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ISSUE 33 19 September 2014
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RAISING THE ROOF NEWLANDS SHOPPING CENTRE KETTERING
football hero honoured Rushden WW1 hero remembered
EXTRAORDINARY TALENT: Tull was living in Rushden when WW1 broke out.
LAKES PLANS TAKE SHAPE LANDSCAPE architects have now been appointed to work on the Rushden Lakes development. Winchester-based Ubu Design specialises in large-scale retail and urban improvements. The firm reports it is ‘delighted’ to have been appointed by LxB Properties – owners of the site – as project landscape architects on the prestigious development. Detailed design work will
build on the planning application previously prepared by Ubu. The £50m shopping and leisure development occupying 31 acres of prominent brownfield land, the site incorporates a lake and SSSI woodlands that the architects say will be sensitively incorporated within the design. It is believed the first phase of the development will open to the public in May 2016.
FORMER Northampton Town footballer and Action for Children old boy, Walter Tull, is to be commemorated with a £5 coin, for his role as the first black combat officer in the British Army during the First World War. Walter and his brother grew up in a National Children’s Home orphanage in Bethnal Green, London, after losing both parents. National Children’s Home is called Action for Children today. Walter – who was living in Rushden when the First World War broke out – was the first mixed race/black player to win a medal in senior football. He started playing football near the orphanage with Clapton FC, winning the London Senior Cup and FA Amateur Cup. Walter then turned professional and played for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town, and thus became the first black outfield player in professional football. In December 1914, Walter enlisted in the British Army and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. Sherine Krause, executive director of fundraising and communications at Action for Children, said: “We are thrilled that Walter Tull is being
HONOURED: The coin will be part of a set being issued next year by the Royal Mint to mark the war. recognised for his bravery in the First World War. “Thousands of children were cared for by the National Children’s Home and we honour them all, but Walter Tull’s story is particularly notable for his ground-breaking sporting and military accomplishments. “Britain has changed greatly in the hundred years since Walter enlisted in the Army and the National Children’s Home has evolved into Action for Children, but we still strive every day to give thousands of children a better future.” Walter Tull was killed in action in March 1918 in northern France near Calais. An account of his life was given by our columnist Tom Bingham in the last issue of Extra Local. Read that back issue article (page 6) online here: http://issuu.com/extranewspapers/docs/ rushden_extra_5.9.14
Dog tag scheme proves effective A LOST dog from Rushden was reunited with her family within hours, thanks to the Green Dog Club run by East Northamptonshire Council. Tess, a Lakeland Terrier/Yorkshire Terrier cross, went missing on a walk in the woods near Blackfriars, Rushden. Owner, Rachel Birch, said she felt sick when she realised she had lost her pet of 13 years. Luckily, Tess was found safe and well. Rachel had registered Tess with the Green Dog Club, so the pet was wearing a tag with a unique reference number and the council’s contact details on the reverse. Tess was quickly identified through the East Northamptonshire Dog Database – and Rachel was reunit-
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ed with her beloved pet. To dog owners who don’t have a Green Dog Club membership, Rachel says: “Get one! I would please ask everyone to get a tag as it’s free and easy to register.” East Northamptonshire Council’s dog warden, Lisa Blackler, said: “Reuniting a lost dog and its owner is so much quicker and easier when they are a Green Dog Club member. Nearly 700 dog owners in East Northamptonshire have signed up and I’d love to see every dog owner having the peace of mind that membership brings.” Find out more about the Green Dog Club, here: www.east-northampton- REUNITED: Tess and her best friend Red, who both have tags, with Rachel’s four-year-old daughter Ellie. shire.gov.uk
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Stepping up to county challenge
LOCAL AS this issue of Extra Local is being printed, the people of Scotland will be voting on independence. It will be interesting to see whether their votes tally with those of Corby folk, who took part in a mock election during this summer’s Highland Gathering. People flocked to offer their votes there, some 260 miles south of the border, and by a majority of 414 to 162, they voted No Thanks. About a third of the town’s residents are Scotland-born or of Scottish descent – but as expats living locally in ‘England’s most Scottish town’, they will have been powerless to add their voice to this week’s decision on splitting the 307-year union. Whatever the outcome, local Scottish people have made Northamptonshire their home and, tonight, the annual Spirit of Corby Awards are being presented to some remarkable souls who have made the area a nicer place for everyone – whatever the roots, the culture, the creed. It’s a time to think locally and to focus on what matters to us here and now. And it’s a time to thank our friends and neighbours who make a difference, by going the extra mile to enrich life in and around ‘Little Scotland’. See who has been nominated to win a coveted Spirit award this year; the full list is on page 8.
WALKING TALL: A three-mile walk from Corby Boating Lake and walking around the Corby Cube added up to nearly 500,000 steps for Corby The 20 Million Step Challenge was put in place LOCAL people have stepped up to a county challenge to add thousands of steps in the first after recent statistics highlighted Northampton20 Million Step Challenge event, which took shire as the fifth fattest county in the country! County council cabinet member for public place earlier this month. In Corby, a total of 115 people took part in the health and wellbeing, Councillor Robin Brown, challenge throughout the borough, including said: “I’m very pleased that the county has risen Mayor of Corby Cllr Anthony Dady, adding up to a to the challenge and achieved an incredible 20 million steps in one weekend. We’re still adding grand total of 461,350 steps. Whether residents were adding up their steps up the steps to achieve a final total which I’m on the treadmills, walking around parts of the confident everyone will be proud of. We don’t county such as local woodlands and beauty spots, want Northamptonshire to be the fifth fattest shopping centres, and the Corby Cube, every little county, and getting as many people as possible to go for a walk is a great way to start changing this.” step added up.
MAKING STRIDES: Whether it was a countryside walk or a few minutes on a walking machine, Kettering people added their steps to the cause.
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Business park: launch imminent THE first sod is yet to be cut, but activity has begun on the Cransley Park business site, Kettering, with development specialists and agents now in place to begin marketing the area. A computer-generated image is reproduced here. The 32 acres adjacent to junction 8 of the A14-A43 turn-off, have a long history of industrial use – as an iron foundry and later Cohen’s Scrap Yard. Developer St Francis Group purchased the site after its previous owner fell into receivership. Site infrastructure and clean-up costs have been partfunded through a grant by Northamptonshire Enterprise and the existing planning consent permits new development of up to 400,000 sq ft of B2 (industrial), B8 (storage and distribution) and C1 (hotel) uses. Commercial development specialist Gareth Williams and a new agency team – Prop-Search
and Lambert Smith Hampton – are now preparing an extensive re-launch. Mr Williams said: “After several years of inactivity in the occupier market we have, over the course of this year, seen an increase in requirements for new space. With a lack of existing stock, Cransley Park is uniquely placed to capitalise on this growth by being ready to go – fully consented and serviced. We are open for business!” St Francis Group and its agents are already in talks with a handful of local occupiers looking for bespoke buildings.
County police work wins praise THE county’s police force provides good value for money for Northamptonshire residents and is at the forefront of finding innovative ways to make the best use of resources, a key report published by the HMIC has shown. Officials carrying out a detailed inspection of the Force in spring found it is well on track to make the £22.9 million of savings by March 2015. They also found the Force has actually over-achieved on its savings target by more than £5 million to date and recognised key initiatives such as its work to tackle cyber crime, its campaign
to recruit hundreds of new Specials and its collaboration work with other organisations, such as the county’s fire service. Chief Constable, Adrian Lee (pictured), said: “We welcome this hugely significant report. Reducing budgets every year has been an increasingly difficult challenge and this report hopefully reassures the public that we provide the best possible service we can. “The hard work of the men and women of Northamptonshire Police has been vital and they fully deserve the credit for delivering the really good service we give the public.”
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Skin cancer concerns: free event is staged Loan offered for bus shelters AN annual Skin Cancer Surveillance Day is being held at Kettering General Hospital tomorrow, Saturday September 20. The free event was attended by 213 people last year and some 20 cancer and pre-cancer cases were detected. It enables anyone who has a concern about a mole or skin lesion to see specialists without an appointment on a first come, first served basis, with everyone being seen. It is being held in the Jubilee Wing in main outpatients at the Kettering hospital from 10am-1pm. Mother-of-two June Farrer, from Wellingborough, had the most serious kind of skin cancer – a malignant melanoma – removed from her leg after last year’s event. Mrs Farrer (57) who works as an administrator for Northamptonshire Healthcare Trust, said: “I had some moles I wanted checked out. The four or five moles I was concerned about were all fine but there was a small dark one on the skin of my right shin that they were worried about. “After the tests came through, it was diagnosed as a malignant melanoma. I had the mole and an area of skin around it removed and then had a skin graft. Since then I have had check-ups and
Last two seats!
THE charms of Bewdley and Ludlow delighted local people when they enjoyed the latest day trip arranged by Wondertours Community Transport last Saturday (September 13). The double-destination day out offered scenic views en route and sightseeing, shopping and lunches before the return journey home via the Clee Hill landscape for the 108 passengers. Arrangements were made by David Fursdon, assisted by Carole and Mick Browett. The drivers were Paul Bowyer and Nigel Lawman. All received rounds of applause and thanks for their efforts to make it another memorable trip. The next excursion is on Saturday November 15 to Derby, now a top regional destination. Timed with Christmas in mind, six hours will be spent in the city. Due to demand, two coaches are being laid on for passengers’ do-as-they-please visit. But there are now only two seats remaining (£13.50 each), so be quick to book! The coaches pick up in Weldon, Gretton, Corby Old Village and Town Centre and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book, call or text David Fursdon now on: 07790 197220 or email: david. fursdon@hotmail.com Wondertours are arranged voluntarily and not for profit and have served the local area since 1972. David adds: “Regular and new passengers are welcome on board.”
Raising awareness A CHARITY that supports Northamptonshire families whose children have a long-term illness will be in Kettering next week, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of childhood cancers and how to cope. The charity, Alfe’s Cause, was set up in 2010 after ten-year-old Northamptonborn Alfe went into remission from Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and wanted to help other children going through a similar situation. A representative from Alfe’s Cause will be at Kettering Library on Sunday September 28, 2.30pm-3pm –¬ September is childhood cancer awareness month in the UK.
everything has been fine. I think this is a brilliant event to put on for local people. It made it very easy to get myself checked out and I am so glad I did. “I think the Skin Surveillance Day is an important event and I would urge anyone with any concerns about moles or blemishes to go along and get them checked out.” Dr Olivia Stevenson, who is the trust’s skin cancer lead, said: “June’s cancer was caught before she had noticed any change and this allowed it to be picked up and treated earlier, giving her a much HAPPY OUTCOME: June Farrer is pictured with Dr Olivia Stevenson (right). better outcome.”
BUS shelters in Kettering that are disliked by locals who say they are too enclosed, are to be replaced – thanks to the owners of the Newlands Shopping Centre. Ellandi has offered an interestfree loan of £180,000 to build the new bus stops in Newland Street. Kettering Borough Council – which said public opinion on the shelters was ‘negative’ – had already earmarked cash through a ‘section 106 agreement’ with residential developers – but
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until that money comes through, the loan ensures work on the shelters can get started. Alex Brooker, asset management director, Ellandi, said: “We need to keep the town centre moving forward and, through this innovative funding structure, we have enabled investment in the town that might not have happened for a couple of years. Many of our loyal shoppers arrive by bus and it’s important they have as pleasant an experience as possible.”
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Teenagers wreck car
A GROUP of teenagers vandalised a car parked in a Corby street before fleeing from the scene. The three youths were seen hanging around Boston Close just after 9.15pm on Wednesday September 10. One of the boys punched the wing mirror of a red Honda Civic, breaking it, before the group ran away. All three were white, aged between 15 and 17 and wearing dark tracksuit bottoms and hooded tops. Witnesses can call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.
Paint shop burgled
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an overnight burglary in Centrix Park, Phoenix Parkway, Corby. Offender/s broke into Crown Paints Decorating Centre on Alpha Court and stole a substantial amount of cash. The burglary happened between 5pm on Thursday September 5 and 7am the following morning. Witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.
Find your family tree
IF you’re interested in discovering your family tree, the next genealogy surgeries hosted by Northamptonshire’s Family History Society are being held at Wellingborough Museum on Saturdays September 20 and October 18, 10am-1pm. Advice is free. The museum at Dulley’s Baths, Castle Way (NN8 1XB) is open 10am to 4.30pm and is also hosting the ‘Trench Experience’. Tours are most Saturday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and are £2 per person. Enhanced school visits can be arranged for during the week – call 01933 276838 for details, or email: wellingboroughmuseum@msn.com There is also an exhibition on the centenary of the First World War, continuing to grow as the anniversaries come round.
Stabbed in altercation
A MAN was assaulted at about 9pm on Saturday August 30 in Skegness Walk, Corby. An altercation took place between the victim and another man, either in the victim’s garden or the alleyway behind his house. The offender stabbed him in the stomach and face and then ran off in the direction of Sharman Drive. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. Anyone with information about the incident can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.
Assault with catapult
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Rockingham Road, Kettering, between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Monday September 1. Reports were received of somebody catapulting objects – possibly small stones – from a property near the junction of William Street on Rockingham Road. A man was hit on the leg as he walked past, and a car was also hit. Call local police on: 101. Alternatively, can call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.
Gardeners’ questions
THE next meeting of the Gretton Garden Group will be on Wednesday September 24 at 8pm in Gretton Village Hall, Kirby Road. It will take the form of Gardeners’ Question Time, with audience questions directed at BBC Radio Northampton gardening presenter Johnny Amos. A high turnout is expected. Light refreshments – tea, coffee, squash and cake – will be provided by Gretton Garden Group members. Bring along alcoholic drinks if you wish. Admission, including refreshments, will be free to members, £5 visitors. Bring your gardening questions!
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Transport minister hears of roads bid LOCAL Conservatives have taken a campaign for improvements to the A45 and the Chowns Mill roundabout, Higham Ferrers, to the man with overall responsibility for UK roads. The campaign is being jointly run by Tom Pursglove, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Corby and East Northamptonshire, and Wellingborough and Rushden MP, Peter Bone. Both are lobbying for the A45 between Stanwick and the A14 to be made a dual-carriageway and for improvements to the Chowns Mill roundabout. Now the pair have just met with Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin MP, at the
RAISING CONCERNS: From left, Tom Pursglove, Patrick Mcloughlin MP and Peter Bone MP. House of Commons, to press for issue. “Clearly, we need first-class the much-needed changes. Mr Pursglove said: “I lobbied infrastructure to continue our for the meeting with the Trans- economic recovery and help port Secretary having received businesses grow – that’s why I an overwhelming response to am calling for both a better, and my ‘Listening Campaign’ on this safer, A45.”
During the meeting, Tom Pursglove and Peter Bone also presented the Transport Secretary with campaign card responses on the dualling and roundabout bid. The cards have been distributed throughout north Northamptonshire in order to get public backing from residents for the campaign. Mr Bone added: “The meeting was very productive and the Secretary of State pledged he would go away and look into the issue. “There is a real appetite for investment in the A45 and the Chowns Mill roundabout with more and more responses coming in every day.”
Apply online now for next year’s school places APPLICATIONS can now be made online for Northamptonshire primary and secondary schools allowing parents to apply for their preferred school for their children for September 2015. Applications are open for children to start primary or infant school or to transfer to junior, middle or secondary school in September 2015. Parents who have a child starting
secondary school in September 2015 should submit their application by 5pm on October 31, 2014. Parents who have a child who has their fourth birthday between September 1, 2014, and August 31, 2015, or are due to transfer from infant to junior school or from lower to middle school, should submit their application by 5pm on January 15, 2015. As there is pressure on school places
‘Centenary Fields’ offer lasting legacy A WWI exhibition has been held in the Corby Cube as part of First World War Centenary commemorations. Newsletters, decorative bombshells and a stack of information were on display. It also included Corby’s Roll of Honour, which lists those who served and died or returned, who have local connections to Corby and surrounding villages. The exhibition came on the heels of an agreement by councillors for two of the borough’s green spaces to be put forward as dedicated ‘Centenary Fields’. This is part of a nationwide initiative by Fields in Trust in partnership with the Royal British Legion, which aims to secure recreational areas as ‘Centenary Fields’ to honour the memory of those who lost their lives in World War I. At Corby Borough Council’s One Corby Policy Committee last month, councillors put forward both Charter Field and Hazelwood and Thoroughsale Woods as part of this scheme. If successful, it will commemorate this significant milestone in history and will also safeguard these areas from development, creating a tangible local legacy to the fallen soldiers of World War I that will be valued by the community for generations to come. Corby Borough Council’s lead member for community, Cllr John McGhee, said: “We are
throughout the county, the council is reminding parents of the importance of sending in their application on time. County Councillor Matthew Golby, cabinet member for learning, skills and education said: “The admissions system gives families the chance to tell us which schools they’d prefer to send their children to. “While most people are successful at getting a place at their preferred school, there are steps that parents can take to maximise their chances. Submitting an application form in time is the most crucial, followed closely by nominating a second and third preferred school. “There are no guarantees of getting into a preferred school but the chances of a successful application will be higher if parents tell us before the deadline which three schools they’d prefer.” For all on-time applications, parents will be notified of their offer of a secondary school place on March 2, 2015. Parents applying on time for primary, infant, junior and middle school places will be notified of their offer on April 16, 2015. For applications and information, parents can visit the admissions section of the council’s website, here: www. northamptonshire.gov.uk/admissions
Elderly woman robbed
COMMEMORATION: Deputy leader, Cllr Jean Addison, visits the WW1 exhibition in Corby library, Corby Cube. Much information about local people and their involvement in WW1 is live on the council website and will remain there for the next four years. very pleased to have put forward two recreational areas in Corby that we feel will benefit from being safeguarded from development in the future and that are a long-lasting commemoration to the Centenary of World War I. “We hope both submissions will be successful and will continue to commemorate the centenary over the upcoming four years throughout a range of events and dedications.” Already, a catalogue of historic information has
and is continuing to be compiled and issued on the borough council’s website: www.corby.gov.uk where interesting information will continue to be live throughout the four-year commemoration of the war’s centenary. The council hopes to receive further information that may help with the Roll of Honour on those pages – to have any items included, contact Corby Borough Council’s democratic services team on: 01536 464013 or email: paul. goult@corby.gov.uk
AN 83-year-old woman was walking in Corby – along the link between Dovedale Road and Nithsdale Road – when she was approached by a six-foot man, who lifted the lid of the basket on her walking frame and stole her purse. He then ran off towards Dovedale Road. The theft happened between 9am and 9.30am on Friday September 5. The offender is in his late 20s to early 30s, is of medium build with light-brown hair. He was wearing a light blue tracksuit. Witnesses, or anyone with information, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.
Conservatory raided
TWO mountain bikes have been stolen in a burglary in Manor Road, Rothwell. The offender/s broke in through the conservatory at the back of the house between midnight and 5am on Tuesday September 2. They stole a red Trek Superfly mountain bike, which had white suspension forks and ‘fox’ stickers on it, and a white Giant XTC mountain bike frame, without wheels. They also stole a set of ‘Ay-up’ bike lights. Officers are asking anyone who is offered a similar bike to call them on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.
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Meet Bambi with an ASBO! TRAVELLING up Westcott Way in Corby, I had to brake hard to avoid a muntjac deer running across the main road from Central Park. This was the first time I had seen a muntjac in Corby and I began to wonder how long it would be before some grant-aided organisation starts up ‘Save The Muntjac’! But before they do, think on . . . The Reeves Muntjac was brought into Britain by the 11th Duke of Bedford from south China around 1920 and released at Woburn Park. Needless to say, over time they got free or were let loose and now England has more than 100,000 muntjac munching their way through woods and gardens, often heard but rarely seen at only 20inches in height. This lovable little ‘Bambi’ is not a grazer but a browser who loves flowers, especially roses, bluebells and primroses and hazel nuts – and just where do you think this little chap was heading? That’s right, the Hazel Wood! They breed like rabbits all year round. This seductive, wolf in deer’s clothing with its russet coat, tiny antlers and tusks is taking over Britain! Their numbers have sky-rocketed and eradicating them is now impossible. Their gestation period is seven months and, within days, the doe is ready to mate again. Sometimes at night they can be mistaken for dogs – they screech and bark like a dog and are known as the barking deer. These little beauties have very sharp antlers and tusks and are not afraid of humans; they will attack anything that threatens their young, foxes, dogs and humans, so be aware – they can be dangerous! They do untold damage to woodland, pulling up new shoots, destroying young trees and they will empty your garden of flowers in minutes. They eat shrubs that birds nest in, insects, and are mainly vegetarian. There have been sporadic sightings from Cornwall up to the Lowlands of Scotland and now Northern Ireland, where these doe-eyed destroyers are labelled ‘ASBO Bambis’ and ‘kill-
HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also recognised as a local historian – but here he takes a walk on the wild side! Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk er deer’ and are taking hold at a ferocious ten per cent increase in population each year. Dr Jamie Dick, professor of invasion biology at Queens University Belfast, said: “The diminutive muntjac will eat anything: brambles, new growth, ivy, laurel, agricultural crops and garden plants.” Dr Dick is also concerned the animals may be a reservoir for a virus new to science known as gamma herpes virus, which could present a risk to domestic stock. Muntjac do not live in herds, but as small groups and, although they are without doubt beautiful wild creatures with the Bambi factor, a cornered buck or a doe with her young will not hesitate to attack you if approached, leaving nasty wounds requiring hospital treatment. So do not approach them! Corby is surrounded by natural habitats for the muntjac deer and the impact on ecosystems over a period of time could become an expensive, major problem – the knock-on effect being a huge reduction in invertibrates such as beetles and butterflies. It is down to landowners to control deer populations or
DOE-EYED DESTROYER: What has a hazel nut in every bite? The muntjac deer! And he is chomping his way through local woodlands!
BEAUTIFUL BUT DAMAGING AND DANGEROUS: The animal may look as cute as Bambi, but is destroying woodlands and will attack you if you approach, causing nasty injuries. to seek assistance in doing so. Once again, man intervenes in nature and takes an animal out of its natural environment (China) and sets it free to potentially wreak havoc on our countryside. The Corby area is potentially a very expensive time bomb if these lovely animals are not properly managed and are left to run free throughout our area. INTRODUCED TO THE UK: The 11th Duke of Bedford brought the muntjac to the grounds of Woburn Abbey I love this tiny animal, but from its native China in the 19th century. Numbers are also reported to have escaped from other areas, such as would hate to see it turn into Whipsnade Zoo. Now they are enjoying the fruits of the Corby woodlands. a culled pest in future. With the correct environmental approach now, I am sure we can exist side by side and ‘Bambi’ can be a wonderful addition to Corby’s wildlife programme.
AN EVENING WITH JOHN MOTSON
WEDNESDAY
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THE MASONIC HALL ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN: As numbers of muntjac continue unmanaged, it’s only a matter of time before accidents happen on the roads surrounding hazel woodlands – this little deer’s favourite food supply. Below, Corby Central Park, by the boating lake.
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Record crowds throng police and fire day SOME 8,000 people flocked to an open event organised by the county’s police and fire services at Wootton Hall in Northampton on Saturday September 6. Activities included police dog displays, demonstrations of how police officers deal with petrol bombs and re-creations of rescues from car crashes. Chief Constable, Adrian Lee, said: “The public really enjoy an opportunity to come and celebrate policing. “We know they’re really interested in the work of the police, we see that on television and in the media all the time. “This gives them a bit of an insight into our work and confidence that there are a lot of resources available if they ever need the support of the police.” Northamptonshire Police has regularly held
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open days at Wootton Hall, but this was the first time Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue also took part. Brigade manager, Dawn Whittaker, said: “We’re here to show the public the things we do in terms of response, but also talk to people about our role in preventing incidents and promoting community safety. “It’s a great opportunity to talk about the work we do to support the people of Northamptonshire.” Feedback about the event from members of the public was also positive. Posts on the police Facebook page included comments such as ‘What a great day, enjoyed by everyone. So much going on and everyone was so friendly’ and ‘It was a fantastic day, so much to watch and do. We loved it and the kids had an amazing time’.
Mobile library: stops change
A NUMBER of new stops have been added to Northamptonshire County Council’s mobile JOINT EVENT: This was the first time the local police and fire services had joined forces to stage the open day. library service in response to customer feedback. Some locations will also see longer stops due to increased demand, while some stops have been LOCAL police are backing a helpline major issue. removed from the timetable because of poor It aims to prevent children and customer numbers. being launched by the NSPCC to people from becoming support those who are worried young The new stops are at Busy Bees Nursery and about children and young people at involved in gangs through promoting Windermere Day Nursery in Kettering, Rushden Day early intervention and partnership Nursery, Busy Bees Day Nursery in Wellingborough risk from gangs. In a project backed by the Home working. and Corby, and Avon Fields, Welford. The NSPCC recognises that many Office, the charity has funded specialist Cllr Robin Brown, cabinet member for public health training for NSPCC helpline counsellors adults are concerned about the impact and wellbeing, said: “Our mobile library service as part of its Ending Gangs and Youth of gangs on children and young people provides a vital lifeline for people who love to read but and are seeking advice and support. Violence programme (EGYV). can find it difficult to get to their local library. The service, which uses the same The programme was set up in “These new and extended stops reflect the November 2011, in response to the number as the existing NSPCC helpline, changing needs of our borrowers and will ensure London disorders and identified 33 (0808 800 5000), will be available that we continue to deliver a valuable and effective local authority areas across England across the UK. service across Northamptonshire.” For more details, visit: www.nspcc. and Wales where gangs and gang The stops removed from the timetable due to culture were considered to be a org.uk lack of demand are: pubs – Telford Lodge, Trading
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Post and The Sundew (Harvester) in Kettering, Needle & Awl pub in Rushden and The Priory pub in Wellingborough, plus Windmill Road/Victoria Street in Irthlingborough.
Polling stations: review
A REVIEW of polling districts and poll stations in the Kettering Borough Council area is due to begin soon – a statutory process that has to take place every five years. Any changes introduced as a result of the review will be in place in time for the local Government and Parliamentary elections to be held next May. Any elector in the constituency or borough is able to comment on the review, as is anyone with expertise regarding disabled access provision. Those making representations should, if possible, identify alternative places that can be used for polling. Comments may be made until November 30. Details of current arrangements are here: www. kettering.gov.uk
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Crackdown on rural crime
RURAL residents across Northamptonshire are being urged to report any suspicious activities to the police in order to help them curb rural crime. Recent instances of hare coursing and livestock theft have led the CLA (Country Land and Business Association) and Northamptonshire Police to make an appeal for the public to help force convictions, and enable vehicles used to commit crime to be seized and destroyed. Police received reports of sheep thefts in the county during July and August, with a number of incidents earlier in the year of small livestock being slaughtered in rural locations and being taken away to be sold for profit as meat. Figures show a 129 per cent rise in livestock thefts in a six-month period to March 2014, as rustlers cash in on a black market meat trade. In Northamptonshire there were eight incidents, including 1,000 freerange laying hens being stolen last December and 61 ewes stolen in January. While figures for hare coursing in the county are low in comparison to other crimes, both the CLA and the police believe this is down to people failing to report incidents because they believe there is little can be done to stop it. Chief Superintendent for Northamptonshire Police, Paul Fell, said: “I absolutely encourage local people to report hare coursing, or any type of suspicious activity in and around farms. “We can only produce a meaningful, proactive response if we get intelligence from local communities.” CLA regional director Nicola Currie added: “If you spot a suspicious vehicle, take the registration number and call 101.”
Psychic night at centre
THE Rothwell Art and Heritage Centre will be hosting an audience with international clairvoyant, medium and psychic, Dennis Binks, this evening (September 19) from 7.30pm-10pm. Admission is by ticket only – entrance fee is £7, which includes refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at Rothwell Art and Heritage Centre.
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Confused? Not now, says Andrew! Raid: bus queue appeal
WHEN Andrew Wilkes-Lilley (pictured) answered the phone and was told he had won £10,000, he couldn’t believe it, thinking someone was pulling his leg! But now he is £10,000 richer, thanks to Confused.com, after being announced as a weekly winner in the price comparison site’s £Million Mega Draw. Andrew (45) from Irthlingborough, won the money by purchasing his motor insurance policy via Confused.com during the second week of August, entering himself into a draw to win a weekly prize of £10,000 – with the chance of claiming an eventual grand prize of one million pounds! He said: “When I received the phone call from Confused. com, to tell me I’d won the £10,000, my first reaction was that someone was playing a joke on me. I couldn’t quite believe what I was being told! “I’m absolutely delighted to have won such a fantastic amount of money. You hear of people winning
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PEOPLE standing at a bus stop may have information that could help police following a break-in at a Corby pub. The Hazel Tree pub in Greenhill Rise was broken into sometime between 5am and 5.30am on Tuesday August 26 and officers investigating the raid would like to speak to a number people who were waiting for a bus outside the pub at the time. The thieves took cash trays from the pub and abandoned them as they fled. Anyone witnesses can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555111.
these competitions but never think it’s going to happen to you. “I’ve always shopped around for my insurance and Confused.com were by far the most competitive this time around. Plus, BRIAN the Robot also makes me chuckle every time I see him!” When asked how he would spend the £1million, if he were lucky enough to win that as well, Andrew replied: “The first thing I would do is buy my family a holiday home. I’ve always wanted to own somewhere in Mijas, Southern Spain, so winning the million would be the perfect opportunity to do that.” Joby Russell, marketing director at Confused.com, said: “We’re delighted
for Andrew and are looking forward to making more people £10,000 winners over the coming weeks. We have had a lot of support and loyalty from our customers over the years since we launched Confused. com, and wanted to show our appreciation through this giveaway. “The ‘£Million Mega Draw’ has been a great success and by the end of the promotion we’ll have made someone a millionaire! There isn’t long left for customers to get their entries in. All they need to do is buy a car, home, life or travel insurance policy, and fill in a short entry form for the chance to win a life-changing prize.” The £Million Mega Draw runs until September 30.
Burglar attacked occupant POLICE are appealing for information following a serious incident that took place in Irchester Road, Rushden on Tuesday August 28 at about 10pm. A house was broken into while the occupant was inside. He was assaulted and a substantial amount of cash was stolen. A white van was seen parked outside, around the same time, and police would like to speak to anybody who may have seen the van or any suspicious activity. The victim was treated at Kettering General Hospital for a minor head injury. Witnesses can contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
Car passenger assaulted
A MAN aged 43 was assaulted in Oxford Street, Wellingborough, on Friday August 29. The incident took place in a car in which the victim was a passenger, at around 8pm. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information regarding it. Call police on: 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111. If you have a local story that you feel may be of interest to our readers please email Sally at: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk
Cat Vaccinations
By Suzhy Winifield RVN
Corby Extra Newspaper July 2014
Kittens and adult cats alike are always exploring the great world around them and, therefore, are likely to come into contact with infectious diseases. Vaccination teaches your cat’s immune system in advance how to recognise and defend against certain important diseases, which are often incurable and can in some cases be fatal. They need your help to protect them against the following diseases: Feline Panleucopenia This is a disease that can affect cats of all ages. Kittens are particularly at risk as their immune system is not fully developed. The virus is passed on in faeces and can stay in the environment for a long time. This disease is often fatal. Cat flu This is transmitted from infected cats and also from contaminated items in the environment such as cat bowls. The symptoms are similar to a human cold, with runny eyes and nose and sore throat and, in severe cases, fever and mouth ulcers. Chlamydia This is a disease spread by close contact between cats. This disease can cause severe conjunctivitis which can be long lasting and is uncomfortable. Feline Leukaemia Virus This is a viral disease and can cause severe damage to the cat’s immune system and can result in tumours. Cats spread this disease between themselves from grooming each other, sharing feeding and water bowls and fighting. It is a fatal disease and the only protection to ensure your cat does not contract this disease is to vaccinate against it. Rabies We are a rabies-free country, but if you are taking your cat abroad you must get them vaccinated against rabies. This is required by law. Why do we need to vaccinate our cats? Most of the diseases we vaccinate against have no specific cure. But if we vaccinate, the cat’s immune system is taught to recognise and fight the diseases.
When to vaccinate A certain amount of immunity for a young kitten is passed down to them from their mother. This sadly diminishes quickly. Kittens should be vaccinated ideally at eight weeks old. The usual schedule for vaccination is two injections done three weeks apart and then 10-14 days after the second injection is given the protection is in place. However, for this protection to remain in place an annual booster injection must be given.
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Pet Bereavement
How to cope after saying goodbye It is never an easy time when a much loved pet dies, whether it is sudden, due to a long term illness or because of old age. Losing a pet can often be very upsetting and many owners will go through a process of grieving. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to cope with this process and it can be a lonely, isolating time. The grieving process may consist of many different stages, including disbelief, pain, anger, guilt and acceptance but there are no hard and fast rules. It’s different for each pet owner. The first stage is often disbelief and shock. It may be hard to accept that your pet is no longer with you, especially if they have been in your family for many years, and your house may feel very empty and quiet. The next stage is often pain, anger and depression. You might ask yourself if you have done the right thing or whether there was anything else you could have done. This is quite normal and will subside over time. Things that remind you of your pet, such as their toys and bedding or the sound of a neighbour’s pet’s barking or meowing can be painful to see and hear. Talking to understanding family and friends at this time can be a
Travelling with pets
With us experiencing a late ‘Indian Summer’, many of us will be taking the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors whilst we can. Whether heading off on a day-trip, or a full weekend getaway, we wish to ensure that pet owners keep themselves, as well as their fourlegged friends, as safe as possible while travelling. Senior Vet, Elaine Pendlebury, said: “Travelling with unrestrained pets in the car can be a recipe for disaster. Not only can they distract or impede the driver, should they see something interesting outside the window and decide to give chase, but in the event of an accident they can get severely injured. They can also cause serious injury to other passengers – a medium-sized dog unrestrained in a car travelling at 30mph can hurtle forward with the force of a polar bear should the car be involved in a crash!” To help owners, we have put together some top tips: Start early! Introducing your pet to travelling in a car from a young age will help to reduce any stress or anxiety. Start by leaving doors open when the car’s parked in a safe environment, such as your drive, so they can explore the vehicle, coming and going as they please. Also get them used to their restraints or carriers and introduce them to short journeys, gradually building up to longer ones when your pet is not upset by the travelling. Walkies first This will help to burn off any excess energy, preventing them becoming restless during the journey. Secure is safe Dogs are best secured with a pet seat belt to keep everyone safe. Smaller pets should be kept in a sturdy travel carrier that can’t easily move about in the car. Make regular stops Give your dog plenty of opportunities to stretch their legs on the lead, drink water and relieve themselves, to prevent ‘accidents’ in the car. Cats and other small pets should not be allowed out of
source of great support. The last stage of the grieving process is acceptance, when an owner’s thoughts turn to the joy their pet brought them and the companionship they shared. It is often comforting to commemorate the life of a missed pet, so PDSA has set up the National Collection of Pet Memories which allows owners to create a lasting tribute to their pet. Visiting the National Collection of Pet Memories website (www.pdsa. org.uk) allows owners to read the tributes of others who have been in the same situation, which can be a source of comfort and reassurance. Other ways that owners choose to remember their pet include framing a favourite picture of them or planting a tree in the garden. PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Elaine Pendlebury says: “The loss of a companion can be heartbreaking, so make sure you share your feelings with others who understand your loss, and don’t feel embarrassed to show your emotions. If you are struggling to cope with the loss of a pet, there are dedicated pet bereavement counselling services that you can contact, such as the Pet Bereavement
Support Service (www.pbss.org. uk). Grief affects different people in different ways, but gradually, over time, the pain and sense of loss will eventually ease and you will remember the happy time you shared with your pet.” For more information on pet bereavement please visit www. pdsa.org.uk/bereavement.
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their carrier but owners need to make sure the pet has enough water and is clean. Drive steady Try not to break sharply or accelerate too fast, as sudden changes can be stressful or frightening for your pet. Heads down Your dog may love the feel of the wind in his ears, but letting them lean their head out of the window can be dangerous. Small stones and debris can injure their eyes and nose, and pets have also been known to fall out, or even be injured by passing vehicles. Elaine added: “Keeping pets safe when they travel in cars is a must, but it needn’t be a chore. With a little forethought and planning, owners can help make sure their pets travel safely this summer.
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Industry magnate opens school CORBY Technical School has been officially opened by a leading figure of British industry. Chairman of the Brooke Weston
Coffee time!
GRETTON Sports and Social Club is the venue for the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday September 26, 12noon-3pm. Call in and support the fundraising. If you have any unwanted items to help boost this good cause, call organiser Joyce Polley on: 01536 770940. The club is located on Gretton Recreation Ground.
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Pedestrian hit by car
A MAN’S leg was broken when he was hit by a car in Church Street, Wellingborough, in the early hours of Sunday August 24. The 23-year-old man was standing with friends outside the Cutting Room Company, Jordans Ryvita and Weston was able to officially open Public House at about 2.40am when he the school and that so many Kingsmill. was hit by a red Vauxhall Astra, knocked Corby Technical School distinguished members of our down and injured. principal, Angela Reynolds, said: community were able to join us The car was then driven off at “This year has been an incredibly for the event.” speed and narrowly missed another After the opening, the exciting time for us. We have pedestrian. moved into our new building and guests were given a tour of the Witnesses, or anyone with received Ofsted’s highest accolade school before being treated to information, are asked to contact police when it ranked our school as refreshments. on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, Corby Technical School was ‘Outstanding’. on: 0800 555 111. “I am incredibly proud of all launched by the Brooke Weston our students and staff and the Trust in 2012 in the former Firdale official opening was a wonderful Centre in Cottingham Road. Earlier this year, staff and occasion which gave us the THE public is being asked to help opportunity to celebrate our students moved into their new identify a man who may have custom-made building next door achievements. information about cannabis “We were delighted that George to their former premises. production at a property in Bozeat, near Wellingborough. Officers would like to speak to the man, pictured here, who they believe may have 1 Oct 24 Music at Castle Theatre, information that Wellingborough. could help with 2 Oct 24 Craft workshop at Stanwick their enquiries. Lakes. (3a Artworks at Stanwick Lakes. He is thought to (Oct 24-Nov 8) be from Vietnam 3b Oct 24-Nov 8 Artworks at Rushden and may go by the Historical Transport Museum. name of Nguyen 3c Oct 24-Nov 8 Artworks at Irchester Van Khoung. Officers are urging him or Country Park. anyone who knows or recognises him to 4 Oct 25 Ballet at Castle Theatre, contact them. Wellingborough. If you recognise the man in this 5 Oct 25 Ghost train at Rushden Historical photograph or if you know of his Transport Museum. whereabouts, contact 6 Oct 25 Higham Ferrers Farmers’ Market.
Corby Tech welcomes chairman George Weston
Trust, George Weston, undertook the ceremonial duties, opening the town’s newest secondary school last Friday, September 12. Staff, students and invited guests gathered as the trust’s chairman unveiled a commemorative plaque to celebrate the £6m state-of-the-art building in Cottingham Road. Mr Weston is the chief executive of Associated British Foods, which employs more than 100,000 people in 47 countries and includes well-known names such as Twinings, Primark, Ovaltine, The Silver Spoon
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Nene Valley hosts first ever culture and heritage festival Local events include:
FESTIVAL MAPPED OUT: Map and key to local events being staged during the inaugural Nene Valley festival of music, arts and theatre. A NEW festival celebrating the unique world-class wildlife, culture and heritage of the Nene Valley will take place from Friday October 24 to Saturday November 8. The festival will present an eclectic programme, including outdoor events, theatre productions, art workshops, concerts and foodie events. Featuring more than 20 organisations at key locations along the Nene Valley, from Northampton to Oundle, the festival is a must for wildlife and culture lovers of all ages looking for inspiration, tranquillity and new experiences. The Nene Valley Festival is being organised through the Destination Nene Valley project, which aims to promote the Nene Valley as a competitive, sustainable destination offering world class wildlife to a mixture of local, national and international audiences. East Northamptonshire Councillor and board member for the Destination Nene Valley project, Sarah Peacock, said: “We’re delighted to be working with such a wide variety of partners who have an in-depth knowledge of the vital ingredients for putting on a successful festival. “Our partners include the Oundle International Festival which has recently
celebrated 30 successful years and the Castle in Wellingborough which will be offering an exciting programme of live entertainment.” That entertainment includes a concert by Placido Domingo, ballet, a play based on children’s book Duck in the Truck, a special screening of ‘memories of the Nene Valley’, ghost walks, Hallowe’en fun, walks and trails, craft workshops and more. Graham Callister, cultural and policy manager for Northamptonshire County Council, said: “The inaugural Nene Valley Festival recognises and celebrates the natural and historic assets of this beautiful part of the county, through a diverse cultural programme of events, aimed at both residents and visitors to the region. “It is the ambition of the partners to create an annual event of regional and national significance.” Mark Bradshaw, from the National Trust and festival partners, added: “The National Trust is delighted to support the Nene Valley Festival, inspiring more people to connect with the wildlife and heritage of the county. “We hope many visitors will enjoy all the activities on offer this autumn.”
Police hold firearms amnesty A GUNS amnesty is currently being held by Northamptonshire Police, giving people the chance to hand over unlawfully-held guns, ammunition, replica guns or air weapons. The amnesty is running until Sunday September 28. During the event, people will also be able to surrender lawfully-held guns, ammunition or air weapons which are no longer wanted. Inspector Sarah Johnson, who will lead the amnesty, said: “This
is all about our work to make Northamptonshire the safest place in the country. “It’s not in response to any incidents of crime in Northamptonshire, it’s an opportunity for people to surrender guns and ammunition which they don’t possess a valid certificate for and therefore reduce the number of weapons which might be available for circulation or which might become used in criminality. “People may also wish to surrender lawfully held guns or
12 Oct 27 Stanwick Lakes Farmers’ Market. 13 Oct 27 Play for children at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. 14 Oct 27 Opera at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. 16 Oct 28 Wildlife Trust exhibition at St Peter’s Church, Irthlingborough. 17 Oct 28-29 Play at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. 19 Oct 29 Rushden Hall and Museum tours. 20 Oct 29-31 Hallowe’en crafts at Stanwick Lakes. 21 Oct 30 Burlesque at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. 22 Oct 30 RSPB treasure hunt at Stanwick Lakes. 23 Oct 30 Jazz at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. 24 Oct 30 Cycle roadshow at Stanwick Lakes. 27 Oct 31 Hallowe’en Spooktacle at Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows Nature Reserve. 28 Oct 31 Hallowe’en Family Party at Stanwick Lakes. 29 Oct 31 Music of The Carpenters at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. 31 Nov 2 Bonfire crafts at Stanwick Lakes. 32 Nov 2 Folk dance and song at Castle Theatre, Wellingborough.
even air weapons and we will be glad to arrange their collection and disposal.” The force last held a guns amnesty in 2003, which saw 523 weapons handed in. The decision to hold an amnesty again follows similar operations that have been held recently by both Nottinghamshire Police and Leicestershire Police. As part of the amnesty, people will be able to call 101 and request an appointment to hand over a SPECIALIST OPERATION: Heading up the countyweapon. wide guns amnesty, Inspector Sarah Johnson.
Brand new bike taken
A BICYCLE – which had been purchased just three weeks earlier – and a scooter were stolen from a Raunds street after they had been secured to a lamppost with a bike lock. The scooter and the red Xrated Mesh bike, similar to the one pictured here, were left in Stanwick Road between 8pm and 8.15pm on Friday September 5. When their owners returned, they saw that both the bike and the scooter had gone. Witnesses, or anyone with information about this theft, can call local police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.
Gold watch stolen
CORBY police are investigating the theft of a gold Gucci watch, taken from a house in Rose Avenue, Weldon, at some point in the last seven weeks. Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have been offered a gold Gucci watch for sale or has any information regarding this theft. Anyone with information can contact local police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.
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So last week we launched our brand new charity – Make Some Noise! It’s an exciting new charity designed to help disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. These youngsters may be affected by illness, disability, bereavement or lack of opportunity. And in Northamptonshire we are going to working hard to support ‘Thomas’s Fund’ which was established to provide music therapy in the home in Northamptonshire for children with life limiting conditions and/or disabilities who are unable to attend school for prolonged periods. They also provide work on the children’s wards at Northampton General Hospital. Through Make Some Noise we want to help Thomas’s Fund provide a day of therapy per week in the Corby area for a 2-year period, and area where there is huge need. Thomas’s Fund have strong links with Kingswood Children’s Centre and propose to run a half day of sessions per week, focusing on children with profound needs or life limiting conditions. There’s lots of opportunities for you to get involved, all the details are on our website at heart.co.uk and make sure you are tuned in on Make Some Noise appeal day, which is Thursday October 9th, as there will be some fantastic special guests and the chance top bid for some once in a lifetime auction lots! A life-sized statue of Amy Winehouse was unveiled in Camden last week, on what would have been her Birthday. According to early reports, the original plan was for the statue to be placed at The Roundhouse, one of the nearby music venues, but it has now been unveiled in the nearby Stables Market, close to the MTV studios and her former home. Her father Mitch told Sky News "The Roundhouse would have been great as Amy and the Foundation have a great affinity with the venue, but it would not always have been accessible for fans, we wanted people to be able to see it, touch and interact. Now Amy will oversee the comings and goings of her home town forever. Amy was in love with Camden and it is the place her fans from all over the world associate her with." Amy’s battle with drink and drugs was well documented and she was found dead at her home in 2011. She was 27. The statue was made by sculptor Scott Eaton.
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A MockyHorror Halloween at Aspers Casino 15 September 2014 Aspers Casino Northampton is recreating the sights and sounds of the cult classic cinema sensation ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in a tribute cabaret show for a spooky Halloween event on Saturday 1 November. The Mocky Horror Tribute Show will be putting on a performance to remember at Aspers from 7.30pm as they take guests on a weird and wonderful journey of wanton abandon. In its fourteenth year of operation, the astounding musical cabaret show is a specially commissioned and professionally produced, fully choreographed production with five performers and more than nine spectacular costume changes. Adam Aggiss, better known as ‘Frank’, from the Rocky Horror Show says, “We’re really excited to be part of Aspers’ spectacular Halloween extravaganza. The Mocky Horror Show is the perfect performance for a Halloween night out that we’re sure guests won’t forget.” For just £25 per person, guests will also enjoy a delicious Halloween themed three course menu of ‘scary starters’, ‘monstrous mains’ and ‘just desserts’, followed by a disco. “Aspers is the perfect venue for the Mocky Horror Show to perform its unforgettable cabaret show” said David Stratford, general manager of Aspers Casino. “The atmosphere will be fantastic as our dedicated function room is transformed into a ghoulish grotto, and what’s more, there’ll be a prize for the best dressed guest on the night.” All bookings for the Mocky Horror Show must be made in advanced by calling 01604 623 580 or at www. aspersnorthampton.co.uk. The event is open to over 18’s only. For further information about Aspers Northampton like us on Facebook or follow @AspersNorthants on Twitter. To find out more about the Mocky Horror Show visit www.rockyhorrortribute.com. Sensory play for babes and tots. The summer may be over but the fun continues in the county! Award-winning children’s activity leaders Donna Smith and Amy George are reminding local families about weekly get-togethers with the Hartbeeps group, for young children. The groups are for babies and toddlers and involve making music, enjoying multi-sensory play and having fun! Suitable for youngsters from birth to five years old, Amy and Donna run classes around the area and another Hartbeeps group is being launched in Raunds at the end of October on Tuesdays – call Amy for more details on 07775 877093 or email amy@ hartbeeps.com There are also
sessions on Mondays in Kettering at Kids Play (10.30am), Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall in Rushden – 9.30am for walkers and 10.30am for sitting to toddling age groups. On Fridays the group meets at Telford Lodge I Kettering, 10am. The Hartbeeps organisers are also holding coffee mornings in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Monday September 15, 10am-12pm at Gretton Village Hall and on Tuesday September 23, 9.30am-11.30am, at Saxon Hall in Raunds. Regular baby and toddler classes start in Gretton Village Hall on Monday September 22, 9.30am and 10.30am – for more information email: Donna@hartbeeps.com or call: 07584 033108.
Continuous until 6 December 2014 The new Burton Latimer Heritage Museum exhibition “Kiss the Children for Me” is now well underway and is proving to be very popular. Its title is taken from an excerpt from a letter sent home by Private Leonard Drage Clipson to his family the day before he was killed in the trenches. There have been contributions of items for display from many people who are keen to commemorate their relative’s involvement in the war. For example, there are several beautiful embroidered cards sent home from France and Flanders and also some cards sent from a PoW camp. There are autograph book entries that reflect the wartime mood of the civilians and entries by Empire troops convalescing here, and of course, battlefield relics. There are dozens of photographs of servicemen, many of whom failed to return, and, as usual, the Book of Remembrance which lists all the Burton Latimer soldiers, sailors and airmen that died, with details of their resting place and their photograph if one exists. The exhibition is at the Heritage Museum, Civic Centre, 120 High Street Burton Latimer and is open from 10am to 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays until December 6th. Phone 01536 722722 for further details. 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 Every weekend between 1 March and 26 October, 2014 A tour of Lyveden’s Elizabethan garden. Discover the fascinating history and mysteries of Sir Thomas Tresham’s New Bield. The tour is over grass and rough ground with no path. The tour takes place every week-
end between 1 March and 26 October. Free event (normal admission charges apply) Please see the main property page for open and closed days. 2pm 3:30 pm Normal Admission Charges Apply; there is no extra charge for the tour. Meet at Visitor reception Children will be very welcome More Information: 01832 205158, lyveden@nationaltrust.org.uk Lyveden New Bield near Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5AT Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community). Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch on Tuesday 1st July 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. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton. Saturday 15 November Wondertours Community Transport serving North Northamptonshire are running two Christmas excursions this year. On Saturday 15th November Derby is the destination now a top regional centre boasting the superb Westfields Shopping complex with all the shops you need and a fabtastic food mall. The Eagle indoor market is the biggest in the Country with a big variety of stalls offering bargains galore. The Cathedral Quarter is a nice area to visit and there is a splendid choice of cafe bars and restaurants to choose from. Fare only £13.50. Then on Saturday 6th December The German Christmas Market at Birmingham is the second seasonal trip will stalls all around the City. Birmingham also offers the Bullring Shopping Centre,canalside walks and the heritage building trail. There is a great mix of venues for refreshments. Fare only £13.50. Information Folders and maps will be provided to ensure you make the most of your days out with Wondertours. Pick up points for these Christamas excursions are Weldon Gretton Corby-Old village and town centre-and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book please call pr text David Fursdon organiser on 07790 197220. Wondertours are arranged voluntary and not for profit
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The WI are selling jelly & carnation milk. There will be a soup kitchen, hot dogs and so much more. The shops join in by dressing in the day and taping their windows in case there are bombs! We have an air raid siren to start the day off – loudly!
Kino Lounge, Market Square, Kettering - now open.
Wednesday 24 Sep 2014, Wed 1 Oct, Wed 8 Oct, Wed 15 Oct, Wed 22 Oct Back Care - Yoga Therapy 5 week course at the Orchard Clinic Thrapston for managing back pain effectively. International yoga teacher Michelle Helstrip BA(Hons) Dip.Yoga provides easy, effective movements proven to reduce the symptoms of chronic back pain and help clients develop a daily exercise routine. Course includes initial assessment; one hour weekly sessions; a daily home practice programme; and advice on how relaxation and breathing techniques can help you to manage your back pain. Contact the Orchard Clinic 01832 733686 to be put on waitlist for next courses. Contact clinic for details - five week course plus initial assessment interview prior to start date. The Orchard Clinic, 151 Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, Northamptonshire NN14 4NG www.druva.co.uk Sunday 21 September 2014 Cransley Hospice Road Races1/2 Marathon and 10k Road Races around the village of Cranford UK Athletics Road Race Licence administered through RunBritain For any other information such as previous runners thoughts on the course can be found at www.runnersworld.co.uk Download an entry form at www.cransleyhospice.org.uk/admin//Uploads/ Downloads/10584RoadRaceLeaflet. pdf If you would like to be involved in other ways, such as volunteering to be a marshall on the day please contact the Fundraising Office on 01536 527407 Cranford Northamptonshire NN14 4JA Saturday 27 September 2014 Bridget Christie(comedian) “A Bic For Her” 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner – Best Show 2014 South Bank Sky Arts Award Winner – Best Comedy 2014 Chortle Awards – Best Show 2014 Chortle Awards – Best Radio Bridget Christie (from R4’s Dilemma, Heresy, News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, BBC’s H.I.G.N.F.Y, QI, It’s Kevin and C4’s Cardinal Burns) does not wear her feminism lightly. She wears it heavily, like a suit of armour. If you think you’d enjoy a 43 year old woman shouting about gender inequality, in a Gloucester accent, for nearly two hours (including an interval), then this is definitely the show for you! Aged 14+ Independent ***** “Announces her as one of the finest comedians around.” Independent on Sunday ***** “Inspired.” Guardian **** “Piles derision and tomfoolery upon everyday sexism, while never pretending that jokes alone will solve the problem.” Times **** “A beautiful balance between the personal, the public and the parodic.” Evening Standard ***** “Sublime 8pm (doors 7.30pm) £14 (£12 con-
The Russian State Ballet and Opera House have ensured that this classical ballet remains just as spell-binding today as it was when it was first performed 120 years ago. This eternal favourite will be an unforgettable journey during the run-up to Christmas and an ideal introduction to people of any age to the magic that is classical ballet. As part of its UK Tour commencing on 17 October and finishing on 6 December, The Russian State Ballet and Opera House will be coming to Kettering, Lighthouse Theatre on Wednesday 22 October at 7.30 pm. Tickets: from £22.50. Do not delay in purchasing your ticket for the greatest Ballet, The Nutcracker. For more information and booking, please visit www.ballet-tickets.com
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Lyveden New Bield Harley Way Oundle near Peterborough Northamptonshire PE8 5AT Contact telephone: See contact details available on www.digitaldouble. me/outlaw Call to check latest times or cancellations. www.digitaldouble.me/outla Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October –Rushden Historic Transport Society LMS BRANCH LINE AT WAR - 1940’s, Experience the atmosphere of wartime Britain. Train times Sat & Sun - 11.00, last train 16.00 – Entrance fee applies. Train fares – Adult £4.00, Child £2.00
Friday 3 October 2014 The Magic Of Motown is coming to WellingboroughCelebrating 50 years of UK number one hit singles, the Magic of Motown brings its brand-new 2014 REACH OUT® Tour to town. // Motown singles first topped the UK charts in 1964. Today the legend of the label lives on as five-star performances revive over 36 classics featuring the dance moves, costumes and musicianship made famous by Motown. // Direct from the USA, The Magic of Motown promises five-star performances that will authentically revive the style and sophistication of everyone’s favourite Motown legends. // “This year we’re proud to announce that the show will include more number one hits than ever before,” says show producer, Michael Taylor. Classic hits from the Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie and The Supremes are packed into the two-hour spectacular. £22, £20 Castle Wellingborough, 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1XA Saturday 4 October 2014 Car boot - table top sale Sell your unwanted items at a car boot or table top sale £6 pitch/table - contact Richard on 01536 791414/07887 617978. Booking essential (set up from 8am) open to public 9-12 noon. All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Saturday 25 October – Rushden Historic Transport Society HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAIN, Be prepared to be scared! Trains times - 16.30, 17.15, 18.00, 18.45, 19.30, 20.00 Train fares – Adult £4.00, Child £2.00 Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December –SANTA SPECIALS ,Visit Santa’s Grotto. Fun for all the family. PRE BOOKED TICKETS ONLY Train times Sat & Sun – 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 13.15, 14.00, 14.45, 15.30 Sunday 28 December MINCE PIE SPECIAL, A family trip on the train after Christmas. First train – 11.00, last train 16.00 Train fares – Adult £4.00, Child £2.00 Saturday 1 November QUIZ EVENING in St. Mary’s Church Hall,
Rushden at 7.30pm. Cost £3.50 including light refreshments. Tickets from Peter Chamberlain 01933 386826. Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses. CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000. Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library. Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880. Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Ferrers Library. Contact: 01933 314842. Monday fortnightly 2.30-3pm at 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 1010.30am & 11-11.30am 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 Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are
welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun....
only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116.
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
Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School. Call: 01933 410112.
Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852. Tiny Tots: Thursdays 2.15-3.15pm, term time only, at St Giles Church Community Centre, Desborough. Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.302.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759. Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am. Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact: 01933 225525. Little Treasures: Mondays 9.45-11.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525. Mawsley Baby & Toddler Group: Thursdays, 9.30-11am, The Centre at Mawsley, Kettering. £1.50 first child, 50p per child thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01536 790517. Hawthorn Berries: Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, at Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, Kettering. £1 per family. Contact: 01536 359574. St Edwards Mums & Tots: Wednesdays 9-11am at St Edwards RC Primary School, Eastleigh Road, Kettering. £1.20 for 1st child, 30p thereafter. Contact Kim on: 01536 391581. Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm. Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on: 01933 678225. Hopscotch at Loddington School. Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604. Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369. St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time
Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525. Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084.
Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119. Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159. Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough. 50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525. Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family. Contact Lee on: Hopscotch at Loddington School. Thursdays, 2.15-3.15pm Loddington School, Call: 07742 664604. Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall. Call Dawn: 07964 225369. St Peters Parent & Toddler Group: Fridays 9.30-11.30am, term time only, at Saxon Hall, Raunds. £1.50 1st child, 25p thereafter. Contact Sarah on: 01933 622116. Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525. Mums & Tots: Tuesdays 10-11.30am at Rushden Full Gospel Church & Christian Centre, 60 High Street South. Call Marie: 01933 316084. Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School. Call: 01933 410112. Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119. Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159. Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough. 50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525. Little Fishes: Fridays 1.30-3pm at Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, Wellingborough. £1 per family. Contact Lee on: 01933 460266.
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Making over your garden this Autumn TV Garden Guru Matt James of Channel 4’s ‘The City Gardener’ & ITV’s ‘Love Your Garden’ and gardening and landscape designer at The London Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show shares his inspirational ideas below on how to spruce up your garden whether you’ve only an hour, a day or an extended weekend to spare. An hour… Get the lawn ship-shape. Mow the sward and importantly clip the edges – there’s no easier way to spruce up your gardens’ appearance. Weed beds and borders too. Get creative and revitalise tired garden furniture, sheds or bike stores with a fresh lick of paint. Brilliant flowering displays are a must. Make sure every tub, basket and window box is overflowing with seasonal colour. All you need is quality peat-free compost, some controlled release fertiliser, a little water retaining gel, plus the plants of course – buy all from garden centres. Displays like this are a temporary excess so don’t be afraid to cram plants in. Grow a few crops in pots. Herbs, cut-andcome-again salads, spinach, spring onions, baby beetroot and dumpy carrots are easy. Imagine fistfuls of fresh pickings right outside your kitchen window – delicious. Repaint the front door to smarten both house and garden. Blue signifies calm and serenity, red is full of passion; what does the colour of your front door say about you and your home? Clean decking and paving. A pressure washer and stiff brush will do for most, but for stubborn dirt try organic path and patio cleaners from garden centres. A day… Plan new planting schemes. Sketch out ideas – preferably to scale – with colour, scent, form, texture and seasonal change in mind. Your garden centre or local nursery can help here. Plant a tree. Trees signal seasonal change, ‘ceiling’ outdoor space, provide shade and
shelter and help support wildlife too. With such choice on offer there’s a tree suitable for every garden, no matter the size. Lack of focus? All gardens need a focal point to reward the eye or full-stop a view or vista. Specially commissioned pieces can cost £1000 plus depending on the size and the material. Reclaimed statues, agricultural objets d’art and quirky wooden stumps start from £100 or less. Neutral backdrops usually work best. Watch out for scale and proportion – twee pieces get lost in big spaces. To get one the right size stack different sized cardboard boxes up in various configurations until you find one that works visually size-wise. Record the dimensions and check these when you choose. Make a mini pond. A half barrel or tin bath makes a perfect pond for the patio. Buy plants, pond baskets and aquatic compost from garden centres. Both children and wildfire will love it. Fire pits or braziers bring welcome warmth to cooler evenings as family and friends gather round. Why not make your own: dig a foot-deep dish-like hole two feet wide, compact then smooth the sides before lining the bottom with pebbles or gravel. Cement small boulders around the outside. Logs make ideal seats. Choose an open spot away from anything flammable for safety. Beef up borders. Narrow strips don’t allow for generous plantings plus plants flopping over the edges look untidy and make maintenance difficult. To widen borders either side of your lawn mark out the shape with dry sand sprinkled from a bottle then slice through the
KITCHEN GARDEN RECIPE No.6 [Cut out and keep] Radish & Beetroot Chutney
Makes approx 2kg Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour You’ll need: 1.5kg raw beetroot, trimmed, peeled and diced 20 shallots, quartered 40 radishes, quartered 2 eating apples, peeled and grated 2 tbsp Bart mustard seeds 2 tbsp Bart coriander seeds 800ml white wine vinegar 600ml balsamic vinegar 700g demerara sugar What to do: In your largest saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour, stirring
occasionally, until the beetroot is cooked and the juices have thickened. Once the chutney is done, spoon it into sterilised jars and seal the lids while it’s still hot. Use straight away or keep for up to 6 weeks. Notes To sterilise your jars, run them through a hot wash in your dish washer or boil in a pan of water for 10 minutes. Great with cheese, cold meats, on a baked potato or with sausages. The flavour will improve if kept for a few weeks. Once open keep in the fridge. www.lovebeetroot.co.uk
Continuing with our series on jobs to do in the garden in Autumn our online expert Peter Burks, from potterandrest.co.uk
Perfect patio pots with bulbs by Potter & Rest
turf alongside using a half-moon for a clean finish. Cut beside a plank for straight edges. Matt James will be at The London Homebuilding & Renovating and Home Improvement Show from 26-28 September to advise visitors on all aspects of garden & landscape design from master planning to detailed design. For details on the show, exhibitors, seminar schedules and tickets visit http://london.homebuildingshow. co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0871 231 0824. Standard tickets are £12 in advance or £17 on the door (children under 16 go free).
Autumn planting Autumn is the ideal season to plant all kinds of things in the garden from vegetables, seeding lawns, shrubs and perennials to evergreen, fruit, and deciduous trees. Yet when it comes to planting, many gardeners mistakenly think this should be done in Spring. The ideal period for autumn planting is regarded as six weeks before the first hard frost so September and October is the perfect window for gardeners. Rather than let your garden lie dormant over winter, it can be rich with colour from oranges to reds, vibrant pinks and purples, blues to evergreens. Autumn is a great time to plant as the soil is warm and the rain is frequent, providing plenty of moisture. This will give the plant the best start in life and encourage root growth. The plant will have time to put down roots before winter so that when spring arrives it will have a real head start. The plant will also require less watering as it will have already started to establish. Popular plants for the Autumn include: Heuchera ‘Blackberry Jam’, ‘Crème Brûlée,’ ‘Key Lime Pie’, ‘Licorice’ and ‘Sugar Frosting’ Plant
together for an eye-catching mix of contrasting colour making stunning borders and pots in the Autumn. Choisya ‘Aztec Pearl’, ‘Ternata’ An evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, and clusters of fragrant, pink-tinged white flowers in late spring. Virburnum ‘Davidii’ ‘Tinus’ and ‘Eve Price’ An evergreen shrub for winter interest with dark green foliage and white star shaped flowers from winter to spring. Helleborus ‘Double Fashion’. ‘Penny’s Pink’ and ‘Pirouette’ Provides a long winter season of interest with pink flowers that are produced continually through winter and early spring. Sedum ‘Angelina’, ‘Autumn Joy’ and ‘Abbey Dore’ - Easy to care for perennial that creates a colourful display with red/ pink flowers that lasts well into winter. When planting, water well and remove the pot. Plant in a hole that’s approximately around 5cm larger all round. Back fill with soil mixed with multi purpose compost and gently firm. Water again and repeat regularly until established if in doubt call in at your local garden centre who will be happy to help!
Spring-flowering bulbs like tulips, crocus and daffodils could have been made for growing in patio pots as they have compact root systems and their brightly coloured petals are wonderful mood raisers in the darker months of the year. They also signal the start of the spring. Want to get the best from your bulbs in patio pots? 1. Plant bulbs in the centres of the pots you intend using. If they are positioned on the outer edges they can get too hot and dry, which can stress them and will lead to poor results. 2. Bulbs like a sunny position but until the shoots are about 10cm tall, keep the pots in a shady area for example under trees where it is cooler and there is less light. If the final resting place of your pots is either dim or very sunny on one side, remember to move your pot to ensure you don’t have a one-sided finish. The stems need to grow upright. 3. Bulbs don’t like to sit in water but do like to be kept moist. Water little but often and ensure they don’t dry out. 4. To achieve a greater impact plant one variety or similar ones that flower at the same time in each pot. 5. Bulbs in pots should be planted much closer together than they would be in the garden, but not actually touching, as this will give you a better display when they come up and flower. 6. Plant bulbs with violas and pansies to complement each other.
How to look after your garden birds It is very relaxing watching wildlife in your garden, especially after a long day at work. But what are the best ways of ensuring you care properly for your feathered friends? 1. Feed them all year round and include nuts and seeds for essential oils in the mix of foods you serve up, and suet products to provide energy especially in the colder months. 2. Once everything has been eaten from your bird table or feeder make sure you top it back up again. 3. Provide fresh water for drinking and bathing all year round. The emphasis is on fresh. In the winter months make sure the ice is broken and thawed.
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Single? Make sure you Love Yourself! 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.
We have all heard that old adage ‘ You have to love yourself first before you find love’ but how do you keep on loving yourself and keeping your self esteem high when you have been long term single or perhaps suffering from relationship trauma? One of my best relationship tips is to remember is that life is a mirror – and nowhere is this more obvious than in relationships! Do you find yourself in relationships where your partner doesn’t respect you or perhaps fails to show you the kindness and love you deserve? If so – pay attention as that could very be a mirror of your own relationship with yourself. How can you expect someone to love and respect you if you don’t respect
yourself or you are constantly beating yourself up with a big stick? In this week’s article , I am going to share with you my top tips for raising your selfesteem – particularly important if you have been single for a while or searching for a great relationship. In doing these steps you will start to feel more deserving and worthy on the inside – now what a great mirror that is to send out to the outside world! If you think you haven’t got the time or maybe you believe you are too busy, then think again! Many of these will only take a few minutes of your time or can be done when you are in the shower or perhaps brushing your teeth each morning. Remember, surely you are worth a few minutes of your own time? 1) Smile at yourself each morning in the mirror. Make sure it’s a big cheesy grin! You are wonderful remember, whether you are in a relationship or not! 2) Write a list of things that you like about yourself and your positive qualities. These could be the fact you are loving, helpful, creative, or the fact that you get things done on time. Make sure you write down at least twenty! Remember, if are kind and loving to yourself, people will be kind and loving to you. If you abuse yourself with harsh words, then watch out, you may just invite a bully into your life. 3) Each day affirm to yourself ( at least ten times if you can!) ‘ My self-esteem is growing every day’ and ‘ I am a valuable, loveable person and I deserve the very best’
4) Quit comparing yourself to others. Remind yourself that there will always be some people who have more than you, and some people who have less. Comparing yourself to others will NOT make you feel good about yourself. 5) Accept compliments grat efully. The next time somebody says something nice about you, take time to write it down or spend a few moments thinking about how nice it felt. 6) Remind yourself that you are HUMAN. Quit beating yourself up for not being perfect. Vow each day to praise yourself, not criticize yourself. This takes practise but even if you stop yourself from criticising yourself just once then you are making great progress. 7) If you are surrounded by negative people or energy vampires, this will make you feel bad about yourself and will lower your self esteem. However, if you surround yourself with positive and supportive people you will feel better about yourself and this will raise your self esteem. Each night before you go to bed, think about ( or write down if you wish) five successful things you have done that day. This could be as simple as getting to work on time, helping a friend or cooking a healthy dinner. 9) Set yourself a mini goal to complete each week. This could be anything from speaking to a stranger to putting a new boundary in place. One of the best ways to increase yours self esteem is to take action – you will feel great about yourself when you do! 10) Be true to yourself. Make sure you are
living your own life and not the life someone else wishes you live. If you feel nervous about standing up for yourself etc, make this one of your mini goals. You won’t develop self-esteem if you sit on the sidelines and don’t push yourself to take risks and new challenges. Remember, we are all capable of increasing our self-esteem with just a little bit of effort. You will also start to take more risks and be less concerned with making a fool of yourself or failing. Remember, confidence is the sexiest trait! Go for it – you deserve it!
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Oakley Vale meeting and Mawsley shelters Dear Extra, Residents of Corby, in particular Oakley Vale, must be aware Corby Council is failing to cut the grass in certain areas – it is said to increase the biodiversity but appears to be a cost cutting exercise. It not only is visually offensive but is causing medical problems, stops children playing and in certain areas is a fire risk. There are certain Councillors who agree with these comments. A meeting regarding this matter is to take place on Wednesday 24th September 2014 at the Oakley Vale Community Centre, Butland Road at 7.00pm. It would be appreciated that any resident who feels this is a problem and agree it is not in keeping with the area and that it is lowering the appearance of Corby in general, should attend this meeting. Alternatively, if inconvenient, suggest you e-mail Corby Council Environment Department at www.corby.gov.uk/ environmentadepartment or telephone 01536 464074. Yours faithfully R & G Flowerday (by email) Dear Extra, Well, well, well,it does seem that there is life in both the Kettering Borough Council (highways and planning) and the Northampton County Council(likewise)to enable two bus shelters to be erected by the Trading Post roundabout. It seems it could be a wise move when the number 39 bus only goes
this was up until 9.30 and after 2.30,being redirected around to the leisure centre. Still it will save all the passengers and perhaps school children from getting wet or cold. However, those poor old souls and school children from nearby Mawsley village have to brave the elements whilst they wait for a bus when there are no shelters for them to use. Whilst waiting for both concerns to get their act together,with the village building and road works now finished, perhaps those residents would welcome the sight of protection like those two for the ghost visitors. Failing this perhaps the residents could erect their own shelters and when the two councils get their act together then perhaps retrospective planning permission could be used.
Mick Podd Mawsley Village One of several disgruntled residents that use the bus.
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Upon Reflection GOOD HEALTH 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. The short spell in the local hospital recently has made me appreciate the good side in human nature. The NHS as an institution is run by human beings not robots. The people I encountered in KGH were great to be with . They empathised with my misapprehensions and confusions and pointed out in a kind and often humourous way how to cope with one’s problems and get back on the road to good health. It was a great experience to meet such people from all walks of life and backgrounds. The richness of humanity we find in all sections in our society today is a great joy. We sometimes forget that for centuries people have made a new home for themselves among us to seek work, better themselves and their families, and in so doing have given to us as a country wonderful service, new ideas , wealth creation as well as dedicated leadership. Sadly we hear these days the unoriginal moan that folks from abroad come over here and pinch all our jobs . This opinion is as old as the hills. The NHS like our education system, the Armed Services, the Law and many other public institutions are marvellous reflections and ever growing examples of how we can
discover the basic goodness in human beings irrespective of birth. The good health of a nation is found in the rich soup of many contributors rather than the thin gruel of racism and elitism. It is so easy to take sides about those who are“one of us” or”one of them”. I get a bit fed up with the powers that be who rant on about “British or Western” values instead of working for the acceptance of agreed human values as can be found in all cultures and religions. Such values are talked about and shared through the social media and modern technology as well as the arts and the sciences. The good health of a nation and indeed of the world is found where we are all concerned to make it possible for everyone to have the chance to enjoy their place in the sun. We would be good to make this sentiment our own “that only God is superior to me, no one is inferior.” The corridors of power must be changed into the avenues of service for the good of all. The current trends in fragmenting our nation and our world into little circles of self-interest is a disease that can only be cured by being thankful for what we have achieved and have been given when we look at the better side of our human nature.
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Get your business in the fast lane, says MP Video message launches free business workshops IN a video message recorded specially for business support programme Velocity and played to over 60 businesses in Northamptonshire last week, Business and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock MP helped launch a new series of 58 free business workshops. In his message, Matthew Hancock MP said that a key part of the Government’s work with
Support for female entrepreneurs
WOMEN in the county who are new business owners or who might be considering taking the leap into setting up their own business, are invited to book their place on free business support courses starting next month in libraries across Northamptonshire. The series of courses are funded by £23,000 won by Northamptonshire County Council’s Superfast Northamptonshire project, announced last month. Dates and locations for courses this year (all 10am-12noon), are: Oundle Library, October 6th, 13th and 20th; Brixworth Library, November 5th, 12th and 19th; Corby Library, December 5th,12th and 19th. Full details about the courses are here: www. northamptonshire.gov.uk/digitaleconomy
SEMLEP, which is delivering Velocity across the South East Midlands, is to make sure that support of this nature is available to help businesses grow, and encouraged them to get support for training or skills to ensure people have got what it takes to make it in business. Mr Hancock’s message was played at Rockingham Motor Speedway during the British Touring Car Championship meeting earlier this month, as part of the Business Is GREAT Britain campaign. He said: “Government’s role is not to do the job of businesses but to make it easier for you to do your job. Hopefully, by supporting events like this, we can help make sure we have a vibrant business sector creating the jobs and prosperity that everyone wants to see.” Businesses heard from a range of speakers on topics including apprenticeships, intellectual property, local sourcing and entrepreneurship. Velocity’s free business workshops now run until June 2015 in Cranfield, Daventry, Towcester, Northampton, Aylesbury and Luton. Topics range from Smash Your Sales Targets and Digital Marketing to New Ways To Finance Your Business. For more information about the workshops, visit: www.VelocityBusinessSupport.com/ workshops
Trainer reaches 5,000 milestone
AN events management and security training firm from Wollaston has capped a successful year so far having reached the landmark of training 5,000 professionals. Event Management Security Solutions (EMSS), based at the village’s Scott Bader Innovation Centre, has trained people across England and Wales as well as in Poland and Germany. The training has included security, first aid, customer service, door supervision, conflict management and leadership. Managing director Mark Barber has also acted as an operations director for KAL Music, helping
LANDMARK: EMSS MD Mark Barber with the company’s training director Debbie Gradwell.
to produce concerts for Jools Holland, Marc Almond, Melanie C and Simple Minds. He said: “So far, 2014 is turning out to be another successful year for EMSS as we have already hit our annual training target of 5,000. “We are one of the most experienced frontline conflict management companies in the UK and also one of the largest training companies. We provide full protective security provision to major events along with full legislative backup.” The company has been on an upward trajectory since the turn of the decade, having been awarded the contract to manage the delivery of door supervisor training to 15,000 candidates for the 2012 Olympic Games. Mr Barber, who is recognised as a consultant expert by vocational education body City & Guilds, added: “This was the largest training project undertaken in living memory. We trained not only experienced professionals but people from many diverse backgrounds along with the British Army.” EMSS is one of a handful of pioneering businesses based at the Scott Bader Innovation Centre. Mick Judge, senior manager at the centre, said: “We applaud Mark and his team for all their hard work. The Innovation Centre is a hotbed of cuttingedge companies pushing the boundaries of their industries to deliver high-quality services.”
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Corby firm sets £1m goal NDLT Corby, which supplies and services forklifts and industrial cleaning machines, is increasing headcount and plans to hit the £1 million turnover mark following a six-figure investment. Founded in 1987, the Northamptonshire firm operates across the East Midlands within multiple sectors ‒ from the healthcare industry to metalwork businesses ‒ also running accredited training courses for specialist vehicle users. Keen to maximise its Corby premises as part of a five-year growth strategy, managing director Ian Chapman gained support from NatWest to secure a loan and refinance package. The deal has enabled the business to extend the 11,000 squarefoot unit and develop a purpose-built onsite showroom and mezzanine office area. Mr Chapman said: “Expanding the business and creating a showroom is something both ourselves and our suppliers, Tennant and Hyundai, have wanted to do for a long time. “It puts us in a position to offer even better
EXPANDING: Geoff Buxton of NatWest and Ian Chapman, MD of NDLT Corby. customer service and a great support since he increase our turnover as took over from Paul last a result ‒ with our sights year.” set on £1 million within Mr Buxton, the next few years. relationship manager for “To meet demand NatWest, added: “Ian and and prepare for growth, his team go out of their we’re also ready to take way to form great, longon more staff and are lasting relationships currently looking for a with customers across new apprentice. the region and are “We’ve been with understandably proud NatWest since day one of the credibility they’ve and have had excellent established over the support over the years. years. Paul Tamkin was our “As a bank we have bank manager for many worked with NDLT years and guided us Corby from the start, through process when so it’s a pleasure to be a we first bought these part of their continuing premises. development and to “Our new manager support this exciting Geoff Buxton has been period of growth.”
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ADAM ROCKS AIR features contemporary style of ADAM Toughness of a cross over combined with coolness of electric folding canvas roof From £14,695 with first deliveries this September
ADAM, Vauxhall’s stylish urban-chic city car, took the fashion-led A-sector by storm when it went on sale last year. Now the latest edition to the Vauxhall range, the ADAM ROCKS AIR is set to extend the ADAM family further. Debuting at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, ROCKS AIR has a bespoke body style, offering the same contemporary style as the original ADAM but with the toughness of a crossover and the coolness of an electric folding canvas roof. Being first to market means there is no direct competitor to ADAM ROCKS AIR, giving this latest new Vauxhall the opportunity to grow the ADAM range even further. However elements of the ROCKS AIR can be seen in the MINI Paceman (as it also combines the qualities of both an SUV and a coupe) and the Fiat 500 Cabrio, with its folding roof. ROCKS AIR shares the same postmodern target customer as ADAM. These are stylish, trend-setters who are very imageconscious. Such individuals want a vehicle that expresses their personality and individuality. This group is predominately under 35 and pre-family and is split 60:40 female to male. These young urbanites also influence
other more mainstream buying groups outside of the auto sector. A secondary ROCKS AIR target customer will be those with families looking for a second car with bags of style and personality. ADAM ROCKS AIR went from concept car to production readiness in just twelve months. It was developed at Vauxhall/Opel’s International Technical Development Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany and, like the rest of the ADAM family, is built in Eisenach, Germany. The A-segment into which ADAM ROCKS AIR slots is growing rapidly, seeing growth of 15 per cent between 2012 and 2013 and a further 10 per cent in the first half of this year versus the same period last year. In its first year on sale in 2013, over 8,000 ADAMs were registered with the majority (7,526) to private buyers. ADAM took a segment share of 5.65 per cent in the first half of 2014. Keenly priced from £14,695, ROCKS AIR is available to order now. “ADAM ROCKS AIR combines the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving,” said Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand. “It’s the perfect ADAM for active drivers wanting to stand out from the crowd.”
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Obituary Bryan Williams, Wellingborough BC Kingsthorpe BC WINNER: David Walker in action, winner of the Under 25 Midland Counties competition ABINGTON BC 20.9.14. Earls Barton BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. BUGBROOKE BC 20.9.14. Members visit Cogenhoe BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. BYFIELD BC 20/21.9.14. Club holds its competition Finals HARPOLE BC 20.9.14. Members visit Carlsberg BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. KINGSTHORPE BC 20.9.14. Corby Forest BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. KISLINGBURY BC 20.9.14. Members visit Banbury Borough BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. .... NORTHAMPTON EXPRESS BC Phelp Shield Competition On Saturday 28th August 2014 a total of 28 people took part in the prestigious Northampton Express Bowls Club fours competition which is known as the Phelp Shield. This mix of bowlers included four junior and four lady members. The history of this competition dates back to 1937 and was originally started as an inter department competition for the employees of Express Lifts. This is where the club was originally founded as a works team, and is where the current name of Northampton Express Bowls Club originates from. Please see the club website for further information regarding the history of the club: www.northamptonexpress. co.uk 28 players were selected into four positions. The seven selected skips were allocated a department from Express Lifts which has previously won the competition before, and the skips drew names for a randomly selected set of rinks. Each team then played each other in a round robin format with each team having a free session. Four games were played before lunch with the remaining three games played after lunch. Each game consisted of 5 ends with no trial ends. 2 points were awarded for a win and 1 point awarded for a draw. There was a clear winner with the Machine Shop rink of John Moules, Albert Allen, DC Jones and Steve Lemon winning all of their 6 games. The runners up
were the Drawing Office Plus rink of Tony Ellis, Alan Easy, Glenn Munns and John Carter. By tradition the team which comes last is presented with the prestigious Phelp Shield Wooden Spoon and this was awarded to the Marrers team of Chloe Weston, Cauly Swift, Dave Moore and Paul Kennedy. This proved to be a very successful day which was enjoyed by all in what was the first ever Phelp Shield competition to be hosted at the current home ground of Northampton Express Bowls Club at Duston Sports Centre. Please see our club website or club facebook page to view photographs of this event. Annual Tour: The Club has just returned from its annual tour, this time being to the Eastbourne area, where 34 tourists enjoyed a 100% success in winning all 4 matches played, some by quite wide margins. The highest winning rink prize was very tight indeed, and came down to a count back of ends won, with Tony Lemon, Albert Allen, Glenn Munns & Chris Bland having a 34-8 shots win at Hove & Kingsway BC winning on 16 ends, but in the match against Eastbourne BC the rink of Tony Lemon, Ian Dunn, Peter Hoad & Waye Stanley had a 36-10 shots win with 17 ends won, which took the prize. The usual ‘kangaroo court’ of bowls ‘indiscretions and misdemeanors’ raised nearly £40 for the Warwicks & Northants Air Ambulance, and with several members taking the ice bucket challenge following matches at Worthing and Eastbourne, £127 was raised for the Motor Neurone Disease charity, which Club President Peter Hoad generously made up to £150. NORTHAMPTON WHYTE MELVILLE BC 20.9.14. Wellingborough BC visits for a men’s match t 2.30 p.m. 22.9.14. Club holds an ‘Open Gala’ at 10.30 a.m. ROADE BC 20/21.9.14. The Club holds its competition Finals, followed by a barbecue on the 21st September. BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC 20.9.14. Club holds its Mixed Pairs competition 21.9.14. Club hosts the annual match between Bowls Northamptonshire men and women at 2.0 p.m.
CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 20.9.14. Club holds its J White Closing Day match at 2.30 p.m. DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 20.9.14. Northampton West End BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 21.9.14. Club holds its ‘Burmah Oil’ Triples Gala DESBOROUGH IBC The Club has already opened for members to get used to the change from outdoors, and potential members to try their hand for free from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon each weekday, and in addition in week commencing 15th September free bowling from 6.30 p.m. to 10.0 p.m. Week commencing 22nd September will be the same morning and evening hours, but fees due then. EARLS BARTON BC. 20.9.14. Members visit Abington BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. FINEDON TOWN BC 20.9.14. Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 20/21.9.14. Club holds its competition Finals
It is with great regret that we have been informed of the death of Bryan Williams, who was taken ill on the Club Tour to Bournemouth on Saturday, 6th September, 2014, and who died at Bournemoth General Hospital on Wednesday, 10th September, 2014. 19th October & 26th October. An ‘Open Week’ will also be held from 22nd-26th September, when new bowlers will be very welcome to try their hand. KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 20.9.14. Members visit Rushden Town BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. RUSHDEN TOWN BC
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Doughboys march on Wellingborough Town under-18s made it four wins from their opening four games in the Northants Senior Youth League after beating neighbours Rushden & Higham United 4-2 on Monday night at the Dog & Duck. In a hard-fought, often feisty encounter, the young Doughboys raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from highly-impressive striker Daniel Uche and the equally effective wing-back Kallan Yearwood. However, the home side took their foot off the pedal and allowed the Lankies to
get back into the game with a brilliant freekick from Elliott Gillingwater and a deflected effort from Rory Brinkhurst. However, the second half saw Wellingborough dominate from start to finish, with the visitors barely getting anywhere near debutant Devon Ward`s goal, apart from a speculative effort late on from 40 yards that bounced off the top of the crossbar. The hosts re-took the lead with another fine Uche strike – his sixth in four games – and then Yearwood also added his second – and fifth to date – to make it 4-2.
HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC 20.9.14. Members visit Finedon Town BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 20.9.14. Irchester BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. IRCHESTER BC 20.9.14. Members visit Higham Ferrers Town BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 21.9.14. Club holds its ‘Gala Day’ IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC 20.9.14. Members visit Kettering Conservatives BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. ISE BC 20.9.14. Members visit Kettering Athletic BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. KETTERING LODGE BC 21.9.14. Club holds it’s ‘Coupe Francais’ fun day at 10.0 a.m. KETTERING LODGE IBC The Club is holding a ‘Taster Day’ for new bowlers on Sunday, 21st September, 2014, and this will be followed up with further ‘coaching’ days for potential new members on 28th September, 5th October,
WELLINGBOROUGH BC 20.9.14. Members visit Northampton Whyte Melville BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 20/21.9.14. Club holds its competition Finals
ON A ROLL: Kallan Yearwood five goals for the young Doughboys to date.
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Northants Combination Leagues Saturday, 13 September
Premier Division sponsored by
Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Gretton Corby Eagles James King Blisworth Brixworth All Saints Roade Moulton Weldon United Welford Victoria Harpole Ringstead Rangers Milton Earls Barton United Kettering Nomads Corby Locomotives Corby S&L Khalsa Stanion Redstar
P W 6 5 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 3 5 2 5 2 5 2 6 2 4 1 5 1 6 1 6 1 4 0 6 0
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L 1 1 1 1 2 2 0 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 3 6
GD 15 18 9 3 7 5 7 2 -2 -6 -4 -5 -5 -14 -5 -25
PTS 15 13 13 13 12 10 9 8 7 7 4 4 4 4 1 0
Division TWO sponsored by
Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre AFC Corby Shamrock Wellingborough Rising Sun Spratton Higham Town Borough Alliance Higham Ferrers Stanwick Rovers Finedon Volta FC Titchmarsh Grange Park Rangers West Haddon Albion Kettering Park Rovers SPA Kislingbury Walgrave Amber
P W 6 6 5 4 6 4 5 4 5 3 6 3 5 2 5 1 6 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 4 1 6 1 6 1
D 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0
L 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 2 3 2 3 4 3 5 5
GD 42 10 8 26 7 -1 -12 0 -13 0 -9 -15 -7 -13 -23
PTS 18 13 13 12 11 10 6 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 0*
Reserve Premier Division sponsored by Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre
Corby Grampian Reserves Ringstead Rangers Moulton James King Blisworth Weldon United Kettering Nomads Brixworth All Saints Roade Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ Wollaston Victoria Harpole
P W
D
L GD PTS
3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 1 0 1 1 2 1 2 2 2
3 3 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
9 6 5 3 -1 -1 -5 -1 -3 -5 -7
9 9 6 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 0
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Division One sponsored by
Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Burton United Medbourne Clipston Heyford Athletic Wellingborough Old Gramm Wollaston Victoria Daventry Drayton Grange Corby Pegasus Weedon Corby Grampian Wootton St George Corby Ravens Kettering Orchard Park Wilby
P W 5 4 5 3 5 3 6 3 6 3 5 3 4 3 6 2 5 2 5 2 6 1 5 2 6 1 5 0
D 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1
L 0 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 3 2 3 5 4
GD 9 9 8 1 1 8 8 0 1 0 -4 -8 -11 -22
PTS 13 10 10 10 10 9 9 7 6 6 6 6 3 1
Division THREE sponsored by
Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Northampton Spartak Corby Kingswood Wellingborough Aztecs Wellingborough Gleneagles Desborough & Rothwell United Northampton Falcon United Yardley United Northampton Mereway Kettering Ise Lodge Northampton AFC Obelisk Inter Corby Corby Strip Mills Irthlingborough Town Corby United Irthlingborough Rangers
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D 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 1 0
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PTS 18 15 14 12 10 9 9 6 5 4 4 4 2 1 0
Reserve Division One sponsored by
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D 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
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MDH Teamwear Northants Combination Football League 2014-2015 Season Saturday, 13th September 2014 Premier Divison Corby Locomotives Gretton James King Blisworth Moulton Ringstead Rangers Welford Victoria
0 - 4 7 - 0 6 - 1 2 - 0 0 - 7 3 - 2
Earls Barton United Brixworth All Saints Stanion Redstar Kettering Nomads Corby Eagles Roade
Divison One Burton United Clipston Pegasus Corby Ravens Kettering Orchard Park Weedon
1 - 1 3 - 2 1 - 2 3 - 2 1 - 3 1 - 2
Heyford Athletic Wollaston VictoriaCorby Daventry Drayton Corby Wootton St George Corby Grampian Wellingboro’ Old
Divison Two Finedon Volta Grange Park Rangers Higham Ferrers Northampton SPA Spratton
3 - 3 4 - 4 1 - 6 3 - 2 5 - 0
West Haddon Albion Borough Alliance AFC Corby Shamrock FC Titchmarsh Stanwick Rove
Walgrave Amber
3 - 4
Kettering Park Rovers
Wellingborough Rising Sun
2 - 0
Kislingbury
Corby Kingswood
2 - 1
N’ton Falcon Utd
Corby Strip Mills
4 - 1
Northampton Mereway
Corby United
0 - 4
Northampton Spartak
Desboro’ & Rothwell Utd
1 - 1
Wellingborough Aztecs
Inter Corby
1 - 6
Wellingborough Glen
Irthlingborough Rangers
2 - 3
Yardley United
Northampton AFC Obelisk
6 - 0
Kettering Ise Lodge
Brixworth All Saints
2 - 0
Harpole
Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’
1 - 3
Ringstead Rangers
Corby Grampian
3 - 0
Kettering Nomads
Roade
3 - 3
J King Blisworth
Wollaston Victoria
1 - 4
Moulton
Divison Three
Reserve Premier Division
ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League 2014-2015 Season Saturday, 13th September 2014 Premier Divison Cogenhoe United Eynesbury Rovers Holbeach United Long Buckby AFC Newport Pagnell Town Sleaford Town Thurnby Nirvana
0 - 2 2 - 3 0 - 2 1 - 1 0 - 1 5 - 0 2 - 4
Peterborough N Star Desborough T Huntingdon Town Northampton Sileby Wellingborough Town Harborough Town Yaxley
FA Cup Hendon Kings Lynn Town Norwich United
1 - 0 7 - 0 1 - 0
AFC Rushden & Diamond Boston Town Wisbech Town
Knock-out Cup Oadby Town
1 - 3
Deeping Rangers
Divison One Blackstones Bourne Town
6 - 2 3 - 0
Irchester United Potton United
Lutterworth Athletic Northampton Spencer Peterborough Sports Raunds Town Stewarts & Lloyds Corby Wellingboro’ Whitworth Woodford United
2 - 0 4 - 1 1 - 0 5 - 2 1 - 4 1 - 3 0 - 2
Rushden & Higham Utd Burton Park Wand Rothwell Corinthians St Neots T Y & Saints Bugbrooke St M N’ton ON Chenecks Thrapston Town
BBIC Great Linford Olney Town
1 - 8 4 - 1
Buckingham Town AFC Victoria
Reserve Division Bugbrooke St M Res Desborough Town Res Harborough Town Res Huntingdon Town Res Peterborough N Star Res Potton United Res Rothwell Corinthians Res
4 - 2 2 - 10 1 - 7 2 - 1 3 - 4 3 - 2 1 - 2
Eynesbury Rovers Res Bourne Town Res N ON Chenecks Res Raunds Town Res Cogenhoe United Res Wellingborough Wh’ths Northampton Spence Res
Duston Garage Premier Division Earls Barton United travelled away to Corby Locomotives and weren’t left disappointed after bagging the points thanks to a 4-0 victory. Gretton are fitting into the top flight a treat after a well deserved 7-0 victory over Brixworth All Saints, making it 5 out of 6 wins for Gretton and taking them to the top of the league table. James King Blisworth sent struggling Stanion Redstar home empty handed after defeating them 6-1. Blisworth goals from: Russell Aitken x2, Lee Abrams, Aaron Chilton, Andy Lovesy and Wayne Spicer. Moulton overcame Kettering Nomads 2-0 to keep a clean sheet. Corby Eagles continue to prove their worth in the Premier Division after a convincing 7-0 win over Ringstead Rangers which sits them insecond place in the league table. Eagles goals from: Colin Hutchinson x2, David Sheridan x2, Patrick Daniels, Chris Caswell, Alan Campbell. Welford Victoria edged a 3-2 win against Roade, who sit above them in the table. Duston Garage Division 1 Heyford Athletic managed to hold high flying Burton United to a 1-1 draw, making it the first game so far where Burton haven’t won 3 points. Clipston came out on top 3-2 after a close game against Wollaston Victoria. Corby Pegasus and Daventry Drayton Grange looked evenly matched throughout the game but Drayton Grange took the win 2-1. Corby Ravens put Wootton St George in their place after beating them3-2. Kettering Orchard Park found Corby Grampian too strong for them and were beaten 3-1. Weedon appear to have lost their form and suffered a 2-1 loss at the hands of Wellingborough Old Grammarians. Wilby couldn’t make home advantage count and were left licking their wounds after Medbourne beat them 7-0. Duston Garage Division 2 Finedon Volta had a hard fought game against West Haddon and neither team could be separated after 90 mins the game finishing 3-3. West Haddon goals from: Tom Yorston 2 and Jack Scally. Grange Park Rangers and Borough Alliance also had a great tussle with both teams scoring 4 goals to make it a very exciting game. Corby Shamrock made it 6 wins out of 6 against Higham Ferrers to keep them top of the pile. Goals from Shamrock coming from: Daniel White x3, Danny McShefferty x2 and William Wells. Northampton SPA racked up their first win of the season after beating FC Titchmarsh 3-2. Spratton ran riot on home soil adding another 3 points to their total after beating Stanwick Rovers 5-0. Walgrave Amber are yet to add any points to the table and Kettering Park Rovers have managed just the 1 point making for an interesting game with both teams fighting hard for points. Kettering Park Rovers came on top after a close score line of 4-3. Kettering Park Rovers goals from: Gavin Ledgeway x3 and Ricky Langley. Wellingborough Rising Sun took advantage of lowly Kislingbury beating them 2-0. Goals from: Jamie Black and Conor Gordon. Duston Garage Division 3 Corby Kingswood made it 5 wins out of six games with a fine victory over Northampton
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Falcons United by 2-1. Goal for Falcons coming from Jamie O’Keefe. Corby Strip Mills had a great game against mid table Northampton Mereway by 4-1 this will boost the confidence of a very young Strip Mills side. Corby United came up against the form team in the league Northampton Spartak who boost 6 wins from six games and leaves the Corby side rooted to the bottom of the table. Desborough & Rothwell United and Wellingborough Aztecs who are separated by just two points in the league fought out a 1-1 draw. Wellingborough Aztec goal coming from Tom Whiting. Inter Corby who are finding their feet in the Division came up against one of the form teams in the Division in Wellingborough Gleneagles and found them hard to break down. Gleneagles came out on top by 6-1. Irthlinborough Rangers who are struggling at the wrong end of the division gave mid table Yardley United a fright when they only won by the odd goal 3-2.Rangers goals from: Craig Upex and Adam Jones. Northampton Obelisk caught Kettering Ise Lodge on a bad day when they put six goals past them without reply goals for Obelisk coming from: Ben Smeeton x2, Scott Rich, Robert Harrison, Ryan Chamberlain and an own goal to add to Ise Lodge misery. Duston Garage Reserve Premier Division Brixworth Res came out on top in this game with a fine 2-0 victory over Harpole Res to lift them further up the table. Bugbrooke ‘A’ played host to Ringstead Res and it was the visitors that went home with the points with a 3-1 victory Corby Grampian Res on their promotion season kept up their 100% record with a fine 3-0 win over Kettering Nomads Res. In the Divisions Reserve team derby between Roade Res and James King Blisworth Res neither team could be separated the game finishing 3-3. Blisworth goals from: Dale Lewis x2 and Louis Lynes. Wollaston Res are finding find their feet in the Res Premier and succumbed to the visitors Moulton Res by 4-1 Duston Garage Reserve Division 1 Corby Eagles Res played host to Spratton Res and it was the hosts that came out the winners by a 7-1 score making it two wins from three games for the newly promoted Eagles Res. Earls Barton Res came up against table toppers Gretton Res who have a 100% record scoring 13 goals in 3 games. Gretton Res goals from: Lee Grieg and Steve Ratledge. Milton Res lifted themselves off the bottom of the table with a 2-0 victory over Medbourne Res Wellingborough Old Grammarians Res found second placed Weedon Res far too strong to cope with and Weedon scored 5 without reply. Weedons goals coming from: Matthew Farrell x2, Robbie Farrell, Chris Cowley and Luke Harris. Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 Corby Shamrock Res faced Bugbrooke ‘B’ it was the hosts that came out on top with a 5-1 victory making it 3 wins from 3 games. Daventry Drayton Grange Res also kept their 100% record with a 2-0 victory over Desborough & Rothwell Res Higham Town Res and Heyford Res fought out a 0-0 draw to keep both teams in mid table after their first two games. Kettering Orchard Park Res are finding things hard going and struggled against Finedon Volta Res going down by 4-2. Wellingborough Gleneagles Res went on a goal spree against West Haddon Res by a 16-2 score.Goals for Gleneagles: Liam Thompson x4, Nicholas Bishop x3, Mitchell Leeson x2, Jordan May x2, Charlie Price x2, Sean Webb 2 and an o/g. West Haddon from: Ben Pryer and Karl Shingler
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EXTRA SPORT New signings make it 3 wins in a row Reports by Laurie Owen
Sleaford 1 Wellingborough Town 2. Saturday 6th September, 2014. A sizeable Doughboys following arrived at Sleaford’s Eslaforde Park stadium full of confidence again expecting a tough encounter with a team that traditionally favoured a robust , long ball style of play which, on a bumpy surface, was often difficult to control. The visitors were full of confidence after their victory at Desborough and strengthened by the signing of former R & Diamonds, Kettering and latterly, Oadby striker, Jake Newman, optimistic that they could achieve a favourable result. It was not long before Newman exhibited his pace and skill and in the early stages he was a constant threat to the home defence with his close control. As was expected the Sleaford defenders were quick to defend their territory with numerous high balls into the Doughboys danger areas. In the 31st minute a quick attack down the left side of the field, started by Rashid was rewarded when Newman gathered the ball just outside the Sleaford ‘box’, jinked his way past two defenders before beating the home keeper with a powerful volley to give the Doughboys. After the resumption the pattern of play followed in similar fashion to that of the first half with frequents raids by both teams being thwarted by robust defences. In the 58th minute a sloppy back-pass to his keeper by Sleaford defender, was intercepted by the alert Newman and he rolled the ball into an empty net from the edge of the box to give the Doughboys a more comfortable control of the game and a more than satisfactory debut for the Doughboys striker. However, a free kick awarded to Sleaford, on the edge of the Doughboys penalty area was skilfully delivered and Weston squeezed it just inside the goal with 8 minutes remaining whilst Foulger was caught out of position in the centre of goal. The Doughboys preserved their lead, eventually winning 1-2. Newport Pagnall 0 Wellingborough Town 1. Saturday 13th September, 2014. The Doughboys third away fixture in succession proved to be as difficult as was expected against a vastly improved Newport Pagnall side who had won three of their last four matches. The Doughboys included former player, Harry Beckley, signed from Kettering Town and an ‘old’ favourite’ of the Doughboys fans, Dan Spaughton, who had been persuaded to rejoin the club from Irchester. It was not long before both players figured prominently in early Doughboys attacks and both teams displayed some excellent man to man passing at a furious pace. Chances were created at both ends but these were thwarted by over eagerness on the part of the attackers or excellent saves by both ‘keepers. In the 44 minute yet another attack caused havoc in the home defence and Liebscher forced the ball into the net to give the Doughboys a deserved interval lead 0-1. A similar pattern followed upon the resumption with first one team attacking for several minutes and then the opposition taking the initiative with no real danger being displayed that would change the score. Injuries to Liebscher, who was having an excellent game in the mid-field for the Doughboys and Spaughton, whose injury was more severe and caused his replacement with 20 minutes remaining. These injuries tended to break up the rhythm of the visitors but Wilson, his replacement did not let the team down, making several timely challenges to break up what was developing into a nervy final end to the game for the Doughboys who ran out worthy 0-1 winners. This third victory in succession for the Doughboys gave them the confidence to challenge league leaders Holbeach who visit the Dog & Duck on Saturday 20th September. This match will give Steve Herring and Joe Smythe an opportunity of seeing how their squad is likely to perform against one of the league’s top sides.
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Diamonds lose their lustre in cup
THE WINNER: Hendon team mates congratulate Leon Smith on what proved to be a winning strike. AFC Rushden couldn’t quite get the replacement Aaron Morgan tamely result their effort deserved as Leon struck into the hands of Matt Finlay. As the game reached the twenty Smith’s fine solo goal saw Hendon advance to the second qualifying minute mark Rushden grew in confidence – and they came so close to round of the FA Cup. The visitors matched their Step 3 taking the lead. Adam Confue harassed the home opponents for large periods of the game and only a couple of fine saves defence into conceding a corner and by Hendon ‘keeper Ben McNamara Matt Gearing’s floated delivery was met with full force by Joe Henderson, but prevented the upset. Manager Andy Peaks made two McNamara flung himself to the right to changes to the side that came from tip the header just around the post. Confue was causing all sorts of behind to defeat Harrowby, Tom Lorraine and Greg Ling making way problems with his persistence and for Fazel Koriya and Richard Bunting nearly broke through minutes later, but in a more conservative formation with he was prevented by a fine last-ditch Jason Turner playing the role of the tackle. Hendon had the ball in the back lone striker. The Greens started the brighter with of the net on the half hour mark after marksman Kezie Ibe making some a neatly-worked corner routine, but dangerous runs behind the Diamonds fortunately for Rushden the linesman defensive line, although he was forced had his flag up for offside. Richard Bunting nearly caught off with an injury just ten minutes in. Sam Murphy saw his long range McNamara out with a quick free kick shot flash inches wide, before Ibe’s from long range soon after, but his
effort flew over the bar with the ‘keeper stranded. With Rushden on top, the hosts threatened to turn the screw and nearly took the lead through Morgan, but his drive flew narrowly wide. Liam Dolman then picked up a deserved yellow for a cynical foul on Leon Smith after he had been rounded, before the referee brought a halt to a largely uneventful first half. Half time: Hendon 0-0 AFC Rushden & Diamonds The visitors came steaming out of the blocks early in the second half and should have taken the lead just three minutes in. Sam Brown’s cross dropped at the feet of Jason Turner just six yards out, but McNamara was quick off his line and smothered the striker’s attempt. Brown was then involved at the other end, on hand to make a vital block from Smith’s driven cross after he had rounded Dolman. Turner almost found a way to get on the end of Gearing’s teasing cross, but it was the hosts who took the lead in the 66th minute. A high, bouncing ball caused confusion amongst the Rushden defence and Leon Smith broke free before rounding Finlay and calmly smashing the ball past a helpless Joe Merrill on the line. Smith almost doubled his tally minutes later, thundering his effort against the crossbar from 25 yards. Try as they might the ball just wasn’t dropping for Rushden, Gearing’s cross narrowly missing Turner once again before Morgan almost sealed the game at the other end, his shot flying over. Dolman had one last chance to rescue the replay but his overhead kick went well wide, and the hosts held on to seal their place in the draw.
Corby parkrun celebrates first birthday
A FREE weekly run that has attracted more than 900 runners of all ages and abilities from across Corby and surrounding areas, celebrates its first birthday tomorrow – Saturday September 20 ‘Corby parkrun’ takes place at West Glebe Recreation Ground and is a weekly, timed 5km run, part of the wider parkrun network. Corby parkrun launched
last year on September 21 and has since seen hundreds of runners covering more than 20,000km during 48 events around West Glebe Park. Each run attracts around 80 participants and has developed a real family atmosphere with runners of all ages and fitness levels taking part. Participation is growing all the time. Jackie Browne, sport and
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physical activity manager for Northamptonshire Sport, said: “The success of parkrun can largely be attributed to its simplicity and accessibility. Runners of any ability register online, turn up at the park, and run. And, because it is organised by volunteers, it is completely free! “It is amazing to see so many people get involved and the extent to which the event has grown over the year. The 5km distance is short enough for people to walk if they want to – and we do have plenty who do – but long enough for serious club runners to get stuck in and use it as a training run to measure their progress.” Andrew Bennett is one of those volunteers and took
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the helm as event director, working with Northamptonshire Sport to help set up the parkrun with the support of a core group of helpers. Andrew said: “To celebrate our first anniversary, there is a superhero theme to the run on September 20 – runners are welcome to come in their favourite superhero costume and take on the West Glebe Park course. “Just before the run starts, there will be presentations for the ladies and gents points winners and the best costume. Afterwards, runners are invited to join us for a slice of cake to replace some of the sugar levels they will have burnt off!” Go to: www.parkrun.org. uk to register.