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Pilot scheme opens up new opportunities Young people can gain skills and experience that make a difference YOUNG people in Northamptonshire will be given the chance to develop skills for the future after the county was chosen as one of only a handful of pilot areas for a new programme. The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a scheme to give young people aged 16 and 17 the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities and social events that increase their experience and skills level so that they can enhance their CV or educational applications. This year, the project, which is run in Northamptonshire by the University of the First Age, will see 30,000 places available nationally of which around 150 will be in this county, growing to 90,000 places nationally by 2014. There are still places available for programmes running this summer. Evaluation of the scheme, which was first suggested by David Cameron in 2005, found that participation in NCS increased wellbeing and reduced anti-social behaviour. The Prime Minister said: “Every time I meet young people taking part in NCS they tell me what a difference it has made: they feel more confident
about their future and more connected to their community. I am delighted that the independent evaluation reflects this and shows that NCS makes a real difference to the lives of young people and to our country.” Linda Gregory, Chief Executive University of the First Age said: “This is the first time many of the young people in Northamptonshire area will have access to the NCS programme. There is already a great deal of excitement from the young people who have signed up, and we have still have some places left for anyone who is interested.” The scheme is available to people from all backgrounds and brings together those who might otherwise not have met. It takes place over three weeks full time and then 30 hours are spent making the local community a better place. The Government will shortly be inviting voluntary organisations, social enterprises, businesses and public sector organisations to bid to run programmes for up to 90,000 young people by 2014 in a market that is worth around £200 million. For more information about NCS go to facebook/ncs or www.direct. gov.uk/ncs
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> NORTHAMPTON ROAD THE DUKE of York pub is to be demolished so a 60-bedroom care home can be built on the site. Wellingborough councillors have given the go-ahead for the pub, which closed its doors to punters three years ago, to be knocked down. The Duke of York was opened as a pub in 1935. The developers say the care home plan could create 80 new jobs.
If you have any concerns-call in > WELLINGBOROUGH POLICE officers will be available to deal with public concerns and issues at Morrisons in Wellingborough on Saturday June 23 from 12 noon to 2pm, and at the Village Hall, High Street, Wollaston on Thursday, June 21 from 6.30pm to 7pm
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Students win race > TRESHAM COLLEGE
A GROUP of Tresham’s catering students will be on their marks and ready to go during the Olympics after they were selected to cater for athletes taking part in London 2012. More than 12 students from Tresham College of Further and Higher Education have already received confirmation that they have been selected to work within the kitchens in and around the Olympic village where sportsmen and women from around the world will be staying during the Olympics and Paralympics this residents and also reduce admissions summer. to hospital, leaving A&E staff to deal with more acute, serious injuries and illnesses.” A refurbishment will take place initially of the Howard Johnson Therapy Unit at Isebrook, due for completion before the winter 2012, with a full re- > WELLINGBOROUGH development in the longer term. Minor injuries that can be treated at A SPECIAL ladies only the site will include sprains, strains, charity night in aid of wounds, and minor illnesses. There Irthlingborough-based are also planned to be observation charity Chelsea’s Angels, bays for both adults and children. which supports children
Minor injuries will be dealt with closer to home when centre opens > WELLINGBOROUGH PATIENTS in Wellingborough and surrounding area will soon benefit from a new local service to treat minor injuries and other health problems. Work on a new community walkin health centre at Isebrook Hospital in Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough – which is being led by NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group - has begun, with completion planned before the end of the year. The new GP-led service, which will be open seven days a week, from 8am to 9pm, will also provide easier access to x-ray services, observation bays, pathology and other services closer to home. It will also provide better integration of a range of health and social care services on one site, including community nursing, physiotherapy, health visiting, mental health services and alcohol services, along with the Community Elderly Care Service. Dr Roger Perry, GP Locality Chair for Wellingborough for NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning, said: “We
ISEBROOK HOSPITAL: Simply walk in are committed to providing quality services for local patients to ensure they receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. “There are fewer car drivers in Wellingborough than in other parts of the county and access to health services can be more difficult, with patients currently having to travel to either Kettering or Northampton General Hospitals. “We hope that by providing better services closer to home, we can improve the health of Wellingborough
Chef John Fahy, Tutor at Tresham encouraged his students to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity following their recent experiences catering for Cheltenham Races and at Wembley Stadium for concerts and sports events. John said: “This experience will be yet another venue for our students to add to the CV for future work where they will be using the skills that they have learnt at the Manor Restaurant.” Tresham is one of only a few colleges that will have students working at London 2012 and who are guaranteed to be feeding athletes.
Ladies night with cancer and their families, will take place at Club Palm Beach on Friday, June 22. Tickets are £4 in advance or £5 on the door. To book call 01933 273428.
Summer drink-drive message is simple > NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NOW that the summer of celebration is well under way, so too is Northamptonshire Police’s anti drink and drug campaign. The campaign, launched at the beginning of this month, will see officers conduct breath tests on drivers as well as looking for signs of drug taking, to ensure they are not under the influence while driving. With key major events like the Euro 2012 and the Olympics following the Queen’s Jubilee this summer, the message from Northamptonshire Police is “there’s a lot to celebrate this summer… so if you’re drinking – don’t drive”. The campaign which supports the national crackdown coordinated by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), will see officers carrying out checks on roadsides to tackle those drivers who drink or take drugs and then get behind a wheel. Tests will be carried out at all times of the day and night, including first thing in the morning, as drivers are urged to think twice before getting behind the wheel the morning after drinking – when alcohol can still be in body. With the summer weather, street parties, barbecues, festivals and foot-
ball games, more people will be out and about enjoying a drink or two. Driving a vehicle when under the influence of drink or drugs will potentially risk peoples’ lives and those caught can receive a fine of up to £5000, a minimum 12 month driving ban and a criminal record. A total of 83 people were arrested for drink driving on the county’s roads during last summer’s campaign from 1 June to 30 June 2011. During the campaign, 686 breath tests were carried out which resulted in 83 arrests – 17 per cent of all drivers tested. Of all the breath tests conducted, 239 were carried out on under 25 year olds with 24 per cent being positive. Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, ACPO lead for drink and drug driving, said: “My message to those that are going to get behind the wheel is that they should stay away from alcohol and drugs. The consequences of not doing so can be devastating. It’s a simple decision for drivers, have fun but don’t drive. If you make the wrong decision, then our officers will be waiting to catch you. “Taking drugs or drinking before getting behind the wheel, can seriously impair you’re judgement. Don’t let a summer of celebration end at a police station.”
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Wellingborough Carnival needs Marshals for the Parade - can you help?, To book your place in the Carnival Parade or for a Charity or Trade Stall please contact jwells@wellingborough.gov.uk or tel Julia Wells on 01933 22 97 77 www.wellingbororughcarnival.co.uk www.wellingborough.gov.uk/partyweekend
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THEATRE
June 14 They Wrote The Songs, the sounds of Elton John, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow and Neil Sedaka, performed by Barry Walker and Smackee, tickets £16.50, concessions £14.50, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 14 The Mark Nightingale Quartet, leading jazz trombonist supported by leading musicians, tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50, in the Studio, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 15 Lunchtime Music Series, with Total Brass, tickets £10 including buffet lunch, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 12.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 15 Jongleurs on the Road, stand-up comedy, tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm. Box Office 01933 270007
June 15 Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, folk and roots scene favourites in concert, tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50, in the Studio, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 16 The Elves and the Shoemaker, classic story brought to life by puppetry masters Theatre of Widdershins, tickets £8.50, concessions £6.50, family ticket £25, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 11am and 2pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 20 to 23 Busybody: A Comedy by Jack Popplewell, performed by Wellingborough Co-operative Amateur Dramatic Society, tickets £10, concessions £9, 7.45pm in the Studio, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough. Box Office 01933 270007 June 22 An Evening of Dance, with pupils of the Michelle Gibbs Academy of Dance, tickets £9, concessions £8,
Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.15pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 23 Edge of Glory, with pupils of the Emily Dee School of Dance, tickets £8.50, concessions £6.50, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 2pm and 7pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 24 Together at Last, Theatretrain perform in two acts, the first bringing together the shows Annie and Oliver! and the second featuring some musical mixes, tickets £9, concessions £7, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 26 Summer Showcase, with students in dance, drama and music from Ferrers Specialist Arts College in Higham Ferrers, tickets £6, concessions £4, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007
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June 13 Gone - Jill has only 12 hours
to find her sister, Molly, in this thrilling adventure. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check www.thecastle.org.uk for details. June 16 The Pirates! In An Adventure with Scientists - Animation about pirates, nasty queens and smitten scientists. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 3pm, check www.thecastle.org. uk for details. June 16 Hunger Games - Youngsters fight a battle to the death to provide entertainment in a futuristic society. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7pm, check www.thecastle. org.uk for details. June 19 Salmon Fishing in the Yemen - sceptical fisheries expert Dr. Alfred Jones (Ewan McGregor) finds his life turned upside down when he is asked to bring fly-fishing to the desert. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 2.30pm and 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 9.30am11.15am, Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, 50p per child. Contact 01933 225525 Messy Play Wednesdays 1.15-2.45pm, Victoria Centre, £2.20 1st child, £2 thereafter. Contact 01933 460266 Jumping Beans Wednesdays 9.15-11am term time only, Mill Road Baptist Church. Contact 01933 383159 Little Fishes Fridays 1.303pm, 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 10-10.30am & 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
Scholar plays Elves get to work on classic tale > HARRINGTON PARKER Ramsay, Organ Scholar at Kings College, Cambridge will be giving an Organ Recital at Thorpe Underwood House, Harrington, on June 24 at 7.30pm. The programme will include Bach, Byrd,
Sweelinck, Mendelssohn and a few surprises. Homemade Pimms and canapes will be served during the interval and are included in the ticket price of £12. Tickets are available from Harrington Concerts on 01536 713944 or 07771 735273, email gabriellasmith@macunlimited.net
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ONE of the best-loved children’s classics, reworked by the inimitable Theatre of Widdershins, comes to the Castle Theatre later this month. The Elves and the Shoemaker is the story of the little elves beavering away to make sure the tiny shoes are finished on time, on this occasion told in puppetry and music, complete with comical mouse. Created by puppeteer and storyteller Andy Lawrence with an entrancing set that includes a large wooden workbench, in which every drawer and cupboard reveals a beautifully crafted puppet. During the show, the set lights up to add busy shadow puppet elves to COMIC TURN: A little mouse adds an extra comic touch to the classic tale enhance the overall effect, especially when we welcome the villain of maker’s livelihood. June 16 at 11am and 2pm, tickets are the piece, Bunion Soleless, a factory The Elves and the Shoemaker will £8.50 each, concessions £6.50 or a boss who threatens the old shoe- be at The Castle Theatre on Saturday, family ticket is £25 for four people.
Music for all tastes > CASTLE THEATRE MUSIC fans have much to enjoy this month with a wide and varied programme at The Castle Theatre. The sounds of Elton John, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka and Barry Manilow will be among those performed by Barry Walker and Smackee’s production They Wrote The Songs (June 14, 7.30pm). Following the success of Phantom and the Musicals and Abba, The
Show, Barry Walker and his awardwinning group bring some classic greatest hits to life. On the same evening, The Mark Nightingale Quartet will be performing in the Studio from 8pm. Mark is recognised as one of the leading trombonists in the world and has played with Alan Barnes and Stan Tracey, as well as regular solo spots on the European scene. The Lunchtime Music Series continues on June 15 at 12.30pm with Total Brass, a youthful brass quintet who
will be performing numbers from the Renaissance to the present day. Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin have a growing following on the folk and roots scene. Their lively show includes dobro (a steel lap guitar) and a beatbox harmonica, as well as the more traditional fiddle. They will be in the Studio on Friday, June 15. For full details of all the events at The Castle Theatre, visit www.thecastle.org.uk or call the box office on 01933 270007.
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Carnival spirit is heading for town
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> WELLINGBOROUGH THE COUNTDOWN to Wellingborough’s much-anticipated summer carnival gets under way with the crowning of the new Court. The big event will take place on Friday June 29 at Wellingborough Museum, is open to all and admission is free. Meanwhile, planning continues for this year’s big bash at Croyland Park on Saturday, July 7, which helps raise vital funds for local good causes. Carnival Committee chairman Barbara Terry is calling on the whole town to come out and party. The theme for this year’s parade is “Olympics, Past, Present and Future” and everyone is being urged to get into the party spirit by dressing in red, white and blue on the big day.
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CARNIVAL FUN: Colour and costumes are a feature of Wellingborough Carnival Barbara said: “Our event has evolved into the biggest and very best carnival in the county. People can get involved by taking part in the parade and by booking charity and trade stalls at Croyland Park. Also, support us by lining the streets to watch the parade and by
coming along to Croyland Park once the parade has reached the field.” The fun goes on, with Party in the Park, on Sunday July 8 as the local council hosts its eleventh annual free live music event. Croyland Park will open its gates at noon for wall-to-wall live music.
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School gates are named in honour of Queen’s jubilee > WELLINGBOROUGH SCHOOL AFTER a lengthy period of consultation and development, Wellingborough School’s new entrance on the London Road was finally opened at a ceremony last month. Penelope Escombe, Deputy Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, kindly agreed to be the guest of honour and to perform the ceremonial task of cut-
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Children’s day of sporting excellence > COUNTY THE REAL deal may be some way off for most of us, but children from across the county will be taking part in their own Olympics next month. The Northamptonshire Sport School Games will bring together more than 800 pupil athletes to compete in 17 different sports, including five disability sports. Held at Moulton College and Lings Forum, the event is part of a nationwide initiative to encourage young
people to get more involved with sport, potentially inspiring the next generation of Olympic hopefuls. Those taking part have been competing at district level for the past few months to qualify for the School Games and, behind the scenes, the organisers have been working to ensure those taking part will experience a quality competition. Linda Brooks, Head Teacher of Manor School and Sports College, said “With London 2012 fast approaching, the School Games give Northampton-
Cash when you need it > COUNTY YOUNG people searching for CASH won’t find money, but a one-stop mobile site to help them access NHS Contraception and Sexual Health services. The new mobile website - www. wheresmycash.co.uk - has been launched to provide simple and straightforward information about emergency contraception and sexual health directly to a mobile phone. Users can search for the nearest pharmacist who can provide emergency contraception and get directions to the pharmacy. If emergency
contraception is needed, the pharmacist will conduct a private consultation with the patient, and will also discuss future contraception requirements. They will be signposted to relevant NHS services if necessary. Marie McLoughlin, Public Health Specialist at NHS Northamptonshire said: “We wanted to break down some of the barriers to young people accessing emergency contraception and sexual health advice. The vast majority of young people have smartphones, so it made sense to create a mobile site for them to get to this information quickly and easily.’’
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WE ALL have our own views and feeling when it comes to The Royal Family, The Queen and what she actually does to benefit the country. There's one thing we can agree on, however, all of the pageantry over the past few weeks has made us all 'Proud to be British'. If you haven't heard already, you'll notice by today's traffic-jams, excessive bunting and cheers of 'joy', that HM The Queen is in Corby today. This got me thinking about 'Britishness', and how Scotland is so quick to try and opt-out of anything which appears to belittle their 'independence'. The announcement of The Queen's visit to Corby came at around the same time that the Scottish Parliament announced that they were going to be holding a vote, with the hope of taking the country in a new direction, and leaving the UK. The Scottish Parliament's symbolic vote appears to suggest that the two nations cannot live side-by-side, but does Corby not show the exact opposite? Today the people of Corby, both those originally from England and those from Scotland will be lining the streets to catch a glimpse of Her Maj, not because they're proud to be English; nor Scottish; but because they're proud to be British, and they're proud of everything that stands for. It's almost became my aim to make a point in all of the pieces I write, but I don't really think I need to conclude too much on this one - the point is loud and clear. The fact that we can proudly call ourselves 'British' and that we can freely step out onto the street this morning, and see The Queen of this nation of ours shows that we have a huge amount of independence and a great deal to be proud of, so why are weletting politics stand in the way of that? Have fun, today. If you agree with Spooner or have your own take on things why not comment on our Letters and Rants page in our next issue. Send your emails or letters to: hello@extranewspapers.co.uk
shire a great opportunity to showcase high-quality competitive sports and the county’s finest pupil-athletes. A lot of hard work and a partnership approach will ensure that the pupils have an enjoyable experience using world-class facilities. I’m sure that this year’s School Games will inspire pupils to further their participation after this fantastic event.” The School Games will host a number of disability sports including archery, goalball, table tennis, table cricket and new age curling to give pupils with learning and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in competitive sport. Disability Sport at the School Games will be the product of the Project Ability programme that is delivered across Northamptonshire to give young people with disabilities the opportunity to engage in high-quality school sport. As well as supporting pupil-athletes, School Sport Managers in each district have been developing Leadership Academies in primary and secondary schools to support sports delivered at the School Games. In preparation for the event, more than 200 sports leaders will receive specific School Games training and will assist National Governing Bodies of Sport to deliver high-quality competitions at the event.
DRAGON’S DEN: Teams are needed to enter the Dragon Boat Race later this summer.
Dragons take to the water > WICKSTEED PARK MORE than 30 teams are set to take to the water for this year’s Nene Valley Dragon Boat Race, which organisers say will be the biggest and best yet. This year’s race has been switched from Lilford Lakes, its home for the past two years, to Wicksteed Park and the call has gone out for crews to compete for the title. The charity race, organised by the Rotary Clubs in East Northamptonshire, will take place on September 2 and will raise funds for a number of good causes
including the Cransley and Lakeland hospices. A spokesman said: “Dragon boat racing has become a popular fundraising event as it’s proven to not only offer a great day out to the local community, but raises thousands of pounds for worthy charities at the same time”. Last year’s event raised more than £13,000 for good causes. There were more than 30 teams. The entry fee for this year is £350 per team. For more information visit www.nenevalleydragons.org.uk or email enquiries@nenevalleydragons.org.uk
If you had to shave for a date, who would you be dating and where would it be?
Congratulations from EXTRA to our winners who each win a Bluebeard Shaving Kit George Orsmond, Moulton Alan Steadman, Wellingborough Christopher Grimshaw, Rushden Jeremy Rance Burton Latimer John Back, Barton Seagrave The winning answers were:
“It would be with my beautiful wife, and it would be either same place as our 1st real date or place of our honeymoon” “Natalie Gulbis is my favourite golfer so we would be on a date after winning the mixed competition”!! “I’d shave to go out for dinner with my boyfriend as he complains of stubble rash if I snog him unshaven” “It would be with my fiancé and it would be a day and night in London, shopping, restaurant and a nice hotel”! “I would be dating my wife in the place we first met”
Congratulations to all our winners! See next issue of EXTRA for the next competition
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Electric dream is still on track
Clubs, Groups Extension of electrification of main rail link is not ruled out and Classes > WELLINGBOROUGH
THE FIGHT to get Northamptonshire’s main rail link electrified is gathering pace with council leaders from across the East Midlands joining forces to urge the Government to press ahead with the £500million project. And as civic leaders keep up the pressure, Transport Secretary Justine Greening has acknowledged the “strong case” for electrifying the Midlands Mainline. Electric trains already travel on the line from London St Pancras up to Bedford but, after that, only diesel engines operate to Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby. Campaigners say that electrification is the investment key to local economic growth. The Gov-
ernment is preparing to make a decision in July on whether the scheme should be included in Network Rail’s investment schedule for 2014 to 2019. Council leaders and business groups from across the East Midlands have now joined forces in the fight to make sure it gets the go ahead. They include Northamptonshire County Council leader Jim Harker and Paul Southworth, chairman of Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership. They are now seeking a meeting with Chancellor George Osborne and Business Secretary Vince Cable to make their case and show the economic benefits. David Parsons CBE, Chairman of East Midlands Councils, said: “This investment is increase business competitiveness, meet local demand for rail freight and
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MAIN LINE: Wellingborough Station create hundreds of jobs during construction. “We are continuing to work closely with MPs, business leaders and councils to make sure that Ministers understand the strength of our case” In their letter to Mr Osborne and Mr Cable, the leaders have asked the Government to support proposals to upgrade and electrify the route to boost the regional economy. The letter is signed by seven council leaders, a deputy Lord Mayor and the chairmen of three local enterprise partnerships along the route. They say: “The upgrade and electrification of the Midland Main Line will improve the economic performance of towns and cities across the Midlands and north of England, which together are already home to over five million people and 2.1 mil-
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Northampton on Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 June 2012, from 7.30am to 3.30pm. The event will stay open until 7.30pm on Thursday 21 June. All types of business and household electronic waste will be accepted for free and staff will be on hand to help with unloading. Paul Taylor, Sustainability Manager at The University of Northampton, stated: “This three-day event gives a fantastic opportunity for members of the local community to dispose of broken electrical equipment for free, while protecting the environment by stopping valuable materials going to landfill.” All electrical waste collected will be recycled, including computers, monitors, mobile phones, video players, games consoles, microwaves, dishwashers, fridges, ovens, battery operated toys, power tools, electric kettles, televisions, electric heaters, radios, MP3 players, fluorescent and low energy light bulbs.
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 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 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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Rain fails to ruin charity golf day Wet golfers raise money for good cause > WELLINGBOROUGH GOLF CLUB LIKE many events this summer, the Federation of Small Businesses’ Golf Day was almost put in doubt by the weather, but nothing was going to stop the organisation raising vital funds for the Air Ambulance. Wellingborough Golf Club had its greens in perfect condition for the event, despite the wet weather, and most of those taking part managed to get to the seventeenth and eighWINNER: Alan Price was the overall winner on the day teenth holes before having to resort to waterproofs. Alan Price of Marshman Price was outright winner, also winning the Nearest the Pin award, while John Hardwick won the Longest Drive. No-one made a hole in one, to the disappointment of sponsor Colin Hilbourne, The Garage at Blakesley, but Colin reported that he enjoyed the day (and evening) so much that he is actually taking up golf so that he can NEARLY THERE: Rob Sloan picked up the take part next year. runners-up prize.
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Boot camp to get young into work > COUNTY AN ORGANISATION dedicated to helping young people into the world of work is looking for office/admin staff to do a boot camp/work experience for a local company. The team at www.apprenticesupermarket.com is running a boot camp with the idea of getting 10 NEETS a month into work. The boot camp will
teach young people employability and business skills to help increase their chances of getting into work. Training will be given on Excel, Word, Powerpoint, reading out loud, presentation skills and making a first impression as well as on data admin, customer service calls and all aspects of working within an office. Each course lasts four weeks and at the end the company
Celebrations continue > WELLINGBOROUGH THE STREET parties may be over but the celebrations marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee are set to go on into the summer. We l l i n g b o r o u g h Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors’ and Guests are holding a special celebra-
tion lunch to mark the occasion next month. The lunch will take place at Wellingborough Gold Club at Harrowden Hall on Friday July 6 starting at noon. The cost of the lunch is £25 per head. For more details visit the chamber’s website www.wellingboroughchamber.co.uk
will try to find roles for the boot camp customers in part time or full time employment or apprenticeships. They are open to anyone aged 16-18, not in education, employment or training and who want to work. The hours are 9:30-3:30pm Monday to Friday with an hour break. For more information, visit www.apprenticesupermarket.com
Planning for work > NORTHAMPTON A VOLUNTARY network of employers and organisations that brings together job seekers and employers is holding an event in Northampton on June 29. WIN - Work Inspiration Northampton - is inviting businesses to its Plan 500 event at the Royal Theatre from 1.30pm. Through Plan 500, WIN aims to source 500 work experience, apprenticeship and business mentoring opportunities. Guest speaker at the event will be John Timpson of the shoe repairers and locksmith firm that has branches nationwide. To find out how to register for the event, go to www.workinspirationnorthamptonshire.com
Win Logo - the UK’s number one best-selling family board game We love our brands, and the logos that symbolise them. We’re even prepared to be walking adverts by wearing logos on our clothes, shoes and bags. Everyone in the family, young and old, can spot a Shell petrol station or a Burger King at 500 metres, just from the sign. And while we may not consciously realise it, we all know much, much more about these essential marketing emblems than we think. That’s what makes LOGO, the brilliant, highly popular picture board game from Drumond Park (rrp £32.99) such a sure-fire winner. The game features recognition and knowledge questions based on hundreds of the UK’s best loved and most iconic brands – from the AA, Bird’s Eye and BMW to Walkers crisps and Wrigley’s gum. There are 400 question cards in three categories – 200 Pictorial, 100 Themed and 100 ‘Pot Luck’. Each Picture card features full- or part- logo images to identify, coupled with questions relating to the brand. The answers on the Themed cards relate to the headings, such as ‘Birds’ (eg Kiwi Shoe Polish, Penguin, Swan Vestas) and ‘Relatives’ (eg Aunt Bessie’s, Daddies, Uncle Ben’s). Each player is making for the Winning Zone. Each round, the questioner picks a card and asks a player four questions about the logo or product pictured. For every correct answer, the player moves their piece around the coloured board. Progress is straightforward and speedy – everyone loves this game!
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> WELLINGBOROUGH THE Wellingborough Ramblers are heading to Derbyshire on Sunday June 23 for the group’s annual away day. Three walks of 14, nine and six miles are planned and non-walkers will be able to spend the day in and around Matlock.
Choir concert > WELLINGBOROUGH THE summer concert of the Wellingborough Orphus Choir will take place on Saturday July 7 at All Hallows Church. The performance starts at 7.30pm.
All that jazz > YELDEN Jazz duo Narrow Daylight will be playing at the Chequers in Yelden on Saturday, June 16. Bringing their brand of gentle music with a jazz/blues feel to the pub’s regular music night, the duo will be on stage at around 8.30pm. Chequers’ meal deal of steak and chips for two plus a bottle of wine for £22 will be available.
Sarah shows fine form Work displayed internationally > TRESHAM COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL acclaim awaits a student from Tresham’s BTEC Extended Diploma in Textiles. Sarah Winstanley had her design for a sculptural piece of clothing purchased by major lingerie and swimwear company, Eveden to be displayed in their UK and New York offices. Students were asked to produce a sculptural clothing piece under the theme of ‘Bodies’ to celebrate the female form, ensuring that their piece could be worn by women of any shape or size by including secret panels. All students’ work was then showcased at a charity fashion show, culminating in an auction that raised £750 for Cransley Hospice in Kettering. Materials for the project were donated by Eveden and included lace, elastic, padding, boning and fastening materials. Sarah’ s creation will be exhibited firstly in Eveden’s Desborough headquarters be-
fore being sent to offices in New York, where it will be displayed as part of an exhibition. A further four pieces were judged as highly commended produced by Danielle Wagstaff, Hannah Leaning, Mary Maggs and Daisy Aldwinckle. As well as having her work selected to be showcased by Eveden, Sarah, 18, has been offered a week’s work placement with Eveden over the summer. After that, she will continue studying at Tresham and will be moving onto the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design course. Sarah said: “I found the whole project really enjoyable yet challenging, having to make your piece adaptable to fit all sizes can be quite difficult. We were given free rein, which allowed us all to be as creative as we wanted. I am really pleased that my work has been selected by Eveden to display and I’m looking forward to completing work experience with them over the summer. After this experience I hope to progress into working in textile design once I complete university.”
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Say it with flowers > RAUNDS ST PETER’S Church in Raunds will be holding its annual Flower Festival on Saturday June 16 and Sunday June 17. As well as the floral decorations, with an Alphabet theme, lunches and teas will be served
Take action to help beat theft > BOROUGH SCHOOLS, churches, offices and public buildings in Wellingborough are being encouraged to take action to help police combat metal theft. These buildings are just some of the main targets for thieves cashing in on a crime trend brought about by scrap metal prices increasing in value several times over. The export value of lead, copper and other metals is encouraging both petty and organised criminals to take advantage and steal anything from manhole covers to copper piping, lead roofing to drainpipes and lead windows to flashing. Chief Constable Adrian Lee of Northamptonshire police, said: “Metal theft is a significant problem, it affects not only the industry and economy but also has wider implications for communities and the neighbourhoods we live in”.
LOOKING GOOD: Sarah Winstanley’s design that impressed Liesl Goodman, Goddess/Elomi Design Manager with Eveden, said: “We feel that Sarah’s outfit fulfils all requirements of the brief set to the students. We like the way Sarah used bra wires to construct a very sculptural piece, and how it is truly a celebration of the female form. Sarah’s outfit is so highly creative, yet wearable. We like how the print works when worn, and her use of colour.”
The police are encouraging both the community and businesses to follow a few simple rules: t #SJFG DPMMFBHVFT BOE GBNJly members to be vigilant and note registrations of suspicious vehicles and to phone 101 (or 999) immediately. Or if they have information on who is committing such crimes phone crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. t 7VMOFSBCMF JUFNT TIPVME be secured, photographed, serial numbers recorded, marked with ‘Smartwater’ and at the very least marked with a phone number. t %JTQMBZ UIF AUIFGU XBSOing signs. t "MTP EPO U FODPVSBHF UIF disposal of scrap by allowing removal by persons not covered by ‘Waste transfer notice’. Anyone concerned about theft should call 101 (or 999), giving the number and description of the vehicle and persons suspicious incident or unsolicited touting.
and there will be stalls and a raffle. On Saturday evening at 7.30pm there will be a concert of organ music and songs, tickets for which are £5 including refreshments. Entry to the church is free and all proceeds will go to the church restoration fund.
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The Third Man Leanne Mape’s story
money.” To add to the council’s woes, a recent District Auditor’s report is highly critical of the council’s handling of the THE INDEPENDENT Police Complaints Commission Kingswood Housing Development, citing “lack of clarity is to be asked to look into how Northamptonshire over invoices,” with payments totalling thousands of Police handled an investigation of allegations that a pounds being made without an invoice, “basic checks Corby woman was the victim of sexual exploitation not operated effectively” and that the council naively and rape by a group of Asian and white men from agreed to “bear the risk related to any overspend in conthe age of eleven. struction or losses incurred should sales receipts not The claims, similar to those surrounding the jailing last meet those anticipated.” As the report succinctly puts it, month of the sex grooming gang of nine Asian men from via lack of diligence and over sight of the project terms the Rochdale area, relate to events which happened over “effectively obliged the council to bankroll the project” 15 years ago. which the district auditor estimates will generate a £2.4 The woman at the centre of the allegations, Leanne million shortfall between “total costs and sales revenue Mape, is now 27 with a young son and in a stable relaand grant income.” tionship. She claims that from the age of 11 to 15 she was The report goes on to censor the council for relying “on the victim of systematic sexual abuse by a number of financial information and cash flow forecasts provided Bangladeshi men and others in Corby during the 1990s. by the project manager. However, given that the council “As an 11 year old I was a very vulnerable young girl. My bears all the risks in the event of non-performance and grandmother died when I was seven and then my paroverspends, there is little incentive for the project manents split up. I didn’t get on with my mother’s new partager to control costs effectively.” ner, so I went to live with my father. That is when I was The district auditor also raised serious questions as to introduced to some Asian men who were friendly with why council members were kept in the dark on “key asmy father,” said Leanne. pects of the scheme” with over £360,000 being handed She added: “At first they were kind to me. One, in particto a marketing company without any evidence of the ular, treated me like I was his daughter. He made me feel service provided and over-paying £24,000 to architects special. But unbeknown to me I was already being without supporting invoices. groomed for sex. I was a very vulnerable and mixed-up Equally worrying are the District Auditor’s comments of eleven year old child from a broken home with a father his review of the council’s management of The Cube and who just didn’t care. I was taken advantage of by men Gateway regeneration projects. He states that throughwho saw me simply as a sex object to be passed around.” out the project financial information was withheld and For the next four years Leanne says she was repeatedly “unfoundedly reckless statements as to cost stability sexually abused by a number of Asian and white men, were being made.” some of whom have become prominent within their In a stinging rebuke, the District Auditor went on to say communities. that the council “had lost control of the project” as far At the age of 14 she reported what was happening to her back as 2007. “Weak political control and alleged intimito the police. “I wondered if the same could possibly dation of senior officers by the (authority’s) Chief Execuhappen to my little sister,” she said. “I gave the police the tive (Chris Mallender, who has now left his position) to names of other girls involved with the group and full deassert his primacy were key factors in the council losing tails of what had happened to me and the names of my control of the project.” The report advised “that the abusers,” she continued, adding that she had been council takes immediate steps to eradicate the culture of placed on the “at risk” list by Social Services but was not fear and intimidation that seems to have taken control of taken into care, remaining with her father. its management affairs.” However, despite the excitement and, given the council’s A medical report at the time by a doctor at Kettering Perhaps, as the Queen is guided round The Cube, counhistory of fiscal mismanagement, questions must be General Hospital states “a history of systematic sexual cillors will seriously reflect on the District Auditor’s asked as to whether today’s jamboree has been properly abuse by a number of individuals over two to three words and, as custodians of ratepayer’s money and intercosted. years.” ests, will, in future, pay greater attention to their fiduciAfter all, The Cube is anything between £12 million and “Over the years I have been let down by a lot of people, ary duties. £33 million over budget --- taking into account the deincluding the police and Social Services. I admit I took sign and safety “flaws,” which must be rectified, and lifedrugs and self-harmed, but I was a young child, mixedlong maintenance. Then there is the guaranteeing of a up and lost, befriended by adults with ulterior motives £60,000 loan to the local football club, granted without and easy pray to being manipulated. council permission and the financial skulduggery at“I have been fighting for justice for a long time, but no tached to the Kingswood Housing development. one in authority appears to care. What upsets me is that THAT OUT of the blue telephone call with an unbeAnd now, for the first time, it can be revealed that some of my abusers have attained prominent positions lievable offer and all that is needed in return is a few ratepayers have lost the chance for the council’s coffers locally and that worries me,” she said. to be swelled by several millions of pounds after a major details, like your bank account information, ignore. Leanne has now set up a local self-help group, We Stand Put the receiver down immediately and forget or, if Together, which meets every week to help other vulnera- plot of land for a new Tesco development at Soothills the “offer-of-a-lifetime” comes in the mail rip it up, ble and frightened girls and young women from any cul- was sold by the council for a paltry £82,031. A subsepronto. quent valuation of the land put a figure of £8 million on tural background. Says Leanne: “From my experiences I know how difficult the plot if it had planning consent and, even without de- Wellingborough Council and Trading Standards are warning that “scammers” have targeted the area offering velopment permission, was valued at around £4 million! it is for a young person to tell someone they are being sexually abused and be believed. It is often very difficult Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 lays down fake lotteries, prize draws, slimming miracles and investment opportunities. that councils are obliged to “achieve best consideration to prove, particularly if the victim is a young girl from a Cllr Peter Morrall, chairman of Wellingborough Commureasonably obtainable in disposing of their property.” It broken or unhappy home and feels she has no one to nity Committee says: “Anyone, of any age, can fall for is unlawful for a local authority to sell off assets at an turn to for support.” under value greater than £2 million without the permis- scams, especially now as too-good-to-be-true and getrich-schemes appeal to people in difficult financial situsion of the Secretary of State. ations. For example, we know there are training scams However, a local authority, in balancing local needs under “wellbeing powers,” can agree undervalue dispos- targeted at people hoping to improve their employment als to encourage regeneration. To prevent distortion and chances but defraud them of all their money. “The scammers will only be stopped if people become discrimination Corby Council, in July 2008, resolved IT’S THE first big royal event after the four day Diaaware of the types of scams that are operating. If you that any property sold at a less than realistic price must mond Jubilee weekend. Today, Her Majesty, the be referred to the council’s senior policy committee. For think something is a scam don’t reply—throw it away, Queen, visits Corby. delete it or hang up.” some inexplicable reason the Soothill sale wasn’t reThe bunting is out, banners hanging from lamp posts Then contact Wellingborough Council, Action Fraud on ferred to the committee and members, apparently, are and two giant television screens have been put in place 0300 123 2040 or Citizens Advice on 08456 040506 and unaware of the multi-million pound loss. so locals can watch and enjoy the Queen tour the intergive them the details. Commented Cllr David Sims, leader of Corby Conservanational swimming pool and the new Civic Centre, The tive Group: “I am not against regeneration, but it is imCube. If you have any issues that you feel need to be ‘aired’ you portant that the council obtains value for money on any Along with the mayor and other dignitaries, the local can email The Third Man on: asset that it sells. While people are losing their jobs loburghers will also be on parade to be presented to HM thethirdman@extranewspapers.co.uk cally it looks as if the council is happily throwing away (21 Labour councillors, four Tories and 3 Lib Dems).
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FACE PAINTING: Madison Buckingham flagged up ROTHWELL: Egg and Spoon Euros 2012 SWEET TOOTH: A minute on the lips... PICNIC TIME: The kids love it
HOT DOG: Raising money is ‘mustard’ TRACTOR BOY: Ryan Jarvis and son Theo SCOUT CAKE STALL: Even the Queen offers a helping hand on the stall RAISING LOLLY: Never miss an opportunity to smile
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EXTRA JUBILEE SCRAPBOOK BRAVING the cold and rain the crowds turned out for the Rothwell Jublilee Party in the Park. With the ongoing Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London adding to the occasion, the event provided a mix of fun, games, music, charity support and competition.
THE BAND PLAYED ON: Rothwell’s Over 60’s Club Band RAISING FUNDS: Amy Turner raising money for Prostate Cancer appeal CITY GENT: On my way to the City I thought I’d have my face painted and sit on the grass ICE CREAM FACES: And the kids too THE GUIDES AND BROWNIES: Lord Baden Powel would be proud
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EXTRA ALE & SCRATCHINGS on Father’s Day Two dapper gents. One chesterfield sofa. And a shared penchant for ruby red English ales, the odd packet of pork scratchings and the finest slice of Neapolitan pizza. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a tall drink and let’s share the often indecipherable musings of the modern man. IT’S FAIR TO SAY we live in times of technological wonderment. In this age of internet and iPhone, even the once dreaded task of shopping, for us bloke folk at least, has never been more pleasurable. The modern man can browse through cyber superstores that are blissfully queue free for 24 hours every day. And all this from the comfort of your own chesterfield, whilst still in your dressing gown, or less even, should the mood so take you. Being the self styled couch commentators that we are, this brand of shopping holds a certain appeal. Although fully clothed of course, normally in tweed. That reminded us we had to do a bit of shopping for Father’s Day, so we flipped our laptop lids, stabbed our delightfully buffed and polished digits at the usual buttons but oddly we got no response. The god of Google was not smiling on us that day. Alas overnight there was a spike in the wholesale price of aluminium and as such a febrile den of news-savvy ‘metallurgical re-appropriators’ (as is the politically correct term for thieving scallywags), managed to run off with
most of the local phone mast, thus rendering all internet connection abruptly disabled. So we were forced out into the high street, which sadly has gone the way of Woolies. It turns out that the greater problem is not what to buy, but where to buy it. There were admittedly still some shops dotted amongst the vacant lots, and they would have been fine if we’d have wanted to buy our dear pa a burger, bookie slip or some bargain booze as a token of our affections. With it we headed into the last bastion of Euro wonderment, the coffee house. After a little toing and froing, and a smattering of sign language, we secured our order of authentic Italian coffee in a Spanish titled Grande cup, by a rather pretty Latvian girl. And as we sat at our table with free wireless that also didn’t work, we once again started thinking. Why can’t we have a Man Mal - an entire shopping enclave designed exclusively with masculine needs in mind? The very thought of the shops it might contain got our hearts racing. Or maybe it was the Italian caffeine, or the Latvian girl reaching down to get more milk out the fridge. Shopping for shoes is a perennial pain
in the plimsoll for any man, so how about the Shoeshi Bar? Imagine shopping for your foot wares sitting at the Sushi style conveyor belt, sipping a delightfully hoppy little number whilst an array of loafers, brogues and hush puppies ream before your very eyes. Or then there’s Man-a-cure. No, not a nail bar but a pharmacy strictly for men where you can blissfully browse amongst Tampax-free shelves for the man flu vaccine, beer belly reduction cream and patented ‘Hangover: OVER!’ tablets. But let’s not forget the Make Up Store, where you go to buy presents to make up
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with the missus after you have committed a cardinal sin and the outlook is bleak. The products here are graded by severity of offence. Gifts needed to atone for arriving late home from the pub would, for example, be in aisle 1. Inappropriate texting, aisle 2. Inappropriate liaison, aisle 3. It’s the perfect place to reprieve you of your sins, and afford the dog his bed back. Or if you’re not sure what to buy then why not peruse the wonders of the Mantique Boutique; a dazzling array of blokebased curios, vintage weaponry and movie memorabilia. Browse amongst a selection of the intriguing and bizarre, with the proprietor being none other than Sean Connery. You could pick up a nifty little Bond gadget, as used in Goldfinger, for the bargain price of sheven poundsh and sheventy sheven pensh. Of course there would be the Relaxation Zone, as even shopping in the Man Mal would become tiring for any self respecting chap. Here there would be a ‘state of the art’ games arcade, all dutifully paid for with parking revenues, several bars and a giant interweaving roller coaster in place of escalators. Anyway our dreaming subsided as the last wash of coffee disappeared from our cups, and an even better idea ensured. An hour later we reconvened in the local pub, parental company in tow, for a few fine ales and a chat about the state of things with the old boys. Turns out that the best gift that we could give this Father’s Day is some free time. Rather handy in the age of austerity.
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday 17th June many of us are wracking our brains as to what dads really want this Father’s Day. Old Spice again? War and Peace for the third time – and aren’t the other two gathering dust? From Geek Dad to Chic Dad and quite frankly Still a Big Kid Dad. We’ve rooted out some ideas that are available from top high street, online and catalogue retailers.
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Campaign calls for safer wheelchair access Disabled Motoring UK is gearing up to campaign for a change in legislation that will improve the safety of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). The charity believes it is a moral and human right for people who travel in a wheelchair to be able to purchase a converted vehicle that has been properly tested and is as safe as the original car. The ‘No Compromises!’ safety campaign will urge buyers of wheelchair accessible cars to demand sled testing certificates – the only way to check a vehicle is as safe as possible. The campaign will also seek to change legislation so that only ‘sled tested’ vehicles can be sold. Worryingly, the industry has seen up to 50 per cent of conversions that have passed other less significant tests fail the vital sled test. A sled test is similar to the crash testing seen on TV - a dummy is strapped into a wheelchair within the car, which is then put through head-on collisions to check that both the belts and their fixings are strong enough to withstand a real-life accident and keep the wheelchair user secure.
so that people don’t unknowingly purchase unsafe vehicles. Alongside this we will be educating people to make sure they ask the right questions before purchasing a converted car.” Constables Mobility’s Constables Mobility Managing Director David Constable, one of the experts supporting the campaign, explains: “People who travel in wheelchairs have a right to a vehicle that has been properly tested so they are as safe as possible in the event of an accident. I strongly believe that all companies who convert cars should only be allowed to sell them if they have been successfully tested after conversion – including being sled tested - so the vehicle meets and exceeds the latest European safety standards. It’s a moral and human right to have a car that has been converted safely.”
The reason testing is so vital after conversion to a wheelchair accessible vehicle is because converting a car is a complex process involving significant structural changes to the vehicle such as lowering the floor. If this is not done properly, and by experts, the car may be unsafe.
From 29 April 2012, wheelchair accessible vehicles have to meet both the European standard for the car before it is converted and pass additional tests which check the changes made during the conversion process. However, not every conversion will have passed the same tests and it doesn’t guarantee that sled testing has been carried out.
Helen Dolphin, Director of Policy and Campaigns for Disabled Motoring UK Disabled Motoring, said: “It is amazing that vehicles are being sold that may not be safe for the drivers and wheelchair users and we feel strongly that this must stop. We will be calling on the Government to change legislation
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Company car drivers call for better roads Company car drivers want to see more money going into improving roads as the twenty-fourth annual RAC Report on Motoring¹ reveals that 85% of company car drivers do not think taxes are sufficiently reinvested in local roads. The Report also highlights that one third (33%) would support more toll roads to ease rising congestion. The Report into UK motoring behaviour and attitudes reveals frustrations at travel delays are a key concern for company car drivers who want solutions to the issues they face on the roads. Over 70% of respondents said that congestion is getting worse and three quarters (73%) want targeted improvements to local roads to relieve bottlenecks. The Report also shows that business drivers aren’t afraid to put their foot down and see speeding as a lesser crime than their private motoring counterparts. Nearly nine in ten (87%) company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, compared with less than two thirds (61%) of private motorists. It is no surprise then that business drivers are also more likely to favour no penalty for minor speeding offences - 38% of company car drivers are against speeding fines, versus 29% of private motorists. In addition, nearly three-quarters of company car drivers support different speed limits on similar classes of roads, reflecting the desire of business drivers to get where they need to go, fast. David Bizley, RAC technical director, said: “We recognise that company car drivers are under huge pressure to complete each journey as quickly and efficiently as possible, so the importance of maintaining roads to a high standard and speed restrictions are all key issues for those who drive for business.” “However, it is worrying that such a high number of company car drivers are breaking speed limits and view this as somehow less serious than other motoring offences. Good business must not come at the expense of road safety. “Helping business to keep moving safely is why we welcome the Government consultation on raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph. However, it is important that the limit is raised only on those stretches of motorway where it is appropriate to do so – not all motorways are sufficiently modern
motorists, however they are still feeling the pinch. Nearly half (48%) say they will have to cut down on the amount they drive if fuel prices continue to increase and have admitted to changing their driving style to conserve fuel (49%). As a result of these findings, the RAC is calling on Government to scrap the planned rise in fuel duty in August at a time when drivers are being hit by record fuel prices and are struggling to cope with the impact of high Satellite TV 5x2_Layout 1 30/04/2012 14:37 Page motoring costs. CONGESTION: Going nowhere. or well-designed to handle higher speeds at present. The RAC is also calling for more effective enforcement of speed limits to ensure 90mph does not become the new de facto limit.” Despite flouting speed limits, company car drivers are the least likely of all motorist groups polled by the RAC to take drugs and drive. The requirement by many employers that their drivers have a clean licence may explain why just 1% of company drivers say they have driven under the influence of drugs - 4% lower than the average figure across all motoring groups. The rising cost of motoring is shown to affect company car drivers less than other
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thank you and congratulations to all involved in the organisation of each of these massively successful events. Once again the community spirit of Weldon, Gretton and Priors Hall has really shone through. Cllr Rob McKellar Corby Dear..EXTRA The days of Jubilee celebrations we have just had brought home to us all how important the monarchy is. What a sight is was seeing the Queen and her family being cheered on at each step of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, even though the Queen was visibly upset after her husband was taken ill after the regatta, she maintained her dignity throughout even forcing a smile when the awful Annie Lennox crucified her own song at the concert, and William and Kate dancing along to the music. People all over the world must have wished they too could have such heritage, Long Live the Queen. Jonathon Bywater Kettering
Dear..EXTRA The campaign to help scrap VAT on fuel for the air ambulance service is gathering pace. Indeed, my mail bag and Tweets I get on the subject illustrate just how close this appeal is to many peoples’ hearts. The number of signatures on the e-petition on cutting VAT for this valuable service now shows the incredible figure of nearly 149,000. So, well done so far to your readers for getting this important issue placed on the agenda – now let’s try and hit the 150,000 mark and keep the pressure on. The Air Ambulance is a vital part of our emergency services. Last year alone it carried out more than 19,000 missions. Your help will save more lives. Thank you. The petition can be found at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/29349 Yours sincerely, Derek Clark MEP East Midlands Dear..EXTRA Nene Valley Community Action offers a volunteering brokerage service in Wellingborough for people looking for volunteer placements. They currently have a wide range of opportunities available from Administration to Youth Work with everything in between. How about a placement that involves art, befriending, catering, driving, gardening, retail, training or trustee-
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Amazing but true. Eighty percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra. But why? As busy women we rarely take time out for ourselves. We dutifully have lil ones feet measured at regular intervals, arrange dentist and optician appointments for all, flea treatments for the pets and just buy new underwear when the old falls to bits, or we can’t breathe properly any longer. Famous comedienne Sarah Millican names that ‘taking the bra off at the end of the day’ action as BRT ( bra removal time ) and makes lots of noises in her act to demonstrate the relief in doing so, from twang to crash!! Any fans of Gok Wan will know that shameful moment when he steals a peek in the underwear drawer-how
many shades of grey are there? Therapy for me is sorting the drawer out, that brief ( pun intended ) but sweet moment when order descends, the matching is matched, the grey is evicted and the ridiculous (too small, too cheeky or worse ) tucked away for an more optimistic day. But how many of us suffer from aching shoulders and bad backs. This could be caused by a badly fitting bra. Mastitis and blocked milk ducts when breastfeeding can also be caused by too tight a fit. Any weight change of half a stone either way needs a refit! In the six years that I have been fitting only a handful ( not meant to be a pun but...) have been wearing the right size. Shocking, no just another example of
mums putting others before themselves. Ladies-save your back, your posture and your shape, get measured now! You deserve it. Clare Szurek, mother of three, owner of mocha-mama. The cafe for expectant and new parents and supplier of standard, nursing, nursing and sports bras. www.mocha-mama.co.uk mail@mocha-mama.co.uk *Just to advise mocha-mama won the #sbs award (small business Sunday )this week given by Theo Paphitis ( of Dragons Den fame ) this tops off nicely the Northants Entrepreneur of month award from Nigel Botterills Entrepreneurs circle. Go girl!
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SUDOKU Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9. if you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
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EXTRA BRAINTEASERS 1. Two men are in a desert. They both have packs on. One of the guys is dead. The guy who is alive has his pack open, the guy who is dead has his pack closed. What is in the pack? 2. What is it that is deaf, dumb and blind and always tells the truth? Answer below the crossword solution.
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7) Crippled bird for an ineffective business (4, 4)
1) Confusion of mental perception (4) 2) Fasten before setting off (4, 4)
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3) Tow a ship with a pull of war (3)
9) Small-minded about the office cash (5)
4) Certainly a heavenly azure shade (3, 4)
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5) Mix-up in the officers’ dining room (4)
11) Departing salutation, perhaps to god (5) 13) Residentially convenient for the commuters (7)
6) Collection of different kinds and qualities (5, 3) 12) Maybe naive and ineffective, but always earnest reformer (2-6)
16) Arouse public feeling against a cause (7)
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15) Case for the diplomatic worker (7)
18) Given permission to begin the project (2, 5) 20) Donation to spend for a particular purpose (5) 23) Players of the game (4) 24) Just the place to visit to refresh those parts (8)
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Seagrave House care home in Corby, is a brand new, purpose built care home. We are seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager for an immediate start. The applicant MUST be an RGN with a strong clinical background in working in the Care Home sector. The salary will be excellent with good career opportunities. For more details contact
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01536 270400 GROUP LEADER A vacancy has arisen within our highly regarded client for a Production Group Leader. The ideal candidate will have experience in: The Automotive Industry, preferably 1st Tier Robotic Welding Production, Motivation and Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing For more details of this exciting post contact
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Northamptonshire are looking to strengthen their Workshop team by recruiting a Workshop Technician. The successful Workshop Technician will need the ability to demonstrate strong carpentry skills, duties will include structure/bodywork repair or refit, as well as interiors. Measuring and cutting MDF to fit. Operating Bench Saws, Polishing Machinery and Hand Tools. Paint spraying bodywork when needed.
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Currently recruiting for 3 Advertising Sales Executives for the local area Kettering, Corby & Wellingborough. One of the Sales Executives will be the Cluster Manager and will manage the team locally. Cluster Manager - Managing a small team of 2 ad sales people 26k plus car and commission and expenses. Advertising Sales Executives. Up to 22k plus car and commission and expenses.
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13 June, 2012
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Sous Chef for Northamptonshire’s Finest Restaurant to assist New Head Chef. Exciting opportunity not only to work with a New Head Chef but also for a highly reputable company that is massively reviewed. We are talking Mr & Mrs Smith, Alastair Sawday, Rosette Winning, Good Food Guide and the rest. Superb chance for a Sous Chef to assist a New Head Chef make their mark on the company as well as the town. Within easy driving distance of Kettering and Peterborough this is a chance of a life time. For more details contact-
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Volunteers get down to the business of sport
Teams invited for Northamptonshire corporate sports event > CORPORATE GAMES
WELLY 5: If you are over 15 why not enter
> ROAD RACE WELLINGBOROUGH and District Athletics Club will be holding its annual Wellingborough 5 on July 29. Established in 1998, the race is part of the Northamptonshire Athletics Association’s Northamptonshire Road Race League. The Wellingborough 5K is a flat route, with a good chance of a personal best, along the Mad Mile from Old Grammarians Sports Club, which is the start and finish point. Categories include Senior Men, Vet 40, 50 and 60, Senior Female and Vet 35, 45 and 55. There will also be UKA Affiliated Team first and second prize in both men’s and women’s categories.
Minimum entry age is 15 years on the day of the race, entries are accepted on the day until 10am, but please be aware that there is a limit of 400 entries. All race chips and numbers are to be collected on the day of the race at the Headquarters. Online entries at Runners World or download a form from the website www.wdac.org.uk/wellingborough5-race before sending it to Race Director, Graham Bayes, 43 Holmes Avenue, Raunds, NN9 6SZ. Closing date for postal entries is Thursday July 19. Entry fees are Affiliated: £10 (£12 on the day) Unaffiliated £12 (£14 on the day) Please make cheques payable to Wellingborough & District A.C.
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SPORT and business get the chance to mix when companies put willing volunteers forward for the Northants Corporate Games’ 20 Companies: 12 Events challenge. Northamptonshire Sport and its partners are challenging companies in the county to enter a team into the games, which will see up to 20 companies compete in 12 events. Events include archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, fencing, football, golf, hockey, sailing, table tennis, touch rugby and volleyball. Participants don’t have to be experts as each session is run by the respective sport’s Governing Body and local clubs. Coaches will guide groups through the rules and help them plan their tactics.
Jo Danvers, Northamptonshire Sport Partnership said “We are looking for people who either already enjoy these sports or would like to try something new. It will be a great team building opportunity and a chance to have some fun. You never know, we might discover a new Ben Ainslie or Jessica Ennis.” 20 Companies: 12 Events, which started earlier this month, is open to all Northamptonshire workplaces, with the target of at least 20 companies taking part in as many sports as they choose. There is a charge from £20 upwards for each team, depending on how many sports they decide to try. For further information, visit www. northamptonshiresport.org/ whats- on/20 -12- corporatesports or to enter a team,
contact Jo Danvers on 01604 366254. The events include: Archery Weds 20 June 6-9pm Teams of 4 Wellingborough Athletics Weds 18 July 6.30pm onwards Teams of 5 Northampton Badminton Sunday 24 June 11am-4pm Teams of 6 Northampton Fencing Tuesday 26 June 7pm-10pm Teams of 3 Towcester Football Friday 20 July 6.30pm-9.30pm 5-a-side Northampton Golf Friday 6 July 3pm onwards Teams of 4 Staverton Sailing Thursday 19 July 6pm–8pm Teams of 6 Pitsford Table Tennis Monday 2 July 6.30pm – 9pm Teams of 3 Wellingborough Touch Rugby Saturday 28 July 12-4pm 6-a-side Northampton
Seconds unsettled early > CRICKET HIGHAM Ferrers Second XI came up against a Kettering CC side looking for their first win of the season. The opening batsmen were unsettled early on when Richard Mitcham started proceedings with a head-high beamer before following it up with a corker that Rob Smith could only edge to Richard Clark, who took a fabulous one handed catch to give Kettering the early breakthrough. Aled David, bowling, building pressure that eventually led to a run-out. Higham batsmen Jonathan Hardwick and Daniel Vaughan then launched a rearguard action, before Lee Sims removed Hardwick. Andrew Mooney threatened to cut loose with some booming cuts and pulls, until Sims bowled a yorker that saw him lose his wicket. Higham skipper Vaughan had looked rock solid throughout this period, but some inspired bowling by Milan Castka accounted for both him and Richard Downes in quick succession.
Sims was in the midst of his best spell for some time, picking up a further two wickets. Castka trapped Jamie Russell lbw, before Sims and Aled David accounted for Majid Haidery and Gulab Khan, leaving Grant Bailey not out on 8. Adam Spencer and Glen Latham started cautiously against some testing bowling. The score had reached 22 before Latham was trapped in front for 9 by Jamie Russell. Matt Earl flayed three quick boundaries before being cleaned up for 14 by Talal Amjad, and Phil Coward made 5 before playing over a full toss from Russell. When David suffered a similar fate, the home side sniffed a chance. Thankfully Spencer played an innings that combined stoicism and luck. Young Ben Latham showed a cool head, playing the situation perfectly with patience and skill, and ensuring there were no major alarms as the target got closer. With 7 still needed, Adam’s long vigil came to an end on 58 as a pearler from Rob Smith took out his off stump. However he barely had time to take off his pads before Richard Clark had finished the job.
Fight night comes to Nene Park > MARTIAL ARTS EUROPE’S Biggest Amateur Fight Night, the first outdoor MMA event, is to be held at Nene Park in Irthlingborough on Saturday August 18. Promoted as a Massive Event by MMA Battle Arena this International Mixed Martial Arts show has a fight card of 20 bouts, containing
not only internationals but also a number British Championships. With a full pre-fight show including rock bands, dance troups and martial arts displays, Europe’s biggest amateur fight night promises to be a great family event. Tickets are £20, for more information or to buy tickets, contact the office on 01536 515161 or visit info@mmabattlearena.co.uk