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burlesque workshops, face painting, family building mural, fossil exhibition, yoga and meditation, sculpture trail, African drumming and the Teen Market.

“We are not events organisers, but rather we are encouraging local folk to promote themselves and the wonderful goings on that happen here in Kettering over the festival days.”

Covering culture and countryside, ale and food, history and art, the weekend was the brainchild of a small group of local people last summer, including Liz Kearns and Jo Selby-Green, and a subsequent committee of supporters. An open meeting to discuss ideas and options was held back in February and five people attended – since then the concept has snowballed and local people have got behind it via social media – the KettFest2015 Facebook group now has more than 1,600 members.

Via Facebook, Liz Kearns gave ‘a little history lesson on Kettfest2015’, saying: “Last year, I was perusing, contributing and enjoying the banter on various Facebook pages dedicated to the town of Kettering. As with many other towns, we have a lot good and a lot of not so good as well as some very bad stuff going on. But it was the bad stuff that always came to the front.

“I got a tad fed up with all the negatives and, in a moment of keyboard madness, suggested we did something about it – long story short, Kettering Festival was born.”

And as the festival gets underway, she added: “I am overwhelmed by what is going on in the town.”

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GET SET FOR KETTFEST A FESTIVAL of arts, culture, music and more launches today and runs across four days, bringing colour, entertainment and diversity to the town in celebration of the Kettering community.

KettFest15 is a new venture, offering mainly free events at venues in and around the town and flyers promoting a long list of what’s on and where have been hand-delivered to schools, churches, businesses and residents over recent days. Details are also online, here: www.kettfest.org During what is forecast as being a warmer and sunny weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy exhibitions, film shows, concerts, workshops and talks, craft displays, fashion shows, comedy acts, garden parties and magic shows . . . there’s even a ‘cake-off’ and a KettFest real ale by local brewery Potbelly!

Among the organisers is Jo SelbyGreen, who said: “Kettfest is a local arts, culture and community festival supported and publicised by local people to spotlight all that is good in Kettering. We aim to make this weekend colourful as we can in many ways.

“The launch night is tonight, Friday, but most events are going on in the town centre tomorrow, Saturday 6th. Under the umbrella brand, KettFest, we bring you creative writing workshops, art and yarn bombing, KettFest beer, magic show, comedy, urban arts competition, KettFest sausage, art exhibitions, flash mob dancing, circus workshops, KettFest biscuit, theatre, live music, life drawing, busking, published author readings, DJs and outside sound system, opera,

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01536 Strictly come shopping . . . and dancing! 210 223 THE Newlands Shopping Centre hosted more than just shoppers last week – youngsters from all around the area were showing off their dancing skills.

Last Thursday was the Get Up, Get Dancing event at the centre, when local dance clubs and schools demonstrated their nifty footwork and invited shoppers to join them on the dance floor to try out some dance routines.

Shoppers were treated to performances from: members of Kettering-based Inspire Theatre Arts, who offer various types of performance art including ballet, tap and musical theatre for those aged from two-and-a-half; Mash – a lively dance school based in Northampton; and Bodyrox – which specialises in street, breakdance and contemporary dance for ages three to 25.

The Get Up, Get Dancing crew – Helen Pawson and Libby Blindell –introduced the dancers and, as dancers themselves, also gave demonstrations.

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INSPIRING DANCERS: The Inspire Theatre Arts in Kettering with Sarah-Jane Kelly, Michele Cooke, Karen Turner, Katie Dawn Lovell, Kayleigh Jayne, Deborah Maynard, Rebecca Smith and Jay Grange.

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‘Rogue trader roadshow’ rolls into Rushden LOCAL OUR local canine talent, Wellingborough-based Pudsey and his owner Ashleigh, have doubtless been reading with interest reports of the latest talented hound – Matisse – who won the Britain’s Got Talent competition last week. We are truly a nation of dog-lovers, unable to resist our four-legged friends.

But sadly, it put me in mind of another dog story, which reveals the flip side to our relationship with ‘man’s best friend’.

Several people have contacted us lately to complain about the ‘light sentencing’ at Corby Magistrates Court of an airline pilot found guilty last month of drowning his neighbour’s Border Terrier dog to stop her barking. The man was given a 12week sentence suspended for two years.

The owners of the dog – the Boddington family of Long Buckby – were extremely disappointed that 53-year-old Stephen Woodhouse escaped a custodial sentence.

The dog had been bought as a puppy for their seriously-ill daughter Lauren who had died two years later.

Woodhouse had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to a charge under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.

He later apologised to the family, saying it was ‘a terrible thing to do’. In mitigation, the court heard the Flybe captain had suffered a heart attack and was recovering at home last July, but found it impossible to sit in his garden because of the dog barking. He told police the noise was driving him mad and he ‘snapped’.

He drowned the seven-year-old dog, Meg, in a water butt and then hid the body in his car boot. He later parked up at Birmingham Airport and flew passengers to the Isle of Man, before dumping the dead dog in a field on his return.

Local people have contacted us to say they saw Woodhouse in Corby after the sentencing and his relaxed demeanor infuriated them. They were calling for a petition to be raised for him to be sacked. One local man told us: “He was sitting in Tesco laughing and joking as if he hadn’t got a care in the world. I thought it was disgusting. He murdered a dog! What if it had been a screaming child?”

Flybe was reported as being ‘genuinely appalled’ by the actions of their employee and suspended the pilot to carry out their own investigations – the budget airline company also apologised to the family over ‘the distressing loss of this special dog’.

We asked the RSPCA what they thought and a spokesman told us: “We understand the strength of feeling, but we can’t comment on sentencing – this is very much a matter for the courts. However, our hearts go out to the family who lost a much-loved pet and we hope the sentence does send a message to people that animal abuse is serious and there are consequences.”

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POLICE in Rushden have been handing out advice about preventing doorstep crime when they met shoppers at the local Asda supermarket earlier this week.

PC Jane Bettles and PCSO Kev Lumbis, together with staff from Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards, held a ‘Rogue Trader Roadshow’ at Asda, to raise awareness of doorstep crime and help reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

Doorstep crime can take two forms – distraction burglary, where ‘bogus callers’ call at a house with the intention of tricking their way inside to steal money and other valuables; and rogue doorstep traders, who will use a trade as a means to extract large sums of money from people.

These ‘traders’ may offer services such as driveway re-surfacing, roofing and gardening –

they may tell you that your house needs urgent work, or they may be selling goods and will often give a very low quote that will increase when work begins. The victims are often elderly or particularly vulnerable.

PC Bettles said: “The aim of our roadshow was to talk to people about the steps they can take to avoid becoming a victim of doorstep crime, what to look for and how these people behave. It is also important to pass this advice on to family, friends and neighbours who may be more at risk from this type of crime.”

For more information about preventing doorstep crime, visit: www.northants.police.uk/ lookout.

For help finding a reliable, local trader, check out Trading Standard’s ‘Buy with Confidence’ scheme: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/approvedtraders

Pupil Jack eyes top prize in reading competition A TALENTED youngster from Rothwell took inspiration from a Land Rover to triumph in a competition aimed at promoting the importance of eyesight and reading.

Jack Adams secured first place and a £25 book voucher in the contest at Rothwell Victoria Infant School where pupils were asked to draw a picture of their favourite character from a book.

The school also received £100 in book vouchers in the challenge organised by Davis Optometrists, based in the town’s Bridge Street, to mark World Book Day, with the judging taking place earlier this month.

The seven-year-old said: “I drew a picture of Landy the Land Rover from the book Landy, it had a lot of green. I like non-fiction books because they tell me information.”

Lynn Carson, practice manager at Davis Optometrists, who presented Jack with the prize, said: “We are proud to be part of our local community and thoroughly enjoyed judging the wonderful creations produced by the children in this competition.

“Poor eyesight can have a significant effect on a

child’s ability to learn and on their behaviour yet it often goes unrecognised. The sooner that vision problems are detected the better the outcome.”

WELL DONE JACK! The artistic winner shows off his picture, admired by Lynn Carson from Davis Optometrists.

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A MAN needed hospital treatment after he was attacked by a man with a knife in Corby.

The 28-year-old was in an area of woodland near Studfall Avenue and Cottingham Road on Wednesday May 20, when he was attacked sometime between 3.30pm and 3.55pm.

His wounds needed hospital treatment, but were not life-threatening.

The attacker was in his mid-20s, was wearing a grey tracksuit and was riding a mountain bike.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about this incident, can call police on: 101. Or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form, here: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

TOMORROW is a special day in the 108-year history of Aldwincle Village Hall.

Thanks to the efforts of local people and generous grants, the building has been restored to its former glory and is being ceremonially re-opened tomorrow, Saturday 6th, from 4pm, with a hog roast, licensed bar and warm welcome to locals to join in and enjoy the occasion.

Correspondent Bernard Lowe told Extra Local: “There is no charge for entry to the event and everyone is welcome – past, present and potential users of the hall – to attend the re-opening.”

The works to the village hall include installation of a new kitchen, upgraded toilets and redecoration throughout. The hall has also had new heating, electrics, doors and gates.

The revamp by local firms was supported by grants, including the generous amount of £26,777.00 from the WREN landfill organisation.

Brush up your painting and drawing skills ARE you a budding artist – or one hoping to brush up on your strokes?

Kelmarsh Hall’s artist-in-residence Maureen Smith has returned this year to offer Painting in the Orangery workshops.

Maureen, who has a degree in Fine Art, has worked with the Kelmarsh Trust for a number of years, leading painting in the garden classes. This year, she is taking full advantage of Kelmarsh Hall’s newly restored Orangery which, with its glass roof and views across the parkland, offers a tranquil setting in which participants can develop their painting and drawing skills.

Using the vivid surroundings of Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens for inspiration, the day will be structured to include time ‘on location’ in the gardens and time inside the Orangery to develop

SUMMER STROKES: A series of painting in the Orangery sessions are now available. art materials will be available for pictures.

The sessions are open to all beginners. Participants will also abilities and are taking place need to take a chair for the garnow, from 11am to 4pm (with an den, plus a sun hat and drinking hour’s break for lunch), continu- water.

The cost is £30, which ining on Wednesdays July 15, Aucludes garden admission (regust 5 and September 23.

It is recommended that artists freshments are not provided). take along their own materials so For more information or to book that pictures can be completed call: 01604 686543, or email: carat home, but a limited stock of lacooper@kelmarsh.com.

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Historic landscape reborn

VISTA REVISITED: The Grand Etang at the front of Boughton House boasts a plume of water reaching above 75 feet.

A DRAMATIC addition to one of the most important designed landscapes in England is being unveiled in August at Boughton House, near Kettering.

The Grand Etang, the lake that once dominated the principal approach to the house, has been re-dug and filled with clear spring water in which the magnificent north front of the house is magically reflected for the first time in two centuries.

Covering almost an acre, containing 1.5 million gallons of water and edged in reclaimed stone, it is one of the largest formal bodies of water created in recent years. When it was first constructed in the 1690s, it formed a crucial part of a landscape that amazed contemporaries. At the time it was renowned especially for a fountain, or jet d’eau, which reached the then remarkable height of 58 feet. With the benefit of modern equipment an even more spectacular plume of water will now rise above 75 feet, reflecting the majestic avenues of ancient lime trees nearby.

Boughton has long been known as the English Versailles for the way in which it echoes the vision of Louis XIV’s great palace near Paris. Now, with the restoration of this important lake, the impression is even more strongly reinforced.

Last month, the Duke of Buccleuch ceremonially switched on the new fountain

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: The Duke of Buccleuch, pictured beside the restored lake. and explained the background to the conservation work that has been undertaken.

He said: “The reopening of the Grand Etang is a major milestone in the restoration of the immensely important designed landscape at Boughton.

“A decade of work has revealed long lost waterways and lakes dating back over 300 years, but only now can we enjoy the full vision for a majestic setting for this great house. The arriving visitor is greeted with views and reflections that are simply stunning.

“A rather significant part of our national heritage has been revealed for generations

Don’t forget to nominate your Spirit for annual award RESIDENTS in Corby are being reminded by the borough council to make their nominations for the annual Spirit of Corby Awards.

The awards are the area’s celebration of all that is good about Corby people, who make their community special. Each year, the awards highlight the great contribution residents make and the special talents they have, and recognise and thank these otherwise unsung heroes.

If you know someone who has made a difference in your community or done something they should be proud of, celebrate

by nominating them.

Submit your nomination by filling out a form, here: www.corby.gov.uk/spiritofcorby, or pick one up from the help desk at the Corby Cube. Deadline for nominations is Monday August 24, 5pm.

Last year’s winners are not eligible to be nominated for the same award again.

The categories are: The Young Spirit of Corby Award (under 25) – sponsored by Savoy Cinemas; Club Spirit Award – sponsored by RBW; Community Spirit Award – sponsored by Northamptonshire Police; Creative Spirit Award

Mini time lords capture nursery fun for future YOUNGSTERS were putting their nursery days on hold for posterity when they helped a local homes developer with a time capsule project.

Linden Homes enlisted the help of children from the Acorn Day Nursery and, under the guidance of manager Natasha Pateman and her team, the tots spent the past few weeks producing and selecting items for a time capsule which has been buried close to the sales and marketing suite of the Centurion Grove development in Burton Latimer.

The children – who made the short trip to the site off Kingfisher Way – included drawings of themselves, their own artwork, local area information and a nursery and Linden Homes Midlands development brochure among the time capsule items.

And after the hard work of burying their 2015 treasure, they were treated to refreshments in the sales and marketing suite, served up by sales executive Eileen Irwin.

Nursery manager Natasha said: “The children have had a lot of fun putting the time capsule together and deciding what they want to include, such as self-portraits and other drawings and photos of staff.”

Linden Homes Midlands area sales manager Warren O’Callaghan added: “Our huge thanks to the children and staff at Acorn Day Nursery for the effort and enthusiasm they have put into producing such a fantastic time capsule – marking a milestone for us as we build our development in Burton Latimer.

“It does seem such a shame to bury the capsule, but exciting to wonder who may discover it in years to come!”

BACK TO THE FUTURE: Linden Homes Midlands sales executive Eileen Irwin is pictured with youngsters from the Acorn Day Nursery, with Stacey Pack early years practitioner (left) and Natasha Pateman nursery manager (right).

– sponsored by Quantum Print; Educational Spirit Award – sponsored by Tresham College of Further and Higher Education; and the Environmental Spirit Award.

An independent panel will select a shortlist for each award, which is open for a public vote via forms on the website: www. corby.gov.uk or from the Corby Cube.

The overall Spirit of Corby Award supported by The Core at Corby Cube will be chosen by an independent panel from the winners of the other categories and will be announced at the awards ceremony in September.

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Attending the ceremonial re-launch, VisitEngland chairman, Lady Cobham CBE, said: “I first went to Boughton House more than 40 years ago and it is thrilling to witness the remarkable restoration work that has been carried out. Boughton House is a beautiful historic house that provides visitors every year with a wonderful day out exploring the treasures of the house and the beautiful gardens. The completion of the Grand Etang will make this wonderful property even more of a draw.

“With the Year of the Garden coming up in 2016, now is the perfect time to visit and explore the fantastic variety of stunning gardens and landscapes on offer across the country.”

Visitors can enjoy the Grand Etang in all its splendour when Boughton House and Gardens open throughout August. The gardens will open between 12pm and 5pm daily, with last entry at 4pm. For ticket information, visit: www.boughtonhouse. co.uk

Smoking cabbie fined

A WELLINGBOROUGH taxi driver has been issued with two fines after being caught smoking in his car and throwing the butt out of the window.

An officer from the borough council’s health protection team saw the driver, who cannot be named, smoking in his vehicle at around 8am on Tuesday May 19. He followed the car between Broad Green and Victoria Road in the town, where he witnessed the driver discard the lit cigarette into the street.

After stopping to pick up the cigarette end, the officer continued to follow the taxi into Winstanley Road where he was parked up waiting for customers to come out of their house.

The officer approached the driver, who admitted smoking in the taxi and throwing the butt of out the window.

He was issued with two fixed penalty notices – one from the borough council for £50 for smoking in the taxi and one for £75 from Wellingborough Norse for littering.

Amanda Wilcox, health protection manager at Wellingborough Council, said: “All taxi drivers are licensed by the council and, as a condition of their licence, they agree to strict policies and regulations. We expect drivers to be polite, helpful and safe and their cars must be clean, well-maintained and smoke free.

These regulations are put in place to ensure the safety of the public at all times.

“We will always take action if we become aware of any of our drivers breaking these rules.

“We are pleased that in this case we were able to work with Wellingborough Norse so that the littering fine could be issued, too.

“Taxi drivers are in a position of trust and the public must be able to feel safe on their journey. This means not only that the car is a pleasant, smoke-free place to travel in, but also that they’re confident the driver is a fit and proper person to be driving them.

“If anyone has concerns about a taxi driver in the borough they can contact us on: 01933 231 966 or email: licensing@wellingborough. gov.uk”

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Raising the roof helps recreation hall appeal AN appeal to refurbish Kettering General Hospital’s staff recreation hall has been supported by a local company.

JDB Industrial Roofing of Brooklands Court on the Kettering Venture Park, has fitted a much-needed new roof on the recreation hall at a considerably reduced rate – saving the funding appeal many thousands of pounds.

The Revive the Rec Hall Appeal aims to raise £145,000 to renovate the hall – which is more than 50 years old – for the benefit of staff and the community.

It is being organised by a team of volunteers from both the hospital and local supporters.

One of the appeal organisers, and a staff governor, Fiona Barber, said: “We can’t thank JDB Roofing enough for supporting our appeal and doing their bit for the local community. They have saved us many thousands of pounds and helped us to make sure this ageing building has a proper roof.

“It is very important work for us and means the appeal is really gathering momentum.”

Victoria Lee, from JDB Industrial Roofing, said: “We were very keen to support the Revive the Rec Hall Appeal because it was an opportunity for us to do something as a thank-you to the hospital’s staff, who work so hard for the health and well-being of our local community.

“It also enables us to give something back to the community by supporting a new

venue that will be available for local people to use.

“We would also like to thank Protan, Kingspan and SIG for supplying us with reduced price materials which enabled us to support the project while keeping costs to an absolute minimum.”

Other supporters of the appeal so far have included the League of Friends of Kettering and District Hospitals, which donated £28,610 funding refurbishment work to the entrance, toilets and kitchen, and installing disabled access.

Kettering Huxloe Rotary has also donated a £700 water heater for the kitchen.

Appeal supporter Shirley Newman, director of John Newman Hairdressing and Beauty in Rothwell, said: “I think it is amazing the way the local community is getting behind this appeal and I want to add my thanks to JDB Roofing for their support.

“Together, as a community, we can make a big difference and help develop this facility for both KGH staff and local people.

“This was the single most costly item of the whole refurbishment and it was a crucial starting point to secure the building’s future.”

Fiona added: “We have been also been offered support by a number of other local businesses and this is very encouraging. We will update the community with news on this as it happens.

If anyone wants to get involved with the appeal they can contact me at: Fiona. barber@kgh.nhs.uk”

Leveraging IT wins care awards

QUALITY REWARDED: (from left) are director of nursing and quality Leanne Hackshall, corporate projects manager Linda Cottenham and director of strategic development and corporate governance Clare Culpin.

TWO national innovation awards have been won by Kettering General Hospital in recognition of the way it uses modern technology to better monitor patient safety and quality – freeing up staff to care for patients.

The trust claimed first place in the Allocate Award 2014 for ‘Improving Care and Patient Safety through Technology’ and were the ‘highly commended’ second place for ‘Project Team of the Year‘ for continual development of safety systems.

The Trust entered its KGH Quality Assurance Framework and Nurse/Midwife Sensitive Indicators into the national Allocate Awards 2014.

KGH director of nursing and quality, Leanne Hackshall, said: “The trust has been working very hard to improve how we measure and monitor patient safety. One of the ways we have done this is by creating an electronic quality surveillance system that shows us exactly how we are doing against a number of key measurements of patient safety and experience. We established this system in 2013 and worked with staff to review the system to further improve it.

“We entered the updated system for the awards and are delighted to have won the patient safety award for the third consecutive year.”

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LOFTY AMBITION REALISED: A new roof on Kettering General Hospital’s Staff Recreation Hall was installed last month, thanks to local firm JDB Industrial Roofing.

Above, staff governor Fiona Barber and appeal supporter Shirley Newman present a bouquet of flowers to JDB buyer Victoria Lee and managing director James Bevin on completion of the roof.

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Specialist dementia nurse appointed Teenagers called to join police cadet force YOUNG people in Northamptonshire who are aged between 13 and 18 are being given the chance to become Volunteer Police Cadets.

There are now schemes in towns around the county, including Wellingborough and Kettering, and recruitment is taking place for a September 2015 intake.

Police Cadets meet one night a week to learn about the police service and develop practical skills – they volunteer with local police officers and PCSOs and become part of their local community team, helping out at events.

The cadets are asked to commit their time once a week from 6pm until 9pm during term time and volunteer an additional three hours per month.

Cadets will be following the National Voluntary Police Cadet Programme which is a curriculum

framework. This covers different areas of police work that are relevant to the role of a cadet.

Cadets must be a minimum of 13 years of age when they start the scheme, but can apply at the age of 12.

PC Hayley Lythgoe said: “This is a great chance for young people to play a really important part in making our communities safe and our cadets gain many benefits from the scheme. As well as getting involved with their local teams, we cover different areas of policing and law from across the organisation with them.

“Sessions include fitness, role play, leadership skills, confidence skills and self-development.”

The closing date for applying is Friday, June 19 and more information and how to apply can be found here: www.northants.police.uk/#!/ CareersandVolunteering/7235

Call for mystery shoppers New law for landowners

SPECIAL CARE: Newly-appointed specialist nurse Emma Smith is studying for a doctorate related to dementia care.

KETTERING General Hospital (KGH) individual patients with dementia and VOLUNTEERS are needed to take part in two FARMERS and other landowners in the has become one of the first hospitals their carers to ensure they get the very ‘mystery shopper’ schemes in the county. area will now be able to take swifter action in the country to appoint an Admiral best and most appropriate care.

Northamptonshire’s Police and Crime to resolve the problem of horses illegally “One of my aims is to make the Commissioner is asking for volunteers for abandoned on their land.

Nurse – a specialist dementia nurse – to work in its acute general hospital hospital more ‘dementia friendly’ so the Best Bar None mystery shopper scheme, The new Control of Horses Act came into force that we can minimise the stress and which is designed to help find the best town in England last month, giving landowners greater environment.

The hospital is working in partnership distress that some patients – and carers centre pub, rural pub and late night venue in powers to deal with horses left illegally on their land. with the Dementia UK organisation, – can feel when they are admitted to a Northamptonshire.

The landowners’ organisation, the CLA – which developed the Admiral Nursing hospital environment, often at short Volunteers need to be interested in the levels which represents landowners, farmers and rural model and will monitor the service. notice. of safety and customer care offered by local pubs, businesses – worked with a coalition of rural “This can include noise, lots of clubs or bars, be impartial, be aged 18 or over, have organisations and animal welfare charities to drive Only two other trusts in the UK have strangers being around and being a good eye for detail, be able to spare an hour or the Private Members’ Bill through Parliament adopted this model of dementia care.

The move forms part of KGH’s outside of their familiar environment more a fortnight and live in Northamptonshire. after its introduction in 2014. ongoing AGE (Academy of Geratology and routines.

Landowners can now take fly-grazed horses to a Secondly, volunteers are needed to act as “Often, it is about creating a unique mystery shoppers to help improve services for place of safety immediately, notifying local police Excellence) programme, which aims to develop sensitive and exemplary care intervention that will help a particular victims. They must be interested in the quality of within 24 hours. If no owner is identified in four individual to feel more relaxed and safe. services offered to victims and witnesses, be aged working days, the landowner can take action such for patients over 65.

Admiral Nurse Emma Smith, who has This might involve getting to know an 18+, be impartial, have an hour or more a month to as re-homing the horses to charities or selling been appointed to the post, started at individual, what their likes and dislikes spare and live in Northamptonshire. them privately. the trust in March and is working with are, and understanding why some CLA East regional director Ben Underwood said: For more details visit: www.northantspcc.org. patients, carers and staff to improve things can cause them distress, and uk/#!/GetInvolved/13731 or email: Commissioner@ “We pressed for this new law so that farmers and the dementia care experience. She then taking steps to minimise these. landowners can act for swift resolution when faced northantspcc.pnn.police.uk “I am really looking forward to has a masters degree in mental health with the problem of horses illegally abandoned on nursing and is currently studying for a making a difference for patients their land. Fly-grazed horses can damage land, with dementia at Kettering General health doctorate related to dementia. crops and fencing, restrict space for livestock and POLICE are investigating two incidents in cost money to provide for their welfare and safety.

She said: “One of the main things Hospital.”

There are currently more than which men were attacked in Wellingborough when caring for patients with dementia “It has been very difficult, time consuming and is to treat each person as a unique 7,000 people living with dementia town centre. expensive for landowners to deal with these situations.”

On Sunday May 24, sometime between 3.25am individual and to understand that in Northamptonshire and this figure their personal history will impact on is expected to rise to 11,900 by 2025. and 4.15am, an 18-year-old man was assaulted in Kettering General Hospital’s director of Market Street, at the junction with Whitehorse everything they do.

VOLUNTEERS are needed to take part in two “My role will be to train and help nursing and quality, Leanne Hackshall, Yard.

He was punched in the face, knocked down, ‘mystery shopper’ schemes in the county. staff to better understand patients with said: “We know the ageing population Northamptonshire’s Police and Crime dementia and provide practical advice in Northamptonshire is rising quite then kicked while on the floor.

He was later taken to hospital for treatment. Commissioner is asking for volunteers for rapidly and that will mean we need to on how best we can look after them.

“I will be working very closely with treat an increasing number of older Officers would like to speak to anyone who helped the Best Bar None mystery shopper scheme, people with complex conditions – the man after he had been attacked, or who saw which is designed to help find the best town centre pub, rural pub and late night venue in the incident. including dementia.

Earlier last month, at about 5am on Saturday Northamptonshire.

“The challenge for us is to develop Volunteers need to be interested in the levels A LARGE amount of jewellery has services that will meet this need in an May 16, a 24-year-old man was attacked by a large group of men as he walked home from a night out of safety and customer care offered by local pubs, appropriate and caring way. been stolen from a house in Corby. clubs or bars, be impartial, be aged 18 or over, have ”We feel that the Admiral Nurse in Wellingborough.

The property in Cottingham Road The man was in the area of Kiln Way and a good eye for detail, be able to spare an hour or was broken into sometime between role will help us to do this by focusing midnight and 12pm on Monday May 25. more attention on the appropriate good Queensway when he was knocked to the ground more a fortnight and live in Northamptonshire.

Secondly, volunteers are needed to act as A rear ground floor window had been quality care of patients with dementia.” by the men and seriously assaulted, needing of mystery shoppers to help improve services for hospital treatment.

Hilda Hayo, chief Admiral Nurse smashed by the thieves to access the Witnesses can call police on: 101. Alternatively, victims. They must be interested in the quality of and chief executive, Dementia UK, house.

Among items stolen was a gold watch said: “Having Admiral Nurses in an call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 services offered to victims and witnesses, be aged with an inscription marking 25 years acute hospital environment is proven or use the online form, at: www.crimestoppers-uk. 18+, be impartial, have an hour or more a month to service with British Steel and a pocket to not only improve the well being of org Witnesses can call police on: 101. Alternatively, spare and live in Northamptonshire.

For more details visit: www.northantspcc.org. watch with a picture of a trout on the dementia patients, but to also reassure call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 uk/#!/GetInvolved/13731 or email: Commissioner@ 111 or use the online form, at: www.crimestoppersand increase the satisfaction of the face. northantspcc.pnn.police.uk uk.org Other items included six ladies’ carers.” watches, three more men’s watches, a silver St Christopher chain and a number of rings, earrings and chains.

Anyone who knows anything about SCHOOLCHILDREN in Cottingham put their best feet this incident can call Northamptonshire forward to take part in a ‘Park and Stride’ event as part Police on: 101. Alternatively, call the of National Walk to School Week last month.

Each day during the week, rain or shine, children from independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111 or use Cottingham CE Primary School were dropped off by their the anonymous online form: www. parents at the car park of the nearby Spread Eagle pub, and were then escorted down the road to school in a ‘walking crimestoppers-uk.org bus’. A similar walk was made at home time.

Erica Biddle, the school’s deputy head teacher, said: “The week’s initiative follows on from the one day event BURGLARS stole cash and a child’s we held last November, as part of Road Safety Week. The pram from a house in Dorking Walk, children really enjoyed the week and we’re now hoping this Corby, sometime between 6pm and will become a regular event. “‘Park and Stride’ is much safer, healthier and more fun 7pm on Sunday May 24.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows for the children than just being driven to school and it also anything about this incident, can call helps us deal with the problems of parking around the OFF TO SCHOOL BY ‘WALKING BUS’: Parents, local police officers and neighbourhood wardens escort youngsters along Cottingham High Street. school gates at arrival and home times.” police on: 101 or Crimestoppers.

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Tracy rides out for love of mum

ENERGETIC EFFORT: Tracy Taylor is aiming to raise funds for the diabetes charity as her mum has the condition.

A CORBY woman has taken on a fundraising challenge to raise money for a diabetes charity because her mum has the condition.

Tracy Taylor is going to cycle 14 miles along the Brampton Valley Way from Market Harborough to Northampton on tomorrow, June 6, for the InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) in a bid to generate much-needed funds.

The 37-year-old will be joined by friend Tracey JonesMoses, who is 44 and from North Crawley, in taking part in the charity’s Striding out for Diabetes challenge.

Tracy said: “My mum is diabetic so this is a charity that I feel is well worth supporting.

The IDDT works tirelessly in the name of people with diabetes, helping to make their lives easier.

I am a dedicated supporter and am proud to be taking on this

challenge.”

The Northampton-based charity provides independent support for people with diabetes, their parents and carers.

Martin Hirst, acting IDDT chief executive, said: “Diabetes is quickly becoming the health epidemic of the 21st century. We need to take diabetes seriously before it causes more problems to more people.

“We, like every charity, are reliant on donations so we are extremely grateful to Tracy and Tracey for raising these vital funds. The money will go towards enabling us to continue to support people living with a lifelong health condition, which if not managed properly can lead to devastating consequences.”

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Bag-packing, fundraising, drumming and marching good fun

CAKE CREW: Pictured above, from left, are call operators Helen Baggett, Andrea Lynch, Hadley Liggins and Jill Newman.

Baking for our heroes

FOUR members of staff from the Northamptonshire Police Force Control Room (FCR) raised more than £200 for the Help for Heroes charity by holding a cake sale for colleagues.

Call operators Andrea Lynch, Helen Baggett, Hadley Liggins and Jill Newman spent their time off baking cakes to sell to raise the charity cash.

As well as selling their wares to FCR colleagues, officers and staff from across the Force dropped in to support the sale, which raised a grand total of £207.52.

Andrea said: “I have a son in the forces who has seen active service in Iraq and Afghanistan several times and who has friends who have been killed or injured, so this is a cause close to my heart as it has affected him and so therefore has touched me.

“Helen, Hadley, Jill and I decided to bake a few cakes and sell them in aid of this hugely worthwhile charity. It was a fantastic effort from all involved and I’d like to thank everyone for their support, whether they ate the cakes or baked them!”

Park wins high praise STRIKE UP THE BAND: Cadets took part in the percussion element of the Wing Band Competition.

Sunday 17th saw the cadets ONE weekend in May was an especially busy one for competing in the annual Wing members of the 422 (Corby) Banner and Band competitions Squadron Royal Air Force at RAF Wittering. Both the banner and band teams had Air Cadets.

On Saturday May 16, 17 cadets been practising tirelessly assisted shoppers at their under the guidance of Flight local Morrison’s supermarket, Sergeant (ATC) Stuart Bayliss, packing bags to raise funds Stan Sheppard and civilian towards the squadron’s instructor Paul Wade.

The banner team put in new tracksuits.

Working throughout the day, cadets a tremendous effort and were commended for their looked very sharp on the manners, professionalism . day, improving their banner . . and also their bag packing sequence markedly over last year’s results. skills!

For the first time in the The cadets raised £690 and an additional £80 for the local squadron’s known history, RAFA branch from a table top they placed an entry in the Wing Band competition, sale. taking part in the percussion element of the event. Given the very short time the team had been together, they practised relentlessly putting in extra hours and even practising at home.

Although the team were nervous about taking part, as soon as they marched into the judging area, the nerves disappeared and the team put in a sterling effort, earning themselves a fifth place in percussion.

Commanding Officer of 422 (Corby) Squadron, Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T) said: “Both teams should be very proud of the determination and teamwork QUACKING EVENT: With RAFA ducks all they showed leading up in a row, cadets tackled the ten-mile walk to and on the day of both around Salcey Forest.

RAISING THE BANNER: Looking very sharp, the banner team had improved their sequence markedly.

The team had a fantastic competitions.

“I would like to thank both time and even wanted to do the cadets and staff team for the route again, but will have all their hard work leading up to wait until next year!

During the following May to both events. Their efforts really paid off and I know Bank holiday weekend the they’re already starting to plan squadron was assisting at the Rockingham International for next year’s events.”

But that’s not all that Horse Trials and the Lakelands happened that weekend! Hospice Fun Day. If you’re aged between 12 On Sunday 18th, ten cadets, four members of staff and (School Year 8) and 16 and three RAFA ducks from the are interested in becoming a squadron also took part Royal Air Force Air Cadet, 422 in a ten-mile sponsored (Corby) Squadron is holding walk around Salcey Forest, an Open Day on Saturday arranged by the Northampton October 3 from 10am to 2pm at the squadron headquarters on Becket Rotary Club.

The event was split into St Mark’s Road, Corby. Make a three, six and ten-mile routes note of the date.

Meanwhile, visit the and the squadron members www.422corbyatc. were the only ones to take on website: co.uk/how-to-join.aspx the full ten-mile challenge.

VISITORS to Irchester Country Park have heaped praise on the countryside attraction, earning it a Certificate of Excellence from a customer review website.

The TripAdvisor website awards the accolade to attractions that receive consistently great reviews on its forum.

One TripAdvisor reviewer posted: “I have lived near the park for several years and enjoy walking and running there. Well maintained trails, a kids’ play area, picnic area, good little cafe and a dog free meadow. An excellent local resource all year round.”

Another reviewer wrote: “The woods are perfect for kids to explore in safety whilst staying close to the walking track and the fun park has loads for all ages.”

The park, which is run by Northamptonshire County Council, was also praised for its narrow gauge railway, which is free, the abundance of wildlife that can be spotted in the woods and the high wire adventure course which was introduced in 2009.

Cllr Robin Brown, county council cabinet member for public health and wellbeing, said: “It’s fantastic that Irchester Country Park has been recognised with this Certificate of Excellence. I encourage anyone who hasn’t visited the park to do so and discover what makes it so great.”

Festival: make a date

ARRANGEMENTS for this year’s Oundle Food Festival are almost complete and once again there’s a fabulous line-up of stallholders attending the Street Market on Saturday July 18.

This year’s festival has joined with The Fringe Festival and the Oundle International Festival to bring of feasting music and even a laser display.

Find out more, here: www.oundlefoodfestival. co.uk

Warm welcome is here

COMPETITION TIME: The banner and band teams had practised tirelessly for the annual event.

GRETTON Women’s Hour is a long-established village organisation, meeting once a fortnight in Gretton Baptist Church Hall.

The next meeting is on Tuesday, June 9, at the church hall in High Street at 2.15pm. All members and visitors from Gretton and the surrounding area are warmly welcomed.

For all enquiries, telephone: 01536 770188.

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Feline fun – helping your cat to stay active Vets have seen a huge increase in the number of overweight pets in the last two years. Overweight pets have an increased risk of health conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, and also have a reduced life expectancy.

PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham advises: “Helping your pet to maintain a healthy size and weight is an important part of being a responsible owner. With dogs this is fairly easy as we are in control of all their food and walks, but with cats it can be a little more challenging!”

A healthy diet is of course important, but regular activity is also vital for your cat. Providing activities that are fun and stimulating will help to keep your cat in shape, both physically and mentally.

Outdoor cats will likely get plenty of opportunities to run and play, but for indoor cats it can take a little more effort to ensure they get enough exercise. However, all cats will benefit from some environmental enrichment, so Vicki has prepared some top tips for feline fun!

Pounce and play: cats love to play, and toys that encourage them to act out their natural hunting instincts are ideal. Toys that move quickly and unpredictably are great, and fishing rod-type toys are perfect for encouraging your kitty to chase and pounce. Just make sure the toys are good quality and won’t fall apart easily!

Food for thought: if your cat is very food motivated you could try getting a toy which requires them to work for their dinner. Toys that you can hide food in, or that encourage them to chase or ‘bat’ with their paws are all great for increasing activity, as well as providing mental stimulation.

Vertical reach: cats often feel safest when they are high up – peering down at you from on high! A cat climber is ideal, or a comfy bed placed safely and securely on a shelf or wardrobe.

Perfect manicure: Keeping claws conditioned is vital, and for indoor cats a suitable scratching post is a necessity. It must be tall enough for the cat to stretch fully upright, and heavy enough at the bottom to hold the cat’s full weight without falling over. If it isn’t stable enough your cat may decide to use your furniture instead!

Cheap and creative: You don’t always need to splash out ontoys and expensive items. Home-made toys such as tubes, paper, and of course boxes, are all free and can provide hours of fun. Just make sure they are safe for your cat to play with.

Making time for daily play with your cat you will help them to stay healthy, as well as strengthening the bond between you.

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The team were thrilled when this site became available and during the past two months the practice has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard to provide a welcoming environment for you and your pet.

The practice is traditionally owned, rather than being part of a group or corporate chain and is run very much as part of the local community. It aims to retain a friendly and caring approach whilst striving to continue to improve and develop the standards and services offered.

Corby Veterinary Surgery provides a full range of clinical services to keep your pet happy and

VET: Kate Clarke healthy. Consultations are available Monday to Saturday by appointment, along with a fully equipped operating theatre for routine and emergency surgery.

Kate, Alison and the team intend to promote their strong approach in ‘preventive health care’.

As Kate explains, “Our philosophy is that by providing the best possible preventative care, through regular health checks and vaccinations, we are able to ensure your pet has a happy and healthy life.”

The surgery is offering a vaccination amnesty until the end of June. Pets which have fallen behind with their vaccinations will be entitled to a full restart at the same cost as booster. Further offers include half price microchipping. Full details are available from the surgery. Please call our friendly receptionists on 01536 648800.

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Moving home with your pet Keeping your furry friend stress free.

Moving house is one of the most stressful experiences in life, with all the planning, packing and a sense of the unknown.

But, imagine how confusing this time is for our pets, who cannot understand why all these changes are taking place.

Taking time to carefully plan your pet’s move will ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham, said: “Worrying about an anxious pet who is struggling to settle into a new environment can really take the shine out of enjoying your new home. Moving house can be difficult, but by following a few simple tips responsible owners can help their pets feel much more relaxed, which can only help their humans to remain calm and enjoy the experience.”

Vicki said in order to do this it is important to consider your pet’s personalities – nervous, fretful animals who respond badly to strange scents and noises may actually benefit from being kenneled during the move.

If this sounds like your pet’s personality, ensure their vaccinations are up to date prior to the move and give yourself enough time to find a cattery or kennel you like and trust.

If boarding does not seem like a suitable solution there are plenty of things you can do to help your pet settle quickly.

Here are some simple tips to follow: · Leading up to the day of the move gradually move your pets’ food bowls, toys and beds into one room. This will mean on moving day they should be happy to

remain in one secure room for a number of hours. Do not feed pets close to travelling time, this could cause travel sickness. Small amounts of their usual food throughout the day will help to keep your pet occupied and be gentler on their tummy if they are feeling anxious. · When you arrive at the new house, place some of your pet’s toys and bedding into one room with a piece of clothing that smells of you and spend some time with them to help them settle. · Ensure your house is secure before letting them out. In addition, dogs could be walked around the house on a lead and let into the garden once it has been secured.

But cats should be kept indoors for a few weeks to help them become familiar with the house and surrounding area. · Your vet can recommend a pheromone diffuser which can help your pet feel more relaxed. Pheromones are natural scents that are undetectable to humans, but can help keep your pet calm. · Ensure your pets are microchipped and remember to let the microchip company know about your new address.

Microchipping will greatly increase the chance of finding pets should they escape during the move.

For more pet care tips log onto pdsa.org. uk/pethealth.

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It is a common misconception that dogs only need to be vaccinated against Kennel Cough if they are going into kennels. So here we look at this highly contagious disease in more detail.

How is kennel cough transmitted?

Kennel cough transmits to other dogs much the same way as a human cold transmits in humans, through airborne organisms or dog to dog contact.

Kennel cough is so named because it is often spread where many dogs are confined together, such as in boarding kennels or animal shelters.

However any dogs that frequently socializes with groups of other dogs during walks, that go to obedience classes, dog shows, doggy day-care or grooming facilities are at risk of contracting Kennel Cough.

Symptoms Kennel cough in dogs is a upper respiratory infection, where the lining of the trachea and bronchi become inflamed, so when air passes over them it results in an irritating cough.

It is a dry, hacking, coarse cough, with retching and gagging. It often sounds like your dog has got something caught in the back of his throat and he is trying to cough it up.

They may also cough up white frothy material. The dog is usually quite well (apart from the cough) with a normal temperature and it usually engages in its normal activities, seldom losing its appetite.

Coughing can become worse with exercise and can continue day and night which can become very distressing for everyone.

Treatment To aid the recovery of your dog you should keep him warm, and reduce any stress. Also remove your dog’s collar and use a harness if you need to restrain him. Encourage him to drink plenty of water and remember he may have a sore throat so soft food usually goes down well. Limit their exercise. For symptomatic relief your Vet may prescribe a cough suppressant. They may also choose to prescribe antibiotics if the symptoms are severe or to lessen the chance of a secondary infection.

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How is Kennel Cough prevented?

The type of vaccine available for kennel cough is intra-nasal, it’s not a needle, just a tiny squirt of liquid into the nose. It’s totally painless and puppies can be vaccinated intra-nasally as early as two weeks of age.

How often do I need to vaccinate my dog?

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The stunning countess who scandalised society HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also a history lover. In this issue, he introduces us to the exploits of the Countess of Deene – most of which were considered outrageous by Victorian society standards.

Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk THE scandalous Adeline, Countess of Deene, who lived 1824 to 1915, almost married Benjamin Disraeli, but spurned him after some advice from the then Prince of Wales. According to her memoirs, she turned Disraeli down due to his bad breath!

In her book, called ‘My Recollections’, the Londonborn countess exposed many scandals of her high life in the Victorian era. Queen Victoria was not amused.

Major General James Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan – famous for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 – was 60 when he fell in love with Adeline Louisa Maria de Horsey, who was 27 years younger.

She was fast and beautiful and became his mistress.

After Lord Cardigan’s first wife died in 1858, the lovers sailed to Gibraltar and were married there, well away from London society, which was scandalised by their behaviour.

Lord Cardigan challenged the Govenor of Gibraltar to a duel when the earl was invited to dine but new bride Adeline was not.

The honeymooners were then

SPURNED SUITOR: Disraeli’s proposal was rejected.

ordered to leave The Rock and they sailed to Italy in a private yacht to a much friendlier welcome and audience with the Pope.

Adeline, a stunning beauty, was ostracised by high society England because of her behaviour, but with iron courage attended garden parties and balls – although she sat alone, ignored.

Ten years later, in the spring of 1868 while out riding, Cardigan complained of pains. He had heard that one of his gamekeepers had been accidentally shot dead and, after commiserating with the dead man’s family and having set off towards Deene Hall, he fell from his horse and died two days later, aged 71. His funeral was spectacular, as befitted the national Crimean War hero.

Adeline received 12 offers of marriage almost immediately – including Disraeli’s – and in 1873 married a Portuguese nobleman, Don Antonio Manuelo, Count de Lancastre, a descendant of John of Gaunt. However, they soon lived apart as the count suffered from chronic bronchitis and hated the English weather. He died in 1898.

As Adeline grew older, she became more eccentric; getting her butler to measure her up for a coffin that she installed on a trestle in the lobby just off the ballroom. She appalled society by becoming everyone’s idea of a ‘merry widow’, wearing thick make-up and organising steeplechases through the graveyard! She would entertain her guests by lying in the coffin and asking for opinions on how she looked.

She was often seen cycling through the village dressed in Lord Cardigan’s regimental trousers and she smoked cigarettes in public – which at that time was considered extremely improper.

THE DARING ADELINE: Right, the young and beautiful woman who made her home at Deene Park near Corby as the second wife of the Seventh Earl of Cardigan. Above, Adeline as she was when she was older, but not necessarily wiser.

INTO THE VALLEY OF DEATH: Above, the famous Charge of the Light Brigade, as pictured by artist Richard Caton Woodville, Jr in 1894.

The countess was known to have been generous to her tenants though – Christmas was celebrated at Deene and Deenethorpe with the annual slaughter of a deer or bullock, which was delivered to the inhabitants. Rents were paid twice a year and tenants were treated to a slap-up feast at The Seahorse public house in the village; they were given a suit of clothes once a year and girls received a hooded cloak Dodson & Horrell Feed Specialist for over 70 and dress. She even ran a ‘soup kitchen’ – cottagers could attend the hall kitchen twice a Complete range ofMon—Sat Dodson &8.30-5.30 Horrell feeds Open hours week.

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Do you have a spare $100 million to spend? If you do, you could buy Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, which is now up for sale! The pop star's former home is being listed at $100m (£65.2m), according to The Wall Street Journal.

The ranch, which has faced an uncertain future since Michael Jackson's death in 2009, contains a train station, six-bedroom house and 50-seat cinema. Sadly, the amusement park rides, and the orangutans and elephants are no longer on the site. However, there is still a llama on the 2,700-acre ranch, which is now called Sycamore Valley Ranch.

But before you take a peek around the ranch, which is located in Los Olivos, California, you will have to undergo "extensive prequalification"! Jeffrey Hyland, of Hilton & Hyland, said: "Our seller is not encouraging a lot of showings. We're not going to be giving tours."

Michael paid $19.5m (£12.7m) for the property back in 1988 and renamed it Neverland after Peter Pan's island home.

Government officials down under have reportedly warned Johnny Depp, that he could face 10 years in prison for illegally taking his two dogs into Australia!

You’ll remember hat this all blew up after he and his wife Amber Heard flew into Australia last month with his Yorkshire terriers, Pistol and Boo. The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that a Senate committee hearing was told Depp could be sentenced to up to a decade behind bars, or a maximum fine of AU$340,000 (£172,000).

"The dog thing - we'll get that out of the way quickly," one member reportedly said.

"It is very serious." According to the paper, officials investigating the matter believe Depp, his fellow passengers and the flight crew on the couple's private jet all failed to declare the presence of the dogs. Depp had been given two days to take his pets out of Australia or they would be put down.

Finally, if you’re a regular listener to heart, you’ll know that we gave-away £100,000 last month on ‘Heart’s 100 Happy Days’. Well, we have something new for the summer, and something BIG for the summer. Make sure you’re listening to Heart Breakfast with Stuart Miles and Katy Hill each weekday morning between 6am and 10am to find out more!

You can find heart on 96.6FM and on DAB Digital Radio, our mobile app and at heart.co.uk

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.

“WELL I NEVER” $100M for MJ’s ranch

2 DOGS DEPP Pistol and Boo

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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 WEA course: 1066 - More than just a battle A nine week course with tutor Elaine Rawlinson. More information from 01536 711837 Tuesday 2-3.30pm Fee £52 for 9 meetings. Or free if in receipt of a means tested benefit or low household income (less than £15276pa) The Lounge, Madams Gardens, Rushton RD, Rothwell, Northamptonshire NN14 6EX Today, Tue 3 Mar, Tue 10 Mar Contact telephone: 01604 813445 CLASSES 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

Walk, run, jog or cycle – but have fun! A carity fun event that raised more than £8,000 for care services at Kettering General Hospital last year is to be held for the third time on Sunday June 28 at Pitsford Reservoir, Brixworth Country Park (NN6 9DG).

Those aiming to take part in the annual ‘Walk It, Jog It, Run It, Cycle It!’ event should meet for registration at 11am; the event will start at 11.30am. It is free to enter, but donations are requested to support the charity.

Organised by John and Shirley Newman and their team at local business, John Newman Hairdressing and Beauty, of Bridge Street, Rothwell, sponsorship forms are available via email: info@hjohnnewmanhairdressing. co.uk You can donate at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/johnnewmanhairdressingandbeauty/2015 The Newmans said: “Please help us to make the lives of patients, families and staff at KGH better and let us show our community spirit and support, as we all may need to use the fantastic services we have available to us locally! Together, we can make a difference.

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.

Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL EVENTS Every Wednesday Family fun at park As spring approaches, local people are reminded of the range of evening activities on offer at Corby’s West Glebe Park. Spaces for the popular SHAPE Dance and Happenin’ sessions at West Glebe Pavilion have become available – but they are limited and will fill quickly, so don’t delay. SHAPE Dance is for four to 16-year-olds and runs on Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm. As well as being taught dance moves at the fun and

friendly sessions, youngsters also have the chance to perform twice a year with all the Corby SHAPE Dance groups in the summer and Christmas shows in the Core at Corby Cube theatre. Happenin’ is a fun social group for eight to 13-year-olds and sessions take place every Friday, 5pm-6.30pm. Youngsters can make friends while enjoying arts and crafts, sports and other activities.

To join either of the groups or for more information, contact Corby Borough Council’s Culture and Leisure Team, on: 01536 464042.

Every Monday West Glebe Park pavilion also holds Kick Boxing sessions for those aged from four, to adult. These sessions take place every Monday evening, 6.30-8.30pm and offer an activity for all the family to join. For more information, call: 07930 260 705.

Saturday 6 June: Rolling in the Aisles Comedy Club Night: KettFest Special Back again with another amazing line-up this is the third in our fast-growing in popularity series of Comedy Night Clubs. Headlining the show this month is the outrageous and outspoken Phil Nichol.

With his unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and the surreal edge to his improvised and mischievous rantings each show is guaranteed to be a unique experience.

Shocking - yes, absurd – yes, but it is these qualities that have earned Phil critical accolades up and down the country. As The Times quoted: “(he) Attacks his material with all the restraint of a Tasmanian Devil in a foghorn factory.” Support acts for the night are Stephen Carlin and Mark Restuccia with your regular genial host Nick Wills holding things together. Saturday 6th June 8pm £9 (Concessions £7) age 14+ A night of hilarity is being presented at Kettering Arts Centre as part of the KETTFEST celebrations. On Saturday, 6th June A Rolling in the Aisles special will feature the acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, Phil Nichol. Renowned for his unquenchable thirst to break boundaries Phil is an exciting performer who keeps his audience on the edge of their seats – never knowing in which direction is his.

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE, ST ANDREWS CHURCH, NN16 8RG Saturday 6 June: Otiz Canneloni Presenting a unique show: History of Magic – Abridged. Curiosity, disbelief and dare we say, scepticism, have drawn people to the world of magic for centuries. However, no one, until now, has quite mastered the techniques that Otiz brings to the stage at all of his performances.

Only he can condense the history of this ancient craft into a side-splitting hilarious show that has to be seen to be believed – he really does have the magic touch. With many a trick up his sleeve, (where else), this abridged history begins with the first magic illusion then takes you

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Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June: Lego Build & Show Weekend 2015. Finedon Community Centre in conjunction with 2nd Desborough URC Scout Group is holding a Lego build and show weekend. Join us at the community centre to see the Lego model display that you can help create Come along and build one of the 800+ kits we have available. or Design your own model in the free build section where we provide the Lego you provide the imagination. There will be prizes for the best free build models from the weekend There will also be refreshments available. Times SATURDAY 6th JUNE 2015, 10am-4pm SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2015, 10am-4pm Entry Price £1.50 per person per day Or £5 for 4 people per day All children must be accompanied by an adultFinedon Community Centre, Wellingborough Road, Finedon, NN9 5LG Sunday 7 June, Sun 28 June: 11 Thrapston Road - Open Garden for NGS. 1/5 acre cottage garden with lawns and mixed borders, gravel and paved seating areas, with planters and water features. Pergola, rose arches, summerhouse and treehouse. Mixed vegetable plot, soft fruit and apple trees. Open for charity. 11 Thrapston Road, NN9 5DG Sunday 7 June, Sun 28 June: Finedon Gardens - Open Garden for NGS. All 3 gardens are very different with everything from vegetables to flowers on show. 67-69 High Street is an ever evolving 1/3 acre garden of a C17 cottage (not open) with mixed borders, many obelisks and containers. Planting for varied interest spring to autumn. 11 Thrapston Road is a 1/3 acre cottage garden with lawns and mixed borders, gravel and paved seating areas with planters and water features. Pergola, rose arches, summerhouse and treehouse. Mixed vegetable plot, and soft fruit and apple trees. Built in the 90’s, The Vicarage garden has many shrubs, raised beds, sculpture and ornaments and delightful summerhouse. Open: Sun 7, Sun 28 June (2-6). Combined adm ?3.50, Children free. Times:14:00 to 18:00. Open for charity. Finedon Gardens, Finedon, NN9 5JN

Friday 12 June: Cransley Hospice Midsummer Ball.

Summer Ball in the summer marquee in the grounds of Wellingborough Golf Club - 3 course meal with music from Pure Genius and Nigel Adair and Bill Burton Disco. 7.00pm - Late Tickets £47.50 Wellingborough Golf Club, Little Harrowden, NN9 5AD Contact telephone: 01536 527407 Saturday June 13, 7.30pm: The New Persectives Theatre Company in association with Derby live present Unforgettable, by Tim Elgood at Gretton Village Hall. A story of a brother and sister as ageing parents – share Jed and Rosie’s revelations in a funny and poignant play directed

by Theresa Keogh about growing up, growing old and a lifetime of rediscovery. Suitable for ages 14+. For further details visit: newperspectives. co.uk Tickets now on sale – £10 at Gretton Post Office or by calling: 01536 770302 or on the door on the night. Proceeds will go to support the improvement fund at Gretton Village Hall.

Saturday June 13 The Songbirds (formally Sine Nomine) Award winning ladies choir. Musical director - Joshua Daniel 7.30pm Tickets £7 Teas/coffees and a raffle Please reserve tickets by telephoning: Angela on 01536 522158 or Richard on 07887617978 Fundraiser for roof and bell tower appeal All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR Saturday June 13 Table top sale Table top sale: sell your unwanted items at our table top sale £6 pitch/table - contact Richard on 07887 617978. Booking essential (set up from 8am) open to public 8.30-12 noon.

All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, NN16 9RR

WHEELY good fun and fitness, too! IF you’re keen to get out on your bike and explore more of your surroundings this summer, but don’t know where to start, a series of free guided bike rides could be the answer. Part of a national campaign to get more people cycling for fun and fitness, Sky Ride Local offers a range of themed guided bike rides. British Cycling and Sky, in partnership with Northamptonshire County Council, Northamptonshire Sport and Northamptonshire Highways, have scheduled the themed Sky Ride Local rides in Northamptonshire. Guided by friendly British Cycling Ride leaders along scenic local routes and pitched at three different levels, the rides will explore different themes from Wildlife and Wilderness to City Streets and Parklife. Stewart Kellett, British Cycling’s director of recreation and partnerships, said: “What better way to get some exercise, get outdoors and see your area in a new way than to join some of the themed Sky Ride Local bike rides taking place in and around Location this summer.

“The rides begin on Sunday June 14, so there’s no time like the present to get your bike out. Whether you want to build your cycling confidence or already comfortable on a bike and looking for a challenge, now’s the time to register your free place on a Sky Ride Local bike ride in Northamptonshire.” Chris Holmes, director of Northamptonshire Sport added: “Off the back of the Women’s Tour coming to the county again, we’re delighted to be working in partnership with British Cycling to bring a fantastic range of free cycling opportunities across the county this summer. The county’s shared commitment and passion for cycling is inspiring people to get on their bikes, which is great to see. “Come and find out how easy it is to get back on your bike and to do so safely and explore your area with help and advice from local cyclists.” To register for a free, guided bike ride and find out more about getting into cycling, visit: goskyride.com/Northamptonshire

Saturday June 13: A whist drive at Great Easton Village Hall, 7.30pm start. £2.50 per person includes the game, raffle tickets and refreshments. Prizes to be won. Further details: 01536 770784. The whist drives are held on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

Sunday June 14: Countryside Walk – Exercising in Ecton: a stroll through the village of Ecton. Meet at Whitefriars Church, Rushden, from 9.30am for a 9.45am start or outside Ecton church (NN6 0QE) by 10.30am.

For more info, call Andrew Presland on: 01933 316927.

Sunday 14 June: 34 Poplars Farm Road - Open Garden for NGS A 1 acre garden divided by archways, numerous mixed borders and beds created from a large lawn 15 yrs ago. A parterre planted with shrubs, herbs, hostas and perennials leads to an arch of roses and apple trees.

There is a profusion of anthemis, helenium, hostas, agapanthus and silver birch. A long hazel arch leads to a small meadow planted with speci-

Fishing for anglers. Dust off your fishing tackle! The Angling Trust’s Family Fishing initiative comes to Northamptonshire on Sunday June 28. Family Fishing at Barnwell Country Park is an opportunity for lapsed anglers to rediscover their love for the sport, for new people to get hooked on angling (tackle is provided) or for existing anglers to learn some new skills. As part of the event there will be a number of angling sessions available – all of them free: • Have a go – catch your first fish • Fly casting • Fly tying • Feeder fishing hints & tips • Waggler fishing hints & tips • Specimen angling area There will also be a number of other activities and stalls present to keep everyone in the family happy.

The Family Fishing initiative has been established by the Angling Trust in partnership with charity Get Hooked on Fishing & the Environment Agency with the aim of encouraging more families into the sport.

James Roche, Angling Trust Regional Officer said: “Family Fishing at Barnwell Country Park is going to be a great day out for the whole family. As well as being the perfect place to get your first taste of angling, there will be plenty of opportunities for existing anglers to learn something new.” For more information on the event visit: www.facebook.com/familyfishingEM

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Admission ?3, Children free.

Times:14:00 to 17:00.

Telephone:01536 513786. Visitors also welcome by arrangement May to July. Open for charity. 34 Poplars Farm Road, Kettering, NN15 5AG Sunday 14 June: Music in the Park.

The Occasional Orchestra, a folk band will play in the walled garden at Rushden Hall, Rushden, Northants.

Free for all. Bring a picnic and come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in this beautiful setting of a Grade II listed Hall. One of a series of concerts arranged by Rushden Town Council on the second Sunday of each month in the summer. (The exception is July as that is Party in the Park). 3pm-5pm Free. Rushden Hall Park, Rushden NN10 9NG Friday 19 June: My Sweet Patootie. Tickets £12 (Concessions £10) Doors Open 7.30pm - 8pm Start Join Canada’s award winning artists for a fun evening of dazzling musicianship as they run through a set of contemporary roots, ragtime and vaudeville numbers. Tight vocal harmonies, monstrous guitar, sizzling fiddle and percussion are brought together in one perfect package. Award winners Sandra Swannell and Terry Young are joined by drummer/percussionist Anthony Thickett. From original swing to funky fiddle-tune arrangements to exquisite ballads the trio deliver a must-see show. Kettering Arts Centre St Andrew’s Church Lindsay Street, Kettering NN16 8RG Tel: 01536 513858 www.ketteringartscentre. com office@ketteringartscentre. com Tickets Available From: St Andrew’s Vicarage Tel: 01536 513858 Waterstones, Kettering Tel: 01536 481575 www.wegottickets. com/location/4560 Twitter link: @ Ketteringarts. KETTERING ARTS CENTRE, ST ANDREWS CHURCH, NN16 8RG Friday June 19: Don’t forget this unmissable evening. It promises to be an Unforgettable night out when the New Perspectives Theatre Company, in association with Derby Live, present ‘Unforgettable’ by Tim Elgood, at Gretton Village Hall (7.30pm).

Following the theme that growing old is inevitable but growing up is optional, the play reveals how unexpected events rekindle a brother and sister relationship when they are ageing parents Jed and Rosie.

This funny and poignant play, directed by Theresa Keogh, is all about growing up, growing old and a lifetime of rediscovery. It contains some strong language but is suitable for ages 14+. For further details, visit: newperspectives.co.uk Tickets are on sale – £10 – at Gretton Post Office or by calling: 01536 770302. Or buy them on the door on the night. Proceeds will support the improvement fund at Gretton Village Hall.

Saturday June 20: The Wondertours Community Transport’s next trip is heading for Clacton On Sea – two coaches are being laid on due to demand. The fare is £16 with information folders and maps provided to ensure everyone has a great day out at the seaside. For all inquiries telephone or text organiser David Fursdon on: 07790 197220.

The coach picks up in Gretton, Weldon, Corby old village and town centre and Kettering Telford Lodge.

Arranged voluntarily and not for profit, Wondertours has served the local area since 1972 with regular and new passengers welcome on board. The last trip was a double destination excursion to Newbury and Reading on Saturday May 16 when 110 passengers travelled to enjoy sightseeing, shopping and dining out. David Fursdon made the arrangements helped by Carole and Mick Browett. The drivers were Paul Bowyer and Nigel Lawman. A round of applause and thanks were expressed by passengers coming home after another nice day out enjoyed by all.

Third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm.

Northamptonshire Family History Society. The Society was founded in 1976 and is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies and is also a registered charity. It now has a membership of around around 875 members, mainly from the UK but also many from overseas. If you have an interest in tracing your family beginnings and ancestors come and pay us a visit. We can give help and assistance if you want to how to start, if you are stuck or would just like a chat. Meetings are held in Northampton on the third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm.

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

7:30pm to approx 9:00pm Archives Services Update with Daniel Williams of Northants Records Office The Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering NN15 7QA Contact telephone: 01536 511864 Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community).

Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional

raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton.

Friday Night is pub quiz night at the Shoulder of Mutton 12 Chapel Road Weldon. Already a popular weekly event at the pub organisers welcome regular and new teams to enter. For further information please call 01536 601016. Meanwhile the Craft brewery now well established at the Shoulder of Mutton is producing some fine real ales. The latest brew Weldon Bonfire coincided with the 5th November celebrations lasted all but a day. The brewery is preparing to fire up ready for the Festive Season to cater for the high demand during this period. Please call in anytime and enjoy a drink and traditional home cooked food that has gained a fine reputation in the village of Weldon thanks to the hard work of the hosts and staff supported by their loyal customers.

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

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

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

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

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

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, sec-

ond Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Call: 01933 410112.

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

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

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

50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

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

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

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.3011am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

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

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

Call: 01933 410112.

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

Contact: 01933 272119.

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

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County is ‘powerhouse’ for e-retail businesses NEW data shows Northamptonshire is among the top UK regions in terms of its high concentration of small online retailing firms, a new report by eBay’s Public Policy Lab has revealed.

Bucking the popular perception that clusters of digital businesses only exist in London, eBay’s report lists Greater Manchester at the top of the digital density rankings – based on the volume of small online retail businesses operating in a region and their sales, as a proportion of the local population. These businesses range from fledgling ecommerce start-ups and ‘homepreneurs’, through

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to fast-growing businesses.

Manchester is followed by Lancashire and West Yorkshire, revealing a new ‘northern powerhouse’ of ecommerce – then fourth in line are Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Ranking fifth is Essex, then Cheshire, the West Midlands, eighth Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, ninth Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and tenth Shropshire and Staffordshire. Greater London is in 26th place.

The report also reveals that the UK is the most advanced market in Europe for global exports.

Housebuilder team gets set for summer

Family firm is sold

A SEVEN-figure deal to sell a Northamptonshire lettings agency has been described as a major success story for both a mother-anddaughter team and their buyer, Watersheds.

Ten years ago, Karen Southcott wanted to buy a residential letting agency. She approached Watersheds, which helps its clients to make money by buying and selling private companies.

The firm, based in Northampton, found and negotiated the purchase of Underwoods, a residential letting agents based in Northampton for more than 30 years.

Now Watersheds has completed a deal to sell Underwoods Town and County, which also has a branch in Wellingborough, to Countrywide plc.

Karen said: “Underwoods Town and County has a reputation for fair dealing and doing things right – that’s the key: treating people right. My daughter, Laura Crouch, joined the business and we have worked hard, very hard, to build it up.”

Laura added: “When I had a baby nine months ago, my priorities changed. I wanted to be a mum, not a director and now Karen can retire and concentrate on being a granny.”

GROUND FORCE: Members of the Kier Living team help clean up the cemetery.

DOING THE DEAL: From left, David Fletcher from Watersheds with Laura Crouch and Karen Southcott.

David Fletcher, a partner in Watersheds who negotiated the deal, said: “It is a personal success story for mother and daughter team Karen and Laura, but also for Watersheds. From Watersheds’ point of view it is incredibly satisfying to help a client buy a business, build it up and then sell it not just for much more, but also at twice the multiple.”

All the jobs at Underwoods Town and County residential lettings business are secure.

Pledging to invest in next generation workforce FOOD and drink industry businesses in Northamptonshire have resolved to create good quality training opportunities locally.

These include graduate internships and apprenticeships leading to a skills base that meets the sector’s needs.

Companies making the pledge during last month’s Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership’s (NEP) Love Bright Futures campaign, include TMI Foods, Warner Edwards, Phipps Northampton Brewery Company, Northampton Business School, McManus Pub Co, Weetabix and FFP Packaging Solutions.

Peter Dundas, managing director, FFP Packaging Solutions, said: “Engaging with young people and making sure they receive training and work experience is incredibly important for the sustainable future of our businesses. To make a formal pledge in this regard is to demonstrate the commitment necessary to make this happen and FFP Packaging Solutions support the initiative wholeheartedly.”

The NEP plans to help food & drink businesses establish closer links with schools, open their doors to students and offer fresh insight into the career opportunities available in the sector.

Declan Kennedy, general manager, TMI Foods – a cooked meats ingredients company based in Northampton – said: “Capitalising on the wealth of young talent in our community by connecting with schools, forging stronger links with students and offering apprenticeships in all areas of our industry will be key to ensuring sustainably and growth within the food and drink sector.”

Tom Warner, co-founder, Warner Edwards, whose current apprentice features in the Bright Futures campaign, said: “Investing in food and drink apprenticeships and graduate training is essential, not only to inspire the next generation of producers, but also to ensure the industry continues to prosper.”

Tim Bagshaw, head of business and innovation, NEP, said: “Northamptonshire’s food and drink sector is an important contributor to the local economy with more than twice the national average of producers providing one in seven local jobs.

“The county is home to around 150 food and drink manufacturers and more than 600 registered farms. It is more important than ever to attract and train young people into this thriving Northamptonshire industry.”

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

Tuesdays June 9 and 23rd, 7.30am-9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Holiday Inn, Geddington Road (NN18 8ET). £15. Details here: July 7www.nnconnect.co.uk/corby Wednesdays June 10 and 24th, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (inc full breakfast and). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

Tuesdays July 7 and August 4, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www. wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Details, call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034.

Wednesdays July 15 and August 12, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Welling-

borough (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick (NN9 6QY). £25, includes lunch.

Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for more details.

Fridays July 17 and August 14, 7am-9am. East Northants Business Breakfast organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), at The Gemini Suite, Rockingham Speedway, Mitchell Road, Corby (NN17 5AF). Contact Alison Hadley, FSB branch secretary, on: 01933 413222 or email: alison@moticationuk.com for more details. £13 for FSB members and for first time visitors, £18 for non-members’ subsequent visits.

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A TEAM of volunteers from Kier Living Eastern joined forces with Oundle Town Council to tidy up Oundle Cemetery last month, to help the town prepare for summer.

The group of employees from all sections of the housebuilding company spent a day in the sunshine at the Stoke Doyle Road cemetery weeding overgrown graves, strimming, tidying and breaking slates to re-top the graves. Slates used were from the roof of the chapel which is currently being renovated.

A large number of untended graves in the working cemetery were tidied while the estates management team from the town council put up hanging baskets and planted troughs in the town centre.

Kier Living Eastern managing director Nick Moore said: “With a number of prestigious developments

in Northamptonshire, including one in Oundle, we have built a strong affiliation with the area so I am delighted we were able to support this initiative.

“We are committed to making a positive difference to the places in which we work and it was great to see our employees putting this in to practice and helping the council tidy up. These days are a good opportunity for team building, both within our company and with our partners in the community.”

Kier Living Eastern is building a range of 56 homes at Queen’s Court, Oundle, including two, three and fourbedroomed homes, two-storey and townhouse designs.

A sales cabin is now being installed at the Herne Road site and show homes will be launched in August.

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Hoe borders regularly to keep down weeds

Roses for summer scent and colour

Complete your garden this summer with a beautiful rose, one of the most popular garden plants and the Plant of the Month for June 2015. Georgina Stey There is a rose for every garden situation, from Hybrid Teas to miniatures, climbers to floribundas, the choice is endless. They can be large or small, contemporary or traditional and boast both fragrance and colour.

As a perfect addition to any garden environment and being relatively easy

to grow, the rose is an ideal plant to make the most of your outdoor space.

There are varieties for planting in flower beds, borders and planters as well as for walls and pergolas.

Chris Collins broadcaster, former Blue Peter Gardener says, “I suppose the choice of a Rose as a favourite may be considered an obvious one when gardeners talk about plants. The English garden is incomplete without one or possibly many. These plants really just give and give and with minimum fuss. They are a must have in any horticultural situation and would make Plant of the Month for me all year round”.

Recommended RHS AGM varieties include: Rosa ‘Zéphirine Drouhin’, Rosa ‘Nevada’, Rosa Golden Wedding ‘Arokris’ and Rosa Rugosa ‘Alba’.

Those looking for companion plants

to complement the rose in the garden are recommended to try: • Lilium regale hybrids - a perennial to 2m in height, with large fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers that are yellow in the centre and flushed with purple on the outside.

• Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’ - perennial forming a clump of aromatic, greygreen leaves, with lavender-blue flowers in spikes.

• Lavender ‘Munstead’ – a compact variety of English lavender with masses of dark purple-blue flower spikes. Its fragrant stems are ideal for cutting or drying, and the nectar-rich flowers are particularly attractive to bees.

• Philadelphus ‘Beauclerk’ - a deciduous shrub, with ovate leaves and short racemes of fragrant, single white flowers, with a purplish zone near the centre.

“I suppose the choice of a Rose as a favourite may be considered an obvious one”

Gold Fever Sparkling Rum Cocktail Gardening is thirsty work and as the weather starts to pick up a pace in June instead of a cold beer after at the end of your day why not try out a long cool drink instead?

This delicious summer recipe from Waitrose will quench your thirst and please your palate.

Prepared for an outdoor party, a day in the backyard with the family, or after mowing the lawn, why not indulge yourself, put those feet up, admire your handiwork and enjoy.

Ingredients: ½ x 25g pack fresh mint leaves 1 tbsp golden caster sugar 2 limes 1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced 3cm piece fresh root ginger, thinly sliced Ice cubes 250ml golden rum 750ml bottle Appletiser Method: Mix together in a large jug filled to the brim with the ice cubes and serve!

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Upon Reflection World Environment Day June 5th

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.

World Environment Day was set up some of fertilisers or imperil worms and insects years ago under the auspices of the United in our gardens and fields then we endanger Nations to provide an opportunity for us our own food supplies and that of the wild to reflect upon the wonderful world we life around us which we all cherish as part call home. We all get annoyed at the litter of our universal heritage. The “powers that which blights our landscape and pollutes be” as well as little old me and you do have our cities and towns. There is no excuse for it in our powers to make a difference to the this. There is also no excuse for the ineffi- way things are in the world. For too long we cient usage of natural resources or selfish have taken and not co-operated with nadestruction of ancient environments for ture. We have robbed and exploited in the the sake of cheap fuel and food when there dubious name of progress. Global warming are other alternatives. Many indigenous is a reality and a warning to us all. I rather peoples are losing their homes and way of like the down to earth slogan found on the life because of the so-called march of civili- refuse lorries “don’t be a tosser!” This delibsation and the search for a fast buck and fat erately ambiguous advert reminds us that cat investments. The wonderful intricate the answer to the current pollution in our world nature and way of life of animals, world and in our local communities lies in birds and fish not forgetting insects and our own hands and attitudes. Our schools plant life continues to fascinate and teach do a marvellous job in teaching our youngis about the way all things around us are sters a “green” approach to life. However inter-connected and inter-dependent. The that good work is often undone by sloppy recent TV programme about sharks was a and uncaring attitudes in those who ought real eye-opener into the beautiful world to know better who simply do not give a toss of nature and the challenge of the “yet to about the state of our streets and other pubbe discovered aspects” of our planet to be- lic places. If we want a cleaner and better come part of the need for attitude change world then we need to start with ourselves. about our environment. We don’t need to be The message this year for World Environan expert to understand that if we lose our ment Day is “Seven billion dreams, one bee population through uncontrolled use planet, consume with care.”

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Health, growth and Womens’ Hour Dear Extra, Always a brilliant read. Kettering Extra news and views and Extra Time.

For the 3rd year running the Mr & Mrs Northamptonshire Bikini - incorporating The Mr Apollo - was again will held at Wicksteed Park. Last year over a hundred pounds was collected for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London from the Bodyshapers Gym in School Lane, Kettering. Any publicity I can gain will help the future growth of this joint Mr Apollo and Miss Bikini annual event.

This great Mr Apollo event has now been running for over 30 years and has produced local National Champions.

Yours in health and strength, Derek Bradshaw Kettering Derek thank your again for your kind words your pre-event publicity material and edit did not arrive in time for us to publish in the last issue. Editor.

Dear Extra, Strong demand prompts speculative business scheme Tungsten Properties has seized an opportunity to acquire a 2.5-acre freehold site, fronting the A14 in Kettering, to speculatively deliver a new small unit scheme.

In keeping with its reputation of a being a dynamic property development and construction company, Tungsten Properties has timed its acquisition to take advantage of the improving commercial property market.

The scheme, known as Pytchley Park, will deliver approximately 44,400 sq ft in 13 business units – offering between 2,220 sq ft and 10,000 sq ft.

Prop-Search acted on behalf of Tungsten Properties in the acquisition.

This is notably the town’s first speculative

scheme of its kind for more than five years and is exactly what the market has been calling for. During the last 12 months in particular, existing stock has depleted to a critical level and we are confident that this scheme will appeal to a wide range of occupiers.

Jeff Penman, managing director of Tungsten Properties told us: “We have for some time been thinking of commencing speculative development, on the back of what we perceive to be an optimism within the area.

This site is perfect with its established location on Orion Way, which fronts the A14. We are looking forward to construction commencing on-site within the next few months and attracting early interest from local companies.”

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by Tungsten to market the available units, which are predicted to attract early interest, with pre-sale and lets predicted. The site was acquired from Mulberry Developments.

Thanks Samantha Jones MCIPR MCIJ Prop-Search.com Dear Extra, Gretton Womens’ Hour is a long established village organisation meeting once a fortnight in Gretton Baptist Church Hall The next meeting is on Tuesday 9th June at Gretton Baptist Church Hall in High Street at 2.15pm All members and visitors are welcome There will be hymns prayers and readings with light refreshments served before the meeting closes.

A warm welcome is given to all Women from Gretton and the surrounding area to atteand.For all enquiries please telephone 01536 770188 Thanks, David Fursden Gretton NN17 3BX.

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Do you whinge about work life balance?

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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.

I often hear people complaining that they their workload is too great, their working hours too long and they don’t have sufficient time to do things like go to the gym, spend precious time with family or meet up for dinner with friends.

Achieving work life balance can often be such a simple goal to achieve, but why does it come so easy to some people and yet cause such difficulty to others?

One of the reasons is our value structure. We often behave in certain ways and do certain actions based on what our values are. For example, an individual who has high values relating to family and fun, will often find

it much easier to obtain a good balance between work, rest and play! That is due to the fact that family and fun, are more of a priority to them, then perhaps working 12 hours a day. However, if an individual has a value structure which has ambition, career and achievement at the top of their value list, they may find it more difficult to achieve that work life balance as these values have become the main priority in their lives.

Yes, there may always be times in our lives where we are have to work longer hours or perhaps take on extra tasks at work. But what can we do when this behaviour becomes ‘ the norm’ and we find ourselves spending more time working than doing the things we REALLY want to do?

The first step is to quit complaining about it and make a conscious decision to do something about it – TAKE ACTION! In my experience, people are very happy to complain about their lack of work life balance but in practice, are not willing to do anything about it as they just prefer to point the finger of blame at their individual circumstances or their boss!

Work and life style balance can really be a choice. In most situations, as human beings, we have a choice whether we wish to work extra hours or not. We have a choice how long we stay in the office after our core hours or at what time we switch off that Laptop at home.

However in reality, most people will come up with excuses to why it isn’t a choice. The excuses may include: 1. I can’t leave on time as I will never get all my work done

2. Everyone else works late so need to do the same 3. I can’t leave before everyone else as others will think I am not pulling my weight 4. If I don’t do it – then who will?

In making these excuses, we have disempowered ourselves and become the Victim. We are basically saying that we have no choice in the matter. In actual fact, we are basically saying that work is far more important than we are as people. We are putting work before ourselves. Yes, work is important but so are you and your family and friends.

Here are a few ideas to take action to achieve work and life balance: 1. If your workload is too much, speak to someone about it. Don’t suffer in silence.

If people do not know your workload is too great, they cannot help you.

2. So what if everyone else stays late? This is your life and not theirs. Feel the Fear and leave at 5.30. Ok, you may feel uncomfortable at first but that will wear off and in time, I will guarantee your work colleagues will leave earlier too!

3. Everyone works at a different pace so don’t beat yourself up if you leave before others.

You can manage your own time and if that means you are running out the door at 5pm then go for it!

4. You can only the best that you can with the resources that you have. Stop beating yourself up if you don’t get everything done in a day. It will wait. Seriously, I doubt the world will end if you tell your boss you will be a day late with that report.

5. Say No. If you already have a backlog of

tasks, learn to say No to new ones. Don’t be a people pleaser at your own expense.

6. You are the author of your own diary. Cut out unnecessary meetings 7. Do exercise at lunch time. Go for a walk or just sit and relax in the sun.

8. Set at least three days in your diary where you will leave work on time and blank these times out in your calendar.

9. If you have tried all of the above and find that your organisation is not supportive – look for another job. We have three choices in these situations, we can change it, accept it or walk away from it.

10. If you work from home, limit the amount of time you spend on the laptop / internet to free up more time. Stick a post it note on your laptop to remind you when to shut down.

Most things can wait until tomorrow.

Seriously.

Finally, remember that old question – Who would you wish to have around your bedside before you passed away? In most cases people answer friends and family. If that is the case, spend time with them now. I am sure work will not be sitting by your bedside.

Lisa

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Gearing up for the Tour

TOMORROW is Cycle Saturday! With the Women’s Tour coming to the area later this month, a day of free cycling-based activities is being held in Kettering.

The town is hosting the finish of Stage Three of the Women’s Tour on Friday June 19 and Kettering Borough Council is encouraging local residents to celebrate cycling in the lead-up to the event.

So tomorrow, June 6, will see the High Street full of family entertainment, together with an appearance by ToBi, the Women’s Tour mascot.

Join in the fun – there will be ‘crazy bikes’ to ride, including ones that make smoothies, play music and control Scalextrix races! Look out for the Penny Farthing riders and find out more about local cycling clubs and British Cycling.

Take along your own bikes and visit Rebike’s bike doctor sessions or have your cycle marked with a security code by local police so it can be identified and returned if stolen.

Following on from the success of the Big Screen Movie Nights held over Christmas, 80s favourite film ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’, will be shown on the Market Place at 6pm.

Pink bikes that are now out in force around Kettering have been adopted and decorated by various town centre shops in anticipation of the Women’s Tour in a fortnight’s time.

To support the event, there will be free parking tomorrow in council car parks at London Road, Municipal Offices, Queen Street, School Lane, Wadcroft and Commercial Road. Kettering Teenage Market will also be taking place on the day on High Street, bringing a variety of stalls, showcasing local teenage talent, produce and innovative ideas, for all ages.

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The Suffering goes on!

EXTREME sports continue this weekend when The Suffering Obstacle Race takes place at Rockingham Castle.

Already known for its tough but fun events for adults, this race has added to the summer series by hosting a Mini Mud Run for children aged four to 14.

Founded in 2012 in the UK, The Suffering offers races across 5k, five miles, 10k and 10 miles and some 1,500 participants from all over the country will test themselves, while raising funds for charities of their choice. Find out more, here: www.thesufferingrace.co.uk

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EXTRA SPORT • LOCAL BOWLS BOWLS ENGLAND NAMES ITS JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL TEAMS Well done the County players selected to for England in the men’s and women’s Junior International Squads.

Women’s Team: Chloe Wordingham, Higham Ferrers Town BC has been selected to represent England in the Women’s Junior team for the forthcoming International Series under the auspices of the British Isles Women’s Bowling Association, to be played at Ardgowan BC, Greenock, Scotland on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July, 2014. She will play at Lead in a rink skipped by Lorrine Kuhler of Sussex, and she will be joined by Vicky Room of Warwickshire at No. 2, and Amy Stanton of Worcestershire at No. 3.

Katie Smith, Desborough Town BC has been selected as a Travelling Reserve.

Men’s Squad: Callum Height, Thrapston BC, Connor Cinato, Kettering Midland Band BC & Jamie Walker, Northampton West End BC, have been selected for the England Junior Men’s Squad, for the Squad Day to be held on Sunday, 5th July, 2015, at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa. From this Squad will be selected the team to represent England in the British Isles International Series to be held at Oxford City & County BC on Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13th September, 2015.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WHEELCHAIR BOWLER SELECTED TO PLAY FOR ENGLAND Local Wheelchair Bowler Selected to play for England.

Steve Bigg a local bowler, has been selected to play for Disability Bowls England (DBE) against Wales at the Bristol International Bowls Centre on the weekend of Saturday/Sunday, 27th-28th June 2015.

Steve has been a sportsman all of his life. He joined the Army as a young man, where he played many sports and it was whilst stationed in Germany in 1983 he was playing rugby, and during the match in a tackle Steve was injured and suffered a neck trauma, which led to him being a paraplegic.

Since the beginning of his paraplegic life Steve has been involved in many wheelchair sports, firstly it was Athletics, after that it was Archery and on to Table Tennis and then to Wheelchair Basketball. When he had to retire from Basketball, he, along with his wife Lynn decided to give Bowls a chance some 4 years ago and they both joined the Wellingborough Old Grammarians Bowls Club in the outdoor season, this then led to them both moving indoors for the winter with Wellingborough Indoor Bowling Club. A year after starting his bowling career, he was asked to go along to Stoke Mandeville with the British Wheelchair Bowls Association(BWBA), and this led to both himself and Lynn spending many weekends going to training camps around the country. This dedication has resulted in him being selected to

represent England.

Very well done to Steve – the best of bowling in June.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘MIDDLETON CUP’ versus NORFOLK For the second Group Stage match in the Inter County ‘Middleton Cup’ competition, the men of Jackson Grundy sponsored Bowls Northamptonshire have a visit to County Arts BC, Plumstead Road East, Thorpe St Andrew,Norwich, NR7 9ND, on Saturday, 6th June, 2015. The following have been selected for this match, which starts at 2.0 p.m.

Abington BC: Adam Brown, Jonathan Brown (Reserve), John Freeman, Tony O’Leary Burton Latimer Town BC: Paul Broderick, Phil Exley Desborough Town BC: John Haines (Reserve), Peter Ward Kettering Mid Band BC: Connor Cinato Kingsthorpe BC: Darren Childs, Martin Gearey, Vernon Gearey, Andrew Manton, Jim McKee, Roger Tansley Northampton Express BC: Chris Bland, Richard Lemon Northampton West End BC: Alan Ashby, David Walker, Iain Walker, Jamie Walker, Will Walker Thrapston BC: Callum Height, Keith Height, Matt Pownall Wellingborough BC: Neil Corbyn (Reserve), Curtis Johnson (Reserve), Dave Love COUNTY LEAGUE – CURRENT STANDINGS The County League matches have started, and in Group 2, several Clubs have played with the following table showing the current standing. No Group 1 matches have been played to date.

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Kettering Lodge 26 Burton Latimer Town 10 Northampton BBOB 9 Geddington & Newton 3 Irchester 2 The following Clubs in Group 2 have yet to play a match: Kettering Midland Band; Corby Seagrave House; Swanspool NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN’S COUNTY TOUR TO DEVON – RESULTS The men of Jackson Grundy sponsored Bowls Northamptonshire set off for Devon early on Monday morning, 25th May, 2015, with a first stop on the south coast at Sidmouth BC, where a 6 rink match was played against the Club on a warm and sunny afternoon. The County players must have been suffering from ‘travel fatigue’ for the match was lost by 30 shots!

The tourists had but 2 winning rinks, and then by only 2 shots for John Cooper’s rink, and 1 shot for Keith Gordon’s rink.

Final score was Northamptonshire 108 shots – Sidmouth BC 138 shots.

On Tuesday, 26th May, 2015, the party travelled across the County to Cullompton to play Culm Vale BC in a 7 rink match, and on a glorious afternoon of very warm sunshine, and at a club with a very picturesque setting, the game will be remembered as much for that and for the superb green as for the final result, which was a rather flattering win by 69 shots for the County. 6 rinks won, and the one losing did so by only the smallest of margins, 1 shot, and of the winners, the highest scoring was that skipped by Mick Malins with a 19 shots advantage.

The final score was Northamptonshire 166 shots – Culm Vale 97 shots.

The next day, Wednesday, 27th May, 2015, saw the party travel to the adjoining County of Dorset to play that County’s team at Lyme Regis BC. What an experience that day turned out to be, from the difficulty in getting to Lyme Regis with the traffic problems en route, to the overall match played on a tricky green, in which all visiting

rinks lost.

The overall advantage to the Dorset County side was a rather large 48 shots. The best of the losing rinks, with just a 2 shots deficit was that skipped by Mark Turner.

Final score was Northamptonshire 91 shots – Dorset 139 shots.

On Thursday, 28th May, 2015, the party travelled across to Topsham on the river Exe estuary, for a match against Devon BA, and although the match was lost by just 9 shots over 7 rinks, it was a very good game, played on a very high quality green. The match was very competitive, and at the halfway stage the County was a few shots ahead with 6 winning rinks, with just 1 in deficit, but in the second half Devon just managed to pull ahead. The highest winning rink for the County was that skipped by John Church with a 6 shots advantage. Final score was Northamptonshire 132 shots – Devon 141 shots.

The fifth and last match of the Tour was scheduled to be played on the way home, against Hampshire County, at Banister Park BC, Southampton, on Friday, 29th May, 2015, with a 2.0 p.m. start, but, despite leaving Torquay at 10.0 a.m., due to the horrendous traffic jams on the roads to Southampton, the party did not arrive at the Club until 3.5 p.m.!

The journey was through very heavy rain too, and on our arrival at the Club it was announced that, not only due to the late arrival, but also as the green had been waterlogged a short time before, the match would be played on the indoor green, and it would have to be restricted to just half a match. The sun could be seen by this time shining from a virtually cloudless sky, but indoor we played, many of the party having to make do with very ‘swingy’ outdoor bowls.

Who knows what might have been the result of a full match outside, but the shortened one certainly suited the tourists as all but one of the rinks won, The highest scoring was that of Richard Somerton with a 12 shots advantage, and he was closely followed by Roy Cave’s which had an 11 shots win. Final score was Northamptonshire 73 shots – Hampshire 33 shots.

Following the after match meal President George Willmott presented the ‘Player of the Tour’ award for the best aggregate scores, to Mick Malins, Rushden Town BC. Senior player on Tour Past President Ken Court, thanked George for arranging and leading the Tour, and he presented him with a framed photograph and a bottle of wine from the Tourists.

BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC Gala Day 2015 The Club’s Gala Day is being held on Sunday 16th August 2015, and following previous year’s formats, there will be two leagues consisting of 10 teams in each. Each team will play a minimum 4 games and the winners/runners-up of each league will then play the finals.

Prize money will be: 1st place - £160, 2nd - £80, 3rd - £60 and 4th - £40.

The first session will commence at 10:30am, the second will start at 11:15am, and the sessions will be drawn once all teams have entered. Last year this gala was run as a mixed competition and the Club believe that this worked very well. This year, therefore, it is again open to any gender combination of teams The cost for a rink is £40 (£10 per person); this includes all the bowling, a light lunch served after your second game and a BBQ in the evening. Additional guests wishing to stay for the BBQ in the evening will be charged at £7.50p.

There will be a number of stalls and games to enjoy throughout the day and the bar will be open during the day, along with the kitchen selling fresh, home-baked cakes with tea.

To enter please call Emma Gray on 07411 941497 and an entry pack

Johns Trophy Team: County President Joyce George of Wellingborough BC with the team.

KEEPING WARM: Action in Middleton Cup at Kingsthorpe BC will be sent to you, alternatively you can email emma.gray84@ yahoo.co.uk and an entry pack will be sent electronically. The closing date for entries is the 21st June 2015, and is strictly on a first come - first served basis.

6.6.15. Kettering Athletic BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

CORBY FOREST BC 6.6.15. Members visit Kibworth BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 6.6.15. Members visit Woodsend BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

8.6.15. Corby Grampian BC visits for a mixed match at 6.30 p.m.

DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 6.6.15. Members visit Northampton Whyte Melville BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m.

6.6.15. Members visit Kislingbury BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Members visit Cold Ashby BC for a mixed match at 6.30 p.m.

10.6.15. Thrapston BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

EARLS BARTON BC 6.6.15. Members visit Higham Ferrers Town BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Abington BC visits for a match at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. A and B Teams play each other in the Tipler Triples League at 6.30 p.m.

FINEDON TOWN BC 6.6.15. Members visit Wellingborough BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p..m GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 6.6.15. Welland Park BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

7.6.15. RHP Chelmsford BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

9.6.15. Members visit Kettering Midland Band BC for a County league match at 6.30 p.m.

HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC 6.6.15. Earls Barton BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

7.6.15. Members visit Rushden Town BC for a County league match at 10.00 a.m.

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

IRCHESTER BC 6.6.15. Ise BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

7.6.15. Carlsberg BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Members visit Wellingborough BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC 6.6.15. Wellingborough Managers & Foremen BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

ISE BC 6.6.15. Members visit Irchester BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

KETTERING LODGE BC 6.6.15. Members visit St Crispin BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

6.6.15. St Crispin BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

9.6.15. Members visit Wellingborough BC for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Ise BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 7.6.15. Members visit Swanspool BC for a County league match at 10.0 a.m.

9.6.15. Geddington & Newton BC visits for a County league match at 6.30 p.m.

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OUNDLE BC 9.6.15. Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Members visit Yaxley BC for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m.

ROTHWELL MANOR PARK BC 10.6.15. St Crispin BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

RUSHDEN TOWN BC 6.6.15. Members visit Flitwick BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m.

7.6.15. Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a County league match at 10.0 a.m.

SWANSPOOL BC 6.6.15. Raunds Conservatives BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

7.6.15. Kettering Midland Band BC visits for a County league match at 10.0 a.m.

7.6.15. Club plays its Triples Competitions at 3.0 p.m.

THRAPSTON BC 6.6.15. Stanwick BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

10.6.15. Members visit Desborough Town BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH BC 6.6.15. Finedon Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

7.6.15. Club hosts a Northamptonshire Under 25’s ‘Barston’ Trophy match versus Leicestershire at 2.30 p.m.

9.6.15. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a men’s match at 6.30 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH OLD GRAMMARIANS BC 7.6.15. Members visit Northampton Whyte Melville BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

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PREMIER DIVISION Brixworth CC - 1st XI v Geddington CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 173 for 10 (53.1 overs) 197 for 6 (55.0 overs) Points 5 30 Brixworth CC - 1st XI 1 Mark Neave ct & b Ashley Morris 12 2 Keith Potter ct Will Thomas b Ashley Morris 8 3 Tiann Raubenheimer* b Ashley Morris 8 4 Marc Bell ct & b Ashley Morris 10 5 Kyle Morrison lbw b Colin Sibley 34 6 Lee Sutherland st Peter Caunt b Alex Lacey 42 7 Connor McAlinden not out 74 8 Jamie Kay not out 1 9 Benjamin Templeman did not bat 10 Daniel O’Callaghan did not bat 11 Colin Judd did not bat Extras 8 Total 197 Wickets 5 Overs 55 Brixworth CC - 1st XI 1 James Jarvis ct Colin Judd b Kyle Morrison 3 2 Alex Lacey lbw b Jamie Kay 34 3 Austin Pruthab lbw b Jamie Kay 0 4 Will Thomas ct Colin Judd b Kyle Morrison 4 5 Henry Timm lbw b Tiann Raubenheimer 2 6 Alex Holmes lbw b Tiann Raubenheimer 0 7 Peter Caunt not out 66 8 Ben Turner b Jamie Kay 27 9 Ashley Morris ct O’Callaghan b Kyle Morrison 14 10 Ross McLean b Tiann Raubenheimer 1 11 Colin Sibley ct Kay b Tiann Raubenheimer 0 Extras 22 Total 173 Wickets all out Overs 53.1

Rushden Town CC - 1st XI v Old Northamptonians CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 264 for 8 (54.2 overs) 263 for 9 (55 overs) Points 5 30 Old Northamptonians CC - 1st XI 1 Rob White ct Mikey Phillips b Christian Davis 20 2 James Mellor run out (Luke Spears) 28 3 Blayde Baker b James Gaul 27 4 Zaakir Khawaja ct M H Ansari b Simon Childs 58 5 Richard Kaufman ct Christian Davis b M H Ansari 12 6 Richard Hudson ct Mikey Phillips b M H Ansari 10 7 George Arblaster ct Simon Branston b Simon Childs 23 8 Daniel Waite b James Gaul 24 9 Matt White b Simon Childs 2 10 Satchi Mahendran not out 21 11 Tom Heathfield not out 1 Extras 37 Total 263 Wickets 9 Overs 55 Rushden Town CC - 1st XI 1 Ben Paine ct & b Tom Heathfield 82 2 Mikey Phillips† ct R Kaufman b Tom Heathfield 3 3 C Ruwansiri st George Arblaster b R Kaufman 17 4 Christian Davis ct George Arblaster b Daniel Waite 3 5 Luke Spears ct S Mahendran b Tom Heathfield 63 6 Simon Branston* ct S Mahendran b Tom Heathfield 1 7 Sam Kumar not out 34 8 Tom Smith ct Rob White b Tom Heathfield 1 9 M H Ansari ct George Arblaster b Rob White 8 10 James Gaul not out 2 11 Simon Childs did not bat Extras 16 Total 264 Wickets 8 Overs 54.2

Rushton CC - 1st XI v Horton House CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 191 for 10 (54.1 overs) 150 for 10 (55.0 overs) Points 30 0 Rushton CC - 1st XI 1 Daniel McGovern ct Tom Seckington b Stephen Finch 20 2 Ben Mansell ct Ben Wall b Stephen Finch 45 3 A Reynoldson ct Stephen Finch b Andrew Neate 7 4 Jake Bindley ct Adam Smith b Andrew Neate 23 5 Bradley Armer* ct Adam Smith b Jack Johnson 6 6 Marcus Steed not out 51 7 Marc Jackson lbw b Andrew Neate 7 8 Sam Malton b Jack Johnson 1 9 Afaq Babar ct Tom Seckington b Andrew Neate 7 10 M Khawaja ct Adam Smith b Andrew Neate 2 11 James Denton lbw b Stephen Finch 4 Extras 18 Total 191 Wickets all out Overs 54.1 Horton House CC - 1st XI 1 Tom Seckington not out 73 2 Ben Wall ct Bradley Armer b Marc Jackson 0 3 Jack Johnson ct James Denton b Dan McGovern 12 4 Andrew Neate* ct Sam Malton b Dan McGovern 2 5 Elliott Ruff lbw b Marcus Steed 7 6 Thomas Leonard ct Sam Malton b Marcus Steed 0 7 Jordan King lbw b Marcus Steed 6 8 Gary Herbert† ct James Denton b Marcus Steed 2 9 James Kirk b Marcus Steed 8 10 Adam Smith ct A Reynoldson b Marcus Steed 7 11 Stephen Finch b Jake Bindley 10 Extras 23 Total 150 Wickets all out Overs 55

Desborough Town CC - 1st XI v Burton Latimer CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 147 for 3 (35.4 overs) 146 for 10 (38.2 overs) Points 22 0 Burton Latimer CC - 1st XI 1 David Shelford ct Sam Harris b Sam Mofokeng 3 2 G Groenland ct Sam Mofokeng b Ethan Delargy 35 3 Alistair McClure b Sam Mofokeng 7 4 Scott Sanders b Sam Mofokeng 2 5 Luke Odell† ct Simon Renshaw b Ethan Delargy 22 6 Daniel Bird st Wayne Steed b Sam Harris 11 7 Matthew Nel lbw b Ethan Delargy 12 8 Alan Sewell ct Jason Marshall b Ethan Delargy 17 9 Aiden Cunningham lbw b Simon West 14 10 Nick Shelford ct Sam Harris b Simon West 0 11 George Halfhide not out 4 Extras 19 Total 146 Wickets all out Overs 38.2 Desborough Town CC - 1st XI 1 Simon Renshaw ct & b David Shelford 37 2 Ethan Delargy lbw b Matthew Nel 20 3 Jason Marshall b A Cunningham 20 4 Wayne Steed not out 31 5 Lee Pollard* not out 32 6 Adam King did not bat 7 Simon West did not bat 8 Sam Harris did not bat 9 Jamie Delargy did not bat 10 Sam Mofokeng did not bat 11 Kevin Meakin did not bat Extras 7 Total 147 Wickets 3 Overs 35.4

Finedon Dolben CC - 2nd XI v Isham CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 229 for 10 (45.3 overs) 234 for 9 (50 overs) Points 0 30 Isham CC - 1st XI 1 Tim Robinson ct Andy Daniels b Adam Denton 76 2 Chris Perkins b Ben Parker 13 3 Chris Harrison† ct Jack Parker b Ben Parker 40 4 Dean Adam ct Nick Brown b Tom Brett 5 5 Elliott James ct Phil Materna b Ben Parker 16 6 George Chudley* ct Nick Brown b Adam Denton 2 7 Jake Wilson not out 34 8 Brandon Hawker ct Nick Brown b Adam Denton 8 9 Ellery White b Adam Denton 0 10 Damien Conyard b Ben Parker 24 11 Andrew Law not out 1 Extras 15 Total 234 Wickets 9 Overs 50 Finedon Dolben CC - 2nd XI 1 Chris Todd* ct Brandon Hawker b Ellery White 10 2 Ewan Cox ct Ellery White b Andrew Law 26 3 Jack Parker b Dean Adam 37 4 Elliott West b Andrew Law 0 5 Andy Daniels ct Ellery White b Jake Wilson 41 6 Phil Materna ct Ellery White b Damien Conyard 54 7 Jack Carroll ct Chris Perkins b Jake Wilson 12 8 Tom Brett ct Chris Harrison b Dean Adam 2 9 Nick Brown lbw b Jake Wilson 23 10 Ben Parker b Damien Conyard 6 11 Adam Denton not out 0 Extras 18 Total 229 Wickets all out Overs 45.3

DIVISION ONE Stony Stratford CC - 1st XI v Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 131 for 10 (50.5 overs) 226 for 6 (55.0 overs) Points 0 22 Finedon Dolben CC - 1st XI 1 Greg Evans lbw b Mark Hulbert 18 2 Sean Davis ct Ben Arnold b Kamran Anwar 23 3 Callum Berrill not out 95 4 Shane Devoy ct G Simpson b Ben Arnold 25 5 Greig Hofbauer b Alex Strong 3 6 Drew Brierley ct Jarrod Pretorius b Kamran Anwar 22 7 Adam Nunn ct Alex Strong b Kamran Anwar 10 8 Chris Goode not out 12 9 George Parker did not bat 10 Primesh Patel did not bat 11 Will Sneath did not bat Extras 18 Total 226 Wickets 6 Overs 55 Stony Stratford CC - 1st XI 1 P Chandran ct Greig Hofbauer b Primesh Patel 15 2 James Pickles ct Callum Berrill b Will Sneath0 3 Sainath Ravikumar ct & b Shane Devoy 14 4 Jarrod Pretorius ct Greig Hofbauer b Adam Nunn 12 5 Graham Simpson ct Adam Nunn b Chris Goode 29 6 Mark Hulbert ct Callum Berrill b Shane Devoy 8 7 Prasanna Chandran b Shane Devoy 11 8 Kamran Anwar lbw b Shane Devoy 9 9 Alex Strong lbw b George Parker 15 10 Ben Arnold not out 5 11 Nick Allen* b George Parker 0 Extras 13 Total 131 Wickets all out Overs 50.5

DIVISION ONE Old Northamptonians - 2nd XI v Wellingbro’ Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 120 for 10 (42.3 overs) 93 for 10 (27 overs) Points 30 0 Old Northamptonians CC - 2nd XI 1 Thomas Hafil b Kyle Awbery 4 2 Jack Newton* ct Tom Ekins b J McDermott 24 3 Daniel Hill† b Kyle Awbery 2 4 William Heathfield b Ryan Awbery 2 5 David Heathfield ct Tom Ekins b Sam Owen 1 6 M J Maqsood ct Cameron Ross b Sam Owen 4 7 Phillip Evans ct Sam Owen b Tim Coleman 43 8 Nicholas Cooper ct J McDermott b Sam Owen 2 9 Aiden Fowkes ct Kyle Awbery b Tim Coleman 7 10 Zed Babar not out 8 11 Waqar Ali b Tim Coleman 0 Extras 23 Total 120 Wickets all out Overs 42.3 Wellingbro’ Town CC - 1st XI 1 Richard Curtis ct W Heathfield b Waqar Ali 16 2 Ryan Lovell ct Phillip Evans b Zed Babar 10 3 J McDermott ct Zed Babar b Waqar Ali 1 4 Darren Trotter ct Jack Newton b Waqar Ali 5 5 Connor Gates ct Aiden Fowkes b Waqar Ali 31 6 Tom Ekins st Daniel Hill b Waqar Ali 0 7 Cameron Ross b Aiden Fowkes 8 8 Tim Coleman ct W Heathfield b Waqar Ali 12 9 Kyle Awbery b Waqar Ali 0 10 Sam Owen lbw b Aiden Fowkes 3 11 Ryan Awbery not out 0 Extras 7 Total 93 Wickets all out Overs 27

DIVISION TWO Brigstock CC - 1st XI v Kettering Town CC - 1st XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 94 for 6 (50 overs) 146 for 10 (38.2 overs) DRAW Points 3 8 Kettering Town CC - 1st XI 1 Greg Munro not out 2 Pete Bevan† b Duncan Croker 3 Rhys Linnell lbw b Gurpal Singh 4 Theo Brooks ct Tashwin Lukas b Duncan Croker 5 Robert Parker ct D Cresswell b Tashwin Lukas 6 Tom Smith b Patrick Croker 7 Hallam Knapp lbw b Patrick Croker 8 Lewis James* not out 9 Liam Sayles did not bat 10 Sean Stokes did not bat 11 Matthew Cannon did not bat Extras 17 Total 268 Wickets 6 Overs 50 Brigstock CC - 1st XI 1 Damon Cresswell† lbw b Theo Brooks 2 Sat Singh* lbw b M Cannon 3 Patrick Croker b Sean Stokes 4 Tashwin Lukas b M Cannon 5 John Udall ct Unsure b Theo Brooks 6 Duncan Croker lbw b Theo Brooks 7 Gurpal Singh not out 8 Robert Pack not out 9 Hamish Gardner did not bat 10 John O’Grady did not bat 11 John Bamford did not bat Extras 2 Total 94 Wickets 6 Overs 50

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Great Oakley CC - 1st XI v Rushden Town CC - 2nd XI Saturday 30th May 2015 Score 131 for 5 (32.4 overs) 129 for 10 (37.4 overs) Points 20 0 Rushden Town CC - 2nd XI 1 Unsure ct Dale Jones b Lee Bell 32 2 Tom West ct Chris York b Aaron Bell 0 3 Sam Fowler† run out (Harry Toseland) 15 4 Jordan Baxter ct Harry Toseland b Lee Bell 0 5 Oliver Warwick ct Chris York b Lee Bell 0 6 C Nicholson ct Harry Toseland b Lee Bell 11 7 Anthony Jupp b Ryan Bell 4 8 James Rawlins* run out (Aaron Bell) 0 9 Tom Firm not out 30 10 Dominic Layram b Ryan Bell 4 11 Chris Law b Ryan Bell 11 Extras 22 Total 129 Wickets all out Overs 37.4 Great Oakley CC - 1st XI 1 Dale Jones b Chris Law 20 2 Alan York b Oliver Warwick 4 3 Lautaro Musiani b Chris Law 12 4 Lee Bell not out 53 5 Chris York ct Jordan Baxter b Chris Law 0 6 Darren Cullen ct Jordan Baxter b Chris Law 1 7 Ryan Bell* not out 16 8 Aaron Bell did not bat 9 Ashley York did not bat 10 Harry Toseland did not bat 11 Chris Bell did not bat Extras 25 Total 131 Wickets 5 Overs 32.4

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Glorious mudder!

LAST weekend, fitness fanatics took on a major challenge when they took part in the Tough Mudder obstacle course, staged at the Boughton estate near Kettering.

The military-style Tough Mudder events take place all over the country and across three continents and last week it was the turn of Midlandsbased participants to test their physical endurance, mental grit and team spirit in tackling world-class obstacles.

With participants’ supporters’ donations going to the Help for Heroes charity, this military-style extreme endurance test is 12 miles long, boasting 22 obstacles, and drew some 14,000 participants to

New deal for Tommy as Steelmen plan ahead

Corby Town’s preparations for their return to the Vanarama National League North are already well advanced. Manager Tommy Wright readily agreed to sign a new two year contract at the end of the successful 2014/15 campaign and he wasted little time in securing the services of skipper Cleveland Taylor, Supporters Player of the Year Paul Walker, top scorer Spencer Weir-Daley, penalty ace Greg Mills, local boy Connor Kennedy and

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midfield man Ben Milnes for another year.

Wright has also arranged some attractive pre-season games. These include a trip to Newcastle United to play their academy side on Tuesday 7th July and home matches against teams from Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 18th July and Leicester City on Saturday 1st August. The icing on the cake is the Steel Park Cup tournament which will see teams from Liverpool, PSV Eindhoven (Holland) and FC Porto (Portugal) in action over the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August.

Season tickets for 2014/15 have also been selling well with many supporters having taken advantage of the Early Bird scheme which allowed them to purchase their tickets at discounted prices up until the end of May. Report Dave Tilley

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crawl through mud, fire and icy water and over haystacks, greased walls and tangled wires. The course takes an average of three-and-ahalf hours to get round, although some people take much longer to complete the challenge.

And now, Tough Mudder isn’t just for adults. This year’s events all feature a Fruit Shoot Mini Mudder obstacle course – a one-mile course for children aged seven to 12 and 1.1m (3.5 feet) tall and over, testing their fitness and team-building over various obstacles with interesting names, such as Secret Agent Squeeze, Rumble Strip and Gooey Shoes for the glory of earning a Mini Mudder headband to wear with pride, just like the grown-ups!

AFC Rushden & Diamonds Manager Andy Peaks has begun his preparations for the forthcoming 2015-16 season.

One of his first tasks was to enter discussions with last season’s squad, and to date he has managed to get the commitment of the following players to remain with the club as they move up to Step 4. Matt Finlay, Sam Brown, Charlie Butt, Jake Gillingwater, Brad Harris, Adam Confue, Richard Bunting, Declan Rogers, Elliott Lamb-Johnson, Tommy Berwick, Tom Lorraine.

Russ Dunkley and Jason Turner have left the club, and AFC Rushden & Diamonds would like to thank both players for their efforts and contribution to recent successes.

Andy is continuing his discussions with other members of last season’s squad and further information on their status for next season will be published in due course.

Additionally AFC Rushden & Diamonds are able to advise that three additional players have agreed to join the club – Ollie Wilkinson, Dan Quigley and Dom Lawless.

Defender Ollie Wilkinson (27) joins from Bedford Town. Midfielder Dan

Quigley (25) joins from Kings Lynn Town. Striker Dom Lawless has joined from Newport Pagnell.

Two further players have been invited to join up with the Diamonds for pre-season training – Courtney Herbert from Cogenhoe United and Jason Kilbride from Peterborough Northern Star.

Speaking about the work to shape next season’s squad, Manager Andy Peaks noted the following “I am delighted that the majority of last season’s squad have committed to the club for next season.

“Ollie, Dan and Dom are great additions having all played at a higher level, I am sure they will fit right into the squad and will all provide great competition for places.

“I have kept an eye on Jason for a while, and Paul Lamb knows Courtney very well, so we want to have a good look at them in pre season with a view to signing on.

There may well be a couple more trialists as well.

“I can’t wait to get pre-season started and we are all looking forward to what is going to be a very exciting season” Report Hayden Pott

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LEADING THE TEAM: Hannah Barnes will ride in the 2015 Aviva Women’s Tour.

Local rider Hannah in Women’s Tour

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S Hannah Barnes will lead her UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team at the Aviva Women’s Tour this month, in a line-up also containing multiple World and Commonweath Games medalist Linda Villumsen.

UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling will return for the second edition of the Aviva Women’s Tour, led by Barnes who finished eighth overall in 2014, scoring top five finishes on both the opening and closing stages.

Villumsen will also return to British roads in the race, a year on from taking Commonwealth Games Gold in Glasgow in the Individual Time Trial.

Joining them in the line-up will be double New Zealand Road Race Champion Rushlee Buchanan and 2010 World Track Championship Bronze medallist and Katie Hall, who recently won the opening stage and finished fourth overall at the Amgen Tour of California.

Rounding out the six rider line-up is Coryn Rivera, runner-up at last week’s United States National Road Race Championships and fellow American Alexis Ryan, a former Under-23 Criterium Champion.

Commenting on the announcement, Rachel Heal, director Sportif for UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling said: “The Women’s Tour was a fantastic race to be a part of last year. The race showcased the excitement of women’s racing and the support from the fans lining the roads was absolutely incredible. UnitedHealthcare is excited to be returning for 2015, we’ve had a great season so far and the team will be firing on all cylinders in Britain.”

Fans will have their first chance to see the UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling team in the Aviva Women’s Tour team presentation, which will take place in Bury St Edmunds from 5pm on Tuesday June 16.

The third stage comes in Northamptonshire, from Oundle to Kettering before Stage Four on Saturday June 20 from Waltham Cross to Stevenage in Hertfordshire, and then the final leg through Buckinghamshire, the Chiltern Hills and Dacorum on Sunday June 21.

Highlights of each stage will be shown on ITV4 every evening during the race at 8pm.

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