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Grants could be child’s play Cash made available for summer schemes > Wellingborough

In Short Keeping children amused, safe and healthy during the school holidays meets the criteria of Wellingborough Council’s grants scheme. Any organisations aiming to do just that may be eligible for up to £440 towards the activities they are planning to run.

GROUPS and organisations can benefit from funding that has been made available

by Wellingborough Council for summer play schemes.

Applications are being invited from any groups looking to provide summer holiday activities for children and young people, with grants of up to £440 available.

Those eligible include charities, voluntary organisations and schools and the money is

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designed to help them develop holiday projects that offer social and educational benefits to school-aged children.

Gill Chapman, community support manager at Wellingborough Council, said: “Now is the time for organisations to apply to us for financial assistance as they start to plan their summer holiday activities.

“We have specific aims from our grants scheme, and we need people to show us that their projects will give children the chance to be healthy, and that they will be accessible for all. We also want projects to promote the wide cultural diversity we have in Wellingborough, and we want the activities to offer children the chance to develop their education in a social setting.

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Oscar providing the very best motivation

Employee makes all the difference to Alison’s business > County KEEPING your employees happy usually means red tape, rules and regulations.

But the latest recruit to one company’s workforce is rather less demanding – a brisk walk, regular meals and some cuddles are usually enough to keep him happy.

Oscar, a nine-month-old Tibetan terrier, is now on the books of Motivation & Co South Midlands, a franchise run by Alison Hadley, based in Higham Ferrers.

Alison, who is secretary of the East Northants branch of the FSB, already has a thriving business offering motivational therapy classes to clients in the care sector.

Now Oscar has become the latest wage earner for the business that runs classes in places like care homes and day centres across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, and Bedford.

Alison explained: “The aim of each class is to get the people taking part to use their minds and bodies and Oscar has made a real NEW RECRUIT: Alison Hadley takes Oscar with her wherever difference. she feels he can work his magic

“It is amazing how people who have shown little interest or motivation before, perhaps after a stroke or because they have Alzheimer’s, have responded to Oscar.”

Oscar was nine weeks old when Alison began training him and since then the two have developed a close understanding, with the puppy now familiar with the tools of the trade, including zimmer frames and wheelchairs.

“He is still a puppy so can be very bouncy but once he is at work he seems to know and acts differently,” said Alison, who thoroughly researched the best breeds for this type of work before settling on Oscar.

The charity Pets as Therapy have been supportive and Alison is hoping Oscar will be able to ‘graduate’ through their programme after more training.

She said: “It is lovely to see the reaction on people’s faces when Oscar turns up. One man, who can’t talk and has restricted movement after a stroke, just spent the time stroking Oscar. It was wonderful. He is exercising his arm and getting involved and for the first time there was a big smile on his face.”

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New funding scheme has been inv-ented Vital resources available to businesses to help them continue to grow > County CRUCIAL investment for local businesses is once again open for applications.

Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership has launched another funding round for the INV-ENT programme, which provides investment in local businesses to help them grow, including increasing productivity, supporting innovation and creating new private sector led jobs.

INV-ENT provides a rebate to businesses on their annual business rate bill of up to £20,000 enabling funds to be released and re-invested by the business to support its development and growth.

The scheme is part of a wide-ranging programme of activity to strengthen the Northamptonshire economy that is being supported by the County Council through its prosperity fund, worth over £2 million.

The principal focus for INV-ENT is businesses in high-growth and advanced technology-led sectors, although applications from other business sectors will be considered.

The first funding round resulted in 11 successful applications from local businesses receiving just over £150,000; this will help create 20 jobs and 10 apprenticeships in 2012/2013, and will help safeguard seven jobs.

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Young parents Group brings under 25s together > Penrith Drive A YOUNG parents group meets every Tuesday at Penrith Drive Children’s Centre in Wellingborough.

With different activities every week, the group gives parents under 25 the chance to meet up for a chat while the children play.

The group meets from 1pm to 3pm on Tuesdays and on the last Tuesday of each month there is a lunchtime stay and play from 12 noon to 2pm where lunch is included.

For more details, ring 01933 671700.

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Get involved in event > Wellingborough ANYONE wanting to take part in the Wellingborough Carnival on July 7 can find all the information they need at the website www. wellingboroughcarnival.co.uk This includes those wanting to take part in the parade, or those wanting at Croyland Park for the carnival and the Party in the Park.

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Grants could be child’s play interested in running something in the summer months.”

All play schemes that get grant assistance must operate within the borough, and they must run for a minimum of five days or equivalent (for example, 10 half days). One day is classed as a minimum of five hours.

On average, a scheme that runs for between five and nine days could receive around £220, while a scheme of more than 15 days could get up to £440. The amount of funding given will depend on the number of applications received.

Application forms are available on the council’s website www.wellingborough. gov.uk or by calling Gill Chapman on 01933 231 839. The last day for applications to be received by the council is Monday May 28.

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Pair ready to take part in Olympic torch relay

Foster carers chosen for Olympic dream in honour of the work they do > Town centre

In Short Across the country this summer, people from all walks of life will be carrying the Olympic torch as it makes its way around the country before arriving at the stadium for the opening ceremony on July 27.

Foster carers Alex van Vliet and Chris Hester will be achieving what many of us only dream about when they get the chance to take part.

THOSE who devote their lives to caring for children in need, do so without expecting thanks or praise, but this summer two dedicated foster parents will get a reward that is something of a dream come true.

When the Olympic torch relay passes through Wellingborough on July 2, it will be carried for part of the way by Chris Hester, who has been a foster carer for 40 years.

CARRYING A TORCH: Sue Miller, who dreamed as a girl of carrying the Olympic flame, will carry the torch through Corby.

Sue is pictured with Alex van Vliet of Irthlingborough who will do another leg of the relay.

She will pass it on to other chosen runners who will eventually deliver it to Corby, where Irthlingborough’s Alex van Vliet will carry it for another of its relay stages.

Alex, who has been fostering children with his wife, Vikki, for the past two years, was nominated by a friend who was impressed by both his work as a foster carer and for his history of long-distance swimming for charity.

The couple decided to offer foster care when their own daughter was just two years old.

“Now that I have been a foster carer for a few years, I am quite evangelical about it, advising all my friends to get involved,” said Alex. “People think that having a young child of your own will make it too much of a commitment, but she has benefited so much from having other children around, helping out with the babies and learning to share.”

Chris, who lives in Brackley, was nominated by her daughter Karen who has grown up watching her mum foster more than 400 children, from newborn babies to 16-year-olds.

“I didn’t know anything until Karen asked me if I’d checked my emails one day,” said Chris. “I rarely do, so she said I’d better go and read them, and that was when I found out that I had been shortlisted. From there, it was a few weeks and they told me I had been chosen.

“I can’t believe it, I hadn’t even thought about it and it’s such a special thing to be

Crime figures encouraging

Statistics show crime is dropping in villages > Wollaston BETWEEN April last year and March 2012 there were 102 crimes in Wollaston compared with 158 crimes during the same period in the previous year - a reduction of 35.5 per cent.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Wollaston has seen a reduction in crime and the annual figure of 102 crimes is the lowest on record. House burglaries were down from three to one and other burglaries were down from 11 to five. Wollaston has also had a reduction in reported anti-social

behaviour from 190 to 147 incidents.

The figures for the same period in Bozeat show that there were 47 crimes compared with 46 crimes during the same period 2010-11. Last year’s total was the lowest on record, so maintaining crime at such a low figure has been a significant achievement, say police officers.

During this period just two house burglaries and six other burglaries were recorded, which is a 33 per cent reduction on the previous year.

Also during this period Bozeat saw a reduction in reported anti-social behaviour from 49 to 35 incidents.

News in Brief Work on show

On the right track

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AN exhibition of work from Wellingborough Camera Club will be on display at The Castle Theatre throughout June.

The pieces, promoting the appreciation of photography, will be displayed in the theatre’s Gallery during normal opening hours.

For information, visit www. wellingboroughcameraclub.org.uk

VISITORS and regular members are welcome to enjoy the racing at Wellingborough Scalextric Club.

All enthusiastic slot racers - male and female, young and old, beginner or experienced - meet at the club’s Mill Road base.

To start racing, contact Mike Kerr on 07718 124000, mike.kerr@ntlworld.com or visit www.wellingboroughscalextric.co.uk

RELAY THRILLING: Chris Hester will be carrying the Olympic torch as the relay passes through Wellingborough a part of.

“Because of Brackley’s location, I would have had to go out of the county to my nearest relays, so they gave me a place in the Wellingborough journey. I know everyone will be excited to see the torch come through and hope they’ll come out and support it.”

Chris started fostering in Harrow before moving to Northamptonshire and continued in her new home, bringing up her own children alongside those placed in her care.

“My family have always been very supportive, the children grew up with foster children and even though they are grown up and married now, they are still there to

help and support me whenever I need it.

I was inspired by a friend of my mother’s, who was a foster carer, and I knew that as soon as I got married - you had to be married to foster in those days - that I would do it. I did, and I’ve never looked back.”

Chris and Alex will find out in the next few weeks exactly which section of the torch’s relay journey through Northamptonshire on July 2 will be down to them.

Anyone interested in getting involved in fostering children can email Northamptonshire County Council fostering services team a&f@northamptonshire.gov.uk or find out more through the website www. northamptonshire.gov.uk

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Family fun

AESOP’S TALE: Hare and Tortoise dance workshop

> Castle Theatre FUN-FILLED days are promised for all ages at the Children and Families Festival at the Castle Theatre next month.

A full programme of events for the festival, which runs from June 5 to June 7, has been planned, including film, live shows and workshops.

Tangled, Disney’s colourful version of the classic Rapunzel tale, gets the festival under way on June 5 at 11am and 2pm. Time For Tea! Is an interactive storytelling show where children find out what it’s like to give in the world of Wonderland, and will performed later that day at 1pm and 3pm.

Hare and Tortoise is an adaptation of Aesop’s tale about racing, opposites, timing and friend-

ship. Tutti Frutti and York Theatre Royal’s production will be staged on Wednesday, June 6 at 11am and 2pm, and will be followed by Hare and Tortoise dance workshops at 1pm and 3pm.

On Thursday, it’s traditional fun with Punch and Judy at 11am and 2pm, with a puppet making workshop at 1pm and 3pm. Thursday also sees a Circus Workshop (11am to 4pm), where children can have a go at juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, devil sticks and stilt walking.

Throughout Tuesday, a bouncy castle will be available and on Wednesday, anyone can drop in for creative messy play between 11am and 4pm.

Prices vary, but festival tickets at £50 per family are available (two adults and two children). Contact the Castle Theatre box office on 01933 270007 or visit www.thecastle.org.uk for full details.

Life then and now > Stanwick Lakes

ANYONE who thinks life is tough these days can swap 2012 with 2,000 years ago to how much difference there is between then and now.

Life Swap 2000 at Stanwick Lakes will give visitors the chance to spend a day in the life of

the Iron Age and Roman people who lived at the lakes. Exciting heritage activities will include visiting the Roundhouse, meeting a Celt and making a prehistoric pot.

Entry to the event, on Saturday, May 19 between 11am and 4pm, is free thanks to Lottery Funding but visitors should be aware that normal car park charges apply.

Get a chance to shine > Rushden

DELUXE Open Mic Sessions are held every Thursday at the Rushden Cons Club from 8.30pm until late.

There’s a featured artist every other week as well as a chance for electric and acoustic players alike, to showcase their talents, and often featuring some of the best and well-known artists from the area.

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New talent can be welcomed into a friendly atmosphere, with people who understand the need to empower new performers on the night and the ethos and main point of these nights is to encourage new up and coming acts to have a go in a relaxed environment.

For more information, call John on 01933 395631 or 07970 747593.

Theatre

May 17 The Pilgrim’s Progress, a modern adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic novel, following Christian and his companions as they set out on a dangerous adventure. Performed by Saltmine, tickets are £10, concessions £9. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007 May 17 Don Weller Quartet, tenor saxophone player brings his mixture of bop-influenced compositions and jazz standards, performing with a trio including John Donaldson on piano, Andy Cleyndert on bass and Dave Barry on drums. Castle Theatre Studio, Wellingborough, 8pm, tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50. Box Office 01933 270007 May 18 Lunchtime Music Series, featuring Alexandra Vaduva on piano. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 12.30pm, tickets £10 including buffet lunch.

Box Office 01933 270007 May 18 Railway Children, Looking Glass Theatre present the children’s classic, tickets are £10, concessions £8. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 4.30pm and 7.45pm. Box Office 01933 270007 May 18 Jongleurs on the Road, comedy night, tickets are £12.50, concessions £10.50. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm. Box Office 01933 270007 May 24 Disability and Participatory Arts (Dapa) Festival. Theatre, song, film and dance from people with and without disabilities. Tickets £6, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007 May 25 and 26 40 Years of Dance - A Celebration, with the Barbara Hooton School of Dancing. Tickets £10, concessions £8. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm Friday and 2.30pm Saturday.

Box Office 01933 270007 May 28 to May 30 The Last Five Years, drama presented by the Shabby Theatre Company. Tickets £12.50, concessions £10, Castle Theatre Studio, Wellingborough, 7.45pm. Box Office 01933 270007

May 28 Headhunters - Adapted from Jo Nesbo’s best-selling work. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check www.thecastle.org.uk for details.

Events

Every Monday Wellingborough Rotary Club, meets at The Castle Theatre, at 12.30 or 6 pm (Alternate twilight meetings at 6 pm, meetings on 5th Monday of a month usually at Wellingborough Golf Club at 7.30, contact secretary on 01933 664636.

Children’s groups

Little COGS Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am, Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, 50p per child. Contact 01933 225525 Messy Play Wednesdays 1.152.45pm, Victoria Centre, £2.20 1st child, £2 thereafter. Contact 01933 460266 Jumping Beans Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, Mill Road Baptist Church. Contact 01933 383159 Little Fishes Fridays 1.30-3pm, Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, £1 per family. Contact Lee on 01933 460266 Mucky Pups (Messy Play) Tuesdays 9.30-11am, The Castle Theatre 1st child £2.75, 2nd child £2. Contact 01933 272119 The Rascals Music Session Wednesdays & Fridays 9.45-10.45am, The Castle Theatre, £2 1st child, £1.25 2nd child Rhymetime Wednesdays 1010.30am & 11-11.30am, Wellingborough Library, Free. Contact 01933 225365 Little Lambs (Irchester), Fridays 10-11.30am, Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact 01933 225525 Irchester BATS (Babies and Toddlers), Wednesdays 10.15-11.15am, term time only, Irchester Village Hall, £1 1st child, 50p thereafter.

Contact Nichola on 01933 410866 Little Fishes (Little Harrowden) Every other Wednesday 2-3pm, Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on 01933 678225 Do you know a friend, neighbour, May 16 One For The Money - action comedy local character or prominent figure that you would like to nominate as in a world of murder, deceit and an outstanding local citizen or rising romance. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check www.thecastle. star? An individual whose efforts, whether within the local community org.uk for details. or further afield, have made a difMay 19 ference and perhaps brought a little We Bought A Zoo - Single dad (Matt light into the lives of others? Maybe Damon) gives his children a new start by buying a house in the middle they have had a struggle of their own that seemed insurmountable, which of a run-down zoo. Castle Theatre, they overcame?

Wellingborough, 3pm, check www.

Well here’s your chance to share thecastle.org.uk for details. their story to inspire and encourage May 19 This Means War - Secret agents Chris others.

Each issue of Extra will feature one Pine and Tom Hardy inadvertently fall for the same woman, resulting in of your nominees and tell their story giving these people an opportunity to all-out war. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check www.thecastle. shine and encouraging both residents and groups to nominate their Comorg.uk for details. munity Stars.

May 21 Write to us with details to the folTrishna - Tess of the D’Urbervilles transposed to modern-day India. Castle lowing…hello@extranewspapers. co.uk and mark your email or letter Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check EXTRA Star www.thecastle.org.uk for details.

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Beauty Town takes steps for sale

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REDWELL Infant School will be holding a Beauty and Buy Evening on Thursday, May 17 from 7.15pm.

The Body Shop, Partylite, Bags of Class and Ann Summers will be among more than 20 traders.

Tickets are £1.50 in advance and Sessions will now be at the Lodge £2 on door, including a free glass of Park Sports Centre bar in Corby on wine or soft drink. the first Friday of each month with the next one on June 1.

Scott said: “Progress is the first gay night in Corby ever and therefore the first to step onto the scene, and without a shadow of a doubt, this is a night which is going to grow and grow.

“The last two parties have been great fun and everyone has had a really good time. As the night grows > Swansgate Centre and grows we aim to increase numbers and are open to all. Tell your POLICE officers will be holding a friends and let’s celebrate diversity.” Have your Say Anti Social BehavThe group is currently planning its iour Event at the Swansgate Cenpriorities including ways to help in- tre in Wellingborough. dividuals tackle feelings of isolation.

Members of the public can come John Brown, one of the co-found- along to meet and speak to local offiers, encouraged people to get in- cers about what anti social behaviour volved. He said: “Our towns now, by is and how it can be tackled. and large, have a live and let live attiThe sessions are on Thursday May tude and we want to get that message 17, Friday May 18 and Saturday 19 May out to everyone.” from 10am to 4pm each day.

Progress will bring like-minded people together > County A NEWLY launched campaign is aiming to support lesbian, gay and bisexual quality.

A 10-strong committee has been elected to coordinate the efforts of Progress that wants to change attitudes in north Northamptonshire.

Scott Blockley, who was unanimously elected to chair the new project, said the aim was to raise awareness of the full range of issues that affect individuals and offer support and advice.

The project will cover a wide area including the boroughs of Wellingborough, Corby and Kettering, and the district of East Northamptonshire.

The campaign was inspired by Progress, a monthly get together for individuals who are keen to meet like-minded people.

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CRACKING IDEA: Wallace and Gromit were special visitors at the launch of the new scheme in Northamptonshire

Tasty pasta raises cash for sick children

New initiative sees pupils helping others > County MOST of us enjoy a bowl of pasta for lunch, but now children in Northamptonshire schools who tuck into a pasta dish at lunchtime will be helping to raise funds for sick children.

Northamptonshire County Council’s hot meals service has launched a new range of pasta meals in primary schools across the county as the result of a new project with leading food supplier Pasta King.

One pound from every case of pasta sauce purchased for the county’s school meals service will be do-

nated by Pasta King to the Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation.

The foundation is a national charity for children’s health that raises money for sick children in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK. The Foundation funds projects that will ensure that while in hospital or hospice care, children can still play, socialise and recuperate from treatment in a child-friendly environment. It provides equipment, family facilities and entertainment such as art, music and play therapy to hundreds of thousands of sick kids and their families each year.

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Off the wall response to charity fundraise

Artists came from far and wide to help raise £9,000 > The Embankment GRAFFITI artists from all over the country turned up to give the venue for a charity event a little bit of the Wow factor.

Maxine Barratt of Maxfit4Life, a sportswear shop in Nene Court, Wellingborough, staged a three-hour zumbathon this month, raising £9,000 for the Niamh’s Next Step charity.

LET’S DANCE: A zumbathon in aid of Niamh’s next step raised around £9,000

Preparations began with finding a venue big enough for the zumbathon and the fashion show that followed, and Maxine managed to persuade the landlords of empty retail space next to her own business to let her use the building.

Later this year, a cycling business will move into the empty space, but when Maxine got the keys, she found a space in need of a lick of paint.

“Rather than just clean it up, I had the idea of asking graffiti artists to help me out,” said Maxine. “I knew one lad who said he would help me, and he put the word out and in the end they came from all over the UK, including Leeds and Manchester, and spent one Saturday painting the walls. It looked fantastic and it provided a really good backdrop, particularly for the fashion show.

“Everyone was brilliant on the day, most people did all three hours of the zumba session and I had zumba instructors come along to keep it going,

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Most talents can be put to good use Valuable and important service to the community > Wellingborough

LOOKING GOOD: The fashion show took place with a spectacular backdrop then we did the fashion show of sportswear from my shop.”

Niamh’s Next Step is a Wellingborough-based charity raising money to send Niamh Curry, who lives in the town, to America for lifesaving treatment. Niamh suffers from the rare cancer neuroblastoma and treatment in the States is the only option left open to the five-year-old.

Open your heart for a life changing experience through fostering

NENE Valley Community Action offers a volunteering brokerage service in Wellingborough for people looking for placements.

The organisation currently has a wide range of opportunities available from administration to youth work with everything in between.

Placements can involves art, befriending, catering, driving, gardening, retail, training or trusteeship and NVCA believes it will have one to suit most needs.

Volunteers offer valuable and important support to organisations and with the range of placements available now is the time to get involved.

Jenny Rolfe, Volunteer Coordinator at NVCA, said, “It is a win, win situation.

Our communities cannot survive without the valuable services of volunteers and volunteers themselves have the opportunity to learn new skills, enhance existing ones and meet new people.

Staff from NVCA is available to talk to people in Wellingborough every Tuesday afternoon or Friday morning. There is now also a drop in session on a Monday at Wellingborough Tithe Barn Council offices from 10 am to 3.30 pm.

Contact NVCA on 01933 396382 to find out more or to make an appointment in Wellingborough.

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Help wanted Royal occasion will raise funds for a good cause

Volunteers are sought to give Carers a break Royal Oak in Jubilee long weekend celebrations > County

VOLUNTEERS are need to help deliver a new service that will see carers given the chance to take a well-earned break knowing their loved ones are in safe hands.

The new Sitting Service has been set up by Crossroads East Midlands and Northamptonshire Carers and will provide free to access care to give those who have adults and young carers who have responsibility for a husband, wife, partner, parent, relative or friend with relatively low-level support needs.

As a pilot scheme, the Sitting Service has funding until February 2013 from the National Gardens Scheme Volunteering

Fund. After that, it is hoped the service will continue either through additional funding or a registration fee payable by those accessing the service.

The search began last month for volunteers to deliver the service.

Those in need of care, or want to refer a relative or friend, can self-refer or can be referred by a professional such as a GP, social worker or community nurse.

Volunteers can apply by downloading the application form from the website of Northamptonshire Careers, www.northamptonshire-carers.org or by ringing Adam Wilson on 01933 677837 or email adamw@northamptonshire-carers.org

> Doddington Road LIVING up to its Royal connections, a Doddington Road pub is planning a three-day family event to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and raise money for good causes.

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event of an occasion that will include live music, children’s entertainment, food and a fireworks display.

On Sunday, June 3 ska band The Gangsters will be headlining, while on Monday, June 4, Guns and Roses tribute act It’s So Easy will lead the entertainment. Bands from across the region, including Wellingborough, Corby, Kettering and Peterborough will take the stage over the first two days, and on the Monday, big screens will broadcast the Jubilee Concert live from London.

In addition, there will be face painting, jugglers and other entertainment as well as a raffle, with prizes including tickets for the Saints, Santa Pod and Rockingham.

On the Tuesday, because it’s an extra Bank Holiday, the pub will also have live music and food available.

Richard Abbott said: “We want to see people enjoying themselves, and we want to do something for a good cause, and so we’ve registered to support Help For Heroes. Any mon-

ey from the raffle, and anything left over from the entrance fee, will go to the charity, so that those less fortunate will benefit from others having a good time.”

Tickets for the event, which starts at 11am each day, are £5 on the door, £8 for a two-day ticket and £20 for a family two-day ticket for two adults and any number of children, otherwise it’s £2 for children over eight years, £1 for children under eight and babies go free.

Tickets can be booked in advance either at the pub itself, through Richard Oak on Facebook or by texting a ticket request to 07971 530683.

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Donation to those most in need Cycle 4 a good cause Pestwise help worthwhile organisation continue its work Althorp hosts annual event > Irthlingborough

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PESTWISE, the Irthlingboroughbased pest control company has handed over a cheque for £200 to help people with problems with include mental health, drug and alcohol issues.

The money was presented to Roger Poolman and Angela Long of The Daylight Centre in Wellingborough.

Mr Poolman, Chairman of Daylight said: “We at Daylight strive to help people in Wellingborough and the surrounding districts of North NorthampGENEROUS: Kris Plosky of Pestwise Pest Control (left) hands over a cheque to Roger Poolman and Angela Long. tonshire in meeting personal challenges that range from complex mental just feeling fragile, isolated and alone.” tion will help those who need it most health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, Angela Long, Daylight Manager, said: and I would like to thank Pestwise on learning difficulties, to homelessness or “This generous and thoughtful dona- behalf of the Centre for their support.”

TEAMS looking to cycle for charity have the added incentive of a drinks reception with Earl Spencer to aim for this year.

The Earl and Countess, whose Althorp home is used to stage the Cycle 4 Cynthia event, were so impressed by the business teams entering last year that they have offered to host a drinks reception at Althorp for the company entering the largest team for the event.

Last year, building services firm Briggs and Forrester entered the largest

team - putting in 74 cyclists - and are aiming to do even better this year.

Cycle 4 Cynthia 2012 will take place at Althorp on Sunday, September 23 and will include the usual five, 25 to 50 mile routes.

The event, now in its ninth year, raises money for The Friends of Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support. Last year, more than 900 riders took part, raising a record breaking £47,000 in sponsorship.

For more details, visit www.cycle4cynthia.com or email annamurby@hotmail.com

Golf day provides fun and networking Morning meeting

Annual event attracts a large gathering > Great Harrowden ENTRIES are invited for The Business Club Northants’ fifth annual golf day, which is due to take place later this month.

Around 60 businesspeople usually take part in the event, at Wellingborough Golf Club at Great Harrowden, and this year’s compe-

tition, on May 30, is likely to be no exception.

It is a Stableford 18 holes competition and Business Club members have sponsored 25 prizes, including the Business Club Cup for the individual champion, which is sponsored by Moore Stephens Chartered Accountants.

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Growing problem for students at college’s plant centre Sunshine needed to entice gardeners out to replenish stocks > Hinwick

GREEN FINGERS: Working in the plant centre offers students a whole host of learning opportunities.

STUDENTS at Hinwick Hall College are hoping the clouds will clear soon and the sunshine will bring gardeners out to replenish their stock.

The Hinwick Hall Plant Centre offers “great plants, great value”, all grown and looked after by students at the college, which is a charity organisation helping young adults achieve their full potential and offering experiences in work-based learning, including horticulture.

GROWING FAST: Students grow and tend the plants, but the bad weather means sales have been slow The college works with learners who have physical, sensory and/or learning difficulties and qualifications, courses and pathway choices enable students to prepare for adult life after college and take greater responsibility for their own lives.

Among the initiatives set up to help students is the plant centre, which provides horticultural training and enterprise opportunities.

Tina Collett, who is in charge of Future Business, Marketing and Student Enrolment at the college, said: “It’s been such a miserable couple of months in terms of weath-

er compared with the same period last year, that we’re just not seeing the customers we are used to.

“Because all the plants are grown and tended by students, rather than being bought in, if we don’t sell them we end up with too many plants.”

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Reduction in numbers Crematorium plans will be ahead for county council given careful consideration

Changes recommended by commission will see council slimmed down > County CHANGES to the make-up of the county council - reducing the number of councillors representing the people of Northamptonshire - have been put forward to the Boundary Commission, bringing with them a potential cost saving of quarter of a million pounds.

Earlier this year, the Local Government Boundary Commission state the optimum number of councillors for the county was 57 councillors, rather than the 73 that are currently sitting.

Proposals by Northamptonshire County Council to alter the electoral divisions to meet the Boundary Commission’s recommendations have now been put forward. It was stated that while the review hasn’t been instigated for cost-savings purposes, it nevertheless provides a potential saving of around quarter of a million pounds over the next four years.

Changes would include the reduction of the number of councillors in Corby from six to five, in East Northamptonshire from nine to seven, in Kettering from 10 to eight and in Wellingborough from eight to six.

Leader of Northamptonshire County Council Jim Harker said: “Over the past few months, councillors have attended workshops to consider changes to the boundaries of the council’s electoral divisions. It was important to make sure that the local knowledge and understanding councillors have of their own divisions and communities were fed into the review.

“The proposals submitted to the Boundary Commission aim to ensure that each county councillor represents approximately the same number of people and ensuring that the new electoral divisions reflect, as far as possible, the interests and identities of communities across the county.”

The commission will consult on its recommendations during the summer.

The council’s submission with detailed proposals is available to view on the Boundary Commission website alongside other responses received from political parties, borough town and parish councils and members of the public. Visit www.lgbce.org.uk/all-reviews/ east-midlands/northamptonshire to view the proposals.

Councillors carrying out feasibility study into facility > Wellingborough

A FEASIBILITY study has begun into whether or not council money should be spend on providing a crematorium for Wellingborough.

The borough has no crematorium facilities at the moment, but work has begun to look at the possibility of building a crematorium in the town.

A group of seven Wellingborough councillors has been assigned the task of looking at everything from where it could be built to how it could be run.

The council first began talking about the project in September last year and has done a considerable amount of research on the subject since then. Members of the authority’s resources committee recently made a trip to Sandwell Valley Crematorium in the West Midlands to find out more about what’s involved. Sandwell Valley is a newly opened council-owned site and gave the councillors a chance to understand more about the opportunities and risks involved in providing a similar service in Wellingborough.

As well as discussing the building, services and location of a possible crematorium, the councillors’ feasibility study would

look in detail at the finances, including running costs and local demand for the facility. At the moment most people in the borough are buried, but across the country around 73 per cent of deaths result in cremation.

The project could cost in the region of £3 million, which would be funded out of the council’s capital reserves, money that can’t by law be used for the day-to-day running of council services and is used instead for large community projects that can bring long-term benefits to local people. It is hoped the study would take no more than a few months and a report of the councillors’ findings would be presented to the development committee later in the summer.

Cllr Paul Bell, leader of the council said: “This is a huge project and not something we can jump into without a lot of research. We have a lot to consider, as not only do we have to find a site, we also have to look at the equipment and technology, how it would be staffed and managed, what the governance arrangements would be, and we also have to come up with long-term financial plans. We also have to consider the project management and the actual construction.

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Clubs, Groups and Classes

Shotokan Karate: Meets Wednesday, Weavers Leisure Centre, Weavers Rd, Wellingborough. 7pm, E-mail wellingborough@shotokando.co.uk for more information.

Wellingborough Bowling Club: Hatton Road, Wellingborough 01933 222527 Yoga Class: Thursday mornings, all abilities, Little Harrowden Village Hall, 9.30am - 11am Tai Chi and Acupuncture: Dominic Rushmore, Thursdays, All Saints Church Hall, Midland Road, Wellingborough, 9.30am to 10.30am.

Wellingborough and District Camera Club: visit www.wellingboroughcc.info for contact details Wellingborough Rotary Club: The Castle Theatre, at 12.30 or 6 pm, Alternate twilight meetings at 6 pm, meetings on 5th Monday of a month usually at Wellingborough Golf Club at 7.30, contact secretary on 01933 664636.

Little Fishes Fridays 1.30-3pm, Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, £1 per family. Contact Lee on 01933 460266 Wellingborough and District Horticultural Society: third Thursday of each month upstairs in the Salem Hall, Salem Lane, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. For further details contact admin@wellingborough-gardeners. com Rorke’s Drift Appreciation Society: formed in 1996 by a small number of avid fans of the film ‘Zulu’, hence the name. Tel: 01933 226188 or email enquiries@wellingboroughogs.org Arts Barn Gilbert and Sullivan Society: Contact Alan Joyce, email info@wellingboroughgands.co.uk Parkinsons UK Wellingborough and District Branch: meets Irchester Village Hall, second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm. Contact Pauleen Parriss, Branch Chair, 01933 225438 Wellingborough Hatton Inner Wheel: First Monday of month Business meeting. Second Monday - Dinner with Speaker. For information visit www.innerwheeldistrict7. org Wellingborough Flower Arrangement Society: meets third Wednesday of the month, All Saints Hall, Midland Road, 7.30pm. Contact Elaine Hall, 01926 843624, email eandmhall@btinternet.com If you would like your club or group to be featured in this listing, contact Extra Newspapers on 01536 384616 or email editor.judith@extranewspapers.co.uk

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A mouthwatering traditional afternoon tea experience in the Tresham Restaurant at Rushton Hall

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Home baked fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a selection of cakes and patisseries finger sandwiches served with a pot of tea or coffee in the magnificent Rushton Hall.

It is not only a place to feel at home and relax, it is a perfect leisure destination, an ideal venue for conferences and business activities with a fine dining Restaurant. A sanctuary to unwind surrounded by 25 acres of grounds with a lake and ancient trees.

Drive past the elegant gatehouses and wind your way down the serpentine gravel driveway, you will get your first glimpse of the magnificent 16th century facade. A Building steeped in History awaits: Francis Tresham (one of the many previous owners) and his involvement in the Gunpowder plot, Charles Dickens believed to have visited many times over the years. No matter how many times you come to Rushton Hall, you will never fail to be inspired by its beauty. Enjoy - everything stops for tea.

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Ingredients Method Place the flour, baking powder, sugar and but350g plain flour ter into a bowl and with your finger tips rub 20g baking powder the mixture to a crumb texture. Mix the eggs milk together and slowly add to the flour 70g unsalted butter and mix add the sultanas to form a light dough (do not overwork the mix) and cover with a 45g castor sugar damp cloth and leave for twenty minutes.

40g eggs Lightly roll the mix out and stamp out the 150g milk scones with a cutter, glaze with a little milk and bake at 190 oc for approximately 20 min55g sultanas utes. Or just come to Rushton hall to sample a Pinch salt great afternoon tea without all the hard work.

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The Mill on the Nene

What a beautiful setting for dinner at the stunning Oundle Mill The imposing Grade II listed converted watermill, standing proud over the River Nene, on the outskirts of the historic market town of Oundle is by no means disappointing. Oundle Mill was converted to a restaurant in the 1960s but has undergone an interior and exterior transformation four years ago.

With a minimalist modern style complemented with the traditional beams, the ambience is a sympathetic mix of modern mixed together with tradition, subdued lighting and sleek modern furniture complete the picture. Through the entrance and its glass floor gives you a Kingfisher’s view of the river race.

The charming and friendly Manager, Paul Richardson, showed us up the glass-sided stairwell to the second floor bar and dining area. Oak beams aplenty as you would expect, the well thought through space has a welcoming and the ambioence was splendid, full of the buzz of conversation from the diners already seated.

Paul introduced us to new Head Chef, Gavin Austin, who encouraged to try anything we fancied, such was his confidence in the kitchen. No need to be asked twice we chose from the a-la-carte menu which was simple yet expansive, the wine list was as expected, well chosen and not too expensive.

Gavin Austin’s kitchen certainly cooked with confidence, “I like to do simple things really well using great quality, locally sourced produce. I am very passionate about food and exploring new ingredients and cooking techniques but I am a great believer in simplicity with the end result being delicious and ‘unfussy’ “ said Gavin. I think I’ll go for the Seven Wells rib eye steak next time with a nice bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from the 18 wines available…or shall I have the Fish and Chips with mushy peas? Or the North Atlantic prawns with lemongrass nâge? Help!

The Oundle Mill is absolutely stunning. The welcome is friendly and the food…well, simply joyous

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The Mill is running a Dine for ½ price on Thursdays offer throughout April – a perfect opportunity to try the new menus For more information, or to book: Oundle Mill, Barnwell Road, Oundle PE8 5PB www.oundlemill.co.uk Tel: 01832 272621 New Menus ‘The new menus fit the restaurant’s brand perfectly’ ‘which is “sophisticated yet simple – rustic but still stylish”.’ This fresh outlook has also encouraged the Mill to start a new bar menu for those who want a quick snack at lunch time or maybe with an early evening drink. It’s very uncomplicated (sausage rolls, scotched quail egg and sandwiches etc) but like everything Gavin does, the food is prepared to a high standard.

Oundle Mill perfectly combines the old and the new – fresh country air and exciting, contemporary aromas, cool tunes and the gentle sounds of water, exposed oak beams and sleek Italian furniture. Rustic chic.

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Leisa Russell

Luke Manning talks to Leisa Russell mother of four and the youngest elected councillor of Rothwell Town Council

With the June bank holiday and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee fast approaching, it also marks the annual tradition of the Rothwell Charter where the Lord of the Manor calls on horseback to all the ancient pubs in the historic town and is given milk and rum at each one.

Playing a key role in the upcoming celebrations, and indeed the future of Rothwell, is the youngest elected councillor of the town council, Leisa Russell.

“I’ve lived in Rothwell for 27 years and these are exciting times for the town. It’s a great place to live with good schools, lovely restaurants and a really nice community spirit.”

Soon to be appointed Madam Chairman for the upcoming year Leisa, now 39, is in high demand.

On top of working part time as an occupational therapist with the elderly in the cardiology unit at the Bedford Hospital , she is also Chairman of the Rothwell Citizens’ Welfare Committee.

But as we talk, shortly before she heads off to watch her son in the local football cup final, the workload doesn’t faze her at all.

In fact, her bright outlook and sunny disposition suggests she has struck an enviable work life balance after years of juggling children, work and education as a single mother.

“After the four boys were born and had started to grow up I went back to college to study a degree in occupational therapy. At one point I had three part time jobs on top of my degree work and ended up working 5pm-11pm shifts as care support for people with brain injuries, or doing 24 hour shifts to fit around my education. I got to the stage where I thought ‘I can’t do this anymore’.”

Yet she did make it through, thanks largely to having a strong support network of family and friends around her.

“Deep down I knew if I gave it up I would be silly having got so far. In the tough times it was my family around me that kept me going and it was a great feeling when I graduated. I could breathe again. I had time to live a bit more.”

So what does Leisa do when she’s not working in one of her many roles in the community?

“If I get any time to myself then I like going out with my girlfriends,

going to a nice restaurant and just catching up with them. I also love the outdoors where and go walking or camping whenever I can and I really enjoy music festivals.”

Music festivals but nothing naughty then? I asked.

“No afraid not” she laughs, “folk festivals and real ales, that’s me.”

“I generally spend most of my weekends supporting my children and that takes up most of my spare time. My two middle boys play football for the Rothwell Aztecs and the Rothwell Corinthians, so I ferry them around and go down to support as much as possible. And then in the summer when the cricket season starts I love to watch three of them play in the same team, and often get roped in to make the cricket teas. Well if I’m there anyway to watch the game, there’s no point doing nothing is there?”

As we speak it is clear that a strong work ethic and family ethos burns through strongly.

“As a single parent you can achieve a lot on your own. If you want to make it happen you can; it’s all about getting involved, helping, talking, listening and

learning. Being a Counsellor for the last four years has broadened my horizons and taught me just how important community is.”

“Priorities change as you get older and for me that has meant wanted to get involved on a local level. I have a job I love at Bedford Hospital and being Madam Chairman means I can also play an active role in a community which I am part of and passionate about.

Life’s good but I couldn’t have got here without my friends and family.”

So before I let her go to cheer her son on in the cup final I ask one final question - so what’s the secret to bringing up four boys?

For once she’s stumped.

“Now that’s a question” she replies slowly, “There is no secret and I’m not pretending to know all the answers. But I’ve always tried to be open to them and let them know that however bad things get we’ll support each other and we’ll get through it. Letting them know that they are loved and instilling the right values is what’s important to me.”

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Hidden Gem Burton Latimer - Starting as a small village on what was to become the main road from London to Carlisle, the site of Burton Latimer has been a settlement since the Bronze Age, Luke Manning gives us his take on this hidden gem.

Now a flourishing town in modern day Northants, the charming conservation area on Church Street is a quaint, historic enclave of old fashioned life and a nod to the town’s rich heritage.

From the old Jacobean school house and medieval murals of St Mary’s Church, through to Burton Latimer Hall or the thatch roofed Manor House, Burton Latimer is a vibrant mix of past and present.

The first written evidence of the existence of Burton Latimer came in the Domesday survey of 1086, when the village was held by Guy de Raimbeaucourt. Its original name of Burton (or Burtone before the Norman Conquest) meant ‘settlement at a fortified place’ and the Latimer part is derived from the Latimer family that lived there in the late 13th Century.

The village expanded rapidly in the 19th century thanks to the quarrying, clothing, footwear and ironstone industries, and the arrival of the railway signalled its evolution from a village of farmers, lace makers and weavers into a light industrial town.

And whilst Burton Latimer has latterly become synonymous with hosting the largest inland wind farm in the country the authentic village charm remains.

A wander around the town will uncover the string of unspoilt gems in the conservation area, as well other spots such as the 11 acre riverside wildlife haven Pocket Park, the tranquil millennium garden and the war

memorial on the high street.

Now twinned with Altendiez in Germany and Castelnuovo Magra in Italy, the town also retains a village community feel with plenty of places to sit and watch the world go by, like the atmospheric Olde Queen Victoria pub or the various tea rooms and cafés in and about the town.

It is an intriguing place to visit for those that like a little history with their leisurely weekend jaunt, and if you do plan to go soon then don’t miss the annual duck race in Pocket Park.

Happening on the 10th June this year it is everything you would expect from a village event, a magician and bouncy castle, real ale tent and a live band, plus the duck race itself of course.

It’s an occasion for all the family and the perfect introduction to Burton Latimer.

Annual Duck Race Fun for all the family Duck Race 10th June 2012 THE DUCK race is held every year at the Pocket Park in Station Road It’s a great event for all the family with, canoe rides, pond dipping, tractor rides and all the usual charity stalls.

The pocket park is an 11 acre natural site close to the town and is used every day by dog walkers, joggers, fishermen, walkers, parents and children. The concept of Pocket Parks originated in Northamptonshire in the 80’s creating natural environments, owned and taken care of by the local community for enjoyment and a little tranquillity, providing a protected environment teaming with wildlife with access for all, there are currently 80 Pocket Parks dotted around the county.

The Red Cow c 1929 Frank Clarke (second right) was licensee

Do you know of any hidden treasures in the area that you would like to share with our readers?

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All ready at the start of the race

Starts at 1pm with stalls & activities, refreshments, burgers & hot dogs. Magician & bouncy castle with Face painting & tractor rides a Real Ale tent and a Live band.

The event is organised by the Pocket Park Group and Burton Latimer Scouts.

All proceeds helping to support these projects.

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Mothers in law

BEAUTIFUL: Welcome to the world

One of the benefits of working at mocha-mama is the conversations shared by the new parents.

There are some strong themes, as you can imagine and one of them is Mother in laws. Love them or hate them, they are the butt of many a joke, and the cause of many a tear shed by a new mum finding her feet.

Don’t misunderstand me, some mums are full of praise of awesome mils, who are loving, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand, a hand often filled with an iron, a meal or a night out pass.

However others don't get such a good press, seemingly always

ready with a clever slight or an eagle eye that zooms in to criticise.

But listening to the tales, I wonder whether, sometimes, us mums make it worse. Readily admitted story's of "happy for my mum to dress/babysit/help/shop with lil one, but it drive me mad when mil offers" seem to show a different side to the age old jokes. How is it interfering when it’s your mil but help when from your own mum? I smiled at the mum who, when mil offered to help with washing, sorted the really dirty stuff out for her own mum to do, but gave the barely dirty clothes to her in law.

Would you do a different tidy up if your WWW (Wicked Witch of

West) was coming for a cuppa than if your own mum was? How is the snippet of advice from your mum helpful, but the same words from 'you know who’ like a red rag to a bull?

As always. there are two sides to every story, and when my turn comes, I hope I remember these tales and take the right size step back. For the record, I am blessed with a good mother in law, who lives a 1000 miles away, is there a link in those two things I wonder?

Clare Szurek, mum of 3 and owner of mocha-mama, the Kettering cafe for expectant and new parents.

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Five fantasy apps for the summer It’s official.

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Appy Days...

2012 has brought with it the wettest spring since Noah disappeared down to the shed at the bottom of the garden, and emerged days later with a triumphant “ta da!”. Mrs Noah no doubt shook her head wearily and shot him a look that could skin a cactus, but it proved useful later. The ensuing flood was good for garden (and very useful for the veggie patch given the hosepipe ban) so everybody was happy.

But have hope hombres, we’d like to think that we’ve had our fair share of washout summers. It might even be time to fantasise about sweet sunshine embalming the nation for weeks on end, culminating in England beating Germany 9-0 in the Euro finals.

As it is we’re on the sofa once more dodging the rain, and idling towards the half a million apps that have become available on our handheld brains. The iPhone.

It has got us thinking. What truly man-friendly apps could be developed by those bespectacled lab rats at Apple to make our lives complete this summer?

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The Moses for a Day App will let you part the clouds and ensure sunshine for exactly 74 minutes.

In keeping with the Jubilee theme, the Wasp Z-App could prove most useful for those outdoor summer events; warding off the buzzing menace permanently with a small yet self targeting laser beam.

But we must not forget that summer 2012 means football, whether you like it or not. So imagine if you will the Chill App, which plunges your phone to near liquid nitrogen levels of coolness and acts as a chilled drinks holder for crisp continental beers.

Lastly on the subject of football is the cherry of all cherries, the patented Penalty Wobbles App. With a simple click of a button you would guarantee to make a penalty taker fluff his shot, or if you upgrade to Penalty Wobbles Deluxe App (for a mere £0.79 extra), you can make Christiano Ronaldo kick his own face.

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Dynamic Ford Transit brings style and functionality to van market The all-new Ford Transit ustom makes its global debut at the Birmingham CV Show, bringing new levels of style, driver appeal and functionality to the onetonne commercial vehicle market.

Representing a completely new generation of Ford onetonne vehicles, the Transit Custom marks a major step in Ford’s commitment to refresh its entire commercial vehicle line-up by 2014.

With its bold new design, car-like interior and outstanding driving dynamics, the Ford Transit Custom is targeting an expanded share of the segment, appealing to a broad range of professionals, skilled tradesmen and small businesses.

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While modern cars are becoming more difficult to drive away with, there is no window that can’t be smashed or item that can’t be grabbed in minutes, so keeping temptation out of the way is the best policy.

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Nissan are to build a limited run of genre-busting 545bhp, 160mph car. The new Juke-Rs will be even more powerful than original concept car. Cinematic online movie starring Juke-R launched will coincide with announcement.

The 3.8-litre, 160mph Juke-R made its global debut in Dubai in January this year, attracting enormous attention and, as a result, Nissan has now received firm orders for three cars to be built. Two have come from a high-profile and well-respected member of Dubai society.

Nissan will build more Juke-Rs upon request and will be taking orders in the coming four weeks, before production starts in earnest.

While the original Juke-R was based on the MY10 GT-R running gear, the run of new cars will benefit from featuring the drivetrain and chassis of the MY12 GT-R and, with the build of the first cars underway, the first three cars will be delivered to their new owners in late summer.

Gareth Dunsmore, Marketing Product Manager for the Juke, said: “The Juke-R was originally intended as a one-off concept to marry two of Nissan’s most innovative models. But the reaction we had to the car in Dubai was amazing - people were making offers for the original on the street!

“With such a strong reaction, and with three genuine offers on the table, we decided we had to make the car a reality. We can’t let down enthusiasts who are this keen to add to their collection of cars. The Juke-R has become something of a phenomenon and I’m enormously proud of the impact it has had. There will be more news to come on Juke later in the year.”

Anyone wishing to register an interest in purchasing Nissan’s most innovative Crossover yet should contact Juke-R@Nissan.co.uk.

To coincide with the announcement, Nissan is also launching a cinematic online movie on May 3rd at http://www.facebook. com/NissanJukeOfficial, in which the Juke-R stars.

Desert Nemesis follows Nissan’s inaugural GT Academy winner, Lucas Ordonez, as he takes on the world’s best supercars in a thrilling street race, reminiscent of the ‘Need for Speed’ movies.

In Desert Nemesis, award-winning film director, Rob Kaplan, captured the noise and excitement generated by the muscular Juke-R and a street race against its loudest, most acclaimed adversaries.

Weaving together the cinematic scenes of a high-production movie and raw footage of the gamer-turned-professional racer

taking on the world’s most exciting, roadlegal cars through the roads of Dubai’s exclusive International Marina Club, Kaplan gives us the opportunity to see the Juke-R find its place among the world’s elite.

Spaniard, Ordonez, became a professional racing driver thanks to Nissan’s hugely-innovative GT Academy partnership with Sony in 2008. He made his debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours with Nissan in 2011 and will return to La Sarthe on June 16/17 with class-winning Nissan-powered team, Greaves Motorsport.

In the run-up to the film launch on May 3, several teaser trailers have been released through Nissan’s Facebook and YouTube channels, offering the audience ‘behindthe-scenes’ footage of one of the automotive industry’s bravest, boldest productions.

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Turn on the first two switches and leave them on for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, turn off the second switch, leaving the first switch on. Now go upstairs to the attic. The light that is on is connected to the first switch. A light that is off but has a bulb that is still warm to the touch is connected to the second switch. The light that is both off and cold to the touch is connected to the third switch, which was never turned on.

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Sun shines on club’s Open Day visitors Visitors day a great success > Sailing VISITORS came from across the region to see what Cransley Sailing Club had to offer when it held its Sail For Gold Open Day earlier this month.

More than 110 people went along to the event, to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Cransley Reservoir and find out more about a sport that is growing in popularity.

Fortunately for all concerned, the day turned out to be one of the few dry, sunny days recently and individuals and families were able to enjoy taster sessions out on the water in the club’s boats accompanied by Cransley’s qualified instructors.

Among the many positive comments from those who came along were: “I did not know this place existed” and “My wife and I will definitely be back as you have made us so welcome and we want to learn to sail now”.

Many who visited took away joining forms and there was a lot of interested in the RYA levels 1/2 learn to sail courses which start in June and again in July and September.

One adult place and two junior places are available on the RYA 1 & 2 Dinghy Courses starting on June 9. RYA 1 covers Getting Afloat - an introduction to the sport, covering the minimum knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. Suitable for youths aged eight years and ON THE WATER: Families and individuals got a taste of sailing under supervision from the qualified instructors. upwards and adults (no upper age limit). RYA 2 - The Foundations of Sailing, develops the techniques to sail independently.

The club has a number of training dinghies (Toppers, Picos, Bugs, Bahias, a Laser and a Wayfarer) that, though primarily used for training purposes, are available for club members to use (for a small donation) and there is an active programme for youth training and coaching.

Races are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from March to November, and Tuesday evenings from April to October. The club also takes part in several inter-club racing events throughout the year and social sailing is organised for those who prefer not to race.

For more details of training/inforPEACE AND QUIET: Cransley Sailing Club is in a beautiful setting. mation visit www.cransley.org.uk

Successful end to race series Team in search

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Richard triumphs over three 5k races > Athletics WOOTTON Road Runner, Richard Fowler was crowned winner of the 2012 Northamptonshire 5K Race Series event.

The Northamptonshire 5K Race Series is a new County Athletics Network event, developed as part of this year’s 2012 celebrations, to create a lasting legacy from the 2012 London Olympics. The Series is made up of three races in Kettering, Northampton Racecourse and Corby.

Richard Fowler came third and fifth in the first two races and beat the competition in the final Corby Race to confirm his victory of the series.

Bill Boyd, Athletics Network Officer from Northamptonshire Sport said: “This is the first 5K Race Series to be developed in Northamptonshire, and we’re delighted with how the event has gone and the number of runners taking part.

“By offering a distance achievable by most, we can encourage not only

club runners to take part, but also provide something for the occasional runner and those new to running.

We certainly feel as though we have achieved this with 40 per cent of the competitors being non-club runners”.

The Series kicked off with a race consisting of a two-lap course around Weekley Wood in Kettering.

This race was won by David Green from Kettering Town Harriers in a time of 17.07. The first woman to cross the finish line was Alison Cooper in a time of 20.59.

The second race of the Series consisted of a two-lap course around Northampton Racecourse. This was won by Michael Aldridge from Rugby and Northampton AC in the fastest time across the Series 16.35, against a field of 95 competitors.

Wootton Road Runner, Jasmine Lowden was the fastest female on the day, finishing in 20.12.

The final race of the Northamptonshire 5K Race Series saw 60 runners fight the wet and cold weather to complete the three-lap course around Hazelwood, Richard Fowler won this race in a time of 18.27, followed closely

by Corby athletes, Alex Hall and Neal Humphreys in times of 18.38 and 18.41 respectively.

Fastest female home in Corby was Corby athlete, Rebecca Hall in a time of 19.33, which was the fastest female time of the series. Harborough athlete, Jill Postlewaite was second female to finish in 20.22, followed by another Corby athlete Ellie Welch in 21.16.

> Football YOUNG players are wanted to join Wellingborough Town Football Club’s Under 18s team for next season.

The team plays competitive youth football under floodlights in the Northants Senior Youth League and is looking for players aged between 15 and 18 years.

Anyone interested should ring head coach Craig Adams on 07966 843897 or email craig@wtys.co.uk to register for our trials on Saturday, May 19 at the Dog and Duck stadium.

Calling all golfers > Cottingham GOLFERS are being invited to take part in a 24-hour Endurance Golfathon on Saturday June 23 to raise funds for Help for Heroes, Combat Stress, BLESMA and The Undentable Trust.

The event is taking place at Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex, Cottingham, and the organisers are hoping to encourage as many golfers as possible to take part.

Anyone interested should contact Niall Hope, 24hr Golfathon or visit www.24hrgolfathon.com

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Host of events planned > Athletics

KEEN athletes are being encouraged to join in the summer programme of events at Wellingborough and District Athletics Club.

A small and friendly club, the group welcomes runners of all ages and abilities who run to keep fit, lose weight, for social reasons or competitive.

The club will be taking part in two leagues during the summer, the East Midlands Grand Prix (EMGP) and the Northants Road Running League (NRRL).

Each league is made up of eight races varying in distances from 5k to half marathon. If you wish to compete against the other clubs in the district your race position in your top five races out of the eight will score. There are prizes to be won in each category.

Everyone runs for their own reasons and some members attend the races to compete, some to beat PBs and some just for the event and experience. Each race is very friendly and every team member is supported by their club.

The races are a great opportunity to experience the true camaraderie that is at the heart of the club.

Events in the NRRL include the Weedon 10k on May 26, a five-mile run in Wellingborough on July 29, the Moulton 10k on August 26 and the Cransley Half Marathon on September 16.

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Help wanted at OGs club > Football WELLINGBOROUGH Old Grammarians’ Senior Football Club is looking for someone to take over the post of treasurer when the present official stands down at the end of May. With three sides to administer, the job takes up approximately four hours per month during the season. The main tasks are book keeping and reconciling the match day collections of match fees and any outstanding FA fines paid by players.

There is also a committee meeting to attend for a couple of hours on the first Thursday of every month. These are held at the headquarters in Oxford Street.

Also needed for the 2012/13 season are active committee members to help take the club forward. Whether it is on match days at the ground or in an advisory capacity, any help would be very much appreciated by the current committee.

Anyone interested in these positions should, in the first instance, contact the Chairman, Steve Cheney on 07711 376784 or steven.cheney@tiscali.co.uk

Season to get under way

The East Midlands Grand Prix includes five mile races at Banbury (June 12) and Harborough (June 19), and 10k at Milton Keynes on July 3 The added bonus is that for each race a runner takes part in, they receive an entry into the club ballot for the > Motor racing London Marathon.

Training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday THIS weekend sees the season opener BARC event at nights at 6.30pm at Wellingborough School, Irthlingbor- the Rockingham circuit. ough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX. The British Racing and Sports Car Club (BRSCC) will also be three times more this season with its club race weekends on June 30/July 1; August 18/19 and October 6/7.

The season also includes the UK’s second largest bike racing series, Thundersport GB that returns to the venue over the weekend of July 28/29.

All race weekends operate an open paddock and Rockingham has raised its child admission policy to offer free entry to children aged 16 and under. The full programme and advance tickets can be purchased on-line at www.rock> Cricket ingham.co.uk or via the ticket hotline on 01536 500500.

CRICKET clubs are being invited to hold their own fundraising events as part of a national scheme to plough funds back into the game.

The ECB and NatWest have announced that registrations are now open for the annual CricketForce event, to > Judo be held over the August 25-27 Bank Holiday weekend.

CricketForce is urging clubs to sign up and start plan- ADULT beginners’ judo classes are starting in four arning their own fundraising events, being as inventive and eas of Northants in June, including Wellingborough innovative as possible in their ideas. Last year saw 300 on June 11. clubs raise funds in different ways including theme nights, The classes offer anyone aged 15 or over the chance to try beach cricket and even a Cow Dung Drop competition. an Olympic sport, keep fit, and socialise at the same time, The idea is to raise money with the fundraiser initiative and will be run by clubs and qualified coaches registered to invest back in to the club’s own 2013 NatWest Cricket- with the British Judo Association (BJA), and held in a safe, Force projects. welcoming environment.

In order to register a club for NatWest CricketForce Ten-week courses start in Corby at 4pm on Sunday June you need to be a main administrator in your club’s Play- 3 and Wellingborough at 9.15am on Monday June 11. The Cricket site or hold the CricketForce role (this can be cost for the ten-week courses is £60 which includes a judo assigned to you by the Main Administrator). For more suit, licence, diary and grading. information, email natwestcricketforce@ecb.co.uk or For more information 07887 455585 or email laurence. playcricket@ecb.co.uk. kenyon@britishjudo.org.uk.

Open to anyone Batty ideas to raise money who wants to play OPEN training sessions are planned throughout the summer for current and new players at Wellingborough Phoenix Basketball Club.

The club ethos is that Wellingborough Phoenix can provide anyone who walks through the door a place to play basketball, regardless of their ability and playing level.

Open Training Sessions are held at Weavers Leisure Centre, Weavers Road, Wellingborough as follows: Saturday 9am to 10.30am Wheelchair Basketball (£3), Saturday 10.30am to 12 noon: Ages 8 - 12 (Beginners) Boys and Girls (£3) On Sundays, from 7pm to 8.30pm the Senior Men Local League (£4) if no local league matches are taking place.

On Mondays, Boys and Girls from 13 to 16 meet at 5pm to 7pm at Sir Chris Hatton School, The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, and the 16 plus men’s and women’s groups meet there on a Thursday from 8.30pm to 10pm.

Full details of closed squad sessions can be found on the club website www.wellingboroughphoenix.co.uk

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