South West of Scotland, where he was a member of the town’s Rotary club.

He said: “I very much enjoyed my time there and belonging to the local Rotary club added to that enjoyment.

“I was delighted to be approached by Corby Phoenix and, now my wife and I are settled, it was an obvious thing to do to attend a meeting. Their members are a friendly, sociable and active bunch, who do a great deal for the Corby community as well as working on international projects.

“After my past experiences I really wanted to continue with Rotary and was convinced

by Corby Phoenix’s offer of membership that it was the right thing to do. I look forward to the future with the club and its members and working together with them on the many projects and social events planned.”

Anyone who wants to give something back to the community can join Corby Phoenix Rotary Club. President Mel Jarvis said: “In so many ways, members help change the lives of others for the better resulting in a great deal of satisfaction and no small amount of pride and enjoyment in achieving the objectives of projects completed.

“And whether male or female and no matter what the age, being a Rotarian could well be for you using what time you can to help others.

“Email corbyphoenixrotary@ gmail.com to get further details.”

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Glamis Hall for All! Transfer to community is recommended THERE have been cheers and celebrations following the recommendation by Wellingborough councillors last week that the town’s Glamis Hall be transferred to the community.

Community group Glamis Hall for All – which fought for the day care centre to remain open – applauded as members of the council’s resources committee agreed they would recommend the freehold of the building be

transferred to them after the council stops running services from there at the end of the year.

It was also recommended that the group be given a one-off capital grant of up to £250,000 to help repair and refurbish the 40-yearold building.

Around 25 people attended to hear councillors discuss the latest proposals in an issue that’s being going on since the beginning of the summer.

The council agreed in June to

Where’ve you bin, asks Alan!

A CORBY resident who is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease rings the council up every week . . . to remind them to empty his bins.

Alan Glover (67) and his wife Margaret – who has emphysema – were put on the ‘pull-out’ list for their bins to be retrieved from their garden by waste disposal teams. But in 14 weeks, that pull-out service has only happened once, unprompted.

Alan, of Lingfield Walk, said: “I have to phone up to remind them every time. They are supposed to come on a Wednesday, but they don’t – they come back after I ring up – which is a waste of their fuel. Why can’t they pull out and empty our bins on the same day as everyone else?”

A council spokesman told Extra Local: “Corby Borough Council in partnership with Kier Environmental Services provides an assisted bin pullout collection service for those households where residents are physically unable to put their bins out at the kerbside for collection. It involves Kier operatives pulling the appropriate bin/food caddy out from the resident’s garden, emptying the bin/caddy and then returning it.

“There are currently over 600 households receiving this service.

“We are aware there has been an issue with the level of service Mr Glover has experienced and we have been working closely with our contractor to resolve this matter and we are confident that there will be no recurrence going forward.”

Heartless thieves snatch elderly woman’s wallet WITNESSES are being asked by police to come forward after a 79-year-old woman had her wallet stolen from her handbag at the exit of Tesco in Carina Way, Kettering.

One of the cards was subsequently used at an ATM to withdraw cash.

The offence took place at about 4.15pm on Tuesday November 18.

Police think the offender noted the victim’s PIN number when she was paying her bill in the shop.

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show a man and a woman officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Police are advising the public to be vigilant when using PIN numbers at tills and ATMs. Call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Alternatively, give information to Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111.

close the building as it was no longer fit for purpose and running the discretionary day care service was unaffordable.

Campaigners then gathered a 10,000-signature petition opposing the closure and, after weeks of talks with the council, the Glamis Hall for All group presented a business plan explaining how they could run the building as a community hub if it was transferred to them.

A special meeting of the resources committee was held to debate the

business plan and decide whether or not to recommend the transfer under community asset transfer legislation.

At the meeting, councillors heard from the group’s chairman, Heather Saunders, who thanked them for the opportunity to present their business plan and said they had lots of plans for the future of Glamis Hall. She also thanked the public for their continued support.

In response to questions from councillors, Mrs Saunders

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explained that the group had secured a commitment of around £50,000 to see them through the first few months, and would be seeking external funding to ensure the centre was sustainable in the future.

It was also confirmed that if the freehold was transferred, covenants would be included to ensure that Glamis Hall would remain as a building for community use. Following the short debate, the committee

Crime blitz routs ‘prolific offenders’ POLICE in Corby have been carrying out a successful crime operation in the town, which has already seen 65 arrested and a number of offenders sent to prison.

Operation Jousting started at the beginning of last month with a small team of officers dedicated to reducing crime in the area.

Inspector Vaughan Clarke, sector commander for the town, said: “We set up Operation Jousting to tackle the most prolific offenders in Corby.

“The operation is designed to run for at least six months to tackle a group of criminals who are committing a

significant proportion of local offences.

“We started out by targeting 15 of the most prolific criminals, identifying their pattern of offending and policing them at the times they were most vulnerable – when they were in places they shouldn’t be.

“I am pleased to announce that from that original list of 15 we now have six in prison and the other nine are high on our radar.”

In total, 65 people were arrested over six weeks, 38 of whom have been charged with criminal offences. A large proportion of the others are on bail while further evidence is collated and, of those

who have been charged, a total of 26 are remanded in custody.

Inspector Clarke added: “I became sector commander in July and pledged to put a stop to the criminal activity of the town’s most prolific offenders.

“We have just had two weeks of the lowest levels of burglary, shoplifting and vehicle theft in Corby since records began and I am confident this is because of the success of Operation Jousting.

“I will now be writing to local offenders I know are still committing crimes, making it clear that my intention is to have them in prison for Christmas, unless they stop offending.”

Garden grows!

BREATHE new life into a garden especially designed and planted for people of all ages with disabilities.

That’s what the Friends of Coronation Park group set out to do two years ago . . . and now, that’s what they’ve done!

The Corby park’s former sensory garden had gone to rack and ruin – but now it will bloom again, thanks to the efforts of Mrs Susan Lowe, her son-in-law David Shaw and their fellow Friends group members.

They applied for funds from the Lottery’s People’s Millions and were delighted to be granted £50,000 – which was soon well-spent on doing the ground work for the area, allowing for wheelchair access and adding design ideas specifically for disabled youngsters ­– such as musical wooden chimes and a gravel path that looks and feels like the real thing but can’t be picked up like gravel.

The group now hopes local people will dig deep and give generously to help them

GROUND FORCE: Above, MP Andy Sawford with Susan Lowe, David Shaw and Jim Lowe at the sensory garden in Corby’s Coronation Park and, top, children check out the extra-safe gravel effect path. purchase seating and plants so it will bloom beautifully in the spring, when it is officially opened. Earlier this month, the area was visited by council members and Corby MP Andy Sawford.

Mrs Lowe said: “The day went really well with friends old and new joining in the launch of the park as prelude to it getting into full swing in the spring.”

The park is currently open 10am3pm but will close next month to let the grass recover and the plants establish themselves.

To complete the garden, the Friends of Coronation Park now need your help!

Contact Susan by email if you can make donations to bring a garden of delights back to life.

Email: mrssusanlowe@msn.com

Message on a bus ticket: help keep your community safe CRIMESTOPPERS, the independent crime-fighting charity, is asking local people to play a key part in helping to keep their community safe. Until mid-December, bus tickets in and around Kettering will have a message on them, encouraging the public to contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information on crime and criminals.

It is hoped that the campaign, orchestrated by the Northamptonshire Volunteer Committee, will raise awareness of the charity and the service it provides. It will also be the first major campaign for the new Northamptonshire

committee chairman, James Shepherd Cross.

James, the former High Sheriff of Nottingham, said: “I look forward to working in partnership with Northamptonshire Police and the Police Crime Commissioner to make the county a safer place to live.”

“As part of this, I am asking the people of Kettering to do their bit and help keep their community safe. Crimestoppers gives people the opportunity to give information about crime and criminals anonymously, this means that no-one will ever be asked their name, be expected to give a statement or have to go to court.”

From April to September 2014 Crimestoppers received 440 pieces of information from Northamptonshire residents. Crimestoppers works across the UK helping to fight crime in communities.

The volunteer network works with local law enforcement agencies, businesses and other charities, to launch campaigns and events to make communities safer places to live.

Crimestoppers operates the 24/7 telephone number 0800 555 111 for people to pass on information about crimes anonymously. They can also use the ‘giving information’ form via: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

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Helping the homeless

LOCAL people are being asked to help the homeless over the cold winter by donating old items from cupboards or wardrobes that could help keep out the chill over the next few months.

Corby Borough Council is asking the people of Corby to donate: sleeping bags; thermal clothing; socks; hats; scarves; and gloves.

If you have any you no longer need, take them to the Lighthouse United Reform Church, Elizabeth Street, Corby, Monday to Friday between 10am-2pm. Alternatively, you can contact Corby Borough Council’s homeless outreach officer, Orla Buzzard on: 07769 615917 to arrange collection.

Mayor of Corby, Cllr Anthony Dady, said: “Homeless people suffer adverse weather throughout the year, so we want to make sure we’re doing all we can to keep them warm during the coldest period.

“Please, if you come across any of these items, don’t throw them away; we will be extremely grateful for anything you might be able to donate.”

She’s Strictly our star!

IT WAS all because she wanted to ‘give something back’ to a sports group which had supported her – Kettering’s Jess Davies completed The One Show’s arduous Rickshaw Challenge . . . and she delivered a nerve-wracking speech on the set of Strictly Come Dancing.

The 16-year-old was a major part of this year’s BBC Children in Need fundraiser, and – together with five other young people from around the country – helped raise more than £2.7million towards the Children in Need appeal.

After visiting the Strictly set, Jess’s speech was broadcast on The One Show. Jess addressed the audience members as well as Strictly judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell.

Via her the speech, she shed light on her experiences with Children in Need and the Dwarf Sports Association (DSA), and she talked openly about the day-to-day

aboard with Santa Going equipped for theft Climb BOOK now if you are planning to climb TWO men were arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft.

The men, aged 22 and 27 and from Rushden, were arrested in Holbush, Irthlingborough, in the early hours of the morning on Friday November 14.

Two balaclavas, two hooded tops and two plastic surgical gloves were tracked by a police dog to an area close by.

The men were held in custody for questioning.

aboard the Santa Special trains at Rushden Station (NN10 OAW) next month.

Tickets are available as advance bookings only and cost between £3 and £9 (including present and refreshment). The Santa Specials roll on Saturday December 13 and Sunday 14th.

Visit the Rushden Transport Museum website: www.rhts.co.uk or go to the ticket office at the station before December 6 to book.

challenges and prejudices she faces as a dwarf.

The speech came as part of The Rickshaw Challenge – the One Show’s fundraiser for BBC Children in Need – which, for the first time in 2014, saw the young rickshaw riders each delivering speeches to large audiences to share their stories.

Speaking after her speech, Jess said: “The location for the speech was kept a secret until the morning it happened. While I was obviously excited, it did make my nerves worse. Thankfully I studied drama, which has helped me with public speaking; I think it helped pay off. It was all a bit of a blur, but I’m definitely happy with the results. We also got to meet some of the Strictly contestants, who were all lovely. Everyone was really supportive.”

Strictly presenter Tess Daly added: “It was an absolute pleasure for all of us to welcome Jess to the stage; her speech was so powerful that you could hear a pin drop in the studio.”

Jess has achondroplasia dwarfism and subsequently faces issues on a daily basis. People often stare at her and make rude comments, which have left her with confidence issues and low self-esteem.

Since she was just a year old, Jess has been attending the DSA, which promotes sport for people of restricted growth, enabling them to compete in activities they otherwise might not be able to. Given the chance, Jess proved herself as multi-talent sportswoman, winning medals in running, swimming, shot-put and discus.

Due to her height, the rickshaw was

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Jess Davies completed the challenge. specially adapted for Jess but propelling its weight was difficult. Beginning at the BBC’s Media City near Manchester, the rickshaw was taken on a 450-mile journey across England, finishing live a week later at the EastEnders set during the BBC Children in Need appeal earlier this month. Well done, Jess!

Sound of success for hard-working Niamh STUDENT Niamh Roberts is top of the class at Wellingborough’s Weavers Academy after receiving a regional award for displaying record-breaking progress in her reading ability.

Having previously struggled with literacy, Niamh’s reading age rocketed following six hour-long sessions of literacy course, Sound Training.

The 15-year-old has now received the region’s only Sound Success Award.

Teachers had nominated her after seeing a transformation in her reading ability and confidence.

Sound Training’s founder director Katy

Parkinson presented the award to Niamh after seeing her make the biggest leap in her reading age the national scheme has ever known. Watched by Wellingborough Mayor Jim Bass, teachers and fellow pupils, Niamh was presented with the award on the day Weavers Academy also officially opened its new library and IT resource.

Samantha Satyanadhan, assistant principal and head of English at Weavers Academy, added: “Niamh has always been a hard worker, but she had struggled with her reading on entry to Weavers Academy.

“She has very supportive parents and

an older sister who helped her develop her reading at home, while she had previously taken part in a number of literacy interventions. But school staff strongly believe that it is Sound Training that has helped her to reach new heights of success”.

Proud mum Carole Roberts added: “I noticed a huge improvement in Niamh’s confidence and understanding. She used to rely heavily on us to complete homework. But since undertaking Sound Training she is able to complete and understand her homework with minimal support from us.”

SOUND UNDERSTANDING: Niamh Roberts (right) of Weavers Academy receives her Sound Success Award from Katy Parkinson.

Man may be a witness Plans for town crematorium under discussion BUILDING work on a crematorium in Wellingborough could start next spring if new plans are approved by the council’s planning committee.

The £5.5m project was given outline permission in December 2012 and now the detailed plans, covering the design, layout and access, have been submitted and will be considered in January.

If approved, work could begin

AN image has been released of man who may be able to help with a police investigation into an incident in Kettering at the end of the summer.

Officers believe the man in the picture here may be able to help them with the case.

It is believed he may be a potential witness to an incident that happened in the early hours of 31 August.

The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact Corby CID on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

on the 11-acre site near Great Doddington in the spring, with the crematorium open the following year.

The idea of a crematorium in the borough was first discussed in 2011. A group of councillors researched the project, assessing public demand, talking to experts and visiting other crematoriums.

Once the site was purchased and outline permission granted,

NEW BUILDING PLANNED: A computer-generated image of the tree-lined avenue, looking east.

the councillors were consulted on the design and facilities before plans were drawn up and submitted.

Councillor Peter Morrall, who chaired the working party, said: “We’ve put a lot of work into this project and gone into considerable detail, to make sure we get it right. We’ve consulted with the community and spoken to funeral directors and other experts to help us understand what the public wants and to ensure a first-rate service is provided.

“We’re really pleased with the final plans. We’re looking at a modern building with the latest equipment, but blending into the landscape and set in gardens and woodland. There will be beautiful views over the valley from the room where mourners will gather to remember their loved ones, and there will be enough space for larger groups of mourners.

“People in the borough sometimes have to wait weeks for a funeral. If the plans are approved we can start work on an excellent facility.”

The cost of the project – around £1.3m for the land and £4.2m for the build – is being paid for out of the council’s budget for large projects that benefit the community. Cllr Morrall added: “We set aside the capital budgets for this project as it’s a really valuable and much-needed service, but it will also bring in an income.

This can be used to help fund the whole of the council’s cemetery and burial services so that budgets can be freed up to provide other services.”

The crematorium will be built by construction company Wates, which has committed to using local craftsmen as much as possible.

New ‘Friends of’ group for cemetery

CORBY Borough Council is looking for keen volunteers to come forward to create a Friends Of Shire Lodge Cemetery Group.

The council aims to consult with the group on a proposed extension to the cemetery and the possibility of a crematorium in the future.

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Stationery jobs on Police cadets ‘a credit to the Force’ the move into Corby

Children’s charity taken over by young carers A NATIONAL charity based in Rushden opened its doors to young people last week to get involved with decision-making and campaign planning.

Children’s charity Spurgeons invited six young carers, aged 11 to 14, to have their say as part of the national Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day. The young people, who all receive support from Spurgeons young carers’ services in Wolverhampton, Dudley and London, took part in sessions to set the charity’s new strategy, interviewed the chief executive, wrote thank you letters to supporters and took part in a fundraising campaign.

Spurgeons chief executive Ross Hendry said: “It was wonderful to

have the young people with us for the Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day and for them to offer their ideas about how they would do the jobs of all the different people who work at our head office in Rushden.

“We are going to be feeding their ideas into our new strategy for 2015 and using their words to thank our supporters who kindly donate money to Spurgeons to help us support children, young people and their families across the country.”

Rushden-based Spurgeons is a major UK children’s charity with almost 100 services across the UK, including children’s centres and projects to support young carers, teenage parents and families affected by the criminal justice system.

GLOBAL office supplies company Staples – which has more than 2,000 stores worldwide in 26 countries – is moving into a 500,000sq ft warehouse in Corby.

The development will initially create up to 170 new jobs for the town. Located next to Rockingham estate, the facility is due to open in 2015.

With Corby’s logistics strengths, readily available workforce and cost competitive proposal, the company’s decision to move to the town was made following a successful application for planning permission.

Mark Fletcher, supply chain director, UK & Ireland for Staples, said: “This unit was the ideal choice for us. The central location and infrastructure of Northamptonshire is important to the valued efficiency of our extensive distribution operation and the size of the property is a clear advantage.

“We have been welcomed into the borough and we are pleased with our new venture here in Corby.”

Jo Lappin, CEO of Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP) said: “I am delighted Staples has chosen to base a major part of its UK operation in Corby. This is another example of what can be achieved by making an extensive effort to accommodate new business in Northamptonshire through strong co-operation between partners. In this case, it will lead to the creation of up to 170 additional jobs which is excellent news for the people of Corby.”

FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH: Cadets on Remembrance Day parade.

YOUNG police cadets in Northamptonshire have been praised for their commitment to helping the community.

Over the past few months, the cadets – who are all aged between 15 and 18 – have completed hundreds of hours of voluntary service on a range of policing projects.

Activities they have been involved in include parking patrols in Kettering and delivering crime prevention leaflets in East Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire Police’s Chief Constable, Adrian Lee, said: “The cadets provide a great service to our community and are a credit to the force.

“It’s wonderful to see them both helping out our officers at events and working with the community. I know the cadets themselves benefit greatly from the scheme.”

Police Cadets were introduced in 2011. Young people who become cadets learn about everything from the law and police procedures to crime prevention techniques and first aid. They also develop a wide range of skills in areas such as communications, team working and confidence building.

More information about becoming a cadet is available at: www.northants.police.uk or by emailing members of the Specials and volunteers department at: sav@northants.pnn. police.uk.

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Special meeting held to decide on development

Have your say on changes to residents’ permits

Cuppa time at Morrisons

Anniversary for parking scheme

AT the time of going to press, a planning application proposing an expansion to the west of Irthlingborough was being considered by East Northamptonshire Councillors.

The proposed mixed use development is located above abandoned Ironstone mines and includes: residential development for up to 700 homes; commercial development for business, industrial and storage use; land for the expansion of Huxlow Science College; and drainage and highways infrastructure including a new roundabout on Finedon Road (A6).

Several rounds of consultation have been conducted since this application was first submitted in 2010 and further information was been submitted to enable a full assessment of the scheme. Details can be viewed here: www. east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/planning using application number 10/00857/OUT.

OLDER customers are invited to enjoy free mince pies and hot drinks on Tuesday December 2.

The team at the Morrisons Corby store on Oakley Road will be welcoming local pensioners to join them for a seasonal cuppa between 2.30pm and 5pm in the store’s café.

Jon Frohmaier the store’s general manager said: “We’re very grateful to our loyal customers and this is just a small token to show our appreciation ahead of Christmas. We look forward to seeing some very familiar faces.”

CONSULTATION on changes to residents’ parking schemes – which have been running at a loss – comes to an end on Friday December 12 and local people are being urged to have their say now on the county council proposals.

The authority is seeking to make changes so the schemes can be run on a cost-neutral basis. Changes include limiting the number of residents’ permits issued for each property and a new scratch card system to be used for visitor parking, similar to many other parts of the country.

There is also a proposed increase in the cost of the scheme, up to £60 for the first residents’ permit and £80 for the

second for each property, with the cost of an annual business permit up to £360.

For residents’ parking schemes to be implemented in an area, at least 50 per cent of households need to be in favour.

There is the possibility that some areas currently with a scheme would prefer not to have one and it could be withdrawn.

Cllr Michael Clarke, county council cabinet member for transport, highways and environment, said: “We’re quite happy to run these schemes for residents who, for a variety of reasons, experience difficulties parking in the areas in which they live.

“However, there is a cost in running this service and for many years it has been subsidised by diverting funds

A SCHEME that recognises a well-run car park has awarded Kettering Borough Council a prestigious anniversary certificate in recognition of achieving the ‘Park Mark’ for ten years in a row.

The scheme recognises areas that meet specific quality and safety criteria, including CCTV, lighting levels, cleanliness, standards of maintenance and signage.

For customers, using a Park Mark Safer Parking area (pictured) means that the area has been vetted by police and has measures in place in order to create a safe environment.

Kettering Borough Council has achieved this across all of its car parks.

Cllr Derek Zanger, portfolio holder for regeneration at Kettering Borough Council, said: “We are delighted that the hard work that goes in to managing our car parks has been recognised in this way. To achieve something so consistently, over such a long period of time, is really fantastic.”

Shirley Plenderleith, Kettering Borough Council’s head of environmental health, added: “We are delighted that the Kettering car parks have continued to achieve the standards required by the scheme.”

Health club on awards list BALANCE Health Club in Kettering has been shortlisted in the hunt to find the UK’s Best Gym, placing them in the top one per cent of gyms in the country.

Members of the gym marketplace www.PayasUgym. com – which allows users to find and buy discounted gym and class passes – are able to rate gyms using a one to five star rating.

The best-rated gyms, including Balance Health Club, has been shortlisted into five regions according to this member feedback.

The shortlisted gyms are asking for members’ support – share your vote on social media using the #BestGym

hashtag go into a draw to win three month’s free gym membership.

Members must vote on the relevant regional page

by Friday December 5: www. payasugym.com/best-gym The winner will be announced Tuesday December 9 on the PayasUgym.com website and social media channels.

Jamie Ward, co-founder of PayasUgym.com said: “As the competition is entirely based on real onsite member reviews to create the shortlist and real member votes as opposed to a judging panel, the nominees and soon-tobe-announced winners can be sure they really are the cream of the crop.”

Burglars assault resident

THREE men broke into a house in Yarwell Court, Highfield Crescent, Kettering, on Wednesday November 12 between 8.30pm and 9pm and assaulted a 34-year-old man, before leaving the property.

The offenders were white. The first was 5ft 10in, stocky and wearing a hooded top done up tight, covering his face. The second offender was tall, thin, wearing a tea cosy hat that was dirty white with other colours and a scarf covering his face.

There is no description for the third offender, although all three had local accents.

Police would like to speak anyone who may have witnessed this incident, including anyone who may have seen three men acting suspiciously in the Highfield Crescent, Highfield Road, Yarwell Court area of Kettering that night.

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.

Can you click it? Yes we can!

ALMOST half a million people have clicked onto the Northamptonshire County Council website to renew their library books as part of a campaign to increase the number of online services available.

Nearly 10,000 people have also visited the website to register a birth, 4,000 people have enrolled on an adult learning course online and more than 40,000 people have reported an issue relating to roads and highways through the Street Doctor page of the website.

There are an increasing number of services available via the county council website www.northamptonshire.gov.uk including applying for a school place, paying a parking fine and renewing a bus pass.

People can also go online to order their child’s school meals, register for a blue badge parking permit and check eligibility for free childcare for under twos.

from others areas of the highways budget, such as road maintenance.

“Quite simply, the sums don’t add up and changes need to be made.

We’ve come up with some ideas on how we can run the schemes on a costneutral basis and we’re asking people to help us refine these.”

The shortfall in running costs currently stands at just under £121,000 each year for the 11 schemes operating throughout the county and any changes would need to be implemented equally in all of the areas. Have your say here: www.northamptonshire.gov. uk/residentsparking It is hoped that changes would be introduced in April 2015.

Funding ‘levels playing field’ Lottery celebrates 20 years NURSERIES, childminders and other early years providers across the county are set to benefit from a £50m national cash injection to help three and fouryear-olds from low-income families.

Northamptonshire will be one of the first areas to benefit from new funding for early years education aimed at helping to close the gap in attainment between children from poorer backgrounds and their more well-off peers.

The county has been chosen to pilot the Early Years Premium that is being rolled out nationally to schools, nurseries and childminders from next year.

Councillor Matt Golby, county cabinet member for learning, skills and education, said: “We hope that this funding can go some way towards creating a level playing field for all children, irrespective of their circumstances.

“Early years settings and schools will receive just over £300 a year for eligible three and four-year-olds. They’ll be able to use their expertise and judgement to decide how best to spend the funding to help children prepare to start school and narrow the gap in attainment between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers.”

Under the pilot scheme, Northamptonshire will roll out the £500k allocation of pilot funding in the new year to test the delivery model ahead of a national roll-out.

NEW figures reveal that the National Lottery has invested more than £13.3 million in Kettering projects in the 20 years since the first draw on November 19, 1994.

In the past two decades, 316 grants have been awarded to individuals and organisations across Kettering helping to change lives and transform communities – the largest-ever National Lottery grant in Kettering was £1.2 million for a Community Performing Arts Centre. The smallest was £500 for activities at Rothwell Over 60s Club.

The first National Lottery grant was to develop Kettering Volunteer Bureau’s project to tackle poverty in the area.

Other Lottery-funded projects in the area include Prince Edwards Playing Field, Kettering Accommodation Concern, Kettering Youth Counselling Service and a new home for The Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Jackie O’Sullivan, from the National Lottery, said: “In 20 years, The National Lottery has helped transform life in Kettering for the better, creating iconic cultural landmarks, empowering communities and developing world class sporting talent.

“National Lottery funding has improved people’s health, preserved our rich heritage and created a better future for all.”

To see the difference the Lottery has made in your area, visit: www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk

Schools, pubs, police roll out Festive fayre is on the menu PASS cards for students POLICE are working with schools and licensed premises across the county to roll out PASS proof of age cards, to help prevent under-age drinking in pubs and clubs.

The cards are being given to all students in year 13, free of charge.

Licensing Sergeant Martin O’Connell is leading the project. He said: “Officers from the licensing team have been promoting the cards across the county, working with licensed premises, schools and colleges with classes of 17 and 18-year-olds.

“Some of the schools in the county are now rolling out PASS cards free of charge through collaboration with Citizencard, a national provider of PASS.

“Using a PASS card means it is not necessary to take valuable documentation on a night out in order to legitimately purchase alcohol.

“Passports and drivers licences are valuable documents which, if lost or stolen, are expensive to replace and in the wrong hands can be used fraudulently.

“The new card design is protected to a much greater degree from forgery and is far more recognisable for licensees and their staff to identify. It cannot be used for any other purpose other than age verification so is not of value to criminals.”

For details of how to obtain a PASS card, contact the Northamptonshire Police licensing team.

GRETTON Village Hall is the venue for the Christmas monthly lunch on Tuesday December 2, with festive fayre on the menu from 12.30pm for £5 per serving.

All food is freshly prepared with a nice choice available. An optional raffle will also be held.

Proceeds are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents and anyone passing through the village – and they add: “Thank you everyone who has joined us throughout the year. Attendances have been excellent. Whether you are a regular or a newcomer, we look forward to seeing you!”

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A treasure chest of fun!

FOR the first time in ten years, Raunds is to have its own panto. Oh yes it is!

Raunds Community Players has been set up to celebrate the 70th birthday of Bob Odell, who instead of a party wanted to put on a panto.

The panto has been written by Steve Lack and won a National Operatic & Dramatics Association award for Best Panto in 2011. Treasure Island is a great family panto with lots of audience participation and laughter, the usual baddies in the form of Long

John Silver and his pirates, a larger than life dame and a cast of 25 local thespians!

Steve said: “If successful, we hope to make this an annual event for Raunds, so please come and support us!”

Tickets are £5 per head and £6 on Saturday night.

The show runs Wednesday December 10 to Saturday 13th with a matinee on Saturday.

Tickets are available from Raunds or Stanwick Post Office, Pettern Jewellers and The Snooks, both in Raunds, or book by phone – call Steve on: 01933 624310.

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DRESS REHEARSALS IN FULL SWING: Left, the cast get to grips with The Inn scene in the Treasure Island production. Above, the Hawkins family gather.

Report those who still have guns, says Force

A COUPLE from Wellingborough have LAST month saw a successful She said: “The amnesty was been prosecuted after fraudulently claim- county-wide gun amnesty by a real success, which saw a lot ing £15,000 in benefits.

Northamptonshire Police, of people do the right thing to Agnieszka Roguszka (31), of Palk Road, with more than 170 firearms dispose of the weapons in their Wellingborough, stated she had separated from being taken off our streets. possession. her husband and was living as a single parent But now the Force is asking “With those people who failed when she claimed housing benefit, council tax local people to report anyone to hand in unregistered weapons benefit and council tax reduction support. who still has illegally-held during this period, I think it’s An investigation by the borough council weapons – and there is a reasonable for us to consider discovered that she had reconciled with her potential £1,000 reward. their ownership of those items husband Sebastian Roguszka and the couple Crimestoppers, which has to be questionable. were living together again.

“So I would encourage been backing the campaign, is Mr and Mrs Roguszka were both interviewed offering up to £1,000 in reward anyone who knows people who under caution by fraud investigators and both for information which leads to are still holding unregistered were later charged to appear at Northampton an arrest and charge. firearms to either contact us or Magistrates Court.

Inspector Sarah Johnson – Crimestoppers, so we can remove Agnieszka Roguszka pleaded guilty to three who led October’s amnesty – those weapons from the streets offences with a view to obtaining benefit said the aim was to root out gun and make Northamptonshire a – one of dishonestly failing to promptly owners with possible criminal safer place.” notify a change of circumstances and two of intentions.

The chairman of dishonestly furnishing housing benefit and council tax benefit claim forms.

Sebastian Roguszka pleaded guilty to two offences of allowing housing and council tax benefit claim forms to be furnished.

On Monday November 17, Mr and Mrs Roguszka both appeared in court where they were given community orders to undertake unpaid work. Agnieszka Roguszka was ordered to carry out 280 hours and Sebastian Roguszka was ordered to carry out 80 hours.

Both were also told to pay costs of £300 and victim surcharges of £60 each.

Wellingborough Council leader Cllr Paul Bell said: “It is very important that we are notified immediately of changes in circumstances, such as a partner moving in, as it can affect benefit entitlements. Benefit fraud costs the taxpayer a lot of money, and it’s simply not acceptable that a small number of people think they can get away with cheating the system. We have an excellent track record of uncovering benefit fraud and we will continue to prosecute those who commit it.”

Agnieszka Roguszka had fraudulently KEY OF THE DOOR: The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by, from left, Dionne Boyes, claimed £13,515.94 housing benefit, £976.36 Katie Prati, Dave Parker, leader of Kettering Borough Council Russell Roberts, Maria Keane council tax benefit and £506.48 council tax LONG term empty properties previously stood empty for is 18 are being purchased by months; anything empty over reduction support.

The total loss to public funds was £14,998.77. Kettering Borough Council, six months is considered a ‘long Wellingborough Council is pursuing full refurbished and let out via term empty property’.

All refurbed homes now meet housing register, Keyways, recovery of the overpayments. as desirable and affordable the Decent Homes Standard and homes. And a ribbon-cutting have been decorated throughout. ceremony was staged earlier The properties have received THE nearby village of Harringworth, this month at the most new kitchens and bathrooms, famous for its magnificent 82-arched recently completed property in some cases electrical re-wires and central heating upgrades railway viaduct crossing the Welland in St Mary’s Road, Kettering.

The council has secured and on the solid wall houses, Valley, is inviting visitors to its Christmas Bazaar at St John the Baptist Church grant funding of £152,000 from external wall insulation. The in Seaton Road between 10.30am and the Homes and Communities homes are let on Fixed Term Agency under its Empty Homes tenancies at Affordable Rent 1.30pm on Saturday, November 29.

This annual event – arranged by Programme, to deliver eight levels, which was a condition of Harringworth Village Appeals fundraisers local properties. So far, the the funding.

John Conway, head of housing to support good causes – has stalls packed council has purchased five with gifts, candles, coasters, woodcraft, empty properties, four of which at Kettering Borough Council, bulbs, wreaths, cards, hampers and more – have been refurbished and have said: “Every additional home including Made in Harringworth products now been let. The average length we make available, makes of time that the properties have someone’s life better.” such as tasty mince pies!

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MAKING OUR STREETS SAFER: The guns amnesty was led by Inspector Sarah Johnson.

Northamptonshire’s Crimestoppers committee, James Shepherd Cross, said: “We’re proud to back Northamptonshire Police’s campaign to reduce the number of firearms in our community.

“We want the public to know that we take gun crime seriously and that, with their help, we can make Northamptonshire a safer place to live.

“So if people have any information regarding the illegal possession or use of firearms they should not hesitate to contact us. Every anonymous call to

Crimestoppers is potentially vital to preventing or solving serious crimes, and removing an illegally held firearm may save someone’s life.”

Anyone with any information regarding the illegal possession of firearms can call either Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111 or through an online form at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Information which is passed directly to the police would not qualify for the Crimestoppers reward.

Stolen car was set on fire

A STOLEN Honda Accord car was set alight and completely destroyed outside a row of garages in Carlton Place, Beanfield, Corby, on Monday November 3, between 10.25pm and 10.40pm.

A nearby garage also suffered significant damage in the blaze.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the Carlton Place area of Corby at the time, or who may have any information regarding this incident.

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Pedestrian damaged vehicle

THE wing mirror of a Vauxhall Vectra was knocked off while the car was parked in Granby Close, Corby, on Monday November 10.

The mirror was on the pavement side of the car, so it is believed the damage was committed by a pedestrian rather than another motorist.

The incident took place sometime between 4pm and 8pm.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information regarding it. Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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We’re off to the Zoo!?

By Darren Storey Infectious diseases are all around us and we can acquire them from anywhere. One source is from the animals that live with us.

So, what is a Zoonosis?

The Greeks summed it very nicely with 2 simple words; “zoon nosos “ (animal ailment).

Zoonoses are diseases and infections which are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and man. A zoonotic agent may be a bacterium, virus, fungus, parasite, or other communicable agent; and there is a wide variation on their severity. Not only that but it can work both ways; you can, in certain circumstances, give your pet a disease.

Here are some examples, but the full list can be found here < https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/list-of-zoonotic-diseases/list-ofzoonotic-diseases>: • Salmonella and E.coli • Ring worm • Pasteurella • Anthrax Who can get them!?

The risk of transmitting disease from companion animals to humans is related to certain factors, including young animals, dense animal population and poor hygiene, insufficient

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Pet Passports

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If you plan to take your dog, cat or ferret abroad with you for any length of time they will require a pet passport. These can be obtained through your local vets practice provided the Vet is licensed to issue pet passports and will require your pet to have a microchip, the correct and up to date immunisation vaccines and parasite protection.

Why does my pet have to have a Pet Passport to travel?

The Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) was introduced in 2001 as a means to help prevent the spread of diseases and introduction of non-native parasites from one country to another country, via visiting or relocating pets travelling with their owners.

How do I get a Pet Passport?

- Firstly contact your local Vets and check they are able to issue Pet Passports - Your pet will need to have a microchip implanted if it does not already have one. If your pet does already have a microchip you will need to check that it meets ISO specifications (this means it can be read by any microchip reader).

- Once microchipped, your pet must be vaccinated against Rabies, at least 21 days before you plan to travel and your pet must be at least 3 calendar months old to be able to have it.

Once the above has been done your Vet can produce a passport specifically for your pet.

If your pet will be returning to the UK: - Your pet will need to be wormed by a Vet with a veterinary certified product containing Praziquantel, 24 – 120 hours prior to returning to the UK - You will need to sign a declaration stating that your pet has not been outside any of the qualifying countries before returning to the UK - Whilst not statutory, we would also highly

prophylactic measures, free-roaming animals eating cadavers, contact with stray animals and increased travel activity. Small children, pregnant women and immunodeficient persons form the group at risk, but also veterinarians, nurses and other staff working with animals with infections are exposed.

A Fine Example: Here I will show you an example of a zoonotic disease you could easily contract from your pet dog. It is called Toxocara canis (Roundworm) and can be caught from infected dog faeces or the ground where that faeces has been.

How can we minimize the risk of contracting a Zoonotic Disease?

In short, the risk of transfer of infection can be reduced through: • Good hygiene; for both you and your pets.

• Removal of faeces in outdoor areas, and regular cleaning of litter boxes.

• Antiparasitic treatment of the animals, e.g. worming tablets • Not letting children play in contaminated areas • Cover sand boxes when not being used • Avoid scratches and bites; but if these occur wash them thoroughly • Not bringing animals into areas with increased risk of infection unless proper prophylactic measures have been taken.

There is so much to talk about on this topic but I hope I have given you a small glimpse of some things to help you and your pets.

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For local veterinary information about Zoonosis then visit Northlands Veterinary Hospital.

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Under the Pet Travel Scheme, all pet dogs, cats and ferrets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine provided they meet the rules of the scheme. These rules are different depending on which country or territory the pet is travelling from, which you can check here at www.gov. uk/pet-travel-information-for-pet-owners#countriesand-territories

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Chocs Away!

PDSA issues Christmas Pet Survival guide for owners December is almost here, and our homes are fast filling up with chocolates, sugary goodies, treats and decorations. To help owners keep their pets safe and sound during the festive season, vet charity PDSA has issued a Christmas Pet Survival guide.

occur when owners are out of the house increases the risk of fatality, as the best chance of successful recovery is by getting the dangerous substance out of the pet’s system as quickly as possible. If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate then call your vet as soon as you can.

Top of the danger list is chocolate, which is toxic to many pets. Sadly PDSA vets see a huge increase in chocolate poisonings at this time of year, many of which could easily be avoided with a few simple precautions.

The effects of chocolate poisoning in dogs usually appear within 12 hours of eating, and can last as long as 72 hours.

The first signs can include excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhoea, a tender tummy and restlessness. These symptoms can then progress to hyperactivity, tremors, abnormal heart rate, hyperthermia and rapid breathing. In severe cases there are fits, heart beat irregularities, coma or even death.

PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Elaine Pendlebury, says: “Chocolate intended for humans contains a substance called theobromine, which is poisonous to many animals. In large quantities theobromine can kill a pet.

“The higher the cocoa content in a bar of chocolate or cake, the greater the level of risk to your pet – good quality dark chocolate poses the greatest danger. In addition, the smaller the animal, the smaller the amount of chocolate needed to cause fatal damage.”

Most cases of chocolate poisoning occur by accident – determined dogs pulling freshly baked cakes from the kitchen counter, unwrapping a box of chocolates from under the tree, or taking advantage of a misplaced advent calendar.

The fact that these incidents most often

Elaine continues: “The best way to keep pets safe is to keep all chocolate goodies well out of reach of prying paws. Some dogs can sniff out even the best-hidden treats, so a secure high cupboard is often the best solution.”

Other festive foods that can cause poisoning in dogs include grapes, raisins, sultanas, alcohol and some nuts, so remember to keep everything safely out of reach of prying paws.

For more advice go to PDSA’s Christmas Pet Survival Guide at www.pdsa.org.uk/ winterhealth

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Band Aid 30 know it’s Christmas!

STUART & NATALIE 06.00 – 10.00 Heart Breakfast with Stuart & Natalie Join Stuart & Natalie each weekday morning from 6 for more music variety across Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. They'll have all the latest news, traffic and travel, weather and more fun in the morning.

10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis Join Toby Anstis each weekday morning from 10 for more music variety, more chances to win and the latest news every hour for Northants! It's the perfect soundtrack to your mornings.

13.00 – 16.00 Nick Snaith Join Nick Snaith each afternoon from 1 for more music variety, plus there's a chance to guess the year on the Time Tunnel at 2pm, and news every hour for Northants. Make sure you're tuned in from 1pm.

16.00 – 19.00 Matt Jarvis Matt is the man to get you home on time after a long day, with just the best music.

He'll have all the latest traffic and travel news for Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough every 20 minutes and local news on the hour. Make sure you're listening when you jump in the car!

Hi, this is Matt Jarvis, and you can hear me on Heart every weekday afternoon at 4pm! As well as more music variety, I have all the latest traffic and travel information for Northamptonshire, to make sure you get home in good time, plus we have a bit of fun! Tune in tomorrow, and drop me a text to tell me your listening… just text the word RADIO and your message to 82122!

We are now well and truly into the festive season, and our Christmas Light Switch On’s are well and truly underway! We had a fantastic evening in Northampton last week with Joe Pasquale joining Stuart & Natalie from Heart breakfast in switching on the Christmas Lights in the Market Square. We were also joined by Northampton Rock Choir, the Mascots from The Saints, Steelers and Cobblers, the cast of the Royal & Derngate Christmas Show, Merlin, and the cast of the Deco Pantomime, The Wizard of Oz! Santa made a brief appearance, and we had an authentic German Oompah Band help lead the procession from the Market Square down into the German Market in Abington Street!

Next up, it’s Wellingborough, and we’d love you to join us on Market Street, as Wellingborough prepares for a day of festive celebrations on Saturday 29th November. This year's Christmas Light Switch On event will be provided by Discover Wellingborough, and as the lights are switched on, a firework display will light up the sky over the town centre. There will also be a visit from Santa and his reindeers, and a flurry of artificial snow!

Band Aid 30’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? - which features Ed Sheeran, Ellie Goulding, One Direction, Rita Ora and Bastille to name a few – is now officially the fastest-selling single of 2014 – a record it broke within 24 hours of going on sale, according to The Official Charts Company!

The Band Aid (1984), Band Aid II (1989) and Band Aid 20 (2004) versions of the track all peaked at Number 1, with the original shifting approximately 200,000 copies in two days, while Band Aid 20’s release sold a total of 297,000 in its full first week. Interestingly, Band Aid and Band Aid 20 both re-entered the Official Singles Chart in the same week Band Aid 30 went on sale!

19.00 – 22.00 Roberto Roberto is our new man in the evenings. He'll be playing all your favourite songs and chatting about your day, and giving you the chance to win. It's the perfect way to relax after a busy day.

22.00 – 01.00 The Late Show with Jenny Francis The Late Show on Heart is packed full of cool, relaxing songs to ease you through to the end of the day. It's the perfect soundtrack as you head to bed.

THE BIG SWITCH ON

Wellingborough 29th November

SIR BOBBY’S JOB

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ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274

FINEST FAYRE: Displaying their festive wares at the ‘Made in the Villages’ stall are (left to right) Paula Phillipson, Sarah Brant, Lynn Carson and Sue Aspinall.

Join the fun at school fayre. Go along to the Christmas Fayre at Cottingham CE Primary School for some festive family fun, from 11am to 3pm on Saturday December 6. Entrance is free. Children can visit Father Christmas in his grotto and you can fill your Christmas stockings with handmade craft items from the ever popular ‘Made in the Villages’ stall. Take part in a fun family quiz, try your luck on the raffle and chocolate tombola, turn water into wine or select a jar and discover what’s inside! Hot food, tea and coffee will be served throughout and all proceeds go to the school. The fayre will be in the school hall, Berryfield Road, Cottingham (LE16 8XB).

Sensory play for babes and tots. The summer may be over but the fun continues in the county! Award-winning children’s activity leaders Donna Smith and Amy George are reminding local families about weekly get-togethers with the Hartbeeps group, for young children.

The groups are for babies and toddlers and involve making music, enjoying multisensory play and having fun! Suitable for youngsters from birth to five years old, Amy and Donna run classes around the area and another Hartbeeps group is being launched in Raunds at the end of October on Tuesdays – call Amy for more details on 07775 877093 or email amy@hartbeeps.com There are also sessions on Mondays in Kettering at Kids Play (10.30am), Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall in Rushden – 9.30am for walkers and 10.30am for sitting to toddling age groups.

On Fridays the group meets at Telford Lodge I Kettering, 10am. Donna@hartbeeps.com or call: 07584 033108.

Continuous until 6 December 2014 The new Burton Latimer Heritage Museum exhibition “Kiss the Children for Me” is now well underway and is proving to be very popular. Its title is taken from an excerpt from a letter sent home by Private Leonard Drage Clipson to his family the day before he was killed in the trenches. There have been contributions of items for display from many people who are keen to commemorate their relative’s involvement in the war. For example, there are several beautiful embroidered cards sent home from France and Flanders and also some cards sent from a PoW camp. There are autograph book entries that reflect the wartime mood of the civilians and entries by Empire troops convalescing here, and of course, battlefield relics.

There are dozens of photographs of servicemen, many of whom failed to return, and, as usual, the Book of Remembrance which lists all the Burton Latimer soldiers, sailors and airmen that died, with details of their resting place and their photograph if one exists. The exhibition is at the Heritage Museum, Civic Centre, 120 High Street Burton Latimer and is open from 10am to 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays until December 6th. Phone 01536 722722 for further details.

Continuous until the end of November Sun and fire up on the roof There is a ‘Celebration of Sun Gods and Fire’ on exhibition at Corby’s Rooftop Gallery currently.

Artist Maureen Anderson was born in East London on the Eastern Cape of South Africa and has lived in the UK since 1985. Her works – using various mediums but especially oils – have been exhibited in several Open Exhibitions, including Leicester City Gallery, Loughborough Art Gallery and Northampton Art Gallery, where a piece of her work is currently on show.

Reflected in her work are her African roots, alchemy influences and her study of Modern Art History at Leicester University, plus painting and drawing techniques at Leicester College of Adult Education.

Her main influences are German Expressionism and Post Impressionism – Maureen recently sent a portfolio of her work to Cloud Art Gallery in Brighton and here is part of the response: “We find your work extremely interesting and different to anything else

that we have, but we don’t feel that it has the strong commercial element we are looking for.” She perceived this as a sign of encouragement.

The gallery can be found at The Links in Queens Square (upstairs by Flowertime: NN17 1PZ). Further events: www.rooftopgalleryandworkshops. yolasite.com 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 EVENTS 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.

Saturday 29 November, Rushden Christmas Lights switch on at 4.30pm by Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Richard Lewis. Santa will arrive at 1pm on his sleigh pulled by live reindeer. He will then be in his grotto until 4pm. The reindeer will then be in the High Street for the children to see. The Musical Santas Band and the Salvation Army band will play.

South End Junior School choir and St Mary’s Church choir will also perform, plus Starlight Dance school and a Zumba group. Childrens’ fairground rides, charity stalls, street organs, a rodeo bull, puppet show, balloon modelling, free face painting all

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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 28 November Peter Crisp Design Studio, 25-27 Church Street, Rushden –10am 4pm. Christmas Charity Open Day to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Coffee, tea, cakes and nibbles – take a friend. On sale: the Love your Body 2015 calendar, jewellery, greetings cards and Christmas gifts.

Saturday November 29, 8pm: Rushden Bowls Club – Swivel Club Rock and Roll Night (£10 tickets via: www. swivelclub.com). The Roomates and The Rock A Roons, supported by The Professor.

Saturday 29 November Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering – 10am2pm. Christmas Fair organised by local charity KCU and offering stalls full of Christmas products run by local charities, such as KCU, Cransley Hospice, Accommodation Concern, People First, The Samaritans, Arthritis Care, Mind, Kettering Children’s Holiday and The Boys Brigade.

Saturday 29 November 10-30am3.30pm: Father Christmas will visit the Children’s Christmas Craft Workshop event (£2 entry per child) being held at Wellingborough Museum in Castle Way (NN8 1XB). The Salvation Army Band will play 11am-12noon.

Saturday 29 November An Elizabethan Christmas of seasonal music and stories from Shakespear’s Time will be performed by PIVA at Gretton Village Hall. An evening of style and panache is promised from PIVA who are currently on a national tour so don’t miss this opportunity to see them perform here in Gretton starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale @ £10 with concessions @ £8 available from Gretton Post Office and by calling Andy Butterworth on 01536 770302 also on the door on the night if there are any tickets remaining. There will also be a licensed bar and a raffle. This performance is supported by Northants Touring Arts arranged jointly with Gretton Village Hall entertainments. To find out more

about PIVA log on to www.piva.org.uk and Facebook F/pivarenaissancemusic Organisers are expecting a good attendance and advise you purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

Thursday 4 December, Saturday 6 December Once again St Andrew’s Church is host to over 20 charities and community groups for our annual Community Christmas Fair, and amongst the stalls, refreshments and activities there are performances by several local school choirs. The Fair opens its doors on Thursday 4th December from 6pm until 9pm and on Saturday 6th December from 10am until 2pm. There will also be a very special guest in red, with a big white beard!!Admission FREE Open 6-9pm Thursday 4th 10am - 2pm Saturday 6th Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrews Church, corner Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December - the Corby Christmas Market will be back – a chance to Christmas shop in the heart of the borough.

Corby Borough Council is setting up a total of 40 stalls in James Ashworth Square, outside the Corby Cube, from 9am until 5pm on Saturday December 6 and 10am until 4pm on Sunday December 7.

Saturday 6 December Craft and vintage fair at the tithe barn, Wellingborough Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft stalls. The goods, created by talented crafters range from Jewellery to Jam, and keepsakes to key-rings, all along-side vintage clothing, accessories and home decor. There is always something to delight everyone! Every month we aim to provide a craft activity for children and there is a craft demonstration. The Tithe Barn is in central Wellingborough and is a listed building of great interest in itself.

There is a free car park adjacent to the barn, accessed through Morrison’s supermarket. Refreshments are available so pop in for a cuppa and a cake, or a roll and soup. We have a different charity stall each time and welcome suggestions. Free admission. We are open 10am-4pm. Tel 07531 475653.

The Tithe Barn, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1AH Saturday 6th December is Small Business Saturday, bringing entertainment to the town centre by local choirs, musicians and street performers, and the Catwalk’s Christmas Fashion Show takes place 12noon-2pm.

Sunday 7 December Santa Saunter Sponsored Walk raising funds for Cransley Hospice Come and join hundreds of Santas at this lovely festive family event Adults £6 Children £4 inc Santa Suits Wicksteeds Park Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ Sunday 7 December Corby Carnival Association invites children and families to their Christmas Fete

Heritage fans steam into museum RAIL enthusiasts and photographers from all around the region gathered earlier this month, when giants of steam rolled into Cottesmore’s Living Ironstone Museum in Rutland. More than 200 visitors enjoyed the Rocks By Rail Autumn Steam Gala, featuring a visiting locomotive from the Foxfield Railway in Staffordshire on Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16.

The autumn mist added a fantastic atmosphere for the occasion.

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IDEAL CHRISTMAS TREAT FOR AGES 2-7

Fri 5 – Sat 20 December

Performance times vary. Please check the website for full details.

Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com

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Sunday 7 December, 2pm: Friends of Rockingham Road Pleasure Park (Kettering) present annual Christmas Carols in the Park. On the bandstand within Rockingham Road Pleasure Park, weather permitting.

Otherwise it will move indoors to All Saints Church.

Sunday 7 December: Corby Carnival Association’s Christmas Fete and Tea (served 12noon to 2.30pm) with Santa, Elsa and Anna from Frozen. At: The Grampian Club, Main Hall, Corby. Stalls are open from 10am-3pm. To book a stall (£5) call Caroline on: 07713 136564. To book a place for Tea with Santa – £5 per child to include tea and a gift from Santa – either message Terri Meechan on Facebook or text: 07795 985419 as soon as possible. Funds raised will help towards organising the Corby Carnival next summer.

Monday 8 December: Gretton pensioners’ annual free Christmas Party at The Hatton Arms, Arnhill Road, Gretton, from 12.30pm – lunch, carol singing and a raffle.

Tickets are available now for Gretton pensioners only on a first come, first served basis, from Gretton Post Office. For further details, call: 01536 770302.

Monday 8 December Rushden Football and Social Club, Hayden Road – from 11.45am. Royal British Legion, Rushden branch, Friendship Group Christmas Lunch. Call Ann on: 01933 356075 for tickets.

Thursday 11, Thursday 18 December and Saturday 20 December, the Big Screen Movie Nights are back on the Market Place with some festive favourites for all to enjoy. Last year’s most popular children’s film, Frozen, will be shown on Thursday December 11 (5pm), with The Polar Express on Thursday December 18 (5pm) and Miracle on 34th Street on Saturday December 20 (3pm). All of these are free, so make sure you wrap up warm and join in the fun!

Friday 12 December, 7.30pm: A Christmas Journey in music and words with The Seagrave Singers,

at All Saints Church, William Street, Kettering.Tickets are £7, students free. Proceeds are for Cransley Hospice. For information, tickets and reservation, call Anne: 01536518726 or pay at the door.

Saturday 13 December, The Teenage Market returns to Kettering Saturday 13 December Brass Band Concert The Kibworth Band will entertain with seasonal music and carols at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer, Northants.

Saturday, 13 December 2014 For further information and tickets contact 01536 357676 or 01536 722901 Admission - adults: £6.50; children £3 Refreshments available. Proceeds to church funds The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire NN15 5LU Saturday 13 December Great Easton Village Hall, Christmas whist drive – first hand of cards dealt at 7.30pm. Seasonal prizes. The monthly whist drives throughout the year have been very popular – thanks to all for your support. Entry £2.50 per player to include game of whist, raffle tickets and refreshments. For further inquiries call: 01536 770784.

Saturday 13 December A Christmas Concert for Kettering featuring The world famous Virtuosi GUS Brass Band, Belcanto Female Voice Choir and the Hawthorn Community Primary School Choir.

7.30pm. Adults £10 Children £5 Ticket hotline 07425 838058 or Kafé Bloc, Piccadilly Buildings, Sheep Street, Kettering Church of St Peter & Paul, Market Place, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 0AL Saturday 13 December A Christmas concert given by the Northampton Philharmonic Choir, including Carols for all!

Concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets available from the Box Office on 07958 768661 Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell, Northamptonshire NN14 6BQ Saturday 13 and Sun day 14 December –SANTA SPECIALS ,Visit Santa’s Grotto. Fun for all the family.

PRE BOOKED TICKETS ONLY Train times Sat & Sun – 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 13.15, 14.00, 14.45, 15.30 Saturday 20 December a Living Nativity will be performed on the Market Place between 11am and 3pm.

Saturday 20 December, 8pm: Rushden Bowls Club – Swivel Club Party Night (£10 tickets via: www. swivelclub.com). Soul Shaka – soul and Motown show – supported by the Steve Brown Soul Sounds.

Saturday 20 December, 10am12noon: Baby/Children’s Nearly New Sale at The Pemberton Centre, H E Bates Way, Rushden (NN10 9YP).

Entrance £1, children admitted free.

To book a stall, email: karen_aves@ hotmail.co.uk 24th Jan 21st Feb 4th Apr 9th May

6th June 4th July 29th Aug 26th Sep 24th Oct 28th Nov too.

Saturday 20 December 10-12noon.

New Sale. Kettering Corn Market Hall, London Road. NN15 7QA. Lots of stalls with baby and kids clothes, toys and equipment. Come and pick up some bargains!! Entrance £1 (Kids free) Saturday 27 December, 8pm: Rushden Bowls Club – Swivel Club – Queen B tribute night (£15 tickets via: www.swivelclub.com). Tribute band returning for the second time, supported by disco. Event supports local charities.

Sunday 28 December MINCE PIE SPECIAL, A family trip on the train after Christmas. First train – 11.00, last train 16.00 Train fares – Adult £4.00, Child £2.00 Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

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

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

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

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

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

Contact: 01536 359574.

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

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm.

Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden.

Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

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

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

St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah

on: 01933 622116.

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

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

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

Call: 01933 410112.

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

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

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

50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

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

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

St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.

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

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

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

Call: 01933 410112.

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

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

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

50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family. Contact Lee on: 01933 460266.

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Robin, Merry Men and a mugging in Brigstock HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also a history lover. Here, he follows the footsteps of folk legend Robin Hood on his travels through local woodlands and an eventful sojourn in Brigstock, just south east of Corby.

Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk IT SEEMS everyone wants to lay claim to Robin Hood, or Robyne Hod, Hude – even Hode. Since Medieval times, a poacher, a thief or anyone falling foul of the law was given the generic name Robin Hood.

DEAD OR ALIVE: Wanted posters proclaimed Robin of the hood as the ‘enemy of the crown’.

Robin of Locksley has been reported as far away as Barnsdale in Yorkshire to locally, Brigstock in Northamptonshire – and was recorded as being held for poaching on Rockingham land.

Thomas de Brewer, keeper of what was then the Forest of Rokygham this side of the River Trent, held in 1354 one Robert Hod for trespass of ‘vert or venison’.

Barnsdale in Rutland being only 15 miles north of the edge of Rockingham Forest, a day’s walk, may have given credence to the reported tale that on Lady Day – March 25, 1354 – as Robin and his Merry Men were about to leave a church service, they were attacked by Sir Ralph de Hanville and his henchmen, who along with the Brigstock parish priest, was killed during the encounter.

Robin fled towards Rockingham Forest by way of Fermyn Woods and, in a clearing, hid his bow and arrows in a large tree trunk.

The bells of the Brigstock

HOOD IN THE HUND: Above, was this Robin Hood’s old stomping ground?

BURIAL GROUNDS: Above, Robin’s grave at Kirklees Priory in Yorkshire and, below, Little John’s grave at Hathersage in Derbyshire.

church were rung three times every day to help lost travellers in the wood. Passing himself off as a local peasant he eventually rejoined his men but was caught red handed poaching in Rockingham Forest. Is this story true? Maybe. Possibly. Mmm . . .

Down through the centuries, Robin has been the subject of controversy and his authenticity often debated. His resting place is supposedly at the side of the Great North Road (A1) – an arrow fired from the Kirklees Priory by Little John marked his burial place.

But there are reports that Hood apparently died at Kirkby near Pontefract, having been murdered by the prioress. The Sloane manuscript tells of the prioress ‘letting him bleed to death’ then burying him by a great stone at the roadside.

Robin’s name did not actually appear in Sherwood Forest until circa 1700, by which time they decided he was Nottingham’s, too. There are no historical records of Robin and his Merry Men though his name appears in the roles of several English justices and he has even been accredited with being a Knights Templar, both pious and generous.

His name was also used to describe sedition and treachery and in 1605 Guy Fawkes and his posse were described as Robin Hoods by Robert Cecil.

Robin Hood’s death, according to Thomas Gale, Dean of York (1635-1702) was on November 18, 1247, at the ripe old age of 87. The Dean ‘outed’ Hood as being the Earl of Huntingdon, a claim which has been hotly contested.

Robin Hood researcher David Crook has found evidence of the fugitive Robert of Wetherby, otherwise named Robert Hood, who resided in Yorkshire in 1225 (the same year Robin Hood was believed to be outlawed). According to records, Robert Hood was hunted down by the Sheriff of Yorkshire (former Sheriff of Nottingham) and, when caught, decapitated and hanged in public.

Personally, I am awaiting the movie: ‘Robin In The Hood, Yo!’

ROBIN OF ROCKINGHAM? Above, Brigstock’s Saxon church was reported to be the scene of an altercation between Robin and Sir Ralph de Hanville.

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Celebrities co-knit to Christmas Jumper Day Friday 12th December 2014 sees a whole host of celebrities support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

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It’s really easy to take part - all you have to do is sign up at christmasjumperday.org, get family, friends and colleagues involved, make, borrow or buy a festive sweater, wear it on Friday 12 December and donate! We’re asking grown-ups for a suggested donation of £2 and school children for £1, and to recognise your generous support, the government will double your money – matching every pound you give.

To donate via text message, please text JUMPER to 70050 to donate £2 straight to Save the Children.

To sign up visit www.christmasjumperday.org This year, Isla Fisher, Jon Snow, Dom Joly, Alex Jones, Bruno Tonioli, Mark & Jess Wright, Myleene Klass, Fearne Cotton, Natasha Kaplinsky, Union J, Kate Garraway, Ben Shepherd, Ashley Jensen, Kate Thornton, Laura Mvula & band, Collabro, Rosie Fortescue, Paul O’Grady, Greg James, Frankie Sanford, Una Healy and her daughter Aiofe, Jo Whiley, The Snowman, Winnie the Witch, Elmer, The Gruffalo and Arsenal Ladies Football Team have all popped on a pullover and posed for photographs in their festive woollies to mark their support for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day campaign.

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In its third year, Save the Children is asking even more people across the UK to join the woolly revolution to help ‘make the world better with a sweater’. So join these well-known faces on Friday 12th December and help to make the charity’s Christmas Jumper Day an even bigger success than last year.

To help ready shoppers for the big day, George at Asda is selling a range of Save the Children Christmas jumpers for men, women and children with prices ranging from £12 to £16. The jumpers will raise funds for Save the Children’s vital work in the UK and will be available to buy in Asda stores nationwide and online at George.com.

George at Asda is the official retail partner

for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day and the partnership is aiming to raise over £750,000.

All money raised from Christmas Jumper Day will go towards helping the most vulnerable children in the world.

Globally, 6.6 million children still die before their fifth birthday every year, most from easily preventable illnesses like malaria, diarrhoea and pneumonia.

Here in the UK, 3.5 million children live in poverty. Too many families can’t afford nutritious food, heating, household essentials like a cooker, or good quality childcare. While their peers come to school well fed, well rested and well prepared to learn, these poorer children are missing

out on a fair start in life.

By supporting Save the Children and taking part in Christmas Jumper Day and donating just £1-£2, you’ll help save lives and give children living in poverty here in the UK the chance to fulfil their potential. Just £1 could buy antibiotics to treat three newborn babies with potentially deadly infections and £2 could buy 18 sachets of oral rehydration treatment for children suffering from life-threatening diarrhoea. And with match funding from the government this year, your donation could help twice as many children, so there’s never been a better excuse to get everyone participating!

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EXTRa LETTERS AND RANTS Doughboys’ words, Corby ATC, Boobs and Rotary Dear Extra, I have purchased the last two editions of Wellingborough Extra Local in order to read the progress and match results and fixtures for Wellingborough Town Football Club, but there is no mention at all of the team on your Sports page.

Since the Wellingborough Extra Local is supposed to feature items of interest to people living in Wellingborough, I am wondering why other teams such as Kettering Poppies and Rushden Diamonds are mentioned but nothing at all about Wellingborough F C. As your paper is called Wellingborough Extra Local then at least give our Wellingborough football team an equal share of publicity with the rest. I hope you will be able to reassure me that this will be addressed in the future, otherwise I shall not be purchasing your newspaper again.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely Tony Whitney. Wellingborough Dear Mr Whitney, Many thanks for your e-mail which I have shared with our Publisher.

I am very sorry indeed that you were disappointed with your purchase – we do our very best to cover as much local sport as possible but being only a very small team here at Extra Local we are dependant to a certain extent upon contributions from the clubs and their supporters, we have always given the Doughboys as much coverage as possible – and in this instance our Wellingborough contributor did not supply the article in time to meet our print deadline. However I am sure you will find that coverage returns to normal in our future editions.

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Dear Extra It was nice to see a very positive article in the Corby Extra Local regarding Corby’s ATC Cadets. Too often we see negative news about our youngsters. Yes, the cadets were extremely smart,well turned out and did Corby proud.

My husband was Officer Commanding of the Corby Squadron many years ago and was very proud of his Cadets as must be the present Officer Commanding and his Staff who give up their spare time which involves weekends as well as parade nights. Congratulations Corby ATC cadets on another job well done. Carry on the excellent work!

Mrs P BRADFORD. Corby.

Dear Extra I write to commend those wonderful ladies of the all female Boobs and Brass Band for the really brilliant entertainment served up at the recent concert. Having been joined by the Northern Branch of the now expanding organisation, the 50 plus stage filling gathering played music to suit all tastes, comedy ,International with twin Germanic sisters Hurdi and Gurdi stealing the show with the duet Ein Schnaps, Highland Cathedral, featured Piper Scott Morton, singer Alex Bonner joined the band for You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me and the Irish Dancing of Chloe Collins kept pace with the frantic finale of Lord of the Dance, but the highlight of the concert came with the subdued lighting and graphically enhanced playing of “ In Flanders Field” Conductor Stan Lippeatt, Soloists and the Band created a moving and fitting tribute to those being remembered at this time, the falling

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The Concert compered by resident compere Carolyn Oldershaw was raising funds for Breast Cancer Research but the smaller than usual audience were regally entertained by this country wide bunch of “ boobies” Bernard Lowe. Aldwincle Thanks again to Extra for the excellent coverage.

Dear Extra An article in one of last Sunday’s newspapers about the amounts spent by charities on salaries and administration will have concerned readers.

The result is the small sums that are eventually spent on what is supposedly the focus of these charities.

As President of the Corby Phoenix Rotary Club, I would appreciate opportunity to assure the generous people of Corby that every penny we collect is used for charitable purposes. Nothing, absolutely nothing is spent on anything else then the cause we are promoting. All of our members, both men and women are volunteers who use the skills and talents of their careers and life experiences plus whatever time they can spare to help to change the lives of those in need in communities both locally and internationally.

Your readers will soon see members collecting in the town’s supermarkets for two important local causes, Corby’s Young Carers and to help fund a special piece of equipment for use at the superb Corby Urgent Care Centre. Again, please be assured that everything we collect will be used for the objective of assisting both these causes plus any others we collect for from time to time in the expectation that we can benefit others.

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Upon Reflection SETTING THE TABLE

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

A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton.

Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs and having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions.

George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.

A recent report on new housing pointed out that the houses are smaller than they used to be and that a lot of modern furniture simply will not fit in them. What I found out sadly that dining rooms were being phased out as the designers claimed that people either ate off a breakfast bar in the kitchen or off trays on their laps. The idea of sitting round a table is conveniently being sacrificed in order to keep house prices down or to cram more homes on the sites and make more money for the builders. These contemporary trends are a direct threat to companionship in our homes. This lovely old word originates from the experience of” sharing our bread “with one another. This lies at the heart of our human relationships and the joy of hospitality in being with family and friends. Sitting round the table at least once a day speaks volumes to our children as they learn how to share and have good manners and interact with other members of the household. Table talk is vital in communication and in understanding one another. Passing round the condiments as well as the salad bowl is a way of helping and recognising one another’s humanity. Snacks on knees in front

of the telly are a poor substitute to the art of appreciating good food on the dining room table.

Eating together discourages isolation and has even been known to civilise teenagers! It is one thing to satisfy hunger it is another thing for us to enjoy one another’s company and converse with those with whom we live. God actually created us to be social beings and the table is a symbol of the blessings of daily life. Fast food may not always be the best food but at least the restaurants make people sit down and talk to one another. The drive through variety only give people physical and spiritual indigestion.

So many of the so-called experts claim to know what they think we want and ignore what we really need. It is one thing to build houses but it is people who build homes. The success of cooking and baking programmes on the telly and the incredible production of cookery books ought to send a clear message to the builders not to ignore the real place of the table in every home. We do live also in a society where eating out is very popular but there is still a place for us at our own tables at home. We don’t have to wait until Christmas to enjoy this happiness.

All we have to do is set the table!

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EXTRA LIFESTYLE 2015 the year you achieve your New Year’s Resolutions Lisa Phillips Executive Coach, Personal Development and Enjoying life!

As a regularly featured personality on radio and TV, Lisa is an international expert on self development and coaching. She has owned her coaching business, Amazing Coaching for ten years and has worked in over 20 countries. Her passion and love of life is infectious.

Each December people around the world are filled with motivation and enthusiasm. They promise themselves that in the New Year they’ll start going to the gym, give up smoking, start saving money, begin a new career...

But year after year people continue to fail to achieve their New Year’s resolutions, often by the time they reach Feb or March!

Countless studies indicate that anywhere between 75 to 95 per cent of people fail to achieve their resolutions.

I truly believe that one of the main reasons New Year’s resolutions fail is because people set resolutions about what they ‘should’ do, rather than what they really want to do. Let’ face it, who really wants to give up something they enjoy?

In actual fact, you have much more chance of fulfilling your New Year’s resolution if you look at gaining something fabulous rather than

‘giving up something.’

For example, rather than looking at ‘giving up’ food to lose weight, you should focus on how fit, healthy and confident you will feel when you have achieved your goal.”

When it comes to fulfilling your resolutions, it all comes down to consistency.

Breaking bad habits can be easy – it just takes a little bit of time and trying something different.

Consistency is the key. When working with my clients, most bad habits can be broken in 30 days – but it does take some motivation and action.

It is so important to WANT to change the habit and focus on how good you will feel. It is important not to give up too easily as well, even if you have a ‘bad day’. It’s all part of the process of breaking a habit Here are my top tips to help you commit to your resolutions: 1. Set yourself a goal which is really attractive to you and focuses on the end result (E.g. I will improve my health and fitness so I feel more confident with my body). Watch out for my future column on how to do this!

2. Chunk your goal down to mini action steps you can take. A big hairy goal can be scary so it is better to have bite size chunks.

Your confidence and resilience will also increase as you complete each smaller action step. (Instead of ‘I WILL lose 20 pounds this year’, a mini action step can be ‘I will limit takeaway to once a week’).

3. Write your goal down and read it every day. It is important that your goal inspires you 4. Treat yourself to something nice every time you complete an action step.

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Pub plays ‘Fayrie Godmother’!

BRINGING the magic back to the festive season is the plan of the Fayre and Square pub, the Hobson’s Choice in Pegasus Court, Kettering.

It is aiming to give ten deserving families that can’t be together on Christmas Day itself the chance to spend an early festive occasion together, for free. If your family fits that bill, let the pub know now, as the competition is only open until Sunday, November 30.

Hobson’s Choice general manager, Daryl Chapman, said: “Christmas is a time for being with the family, but many aren’t lucky enough to spend the festive season with their loved ones. That’s why we have enlisted the help of our generous Fayrie Godmother to offer a tasty serving of festive joy.

“If there are any families in Kettering that can’t be together on Christmas Day then let us know why and our Fayrie Godmother might wave her magic wand to give them a chance to experience a special day with their family in the runup to Christmas – on us!”

The ten winning families will be chosen by Fayre & Square’s very own Fayrie Godmother to receive an extra-special family festive feast at their local Fayre & Square, backed by the brand’s ‘No Quibble’ guarantee.

Anyone wishing to enter the competition or nominate a deserving family can apply via Facebook or the website at: www.fayre-square.com or www. facebook.com/FayreandSquare.

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Apprentice roles up for grabs WORK with people who share your vision and, most importantly, focus on your customer.

Those are the words of Lord Alan Sugar and, just like The Apprentice guru, members and staff at East Northamptonshire Council say they sum up why local people should apply to work with them.

Three posts are available there for business administration apprentices, who will play an important support role in Human Resources, Policy or Democratic and Electoral Services; earning while learning and qualifying.

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Spirit Pub Company. The brand aims to provide great value to their guests, all day every day, with their 2 for £10 deal on main meals and their ‘No Quibble’ guarantee – if guests are not FOOD businesses in the district happy with their meal it will be are being encouraged by East Northamptonshire Council to work replaced. hard to achieve and maintain a fivestar rating this Christmas.

From cafés to takeaways, they are asked to display their Food Hygiene investment in recent years Rating sticker to show customers that including the new A43 link road they take hygiene seriously. connecting Kettering to the north and east of Corby, and a direct train service to London St Pancras with a journey time of just 70 minutes.

“Firms can use the grant to BURGLARS broke into a vending either relocate their business, machine company in Corby but fled or expand, and there are lots of without stealing anything.

VMI Vending in Pike Road was ways the grant can be spent to reduce the financial investment raided between 10.30pm and 11pm on associated with relocation or Saturday November 8.

After breaking into the property, the growth.

“The application process is straightforward and our experienced team works closely with businesses throughout to ensure the best possible outcome.”

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Food firms: go for five stars!

Grant to encourage investment plans FOR businesses looking to relocate or expand, a new grant could be the golden ticket they’ve been waiting for.

Businesses with growth plans or those seeking to relocate can now apply for a grant worth £2,500 to help them open a new branch or premises in Corby, easing the cost burden.

Available from business growth initiative Growing Corby, in partnership with Angle Technology, the new grant can be used to cover costs including the purchase of IT equipment or software, marketing activity, premises fitouts, removals, or the purchase of business-related production equipment.

Anthony Richardson is marketing and communications manager at Growing Corby and was at the recent Leicestershire Business Event talking to businesses about the new grant and the aim to encourage more businesses to relocate there.

He said: “Corby has a thriving business community made up of a wide range of firms from large multi-nationals to innovative start-ups and, according to a report published by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is one of the UK’s top five fastest growing towns, providing significant market potential for new businesses.

“Corby’s infrastructure has also benefited from significant

to organisations that decide to sign up as TNT customers.

Daniel Vines, sales director at TNT said: “At TNT we have a work force that is truly passionate about what it can do for its customers. This offer gives businesses the chance to experience our personal approach first hand. SMEs are currently driving UK plcs out of recession and we want to offer logistic support to Wellingborough’s businesses as they grow their businesses.”

Companies who want to make the most of this opportunity to send a free parcel can find out more here http://www.tnt.com/express/en_gb/ site/home.html

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

Tuesdays December 2 and 16th, 8am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Priors Hall, NN17 5EU. £10 (no VAT). Call Paul Green: 01536 384 450, for details.

Tuesdays December 2 and January 13, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for details.

Wednesdays December 3 and

17th, 7.30am-9.30am. NNcoNNect – Stanwick – Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (inc VAT). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

Wednesdays December 10 and January 21, 12noon-2pm.

Women in Business Network – Wellingborough (www.wibn. co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

Friday December 12, 7am-

Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, said: “This is an important time for local businesses. A good food hygiene rating is something to be proud of.

“It matters to customers so we are reminding all food businesses in East Northamptonshire to display their rating and have a prosperous festive season.”

Vending company raided

Free parcel delivery service on offer BUSINESSES in Wellingborough and the surrounding area are being given the opportunity to deliver their products for free, thanks to an exclusive offer from business-to-business express parcel delivery company, TNT. This ‘try before you buy’ initiative from TNT’s Wellingborough depot is believed to be unique to the transport and logistics industry.

With just a few clicks, companies new to TNT can place an order online for a free consignment of up to 100 kilograms that can be shipped to another business in the UK or Europe. A discount of up to 20 per cent on all future deliveries until the end of this year will then be made available

Council, Steven North, said: “This is a great opportunity for three apprentices to get their feet on the employment ladder and help to serve our residents and businesses.

“We promise to show you the ropes and give you lots of practical opportunities to learn and gain experience. In return you will help us to deliver vital services that support our communities.” To find out more, read the job description at www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/jobs and fill out the online application. For a chat about the posts, call Aime Armstrong, HR manager, on: 01832 742214.

9am. Northants Business Breakfast. At the Westone Manor Hotel, Weston Favell, Northampton (NN3 3DS). Organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). £14 (inc VAT) FSB members, £18 non-members. Call Maxine Aldred: 0116 2597 707 for details of East Northants FSB branch events.

Monday December 15, 6pm8.30pm. The Business Club Northants: Presentation by Gary Foster of Thrive With Gary. Venue: the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 6XT. £15 per guest (on the door), free for members. Find out more here: www.thebusinessclubnorthants.co.uk Email details of your event, here: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk

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4. Who wrote the novel Revolutionary Road, which was made into a successful feature film in 2008?

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majority of African countries?

5. Hamlet was the Prince of which country?

10. The Swede Oscar Swahn is the oldest medal winner at the 6. What significant sporting event took place on November olympic games. Plus or minus four years, how old was he?

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MDH Teamwear Northants Combination Football League 2014-2015 Season Saturday, 22 November Cup Brixworth All Saints (Pen 4-3) Corby Eagles Harpole (Pen 3-2) Welford Victoria (Pen 5-4) Premier Divison Earls Barton United Weldon United Cup Corby Grampian Corby Pegasus Heyford Athletic Weedon Divison 1 Wellingborough Old Grams Cup Grange Park Rangers

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Irchester United 3 - 3 Lutterworth Athletic 3 - 0 Raunds Town 1 - 2 Rushden and Higham United 1 - 0 St Neots T Youth & Saints 2-5 Thrapston Town 4 - 3 Wellingborough Whitworth 7 - 0

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Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combination Northants FA Area Cup Corby Grampian Res could not make home advantage count in this competition going down 3-0 to Northampton Obelisk.

Duston Garage Premier Division Cup Brixworth All Saints took on James King Blisworth but neither team could be separated after 120mins of play ending up 3-3, taking it to penalties which saw Brixworth come out on top 4-3.

Corby Eagles had a comfortable 6-1 win over Kettering Nomads to send themselves into the semi final.

Harpole had a hard fought game against Moulton seeing the game end in 1-1 stalemate, leaving both teams fete in the hands of the dreaded penalty shootout. It was Harpole who prospered winning a close 3-2 on penalties. Harpole goal from: Gary Purton.

Moulton goal from: Colm Pacey.

Welford Victoria took on Gretton but couldn’t see them off after 120mins ending in a 2-2 scoreline, meaning it was the 3rd out of 4 Premier Division KO cup quarter finals to go to penalties today. Welford won 5-4 on penalties.

Duston Garage Premier Division Earls Barton ran riot on home soil thrashing Corby S&L Khalsa 7-0 to move above them in the league table. Earls Barton goals from: Anthony Abbott, Nathan Burrows, Nicky Charlton, Justin Dowling, Adam Speight, John Tarry and Callum Ward.

Weldon United make the most of their game in hand and beat struggling Corby Locomotives 5-1 to go top of the league table by 1 point. Weldon goals from: Dalibor Kovacevic, Jakes Thompson and Austen Milne x3.

Duston Garage Division 1 Cup Clipston couldn’t get the upper hand over Corby Grampian leaving the score 1-1 after 120mins but shone through winning the penalty shoot out 3-2.

Corby Pegasus just managed to edge Medbourne out of the cup, beating them 4-3 after extra time.

Wootton St George travelled away to Heyford Athletic and weren’t left disappointed after finding some cup form and dashing Heyford’s hopes of progressing after beating them 4-3. Heyford goals from: Zach PughBrooks x2 and sub Mark Beaumont.

Weedon continue their blinding season after beating Wollaston Victoria 5-1 putting themselves into the semi final. Weedon goals from: Ashley Brown, Alex Kibblewhite, Thomas Murfitt and Tony Linnell x2. Wollaston goal from: Anthony Brown.

Duston Garage Division 1 Wellingborough Old Grammarians found Kettering Orchard Park just a bit too strong for them and lost out 4-3. Wellingborough goals from: Harry Ware x2 and Callum Worral.

Duston Garage Division 2 Cup Grange Park Rangers and West Haddon Albion fought out a hard battle and after 120 minutes the scores finished level at 1-1.The game going to penalties with Grange Park going through 3-2.The goal for West Haddon scored by Jack Scally.

Higham Town came up against high flying Corby Shamrock and tried to make a game of it but found Shamrock too strong for them and went down 7-3.

Northampton SPA found Wellingborough Rising Sun in blistering form and had no answer to the attacking pace off Rising Sun going down 9-0.

Two high flying teams Spratton and Borough Alliance met in the cup and it was Spratton that came out winners in a hard fought battle by 3-2.

Duston Garage Division 2 Finedon Volta had a hard fought home battle against local rivals F.C.Titchmarsh going down 1-0 Titchmarsh goal from Jon Catch-

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pole Kislingbury who are having an up and down season so far played host to Kettering Park Rovers and it was the hosts that took all points with a 7-1 win. Park Rovers goal from Gavin Ledgeway.

Stanwick Rovers are finding life hard this season after losing a complete team preseason and had to regroup and succumbed to another defeat at the hands of Higham Ferrers by 8-1.

Duston Garage Division 3 Cup Corby Kingswood gave Wellingborough Aztec a good run in the league cup and the League leaders only just managed to scrape through by the odd goal 4-3. Wellingborough Aztecs goals from: Callum McCall x2, John Lawrence and Tom Whiting.

Wellingborough Gleneagles played host to last year’s cup winners Desborough & Rothwell United and the holders progressed into next round by 1-0.

Yardley United and Northampton Spartak fought out a good battle over the 90 minutes but it was the visitors that went through to the next round with a 3-1 victory.

Duston Garage Division 3 Corby United secured their fourth win in thirteen games with a 9-4 win over Irthlingborough Rangers to move them up on spot in the table. Irthhlingborough Rangers goals from: Zen King x2, Ciaron Boyle and Adam Jones.

Irthlingborough Town had a hard fought draw against Corby Strip Mills both sides playing some good football.

Northampton Falcon United put themselves into second spot in the table with an 8-2 win over Kettering Ise Lodge.

Duston Garage Reserve Premier Division James King Blisworth Res fought out a hard earned draw against a very determined Ringstead Rangers Res. Kettering Nomads Res had an outstanding result against Brixworth Res by an 8-0 score to keep them mid table.

Moulton Res recorded the 7th win out of ten games with a 3-1 win over Bugbrooke A to keep them in the top half of the table.

Roade Res rattled in eleven goals past lowly Harpole Res to keep Harpole firmly rooted to the bottom of the table.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 1 Gretton Res made it 9 wins and one draw out of ten games with a 9-0 win over Welford Victoria Res to keep them top of the table.

Milton Res gave second in the table Corby Pegasus a very good game with some very good football being played by both sides but it was Corby Pegasus Res that came out on top by 6-4.

Weldon United ‘A’ had Robert (the rock) Burke to thank for their 4-1 victory, very solid at the back and kept the team together to record another victory. Weldon’s goals from: David O’Neill x2 and Graeme Jardine x2.

Wilby Res played host to Spratton Res but could not make home advantage count as they went down 5-2. Wibys goals from: Kieran Parker and Connor Davies.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 In the battle of the top two in the Division Bugbrooke ‘B’ and Corby Shamrock Res, it was Bugbrooke that took the points with a 7-2 win.

Third placed Daventry Drayton Grange Res had a hard fought battle against visitors Corby Ravens Res with the home side winning 3-2. Daventry goals from: Adrian Biggins x2 and Daniel Hutchinson. Ravens goals from: Sinclair Mpofu and Alex Williams.

Desborough & Rothwell United Res were the top scorers in the Division with an 11-1 victory over Finedon Volta Res. Kettering Orchard Park Res had a hard fought battle against visitors Higham Town Res with Orchard Park just going down 3-2.

West Haddon Albion Res struggling at the wrong end of the table lost out to 5th placed Heyford Athletic Res by 2-0.

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GOAL: Adam Randall nips in to put the Doughboys one up. Picture Jim McAlwane

Doughboys edge Long Buckby despite new recruits Wellingborough Town 3 Long Buckby 1 Although languishing at the foot of the table it was apparent that Long Buckby would prove to be a sterner test than recent results suggest with the addition of several new recruits to their staff.

Ex-Coventry City player, Richard Kay recruited to assist Buckby Manager, former Doughboy Dan Stewart, has brought in several players from Banbury, Kettering Town and Leamington Hibs.

The Doughboys started at a fast pace and Adam Randall opened their account with a headed goal from a corner in the 10th minute. Rashid Koriya, much to the delight of the home fans restored to the team in an attacking role, quickly took control of the

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midfield and had several foraging runs that opened up the visitors defence. It was Koriya who added the Doughboy’s second after 14 minutes and with the hosts in complete control, Alfie Taylor increased their lead in the 29th minute. Up until the interval the Doughboys had several additional chances to increase their lead even further but a 3-0 interval lead clearly illustrated their first half superiority.

Whatever was said to the Long Buckby players at half-time certainly had an influence upon their performance as they came out and for long periods were the better team. They had several clear-cut chances to reduce the deficit and it came as no surprise when Elliott Herbert, outjumping the home

AFC Rushden & Diamonds fell at the first hurdle in the FA Vase this season after defeat to Hullbridge Sports on Saturday afternoon.

The game survived a morning pitch inspection and on wet misty afternoon Diamonds shaded possession and chances but couldn’t force the goal they probably deserved. Tom Lorraine turned in the area and fired in a close effort on 12 minutes, Liam Dolman volleyed over from 12 yards on 29 minutes from a corner, Tom Lorraine came agonisingly close to turning Jason Turners shot in on 65 and 2nd half substitute Charlie Butt fired into the side netting at the end of fabulous run on 83. The game was won with the best piece football by the home side as Rory Clark danced through the Diamonds defence on the edge of the box, played a one two and curled the ball past debutant keeper David Bevan from 12 yards on 72 minutes. Brad Harris was sent off late on for a second yellow card offence as Diamonds threw everything at their hard working opponents but to no avail and it was Hullbridge celebrating at the final whistle.

Poppies rise to the top of the tree Top of the table Kettering Town took on Potters Bar, who had lost their last 4 games, at Latimer Park in front of 648 supporters, on a heavy pitch following a couple of days of rain and won an entertaining match, having to choke from 2 goals down to win 3-2.

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defence at a corner, crashed his unstoppable header in off the crossbar.

Chances were missed at both ends and the final score of 3-1 did not give an accurate account of what it could have been if both sets of forwards had put away the numerous chances created. Joint manager Joe Smythe accurately summarised the game by explaining, “The team had played better in the two previous drawn games than they had in the latest victory, but a win’s a win”.

The next game at the Dog & Duck is on Saturday 29th November, against Harrowby when the Doughboys will be seeking to repay their visitors for the 2-0 defeat in the season’s opening game.

Report: Laurie Owen

ROYAL APPOINTMENT. RYA Lifetime Commitment Award winners Peter and Jill Betts with The Princess Royal.

THREE Northamptonshire sailors had their outstanding volunteer endeavours recognised by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal at the annual RYA Volunteer Awards in London last Friday, November 21.

Hollowell Sailing Club’s Peter and Jill Betts and Stewart Elder were among some 47 winners from across the UK honoured for their exceptional generosity and dedication to boating at the awards ceremony and exclusive luncheon held at One Great George Street, Westminster.

The Betts received an RYA Lifetime Commitment Award and Steward claims an RYA Outstanding Contribution Award.

All attendees were presented with a commemorative medallion and certificate by HRH, president of the RYA. Addressing guests, HRH hailed the volunteers for making the access of sailing as good as possible, with the quality and professional approach to that activity key, stating how sailing sets a very good example across all sports of maintaing these high standards.

Joking that not everyone could be Sir Ben Ainslie, HRH also stressed that for any sport to continue it has to be fun for everyone involved and she thanked all the volunteers for keeping the essence of enjoyment alive in sailing.

To find out more about boating in Northamptonshire visit www.rya.org.uk/ regions/eastmidlands

when Hutchinson scored his second goal with a deflected 20 yard shot. This seemed to be the spark that the league leaders needed, and they should have pulled a goal back on 40 minutes but Gooding shot wide from within the six yard box.

Kettering did eventually reduce the deficit just belief half time when Elliot Sandy scored his sixth goal in six games following a goal mouth scramble.

It finished 1-2 at half time.

The Poppies were sent out early for the second half and continued where they left off the first. The first good chance fell to Elliot Sandy on 58 minutes who set up the volley himself and rattled the cross bar.

Hutchinson, however, nearly got his and Potters Bars third from the restart but for a good one on one save from McAlindon.

Kettering did draw level from the penalty spot on 65 minutes. Sandy was through on goal but was brought down in the area and

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Gooding scored from the spot.

This also signaled the introduction of Kettering Towns new signing, David Kolodynski in place of Dubi Ogbonna.

Hutchinson continued to cause problems for the Poppies and hit the bar for the Scholars with a shot from outside the area.

Kolodynski nearly signaled his introduction to the home fans with a delightfully placed shot from the corner of the area that just missed the far top corner.

Chances fell to both teams in the last 20 minutes but Kettering looked the most likely to score with Sandy hitting the underside of the cross bar for a second time in the match.

Kettering secured the 3 points in the 89th minute when a Jonathon Bukasa cross from the left managed to find its way into the goal with the help of a back pedaling Underwood in the Scholars goal.

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