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Credit card theft fleeces care worker of £590 WE live in an age when some people truly care for the people in their communities – and others care only for themselves.

Take, for example, the woman pictured here – who police are looking for. Officers say she and a male accomplice have fleeced a lowly-paid care worker of every penny she had in her bank account.

The man tricked his way into the old people’s home in Kettering where the care worker was employed. He pretended to be a delivery driver, got into the building’s laundry, found the care worker’s purse – complete with credit cards – took it and fled.

Minutes later, the Visa card from the purse was used at the Santander bank in High Street, Kettering, and police say the dark-haired woman in the CCTV image used the card to clear out the account of the £590 it contained.

Northamptonshire Police investigator, Bob Tillyer, said he hoped that CCTV images released by the Force would now help identify the woman:

“This was a heartless crime which saw somebody’s entire savings stolen. The money was also taken from the bank very quickly after the theft, so these people were clearly in no doubt about what they were planning to do.

“They went straight out of the care home to the bank to get the money out as quickly as possible.

“Fortunately, we have good quality CCTV images of the woman who withdrew the money, so we hope somebody who recognises her will come forward as soon as possible.”

The man stole the purse from the care home at about 12noon on Wednesday February 12. His female accomplice then stole the money from the bank at 12.36pm the same day.

Makes you want to weep, doesn’t it?

Anyone who recognises the woman in the photo, or who knows anything about this theft, can call the police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Stepping out for Sonia

EIGHT local women who all work at the Wilko store in Kettering, have raised £3,000 for Cransley Hospice, as a tribute to a colleague who tragically lost her battle with cancer.

Amber Boyle-Chong, Sharon Pethers, Maria Thurland, Vicky Enfield, Lynn Finlay, Kelly Harvey, Theresa Kerr and Kirsten McLean all took part in the Strictly Got to Dance competition at Wicksteed Park earlier this month, a charity fundraiser which pulled in £45,000 overall.

The Wilko team was taking part in memory of their friend, Sonia Fleming, who was cared for by the hospice’s nurses in her final days.

The dancers – who went by the name of ‘Wilko Waltzers’ – were taught by choreographer Liz Rogers and were competing against eight other local businesses for the title, Strictly Got to Dance Champion 2014.

The event, which was organised by Mash Dance Studio and Cransley Hospice, saw teams performing two dances in front of five judges and, despite not winning the competition – that prize went to the MJMs team – the Wilko Waltzers’ moves helped smash their fundraising target.

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LOCAL DID the recent sunny spell trick you out into the garden? How wonderful it was to feel that surprising warmth, albeit weak and, as it turned out, fleeting – delightful for an early spring treat, to top up our waning Vitamin D. Did you notice how much more smiley everyone was?

Fingers crossed April will bring more sunshine than showers, but when the sky is blue it’s so easy to forget the maxim ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May be out’ and start dragging garden furniture and tender plants out of hibernation a little too soon.

I note the doom-mongers have already warned of the awful effects of a long, dry summer (see page 21). How long do you think it will be before there are hosepipe bans instead of floodwater sandbags making the headlines?

You may wonder if we are the only nation on the planet that so easily forgets the changing seasons and thus is caught ‘with pants down’ and no plans for sudden extremes of temperature. But I recall a conversation I had some years ago with a snow-savvy Norwegian fellow who told me, with some exasperation, how his countrymen encounter “total mayhem and complete panic” when the white stuff falls for the first time each year. “It stops the traffic and everything grinds to a halt,” he said, shaking his head ruefully and adding: “We never learn.”

Sound familiar?

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VILLAGERS from Cottingham and Middleton are opposing an outline planning application to build 75 houses on the edge of their villages in the heart of the Welland Valley.

More than 100 villagers BEAUTY SPOT: Cottingham Parish Council chairman Owen attended a public meetDavison (right) and Middleton ing earlier this month Parish Council chairman Dryden to voice their concerns Phillipson on the Jurassic Way in about the effect a potenfront of the proposed developtial development would ment site, with the Grade 2* Cothave on them. tingham Hall in the background.

The application, submitted by Kiff and Troke Partnership, proposes a development of up to 75 executive houses in open countryside. The housing estate would back onto the Grade 2* listed Cottingham Hall and sit directly alongside the Jurassic Way between Cottingham and Middleton, a popular footpath that is used by ramblers and walkers.

The current landowner originally applied to build houses on the site in March 2006 but the application was rejected by Corby Borough Council – villagers are

hoping the latest application will also be rejected.

Owen Davison, chairman of Cottingham Parish Council, said: “There have been several small developments of new homes in the villages over the years and they’ve all been sensitively sited to blend in with the surrounding landscape and existing buildings, some of which date back to the 13th century. This proposal is for a large scale housing estate sited on a prominent, steep hillside that can be seen from miles around, so it would have a major impact on the character of both villages.

“Villagers are also concerned that our narrow roads simply could not cope with the increase in traffic that the development would bring. They’re overwhelmingly opposed to this application and we will do all we can to stop it happening.”

Dryden Phillipson, chairman of Middleton Parish Council, added: “The proposed site is outside the village ‘envelope’ and also sits within the Welland Valley – designated a Special Landscape Area by Corby Borough Council.

“As such, the proposal contravenes the planning guidelines. This application was inappropriate in 2006 and it’s inappropriate now.”

The two parish councils have formed a joint action group to fight the proposal.

Grants available for empty homes DO you own an empty property? Grants of up to £22,000 are now available to help owners get homes back into use.

After a successful bid for £880,000 of government funding, Corby Borough Council has moved forward with its plans to breathe life back into empty homes in Corby along with enlarging the scheme to convert commercial buildings into homes for local people.

There are currently around 252 empty properties in Corby, 78 of which are long-term empty properties (empty for longer than six months). The Empty Homes Grant will now enable Corby Borough Council to work with and support owners of some of these properties in order to get them back up to a decent standard to be let.

The council will give grants of up to £22,000 for works to be carried out in the properties highlighted as long-term empty homes, which can be both private and commercial properties. This will allow for up to 44 properties to benefit from the grant funding.

Corby Borough Council has already worked with several owners, initial surveys have been carried out, and works are due to start on some properties early next month.

The council has also identified some commercial opportunities in the town centre and is working with the owners to develop some high quality affordable housing in the heart of Corby.

Corby Borough Council’s lead member for housing, Bob Eyles, said: “What we need now is for

Targeting foreign gangs OFFICERS from Northamptonshire have been taking part in a national campaign to target foreign criminals on England’s roads.

Operation Trivium is held every year to target those who travel around Britain committing crimes.

The police operation focuses on foreign registered vehicles with the aim of tracking down travelling criminals and preventing their activities.

Such gangs are thought to be involved in shoplifting, fraud, metal theft and thefts from vehicles. Police officers from Romania, Lithuania and Poland have travelled to the UK to assist local

Retireds meet THE next meeting of Whitefriars Church Retireds Group, in Rushden, will be from 1.30pm on Friday April 4, when the guest speaker will be Pauline Sharp. She will discuss ‘Pauline’s collectables’ in the Bridge Community Office in the grounds of Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, NN10 9HX. Call John or Celia Underwood (01933 676989) for more details.

Speed Read The Force gets tough over criminals travelling around the county. police in tracking them down.

Sergeant Tony Hopkins, from Northamptonshire’s road policing unit, said: “During this campaign, officers from Northamptonshire carry out roadside checks to establish if the occupants of vehicles are wanted by the police in their home countries.”

The national policing lead for roads policing, Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, added: “The UK roads network is being used by criminals to carry out their misdeeds while avoiding detection.

“Their actions have a terrible impact on the communities they pass through and the businesses they target. This operation seeks to disrupt such activity by identifying perpetrators, detaining them and ultimately bringing them to justice.

“We are working with colleagues from Europe to identify, locate and tackle these gangs and use the best intelligence and resources we have to detect and prevent crime and bring those responsible to justice.”

more people to come forward with properties for the scheme.

“We are giving away free money so please come forward!”

For more information and to enquire about the grant funding, contact Corby Borough Council’s Empty Homes officer, Paul Palmer, on: 01536 464069 or email: paul. palmer@corby.gov.uk

It’s all Happenin!

CORBY’S Happenin’ Project is introducing a new youth group for the energetic youngsters of the area.

For £1, children between the ages of eight and 13 years old can go along to the Hazelwood Neighbourhood Centre every Thursday evening from 5.306.30pm to enjoy arts and crafts activities, football and more.

First entry is free, so spread the word!

Corby Borough Council’s lead member for Community, Cllr John McGhee, said: “Youth groups such as this are the perfect environment for any youngster and all are very welcome to come along and join the fun.”

For details, call Corby Borough Council’s Children and Young People’s development officer, Kevin Williams, on: 01536 464188 or email: kevin.williams@corby.gov.uk

Unprovoked attack

A 20-YEAR-old man was knocked to the ground and had a cigarette stubbed out on his face in an unprovoked attack in Nelson Street, Kettering on Monday March 10.

The man was walking from his house to a shop between 10.30am and 11am when was approached by two men he didn’t know who pushed him to the floor. They then punched him in the face, cutting his lip, and put a cigarette out on his forehead. He then escaped and ran home.

The two men were white and may have been from Eastern Europe. One was wearing a black cap. Witnesses can call the police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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A LARGE 120-year-old youth centre which had become run-down and in a very poor state of repair, has been gradually getting a major eco-friendly facelift – thanks to volunteers who have given up their time and labour, free, to breathe new life into the building.

The team of 12 young people who are on a Prince’s Trust team skills course, offered their help to Kettering’s Keystone Youth Centre which, since 2011, has been undergoing one of the largest volunteer-led makeover projects in the region and, arguably, the nation!

The building’s loft had never been insulated, most of the original windows were rotten, the old boilers simply didn’t work. Bringing it back to life was a mammoth task!

But local people took it on and the building has had a phased re- opening – the downstairs is open and St Andrew’s youth club sessions are running on Thursday nights. Work on the upstairs is ongoing and is expected to be completed in late April. Then it will be on to the large enclosed rear garden!

The Prince’s Trust team started out by raising more than £800 for materials by bag-packing in a local supermarket – they used the money to develop a ‘front of house’ re-development by creating a series of new raised beds, painting walls and gates and gardening.

Local firm Mick George also offered to help, initially by supplying two free skips.

Claire Armstrong from Mick George said: “We have supported Keystone with a large grant towards their amazing eco refurbishment project, but when we heard about what the Prince’s Trust team were to do in support, we were so impressed that helping further was a really easy decision.”

Dave Lane, one of the trustees at Keystone, said: “Although we have had more than 45 local people commit some 1,500 hours of work, we are first of all a youth facility and so it’s especially important when we get help like this from a group of young people.

“We are so appreciative of what they have done. They are a credit to themselves.”

One of the Prince’s Trust team said: “Young people out there are doing good things for the community, but there’s always some image of the ‘dodgy hoodie’ on the news – but we’re not all like that.

“Being part of the Prince’s Trust team has made me a much more confident person and I want to go into a business and give them the skills that I’ve got.”

The Keystone re-furbishment project – Fit for the Future – recently secured a £23,000 grant from Mick George through the Landfill Communities Scheme and £2,600 from Local Councillor Mick. This money will be for new kitchens and and the final completion of all the internal

Make an Easter date WITH the Easter holiday fast approaching, Corby Borough Council has a two-week programme of activities for locals to enjoy.

From Monday April 7 to Thursday 17th, Corby East Midlands International Pool will be offering various swimming lessons for all ages, plus Flip ‘n’ Fun and supervised diving sessions.

Corby Borough Council is also working in partnership with the Core Theatre – swimmers can return to dry land next door at the Corby Cube to watch one of the latest movies there. Keep your receipt from the swimming pool and watch the film being shown for £3.50 per child.

More details are here: www.corby.gov. uk/holidayactivities

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by Brambleside School, which raised £700, and members of St Andrew’s Church, who raised £540. Much of the work has been insulating the building and installing a new low energy, high tech heating system, plus new, cost-effective LED lighting.

Will this be the one of the best youth centres in the East Midlands, a true community effort? Go and have a look!

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DID you once work in the Stewarts and Lloyds/British Steel Corporation quarries or on the railway system and the workshops in Corby or north of the Welland?

If you did, you are invited to a reunion event on Saturday April 12, between 12noon and 5pm.

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There will be a free shuttle service on the Nene Valley Railway between Wansford and Yarwell on former Corby quarries diesel locomotives and a Nene Valley Railway steam train service from Wansford to Peterborough (NVR ticket fare will apply).

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Rothwell: seven arrests

A POLICE operation carried out in Rothwell on the morning of Wednesday March 19 resulted in seven people being arrested and a firearm and a quantity of drugs being seized by officers.

As part of a pre-planned operation, armed officers attended a site in Harrington Road, Rothwell at about 7am on Wednesday, March 19.

Superintendant Andy Cox, who led the operation, said: “This was a very successful operation which demonstrates our commitment to tackling drug-related activities and keeping the people of Northamptonshire safe.

“A firearm was recovered at the scene, as well as a stolen vehicle and a quantity of what is believed to be class A drugs. Seven arrests were made during the operation and investigations at the site are ongoing.”

To enable the operation, a number of roads in the area were closed.

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Police raid homes in two-day crackdown

POLICE in Kettering, Corby and Rothwell took part in a two-day operation earlier this month as part of an ongoing crackdown on burglary, vehicle crime and drugs.

Eleven search warrants were executed at properties in the towns on Wednesday March 12.

Seven people were arrested in connection with various offences, including possession of drugs and cannabis cultivation, and two people were given cannabis warnings. Officers also carried out disruption visits to a number of known offenders.

Meanwhile, local officers were also on patrol in various locations in Kettering, including Ise Lodge, Highfield Road, All Saints and Brambleside, looking out for homes and cars where doors and windows had been left unlocked. They were joined by local councillors and police cadets, who helped give out crime prevention advice to local residents.

The safer roads team carried out speed enforcement checks and 64 speeding tickets were given out. Nine motorists were also given tickets for not wearing a seatbelt.

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Uninsured or unroadworthy vehicles were also being targeted. On Wednesday 12th, officers from the specialist operations team were based in St James Industrial Estate in Corby, where they stopped 32 vehicles, seizing four that were found to have no insurance.

On Thursday 13th, police were joined by colleagues from Trading Standards, VOSA (Vehicle and Operators Services Agency), DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority) and Kettering Borough Council’s taxi licensing team, in a high-visibility operation at Northfield Retail Park, Northfield Avenue, Kettering. More than 40 vehicles were stopped and checked and drivers were given road safety advice.

Officers also visited local schools to give talks to students about the dangers and consequences of

getting involved in gun and knife crime.

Chief Inspector Chris Hillery, who led the operation, said: “These two days of targeted activity were part of our ongoing drive to reduce crime and help make Northamptonshire the safest place in the country.

“Drugs are linked to many other crimes, in particular burglary and vehicle crime, and officers carried out a number of successful warrants during the operation, with a number of arrests.

“This focus is ongoing and we are determined to keep up the pressure on those committing crime in our county and to bring offenders to justice.

“However, we can’t do this alone; public support is vital and I would ask anyone who has any knowledge or suspicions of those who might be involved in crime, to call us, in confidence.

“Even if you think it’s not important, it could be the final piece of information we’re looking for.”

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

Donate to eggcellent cause!

AN EGGcellent plan to raise money for charity has been hatched by Corby Borough Council in the run-up to Easter.

The Corby Health and Fitness Team is now running an Easter Egg Amnesty which will give members of the public the chance to receive a free induction at the gym when signing up for a membership – all you have to do is simply donate an Easter Egg! All eggs donated will go to the Corby Foodbank to give families across the borough the equal chance to have a happy Easter.

Take along an Easter egg to the Corby East Midlands International Pool or Lodge Park Sports Centre when you sign up for your membership and this will entitle you to a

free induction.

Corby Borough Council’s lead member for Community, Cllr John McGhee, said: “Easter is just one of the holidays we celebrate that can prove to be an expensive time.

“We all know that the most enjoyable part of Easter, particularly for the young ones, is of course, to indulge in as much chocolate as possible!

“The Corby Foodbank is a fantastic charity which helps families all year round and I am pleased we are helping them to achieve this in the run-up to Easter.

“I hope to see lots of residents flocking into our leisure facilities armed with an egg to donate to a wonderful cause.”

Social care: changes due CHANGES to the way Northamptonshire County Council assesses adult social care customers when determining the level of contribution they must make were agreed at a cabinet meeting earlier this month.

The council is set to update the current financial assessment policy for community based adult social care customers, and to also revise the existing transport policy.

The council reports that the new policies will be introduced from the beginning of April to put in place a fairer approach to the way people are assessed to identify the amount of money they are required to contribute towards their social care costs, including the cost of transport services.

Financial assessment policy The current financial assessment model for adult social care offers banded charging to some customers and a full financial assessment to others.

This approach means that when deciding the level of contribution they must make to their care costs, some people have all of their sources of income taken into account, while others only have their benefits taken into account.

The new policy, known as the Fair Contributions policy, will remove the current banded charging system, so that all customers receive a full financial assessment instead.

This means that all customers, both existing and new, will be assessed in the same way.

The Fair Contributions policy will ensure that when financially assessing people, all personal circumstances and disability-related expenses are taken into account so that the outcome will fully reflect the individual’s ability to contribute towards the cost of their care.

The new policy will also put greater emphasis on the active role that finance officers will take in ensuring people receive all the welfare benefits they are entitled to.

Transport policy The current transport policy was last revised in 2010 and set the amount a person has to contribute for their transport at £4 per day, regardless of the number of journeys or the cost of the transport package.

This flat-rate policy does not take into consideration factors including the individual’s ability to use other transport such as free bus passes or friends and family, or whether they have access to transport-related funding, for example, through their disability benefit.

As a result, people who have very different costs associated with their transport provision and very different financial circumstances are all paying the same flat-rate amount.

The new transport policy will remove the flat-rate fee and instead make transport part of the new Fair Contributions policy, making it subject to the same assessment process as other social care costs.

Cabinet member for adult social care Councillor Suresh Patel said: “A review of our charging policies is long overdue; we are one of the last authorities to still use banded charging plus we need to make sure we are ready for the Care Bill.

“We have been consulting on these plans since December and we have used this feedback to help us make a final decision on the way forward.

“The new Fair Contribution policy and new transport policy will bring our assessment process up to date and ensure we have a fair and equitable system in place for everyone.”

All new customers will be assessed using the new policies that will be in place from April.

Also from April 1, a rolling programme of reassessments using the new policies will begin for existing customers. It is expected that all 4,800 customers will have been reassessed by March 2015.

FEEL THE FORCE: Above, officers out and about with the mobile police station in Kettering, and during their traffic operation in Northfield Avenue, Kettering, earlier this month – targeting uninsured and unroadworthy vehicles.

Wend your way to Waendel ADVANCE bookings are now available for those aiming to take part in the annual Waendel Walk – which attracts walkers from around the world.

The 35th International Waendel Walk takes place in Wellingborough over the weekend of May 9-11 and early registrations are on offer until Thursday 8 May 8.

The Waendel Walk, the only event of its kind in the UK, begins on the evening of Friday May 9 with the two friendship walks of 5km and 10km. They are followed by a weekend of different routes throughout the borough, ranging from 5km up to a marathon-distance 42km.

Cllr Peter Morrall, chairman of Wellingborough Council’s community committee, said: “I’ve been involved in the Waendel Walk for more than 30 years now and, over that time, I’ve seen it grow hugely in popularity and size. What we now have is a truly international event, attended by four or five thousand walkers from every corner of the globe, including as far away as China and Japan, as well lots of people from much closer to home.

“We’re always told how much everyone enjoys taking part in the walks, not only because they’re safe and very professionally organised, but also because of the stunning countryside that so many of them pass through. Even people from right here in Wellingborough are often amazed to be exploring the beautiful scenery we have right here on our doorstep.

“The Waendel Walk also has such a positive effect on our local economy – with hotels, guest houses and shops all getting a big boost in trade.

It’s a perfect opportunity to showcase to people all over the world what our borough has to offer.”

Pre-booking to take part in the Waendel Walk is cheaper and avoids queuing on the day. It is available at The Castle’s website: www.thecastle.org. uk/waendel until Thursday May 8, after which people will have to register in the main hall of The Castle.

More information about the Waendel Walk, including details of route information and start times, is available on Wellingborough Council’s website: www.wellingborough.gov.uk/waendel

Burglars punched woman six times A WOMAN who confronted burglars who broke into her home and tried to steal two of her family’s cars was repeatedly punched in the face.

The incident happened about 5pm on Friday March 14 when two men tried to force open the side door of a house in Neale Avenue, Kettering.

They then went to the rear of the house and got into the property through the back door.

Once inside, they took the keys to two cars.

But the woman, who was in the house with her daughter, confronted the men and was punched six times before her attackers ran off into Hallwood Road, without taking the car keys.

Both men were white, slim and in their early 20s.

One was just under 6ft and the other was slightly shorter with short dark hair.

Police are calling for witnesses to this incident or anyone with information to call them on: 101 or to ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Thief dropped cash

A THIEF stole money from Raunds Post Office in Brook Street – but dropped a lot of it as he fled the scene.

The man, who was white and in his late 40s or early 50s with short grey hair, went into the post office just after 2pm on Tuesday March 11.

He pointed a plastic bag at staff in the shop in MEMBERS and friends of the Chirpy Chicks an attempt to convince them he had a weapon, Pre-school in Gretton will be holding their an- and demanded money. nual Easter Bonnet Parade next month.

After he took an amount of cash, he ran out of Onlookers are invited to wave the children on the shop, but dropped a lot of the stolen money as they parade on Friday April 4, leaving from the in Brook Street. He stopped to pick some of it up, school at 9.15am and along Kirby Road to arrive at but ran away in the direction of the Methodist Gretton Village Hall at 9.30am for refreshments, a Church before he could retrieve it all. raffle, a cake stall, children’s portrait photographer Witnesses should call police on: 101 or and a singsong by the youngsters. All welcome.

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111.

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Hospital granted £400k for maternity ward KETTERING General Hospital has been granted almost £400,000 from national modernisation funds to improve its maternity services.

It has won £200,000 from the Department of Health’s Improving Maternity Care Settings Fund to upgrade the bathrooms and showers in its maternity ward and to provide ensuite bathrooms in its labour suite.

And it will receive £195,127 from the NHS England Nursing Technology Fund to introduce a new information technology system that will give midwives, doctors and families a better, more up-to-date overview of all their health care.

The maternity refurbishment works will begin in late spring/ early summer and will take several

months. The new technology will be up and running by August 2014.

Head of midwifery and nursing, Eilish Crowson, said: “We are delighted that our bids to these two improvement funds have been successful and the resulting investment will bring some significant benefits for local families using our maternity services.

“While new mums and their families very much appreciate the care they get from our midwifery team, we know from user feedback that our facilities let us down.

“While we make sure everything is clean and tidy, our maternity and labour wards are dated and definitely not as modern as we would like them to be.”

The £200,000 from the Depart-

ment of Health’s Improving Maternity Care Settings Fund will be used to upgrade the hospital’s 33-bed maternity ward – Rowan Ward – with: • New shower rooms and a bathroom with disability access.

• Refurbished toilets and washbasins with improved windows to create more natural light.

The labour suite will receive, depending on more detailed costing work, ensuite bathroom facilities in two or three labour rooms. The trust already has ensuite facilities in three labour rooms, but at the moment the other three have adjoining facilities.

Eilish said: “This will be a major improvement to the bathroom, toilet and shower facilities in the maternity unit and will make them much more modern and private, enabling a

better experience of our service.”

The £195,127 bid to the Nursing Technology Fund will enable the hospital to set up a secure software system that will be able to be accessed by laptop computers.

This will enable basic details of a mum’s care journey to be kept electronically so that midwives, or doctors, can see exactly what has happened in each individual case.

Eilish said: “Within the hospital, midwives on the ward areas will have a secure laptop on a trolley which they can take to mum’s bedside and input things like daily reviews, medication, or discharge information, directly into the electronic system.

“They can also see the previous results in these areas. The new system will mean our community midwives

will be able to take a secure laptop and printer with them when they see women at home or in a community setting.

“They will be able to print off the visit summary so that mums have a hard copy of the visit, instantly, to go into their copy of their notes.

“Overall this will mean both midwives – and local families – will have very up-to-date information about the care being provided by the hospital and it will make it much easier for midwives to answer questions that families may ask of them.

“It will also help us to reduce duplication of effort – eg. writing something down first and then later inputting it into a computer – which will help us to free up more staff time for caring for people.”

Get set to spring clean St George brings the dragon Letterbox fire MORE than 15 groups across East Northamptonshire are all set to host litter-picks where they live, work and play, thanks to the loan of equipment by the local council.

From Deenethorpe to Stanwick, residents are getting together to litter-pick paths, verges and play areas in a bid to improve the local environment.

East Northamptonshire Council waste management is supplying these groups with litter grabbers, gloves, bags and a volunteer briefing to share with helpers before they get started. It covers the boundaries of the clean up area, health and safety risks, first aid arrangements and what to do in case of an emergency.

And, once these groups have completed their clean-up, the team will collect all the equipment and the bags of litter. In return, the council asks for a photo of the day and

details of how many people attended, how many bags of litter were collected and any weird and wonderful finds.

Cllr Glenn Harwood MBE, chairman of the waste and recycling party, said: “We are often approached by local people asking for council support in clearing up their area and we’re always happy to help.

“Community litter-picks are a great way of fostering better community relations, improving a local environment and instilling some pride. Together, we can make a difference and help keep streets and roadsides smart.”

To book equipment for your community clean-up, call: 01832 742055. Be aware that the equipment is loaned on a first come, first served, basis so the council can’t guarantee that every group will get the equipment they need for their chosen date.

Labour candidate selected

LABOUR Party members in Kettering have selected Rhea Keehn (pictured) as their Parliamentary Candidate to take on Conservative MP, Philip Hollobone, at the General Election in May 2015.

She said: “It is a great honour to have been selected by local members to stand as their candidate. It is a huge responsibility, but one that I am looking forward to.

“I was born and raised in the county, so what happens here matters to me. One of my top priorities will be to fight for greater investment in our high streets to stimulate our economy and create more jobs and opportunities for young people.

I also intend to challenge this Government on their record and expose exactly what they are doing to our communities.”

John Padwick, chairman of Kettering Labour Party, added: “Rhea will make a great MP and has the determination and spirit to stand up for the people of Kettering and the surrounding area in these difficult times.”

Teenager hit in the face A TEENAGED boy was punched by a man who threatened to steal his mobile phone.

The 14-year-old was walking from Bakehouse Lane towards Preston Court in Burton Latimer when he was called over by a group of two men and one woman.

One of the men asked the boy to show him his phone. When he saw it was an old model, the man said: “If it had been a Blackberry, we would have robbed you.”

He then punched the boy in the face.

All of the gang were white and aged about 18.

One of the men was between 5ft 8in and 5ft 9in. He was wearing a baseball cap, a light blue Adidas jacket with a white logo on the back and dark blue jeans.

The second man was slim and over 5ft 9in.

The woman was shorter than 5ft 8in.

She had shoulder-length black hair and was wearing dark clothes.

The incident happened some time between 7.10pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday February 26.

Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with any information, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

Schoolboy approached POLICE are appealing for information following a suspicious incident that happened on Monday March 17 at about 8.40am in Knox Road, Wellingborough.

A 15-year-old boy was walking to school and was approached by two men in a blue car. They asked him if he’d like a lift, but he declined and ran away.

If you have any information about the incident, call police on: 101 and ask for Wellingborough CID. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.

THERE will be a dragon strolling round Rushden High Street on Saturday April 26 – mark the date in your diary to go along and check it out!

Actually, it is all part of Rushden Town Council’s events committee organising another St George’s Day spectacle. The celebration will take place from 11am-3pm in the centre of High Street and the town’s now famous dragon will arrive at around 11.15am.

St George (alias Sir Lupin of Pipwithers) will be on hand to tame the mighty beast and entertain

the crowds.

There will be a complete programme of entertainment throughout the afternoon with music provided by the Raunds Temperance Band. The famous Pinxton puppets will perform at 11.45am, 1pm and 2.15pm. Clog dancers Hips and Haws will be on stage 12.30-1pm and the ever-popular maypole dancers from Alfred St School will show their skills at 12noon.

Throughout the afternoon, free face painting will also be available and, if you’re lucky, you may get a ticket for some free bangers and mash!

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THREE women tried to set fire to post hanging out of a letterbox in Corby between 10.30pm and 11pm on Monday March 17.

The incident happened in Snatchill Close, Corby.

Fortunately, the fire burned out before it could take hold.

Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with any information, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or ring Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Landmark under scrutiny A PROPOSAL for change of use of a Kettering landmark is being watched with interest by the town’s Civic Society.

Borough council planners have received a planning application for 56 Stamford Road, Kettering (NN16 8LJ) – now Zen Spice, but formerly The Buccleuch Hotel – to change to residential use.

A spokesman for the civic society said: “An important part of our work is keeping an eye on

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planning applications and this is one we have written to Kettering Borough Council to object to. Built around 1890, the Buccleuch Hotel has established itself as a key landmark in the Stamford Road area. The hotel more recently has become a restaurant.

“The design of the building is particularly individual and should be retained. Kettering Civic Society is content with a change from its present use to a residential one, but the building would require careful conversion and extension to a residential use.

“There has been strong local comment voiced to the society regarding the importance the building plays in the street scene in that part of Kettering.

“The request is that the present outline application be either withdrawn or refused.”

STREET SCENE: Left, the doorway of the historic Buccleuch Hotel and (left) the building on Stamford Road, approaching the town.

Wanted! Even more food, please DESPITE widespread generosity, there are still some days when the East Northants Community Services Food Supply runs out of food.

For anyone wanting to help, the ‘shopping list’ of requested items includes milk (UHT or powdered), sugar, tea and coffee, cartons of fruit juice, soup, pasta sauces, sponge puddings, rice pudding, tins of custard, fruit and tomatoes, vegetables, tinned potatoes, cereals, dried pasta, rice or noodles, baked beans, kid-

ney beans, biscuits or snack bars, tinned meat or fish, jams/marmalades and spreads, toilet rolls, shower gels, toothpaste, shaving foam and soap.

Can you help?

Paul Holland (food co-ordinator for the East Northants Community Services) has more details and will also gratefully receive any gifts of money to buy any of the items on the list. Call him on: 01933 353946.

Thank you.

CORBY smokers are paying the price of their expensive habit after being successfully prosecuted by Corby Borough Council for dropping their cigarette butts. The council is cracking down hard on litter bugs and has declared ‘zero tolerance’ on all forms of rubbish thrown in the streets.

Sian Owens of Stephenson Way, Corby, was prosecuted but failed to attend her hearing in January. She was found guilty in her absence for dropping a cigarette on Elizabeth Street.

Ms Owens was fined £100, ordered to pay Corby Borough Council’s costs of £150 and also received a £20 victim surcharge.

Oksana Marcinkeviciute of Beanfield Avenue, Corby, was prosecuted but failed to attend her hearing in January. She was found guilty in her absence for committing the same offence. Ms Marcinkeviciute was fined £100, ordered to pay Corby Borough Council’s costs of £150 and also received a £20 victim surcharge.

Amy Justice of Portree Walk, Corby, was prosecuted for the same offence on George Street. She pleaded guilty by letter and failed to attend her hearing. Ms Justice was found guilty and fined £37, ordered to pay Corby Borough Council Council’s costs of £50 and a £20 victim surcharge.

Corby Borough Council’s lead member for Environment, Cllr Paul Beattie, said: “Corby Borough Council is committed to keeping our borough clean and, hopefully, successful prosecutions like this will prove to residents that there will be zero tolerance for those who litter the streets with cigarettes or any form of litter.

“As a council, we are continuing to crack down on litter bugs and have been running high impact campaigns such as the Pick…nic events and have upcoming plans for patrol enforcements in hotspot areas.”

BID to bring more fun and business to town centre Speed Read Five more years of events are planned if team is re-elected.

WELLINGBOROUGH will get five more years of action-packed events if a team charged with promoting the town centre gets re-elected.

The town’s Business Improvement District (BID) stages promotions and events and is up for reelection for a new five-year term during April.

The organisation, through its Discover Wellingborough campaign, has been at the heart of a change in fortunes in the town centre with shoppers reporting an improved shopping experience in a survey.

John Cable, BID manager, said: “There has been a constant stream of events, promotions and activities which have all given people reasons to visit Wellingborough town centre.

“Events like the Medieval Festival and The Beach have brought a new lease of life to Wellingborough, showcasing our great town

centre to thousands of visitors and giving our people more reasons to support their local traders. “ We l l i n g borough with the BID has given the town a major boost. We now have the opportunity to build on what we have achieved and guarantee another five years of a busy town centre.”

As well as the high-profile events paid for by the BID, including the Medieval Festival, The Beach and Christmas lights switch-on, it also provides a website directory, mobile phone discount app and the recent Little Book of Offers.

More than 120 businesses use the recycling services provided for by the BID, which represents

Taking treasure to centre BACK in the year 2000, the most important archaeological finds of the Late Iron Age in Britain was discovered near Hallaton in Leicestershire.

The findings were named the Hallaton Treasure and are now being exhibited at the Corby Heritage Centre.

The Hallaton Treasure

consists of more than 5,000 Iron Age and Roman coins, along with a Roman cavalry parade helmet, mysterious silver objects and the remains of hundreds of pigs.

The exhibition enables local people to discover more about these fascinating finds and to learn the interpretations of

MUSIC TO OUR EARS: Medieval musicians entertained in Wellingborough town centre last July (above). Left, John Cable hopes more events will be staged in and around the town. an average saving of £520 annually, much lower than their BID contributions.

Neil Waite, owner of Captain Neil’s Toy Chest, in High Street, added: “I’m all for the BID because it has made a huge difference to the town.

“My customers were all talking about the Medieval Festival and The

the treasure from those who actually found it.

Corby Borough Council’s heritage champion, Cllr John McGhee, said: “Corby is proud to have its very own Heritage Centre, where not only can we explore the fascinating facts of Corby’s past, we can also educate our residents

on the history in places outside of the borough. Come along and learn some fun facts that you never knew about the amazing Hallaton Treasure.”

The Corby Heritage Centre is open Monday to Friday from 1-4pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm. Entry to the exhibition is free.

Beach. Without these events the town would have been dead – they brought a bit of life to Wellingborough.”

Paul Thompson, owner of Mobile Radio Services, in High Street, added: “The BID helps us with recycling and as far as the town centre is concerned it does an excellent job in raising the profile through events and promotions.”

Have a say on health

AN opportunity to find out about the Better Care Fund for Northamptonshire is being held in Kettering on Monday March 31 and people are asked to go and have their say.

Taking place at the Kettering Conference Centre, Thurston Drive (NN15 6PB), from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, the speaker will be Joe Apea – Health Partnerships Programme leader at Northamptonshire County Council.

To attend, call Healthwatch Northamptonshire on: 01604 893636.

Faith group sets up ‘Big Society’ site A NEW website has been launched to promote Christian social action in Northamptonshire.

Andrew Presland, secretary of the East Northants Faith Group and of the Peterborough Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship, reports that the ‘Big Society’ site – www.dirty-hands.co.uk – is everexpanding: “So far, the site contains 35 pages covering a range of material spread across nine menu options – and it’s growing all the time. We’re planning to put more pictures on the site soon and, hopefully, some video clips.

“We hope that people find it useful, both for promoting their own project or organisation and for finding out about others.”

Swivel for ABBA!

ORGANISERS of The Swivel Club – a charity presenting regular entertainment at the Rushden Town Bowling Club (NN10 6AN), is billing their next event – featuring ‘Revival’ – as being ‘unlike any other ABBA tribute act your have ever seen’!

The spectacular show is supported by ‘Back Beat’ and tickets are £15 each (licensed bar and food on site). Join the fun on Saturday April 19, 8pm-12midnight.

Tickets are available from: www.swivelclub. com or telephone Walt: 07984 266649, Mick: 07872 481080 or the bowls club: 01933 312680.

Find an Easter egg

AN Easter egg hunt is to be held on Easter Monday, April 21, from 11am until 12noon – or until all the eggs have been found – at Kettering Bowls Pavilion, the Friends of Rockingham Road Pleasure Park report.

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Dishing up support for fund Confidence rises among county’s exporters

GRETTON Village Hall is the venue for a monthly lunch again on Tuesday April 1, from 12.30pm – £4 per serving.

All food is freshly prepared and there is a good choice.

An optional raffle is also held and all proceeds of the event

support the village hall repair fund.

The organisers welcome residents, ramblers, cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend.

Further details are available via Liz Watt, on: 01536 772328.

Farm machinery stolen POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the theft of two pieces of highvalue farm machinery in Rushden sometime on Saturday March 8.

Two high-value Kubota diggers had been hired from Woodford Tool and Plant Hire near Daventry and were stored next to the derelict pet-

rol station in The High Street, Rushden. They were due to be collected by the hire company from this location, but disappeared.

One of the diggers is black and orange, the other white and orange. Call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

THE value of goods shipped abroad from Northamptonshire more than doubled last month, according to figures released by the county’s chamber of commerce.

The results are based on documentation issued by Northamptonshire Chamber, whose chief executive, Paul Griffiths, said: “What’s interesting is there’s been a slight

Latest export statistics show:

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In February 2014, Northamptonshire Chamber received 1,225 applications for export documentation to send goods to worldwide destinations. This equates to £43.8 million in the value of goods going out of Northamptonshire.

In February 2013, Northamptonshire Chamber received 1,092 applications for export documentation to send goods to worldwide destinations. The value of those goods was £20.1million.

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increase in the number of export documentation requests received in February compared to the same month last year, which equates to a 12 per cent rise.

“However, the value of goods being sent abroad has more than doubled last month.

“As a chamber, we enable companies to secure the necessarily paperwork to enable their goods to leave Northamptonshire and be delivered overseas.

“These results indicate that Northamptonshire exporters are becoming increasingly confident in taking their products GOODS NEWS: Paul Griffiths, chief executive of overseas which Northamptonshire Chamber. has been reflected in our Quarterly Economic Surveys.”

As an accredited issuer of export documentation, Northamptonshire Chamber is

Still afraid of the ‘mouse’? Busker’s takings stolen THOSE who are still unsure about using computers and the internet are welcomed to go along to a free ‘spring online’ event, being organised by Age UK Northamptonshire.

The local event is on Friday April 4, 10am-12noon at Wellingborough Library, Pebble Lane (NN8 1AS).

With volunteers available to help, there will be a chance to learn about browsing the

net to research family history, plan trips, learn games, store photographs, email and shop online as well as how to use social media.

Around seven million people have never used the internet and, of those, six million are over 55. Kate Kingston, Age UK Northamptonshire, said: “We hope as many as possible will come along and give digital technology a go. To book a place, call: 01604 629595.”

A BUSKER had his entire day’s takings stolen as he walked back to his car at the end of a successful day.

The guitarist had been playing in Wellingborough town centre on Saturday March 15.

After finishing playing, he returned to his car in the Swansgate car park between 3.45pm and 4.10pm.

Before he could get into his car, he was approached by a man and a woman.

The man accused him of ‘taking his spot’ and grabbed the bag containing

the money he had made that day.

The man was black, aged between 25 and 30, slim and about 6ft tall.

He was wearing sports clothes and a baseball cap.

The woman he was with was shorter and in her early to mid-20s. She had a silver piercing on her face.

Witnesses to this incident, or anyone with any information, are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously: 0800 555 111.

Speed Read Northamptonshire’s exports doubled to £44million last month, year-onyear, report shows. the only organisation in the county that is authorised to issue documents required to send goods abroad.

They can range from issuing certificates of origin, ATA Carnets (passports for clearing goods through customs in the countries that are part of the ATA Carnet scheme) and movement certificates and much more.

For more information, visit the International Trade page, here: www.northantschamber.co.uk

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Responding to the recent Budget statement from the Chancellor, Northamptonshire Chamber’s Paul Griffiths said: “The package of measures announced by the Chancellor in his fifth budget goes a long way to supporting businesses growth and investment.

“It is right that the Government should focus on creating jobs and investing in the future. By extending the grant to support 100,000 extra apprenticeships, more smaller companies will be encouraged to take on fresh talent.

“We also need a budget which is on the side of exporters and manufacturers and these business-friendly announcements are a step in the right direction and will hopefully encourage more companies in Northamptonshire to consider exporting and continue making products.

“All-in-all, we welcome the Chancellor’s budget. However, what businesses need is a long-term plan that will help rebuild the economy and get it moving so it’s back on track.”

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Lady in Grey and the face at the window I RECENTLY decided to pop over to East Carlton Park for a cream bun and coffee and to take some pictures of the Peter Leadbeater ‘Chainsaw Sculptings’.

I got what I went for and some great shots of mushroom fungi, squirrels and a tiny wren. The pond was full with rainwater and slow red kites flew overhead. I like to visit Carlton Park out of season when it’s quieter.

As I passed by the grand house, the third one built on those same foundations, I decided to knock on the door and ask for permission to take a few pictures of the outside of the building, hoping I might be able to blag my way up onto the roof for some better shots, but the main gates were padlocked and a rusty sign said Private Property.

It had started raining and my dessert boots were covered in mud, so I decided to pop off a few shots anyway, assuming no-one was at home (and hoping no-one would mind). This impressive building was owned by the third hall owner, Sir John Palmer, and he commissioned John Johnson to design this hall with its beautiful red brick in the style of a French chateau, replacing the previous Palladian house of 1778.

East Carlton Park has extensive grounds (102 acres) with a stunning view over the Welland Valley. It sits about two miles west of Corby and, like Rockingham Castle, has a Leicestershire postcode although it is administered by Corby Council. The hall is now privately owned and is a grade

EGG: a cracking exhibition!

HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based local history lover, Tom Bingham – well-known for his connection to the arts and for his hand-made guitars – got a little more than he bargained for when he visited a local landmark.

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Returning home with my cache of ‘memory cards’, I uploaded them onto my laptop, then decided which of my masterpieces to keep and which to bin. The shots of the trees in the park were amazing, such variation, and the chainsaw-sculpted follies were excellent, but when it came to the East Carlton Hall photographs I was somewhat surprised by what I saw in one of the pictures.

I am not a believer in ghosts or aliens and was very curious at what looked like a woman staring out of the middle window – and when I zoomed in, apart from the obvious pixellation, that’s what it appeared to be. And, anyway, the place was locked up – why the padlocked gate if someone was at home?

Curious, I searched the web and came across a ‘Lady in Grey’ article from a few years back. She apparently threw herself from the balcony after a tiff with her lover. She has been seen on several occasions, especially on summer evenings wafting about the place in a ghost-like

THE THIRD HALL ON THE SITE: Above, historic East Carlton Park, which features curious sculptures (left and below left). Among the pictures Tom Bingham took was the one below (zooming in, hence the pixellation) which appears to show a mysterious face at the window. Was it rain, playing tricks?

Someone at home even though the place was closed up? A picture on the wall inside? Or something more ghostly . . . ?

manner.

But this was Thursday March 7, at 3pm – broad daylight. I can only assume someone was at home looking out the window, or, maybe, it’s a picture hanging on the wall inside the room . . . or maybe it was condensation playing tricks on the window – after all, it was raining slightly.

When I think back, maybe the gates being padlocked wasn’t such a bad thing after all.

You decide!

EASTER EGGS-HIBITION: EGG stands for East (Sir Alfred), Gotch (T.C.) and Gash (W. B.) – our local artistic talent!

KETTERING’s most prominent painters – East, Gotch and Gash, whose initials spell EGG – are the focus of an exhibition running throughout Easter and beyond.

‘EGG – A view into the past’ is showcasing work from Sir Alfred East, T.C. Gotch and W.B. Gash at the Alfred East Art Gallery until May, to celebrate the borough’s most famous artists.

The exhibition will display late Victorian and early Edwardian British art, in contrast with modern day artwork in the upcoming the open14 exhibition.

At EGG, you’ll find the first masterpiece that was donated to the people of Kettering, ‘Midland Meadows’ by Sir Alfred East, and the wellknown and beloved piece ‘The Exile’ by T.C. Gotch.

EGG will be a fascinating window in to the beginnings of art in Kettering. There will be activities designed especially for children, so take them along to embrace the ‘egg-cellent’ artwork we have in Kettering and to

make their own art.

Valerie Hitchman, head of community services, said: “Once again, we bring Kettering’s most renowned artists together in an exhibition which includes some of our visitors’ favourites. The exhibition is exciting for the gallery as the artwork was made and mastered in our borough. The exhibition is a stunning showcase of fine art from the 19th and 20th centuries.”

Councillor Jan Smith, Kettering Borough Council’s portfolio holder for community and culture said: “This exhibition showcases the skill of previous generations in iconic artwork.

It is so exciting to see Kettering’s artists on display and I hope inspires others to explore and enjoy art and have a fantastic family day out.”

Entries to exhibitions are free. For more information call: 01536 534 219, go to: www.kettering.gov.uk/ museums or email: museum a n d g a l l e r y@ k e t te r i n g . gov.uk

‘Grand Charity Social & Dance’ th

Friday, May 9 : 7.30 ‘til 11.00 at The Grampian Club, Patrick Road, Corby, NN18 9NT In aid of the Rotary International ‘STOP POLIO NOW’ Campaign

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Socialise Dance Chat Enjoy SOMETHING for EVERYONE

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AT the Heritage Centre in the covered coach house and stables, there is a display featuring the history of Corby and the development of the iron and steel industry (above). Upstairs on the first floor, there are craft workshops and there is a sand pit and children’s play area, picnic area, play equipment for disabled children, toilets etc.

Well worth a visit (with or without a ghost!).

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Schools given forensic anti-theft kits

LUNCH BREAK: The Corby and Kettering air cadets and staff stop to ‘refuel’ while enjoying the glorious sunshine at Stanion Church.

Walking on sunshine!

THE sun came out on Sunday March 9, just as cadets from 422 (Corby) Squadron and 1101 (Kettering) Squadron had donned their walking gear to take part in a Day Walk in preparation for their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award.

The cadets were split into three teams and given a map, compass and route card for the 13.8km route they would be walking.

The trek started at the Squadron Head-

quarters, taking them through Stanion, Brigstock, Weldon and then back to headquarters in St Marks Road, Corby.

The weather remained bright and sunny throughout the day and cadets were able to put into practice all the theory they had learned in the classroom.

Civilian instructor David McArthur, 422 Squadron, said: “The teams worked really well and we can already see some great potential in them, going forward for their Bronze DofE awards.”

LOCAL police are rollingout a crime prevention programme to schools across the county in a bid to thwart thieves and raise awareness among youngsters.

Officers are visiting primary and secondary schools to provide crime prevention advice, as well as introduce the forensic marking solution SelectaDNA. SelectaDNA is a liquid solution that is placed onto goods such as iPads, laptop computers and cameras, forensically marking them.

Each school is being given a kit containing the solution, which will be used to mark their valuable items.

The solution contains a synthetic DNA that can be used to identify the registered owner. Each school will have their own, unique solution, which also includes microdots, which contain the reference code for that school.

The microdots can instantly help police to identify stolen property and its rightful owner, with the use of a simple microscope.

The force agreed to provide the kits to schools across the county following a number of burglaries at the start of the year, in which iPads were stolen.

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Sovereign states join hands FLAGS were raised across the region earlier this month when the firstever Commonwealth Day – March 10 – was marked nationwide.

Some 500 local authorities and community groups hosted ceremonies and charities took flags to the four highest peaks in the UK. Flags were also flown on the Antarctic Peninsula, at the Halley VI Research Station on the Brunt Ice Shelf, and at King Edward Point and Bird Island in South Georgia.

The Mayor of Kettering, Councillor Keli Watts, raised the Commonwealth Flag outside the Municipal Offices in Bowling Green Road then read out a special message from the Queen. At the same time, in Wellingborough, Mayor Graham Lawman performed the ceremony and said: “I am delighted to be leading Wellingborough’s expression

FLYING THE FLAG: The Commonwealth Flag (above) was raised at ceremonies in Wellingborough (below) and Kettering. of support for the Commonwealth.

Places north, south, east and west of the UK are joining in so we are right at the centre!

“This is an expression of our support

for the Charter of the Commonwealth which promotes diversity – so apparent in our borough – tolerance, understanding, freedom of expression, democracy and human rights and kinship across the world.

“This is a joyous celebration of our shared values and the continuing success and ties we should cherish with two billion Commonwealth citizens across the globe. It is an opportunity for us all to consider how we can contribute to these values.”

The new event is described by the organisers as a way for communities to ‘associate themselves with widespread public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth, appreciation of the values it stands for and the opportunities offered to its citizens around the world’.

Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR, pageantmaster and originator of the Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth campaign, said prior to the event: “This will be the largest, single raising of the Commonwealth flag in the history of the Commonwealth.”

The Commonwealth is made up of 53 sovereign states, located in six regions – three in Europe, 18 in Africa, eight in Asia, three in the Americas, ten in the Caribbean and 11 in the South Pacific. Commonwealth countries come together voluntarily and work together to support democracy, development and respect for diversity.

Have a Wizard hoedown!

A BARN dance is being held on Saturday April 5, arranged

by KOS Musical Theatre Company and featuring local, group Culpepper’s Catch.

The event – to raise funds for the company’s forthcoming production of The Wizard of Oz – will be held at The Ise Lodge Community Centre in Kettering from 8pm. Tickets are £7.50, which includes a fish and chip supper or a vegetarian option. These can be ob-

tained from Joan Carnell, call: 01536 516714, Sue Heads: 01536 503454 or Barbara Murkitt: 01536 513251. All are welcome, so get your dudes out and mosey on down!

The Wizard of Oz will be presented at The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering, from April 29 until May 3. Tickets are now available from The Theatre Box Office, call: 01536 414141 or online at: www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

LORDS (AND LADIES) OF THE DANCE: Members of the KOS Musical Theatre Company are currently rehearsing for their forthcoming production of Wizard of Oz (left and above), for which next month’s barn dance will help raise funds.

Tresham apprentice powers ahead!

WHEN it comes to electrics, Tresham student Aleksejs Puckovs is pretty switched on!

He won the Megger National Apprentice Electrician of the Year 2014 semi-final heat held at Bedford College last month – fighting off opposition from 11 others from Cambridge, Northampton, Farnborough, Mid Kent, Bedford Northbrook, Central Sussex, Chichester, Carshalton and West Herts Colleges!

Tutors Graham Venning and Gary Hayers accompanied Aleksejs to the semi-final, where he had to carry out a practical activity –

Speed Read Electrics student wins heat and now heads for national contest. competitors were asked to create a lighting and power circuit. This was judged by Tony Cable, of NICEIC, the independent voluntary body for electrical installation matters.

As a result of winning the challenge, Aleksejs was awarded with some test equipment provided by sponsor Megger, a company that designs and manufactures portable electric test equipment.

Go wild about your churchyard INCREASINGLY, churchyards are attracting bees, bugs and butterflies as flowers are encouraged to ‘grow wild’ in graveyards.

The rewards are clear to see, but the Wildlife Trust also runs a Conservation Churchyard Award Scheme across Northamptonshire, which aims to help and reward local people for increasing the wildlife of their churchyards.

Judges visit all entries and provide information on how best to encourage CARING FOR CREATION: Newton Bromswold churchyard in wildlife as well as rewarding the best Northamptonshire is a haven for wildlife. churchyards at an annual ceremony.

The trust is now looking for more Any churchyard can enter the scheme and will receive an advisory visit and churchyards to get involved and, with spring plaque to display. There are then Bronze, Silver arriving, this is the ideal time.

For more information and to download the and Gold awards that can be worked towards.

Last year, the trust gave out 17 awards, award scheme pack and application form, including three Golds, with churchyards visit: www.wildlifebcn.org/churchyards or call providing a wealth of wildlife habitats, the Trust’s Cambourne office on: 01954 713500 including wildflower meadows, bug hotels, to arrange for an adviser to meet you, answer your questions and give some advice. dead hedges and compost heaps.

Aleksejs said: “I was very nervous on the day of the semi-final, but when I found out I had won I was very excited and felt very proud of what I had achieved.’”

Aleksejs secured his place at the national final taking place on Monday March 31 and Tuesday April 1 at the JTL National Centre of Excellence in Birmingham. This will be a two-day challenge with a higher skilled technical activity.

Aleksejs added: “I am nervous about the final, but I am hoping to prepare myself mentally and physically by doing extra practical work in the workshops. This will help me when I come to complete the challenge ahead of me in Birmingham.”

The college reports that Aleksejs is a hardworking student who strives to be the best he can. Good luck for the final!

POWERFUL CONTENDER: Aleksejs Puckovs is heading for national finals.

Join Barnardo’s volunteers THE children’s charity, Barnardo’s, is looking to recruit new volunteers across Northamptonshire in a bid to help it continue its life-changing work.

Volunteers in the area are needed to help raise much-needed cash to support vulnerable children and young people.

Last year, fundraising groups across the UK raised more than £360,000 which was used to help transform the lives of vulnerable children.

Rachael Voss community fundraising volunteer manager for Northamptonshire, said: “Our community fundraisers are a vital part of Barnardo’s. As well as raising money through running events they also raise awareness of the work we do. Put simply, we’d be lost without them.

“Volunteering with Barnardo’s is a great way to meet new people and help others at the same time. By giving us a little of your spare time, you can also gain invaluable experience that could provide a stepping stone to a new career or add to your personal statement for college or university.

“It’s an opportunity to have some fun by joining the Barnardo’s team in your community. I am particularly looking for people who may be able to speak about Barnardo’s in school assemblies or to groups and projects out in their communities.”

Barnardo’s volunteers – who are all ages and come from all walks of life – are given training and on-going support.

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Kettering town centre your market town Kettering offers a unique shopping experience It has a range of big brand named shops, smaller independents and is home to a range of quirky stores and cafes

Past Haven’t visited Kettering in a while? You may not have seen the developments that have happened in the town so you may be in for a nice surprise! Kettering has made good progress in developing its shopping, dining and market amenities, making it the ideal market town.

Present Kettering, a traditional market town, was once enjoyed by the Lords and Ladies of our borough. Although your trip to Kettering won’t be like travelling back to the Middle Ages, the heritage and tradition of Kettering remains present amongst the modern changes in the town. The old architecture, quaint streets and the open market place make Kettering a market town experience unlike many other towns.

Kettering Market Place: An Events Square: Kettering’s Market Place opened in August 2009 and is home to big events like Christmas in Kettering and Kettering by the Sea. Keep up to date with events in Kettering’s Market Place on Twitter @MarketPlaceKett or on our website www.kettering.gov.uk/ marketplace.

Future Trader’s Market in Kettering Kettering’s market days are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, where local traders share and sell their stock along the high-street, providing everything from fruit to fashion.

The Newlands Shopping Centre Also in Kettering town centre, boasts over 50 shops with plenty more in the town centre.

A Dining Destination

Kettering town centre is also a growing dining destination. The market place is home to Prezzo and Mexican Chimichanga. Inside the town you’ll find a Chinese buffet at Lee Garden, mouth-watering Eastern Mediterranean dishes at Mangiamo and spicy Indian flavours at both The Raj and Red Rose.

The array of restaurants in Kettering with excellent reviews is now fantastic, and makes the town centre the ideal dining destination for all.

Shopping with the kids?

Shopping with the kids is often a stressful experience. However, the Newlands Centre often welcomes children’s TV characters like Mike the Knight and Postman Pat, to meet and greet shoppers!

Things to look out for: • Wednesdays - Flea Market just off the High Street.

• Teenage Market Saturday 17 May: free insurance and stalls for under 18s

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The vintage guide to kettering Looking for something different?

Make the hidden gems in Kettering your muse. Kettering is home to a collection of vintage, retro and quirky shops, cafes and boutiques. Quite distinctive to Kettering, the assortment of independents on offer is exciting and unique for all.

Gold Street For the sweet tooth, you’ll find old fashioned jars and tubs of treats in The Sweet Shop on Gold Street.

Fancy a bite to eat? How about afternoon tea at Lollyrocket’s Vintage Tea Room? The tea room is a kitsch kitchen where you’ll be treated to cakes and creamtea served in china cups. The tea room has three floors for you to explore, selling home-ware, gifts and vintage pieces.

Cool Shakes American Diner & Lounge can also be found on Gold Street which is an American fifties-style diner/ice-cream parlour which serves ice-cream, burgers, and hot-dogs - old-school and delicious!

HIGH Street

Lower Street

Flashbacks on the High Street: Take a trip down memory lane to Flashbacks where you will find old-school toys, retro memorabilia and branded products full of memories. You can find Star Trek lunch-tins, Hollywood film stills, and retro band collectables all under one roof.

Sellars Allsorts, the second-hand thrift shop that sells all sorts!

Located in Kettering town centre near the post office you’ll find this fascinating shop crammed full of “allsorts”.

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MARKET Street

Blitz Tearoom and Jazz Lounge is an award winning “trip to the 1940s”. The great setting, period music playing and authentic 1940’s presentation take you back to an era and ambiance of perhaps a more romantic time.

The tearoom offers a quaint and relaxing experience The Blitz Tea Room which at night time becomes a sophisticated Jazz Lounge.

KETTERING MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY The Kettering Museum and Art Gallery are free places to find nifty collectibles, period postcards and historical discoveries under one roof.

Open Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4.45pm.

Bear with Me is a unique bear boutique. Inside you’ll find an immense collection of handcrafted vintage bears that have been found and restored to new-like quality.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sun is out, the clocks are about to go forward, and there is a definite sense of spring in the air. Which will come as good news to everyone affected by the recent flooding, especially the Wellingborough, Cognoe and Billing areas of Northamptonshire. And one of the most iconic images of the winter floods, a submerged car on the Somerset Levels, has been put up for sale on eBay. The car, a silver Seat Toledo, belongs to Hubert Zajaczkowski's and pictures of it stranded a road near Muchelney have been seen regularly in News footage since he abandoned it on Christmas Eve. It was even commented on by the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister David Cameron.

Despite not being in working condition, and having 110,000 miles on the clock, it has attracted bids in excess of £100,000. According to Sky, proceeds from the auction, will go to an organisation set up to help victims of flooding.

Did you hear the one about the 10-foot tall bird like dinosaur, which has been dubbed the "chicken from hell" by scientists? While we like nothing better than a good chicken gag, this one is no joke! Apparently this “chicken from hell” weighed 500lbs and sported a classic ‘rooster crest’ on top of its head, had feathers, sharp claws and a toothless beak. It is thought to have eaten both vegetation and small animals…

At 10 foot high, we wondered whether it would have considered us ‘small prey’!

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This year Heart is once again uniting with Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, and we need you to help us hit cancer where it hurts by signing up to our own ‘Have a Heart’ Team, which will be headed by Natalie! We’d love it if you could join her team taking part at Race for Life on Sunday June 8th in Abington Park in Northampton! You can run, walk or even dance your way around the 5K course! Entries are NOW open and you can find out more at heart.co.uk Finally, don’t forget the clocks go forward by an hour this weekend, plus it’s Mother’s Day! So don’t forget to treat mum this weekend

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ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Six days a week at Corby Heritage Centre, 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – exhibition of Corby’s rich history. Open from 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am-12.30pm on Saturdays, the Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making, right up to the town’s regeneration and exciting plans for the future. The current exhibition, Stewarts and Lloyds, the Early Years, highlights the arrival of the Corby Steel Works, the migration of people to Corby, the homes offered to workers, some of the fascinating facts behind steel making in Corby and much more, including the rise and fall of steelmaking in Corby and the effect of the Steelworks’ closure in 1979.

Easter Egg Hunt and other activities at Stapleford Park.

Easter Sunday – Sunday 20th April 2014 Enjoy a perfect day out for all the family this Easter Sunday with a traditional Sunday Lunch at Stapleford Park.

Children can enjoy egg/biscuit decorating, face painting and an exciting Easter egg hunt in the gardens around the estate. £35.00 per person. £17.50 per child under 12 years. Surrounded by the magnificent 500 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds Stapleford Park is the perfect English sporting country estate. The estate sits in the heart of Leicestershire, near Melton Mowbray, minutes from Rutland Water. Stapleford Park, LE14 2EF Melton Mowbray. Phone 01572 787000, Email information@stapleford.co.uk or visit www.staplefordpark.com

Hansel and Gretel at the Lighthouse Theatre

Thursday 10 April, 2014. Hansel and Gretel starring Margi Clarke Hansel and Gretel aren’t greedy; they just want a better life for themselves and their father (oh - and no more cabbage soup please!!) Their lives are turned upside down when their father brings home an unwelcome visitor – who thanks to a handful of breadcrumbs, eventually leads to a woodland adventure with a large cottage built of gingerbread and cakes, with window panes of clear sugar. The occupant of the cottage promises soft beds and delicious food…but it would appear that she has other plans! Tickets: Full: £12 Family of 4: £40 show Times: 1pm & 3.30pm. Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6PB. Contact telephone: 01536 414141 Call to check latest times or cancellations. www.lighthousetheatre.co.uk

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 CHARITY EVENTS Saturday 29 March, 2014 Charity Mother’s Day Pamper / Shopping Afternoon. A chance to spend some mum and daughter time together, treat yourselves to some ‘ME’ time and have some lovely pamper treats. Will also be gifts to buy too :) BOOKED : Readings - Reiki - Partylite - Handmade soaps - Crystals/ Dream Catchers - Handmade Jewellery - Bags - Forever Living - Holistic therapies - Indian Head massage Neals Yard - Pampered Chef - Nails Flowers - Body shop - Eyebrows Free Entry Pay for treatments on the day 1pm - 5pm. Hind Hotel, Sheep Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1BY. Contact telephone: 07894461298 Call to check latest times or cancellations. www.chelseassangels.co.uk Saturday 12 April, 2014 Wellingborough Orpheus Choir is delighted to welcome back Michelle Todd as the soprano soloist for its ‘Two Requiems’ concert in April. The concert will be dedicated to the memory of choir member Mary Gurr, who died last year, and there will be a retiring collection in aid of the Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal.

The concert starts at 7.30 pm and tickets, priced £11 (students: £5 and accompanied children under 12: free of charge) can be obtained from Irvin’s House of Flavour, High Street, Wellingborough, the choir secretary (01933 665191 or blees@ tinyworld.co.uk), or on the door. St Barnabas Church, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 3HB. Friday 9th May, 2014 7.30-11pm Grand Charity Ball on behalf of the Rotary in the aid of “Stop Polio Now “ campaign Ballroom,Sequence ,Latin and Jive The Grampian Club. Patrick

Road Corby NN18 9NT £5.00 per person Bar Service.

CLASSES Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk EVENTS Tuesday 1 April, 2014 Gretton Village Hall is the venue for monthly lunch again on Tuesday 1st April from 12.30pm at 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. At the March lunch there was a wonderful attendance as news travels of our great value event in a nice friendly atmosphere.

Thursday 10 April, 2014 Annual General meeting at 7pm followed by “The sun never sets” talk by John Wilson. John Wilson, chair of the Friends, who has recently visited the Falkland Islands, Turks & Caicos,Bhutan & South Sudan, will give an illustration talk on these Countries, with particular reference to their British connections. AGM will start at 7pm then talk will follow. Members for the talk are free Non members £3.oo can join on the night if you wish to do so. Teas & coffees will be available for a small donation. Alred East Art Gallery, Sheep street Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16OAN. Contact telephone: 01536 414972 Mobile 07545961779 Call to check latest times or cancellations.

Saturday 5th April, 2014 Dance the night away at our Glamourous Spring Ball Black Tie and Evening Dress Saturday 5th April 8-11pm Ballroom, Sequence Latin and Jive Brigstock Village Hall Brigstock NN14 3ET £5.00 per person. Please bring your own refreshments. For more infomation please contact joan on 07718519480 or email guido@ derosa.me.uk Saturday 5 April, 2014 A Brass Band Concert suitable for all ages.

Money will go to The Kettering Samaritans. 2-3 pm Doors open at 1.30 Tickets £5 to include refreshments Christ the King Deeble Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15

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7AA. Contact telephone: 01536 482475 Call to check latest times or cancellations.

Sunday 13 April, 2014 Briarwood Open Garden for NGS A garden in 2 parts with quirky original sculptures and many faces. Firstly a S-facing lawn and colourful borders with spring bulbs, blossom trees, summer colour, hedging, palms, climbers, lily pond, and sunny terrace. Secondly, a secret garden with summerhouse, small orchard, raised bed potager and water feature. Open: Sunday 13 April (10.30-4). Admission £3, Children free. Times: Opening: 10.30-4.

Telephone: 01536 522169. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Open for charity. Briarwood, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 5AF. Contact telephone: 01536 522169 Call to check latest times or cancellations. www.elainechristian-gardendesign. co.uk 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

Irthlingborough Library. Contact: 01933 650641.

Tuesdays 9.30-10am & 10.30-11am at Kettering Library. Contact: 01536 512315.

Thursdays 11-11.30am at Raunds Library. Contact: 01933 623671.

Every Monday, 2.30pm to 3pm at Rothwell Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000.

Alternates at Rushden Library – one week on Tuesday at 10.30-11am, the next week Thursday 2-2.30pm. Contact: 01933 312754.

Wednesdays 10-10.30am & 1111.30am at Wellingborough Library.

Contact: 01933 225365.

Nature Tots – nature activities for children under five. £3.50 per child, includes refreshments. Booking essential, telephone: 01604 810970.

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS.

Wellness

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

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

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

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

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

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. Cont9act: 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 Ferrers Library. Contact: 01933 314842.

Monday fortnightly 2.30-3pm at

Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.30-2.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759.

Little Lambs: Fridays 10-11.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Treasures: Mondays 9.4511.15am 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.

Liam Williams at Kettering Arts Centre Wednesday 26 March 2014 7.30pm (doors 7pm) Lyrical anti-lad LIAM WILLIAMS snarls out his sulky debut. An hour of soul-smithied jokes and negative energy. May he keep his demons and his eczema at bay.

Liam, EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD BEST NEWCOMER NOMINEE and “the most exciting act from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe” (Guardian), embarks on his debut national tour following a widely-acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sold out London transfer. Tickets £10. Visit www.ketteringartscentre.com for more details and to book tickets.

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

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm.

Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

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

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

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

Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Roth-

well. Call: 01933 225525.

Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 1011.30am 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 9.15-11am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159.

Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough. 50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

Big Bang Camper & Bus Show - VW Festival 2014 Friday 11 April to Sunday 13 April Big Bang VW festival is the first and friendliest VW show on the calendar. Despite highoctane racing and two music arenas, the festival remains as laid-back and family friendly as ever. All Vee Dubs welcome! Three days of VW fun with great racing, music and entertainment at the home of European Drag Racing! All Beetles and buses, campers and Caddies, Golfs and Ghias are welcome at the show to enjoy the Run What Ya Brung (RWYB), show & shine, Drag Racing, or simply filling the camp sites with VWs and chilling out. Weekend entry is from 9am Friday. Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road , Podington , Wellingborough, Northants , NN29 7XA , England. Telephone 01234 782828 or visit www.santapod.co.uk for more details.

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Spoil your mum rotten this Mother’s day!

Mother’s Day gift recipes Spoil your mum with tasty homemade treats

Image and recipes courtesy of Waitrose

Chocolate nutty puddles

Ingredients 100g LOVE Life Mixed Nuts 150g Cooks’ Homebaking Milk Chocolate, broken into pieces 150g Cooks’ Homebaking Dark Chocolate, broken into pieces 50g Cooks’ Homebaking White Chocolate, broken into pieces 50g LOVE Life Raisin Mix 2 tbsp Cooks’ Homebaking Honeycomb or Fudge Pieces ½ tsp sea salt crystals

Image and recipes courtesy of Waitrose

Ingredients 1 tsp green food colouring 1 tsp yellow food colouring 1 tsp red food colouring 4 large Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Egg whites 250g caster sugar ½ tsp finely grated lemon zest ½ tsp finely grated orange zest ½ tbsp pistachios, very finely chopped or ground

Image and recipes courtesy of Waitrose

MINI CHERRY & ALMOND

LOAVES Packed full of glacé cherries and topped with flaked almonds, these moreish, moist cakes are perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients 300g Cooks’ Ingredients Glacé Cherries 225g butter, softened and cut into cubes 225g golden caster sugar 225g self-raising flour 100g ground almonds ½ tsp almond essence 4 Columbian Blacktail eggs, beaten 25g flaked almonds Method • Preheat the oven to 150°C, gas mark 2. Butter 12 x 125ml mini loaf tin, line sides with baking parchment, or line a deep 12hole muffin tin with paper muf-

fin cases.

• Wash the cherries and pat them dry with kitchen paper, then cut into quarters and set aside.

• Place all the ingredients, except the glacé cherries and flaked almonds, in a large mixing bowl and beat until well combined and smooth. Stir in the chopped cherries and spoon evenly into the prepared cake tins. Scatter the top of each with flaked almonds and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden.

MINI MERENGUE PARCEL

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment. Tip the nuts into a roasting tin and place in the oven to toast for 7-10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool before roughly chopping.

2. Meanwhile, put each type of chocolate into a separate heatproof bowl. Slowly melt each one over a pan of gently simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water.

3. Spoon a generous teaspoon of each chocolate in a puddle on the lined sheets, then swirl the chocolates together using a skewer to make a pattern, each approx 6cm diameter.

4. Repeat until all the chocolate is used. Sprinkle each puddle with some nuts, raisins, honeycomb and sea salt and leave to set. Once firm, pack into a pretty box. (The puddles will keep in an airtight box in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.

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Method 1 Preheat the oven to 140°C, gas mark 1. Line 3 large flat baking trays with baking parchment.

Take 3 Cooks’ Homebaking Piping Bags and snip the end off each bag to create a 11⁄2cm diameter opening. Using a clean, wet paintbrush, paint lines of undiluted food colouring along the inside of each bag, being generous so the colours are bold. Wash the brush well in between each colour.

2 Place egg whites into a large clean bowl and whisk with electric handheld whisk to form soft peaks. Slowly add sugar a tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until you have a thick, glossy meringue.

3 Divide the meringue into 3 bowls and fold through the flavourings separately into each: lemon zest, orange zest and ground pistachio. Spoon each meringue flavour into its corresponding coloured piping bag (yellow = lemon, red = orange, green = pistachio).

4 Pipe one flavour per baking tray. Hold the piping bag about 2cm above the tray apply even pressure, lifting bag to make a smooth, round meringue about 3cm in diameter. To finish with a peak, push down a little then whip the bag away to form a point. Continue until all meringue is used, you should have about 25 of each. 5 Bake for 30 minutes, swapping trays over during cooking so each one has some time at the top for even cooking. Turn oven off and leave the meringues until completely cool. Once cool, place into gift bags and tie with pretty ribbon.

Whether you’re treating mum to breakfast in bed, baking up a sweet treat or cooking a full three-course extravaganza, we’ve done the hard work for you with our selection of easy to prepare dishes guaranteed to bring a smile to her face.

The Spring Luncheon Menu

Starter As Leeks are in season right now, why not put them to great use in this light salad as a perfect dish for getting your Mother’s Day menu off to a great start.

Leek & Quails Egg Salad Ingredients 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Pepper, freshly

ground 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 large or 8 small leeks 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons fresh tender herbs, such as dill, tarragon, chervil, or parsley, finely chopped 6 (2-1/2-minute) boiled quail eggs, best soft-cooked in this recipe.

Method Fill a large pot 2/3 full of water, season well with salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.

Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is fully blended.

Taste, and add more salt

and pepper as needed. The vinaigrette should be thickened and homogenous with a fairly strong, sour flavor that will be balanced by the sweet leeks.

Prepare the leeks by trimming the roots and dark green ends, so you’re left with just the light green and white parts.

Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and then crosswise, so they are each about 4 to 5 inches long. If the leek halves are wider than 1 inch, cut them in half again lengthwise. Rinse under cold running water, getting between the leaves to remove any dirt but keeping them intact. Tie the leeks in four bundles with kitchen twine. When the wa-

ter is boiling, add the leeks.

Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer, and cook until the leeks are very tender and sweet, 7 to 10 minutes.

Drain in a colander in the sink until they are dry and cooled to just above room temperature.

Arrange the leeks on a long platter, so they are all pointing in the same direction.

Pour the vinaigrette down the center of the row of leeks, and sprinkle on the capers. Peel the quail eggs. Put the herbs on a small plate, and one at a time, roll the eggs in them to coat thoroughly. Slice the eggs in half lengthwise, and dot them on top of the leeks.

Garnish with pepper, and serve family-style at the table.

Method: Preheated oven at Gas Mark 7, 220C (450F) 1. Place the lamb in a large non-metallic dish and drizzle over half the olive oil.

2. Pare the lemon rind on top.

3. Scatter over the rosemary and garlic slivers. Season generously and turn over a couple of times until the marinade ingredientts are evenly distributed.

4. Cover with cling film and set aside for 2 hours to allow the flavours to combine, or overnight in the fridge is

even better. ( If the lamb has been chilled overnight, bring back to room temperature before cooking) 5. Place the lamb in the oven, skin-side up, in a large roasting tray and season with salt.

6. Roast the lamb for 35 minutes for medium rare, if you don’t like your lamb to pink cook for another 10 mintues.

7. When lamb is cooked, transfer to a warm dish, then leave to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.

8. Carve into slices and arrange on plates, retain any juice.

Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Main Make this delicious, flavoursome main course of juicy lamb served with leek mash with a quick pea purée.

Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb, boned, opened out flat and trimmed, roughly 4-5cm thick

SPRING VEG

Image and recipes courtesy of Tesco

Ingredients: 2 leeks, trimmed and thickly sliced 200g (7oz) baby carrots, trimmed and scrubbed 1 x 180g pack sugar snap peas 300g (10oz) shelled peas (fresh or frozen) For the dressing 1 lemon, finely zested and juiced 1 garlic clove, crushed

4 tablesp, extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon 2 fresh rosemary stalks, leaves stripped 3 large garlic cloves, cut into slivers Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 6 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges 50g wild rocket leaves small handful of fresh mint leaves

1tsp runny honey 3tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2tbsp finely snipped chives Method: Steam the prepared leeks and carrots for 4-5 minutes over a pan of simmering water. Add the sugar snap peas and steam for a further 2 minutes, then add the peas for the final minute’s cooking. Drain well and tip into a warmed serving dish.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Season, pour the dressing over the warm vegetables and serve straight away.

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Facing Your Fears – Part One Lisa Phillips Executive Coach, Personal Development and Enjoying life!

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

Facing and letting go of your fears is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself and your emotional wellbeing. As human beings, we all have fears, but sometimes we need to face up to the challenge of freeing ourselves from those fears which are keeping us stuck in the past or preventing us from growing and changing.

Fear prevents us from becoming the person we really want to be and can leave us feeling exhausted. Fears come in all shapes and sizes and everyone will have different fears

depending on their life. An important point to remember is that never expect yourself to be completely 100% free from fear. Often, we need to decide to do something despite the fact we may feel afraid! I like to think of this as holding the hand of fear and taking it with your on your journey, rather than allowing fear to hold you back. Why not accept that whenever you do something new that fear is going to be part of it?

The trouble with Fear is that, over the years, it grows into this big scary monster in our head. Many of our fears include ‘stuff’ we have picked up from our childhood. Do you often find you have fears which are similar to your parents? This is purely because you listened to these fears when you were growing up and came to believe that they were true about you. Fears can be costly as well. How many opportunities have you lost from feeling afraid? What did you not do because you were scared to do it? What have you missed out on in life because your fears held you back? Our fears may feel really large in our head, but the irony is that they really keep us small.

It really is our minds that make the fear out to be this big scary thing and that something awful may happen if we do something different. We often find it difficult to take action to

face our fears as we worry what will happen if we do. We worry that we may get hurt, physically or emotionally. We worry that we may end up upsetting someone or that we may end up losing something or somebody.

When fears are concerned, we get into the bad habit of focussing on all the bad things which may happen, rather than all the good things that may happen.

Try not to worry about letting your fears go – everyone feels scared of something at some time and I guarantee that you will feel great

when you conquer your fears. Many of us have been carrying around a range of fears since early childhood and they do not fit the person we are today. 99% of them are untrue anyway.

Fears are really False Evidence Appearing Real.

Your challenge this week: Get a large sheet of paper and write down all the things you feel scared or fearful about. Don’t worry if they seem silly or unfounded, write them down anyway. It is good to get your fears out of your head and onto paper

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Perils of passive smoking for pets Smoking regulations are continuing to get tighter in the United Kingdom with discussions currently taking place about banning smoking in cars when children are present.

Smokers are being forced to consider the effects of passive smoking more and more in a bid to improve nationwide health, and veterinary charity PDSA wants to encourage pet owners to think about the effect of second-hand smoke in the home too.

Elaine Pendlebury, PDSA Senior Vet explains “Prolonged exposure to smoking can cause chronic breathing difficulties or cancer in pets as well as people. So we are urging owners to think about their four-legged friend’s health as well as their own before they light up.”

Dogs are very susceptible to smokingrelated respiratory problems and their exposure to tobacco smoke has been linked to nasal and sinus cancers; treatment for these diseases is limited and may be incredibly costly.

Cats living in a smoker’s home are twice as likely to develop feline malignant lymphoma (a form of cancer) and part of that’s due to their grooming habits – as they will lick off the cancer-forming chemicals from their coats. Cigarette smoke can also be harmful to pet birds and small pets like guinea pigs, as they have very sensitive respiratory systems.

Elaine continues: “The effects of

second-hand smoke can develop into long-term problems that are just as serious in pets as in people. This means that owners may have an added incentive to give up.”

The best way to reduce the danger of passive smoking on your pets – and improve your own health – is to quit, but if you are not ready to go cold turkey just yet, try to envisage how the smoke from your cigarette will affect the area around you.

Smoking outside will lessen the secondary effects on your pets, especially if they are a reasonable distance away from you. Be sure to dispose of butts safely and not just drop them in the garden as ingested nicotine and tobacco can be very poisonous to animals – sometimes even fatal. The signs of poisoning, such as vomiting and fits, can happen 15 minutes after eating the tobacco.

If going outside is not an option, try to smoke in a room that is pet-free and keep the room well ventilated, again be sure to clear ashtrays and make sure any nicotine-replacement therapy products are well out of the way of your pet.

Elaine concluded: “We all want our pets to be as happy and healthy as possible, so by looking into quitting smoking you could not only help yourself, but could improve your pet’s quality of life, and possibly even extend their life expectancy.”

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Care home marks Culinary competition returns refurb anniversary

CELEBRATING THE YEARS: Pictured are Cllr Patel, Cllr Harrington, home manager Sharon Payne and chairman of Shaw healthcare Group Alun Thomas, marking the anniversary.

CELEBRATIONS were in full swing at Lancum House care home in Wellingborough last month, when residents, staff and guests marked the fifth anniversary since the building’s refurbishment.

More than 30 visitors joined the residents and their families to celebrate in style!

Cabinet member for Adult Care Services from Northamptonshire County Council, Cllr Suresh Patel and local councillor Ken Harrington were among the invited guests who enjoyed a full tour of the services – and both commented on the cleanliness and warm atmosphere of the home.

During the celebrations, everyone listened to stories from the home, viewed promotional videos from Shaw healthcare and enjoyed singing Happy Birthday with youngsters from local nursery, Caring Kindergarten.

Lancum House offers residential care to local older people, including those living with a dementia. An additional block in the single storey

THIS year’s Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards competition has been launched for its sixth year – and organisers announce that it is bigger and better than ever!

Devised by Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP), the awards celebrate all that is great about local produce and drink, recognising excellence within the county’s dining venues and rewarding those who work in the sector.

Thanks to ongoing support from NEP, its other sponsors and partners, including headline sponsor Carlsberg UK, Booker, British Pepper & Spice, Explore Communications, Pidy UK, Steven Saunders VIP Hospitality, Whitco and Whitworth Bros and the addition of two new sponsors – Weetabix and Northamptonshire County Council – the competition has yet again expanded, to 16 categories across a wide-range, including Artisan Local Savoury Product of the Year, New Local Product of the Year, Booker Food Pub of the Year, Res-

taurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Community Pub of the Year, Local Food Hero of the Year and more.

The details of the new-look competition were revealed at the launch at Weetabix’s Burton Latimer headquarters last month

by NEP’s chief executive, Jo Lappin, who explained the importance of the awards in recognising the role that the sector plays in the county. She said: “The food and drink sector is crucial to Northamptonshire’s economy, contributing £1.5billion per year and providing employment to more than 50,000 people. The awards bring together talented people from a broad range of businesses to celebrate the outstanding achievement they have made. They also promote the sector as a great place to build a career.”

Weetabix’s head of procurement, Anthony Bowdidge, added: “We are delighted to be supporting this year’s awards and to be hosting the launch.

As a company, we are very proud of our Northamptonshire roots and, in particular, our commitment to sourcing our

building formed part of the refurbishment and gives all residents access and sight of the secure garden. All rooms are single with en-suite showers and there are small cluster lounge areas plus a shop and places to sit and have coffee.

Sixty-five local people are employed in a variety of roles taking care of the 43 residents living in the home – which is operated by national provider Shaw healthcare. The care company works in partnership with the local council and operates a further 11 services of care in the county.

Sharon Payne has managed the service for nearly five years and said the anniversary event had gone well: “It was a lovely afternoon. I have a great team here and we get to know residents and families and offer the individual care people need.”

Shaw healthcare is run as a partnership, with more than 70 per cent of the business owned by employees and the remainder by The THIS COMPETITION TAKES THE BISCUIT! Some of the guests – last year’s winners, sponsors, judges and Shaw Foundation (a grant- competition partners – at the launch of this year’s awards competition enjoyed a tour around the Weetabix making charity). factory in Burton Latimer after the speeches, watching the production of the breakfast biscuit.

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Chance to reward your favourite food or drink business. wheat within 50 miles, thereby supporting our local farmers.

“These awards present the perfect opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the county and the depth and prosperity of the sector.”

Among those present was Laura Gibbins of The World’s End at Ecton who won last year’s ‘Young Chef of the Year’ title and, thanks to category sponsor Booker, spent the day alongside her lifelong idol Michel Roux Jnr in the kitchens of his London restaurant. She said: “Going behind the scenes at Le Gavroche was just the most amazing experience and a real dream come true.”

The awards’ director, Rachel Mallows of The Mallows Company, summed up: “We’re really excited to be able to update the categories and introduce some new ones this year as we know that means we’ll be able to encourage a greater number and variety of businesses to get involved and give them a chance to share in that success.

“We’re also very keen to hear from those who want to make their recommendations and nominations, whether it’s for their favourite pub or tea room, or to tell us that their workplace has a great healthy eating offering. Everyone can play their part by getting in touch with us and helping this to be the best year yet.”

For more details on all 16 categories in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2014/15, including downloading entry forms or how to nominate in the ‘Community Pub’, ‘Local Food Hero’, ‘Independent Café/ Tea Room’, ‘Healthy Eating Workplace’ and ‘F&B Entrepreneur of the Year’ categories, visit: www.northamptonshirefoodanddrink.co.uk or contact Rachel Mallows on: 01933 664437, email: rachel@rachelmallows.com You can also follow the awards on twitter: @foodawardsHQ or on Facebook: facebook.com/foodawards

Winter was wet, wet, wettest . . . ‘butt’ it will soon be dry, dry driest!

IT may have been the wettest winter on record, but now we’re heading for what weather forecasters are predicting to be the hottest summer on record.

Severn Trent Water is reporting that reservoirs and other water sources are pretty much full and looking good for the summer ahead. But the water company is also advising us not to be complacent and to think about being ‘water wise’ in whatever we do – as we never know what’s going to happen next with our unpredictable weather.

Doug Clarke, water efficiency manager for Severn Trent explains: “The weather has lately been beautiful and many of us took the opportunity to get into the garden and start tidying up after the winter. Now is the time to think about getting a water butt to save rainwater, ready to use in the summer.

“It may have been the wettest winter on record and our reservoirs may be full, but if we’re going to have a hot dry summer, we need to think long-term about our water usage. We’re confident that our water resourc-

Speed Read Start collecting in a rain butt, warns water company, in preparation for a long, hot summer. es are in the best possible position at the moment and we don’t currently envisage any restrictions at all this summer.

“However, if it’s going to be super hot, then we need to get into good habits now. Weather patterns are obviously changing from what we’re used to, so we never know what’s around the corner.

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!

Email details of your local business networking event, here: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk Wednesday April 9 at 6-8.30pm.

‘The Northants Business Club Road-

show Comes to Corby!’ Venue: Holiday Inn, Corby (NN18 8ET). Hot buffet and networking from 5.45pm. Details: www.thebusinessclubnorthants.co.uk Monday April 14 at 6-8.30pm. ‘Thinking money down the drain!’ by Dr David Hall of the Ideas Centre. Organised by The Business Club Northants (£10). Venue: Kettering Park Hotel, Venture Way (NN156XT).

Thursday April 17 at 7-10pm. ‘Kidsaid Charity 10 Pin Bowling Night‘. Take your friends.

Supper and prizes included for £19.95 per person. Venue: AMF Bowling, 15-17 Whitworth Way, Wellingborough, NN8 2EF. Wednesday April 23 at 12noon-2pm. Women In Business Network (details: www.wibn.co.uk) – Wellingborough. (£24; includes lunch).

Venue: The Courtyard, West Street, Stanwick, NN9 6QY. Also, Women In Business Network – Kettering, on Tuesday May 13, 12noon-2pm.

Venue: The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP (£24; includes lunch).

“There are a few easy things that you can do, including getting a water butt. We’ve got a whole host of information on our website at: stwater.co.uk/savewater and now there is a series of short videos, too.

“One of those videos features our team of little helpers showing us why they think a water butt is the best idea at this time of year.

“When we do get a shower or two, now is the perfect time to collect rainwater in a water butt. That way you can keep the garden watered all summer without using water from the tap.”

Severn Trent Water reports that even though reservoir levels and other water sources are pretty much full, it’s keen to encourage customers to get into good habits.

“It may seen crazy to be talking about saving water, especially after what felt like never ending rain, all winter and with all the flooding, but the more steps we can all take now – getting into good habits – then the better placed our water supplies will be if we do have a hot, dry summer,” said Doug.

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Spread the words: ‘Scene it, herd it’

AN INNOVATIVE social media campaign has been launched to help curb crimes that affect the livelihood and stability of our rural communities – and, ultimately, food prices.

Teaming up in the battle are crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, local volunteers, law enforcement agencies and rural partners. They are championing an imaginative campaign urging the public to help protect rural communities from the damaging effects of crime.

Rural theft cost the UK an estimated £42.3m in 2012 and can have far-reaching consequences for communities in terms of the impact on the food chain, deliveries and supermarket prices.

The ‘Scene it. Herd it. Speak up about it. Anonymously.’ message will predominantly be spread via social media using Facebook, Twitter and local alert systems, in order to reach deep into rural communities.

The public will be directed to a webpage which discusses aspects of rural crime such as poaching, hare-coursing, theft of oil, metal and machinery, and which highlights what we need to look out for.

The charity will also be hosting a blog that can be found at: www.blog.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Crimestoppers will also raise awareness of rural crime issues by utilising the positive relationships it has with a number of partners, such as NFU Mutual, Sainsbury’s and Northern Powergrid in addition to organisations with a rural interest such as the National Farmers’ Union, English Heritage, the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and Northamptonshire Police.

Sylvia Hughes, chairman of the Northamptonshire Crimestoppers’ Committee, said: “We are trying to raise awareness around rural crime and are asking for the public’s help in keeping their communities safe. I encourage anyone with information about crime and criminals to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.”

Speed Read Bid to halt the knock-on effect of rural crime – rising supermarket prices.

Adam Simmonds, Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “As ever, Crimestoppers is a key advocate in the fight against crime. Rural crime can have a devastating effect on its victims so it is desperately important that communities help to tackle the problem by reporting suspicious behaviour and incidents. Rural communities matter and I think this is a marvellous campaign.”

A survey undertaken by NFU Mutual in 2012 found that an estimated 70 per cent of rural crimes are planned, which means that someone, somewhere, knows who is behind these distressing crimes which can deprive farm businesses of valuable equipment and livestock, as well as damaging churches and historic buildings.

Director of Operations for Crimestoppers, Roger Critchell, added: “No-one has anything to fear by contacting Crimestoppers as you will remain anonymous – no personal information is taken. Calls are not traced or recorded and you will not have to go to court or give a statement to the police.

“In the 26 years that Crimestoppers has been running we have never broken our promise of anonymity.”

Anyone with information or suspicions concerning criminal activity in the rural community should ring the Crimestoppers national 24/7 telephone number on: 0800 555 111 or contact the charity via the Anonymous Online Form a:t www.crimestoppers-uk.org Since Crimestoppers began in 1988, it has received more than a million actionable calls, resulting in some 126,000 arrests and charges. Goods worth more than £127million have been recovered and around £301 million worth of drugs have been seized.

Roll on those lazy, hazy days!

SUMMER may still be a way off, but summery activities can be a boost for business, a new survey suggests.

The Beach staged outside McDonald’s in Wellingborough during two weeks last August was voted the favourite out of seven town centre events staged last year, according to the annual Wellingborough Town Centre Survey 2013.

But all the special events were well received – shoppers polled said they enjoyed an improved experience in Wellingborough during the year, which offered a series of high-profile events contributing towards a ‘vibrant’ town centre.

Out of the shoppers questioned, 36 highlighted The Beach as their favourite town centre event during 2013, while 25 highlighted the Medieval Festival, 16 opted for the Fashion Show and 15 went for The Continental Market.

The events and the questionnaire were organised

Speed Read Town centre is a ‘better place to visit’ says survey. by the Wellingborough Business Improvement District (BID), which works to boost the town centre through promotions and events, as part of its Discover Wellingborough campaign.

John Cable, manager of the BID, said: “We have a vibrant town centre which is getting busier as more people flock to our events and discover – and rediscover – Wellingborough.

“We have got a lot to be proud of in Wellingborough town centre – an unrivalled selection of independent shops in Northamptonshire, free parking, green spaces and historic buildings.”

The majority (45 per cent) of people questioned in the research said the town had been a better place to visit during last year, while 16 per cent claimed it had got worse and 33 per cent said it was the same.

The poll of 107 also revealed 24 people believed the town centre had been busier compared to previous years, 31 said it was the same and 44 said it was quieter.

The BID is paid for by town centre businesses. It was formed in 2011 and is up for re-election this spring. As well as organising town centre events, it provides the Discover Wellingborough website, an online directory of town centre shops and services, and the town centre phone app, which carries discounts and loyalty schemes.

SPECIAL EVENTS A BOOST FOR BUSINESS: Wellingborough Mayor Graham Lawman and Mayoress Lora Lawman open the town’s beach last August.

BOXING CLEVER: Using the ‘lead box’ well, Mark and Kelly from The Tollemache Arms, Harrington.

Marketing tool’s two years of success A LOCAL marketing company has celebrated the two-year anniversary of its flagship promotional tool known as lead boxes by celebrating client successes.

Kettering-based Activate Business Development has helped more than 75 firms generate up to 50 per cent more business through its lead box data capture system.

Potential and current customers fill in cards and post them into the branded Perspex lead box and are then sent email newsletters with special offers as part of a customer relationship management (CRM) package.

The company has launched its ‘Excellence in CRM’ awards to showcase the system.

Northamptonshire pub, The Tollemache Arms based in Harrington, picked up the ‘Lead Box Client of the Year’ award

for using the system to promote its diversification into weddings by giving away a free £4,500 reception.

Landlord Mark Owen said: “Our lead box works because it allows us to communicate with our customers. We get repeat restaurant bookings because we remind people about the pub through our regular newsletters.”

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Dear Extra, Villagers from Cottingham and Middleton are rallying round to oppose an outline planning application to build 75 houses on the edge of their villages in the heart of the Welland Valley.

More than 100 villagers attended a public meeting last week to voice their concerns about the devastating effect this development would have on their everyday lives and the rural village environment around them.

The outline planning application, submitted by Kiff and Troke Partnership, proposes a development of up to 75 executive houses in open countryside. The housing estate would back onto the Grade 2 (two star) listed Cottingham Hall and sit directly alongside the Jurassic Way between Cottingham and Middleton, a popular footpath that is used by ramblers and walkers from all over Northamptonshire and Leicestershire who come to enjoy the spectacular views across the Welland Valley.

Many villagers also expressed concerns that the housing estate would bring an estimated 150 additional vehicles onto busy, narrow roads near the village primary school.

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The two parish councils have formed a joint action group to fight the proposal and have started a petition that has already gathered more than 100 signatures. More information can be found online at www.cottinghamnews.co.uk.

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“On the street where you live”

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.

There was a predictable furore about the series “Benefits Street on Channel 4. The sins depicted by the actors in “Coronation Street” and “Albert Square” were actually found in the lives of ordinary human beings! Those whom the politicians describe as “ hardworking tax payers” were said to be appalled and disgusted by the goings on and attitudes of those who were living an existence between the dodgy and the devious (not unlike those who inhabit “Millionaires Row” or “Easy Street” and whose antics sell the tabloids !) Of course it is very simplistic to localise fallen human nature and then go on to create a “them and us” attitude on how to deal with the problems of society. It is also easy to overlook the fact that very often in adversity there is love, in insecurity there is care for others and in poverty there is a rich diversity in how people look after one another. I have often found in people who are not rich in this world’s goods that they are far from poor in good will, in giving encouragement and in being generous. I have also found that the self-righteous who look down on others are sometimes surprised to discover that few look up to them or agree with them. In any analysis about human

nature we are all a curious mixture of “fab” and “flop”. This “ post code mentality” that seems to be such a strong influence in opinion making about who and what we are about is as reliable as birth! The other recent Channel 4 series “Educating Yorkshire” had an equally challenging point of view about human nature as it looked at the way youngsters in a comprehensive school were treated by an imaginative head and his staff. The philosophy that every child is valued and has potential was upheld even when he or she was unlovable and unlikeable. Dedicated service for the good of others lies at the heart of a good community. We betray ourselves when we take this for granted or regard others as expendable in the hurly burly of relationships, in the uncertainties of human existence and in the work place.

People cannot be people if they have to tick the right boxes before they have any standing in the eyes of the powers that be or even their neighbours. Quality does not lie in the houses in a street but in the homes within that give love, security and well being to everyone. I would like to believe that that is how the good Lord sees us for “in his house are many dwelling places”.

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N’hampton AFC Obelisk Irthlingborough Rangers Corby AFC Shamrock AFC Rothwell Welli’ Gleneagles

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NFA Area Cup Corby Eagles Res had to replay their cup game against Wellingborough Rising Sun who are two divisions above them. It was Eagles Res that were the victors by a 5-1 score to progress to the next round.

Duston Garage Premier Division Harpole managed a 2-0 win over Welford Victoria to rocket themselves back to the top of the table, 1 point above Weldon United.

10th place Milton travelled away to 3rd place James King Blisworth and were not left disappointed beating them 1-0.

Duston Garage Star Award- Milton for their local derby win over high flying James King Blisworth.

Kettering Nomads took on Earls Barton United who were too evenly matched for them, level pegging all the way ending in a 2-2 draw.

8th placed Moulton couldn’t make the most of home advantage and drew 3-3 with 15th placed Corby S&L Khalsa who are striving for points to avoid relegation.

Roade suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Corby DGL Locos.

Stanion United had a comfortable victory over Brixworth All Saints. Stanion are currently 9th placed in the table but, have a few games in hand.

Ringstead Rangers also in need of points managed to hold high flying Weldon United to a 1-1 draw.

Duston Garage Division 1 Cup Wollaston Victoria took their reasonably good league form to the division cup with them, beating Kettering Orchard Park 2-0 to send themselves into the final.

Duston Garage Division 1 Corby Grampian couldn’t get the better of Wellingborough Old Grammarians. Grammarian’s holding them to a 1-1 draw.

Corby Strip Mills made home advantage count, beating Wootton St.George 4-1 to maintain 4th place in the league table.

Gretton had a comfortable win over Walgrave Amber in a game full of goals which saw Gretton victorious 9-2.

Heyford Athletic saw off struggling Wilby 2-0 to move 2 places up the table.

Duston Garage Division 2 Cup Borough Alliance found themselves 2-0 down in the first 20 minutes from some very sloppy defending, but they managed to pull one goal back before half time and looked like drawing level but, the fitness of Drayton Grange played a big part and the visitors came away with a 4-1 win. Goals coming from: Sam Dengel 2, Michael Fielding and Luke Hickman.

Ferrers F.C came up against league leaders Weedon and found the going very tough once again the visitors came away with a 5-2 win.

Ferrers goals coming from: Leigh Butler.

Duston Garage Division 2 F.C.Titchmarsh and West Haddon had a hard fought tussle with West Haddon coming out on top by the odd goal 2-1 to West Haddon.

Finedon Volta kept up their push for top spot against lowly Higham Town with a 2-0 victory, keeping them in 4th spot.

11th placed Grange Park Rangers took on 6th placed F.C.Higham and once again it was the visitors that came out the winners by a 3-2 sore.

Kettering Park Rovers prospered on their travels against Northampton SPA and came away with a fine victory by a 4-1 score.

Spratton came up against 2nd place Corby Ravens and although playing well could not break down the Ravens defence and once again it was the visitors that secured the win by a 3-0 score.

Duston Garage Division 3 Corby Hellenic Fisher lying 12th in the table found 10th placed Northampton AFC Obelisk just a little too strong for them and Obelisk came away with a 6-3 victory. Obelisk goals coming from: Kurt Baker 2, Bossman Mireku 2, Kaleb Forshaw and Daniel Jeyes.

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had a 4-2 win against Irthlingborough Rangers. Kingswood goals scored by: Daniel Maia 2, Alex Jones and Robert Bradshaw. Irthlingboro goals from: Jamie Elliott and Adam Jones.

7th placed Desborough & Rothwell gave 2nd placed Corby Shamrock a fright and made them fight all the way to earn the points, Shamrock just coming out on top 3-2.

Kettering PL United managed to secure a 1-0 win against AFC Rothwell but were made to work hard to secure the points as, Rothwell had most of the play but just could not break them down.

League leaders Northampton Mere way came up against in form Wellingborough Gleneagles and were on the wrong end off a 5-2 score. Gleneagles goals coming from: Paul Eakins 2, David Tong, Aston Pink and Liam Leonard.

Duston Garage Reserve Premier Division Mid Table Bugbrooke ‘A’ were made to work hard for the victory over bottom markers Corby Pegasus Res Bugbrooke ‘A’ just managing to secure a 2-1 win.

Corby Locos Res kept up their good run with a 3-1 victory over Brixworth Res the visitors goal coming from: Andrew Thomas.

Milton Res are finding winning a game very hard this season and although they fought really hard they found James King Blisworth Res hard too strong and lost 1-0.

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Olympian Goldie brings top tips BRITISH record-holder, Goldie Sayers, was the guest speaker at the Northamptonshire Young Coach and Official Conference held earlier this month.

Arranged by Northamptonshire Sport in partnership with Raunds’ Manor School Sports College and hosted by Northampton Academy, the conference was part of a pilot academy in the county for young coaches and officials looking to gain further experience and qualifications in their sport.

Goldie Sayers made her Olympic debut in 2004 and has won the British title in the javelin for a record ten years. She missed out on a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics by just 38cm and suffered an injury just three weeks before London 2012 when setting a world leading mark at the London Grand Prix.

With her sights now set on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after recovering from surgery, Goldie spoke about her journey to her first Olympic Games just eight years after borrowing a javelin from school to practice at home during the holidays.

Speaking to the group of 30 young coaches and officials, she said: “I was lucky to meet my first athletics coach when I was introduced to athletics at school and progressed to an athletics club. At a young age, I set myself the goal of representing my country in a sport one day.

“Walking out into a full Olympic stadium for the first time is a buzz which is hard to put into words. The Olympic Games is something very special.”

Goldie added: “I’m very passionate about encouraging young people into coaching and officiating. They are the future of sport in this country. Without volunteer coaches and officials, we wouldn’t have Olympians and Paralympians achieving their dreams on the world stage. The ‘Fantastic Coach Campaign’ led by Northamp-

Poppies march on Kettering Town 1-1 Chalfont St Peter

By Craig Turnbull

EXPERT ADVICE: Olympian Goldie Sayers (pictured at the back, in the middle) gave Manor School Sports College students the benefit of her experience during the conference. tonshire Sport is the perfect platform for raising the profile of the important qualities and qualifications we should look for in great coaches.”

During the conference, the young people covered workshops on fundamentals and multi-skills, warm-up activities and qualities of a good coach.

Glenn Martin, assistant principal at Manor School Sports College, said: “We had an excellent response to the conference from students across the county and the feedback has been very positive. We hope many of the students will benefit from other opportunities we have to offer including a Coaching Scholarship to help finance Level 1 Coaching courses. This should be a real boost for young people volunteering at their

local sports clubs and across the School Games programme.”

Year 12 student Josh Andic, one of nine Manor students who attended the conference, said: “I found the conference very helpful in developing my knowledge about coaching.

Hopefully, I will be able to use thism going forward, while assisting the coaching at my local Cricket Club (Raunds Town), plus future PE lessons that I may lead at Manor and with local primary schools.

“My highlight of the day was meeting Olympian Goldie Sayers – it was great to hear from someone who has competed at the highest level.”

Kettering Town stumbled into a playoff place, at Latimer Park, with a 1-1 draw against a brave Chalfont side.

Andy Gooding looked to have secured maximum points for The Poppies, but an Alan Hedley effort stunned the home support and salvage a point for the visitors.

The hosts dominated the opening period as Ash Fuller’s free-kick and an Elliot Sandy header forced visiting keeper Michael Power-Simpson into some good saves.

The visitors were well organised and after the break had a glorious chance to put themselves in front when Terry Lewis sprinted through and rounded home keeper Alistair Worby. Unfortunately, the striker over ran the ball which let Steve Kinniburgh time to clear Lewis’ shot.

Kettering forced their way into the period and created the better chances, as Sandy needed his header tipped over the bar by Power-Simpson. Henry Eze’s header, from the resulting corner, needed to cleared off the line and Dubi Ogbonna did manage to round the visiting keeper but somehow hit the post instead.

With 15 minutes to go, The Poppies got their reward after James Clifton was brought down in the area, and Andy Gooding sent Power-Simpson the wrong way from the spot.

Chalfont still had time to stun their opponents, as Kettering failed to clear their lines from a set-piece. The ball fell to Hedley, who left Worby stranded with a decent low strike.

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Banking on Barclay Report by Chuck Middleton.

CORBY’S Simon Barclay has worked his way through the ranks of amateur boxing from the age of 14, won two different weight ABAC Boxing Championships and is now on the eve of making his professional debut at the Copper Box, on the London 2012 Olympic site.

The local lad, who still works at Tata Steel in the town, spoke exclusively to me about signing up to the Boxing svengali Frank Warren and Queensbury promotions, turning pro and the new regime of training.

He said: “It’s changed a

little, not a great deal.” Simon may have changed his style of fighting to cope with higher profile boxers, but he is happy with the training and fitness. “At cruiser weight, it’s perfect for me,” said the six-foot-three Steelman.

This will be the first professional match up for Barclay at the 7,500-seated venue on April 12. This coming off the back of a successful third event at the Copper Box Arena, featuring heavyweight stars Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury, with Warren returning with his London stars Frank Buglioni, Mitchell Smith and Bradley Skeete, all in championship title action.

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Knowing Simon is a Corby Town fan I asked if he will be running out in the famous black and white: “I have two coloured kits, a white one and a grey one, both with a light blue trim in recognition of my amateur days. I still train with the same team who have all taken professional coaching badges.” He added that it feels good to be part of a team he knows so well. “I’m up at 5am (for training) before I start for work. I feel fit, confident and ready to go.”

Hard-hitting Simon ‘Sparkly’ Barclay can be followed on Twitter at @sidbarcs and, with the entire town in his corner, we are banking on victory!

Adams loss leads to mixed emotions for Doughboys

By Laurie Owen Having experienced a period of inactivity where a total of nine games were cancelled because of consistent rain and subsequent waterlogged pitches a spell of fine weather allowed the Doughboys manager, Craig Adams to further assess which players he would retain and therefore include in his squad for next season.

A relatively comfortable passage into the semi-final of the UCL League K.O Cup was achieved at Lutterworth by virtue of a 1-4 away win giving the Doughboys a home tie against Deeping Rangers. The two league fixtures this season resulted in a home win for each club so it was expected that the semifinal would be another close fought encounter. Because of the changes that Adams was forced into making with players leaving and others joining the club several of them were cup-tied which would mean that the Doughboys would have to ‘blood’ several of their younger players to complete their squad.

With a blank day on Saturday 1st March caused by each team having no fixture on one day throughout the season, the next fixture saw the Doughboys entertaining Sileby Rangers at the Dog & Duck on Tuesday 4th March. This mid-week fixture ending all square at 1-1 versus a vastly improved Sileby Rangers strengthened by their new manager, Darren Young. These included Michael Boyle-Chong the former Dog & Duck favourite who many considered that he was the pick of several Sileby players who prevented the Doughboys from obtaining maximum points. The Doughboys could have faced further embarrassment were it not for their keeper Jamie Brassington brilliantly saving a late penalty.

On Tuesday 11th March a relatively comfortable 0-2 away victory was achieved against a struggling, yet improving Harborough Town, desperately seeking to break free from the relegation zone, thanks to two excellent goals from skipper, Jason Turner. The game saw the return of Joe Rich who had the unenviable task of curbing the efforts of former Doughboys ‘speedster’ Jonny Mitchell who had recently moved to Harborough to attempt to try and improve their prospects of retaining their Premiership status. Within keeping of his consistent eye-catching performances throughout the season, having to play in several different positions to cover for injuries and suspensions, Rich, dominant in his central defensive role, clearly came out on top of this absorbing encounter with his former team-mate.

Eagerly awaited encounter with Champions elect.

On Saturday 15th March the eagerly awaited return fixture against runaway league leaders, Spalding, spiced by the fact that three points would have given the visitors promotion by virtue of the only club that could deny them becoming League Champions, Huntingdon Town, having not applied for promotion to the Southern League, was played in front of a healthy crowd at the Dog & Duck. The game turned out to be a ‘cracker’ and eventually Spalding having led on two occasions before the Doughboys, with firstly Stuart Smeathers and then Jason Turner creating an exciting finale with well taken goals. It was only in the dying minutes that Spalding broke away, having been under tremendous pressure from the rampant Doughboys, and scored the decisive winner. The home custodian, Jamie Brassington, again saved a penalty to keep the score 2-3 in favour of Spalding.

With fixtures now coming thick and fast the long trip to the Fens to play Wisbech was causing manager Adams a few headaches with players unable to finish work early enough to make the long trek to Fenland Park. In consequence he was forced to jiggle his availability list which eventually included five youngsters and the return of Sean Markie in goal. Brassington, the regular Doughboys keeper was unable to get away in time to travel from his coaching duties at the F.A Headquarters at St. George’s Park. Markie, rated by many as the best keeper in the United Counties League until he injured his wrist in an accident at work, had been turning out as a midfielder for Northampton Combination Premier side, Harpole. The travelling Doughboys fans described the performance, particularly that of the younger element, as being fantastic as a 1-3 away victory adequately avenged the defeat in the first game of the current season by a club that many thought would be amongst the front-runners for promotion. The Doughboys goals were scored by Scott Cross (2) and Robbie Parker. The former’s recent goalscoring exploits were sufficient for his parent club, Southern League front-runners Daventry Town, to recall him to their ranks for the remainder of the season.

ginning to take shape ready for his planned concerted effort to seek promotion next season. However, the euphoria of the excellent result was dampened when the manager dropped a bombshell by informing his players and subsequently his travelling committee, that this was his last game as manager of the Doughboys as he was resigning to accept an invitation to coach Bedford Town in the Premier Division of the Southern League.

This news came totally out of the blue and despite their obvious disappointment, Chairman Martin Potton and his committee, accepted that it would be disingenuous not to graciously accept Adams’s decision and wish him the best of luck in his new post. It was also revealed that the Assistant Manager, Jamie Wright and the club goalkeeper coach, Brian Mapley, would also be accompanying Adams. It was subsequently revealed that the promising youngster, Robbie Parker, who had shown excellent potential since securing a permanent place in the Doughboys line-up, would also be transferring alongside his former Doughboys manager, to Bedford.

Youngsters again impress at ‘Ar Tarn’

With Club ‘skipper’ Jason Turner and the experienced Stuart Smeathers installed as joint managers of the Doughboys for the remainder of the season the team selected to play against the fast improving Desborough Town again included several young players making their debuts. It was believed that after their recent surprising 1-2 defeat of AFC Rushden & Diamonds at the Dog & Duck ‘Ar Tarn’ would be too experienced for the Doughboys where several players had not played together prior to this match. To the pleasant surprise of the travelling fans a keenly fought match, with both teams having an equal share of success resulted in a late winner for the Doughboys giving them an excellent 2-3 successive away victory.

The game was barely ten minutes old when Stuart Smeathers, the experienced Doughboys central defender, received an injury to his back which he recently sustained in the previous match at Wisbech. Adam Sandy, the former ‘Cobblers’ favourite and Cogenhoe Manager, who had been assisting the coaching team at Wellingborough, and was now Manager Craig Adams acting as Head Coach with both joint managdrops a bombshell. ers, Turner and Smeathers on the field, had to Manager Adams was highly delighted with make an important decision at this early stage the youngsters he had brought in and it was in the game. evident that the balance of his squad was beThe opening goal by the hosts had a bazaar

ring about it when an innocuous looking pass back to goalkeeper, Jamie Brassington, from fully 35 yards out, with no closing player to distract him, bobbled over his attempted clearance and rolled gently into the net. The embarrassment displayed by Brassington was quickly dispelled when he made a number of excellent saves to keep the Doughboys in the game. The Doughboys equalised through Liburd when he out-jumped the home defence following a set piece on the edge of the box, easily beating the agile Richard Lavin with a powerful header. The interval arrived with the score at 1-1 with both teams being denied goal opportunities.

Shortly after the resumption, with Byrne, the Desborough centre forward breaking clear of the Doughboys defence a goal looked certain as he rounded the keeper and directed the ball towards an empty net.

Somehow, Joe Rich the Doughboys central defender, brilliantly recovered and in saving a certain goal, struck the goal-post and suffered an injury to his shin. It was whilst he was off the field being attended to, adjacent to his goal, that Byrne rose above the Doughboys defenders to put the hosts in front with a perfect header. Shortly after this reversal Byrne was guilty of missing what looked to be certain one on one with Brassington but the keeper redeemed his earlier mishap with a brilliant point -blank save.

As the game progressed the young Doughboys appeared to be the fitter team and their dominance paid off with an equaliser from Wes Emery who easily beat the home keeper with a powerful volley from 20 yards. The game was eventually decided by a piece of brilliance on the part of the Doughboys skipper, Jason turner. He picked up a speculative long ball down the right-hand side of the pitch and was forced out to the corner flag area, surrounded by two defenders. He subsequently rounded them and from a position a mere yard from the goal-line, with defenders believing he was about to lay the ball back across the six yard box, swerved a powerful left foot shot that beat the despairing dive of the home keeper, high into the net from an almost impossible angle. With the Doughboys having to come from behind on two occasions the 2-3 away victory was warmly applauded by the travelling fans.

The next league game is on Saturday 29th March with yet another visit to the Fens when the Doughboys visit Sleaford where another hard game is expected with the Lincolnshire club having improved their league position with several satisfying results of late.

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Caretaker Andy Peaks manages 2-1 victory AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 Wisbech Town 1

AFC Rushden & Diamonds returned to winning ways at the Dog & Duck with a 2-1 victory in Andy Peaks’ first game in charge as Caretaker Manager. During a dominant first half, a well-taken goal from Fazel Koriya gave his side the lead after 8 minutes. Matt Gearing saw his penalty saved after Greg Ling had been tripped in the box, but he made amends when he chipped the Fenmen’s keeper after 35 minutes. Although Wisbech did start to influence the game in the second period, the Diamonds had several chances to close the game before losing Russ Dunkley and Jamal Clarke to injury. This allowed Paul Cousins to head home from a corner after 80 minutes, and it took an excellent save from Matt Finlay in added time to give the Diamonds the win their performance merited.

With the midweek departure of manager Mark Starmer, Andy Peaks had stepped into a Caretaker Manager role. He was able to welcome back Russ Dunkley and Jamal Clarke on their return from injury, and could also bring in centre-back Jack Ashton to partner Clarke after he arrived on dual-registration terms the day before the game.

He switched Fazel Koriya to play in a more central role alongside Russ Dunkley and moved Joe Henderson to partner team captain Richard Bunting.

Arron Parkinson and Brad Harris took places on the bench.

The Diamonds started the game brightly, with Wisbech struggling to get out of their own half. The best early chance fell to the lively Fazel Koriya, who ran clear in the left channel, after being set up by Dunkley, but the pressure from his marker was enough to make him mishit his effort too close to keeper Lea Jordan. Koriya was able to make amends for his miss within a minute. Joe Henderson stooped to head the ball forwards in the right channel and again Fazel Koriya outwitted his marker with a deft turn inside before slotting past Jordan with 8 minutes gone.

The Diamonds chances were coming thick and fast, with a claim for a penalty after Matt Gearing was pulled back near the goal-line.

Three minutes later they were awarded their spot-kick when Greg Ling was felled in the box, but Matt Gearing did not connect as well as he had done with recent penalties, and Jordan was able to make a save, although the ball did threaten to squirm across the line.

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Diamond shines: AFC Rushden & Diamonds striker Fazel Koriya skips past one challenge, and then slots the ball under the advancing Wisbech Town’s keeper Lea Jordan to open the score the Diamonds for a two goal lead, and after 35 minutes that was the case. Good work by Koriya allowed Greg Ling to flick the ball over the defence in the path of Matt Gearing who took the chance to make amends, by heading the ball on and then chipping over Jordan for the Diamonds’ second. They went close to a third when a Ling cross seemed destined for a Koriya tapin, but Jordan did well to cut the ball out, and another Ling cross flashed across the face of goal.

The Diamonds were also looking solid at the back, with Jack Ashton having an impressive debut, marshalling the back line on only his second day with the club.

The Fenmen were able to get into the game

rather more in the second period, with the Diamonds midfield no longer having things all their own way, but there were chances for Ling, Bunting and Dunkley before Joe Merrill forced an excellent save from Jordan after a fine one-two with Fazel Koriya. Dunkley had two further chances as the game entered the final quarter, but with the second of these he took the chance to turn and shoot, and with the effort going into the carpark he signalled he could not continue, with Alfie Taylor deputising A rare attack from the visitors saw Jamal Clarke helping clear a dangerous low ball across the box, but in doing so he picked up a knock, and Arron Parkinson deputised. Al-

though Finlay dealt with the resultant corner by tipping a Cousins’ header over the bar, conceding a second corner, and from this one player-manager Paul Cousins was able to head home to make the score 2-1 with ten minutes left plus added time.

The visitors pushed more men forwards, but, just as it was looking like they wouldn’t get a chance in the final minutes, a neat move saw an initial scramble in the Diamonds goalmouth, with the ball falling to Adam Millson who looked sure to equalise, but Matt Finlay pulled off an excellent save in the second minute of added time to cement the Diamonds victory.

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8 first teamers missing - Corby slip to Poole defeat Corby Town 0 Poole Town3

By Chuck Middleton It was a valiant attempt from a Corby Town team missing eight players from the previous match.

Poole deserved the victory in game that was always going to be a tough, but the game was over shadowed by the issues off the park.

With Verma leaving the club, Malone handing in a request to leave and Jellyman, Car-

ruthers, Ives, and McGowan all unwilling to play until wages are paid, it was left to a handful of youngsters to pull on a shirt and play for Corby Town.

Within 7 minutes Poole had hit the woodwork but soon after that Michael Charles put Poole ahead. The score line was doubled just past the half hour mark, Martin Brookes with a well taken header, directed in from a free

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kick. The third arrived on the whistle of half time from the penalty spot, after makeshift central defender Tommy Wright pulled down the last man, with Steve Devlin stepping up to make it 3 nil after 45 minutes.

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The management duo Tommy Wright and Andrew Wilson explained “it’s been a difficult few weeks” and that they urge both parties to commence negotiations to save the club. “We are both proud of the players that played tonight. The team weren’t disgraced but come Saturday, we will have the same issues again”.

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