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MUZZLED EAST Northamptonshire Council is one of the first local authorities in the UK to successfully apply for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after nuisance from barking dogs led to a conviction for breach of a noise abatement notice.

Costa John Golding was found guilty of breaching a noise abatement notice issued to control barking dogs at his home in Rushden. At Northampton Magistrates Court on Thursday February 18 he was found guilty of breaching the notice and was fined a total of £4,707.44 (£726 for the offence and £3981.44 of costs incurred by the council).

The conviction follows years of complaints against Mr Golding involving barking dogs at his property. An abatement notice requiring him to control the noise from barking dogs was issued in February 2015 after a long and difficult investigation. Officers from the council continued to receive complaints about excessive dog barking and breaches of the notice were witnessed between May and August that same year.

The court heard how the noise from barking dogs and a lengthy investigation into the case had a devastating impact on his elderly and vulnerable neighbours.

The CBO states that Mr Golding has 28 days from the date of the hearing to remove all the dogs from his property and requires that no dogs will be kept there while he lives at his current address.

A member of the council’s Environmental Protection team will inspect the property after 28 days to confirm that no dogs are present. Should Mr Golding continue to keep dogs at the property after 28 days, the council has powers to bring a further prosecution for a breach of the CBO. Cllr Steven North, leader of East Northamptonshire Council, added: “We will continue to investigate cases of noise nuisance and take all necessary steps to prevent nuisance and anti social behaviour affecting residents in our district.

“This is a great demonstration of the use of new anti social behaviour powers to prevent harassment, alarm and distress to our residents.”

Man may be linked to spate of raids POLICE in Rushden have issued the description of a man they would like to trace, following suspicious activity they believe may be linked to a number of burglaries in the town.

A number of residents have reported suspicious behaviour, where a man has knocked on their door and asked directions to other streets.

Police believe he may have been checking to see if anyone was at home.

The man is described as white, 5ft 6in to 5ft 8in and of

thin build, aged between 18 and 25. He has pale skin, blue eyes and untidy-looking, dark curly hair. He was wearing a grey hooded top.

He has been seen with two or three companions, who have been waiting nearby in a white Seat Leon.

Anyone who recognises the description, or who witnesses any similar suspicious activity or has any information about it, is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

Council gets tough on barking dogs’ owner, using new anti social behaviour powers Milko Kevin helps raise the moolah!

PINTS OF SUPPORT: Kevin Brown has pledged that his company will help raise cash for Cancer Research UK. WHETHER you prefer porridge or muesli, scrambled eggs or cereal, your breakfast can help bring something to the table in terms of support for Cancer Research UK.

The charity is calling on people across the region to sign up to join Britain’s Biggest Breakfast, a campaign to help fund cancer research.

And one who is certain to be helping raise some valuable moolah is local milk company, IMC. The Independent Milk Co – based in Wellingborough – has pledged to supply free milk to Britain’s Biggest Breakfast events in its delivery area. See the story about them on page 3.

Danielle Glavin, Cancer Research UK spokesperson, said:

“We’d like to thank the team at the Independent Milk Co for supporting Britain’s Biggest Breakfast.

“We’re calling on local people to follow their lead this month.

Friends, family, neighbours and colleagues can all bring something to the table – from porridge to poached eggs or muesli with lashings of milk, anything goes! Whether you’re serving up a breakfast spread for five or 50 people, every pound donated will help to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

“This month, we’re hoping that kitchen tables across the county will be teaming with toast, brimming with bagels and, of course, overflowing with milk.

It’s time to get your taste buds in gear and make your breakfast bigger and better than ever for Cancer Research UK.” Cancer Research UK’s Britain’s Biggest Breakfast pack is available here: cruk.org/ breakfast and contains everything supporters need to plan their breakfast event, including posters, decorations, recipe suggestions and fundraising ideas.

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Get set for a right royal local clean-up!

DID you know that a banana skin takes up to two years to biodegrade, or that a plastic bottle takes up to 450 years?

Glass bottles and chewing gum are not biodegradable at all – and that’s why they have to be physically cleared up from round the area in time for a right royal event – fit for a Queen!

Clean for the Queen, a campaign to clear up Britain in time for the Queen’s 90th birthday, which is officially celebrated in June.

Armies of volunteers will be out in force across the country this weekend, tidying their surroundings, in a special clean-up event. And members of Rushden West Community Asso-

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ciation (RWCA), along with district and town councillors, are organising their clean-up in Rushden. Tomorrow, Saturday March 5, they will be in the Pemberton Ward area to rid the streets of litter between 10am and lunchtime.

And in Raunds, volunteers, businesses and schools will be doing their bit tomorrow, meeting at the Saxon Hall at 10am to help clean up Raunds. But they can’t do it alone, they need your help! Go along and give them a hand.

To join RWCA in their quest to clean up in Rushden, contact Janet Pinnock on: 01933 314211 or email: JPinnock@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk

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Policeman is charged with rape of a teenager

LOCAL ST Patrick’s Day is explored by our correspondent Tom Bingham on page 8. I know several people who will have specially booked the day off (and the next one for the hangover) and will be looking forward to ‘wearing the green’ on Thursday March 17.

Over the past few decades, the event has been celebrated hugely by the Americans, many of whom lay claim to an Emerald Isle heritage.

It has always rather intrigued me, when visiting on yon side of ‘the pond’, how they declare themselves to be Irish when actually their ancestry would have to go back several generations to be so.

I am proudly British, but as per those Irish-Americans, might say I am French, since apparently my bloodline springs from Huguenots, fleeing a cull of Protestants.

Similarly, I have English relatives who live in Wales and whose children were born there. Are those children (and their progeny) Welsh or English? How many generations, down how many centuries, does it take before one stops declaring one’s ancestral roots and starts laying claim to where we live now?

It is a tricky topic – race, heritage, one’s homeland and that sense of belonging. On page 5, the hugely talented Corby-born musician Paula Boulton has put her love of her home into an orchestral suite, along with the heart-felt thoughts of local people she interviewed. Listen to that music here: www.thesoundsofhome.co.uk Many wars have been fought over race and land and will doubtless continue to be fought over it. Perhaps the celebrations around the world of St Patrick’s Day should be emulated by others, on different special dates – bringing together a group of far-flung people, united for just a few hours in declaring their fondness for a place they feel happy to be connected to.

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A POLICE officer has been charged with the rape of a 17-year-old girl.

PC Declan Gabriel, a Northamptonshire response officer, has been charged with a single count of rape and two further charges of sexual assault on a female on September 21, 2015.

Gabriel (26) has also been charged with misconduct in a public office on the same date.

The officer was suspended from

duty for the duration of the investigation and will remain so until the conclusion of court proceedings.

The inquiry was led by detectives from Northamptonshire Police and the Force’s Professional Standards Department (PSD).

The Independent Police Complaints Commission is also aware of the investigation.

Gabriel will appear before Kettering Magistrates Court on

Wednesday March 30.

In a statement, Deputy Chief Constable Andy Frost said: “Northamptonshire Police takes seriously any allegation made against officers in our Force.

“Any internal decision regarding possible misconduct will take place only upon completion of court proceedings and because they are now active it would be inappropriate for us to make any further comment at this stage.”

Two schools declared to be racing to the top!

DIGITAL FLUENCY: The winning students from Park Junior School and Kettering Buccleuch Academy, with representatives from Northamptonshire County Council, the University of Northampton, Code Club and The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.

TWO winning schools have been announced in the Race To The Top coding competition.

The competition, run as a partnership by Northamptonshire County Council, the University of Northampton and Code Club and originated and sponsored

by The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT), seeks to improve the teaching of computer coding and to develop Northamptonshire pupils’ technology skills.

Students across Northamptonshire were invited to put their computer skills to the test and create a game or an app with an energy-saving theme – they then submitted their entries by uploading a twominute video to YouTube about their design.

The awards were judged by a panel representing WCIT, the British Computer Society, the University of Northampton, Code Club and Northamptonshire County Council.

Team Sparky from Park Junior School in Wellingborough won the Year 4 to 6 category with their game, which challenges players to fix solar panels on the

school roof as they degrade over time. The winner of the Year 9 category was Team Syntax Error from Kettering Buccleuch Academy for their app, which tracks household energy consumption.

The successful teams received an engraved shield and a personal Raspberry Pi computer sponsored by WCIT at a special prize-giving ceremony on Friday February 12.

The competition forms part of Northamptonshire’s Race To The Top school improvement strategy, which identifies that pupils are currently underperforming in maths, science, technology and engineering.

Cllr Matthew Golby, county council cabinet member for learning, skills and education, said: “The games and apps designed by the pupils who entered our competition were really impressive and it was great to see them showing such an interest in technology.

“I hope they continue to develop their computer skills and that this competition will inspire other young people to pursue an interest in science and technology.”

Michael Hoddy, of WCIT, said:

“We are pleased to have played our part in this competition and are delighted to see such a good selection of inspired entries from the Northamptonshire schools taking part.

“The competition matches WCIT’s focus and interest in helping improve educational attainment and encouraging digital fluency among pupils and students from all ages and backgrounds.”

Dr Jon Hall, chairman of the WCIT Education and Training Committee, added: “Our best chance of a bright future is inspired children who can code.

Our thanks go to the teachers and volunteers who, through Northamptonshire’s Code Clubs and this competition, have inspired these technologygifted girls and boys.”

Scott Turner, associate professor in computing and immersive technologies at the University of Northampton, added: “The creativity and technological know-how of the competition entrants really impressed us. The competition has inspired the young people who took part and it’s great to see we have so many talented budding coders in the county’s schools.

Scheme to bring a touch of Sparkle to sheltered housing

SHELTERED housing schemes in the Kettering area are set to benefit from a little ‘sparkle’ – thanks to a renovation scheme courtesy of Kettering Borough Council and Tunstall Healthcare They are working together on the Sparkle Project, aiming to futureproof ten sheltered housing schemes, using technology-enabled care services (TECS) that will improve safety, security and comfort.

The five-year programme includes redecoration of communal areas – including carpeting, new door entry systems and lighting.

Harry Potter House and The Lawns – which is the largest site – will be the first schemes to be given the Sparkle treatment this year.

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Last chance to comment on plan THE North Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy is the strategic plan for Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough, covering the period to 2031.

And now local people are being urged to have their say on the strategy before consultations close later this month.

The strategic plan has been prepared by a joint committee made up of elected representatives from the district, borough and county councils. Before the plan can be adopted,

WAKEY WAKEY! The team at IMC are supporting those who take part in Britain’s Biggest Breakfast for Cancer Research UK. Pictured are, back row (from left) Ash Knighton, Nick Calvert, Steve Saunders, Haydn Abbott, Steve Johnstone and Chris Cordiner. Front, Louise Brown and Victoria Carey. In the van: Kevin Brown.

Delivering a wake-up call!

A GROUP of milkmen are giving their support to an early morning food filled fundraiser as they take part in Britain’s Biggest Breakfast for Cancer Research UK this month.

The big-hearted team at IMC, whose depot is in Wellingborough and who deliver milk across Corby, Kettering and everywhere in between, are calling on local men and women to serve up lashings of milk and cereal and become breakfast heroes for the charity.

Posing with ‘Britain’s Biggest Breakfast’ milk bottles and mugs, the fundraising milkmen and IMC’s office staff are encouraging local people to put on an event to help beat cancer sooner.

They’ve pledged to supply free milk to any Britain’s Biggest Breakfast events in their delivery area when people register through the official website (cruk.org/breakfast) – the area covers: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Raunds, Stanwick, Kettering, Corby, Rothwell, Desborough, Wollaston, Bozeat, Olney, Creaton, Walgrave, Orlingbury, Burton Latimer and Barton Seagrave.

Britain’s Biggest Breakfast for Cancer Research UK is a fundraising campaign which calls on supporters to host or attend a breakfast event on Friday March 11, or any time during the month.

The charity is encouraging people to organise a breakfast party at home, in the office or at school and invite their friends and family to make a donation to attend.

Kevin Brown, the owner of IMC, wanted to support the charity as cancer has been a part of his life since his early teens. The 49-year-old’s mum was first diagnosed with cancer of the lymph glands in 1985 and has had regular treatment over the years to keep the disease under control.

Kevin said: “I was 13 when mum was diagnosed, for most of my life cancer has been there. Five years ago my best friend died of liver and lung cancer so I want to support research as much as I can.

“Mum is in remission now, she goes once a year for a checkup. Every now and then it rears its ugly head and they give her more treatment. The last time she lost her hair and it was really tough for her but the important thing is, she’s still here.

“We’re proud to be supporting Britain’s Biggest Breakfast (BBB) for Cancer Research UK. And we’ll support our customers who do the same because it’s a fun and simple way to raise much-needed funds for a worthwhile cause.”

Get the BBB fundraiser pack, here: cruk.org/breakfast

All aboard for free cancer support THE Macmillan Cancer Support’s Mobile Information Service bus will be in the area this month providing a free cancer information service.

A team of cancer specialist will be stopping off to talk to local people on Wednesday

March 9, 9-3pm in Kettering High Street and on Thursday March 10, 10-4pm in Corby’s Corporation Street.

Questions about any type of cancer can be asked and info is available on finances, diet and exercise, carers and more.

To advertise in these popular pages and reach homes in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden call Sales: 01536 210 223 or email: hello@extranewspapers.co.uk

it must be examined by an independent planning inspector, who checks that it has been prepared properly and that it meets tests set out in national policy.

The Joint Core Strategy was submitted to the Government for examination in July last year and the appointed planning inspector held seven days of hearings last November.

A number of proposed modifications to the plan have been identified during the examination process.

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The consultation and all relevant information can be viewed on the North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit’s website: nnjpu.org.uk or at the main offices of the district and borough councils and in North Northamptonshire libraries.

Representations on the main modifications will be passed on to the planning inspector, for his consideration as part of the examination of the Joint Core Strategy. Following this, the inspector will recommend any changes he considers necessary to the plan before adoption.

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Workshop designed to help businesses excel A MARKETING workshop designed to help small and medium-sized businesses in Northamptonshire ‘excel’ is to take place this month.

Industry experts will be giving an exclusive insight into how to market their product and services more effectively at the event organised by the Northamptonshire Growth Hub on Tuesday March 15.

County-based businesses will learn more about PR, digital marketing and how to effectively manage a brand from a range of guest speakers at the workshop held at Tithe Barn in

Wellingborough between 9.15am and 12.30pm.

Among the experts confirmed to speak is Mark Whitehead, director of A Head 4 Sales, a business growth support business from Northampton.

Janette Pallas, Northamptonshire Growth Hub manager, said: “Marketing is an important aspect of business in general and unfortunately a lot of smaller businesses don’t seem to understand how essential it is.

“We have a range of experts from fields across the industry on hand to give their exclusive advice on basic marketing

techniques that some businesses may be lacking.

“This workshop has been designed to allow small and medium-sized businesses in Northamptonshire to excel through their marketing strategies, with lots of tips and hints for those attending to take on board.”

The Growth Hub is a partnership between Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, The University of Northampton and Northamptonshire County Council, designed to meet the needs of businesses and boost growth.

Attacked with a bottle

LOCAL police are trying to trace an offender who attacked a man in a nightclub with a glass bottle, leaving him with extensive facial injuries.

The victim was with friends at The Loft nightclub in Dalkeith Place, Kettering, at about 2.50am on Sunday February 14.

There was a confrontation between this group and another group of men, during which one of them attacked the victim.

The offender is described as white and between 18 and 22 years of age.

SPEAKER SELECTED: Mark Whitehead, director of A Head 4 Sales, speaking at a previous event. For more business news, turn to page 15.

Drama group stages auditions and prepares to put on a show

THE Big Friendly Giant, Meatdripper and Bloodbottler will be just some of the characters treading the boards at Gretton House during May. Gretton House, part of Gretton Homes, is renowned worldwide for its success in supporting people with the rare congenital disorder PraderWilli Syndrome (PWS), which is characterised by a constant and often dangerous urge to eat.

Their production of this well-loved play, adapted from the book by Roald Dahl, is timed to coincide with PWS Awareness Month.

Auditions for the play took place last month and 13 supported individuals were cast in various roles.

Eve Price, manager at Parvale House, part of Gretton Homes, said: “Rehearsals are going very well and the cast are really excited to have the opportunity to stage this play.

“We have been running a small drama activity group for some time, and a number of its members wanted to put on a play to show parents.

“The BFG is such a popular story and it seemed an ideal choice.”

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Held at knifepoint

A MAN’S mobile phone and wallet were stolen in a robbery in Dunedin Road, Corby, at about 2.40am on Monday February 22.

The victim was walking from Ripley Walk to Dunedin Road when he was approached by three men. One of them held a knife to the victim’s throat and demanded he hand over his phone, wallet, tobacco and lighter. He then punched his victim in the face.

All three men ran off towards the Kingswood estate. The man with the knife was white, about 5ft 9in and of slim build. He was wearing a grey jacket with darker sleeves, grey trousers and a dark baseball cap.

The other two men were both white and one of them is described as about 5ft 9in and slim. All three men had their faces covered.

Lorry tyres damaged

FIVE tyres were damaged and the hydraulic line cut from the tail lift of a small lorry that was parked in Linden Avenue/St Mary’s Road, Kettering, sometime between 10pm on Thursday January 28 and 9.30am the next day.

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Childcare trainee Lucy is applauded for her inspirational storytelling LOCAL nursery trainee Lucy Jakeways has won a national competition seeking to find a top class storyteller. And she has been specially selected for her star quality by a team of judges, winning a visit to her nursery by acclaimed children’s author Ian Whybrow.

Apprentices from Busy Bees nurseries across the country captured the imaginations of young book worms as they brought stories to life and created their own story sacks. It was all part of a competition, by Busy Bees Training, launched to mark National Storytelling Week – an annual event hosted by the Society for Storytelling.

Busy Bees nurseries took part in the event early last month, and gave children the chance to venture outside to nursery gardens or local parks and collect items to help them narrate their favourite story.

Lucy Jakeways, a level 3 leadership and management learner from Busy Bees in Kettering, impressed the judges with her narration of popular children’s book Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs.

Lucy used puppets to engage children in the storytelling

before extending the learning opportunities and introducing dinosaur-themed measuring and counting games.

As the winner of the National Storytelling Competition, Lucy has won her nursery an exclusive storytelling masterclass delivered by the author of Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs himself, Ian Whybrow.

Ian’s masterclass aims to offer the aspiring childcare professionals and the established nursery team helpful advice on how to ignite children’s imaginations and aid their development through storytelling, drawing on his experience as a prolific writer of children’s books.

Lucy will be able to continue to enjoy her love of storytelling at home as she will also receive an Amazon Kindle.

Lucy said: “I wanted to start with a story that the children all know and love and then really bring it to life with the narrative.

“Cutting out dinosaur footprints to put in the hallway and using puppets throughout the story seemed like the perfect way to make it interactive for the children.”

Training manager, Fay Gibbin at Busy Bees Training explained

STORYTELLING SKILL: Lucy Jakeways has won a storytelling masterclass with Ian Whybrow, who wrote the book she narrated to the children at Kettering’s Busy Bees nursery. the idea behind the competition: areas of learning in line with the the competition. The standard “The training programmes we Government’s EYFS framework for of the entries we received was incredibly high and it was a very offer cover many different aspects the under 5s.

“We decided that National tough decision to choose an overall of child development, whether learners are undertaking a full Storytelling Week was a great winner.

“We loved Lucy’s idea to use apprenticeship or one of our one way of reinforcing this with our learners, as well as providing them puppets and the footprint to engage day workshops.

“Storytelling plays a big role in and the children they care for with the children, and particularly liked the way she extended the not only creating an engaging and an exciting activity to enjoy.

“It was fantastic to see so learning opportunities through to fun environment for children, but also encompasses many many nurseries get involved in mathematical development.”

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Warning to elderly: ‘Don’t open the door’ A SPATE of robberies at the homes of elderly victims in the county has sparked a police appeal for information – and a warning to homeowners.

Four incidents took place over Wednesday February 17 and the following day – two of them in the Wellingborough area, one in Northampton and one in Charlton, near Brackley.

Detective Inspector Danny Gasson said: “I encourage residents to be extra vigilant and urge people, especially the elderly or those living alone, never to open the door to anyone they are not expecting.

“If you do not recognise the caller, speak to them without

opening the door. A genuine caller will understand – and, if you’re not sure, don’t open the door.”

On Thursday 18th, between 9pm and 9.30pm in Manor Close, Irchester, offenders broke in through the front door and restrained the elderly householder while searching through rooms in the property.

The second, similar incident took place at a house in College Street, Wellingborough, at about 9.45pm.

DI Gasson added: “While we cannot at this stage say whether these incidents are linked, we do know there have been a number of similar incidents in recent weeks, where the offend-

ers appear to be targeting the homes of elderly or vulnerable victims.

“The victims have understandably been left extremely shaken and upset following these incidents.

“An investigation is ongoing and I urge anyone who has any information about who may be committing these crimes to call us in confidence or, if they would prefer to remain anonymous, to contact Crimestoppers.”

People with information about those involved in these incidents can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101, or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555.

Sounds like Corby as composer wins grant MUSIC that reminds people of home is set to be presented by a full orchestra soon – thanks to a Corby musician/composer and an Arts Council grant.

Paula Boulton has been awarded the grant in order to put into action Phase Two of her Sounds of Home project. Phase One was awarded an Arts Council grant of £14,500 back in May 2014.

The latest grant of £15,000 will enable her to form The Sounds of Home Ensemble – an orchestra capable of playing the music she composed last year.

She will work with Venezuelan conductor Elio Andrade, whom she interviewed in Phase One of her project. They view this as the first step towards establishing a permanent, classical orchestra in Corby. Anna Partyka Judge

SOUNDS OF CORBY: Paula Boulton has been awarded a grant to help establish a classical orchestra in the town.

– who formerly taught music at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic School in Occupation Road, Corby – will be the guest conductor and the project will be managed by Michelle Ferguson, who has handled various arts projects at The Core.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Above, Paula in creative mode.

GRANTS AWARDED FOR PROJECT: Paula conducts at the Sounds of Home Lecture Recital in October last year at the Brooke Weston Academy in Corby. Pictures courtesy of Kate Anderson.

Paula also intends to deliver music workshops in the community and composition workshops in schools and meanwhile will develop her composing, working with London-based orchestrator Peter Murphy – who orchestrates for the Czech Philharmonic.

Last year, Paula interviewed people from 23 communities in Corby, asking them ‘What music reminds you of home?’

Based on the responses, she then composed a seven-movement Sounds of Home Suite, skilfully interweaving references and her interpretation of the sounds she collected. This was presented to a full audience as a lecture recital in October. The music is for piano solo, brass band, recorder consort and orchestra.

And she’s not stopping there – Paula is aiming to interview more new arrivals to the town to keep the picture of our ever-changing demography up to date and to compose further music based on those interviews. And she hopes to expand the existing orchestra piece to symphony size.

Of the latest round of funding, Paula said: “I am thrilled to have been successful. Two Arts Council grants in a row is unusual! That is testimony to the quality of this exciting project. I said at the lecture recital where we heard the orchestral pieces digitally – skilfully done by Stuart Sweeney, who is another Corby composer – that there would be a live performance with a full orchestra.

“And so there will be!

“I am really looking forward to working with the team to produce an exceptional event which interweaves the wonderful sounds of many of those who have chosen to live in my home.

“This £15,000 grant provides for all that is necessary to make this a reality.”

The full orchestra will present the music in September at The Core, Brooke Weston or St Peter’s and St Andrews Church. Paula said: “We are just checking out sizes at the moment. There may end up being more than one performance. Finding a venue for 90 musicians is no easy feat! The old Festival Hall was perfect for orchestras. Those were the days!”

Anyone who would like to be involved in the project can contact Paula via the Sounds of Home Facebook page or via the website: thesoundsofhome.co.uk

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Stood on wheelie bin to break into flat

A MAN was disturbed as he attempted to break in to a first-floor flat in Epson Road, Corby, between 1.20am and 1.30am on Thursday February 18.

The offender used a wheelie bin to climb onto the balcony of the flat and was trying to climb in through the window, which had been forced open, when he was disturbed by the homeowner.

He jumped off the balcony onto the grass below, where a second man was waiting. The two then rode away on pedal cycles in different directions.

One of the men was white, more than 6ft and of a slim build. He was wearing a black hooded top and a black scarf over his face. His mountain bike was blue.

The second man was also white and was wearing a grey hooded top. He was riding a silver mountain bike.

Witnesses to the incident, or anyone with who may have seen the suspects in the area, are asked to call police.

Assault in underpass

A MAN aged 40 was assaulted as he walked through an underpass on Oakley Road, Corby, in the early hours of Friday February 19.

The man was walking through the underpass between 2am and 2.30am when he was tripped up by a man who was standing in the passageway.

The offender was a black man, around 6ft tall and of stocky build. His hairstyle was a large ‘afro’ with a comb in the top.

He was wearing a shellsuit and black and white trainers.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it.

Suspicious incidents

POLICE in Rothwell are appealing for witnesses after two suspicious incidents in Cabot Close in the town.

Two sets of keys, including house and car keys were found on the doorstep of a house late in the afternoon of Friday February 12. The keys, pictured, did not belong to the householder and it is not known whose they are.

Then at some point overnight from Sunday February 14 to the next day someone broke into the garden of the same property and killed a pet rabbit in its hutch.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the Cabot Close area of Rothwell in recent weeks.

Raided over weekend A LARGE amount of items, including electricals, jewellery and power tools were taken during a burglary in Overstone Road, Sywell.

Offenders broke into the property, sometime between Friday February 12 and the following Sunday.

Report it:

ANYONE with any information about the crime incidents reported here can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111, or use the anonymous online form: www. crimestoppers-uk.org

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County budget aims to save £131m over 4 years Council tax freeze lifts to fuel growth FINAL budget decisions were being discussed by Northamptonshire County Council’s cabinet members earlier this month after a six-week consultation period, outlining how the organisation could make further savings in the face of soaring demand for services and plummeting funding from central government.

In December, the county council announced its proposals including a 3.95 per cent rise in council tax and savings totalling £77m on top of the £226m already saved since 2010.

Following the consultation period, further Government announcements and a scrutiny process, the council has now published updated proposals.

Since December, the Government has outlined the cuts to the county’s funding over the next four years – so the council is now able to outline how it plans to achieve savings of £131m over the same period.

Voicing the proposals, leader of the council Cllr Jim Harker said: “Today’s announcements have been the toughest we have ever had to make.

“There are number of changes we have made as a direct result of our consultation period.

We have listened to people’s concerns about the level of savings we were proposing for the fire service and have therefore reduced this amount in next year’s budget.

“We have listened to the concern our scrutiny councillors had over the cessation of Countywide Traveller Unit and have removed this proposal.

“We have also listened to our colleagues in the district and borough councils and their concerns over our proposals for closer working and the amount we believed we could save by pursuing this within 12 months.

“As a result of conversations with these partners we are now proposing a longer timescale for this work.

“Of course, because of the financial position we are in, we cannot make these changes without having an impact on other areas of the budget.

Therefore today’s budget includes further cuts in services to help pay for those areas people told us were most important.”

New budget reductions included in the proposals include the phasing out of all traditional bus subsidies in the county within the four-year plan and replacing this with a new Total Transport model for the county.

Also announced are longerterm plans to explore options for a new renewable energy facility based on new technologies to help generate revenue for public services.

Cabinet member for finance Cllr Bill Parker said: “We are pleased the Government has now given us a firm indication of the amount our funding will

LISTENED TO CONCERNS: County council leader Jim Harker said the decisions were the toughest council members had ever had to make. be reduced by over the next four years. This now gives us the opportunity to start looking at longer-term plans with real intent, as we know the scale of the task facing us.

“Today’s publication therefore gives a full picture of the next four years as opposed to the proposals announced in December, which focused just on next year.

“We know that this financial situation is as tough as it gets, but we also know that with our plans for the Next Generation Council and the associated creation of a entirely new approach to public services in the county, that we are in the best possible position to rise to this challenge and put services on a more stable footing in the future.”

AN increase of 1.9% in council tax was agreed at a meeting of Corby Borough Council last week – the first rise in six years and equating to an average increase of six pence per week.

Leader of the council, Cllr Tom Beattie, said the budget for 2016/17 is “extremely positive” given the current climate and added: “It is one of the most straightforward budgets that we have delivered in recent years and is largely due to difficult decisions that have previously been taken.”

He said the rise would help foster growth locally: “The key to future prosperity is regeneration and growth and the key part to the 2016/17 budget is that it strengthens our commitment towards this aim, so that the future budgets can continue to be delivered within an environment of expansion rather than contraction.

“While continued Central Government funding cuts and the impact of the recession have continued and will continue to place significant strain on local government finances, our commitment to growth allows the budget for 2016/17 to protect frontline services, and allow a contribution to reserves of some £1.2m.

“This is in stark contrast to many councils up and down the country who are forced into having to cut services, utilise reserves and make significant job cuts in order to balance their books.”

But he added: “We recognise that there will continue to be uncertainties as we move forward and, as a result, we have sought to increase our reserves over the past few years. This is supported by the LGA and the council’s recent Peer Review and represents a further example of how the council has and is

continuing to move forward.

“It is also becoming increasingly apparent that, while the council has done everything asked of it by the government, including a council tax freeze for five years, efficiency savings and growth both in terms of housing and attracting new businesses, the future for our finances continues to be challenging.

“At this stage, we do not know the full extent of how hard future spending cuts will affect us, but we do know that local government overall will again be subject to significant change and pressure moving forward.

“It will be several months until we know the full extent of changes to New Homes Bonus and Business Rates Retention Funding and how this will affect our finances over the next few years.

“In short, we know that there is a storm brewing in local government finance, but we do not yet know whether or not we hit it head on or catch the edge of it.

“As a result, we feel that we have no choice but to try and protect ourselves from future government funding actions and this includes an increase in the council tax for the first time in six years.

The average increase for most residents will be around six pence a week for our share of their bill.

“While we recognise and accept the challenges that the council faces over the next few years, overall our budget for 2016/17 is another budget for service provision, investment, growth and opportunity.

“It’s a budget that builds on our past achievements and will continue to deliver even more in Corby in support of our objectives for our residents.”

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‘Open Roads’ activities and demos event will draw crowds Households switch to save THOUSANDS of people are expected to attend a free road safety day at Rockingham Circuit, organised by the county’s police and fire services.

The Open Roads event, on Saturday April 2 (10am3pm) will involve more than 30 activities, stands and demonstrations, including examples of what takes place during police pursuits, a display of modified cars and supercars, an array of motorbikes on show and plenty of entertainment for children, such as a bouncy castle, face painting and the chance to climb onto a real fire engine.

Firefighters from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will also be running simulated rescue

demonstrations involving each of the emergency services. These will involve volunteers being cut from ‘crashed’ cars.

There will be sessions promoting motorbike safety, and there will also be CarKraft taster sessions for young drivers, which will include driving experiences such as skid training in Renault cars.

Other attractions will include Lotus and Discovery driving simulators, a lorry driving demonstration in which blind spot dangers will be highlighted, a chance to see the police helicopter up close and the opportunity to get involved with a variety of interactive exhibits, as well as picking up handy safety tips and having child car seat and tyre checks.

Marina stages visitor weekends WHITE Mills Marina on the River Nene at Earls Barton hosted the first of this year’s open weekends last week, and two further events are diaried for April 2/3 and May 7/8, 10am-4pm.

The new 141-berth marina, which can accommodate wide beams, narrowboats and cruisers, is organising the open weekends to give boaters the opportunity to see for themselves exactly what the new bespoke facility at Lock 9 on the River Nene has to offer.

Marina manager Chris Dixon – who works on site from his boat Bees Knees – said: “Last year, we held a series of open weekends before the cut through to join the River Nene. However, it was difficult to envisage how the marina would look once it was full of water. With the marina nearing completion, we organised more open weekends to give boating enthusiasts the chance to take a look at what we have to offer.”

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ACTION STATIONS: The event takes place near Corby (NN17 5AF) and will display supercars and motorbikes and will offer young driver sessions and skid training as well as family fun.

The aim is to provide a fun day out for families, nondrivers and drivers, young and old. But the serious motivation for holding the day is to help cut the number of people killed or injured locally.

Road casualties in the county: * During 2015, 32 people died in collisions on Northants roads. * Between January 2012 and December 2014, there were 863 injury collisions involving young car drivers (aged 17-25). * Between January 2012 and December 2014, there were 452 collisions involving injury, in which motorcyclists were involved. A total of 467 motorcyclists were injured during this period.

Gemma Rutland, community engagement officer for the joint Safer Roads

Team (Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service), said: “We hope that everyone who comes along to this free event at Rockingham Circuit has a great family day out.

“But there is an important reason why we are holding the event; to help send out vital safety messages and help prevent casualties on our roads.

“There will be plenty of activities at this event to appeal to drivers, bikers, cyclists and non-drivers, ranging from watching emergency services during a staged road collision rescue, to learning how to control a car in different weather conditions.

“There will be a huge amount for everyone to learn and enjoy.”

MORE than 530 households are looking forward to saving money after signing up to ‘Switch Save Smile’, a collective switching scheme run by East Northamptonshire Council and iChoosr this winter.

Ninety-nine per cent of those who registered in East Northamptonshire have been offered a better deal, with average savings per household of £357.95.

More than 18,000 households registered nationally, but when compared to all other participants in the scheme, East Northamptonshire Council had the highest percentage of registrations based on the number of households in the district.

Energy suppliers SSE, E.ON and Ovo won the auction, putting forward the cheapest tariffs for gas and/or electricity. Residents are reminded to look out for their personal offers from one of these suppliers, arriving by email or postcard very soon.

Karen Pell, interim environmental protection manager at East Northamptonshire Council, said: “I was very pleased to see so many join forces to get a competitive energy deal. The savings on offer are very impressive! It’s just as quick and easy to switch as it was to register. If you want to accept your offer and pay less for your gas and/or electricity, iChoosr will take care of the entire switching process for you.”

When Diane from Rushden received her offer she was delighted to find out she could save £499.

She said: “I couldn’t believe it when the offer from iChoosr came through. It’s not every day you find out you could be nearly £500 better off!

“I think the scheme is a really good idea and being backed by the local authority gave me the confidence to be a part of it. The whole process was hassle-free and I now have an extra few hundred pounds in my pocket. The hard bit will be deciding how to spend it!”

She added: “Thank you East Northamptonshire Council.”

The deadline to switch is 15 March. Offers are valid until midnight.

If you need help to switch, call: 01832 742121 or visit the customer contact centres in Thrapston, Rushden or Oundle.

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Police call for witnesses

A ROBBERY at the Co-op supermarket in Gladstone Road, Desborough, has sparked an appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information for police.

At about 9.30pm on Monday February 15, three men broke into the shop through the back yard and forced a member of staff to open the safe. They stole cash and cigarettes.

The men were all wearing dark clothing and were holding what appeared to be crowbars.

Thief climbed fence

A BURGLARY took place in Hall Avenue, Rushden, on Tuesday February 16, between 12.45pm and 8.30pm after the offender climbed over a fence and then broke into the rear of the house.

Once inside, the property was searched and jewellery stolen before the burglar left by the same route.

Quad bike taken

A YELLOW Suzuki quad bike similar to the one pictured was stolen from a unit in Enterprise Court, Geddington Road, Corby, between 2pm on Saturday February 13 and 5am the following Monday.

The burglars also stole a disc cutter and a Makita drill. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information regarding the theft.

Report it:

ANYONE with any information about the crime incidents reported here can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111, or use the anonymous online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Unique plan for fire and police teams to share vehicle WHEELS are in motion for the construction of a unique joint command vehicle for police and fire services in Northamptonshire.

It is believed the new vehicle will be the only one of its kind in the UK and will be jointly run by Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

It will provide a base for commanders when in attendance at large-scale or major incidents.

The tender for its construction has now been awarded to John Dennis Coachbuilders, Spectra Specialist Engineering and Excelerate Technology, who will work together to build and equip the unit.

The vehicle’s build is to be funded with a grant awarded by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Group Commander Philip Pells, of the Joint Operations Team for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “The Joint Command Unit (JCU) provides a unique command and control capability, enabling both fire and police officers to work together in a single vehicle.

“It also supports co-ordinated working with other agencies involved in an incident.

This, together with the integration of resilient communications platforms and other technologies, enables the JCU to be the access point providing the highest level of situation awareness of an incident for all commanders and specialist responders, whether on scene or at a remote location.”

Superintendent Chris Hillery, of Northamptonshire Police, said: “The JCU will further enhance emergency service response and service collaboration here

in Northamptonshire. I very much look forward to making use of this vehicle with the fire service at live incidents across the county.”

It is expected that the vehicle will be completed and officially launched in September.

David Savage, CEO of Excelerate Technology (the organisation providing ICT integration and satellite communications for the unit) said: “We are delighted to have been selected as technology partner on this strategically significant project, where we will be integrating the latest communications technologies to facilitate joint working, while enhancing operational efficiency and further supporting the resilience of the Northamptonshire incident response capability.

“With the Government’s drive towards greater collaboration and sharing of resources across the emergency services, this new concept, ‘super’ Joint Command Unit is at the forefront of this transition.”

Richard Hayes, technical sales director at the specialist coachbuilding company, Spectra Specialist Engineering, said: “The vehicle is a ‘one-off’ and is specifically designed for Northants as a joint command vehicle for fire and police.

“As far as I know, there is no vehicle operating in the UK that has the same characteristics and operating capabilities as this one.

“Spectra will be using all our experience and knowledge gained through working with contrasting industries to enable us to deliver a high quality vehicle capable of exceeding all the demands set out by the client.”

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VEHICLE SHARE: The Joint Command Unit – expected to be in operation in the autumn – is described as a ‘one-off’ that will be used by both police and fire teams at largescale and major incidents.

John Dennis Coachbuilders, added: “We are extremely proud of the role we are playing in bringing this innovative vehicle into service.

“This new Joint Command Unit is stateof-the-art technology, packaged in a vehicle that will significantly enhance the on-site management and control of major incidents for both Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police.

“It is also an excellent example of closer co-operation and shared effectiveness of emergency services.”

Students take up relationships challenge Bags of help in store, so vote now!

THIRTEEN schools have now signed up for this year’s County Schools Challenge; a competition which asks pupils to come up with enterprising ways to help other youngsters struggling with a specific social issue.

And schools not yet involved in the challenge – which this year is exploring the theme Healthy Relationships – are now being encouraged to take part.

The aim of the 2016 County Schools Challenge is to encourage pupils across the county to come up with an enterprising idea about how to help other young people understand what a healthy relationship should be, and where to turn when their relationships become unhealthy or abusive.

Each participating school has its own launch, in which they introduce the idea of the challenge to their pupils before sending students off to work on ‘business plans’ in groups.

In June and July, a semi-final and final will be held, featuring teams from schools across the county, culminating in an appearance at the Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering, before a Dragons’ Den-style panel of experts who will pick the overall winning idea.

At the recent launch event at Huxlow Science College in Irthlingborough, Shaun Johnson from the joint Arson Taskforce (Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue

Service), explained more about what is expected of participating students.

The winning school will be supported in making their idea become a reality; a tool that can be used to help others throughout Northamptonshire.

Laura Jones is prevention manager within the joint Prevention and Community Protection Department (Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service). She said: “The County Schools Challenge provides a great platform for us to engage and learn from young people.

“The enthusiasm and skills we see from the students taking part is very inspiring, and it is always a proud moment watching the students showcase their ideas at the semi-final and final events.

“Although the challenge includes an element of competition, the main purpose is to engage as many young people as we can across the county.

“We continue to welcome schools to take part in this year’s challenge, with those that do seeing benefits across the school’s curriculum.”

For updates on the County Schools Challenge, go to Facebook and ‘like’ the County Schools Challenge page or follow them on Twitter @ncsc_ challenge To take part in the challenge, email: hennycameron2@northants.pnn.police.uk

ENGAGING STUDENTS: Shaun Johnson explains what the County Schools Challenge entails to youngsters at the Huxlow Science College.

EVERY LITTLE HELPS: The 5p levy on plastic bags has generated funds being shared by Tesco among local good causes.

Caroline Silke, head of community SHOPPERS at Tesco are being invited to help community groups at Tesco, said: “The money raised by and good causes bag a share of a customers through the carrier bag levy £11.5million carrier bag charge will go directly to the local community through our Bags of Help initiative. fund.

The supermarket has teamed up with We’re really looking forward to seeing Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help how our customers will vote in initiative, which sees grants of £12,000, Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from and these great local projects coming the 5p bag levy – being awarded to life.”

The bag charge was introduced in to environmental and community projects in Kettering, Wellingborough, England on October 5, having already raised millions for good causes in Corby and all across the UK. And now, shoppers are being urged Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Groundwork’s national chief to visit their local store to vote for who executive, Graham Duxbury said: should take away which grant award.

The groups to benefit from the “Bags of Help is a fantastic initiative Tesco grant in Kettering are: Weekley which will make a real difference to the and Warkton Cricket Club, Kettering communities it helps.

“The number of nominations and Borough Council and Keystone Youth applications for grants has been Centre.

To benefit from the Tesco grant in incredible. The final three were chosen Corby are: Corby Borough Council for by panels of experts who live and work the Rose Avenue Play Area, the Stories in each of the Tesco stores and regions. of the Follie and the Wharfedale Play This initiative really is putting back into the local environment, helping the Area Upgrade.

To benefit in Wellingborough are: community at a grass-roots level.”

Nominations and applications for Rockingham Forest Trust, Glamis Hall for All and St Lawrence Parents and the next round of Bags of Help funding will open in April. As well as applying Teachers Association.

Vote in store until Sunday, March 6 direct, suggestions for projects can also be nominated by local people. using a token given at the check-out.

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A bit of the craic about the feast day that has gone global ARTISTIC VIEW: Corby-based correspondent Tom Bingham is well known for his love of local history and the arts. Here, he looks ahead to this month’s

St Patrick’s Day and sorts some of the facts from the fiction that surrounds the Irish patron saint.

If you have an arts or local history story (of around 750 words), send it in, together with an author’s ‘selfie’ and some images/links relevant to the article, to: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk AS I am always telling you, history is riddled with untruths and misinformation. St Patrick was Irish? No, he was not – he was born in Roman Britain and lived in the fifth century.

His birth name was Maewyn, his father a deacon and his grandfather a priest.

Legend has it that, back in the fifth century, St Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland. Standing atop a hill, he used his staff to herd the slithering creatures into the sea, banishing them for eternity. While it’s true that aside from zoos and pets there are no snakes on the emerald isle, in fact, there never were any snakes in Ireland. However, contrary to legend, this has more to do with

geography than feats of St Patrick.

Some have suggested that perhaps serpents were used by Patrick as a metaphor for Druids or demons, or even members of the serpent cult, and that the allusion to his driving of the snakes out of Ireland was actually pointing to his eradicating of Celtic paganism, magic and superstition that was rampant before he went to Ireland – and had to be defeated before Christianity could spread throughout the Green Erin.

At the age of 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken as a slave to Gaelic Ireland (Ire meaning anger) where he worked as a shepherd and, doing so, found his God. Evangelising, he converted and subjugated thousands, driving away pagans (specifically the Celts). He now lies buried in Downpatrick.

Patrick eventually became a bishop and after his death was made patron saint of Ireland. The shamrock (the three-leaved clover that my lawns are with!) was said to have been used by Patrick to teach the message of the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish.

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 (believed to be the death date of St Patrick himself) all over

SHAMROCK AND THE LUCK OF THE IRISH: It is believed St Patrick used the three-leaved clover – since thought to bring good luck – to teach the message of the Holy Trinity.

Below, Irish-American astronaut Catherine Coleman celebrated St Patrick’s Day at the International Space Station.

the world, even on the ISS (International Space Station). In 2011, the Irish-American astronaut Catherine ‘Caddy’ Coleman – while floating weightless in space – played a 100-year-old Irish flute and a penny whistle, given to her

by Paddy Maloney and Matt Malloy of the Chieftains folk band.

Since probably around the 1680s, it has been customary to wear green clothes and shamrock – a herbal plant that is believed to be lucky – on ‘Paddy’s Day’.

In Chicago, USA, they started a tradition in 1962 of turning the river green with dye (don’t ask . . . just don’t) and Irish Americans created a dish of corned beef and cabbage – as they were so poor this was considered their best meal at the time. It has become the staple dish for the holiday, in a similar way the haggis is in Scotland.

And the occasion is a great excuse for a drop of the black stuff made from pure ‘Liffey water’ (Google it)!

WEARING OF THE GREEN: There never were any snakes in Ireland but a legend has grown up around the notion of St Patrick – who is said to have worn blue, not green – banishing them into the sea. Above left, Guinness didn’t turn the Liffey green to mark the March 17th occasion – but in Chicago, the river has been dyed in celebration since 1962.

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Amy and Mark - both Oscar winners

It was a good night for British talent at the Oscars at the weekend, with wins for Mark Rylance, Sam Smith, Jenny Beavan, and the team behind the brilliant documentary ‘Amy’.

Mark Rylance wasn’t expected to win his Oscar for best supporting actor, as Sylvester Stallone had been the front-runner for playing Rocky Balboa in Credd. But Mark, who you’ll have seen Monday to Thursday in the brilliant ‘Bridge of Spies’ and ‘Wolf of Wolf 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer Hall’ triumphed on the night said “I’ve always 06.00 – 10.00 Stuart Miles & Katy just adored stories: hearing them, seeing them, Hill being in them,” …

10.00 – 13.00 Toby Following hot on the heels of Adele, who won Anstis the Oscar for Skyfall, Sam Smith was also a winner

13.00 – 16.00 Matt for his Bond theme “The Writings On The Wall” from the film ‘Spectre’. He dedicated his award Wilkinson to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

16.00 – 19.00 Matt (LGBT) community. He said “I read an article a Jarvis few months ago by Sir Ian McKellen and he said

19.00 – 22.00 that no openly gay man had ever won an Oscar.

Roberto If this is the case, and even if this isn’t the case, I

22.00 – 01.00 Zoe want to dedicate this to the LGBT community all Hardman around the world. I stand here tonight as a proud gay man and I hope we can all stand together as Feel Good Fridays equals one day.”

04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer In fact, he previous Oscar winners from the LGBT community include Sir Elton John, who 06.00 – 10.00 Friday gets won best original song for ‘Can You Feel The Love

underway with Tonight’ and Dustin Lance Black, who won the

Heart Breakfast best original screenplay Oscar for ‘Milk’ in 2009.

with Stuart Miles Do you remember the row that followed Stephen

& Katy Hill Fry’s comments at the BAFTA’s about Jenny 10.00 – 13.00 Friday with Toby Beavan? She also won an Oscar for best costume Anstis design for her work on Mad Max: Fury Road. She

13.00 – 16.00 Friday was described as a “bag lady” by Fry and said after

with Matt her Oscar’s win: “I don’t do frocks and absolutely Wilkinson don’t do heels, I have a bad back. I look ridiculous

16.00 – 19.00 Friday in a beautiful gown. This was a homage to Mad Max and I obviously didn’t get it quite right at the

with Matt Jarvis BAFTAs, the scarf was meant to be an oil rag.”

19.00 – 21.00 Club Finally, Amy, the story of the life of Amy

Classics with Winehouse directed by British filmmaker Asif Mark Wright Kapadia, won best feature documentary.

STUART & KATY

TOBY

21.00 – 01.00 Club MATT

Classics continues with Roberto

Saturdays 06.00 – 10.00 JK & Lucy 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis

13.00 – 17.00 Matt Jarvis

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with Emma Bunton

19.00 – 21.00 Club

Classics with Mark Wright

21.00 – 01.00 Club ROBERTO Classics continues

with Roberto Sundays 06.00 – 08.00 Jenni Falconer 08.00 – 12.00 Stephen Mulhern & Emma Willis 12.00 – 16.00 Daniel Fox

16.00 – 19.00 The

Big Top 40 with Marvin Humes

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80’s with Jason Donovan

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AMY

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Enjoy the stirrings of spring at gardens Shake off the winter blues with a rejuvenating stroll around the Grade II* listed gardens at Kelmarsh Hall on Sunday March 6.

The gardens and tearoom will be open from 11am to 3pm for the annual Spring Walk, giving visitors the chance to see the gardens coming back to life. Take in the newly emerging leaf buds along the oak walk and see the formal grass terraces made by famous landscape architect Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe in the 1930s.

Visitors can meander around the sunken garden

and amble through the double border with its distinctive Yew bumps atop the hedges. The walk continues into the rose gardens that overlook the meadow, with its undulations and contours of the buried medieval village that lies beneath.

Central to all this is the historic two-acre walled kitchen garden that will be ready to burst into life as the heart of these tranquil gardens.

Refreshments will be available in the tearoom.

Admission to the Spring Walk is £3.50 for adults or £2 for children aged five to 14 (under-fives are admitted free).

ARTS & CULTURE

Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history.

The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm-4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am-12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274 CLASSES Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL EVENTS

STEAMING THROUGH THIS SUMMER: The Flying Scotsman going through York Station on 23 February, in preparation for the Inaugural Run two days later (Photo: Dan Clarkson) Many of you will have heard the worlds most famous steam locomotive Flying Scotsman has undergone a 10 year restoration to the tune of 4.2 million pounds.

The locomotive is now traveling the Country with railtours.Two of these are sheduled to pass through Northamptonshire this summer on Saturday 4th and Saturday 25th June.Times will be confirmed nearer the date as this magnificent locomotive steams through Wellingborough Kettering Corby Gretton over Harringworth Viaduct and Oakham and Melton Mowbray.

Big crowds are expected all along route but please remember to stay safe and not to tresspass onto railway or private property if you are planning to see Flying Scotsman steam by.

David Fursdon has kindly offered to update you nearer the time by telephoning or texting 07790 197220 or emailing david.fursdon@hotmail.com

Every Wednesday Family fun at park As spring approaches, local people are reminded of the range of evening activities on offer at Corby’s West Glebe Park. Spaces for the popular SHAPE Dance and Happenin’ sessions at West Glebe Pavilion have become available – but they are limited and will fill quickly, so don’t delay. SHAPE Dance is for four to 16-year-olds and runs on Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm. As well as being taught dance moves at the fun and friendly sessions, youngsters also have the chance to perform twice a year with all the Corby SHAPE Dance groups in the summer and Christmas shows in the Core at Corby Cube theatre. Happenin’ is a fun social group for eight to 13-yearolds and sessions take place every Friday, 5pm-6.30pm. Youngsters can make friends while enjoying arts and crafts, sports and other activities.

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

Every Monday West Glebe Park pavilion also holds Kick Boxing sessions for those aged from four, to adult. These sessions take place every Monday evening, 6.308.30pm and offer an activity for all the family to join. For more information, call: 07930 260 705.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturday March 5, 10am-2pm – Gift, Craft and Produce Fair. The Pemberton Centre, Rushden. Lots of stalls and free entry. A good variety of homemade and unique products and gifts. Refreshments and newspapers available. For a stall, contact: 07525 786141 or email: kidzfirst14@gmail.com Saturday March 5, 7pm – Wellingborough Royal British Legion Band Concert by the band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, Portsmouth. At the United Reformed Church, High Street, Wellingborough. Tickets, £15 each from Wellingborough Museum in Castle Way (NN8 1XB) or from The Hind Hotel in Sheep Street, or call:

01933 276838.

Saturday March 5, 7pm – Culpepper’s Catch, an Irish ceilidh band, at the Caldecott Barn Dance in Caldecott Village Hall. A chili and rice supper will be served and you are welcome to take your own drinks. Tickets are £12.50 from Andrew Davidson on: 01536 770242, June Gower on: 01536 770046, Jake Hill on: 01536 770463 and Bob Pitt on: 01536 770136. Buy your ticket in advance – no entry on the night without tickets. Proceeds in support of Caldecott Village Hall funds.

Friday March 4 – The Whitefriars Church Retireds’ Group meets from 1.30-3pm at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden (NN10 9HX) – with Will Osborne discussing ‘Our Favourite Things’. Admission is free and John and Celia Underwood have more details on: 01933 676989.

Get set to raise the roof!

THE Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrew’s Church is hosting an evening of jigs and reels, plus American country and folk on Saturday March 5 (from 7pm).

Promoters Kontra Roots, in association with Kettering Arts Centre, present a concert by Govannen, considered one of the best Celtic bands in the UK. Blending jigs and reels with traditional and contemporary Irish songs, this popular and award-winning band is described as ‘just about the best barn-storming, roof-raising Celtic band in the Midlands if not the UK’.

With album sales of over 10,000 worldwide, the five virtuoso musicians are highly entertaining and not to be missed!

Supporting act The Black Feathers is an Americana harmony duo that delights audiences with passionate performances.

With country and folk influences, edgy rock sensibilities and tight harmonies, the duo’s performance is deemed ‘a masterclass in song delivery’.

Tickets £8 advance or £10 on the night.

Visit: ketteringartscentre.com/eventsmarch-2016/govannen-supporting-act-theblack-feathers for full details.

Friday March 4 – St James Church in Station Road, Gretton, will being joining in the Women’s World Day of Prayer, from 2pm. Women from Gretton and the surrounding area are all welcome to attend. For further details, call: 01536 770237 or 770784.

Saturday March 5, 7pm – Potbelly Concert – Govannen and support The Black Feathers. Tickets £8 advance or £10 on the night.

Visit: ketteringartscentre.com/ events-march-2016/govannensupporting-act-the-black-feathers for full details.

Sunday March 6 – Spring Walk at Kelmarsh Hall (NN6 9LY). Tickets £3.50 adults, £2 children, under-fives’ entry is free. Gardens and tearoom open 11am-3pm.

Until Saturday March 12 – An exhibition of 1950s fashion – A Decade of Glamour – at Kettering’s Manor House Museum, Sheep Street (NN16 OAN), open Tues-Sat, 10am-4.45pm. Free entry. Details: kettering.gov.uk/museums Sunday March 6 Mothers Day Craft & Gift Fair Best Western Hotel, Rockingham Rd, Corby Hand crafted items not found on the High St, gifts etc. 10am to 4pm Tel 01536 675000 email coulterlyons@yahoo.co.uk Sunday March 6 Mothers Day Pre booking essential Treat Mum to a sumptuous cream tea in our Gresley Buffet Carriage.

Mums receive a complimentary present. Please mention special dietary requirements when booking. £10 per person. Also Diesel Running Day – Class 31 no booking required; fares apply. Train Times - 11.00; 11.45; 12.30; 13.15; 14.00; 14.45; 15.30; 16.00

THOUGHTS ON LIFE: Matt Woosey.

‘Desiderata’ comes to town SONGWRITER Matt Woosey will be visiting Kettering as part of his ‘Desiderata’ tour of the UK this month.

His eighth studio album, Desiderata, was released March 2 on RoBar Music Records, and is described as an album for modern times. The title might be borrowed from Max Ehrmann’s 1927 prose-poem,

but this Desiderata is unmistakably singer Matt’s own world view: “The new album represents changes in my life,” he explains. “Y’know, getting married, having a baby, turning 30. I guess the music is a musical interpretation of those things. To me, it doesn’t really sound like anyone else.”

Since he hit the radar with 2008’s solo debut, acoustic blues, rock, folk and pop singer Matt has always been a genre unto himself. However, recorded between tour dates at five separate UK studios, Desiderata includes an all-star cast of musicians, with producer Tony Hobden catching the sparks between drummer Clive Deamer (Radiohead/Robert Plant), bassist Danny Thompson (John Martyn/Richard Thompson) and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s head of music, Bruce O’Neil, on masterful piano.

Matt said: “The instrumentation on this album is very different for me. There’s upright bass, piano, some pedal-steel, electronica. Having the other musicians pulling and pushing in other directions takes the stress off me. I’m letting it happen around me. There’s so many styles and feelings on the album musically, but that’s where Tony comes in, because it’s all tied together by the production.”

Ehrmann’s original Desiderata poem laid out the ingredients for a worthwhile life. Matt commented: “A copy of that poem has been hung in my mum and dad’s toilet for 14 years, so every time I have a pee there, I read bits of it. It’s very poignant, with very simple language. It means a lot to me. My version is Lighthouse (on the Desiderata album) – my very simple thoughts on life.”

Matt Woosey will be appearing on Thursday March 24 at the Sofa Sessions in The Yards, Market Street, Kettering. Tickets are £12 – here: sofasessions. co.uk/buy-tickets-for-the-sofa-sessions

It’s a gardener’s delight THERE was a packed attendance at the Gretton Gardening Group meeting last week, Gretton correspondent David Fursdon reports.

Three new members were welcomed – Jane and Robert Collis and Margaret Baines. The night’s speaker, Dr Twigs Way, gave an excellent insight into the history of the allotments.

The raffle, as usual, was a great success – thanks to all who donated prizes.

Committee member Gill Gordon has done lots of research into upcoming horticultural events that may be of interest to GGG members.

GGG was represented at the Gretton Masterteam Quiz as this issue of Extra Local went to press by three teams: Linda Hall, Janet Gray and Julie Waterman; Alan Waterman, Neil Holmes and Chris Ball; Alva Nursey, Steve Nursey and John Coletta.

The next meeting is on Wednesday March 23 at 8pm in the Band Room of The Hatton Arms, Arnhill Road, Gretton, when guests Mr and Mrs Langrish will present their talk, ‘A Load Of Compost’. As former teachers, there will of course be a test at the end and be prepared for some hands-on tuition as well.

For all enquiries, contact Julie and Alan Waterman on: 01536 772575. Happy gardening, everyone.

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Tuesday March 8 – Gretton Women’s Hour meet again at Gretton Baptist Church Hall, High Street, from 2.15pm. The afternoon’s guest speaker is Janet Robertson.The meeting will also feature hymns prayers and readings. Local women are warmly welcome to attend. For further details call: 01536 770188.

Saturday March 12 – Bookings for a day out to Leicester Beer Festival and The Beerhouse in Market Harborough are now being taken. A bus is being laid on from The Shoulder Of Mutton pub in Weldon, departing at 1pm.

First stop is Leicester Beer Festival organised by the city branch of The Campaign For Real Ale. Around three hours at the festival followed by a stop of approximately two hours at The Beerhouse. Arrival back in Weldon will be at 8pm. Just 50 free seats are available on a first come, first served basis – pop into the pub and add your name to the list.

Telephone: 01536 601016.

Thursday March 17 - Dubbed ‘The Vicar of Baghdad’, Canon Andrew White will be speaking at Park Road Baptist Church, Rushden (NN10 0LH) from 7.30pm on.

Andrew will be talking about the situation in Iraq and Syria, and what we in the West can do. Tickets (free) are available here: godsmandate.prg/cannonwhite Friday March 18, 10.30am – East Northamptonshire Council Community Funding Day at Thrapston council HQ. Booking in advance required. Email: sdavies@east-northamptonshire. gov.uk for more details.

Friday March 18, 7.30pm – AFC Rushden and Diamonds Bingo Evening at Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road (NN10 6AN).

Cost: £2. This event is open to all Bingo players. For further information, contact Glenis Haynes on the fundraising team, on: 07870 332606.

Saturday March 19 - Elijah Wesley Biggs, who wowed choir and audience alike with his magnificent bass voice at our ‘Magic of Mozart’ concert last year, makes a welcome return to sing the part of Elijah with the Wellingborough Orpheus Choir. He will be joined by soloists soprano Hannah Moodie (another welcome returnee), Freya Jacklin (alto), and Sheridan Edward (tenor). Andrew Moodie will conduct, with Stephen Ostler at the organ. Mendelssohn’s dramatic oratorio tells the story of the prophet Elijah during the reign of Ahab and Jezebel, including his challenge to the priests of Baal to bring down fire to consume a sacrificial bull, the coming of the earthquake, wind and fire, and how finally “there came a fiery chariot, with

fiery, fiery horses, and he went by a whirlwind to Heaven”! It is a very exciting piece with some stirring choruses. If you haven’t heard it before, you will be in for a treat! The concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced £12 (students; £5, children under 12 free), can be booked in advance by calling 01933 665191, or purchased at the door. St Barnabas Church, Wellingborough, NN8 3HB Every Wednesday up to and including March 23 – Rushden and Higham Ferrers Churches’ Lent Lunches (soup and roll) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Rushden town centre (NN10 0QE) from 12noon, with a prayer time at 1pm. All are welcome – just turn up. Donations are invited for Christian Aid. Wednesday March 23 – Gretton Gardening Group meets at 8pm in the Band Room of The Hatton Arms, Arnhill Road, Gretton. Guests Mr and Mrs Langrish will present their talk, ‘A Load Of Compost’.

Thursday March 24 – Singer/ songwriter Matt Woosey will be appearing on at the Sofa Sessions in The Yards, Market Street, Kettering. Tickets are £12 – here: sofasessions.co.uk/buy-ticketsfor-the-sofa-sessions Friday March 25 – Good Friday march and open air service: all are welcome to meet at Rushden Salvation Army Hall in Church Street from 10am to march together to the High Street from 10.30am, for an open air service outside the Independent Wesleyan Church at 10.45am Sunday 27 & Mon 28th March – EASTER SPECIALS All children will receive an Easter Egg from the Easter Bunny whilst travelling on our steam hauled train. Arts & Crafts activities and an Easter Egg Hunt with a chance to win a special Easter Egg. Fares apply. Train times -11.00; 11.45; 12.30; 13.15; 14.00; 14.45; 15.30; 16.00 Sunday March 27 - Chicken Chuckin How far can you throw the rubber chicken. 50p a try 11am-3pm 50p a throw Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN9 7DL, Telephone: 0300 126 5934 Saturday April 2 – Book your seat now for an excursion to Ipswich; the first of this year’s local not-for-profit coach trips with Wondertours Community Transport. The service has been running voluntarily for 44 years and, due to popular demand, two coaches are being laid on for this Suffolk trip. On arrival, time is your own to explore Ipswich at your leisu www.wibn. co.ukre. The fare is £16.50 per person with maps and informa-

tion folders provided to ensure everyone makes the most of their time. Local pick-up points are in Gretton, Weldon, Corby Old Village and Town Centre and Kettering Telford Lodge. Bookings can be made by calling/texting: 07790 197220, by telephoning: 01536 770784 or by emailing the organiser: david.fursdon@hotmail.com Regular and new passengers are all welcome onboard.

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.

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 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 re-

cord 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun.

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

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

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

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am. Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Treasures: Mondays 9.4511.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

Hawthorn Berries: Mondays & Thursdays 9.15-11am, term time only, at Hawthorn Primary School Community Room, Kettering. £1 per family. Contact: 01536 359574.

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

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm. Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

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

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall.

Call Dawn: 07964 225369.

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

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

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

Contact: 01933 272119.

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

Contact: 01933 383159.

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

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

Pytchley Mums & Tots Tuesdays, 10-11.30am, Pytchley School Hall.

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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.

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Call: 01933 225525.

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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.

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Contact: 01933 383159.

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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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Transport re-design could boost business Captain Neil wins shoppers’ votes RADICALLY transforming the way people make journeys in the county and how public transport is provided are at the heart of Northamptonshire County Council’s Total Transport proposal.

Over the next four years, the county council will work with partners, businesses and the voluntary sector to see just how this could be achieved.

Currently, the council is working with the University of Northampton, the NHS, further education establishments and businesses to collect data to create a snapshot of present and future transport needs.

A detailed business plan will then be drawn up and will be presented to the council’s cabinet, currently scheduled for autumn this year.

The Total Transport model could work by creating a social enterprise model to improve efficiencies and delivery to better meet changing transport needs. Any profits would then be put back into local communities.

Cllr Michael Clarke, county council cabinet member for transport, highways and environment, said: “The traditional way of providing public

transport needs to change to keep pace with the way we want to make journeys now and in the future.

“We have to look at changes in working hours and opportunities for those working from home.

Not only is the current model costly, but it is also inefficient when you consider how congested our roads can be. We will be examining opportunities for staggered working hours and how their introduction might help with the problems of historic ‘rush hour’ congestion.

“And while we can’t promise an immediate solution I do think it’s important that we start finding a way that not only works, but that is also cost-effective as Northamptonshire’s population continues to grow.

“We have twin objectives of creating a variety of transport options to meet the changing needs of the travelling public while achieving substantial cost savings.

“With a rapidly growing population, increased car ownership and town centre layouts that are hundreds of years old, radical proposals are needed.”

Property projects aim for top build accolade AWARDS which are known as ‘the property Oscars’, highlighting talent involved for shaping the built environment, are being held in April.

And on the shortlist for the RICS Awards 2016, East Midlands are 43 innovative projects aiming to claim the Project of the Year prize – among them the A43 Corby Link Road and Northampton Castle Train Station.

Chairman of the regional judges, Will Evans of Enterprise Inns, said: “We have had an impressive amount of entries which really showcase the growing built environment across the region.

“It is with great pleasure that we are able to judge this year’s entries which deliver a real diverse picture of the East Midlands growth.”

The Project of the Year title is awarded to the scheme that demonstrates outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area.

Last year saw Leicester’s King Richard III Visitor Centre win the esteemed title.

The awards will be announced on Thursday April 21 at Kelham Hall in Newark. find out more here: rics.org/awards

PR agency expands as intern lands a paid role A PUBLIC relations agency in Northamptonshire has bolstered its ranks by offering a paid role to an intern who has proven to be an indispensable part of the team.

Stephen Matthews (21), joined Brixworth-based Orange Juice Communications as an intern last summer and has now landed a paid role which will see him lead on the company’s website development arm.

The sports journalism student will play a pivotal role in developing new websites for clients and help with PR and social media campaigns.

Orange Juice managing director Oliver Jelley said: “Stephen has fitted in seamlessly. In just a

TEAMWORK: From left, Fiona Bailey, Daniel Owens, Oliver Jelley and the latest recruit, Stephen Matthews.

couple of months, he has gone from being a one day a week intern into an indispensable member of staff.

“He has helped to develop the business by offering expertise in WordPress and we have been able to expand our offering by producing state-ofthe-art fully responsive websites for both new and existing clients.”

The company, based at Catherine House in Harborough Road, Brixworth, specialises in healthcare, with a focus on diabetes and optometry, while also working closely with the food and drink and education sectors.

Stephen said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Orange Juice team and it’s a great opportunity to establish myself in a growing company. I’m learning lots and developing my skills every day.”

Orange Juice (ojpr.co.uk) has enjoyed a proven track record of recruiting and developing students, with former intern Jacob Jarvis going on to secure a first class honours degree and land a full-time job at an award-winning agency.

Mr Jelley added: “There’s an awful lot of impressive young people out there, they just need a platform to showcase their ability. We are keen to give them the opportunity to develop their skills.”

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

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

Friday March 18, 7am-9am.

Federation of Small Businesses’ East Northants Business Breakfast (FSB: www.fsb.org.uk), at Kettering Golf Club, Headlands, Broughton, Kettering (NN15 6XA). Details, Alison Hadley: 01933 413222 or: alison@moticationuk.com £15 for FSB and first-time visitors, £18 others.

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AN independent toy shop has been named the Pride of Wellingborough Award winner because of its excellent customer service.

Captain Neil’s Toy Chest, located on Market Street, received the most votes in the competition that also rated atmosphere and quality of offering.

Fancy dress shop House of Fun on the High Street came second and in third place was Cambridge Street’s Rockabilly Rose the Florist.

The competition was designed to find Wellingborough’s favourite shop, restaurant and pub in a bid to encourage more people to shop locally.

It was organised by the Wellingborough Business Improvement District (BID) – which is paid for by town centre businesses – through the Discover Wellingborough campaign.

A weekly review of each participating business was posted on the Discover Wellingborough website and shoppers were invited to vote for their favourite.

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PRIDE OF WELLINGBOROUGH AWARD-WINNER: Neil Waite with his award.

Chest, which stocks a wide range of action figures, play sets and games, received 84 votes for customer service, 80 for atmosphere and 82 in the quality of offering category.

The total number of votes was 246, beating House of Fun by 34 and Rockabilly Rose the Florist by 61.

Owner Neil Waite said: “Winning this award means a lot to me and I’m so grateful to each and

every person who voted for us.

“I’d also like to thank all our loyal customers who shared the competition on their own Facebook page and encouraged people to back us.

“I think the Pride of Wellingborough Awards are great as they’re helping to raise the profile of local businesses.

“I feel particularly proud to receive this recognition in my own home town.”

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Your Questions Answered by PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones at other animals, including dogs and cats. It’s a very high-pitched loud sound, almost like a human squealing. He was a stray for a long time before we rehomed him so I’m not sure whether this is a sound of excitement or a warning but it’s incredibly annoying. How can we get him to stop? Hannah The PDSA believe that every pet deserves to live a happy and healthy life. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 51 Pet Hospitals and over 380 Pet Practices, they strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment.

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

Q. How long do hamsters normally live for? Do they get any common diseases like dogs? Ross

A. Dear Ross, the life expectancy it depends

on the type of hamster. Golden and Chinese hamsters generally live for around 2 to 3 years, and Russian hamsters can live for around 1.5 to 2 years. As with all pets, there may be some conditions that hamsters are more prone to, such as wet tail, or abscesses. To find out more about hamsters and other small furry pets try visiting PDSA’s website at www.pdsa.org.uk/ smallfurries. Or find a book all about hamsters and their care which will tell you how to help them live a happy and healthy life.

Q. My nine-year-old Jack Russell Mitch squeals

A. Dear Hannah, you will need to get professional

help with understanding and treating Mitch’s behaviour. A vet or vet nurse at your local practice may be able to help with this, or they may recommend referring him to a local dog trainer or accredited pet behaviourist.

To understand more about the high pitched sound Mitch makes, they will look at his body language and may ask you questions to find out more about when he’s most likely to do it. This will help them interpret whether he’s excited or being aggressive. Then they will discuss behavioural techniques, either to reduce his aggression (if this is the cause) or to be more relaxed when he meets other animals. The first step should be a trip to your vet.

Q. My vet recently prescribed some worming

tablets for my cat, Amber. The problem is I can’t get her to take them – she spits them out and scratches, and hiding them in her food doesn’t work either. What can I do? Unity

A. Dear Unity, you need to let your vet know

that you are struggling to get Amber to take her tablets. One of the vets or nurses will be able to offer advice, and may be able to

demonstrate how to get her to swallow the pills. Some worming medicines are available as a ‘spot-on’ treatment, which is applied to the skin on the back of the neck, so this might be a good alternative for Amber. Some tablets can be crushed before adding to food, but check with your vet first as this can reduce the effectiveness of some medications. It is important that prescribed medicines are taken in full, as directed, so I would advise you to contact your vet as soon as possible.

Passive smoking can be harmful to pets too

Give it up for pets’ sake warns PDSA on National No Smoking Day Next Wednesday (9 March) is National No Smoking Day and PDSA is giving animal lovers an extra reason to quit this year – for the sake of their pet’s health.

The effects of second-hand smoke on humans are well known, and sadly many of us may know of friends and family that have been affected in this way. However, the effects of passive smoking on our pets is something that smokers often don’t consider.

A direct link between the effects of pets living in a smoking environment and an increased risk of health problems has recently been discovered by the University of Glasgow.

Researchers studying the effects of smoking and the health impact it has on family pets say that animals who are exposed to smoke are at a higher risk of developing

some cancers, ongoing cell damage and in certain cases, even weight gain.

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

Different pets are affected in different ways by the effects of passive smoking. Dogs are prone to smoking-related breathing problems and there are links between smoke and nasal and sinus cancers, which are extremely difficult to treat.

Cats’ grooming habits mean that once smoke has landed on their fur, they often lick off the cancer-causing chemicals. In addition to cats and dogs, cigarette smoke can also be harmful to pet birds and small pets like guinea pigs, as they have very sensitive respiratory systems.

Vicki added: “The effects of second-hand smoke can develop into long-term problems that are just as serious in pets as in people.

This means that owners may have an added incentive to give up.”

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

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

Benefits of Pre Anaesthetic Blood Testing VETS usually recommend pre anaesthetic blood tests for all animals undergoing anaesthesia. So we thought we’d look at why they take this approach and what benefits this has for pets.

Anaesthetics carry very low risks to young healthy animals and all pets will receive a physical exam as part of their pre op check. A physical exam is a good indicator that a pet is healthy, however as animals only talk to us in the movies, this assessment is based purely upon what the Vet can see, touch and any observations that an owner discloses.

Pre anaesthetic blood testing can detect hidden illnesses, so that a Vet can best safeguard a pet’s health and reduce complications. The results can warn of underlying health issues that have not yet manifested into clinical signs and allow adjusts to treatment plans accordingly.

Pre anaesthetic blood tests look at levels of: - Alkaline Phosphatse (ALKP): an enzyme present in multiple tissues. Elevated levels can indicate liver disease, Cushing’s syndrome or abnormalities from steroid therapy - Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): an enzyme that becomes elevated with liver cell injury - Blood Urea Nitrogen (UREA): produced by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Abnormally high levels can indicate kidney disease or dehydration, and low levels can be associated with liver disease - Creatinine (CREA): a by product of muscle metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys. Elevated levels can indicate kidney disease, urinary tract obstruction or dehydration - Glucose (GLU): high blood glucose levels can indicate diabetes. In cats, high levels can also indicate stress, which can be a result of the trip to the veterinary hospital. Low levels can indicate liver disease, infection or certain tumours - Total Protein (TP): this can indicate a variety of conditions, inc dehydration, inflammation and diseases of the liver, kidney or intestine When are these tests performed?

They should always be taken the morning of a

planned operation on an empty stomach.

What do the results say?

If the results come back with everything within normal ranges or within expected ranges (if a pet has a pre-existing condition), then you can be confident that you have done everything possible to reduce the risk of complications from anaesthesia.

If the results indicate a potential risk factor or disease, your vet will be able to contact you to discuss how to proceed, in light of this new information. They may for example look at alterative medications to the standard anaesthetic protocol, recommend the addition of intravenous fluids during the procedure, suggest further diagnostic treatment or even postpone procedures requiring anaesthesia until the underlying cause of the abnormal results is treated and/or under control.

An Investment for Your Pets Future For the majority of pets, these tests will come back within perfectly normal ranges, reflecting the happy, healthy exterior of a well-loved pet.

These results will go on to aid the care of your pet in the years to come, forming a healthy baseline unique to them, for comparison, should they become ill at any point in the future.

Love your Dog

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In a range of sizes that would be ideal for all breeds from the little dogs of this world - Terriers and Dachshunds to the medium and larger breeds such as Spaniels, Springers or Labradors, all will feel right at home either on their own or snuggled up together! The beds come in two parts and are fleece lined for extra cosiness, available in a variety of natural fabrics and printed in Emily’s exclusive doggy designs - Prices start at £60.00 for the Medium bed.

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Something for the weekend

Gressingham Duck is delicious in a variety of recipes including this tasty roast duck crown with a cherry and red wine sauce and would be a simple but perfect dish for Mother’s Day or Easter.

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Deadhead regularly, remove faded flowers for better looking displays.

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Roast Duck Crown with Cherry & Red Wine Sauce, Dauphinoise Potatoes & Spring Greens

Ingredients • 1 Gressingham Duck crown • Salt and pepper – season to taste For the sauce: • 12 pitted cherries • 50g caster sugar • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar • 400ml chicken stock • 175ml glass of red wine • Teaspoon cherry or redcurrant jam (optional) To serve: Dauphinoise Potatoes & Blanched

Spring Greens Serves 2 5 minutes preparation 1 hour & 15 minutes cooking Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°c.

2. Pat the duck crown with absorbent paper, season inside and out.

3. Place the duck on rack in a roasting tin, roast for 45 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.

Remove from the oven and

Say it with flowers What could be prettier than this exclusive jug designed

by Emma Bridgewater for Waitrose, filled with a posy of scented pink hyacinths, frilly pink tulips and British grown cerise tulips.

Waitrose are also offering free delivery flowers for 6th March, you will need to place your order by 10pm Friday 4 March to be sure that flowers will be delivered on Mother’s Day. If you have missed the boat, never fear their same day delivery range will come to the rescue! Order by 2pm Monday-Saturday and have a beautiful bouquet delivered the same day.

set aside to rest for at least 10 minutes.

4. While the duck is cooking prepare sauce (can also be done in advance to re heat).

5. Place the sugar and red wine vinegar in pan on medium heat, reduce until sauce resembles sticky caramel.

6. Pour in wine and stock, reduce by 2/3. When you have consistency you desire, add cherries. Taste and if you feel it

Spring has Sprung with Perfect Primulas

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Mothers Day with a Twist

Treat Mum to afternoon tea with a difference on March 6th at the Rushden Transport Museum & Railway. A sumptuous cream tea will be served in the beautifully restored vintage 1930’s Buffet Car The Sir Nigel Gresley. A Bucks Fizz for Mum, afternoon tea, freshly cut sandwiches, home made cakes, scones with butter, jam and cream for a very reasonable £10.00. Space is limited and booking is essential. Call Julia on 01933 318874 or email: rhtsbuffercarriage@outlook.com

needs more sweetening, mix in jam.

7. While the duck is resting prepare and blanche seasonal greens of your choice.

8. Serve with Dauphinoise Potatoes which can be prepared in advance and reheated.

9. Once all the ingredients are ready, serve and enjoy!

For more recipes along with “how-to” videos go to www. gressinghamduck.co.uk

Plant a rainbow of colour to welcome in spring, pack your patio pots and fill your flower beds with primulas and polyanthus. These cheerful bedding plants offer great value, flowering their hearts out for weeks on end to brighten your outlook on even the dullest of days. New varieties are continually being bred offering outstanding garden

performance, larger flowers and better resistance to the vagaries of our UK weather. Although single-coloured flowers are always popular look out for the bi-colours as well, double and rosebud types, plus the wonderfully scented newer varieties.

Primulas are one of the most popular wildflowers too. Make your own grassy meadow or plant banks, verges and other natural areas with dainty Primroses (Primula vulgaris) and Cowslips (Primula veris). Keep watered if conditions are dry and these hardy perennials will quickly establish, flowering and setting seed to slowly spread and cover the area with their progeny.

Enthusiasts often move on from growing bedding varieties to picking choice varieties of Auricula to grow and display in small terracotta pots on patios or shelved Auricula Theatres.

A Victorian favourite, hundreds of exquisite varieties of these evergreen perennials are now widely available.

Many have deep coloured patterned petals surrounding a white or golden eye, with rosettes of leathery leaves often intriguingly coated with a powdery bloom.

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Move pots to sheltered position when snow or bad weather is forecast.

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Cheeky sparrows and other birds sometimes peck at primroses, damaging blooms. It’s hard to stop these antics, especially with plants growing in borders, moving pots closer to the house can scare them away. Blue varieties often avoid the attentions of birds.

SPRING PLANTING COMBINATIONS

Choose a range of spring bedding plants, flowering bulbs and hardy perennials to create colourful displays for patio pots and flowerbeds. Here are some ideas of the flowers you could choose as companion plants for primulas and polyanthus.

• Bedding Daisies (Bellis) • Bugle (Ajuga) • Daffodils and Narcissus • Forget-me-nots (Myosotis) • Grape Hyacinths (Muscari) • Heuchera • Hyacinths • Pansies and Violas • Stocks • Sweet William • Tulips • Wallflowers (Erysimum)

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By Canon George Burgon

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

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

The old customs of Mothering Sunday had adopting a new celebration of Mother’s Day many social and family concerns in its ori- as a family occasion to give thanks for the gins. During the 16th and 17th centuries mother’s place in the home. Flowers are people would endeavour to return to their still the order of the day with additional churches or cathedrals (perhaps where treats of sweets etc. No matter how we may they were born or baptised) for a special look on the celebrations for March 6th, it is service held on the 4th Sunday in the sea- good to enjoy the love and support we all reson of Lent. In the 18th and 19th centuries, ceive from those who belong to our circle of Mothering Sunday became a day when do- family and friends. That circle gives us life mestic servants were given a day off to visit and a sense of belonging. Motherhood has their mother Church usually with their own always taken many forms embracing chilmothers and other family members. Very dren in various ways e.g. there is a crying often this was the only time that whole fam- need for adoptions and fostering. Family ilies could get together as there were many life is often very different from what it was conflicting working hours and servants a few years ago. The New Testament gives were not given any other free days. This us a very useful word to describe people livwas especially the case when children and ing together under the same roof and that young people were “in service” to the lo- word is “household”. No matter the origins cal landed gentry. The children would pick of members of the “household” we all bewild flowers on their journey home to place long to one another and we all need the love them in the “mother church” or give them to from each member of the household to be their mums. Hence the custom of the giving at home with one another and embrace othof flowers. By the turn of the century there ers to be at home with us. The customs and were less young people “in service” but the traditions of Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Churches kept the custom going of honour- Day are very commendable. They don’t ing the mother Church idea and the place have to be expensive or extravagant. We all of the mother in the home. Simnel cake was need to celebrate ways to cherish that vital and still is the traditional confectionery. At truth in our hearts that life is worth living the same time our American friends were because of those who gave us life.

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The Cinnamon Trust - volunteer please Sally Army in Corby and ride your bike!

Dear Extra Local, I am writing to let Kettering Extra Local readers know about a great charity called The Cinnamon Trust. It was founded in 1985 by Averil Jarvis MBE,and provides volunteer dog walkers around the country to walk elderly, disabled and terminally ill people’s dog’s for them.

If the dog owners become ill foster carers will look after their dogs and cats. The trust also provides for permanent forever homes for their pets should they pass away.

The volunteer dog walkers also provide friendship to the people by giving support to those who may not have any family or friends, someone to have a chat with each time they visit.

I have been a volunteer dog walker for the trust for 5 years and have got our last dog Millie through them when her owner sadly passed away. I think the trust is a godsend and helps people keep the pets at home.

Yours faithfully, Colin Griffiths Kettering If you would like to help the Cinnamon Trust in any way then please contact them at: The Cinnamon Trust. 10 Market Square, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4HE. Telephone: 01736 757900. www.cinnamon.org.uk Dear Extra Local, Hi there, Can you please update readers with latest on Corby Salvation Army. Corby Salvation Army is still alive. We hold worship services every Sunday at 10.30am at the Welcome Centre in Little Stanion. We are about to start a tea and bikkies “drop-in” at the same venue each Tuesday 10am to 12 pm. Also we are present as a listening ear in the Lakeside emporium every Wednesday morning. Come and tell us your problems. In fact come and talk to us

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Dear Extra Local, NorPIP Bike Ride 2016 March 25th. 3:00 pm The NorPIP Bike Ride is an annual charity cycling event held at the infamous Silverstone Race Track, the home to the British Grand Prix.

For the first time ever, we are excited to announce that the event shall take place on the full 3.66 mile Grand Prix Circuit in 2016!

Children’s tickets start from £7, and Adult tickets start from £20. Family and Team/Group ticket discounts available. Spectators FREE. For more information and to book your tickets, please visit: www.norpipbikeride.wix. com/2016.

Last year, over five hundred people took to the track and helped us to raise £12,000 for NorPIP! The Northamptonshire Parent-Infant Partnership is a charity which helps parents who are struggling to form a secure attachment with their babies. To find out more about NorPIP and the incredible work they do, please visit their website at: www.norpip.org.uk Mercii Williams

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LOCAL cyclists will have the chance to ride some of the route that the world’s top cyclists will tackle this summer, in the Tour Ride Northamptonshire; the Official Sportive of the Aviva Women’s Tour – offering three routes of varying lengths.

Taking place for the first time on Sunday July 17, this unique sportive will take place less than a month after the final stage of the 2016 Aviva Women’s Tour races through Northamptonshire.

Starting and finishing at the historic Delapre Abbey in Northampton, riders will have the choice of different routes, from the 80-mile Pro route and a 40-mile Challenge route to 10-mile fun routes.

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committed cyclists as it uses much of the Stage Five route of the Aviva tour from Northampton to Kettering, including two Queen of the Mountains climbs, and has been put together by the team that is behind the professional race.

The Challenge route is geared towards new and experienced cyclists, while for others looking for a more relaxed cycle there is the 10-mile Fun Ride, designed for all, away from traffic on quiet off-road cycle tracks and bridleways.

All riders will be supported by the Aviva Women’s Tour official Skoda fleet, and will have mechanical support from Vittoria, the Neutral Service partners to the race, and nutritional support from a new partner for 2016. The Hope Centre is the official charity partner and

participants in any of the three rides are invited to ‘Ride 4 Hope’ to raise money for this highly-valued local charity.

Enter for any of the three rides

by Monday April 4 for the early bird price of £28 for the 40 or 80mile routes and £5 for the 10-mile Fun Ride.

With some fun and exciting activities along the flat route of the Fun Ride, this route has been specifically designed to be suitable for able riders aged 7+ (ages 5+ on a trailer or a tag-along). Riders under 18 will need a signed parental consent form and under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult. Ten per cent of all £5 entry fees will go to the Hope Centre Charity (northamptonhopecentre.org.uk).

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FUN RIDE: Enter for the family-friendly ten-mile route now.

Council cabinet member for families and learning Cllr Matthew Golby said: “The family cycle ride is a really exciting part of this year’s Aviva Women’s Tour for Northamptonshire. Last year’s event inspired 65 per cent of spectators to cycle more often.

“The Aviva Women’s Tour gives people the chance to watch the

world’s best female cyclists race to inspire them to become more physically active themselves.

“I encourage people to take advantage of the chance to sign up early to take part in what is sure to be a fantastic family event this summer.”

For more information visit: tourride.co.uk

EXTRA SPORT • LOCAL BOWLS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MAN IS THE 2015 ‘MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR’ Well done, Jamie Walker, Northampton West End BC – England’s male ‘Player of the Year’ for 2015.

Bowls England held its Men’s Presentation Dinner at the Coventry Hilton Hotel, on Saturday, 27th February, 2016, and it was an opportunity to congratulate all the trophy winners and runners-up from the 2015 outdoor season. The County representatives at the Dinner were pleased to see Jamie Walker, Northampton West End BC, collect the National Champion of Champions Trophy, and the National 2 Wood Singles Trophy.

The Runner-up Trophy in the Under 25 ‘White Rose’ Double Rink competition was collected on behalf of the County’s team by the 2015 President George Willmott At the conclusion of the formal presentation of the Trophies, Melvin Beck, on behalf of Bowls International magazine, made a most amusing citation speech in connection with two further awards – ‘Young Male Bowler of the Year’ for 2015 sponsored by Bowls International, and ‘Male Bowler of the Year’ for 2015 sponsored by Taylor Bowls. The junior award went to Ryan Whitlock of Devon, a member of his County’s successful Balcomb Trophy; Middleton Cup; and White Rose teams, and the skip of the National Mixed Fours winning rink.

The senior award, the ‘England Male Player of the Year’, to the great delight of the County representatives present, went to Jamie Walker in recognition of his outstandingly successful year. In addition to the two National Championship titles referred to above, Jamie was the most successful bowler in the Atlantic Rim International Championships in Cyprus, winning the Singles Gold Medal, and in doing so being unbeaten in that discipline, and in winning the Bronze medal in the Triples at the same event.

If that were not sufficient to justify the award, Jamie was also a member of both the Senior and Junior England International teams, in which the Seniors won the British Isles International Series, and in which the Juniors were the Runners-up in their British Isles Series and he was unbeaten as one of the rink skips in both Series, and he was also honoured by being Team Captain of the England Junior team.

Jamie has won this accolade previously, in 2012, and he was also the ‘Young Male Bowler of the Year’ for 2014.

The County, his Club, and of course his family and friends, are very proud of his achievements WELLINGBOROUGH BCACHIEVES ‘CLUBMARK’ ACCREDITATION Wellingborough BC is the first County Club to achieve the ‘Clubmark Accreditation’. Well done to Wellingborough. This is great news for the Club’s Management Committee, and its hard-working volunteers.

‘Clubmark’ is the only national cross sports quality accreditation scheme for clubs with junior sections. It is built around a set of core criteria which ensure that accredited clubs operate to a set of consistent, accepted and adopted minimum operating standards. It is now universally recognised and is promoted and carefully branded by Sport England. Clubmark accreditation shows that a club provides

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the right environment which ensures the welfare of members and encourages everyone to enjoy sport and stay involved throughout their lives. An accredited club is recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for participants of all ages as well as helping parents and carers know that they’re choosing the right club for their young people.

There are also a number of benefits for accredited Clubmark clubs, including an entitlement to discounted rates for attendance at Sports Partnership Courses, covering such courses as: • Sports First Aid • Equity in Coaching • Coaching Disabled • Recruiting New Volunteers • Club 4 All • Attracting Sponsorship • Marketing the Sport • Web Design More information may be obtained by visiting the Sport England website for Clubs: www. sportenglandclubmatters.com and then clicking on the ‘Clubmark’ link on the home page.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE WOMEN versus NORTHAMPTONSHIRE VICE PRESIDENTS BA Desborough IBC was the setting on Monday, 22nd February, 2016, for the annual contest between the ladies of Northamptonshire Women’s Indoor Bowling Association, and the gentlemen of the Northamptonshire Vice Presidents Bowling Association, and once more the ‘bragging rights’ went to the ladies, when they almost totally demolished the opposition by a massive 54 shots, winning on 4 rinks and losing on 2, albeit by just a total of 4 shots. The highest scoring rink for the ladies was that skipped by Margaret McGillivray which recorded a very impressive 26 shots win, but hers was not far ahead of the rink skipped

by Joyce Porter, which had a 20 shots win. The best for the VP’s was that skipped by Trevor Wright which managed a 3 shots win.

The final score was Northamptonshire WIBA 150 shots – Northamptonshire VP’s 96 shots. Details as follows, Women’s IBA names first: Rink 1. Pam Page, Lorna Hart, Linda Warren & Margaret McGillivray 39 shots – Pete Woodhams, Charles Longstaff, Dave Garland & Mike Weatherill 13 shots Rink 2. Dorothy Diver, Val Blackwell, Joan Sidebottom & Joyce Porter 30 shots – Ollie Pearson, Tom Black, Peter Kitchener & Vic Wallace 10 shots Rink 3. Julie Spreadbury, Noelly Mason, Pam Lewis & Barbara Oliver 25 shots – Albert Julyan, Colin Incles, Peter Byworth & Dave Williamson 18 shots Rink 4. Marlene Armitage, Dawn Owen, Denise Carlin & Wilma Walker 18 shots – Jim Walvin, Don Scott, Mike McKeown & Dick Howell 19 shots Rink 5. Val Scott, Sue Ellerby, Rhona Holland & Liz Keeney 24 shots – Brian Robbins, Jeff Talbot, Barry Hogston & Roy Cave 19 shots Rink 6. Rita Smith-Nolan, Maxine Belski, Margaret Cooper & Audrey Height 14 shots – Len Smith, Bryan Audis, Liam Keeney & Trevor Wright 17 shots As the men said, (through gritted teeth!), “It was a good day and we were soundly beaten” NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWLS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SCHEME COMPETI-

TIONS UNDER 15 SINGLES Quarter Final: Bruce Sibbett, Kettering Lodge BC beat Shannon Swift, Northampton & District IBC 2115 shots Cauly Swift, Northampton & District IBC beat Jack Pepperall, Desborough IBC 21-6 shots Jack Lee, Northampton & District IBC beat Harvey Johnson, Rushden Town BC 21-18 shots 15-18 SINGLES 1st Round: Adam Pitfield, Wellingborough BC beat Connor Bryan, Kingsthorpe (No score provided) Quarter Final: Billie Swift, Northampton & District IBC beat Charlotte Carter, Rushden Town BC (No score provided) Connor Rollings, Kettering Lodge BC given walkover by Josh Hughes, Desborough IBC Semi-Final: Connor Rollings beat Billie Swift 21-15 shots PAIRS Quarter Final: Lois Woodward & Tay O’Neill, Desborough IBC beat Jack Pepperall & Josh Hughes, Desborough IBC (No score provided) Cauly Swift & Connor Dolby, Northampton & District IBC beat Jack Notterill & Billie Swift, Northampton IBC 22-20 shots Connor & Kieran Rollings, Kettering Lodge BC beat Abby Woodward (Desborough IBC) & Conor Bryan (Kingsthorpe BC) 21-15 shots CHARITY BOWLATHON AT DESBOROUGH IBC A reminder that what has now become an annual charity fund raising ‘Bowlathon’, will be held throughout the 24 hours commencing at 12 noon on Saturday, 5th March, 2016, at Desboroiugh IBC. The event is organised

by Graham Carley of the Desborough club, and he has got together a team of 24 bowlers from this County and elsewhere to play for the full period against numerous volunteer bowlers, each of whom will be paying a sum to the charity.

Charities that have benefitted from a group of likeminded bowlers from England and Scotland who support the ‘Bowlathons’ and other initiatives, have been, Donna’s Dream House (Blackpool) and The Teddy Bear Foundation (Scotland) and in the last 8 years in excess of £50,000 has been raised overall by the group.

This year Graham was invited to name the charity to benefit from the ‘Bowlathon’ and he has chosen ‘Macey’s Memory’ a registered charity which is locally based to the County. This charity aims to support families in need who have a child with a terminal illness that is life limiting , it offers financial support to any family which needs a last wish holiday, sensory items including wheelchairs, and sadly when that time comes funeral funding and memorial stones .

This year’s event is based on a top ten format each hour, and play will be singles, pairs, triples, and fours in each hour.

Graham is looking for a few hour spaces to be filled during the 24 hours, to play against his charity team, so anyone with an hour to spare for this worthy event, for a minimum cost of a £3 donation per hour, please get in touch a.s.a.p. with Graham. He is also looking for raffle prizes and/or items that can be auctioned off. He already has a number of interesting items for auction, plus raffle prizes donated, but he could always accept more.

Report by John G Church MBE

A PROUD MOMENT: Jamie Walker with Marcia Dunstone the 2015 Bowls England President and the 3 trophies he was presented with by her at the Dinner yesterday evening BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE NEWS Fundraising for Sport Relief.

To ALL BOWLS CLUBS this is a CALL TO ACTION we are fundraising for SPORT RELIEF and are asking for your help!

We want you to run a Just One event at your clubs to raise money for Sport Relief with prizes on offer for the most money raised and the most new member signed up!

WHEN - Between Friday 18th March and Sunday 20th March we would like bowls clubs to run a Just One event to fundraise for Sport Relief. All monies raised will go to this great cause, with prizes on offer to the clubs why wouldn’t you get involved!

WHAT IS JUST ONE? – The concept is simple, each member brings along at least one non bowler to the event, if each of them sign up the club has doubled its membership in one day! The Bowls Development Alliance’s Just One campaign is an initiative to support clubs to promote their offer, help increase membership as well as introducing the local community to bowls and your club.

WHERE – This National call to action will run across 3 days (Friday 18th March – Sunday 20th March) at clubs across the country. With a huge social media campaign and support from regional partners such as the County Sports Partnership network this is a great opportunity to shout about your great clubs and everything you have to offer.

HOW – All you need to do is enter your club details on our website by clicking here and then download our free pack, you are now all set! Promote your Just One event as soon as possible. Let everybody know and encourage your members to support the day as volunteers.

The BDA Team will be out and about on Friday 18th visiting events and streaming all the good work going on at Clubs across the country.

WHY - Every penny of the money you raise will help people living unimaginably tough lives across the UK and in the world’s poorest communities. Plus with

prizes on offer for your club why wouldn’t you get involved!

PRIZES : *Club which signs up the most new members* - BDA Silver Package (£290 for your Club) *Club which raises the most money for Sport Relief* - Free place on a BDA Level 1 Coaching Qualification FOR MORE INFORMATION ON JUST ONE PLEASE CONTACT THE BDA OFFICE ON 01664 777001 or email: office@ playbowls.org BOWLS ENGLAND NEWS Australian Open: June 11th June 24th 2016 The 2016 Australian Open, to be held at 15 clubs across the Gold Coast, Queensland will take place from 11th to 24th June 2016.

In 2015, the Australian Open was re-launched on the Gold Coast and became completely open to enter for all registered bowlers with a massive prize money pool of $225,000.

The event attracted over 2,100 entries, including 200 participants from overseas and a number of national team contingents.

Bowls England is delighted to circulate the information ahead of the 2016 event on behalf of Bowls Australia. The event promises to grow even further and offers the following: • Prize money pool of $250,000 across all events, including 544 individual prize money places; • 20 individual disciplines, including open singles, pairs and fours for both men and women; • Opportunity to play on the Gold Coast, home of the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2020 World Championships; • Competitions for under 18’s, over 60’s and Bowlers with a Disability.

Individual entrants are encouraged from across the World bowling community. A flyer of the event and entry forms are attached.

Closing date for entries is the beginning of April.

For further information, visit http://www.australianopen. bowlsaustralia.com.au.

This information has been supplied to current internationals and international trialists direct by Bowls England.

FIXTURES BRACKLEY BC (Indoor Section) 5.3.16. Middle Barton BC visits for a mixed match at 2.15 p.m.

DAVENTRY IBC 5/6.3.16. Club hosts the Finals of the England Short Mat BA at 2.0 p.m.

9.3.16. Club hosts a match between the Northamptonshire Indoor BA and the English Indoor BA at 2.0 p.m.

DESBOROUGH IBC 5.3.16. Club hosts the Charity Bowlathon from 12 noon for 24 hours.

6.3.16. Corby Forest BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

7.3.16. Harborough & District IBC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

KETTERING LODGE BC (Indoor Section) 5.3.16. Club holds its Men’s President/Captain’s Day at 2.0 p.m.

6.3.16. Club holds its Triples competitions for women at 1.30 p.m. and for men at 4.30 p.m.

7.3.16. Club plays its ladies ‘Monica Law’ rose bowl competition at 2.0 p.m.

KINGSTHORPE BC (Indoor Section) 5.3.16. Club stages its Inter Club League at 2.0 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON & DISTRICT IBC 5.3.16. Club holds its ‘Junior Gala Day’ 5.3.16. Members visit Chipping Norton IBC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

9.3.16. Wellingborough BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH BC (Indoor Section) 9.3.16. Club hosts a match between the Cavaliers BA and the Northamptonshire Vice Presidents BA at 2.0 p.m.

9.3.16. Members visit Northampton & District IBC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m.

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EXTRA LOCAL FOOTBALL Northants Combination Leagues Saturday, 27 February

Premier Division sponsored by

Division One sponsored by

James King Blisworth Weldon United Harpole Roade Kettering Nomads Heyford Athletic Moulton Milton Daventry Drayton Grange Brixworth All Saints Earls Barton United Corby S&L Khalsa Clipston Stanion United

Wellingborough Rising Sun Corby Pegasus Wollaston Victoria Spratton Medbourne Burton United Gretton AFC Corby Shamrock Higham Ferrers Corby Eagles Wootton St George Finedon Volta Kettering Orchard Park Weedon

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Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre P 18 20 20 22 16 16 18 15 18 16 20 15 20 18

W D L GD PTS 15 1 2 44 46 14 1 5 20 43 13 2 5 26 41 10 5 7 0 35 10 1 5 34 31 7 5 4 9 26 6 5 7 -5 23 7 0 8 -2 21 6 2 10 -29 20 6 1 9 -8 19 8 0 12 12 18 5 3 7 0 18 5 1 14 -37 16 0 1 17 -64 1

Division TWO sponsored by

Division THREE sponsored by

Roade Reserves Desborough & Rothwell United West Haddon Albion James King Blisworth Reserves Northampton Spartak Woodford Wolves Weldon United Reserves Wellingborough Aztecs Kislingbury Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ Kettering Park Rovers Corby Locos Higham Town

Mereway AFC Houghton Magna Grange Park Rangers Corby Kingswood Corby Strip Mills JLB FC Wilby Finedon Falcons Irthlingborough Town Corby Ravens Wollaston Victoria Reserves Kettering Nomads Reserves Stanwick Rovers

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre P 21 15 18 18 17 18 11 18 14 17 16 19 16

W D L GD PTS 13 6 2 29 45 12 0 3 21 36 11 1 6 3 34 8 5 5 7 29 7 3 7 7 24 7 2 9 -10 23 6 4 1 9 22 7 2 9 -2 20 5 4 5 1 19 5 2 10 -20 17 4 4 8 -6 16 4 1 14 -17 13 2 2 12 -22 8

Division FOUR sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre

Daventry Drayton Grange Res Corby Pegasus Reserves Earls Barton United Reserves Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘B’ Brixworth All Saints Reserves Medbourne Reserves Gretton Reserves Desborough & Rothwell Utd Res Weldon United ‘A’ AFC Corby Shamrock Reserves Harpole Reserves Irthlingborough Rangers Corby United Stanion United Reserves

P W 20 16 16 17 17 16 13 14 14 15 16 18 17 13

11 11 10 9 10 9 8 7 5 6 3 4 3 3

D 4 3 2 3 0 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 0

L GD PTS 5 2 4 5 7 7 3 6 7 7 11 12 13 10

28 37 19 36 12 32 15 30 10 30 -1 27 12 26 -2 22 9 17 0 17 * -10 11 -33 11 * -32 10 -27 3 *

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre P 20 16 18 14 18 16 16 13 17 15 19 16 20

W D L GD PTS 16 1 3 62 49 13 2 1 49 41 13 0 5 37 39 10 2 2 34 32 9 0 9 -10 27 7 1 8 12 22 6 1 9 -23 19 7 0 6 4 18 4 3 10 -29 15 4 2 9 -9 14 5 1 13 -16 13 3 4 9 -25 13 2 3 15 -86 9

Division FIVE sponsored by

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FC FotoGold Corby Domino Daventry Rangers Heyford Athletic Reserves Finedon Falcons Reserves West Haddon Albion Reserves Finedon Volta Reserves Kettering Ise Lodge Corby United Reserves Wilby Reserves Wootton Rhinos Spratton Reserves Higham Town Reserves

P 18 16 17 16 16 13 15 15 16 14 14 17 17

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MDH Teamwear Northants Combination Football League 2015-2016 Season Saturday, 27 February N.F.A. Lower Junior Cup Desborough & Rothwell Utd 1 - 3

Weldon United Reserves

Duston Garage Division 1 K.O Cup Corby Pegasus 2-1 Finedon Volta Gretton 6 - 0 Kettering Orchard Park Spratton 3 - 5 Wootton St George Premier Divison Brixworth All Saints Daventry Drayton Grange Earls Barton United Heyford Athletic Kettering Nomads Stanion United

1-3 2-3 0-3 1-5 5-0 1-3

Weldon United Moulton Harpole James King Blisworth Clipston Corby S&L Khalsa

Divison 1 Corby Eagles 0 - 4 Wellingborough Rising Sun Weedon 0 - 4 Higham Ferrers Wollaston Victoria 2-1 AFC Corby Shamrock Division 2 Kettering Park Rovers

3-2

Higham Town

Kislingbury Roade Reserves Wellingborough Aztecs

1-1 2-1 5-3

Bugbrooke St Michaels A Northampton Spartak Corby Locomotives

Division 3 AFC Houghton Magna Corby Strip Mills Grange Park Rangers Mereway Stanwick Rovers

4-1 3-0 3-0 1-0 0-1

Corby Kingswood Irthlingborough Town Wilby JLB FC Wollaston Victoria Res

Division 4 AFC Corby Shamrock Res 6-0 Harpole Reserves 0-2 Irthlingborough Rangers 2-2 Weldon United ‘A’ 6-2

Brixworth All Saints Res Corby Pegasus Reserves Earls Barton United Res Daventry Drayton Grange Reserves

Division 5 Corby Domino Corby United Reserves Finedon Volta Reserves Kettering Ise Lodge Wootton Rhinos

Higham Town Reserves Daventry Rangers Heyford Athletic Res FC FotoGold Spratton Reserves

3-2 1-2 3-0 0-4 1-2

Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combination NFA Lower Junior Cup Desborough & Rothwell United finally got their county cup game played against Weldon United Reserves with the visitors making it through to the next round by 3-1.

Duston Garage Premier Division Brixworth All Saints were no match for 2nd place Weldon United who took the win 3-1.

Weldon goals from: Jamie Gilsenan and Iain Blakie x2.

Daventry Drayton Grange hosted Moulton in a close game which saw Moulton take home the points 3-2. Daventry goals from: Jed Brennan and Craig Hyde.

Earls Barton United found 4th placed Harpole too strong for them losing out 3-0.

Harpole have now moved up into 3rd place.

Harpole goals from: Matthew Deane, Gavin Hitchcock and Andrew Priest.

League leaders James King Blisworth remain top after a 5-1 win over Heyford Atheltic. Blisworth goals from: Chris Healey, Aaron Chilton x2 and Andy Seaton x2. Heyford goal from Mark Hogg.

Kettering Nomads 5-0 Clipston suffered yet another loss, this time at the hands of Kettering Nomads who had a good day, keeping a clean sheet 5-0 moving one place up the league table.

Stanion United really struggling for points couldn’t manage to bag any against Corby S&L Khalsa losing out 3-1. Stanion goal from Kenneth Campbell.

Duston Garage Division 1 K.O Cup Corby Pegasus carried their good form into the Division cup sending themselves into the next round after edging a 2-1 victory over Finedon Volta.

Gretton made themselves know and knocked Kettering Orchard Park out of the Division Cup after a comfortable 6-0 win.

Wootton St George found some good luck in the cup and booked their place into the next round after a 5-3 win over Spratton.

Wootton goals from: Oliver Urquhart, Cameron Cronin and Darren Frost x2.

Duston Garage Division 1 Corby Eagles 0-4 High flying Wellingborough Rising Sun extend their lead at the top by 3 points after a 4-0 win over Corby Eagles.

Wellingborough do have games in hand.

Higham Ferrers earned some well needed points after a 4-0 win over bottom markers Weedon. Higham goals from: Leigh Butler, Matthew Byford, Rickki Monger and Gordon Murphy.

AFC Corby Shamrock travelled away to Wollaston Victoria and were left disappointed after losing out on the points 2-1.

Duston Garage Division 2 Kettering Park Rovers made home advantage count against Higham Town although they had to work hard to secure the points by 3-2.

Kislingbury had a local derby against Bugbrooke ‘A’ and neither team could be sepa-

rated after the 90 minutes with the game finishing 1-1, both sides separated by two points in the table League leaders Roade Reserves pulled off a 2-1 win over Northampton Spartak putting them 9 points clear of 2nd placed Desborough & Rothwell who have 6 games in hand.

Mid table Wellingborough Aztecs pulled off a home win over their visitors Corby Locos by 5-3 to keep them in mid table. Aztecs goals from: David Baish, James Bodkinx2 and Johnathan Lawrence x2.

Duston Garage Division 3 AFC Houghton Magna lying in 2nd place in the table played Corby Kingswood lying in fourth place and managed a home win by 4-1. Houghton Magna with goals from: Tom Burston x3 and Daniel Thomason. Houghton Magna are 8 points behind league leaders with 4 games in hand.

Corby Strip Mills had a good home win over Irthlingborough Town by 3-0 with goals from Michael Masson Jordan Smart and Darrell Haldane.

3rd placed Grange Park Rangers recorded a home win over mid table Wilby to keep the in the hunt for top spot by 3-0, with Harry Barnes scoring a hat trick.

Mereway lying in top spot struggled to get a convincing win over JLB FC with just the one goal for Mereway.

Stanwick Rovers stay rooted to the bottom of the table after going down by 1-0 to Wollaston Victoria Reserves.

Duston Garage Division 4 Corby AFC Shamrock Reserves had a very good home win over Brixworth Reserves in a very one sided game ending 6-0.

Corby Pegasus Reserves had a 2-0 away win against Harpole Reserves keeping them at the top of the Division.

Irthlingborough Rangers had a very good game against 3rd placed Earls Barton Reserves with the game finishing all square at 2-2.

Weldon United ‘A’ who are in the lower half off the table secured a good win over 2nd placed Daventry Drayton Grange Reserves by 6-2. Weldon goals from Mark Bradley x3, David Allan, Paul Britton and Lee Thomson.

Duston Garage Division 5 Corby Domino kept up the pressure on the top of the table with a hard earnt victory against visitors Higham Town by 3-2.

Corby United Reserves gave 3rd placed Daventry Rangers a good game with the visitors just managing to scrape a win by 2-1. Rangers goals from: Scott Baxter and Dylan Jones.

Finedon Volta Reserves halted Heyford Athletic Reserves climb up the table with a 3-0 home win, lifting them one place up.

Kettering Ise Lodge played host to league leaders FC Fotogold and it was the visitors that kept up their push for the title with a 4-0 win. FC Fotogold goals from: Piotr Zielinsk x2, Radoslaw Bloch and Marcin Zdybel.

Wootton Rhinos who like their opponents are struggling at the wrong end of the table lost out to the team below them Spratton Reserves by 2-1.

Black-tie showcase will nurture sports skills A FUNDRAISING event that will help foster sports skills and arts creativity is being held tomorrow evening – Saturday, March 5.

The Travers Foundation Young Stars Showcase at the Corby Cube is a black-tie dinner that will feature some of the talented youngsters the Northamptonshirebased charity has assisted.

Confirmed attendees include athlete Lucy Hatton – European Silver Medallist in Hurdling and Rio 2016 Olympic-hopeful, the Corby Core Actors and Dancers, plus well-known local vocalists

Vicki-Louise Sherwin, Charlie Botting, Kara Hamer and Meg Lyons.

The Travers Foundation helps 13 to 30-year-olds living in Northamptonshire, Rutland or Leicestershire improve their skills in sports, the creative arts and the performing arts.

Two local filmmakers will be showing their productions – Kayleigh O’Connor with her short film EQ: A Film About Emotional Intelligence, and Rockingham’s Alan Pell with his Ladies Of The Red Club.

This annual event, now in its

second year, sold out within two days of tickets going on sale. It will be hosted by local opera impresario Martin McEvoy, who is a trustee of the charity.

Neil Bray, the branch manager of Corby’s Santander bank, and his team are getting involved by organising the silent raffle taking place during the evening and are prominently displaying information about the charity in the bank.

Neil and his Santander team are dedicated to helping local charities, offering financial assistance and practical help with events. Neil’s father is Russ ‘Voice

of Darts’ Bray who has donated a signed dartboard and photographs to be part of the silent auction.

Martin McEvoy of the Travers Foundation said: “We are delighted to be hosting this fantastic fundraising event and to have the help and support of local businesses, including Corby’s branch of Santander: Neil and his team have been invaluable and we look forward to continuing to work with them.”

For further information on the work of the Travers Foundation, visit: travers-foundation.org.uk

LOCAL AWARD: Left to right are. Vince D’Alessandro, gym owner, director Emma and Derek Bradshaw.

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EXTRA SPORT Loss at Potters Bar Town takes the shine of Diamonds campaign Potters Bar Town 1 AFC Rushden and Diamonds 0 Saturday February27th A lacklustre perfor- dure a performance that minutes before the break. mance from AFC Rushden mirrored that when they The Diamonds rarely took & Diamonds saw them visited Beaconsfield – the the game by the scruff of slip to a 1-0 defeat by Pot- only consolation was this the neck, apart from a short ters Bar Town in Hert- time they only shipped as spell shortly after Andy Hall fordshire on Saturday single goal, but rarely threat- joined the action, when both ened to show their hosts Hoban and Lorraine might afternoon.

After the disappointment why they arrived at Park- have levelled the game.

Manager Andy Peaks reof defeat by Kings Langley field leading the Southern the previous weekend the League Division One Cen- stored January Player of the travelling Diamonds fans tral. The winning goal came Month Shawn Richards to would have been expecting from Scholars’ striker Chris the starting line-up at the far more quality from their Doyle, who was able to con- expense of Andy Hall, with side, but instead had to en- vert a left-wing free-kick 10 Delroy Gordon having shak-

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en off a knock to continue at right back. Lewis Leslie was able to return to the bench, and Matt Pinder took the final spot on the bench that held five outfielders.

The Parkfield pitch had recovered well from the recent wet weather, with the wet perimeter area showing how much work had been done to ensure the pitch was ready. A cold easterly wind blew across the playing sur-

face meaning there was little shelter for the impressive matchday crowd.

Last weekend’s result was filed under the ‘bad day at the office’ category for the Diamonds, but that was against a side challenging for the league title, whereas the performances on the road against Beaconsfield and Potters Bar have led to concerns that the side has lost the sort of consistency that was a key

characteristic of their early season performances.

They now have a week to prepare for the visit of Barton Rovers to the Dog & Duck, knowing that their league title challenge is faltering, but also considering there are nine teams in contention for the four playoff spots and all of the other eight teams have played fewer games.

Report: Ollie Mortimer

Steelmen show spirit against title hopefuls Corby Town 1 Nuneaton Town 3 Saturday February 27th

EQUALISER: The Steelmen celebrate Greg Mills’ goal

ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATED: Wellingborough Bowls Club president Bryn Walker and Felicity Howlett, Northamptonshire Sport club development officer.

WELLINGBOROUGH Bowling Club has become the first bowls club in Northamptonshire to be awarded a Clubmark accreditation.

Clubmark is the acknowledged accreditation scheme for community sports clubs and demonstrates that a club is the right environment for the welfare of members and encourages everyone to enjoy sport.

The local club has been recognised as a safe, rewarding and fulfilling place for participants of all ages and also helps parents and carers know they’re choosing the right club.

Members of Wellingborough Bowling Club joined the committee to celebrate the achievement last week and the award was presented

by Felicity Howlett on behalf of Northamptonshire Sport and Sport England.

Terry Falkner, chairman of the management committee, said: “We are delighted to be the first bowls club in the county to achieve Clubmark accreditation status, which highlights the excellent work that is taking place at Wellingborough Bowling Club.

The accreditation is testament to the hard work of volunteers at the club who ensure bowls can be enjoyed safely by members and newcomers.”

Wellingborough Bowls Club is open seven days a week and welcomes new members of all ages as well as absolute beginners.

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in action v Nuneaton: Kalern Thomas, Ben Milnes iand Nathan Evans A spirited Corby Town performance pushed promotion hopefuls Nuneaton Town all the way but ultimately ended in frustration.

The Steelmen made the worst possible start as Tyrell Waite ran through unchallenged to open the scoring in the first minute.

There was little else to report during the remainder of the first half.

Greg Mills had two half chances which he hit off target while Nuneaton didn’t threaten the Corby goal again.

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sions didn’t really affect the final outcome he did infuriate Corby players and supporters alike with his interpretation of the rules and ample use of the yellow card. Most worrying was his reluctance to stop play when Ben Milnes had clearly suffered a head injury.

In the 57th minute Corby found the equaliser they deserved. A half cleared Duane Courtney long throw was returned into the penalty area by Milnes and Ryan Robbins laid the ball back to Mills who fired a shot into the Nuneaton goal.

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to go on and win the game. But the wind was knocked out of them just thirteen minutes later when a centre by James Clifton was headed past Sam Donkin by Joe Ironside.

Hopes of a grandstand finish were ended by a third Nuneaton goal with ten minutes remaining. Anton Brown mis-controlled the ball inside his own area and when he turned to complete the clearance he caught Waite who had ghosted in on his blindside. There was little doubt that the official would award a penalty and Elliott Whitehouse sent Donkin the wrong way from the spot.

Report: David Tilley