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A PIONERING local youth employment project is celebrating placing 100 young people into paid, full-time employment across the area by sending life-saving aid to one of the world’s most at risk areas.

‘Wise Up for Work’ (WUfW) offers young people aged 18-24 the opportunity to learn skills that local employers need, along with a strong work ethic.

Paul Glass, founder of the WUfW project, said: “Since we opened our doors last year, we’ve placed an incredible 100 young people into full time work and that’s a figure that’s unrivalled anywhere in the country.”

And to celebrate this achievement, WUFW is sending off a container of food, blankets and medical supplies to Kazakhstan from their warehouse training facility in Wellingborough. Boxes of aid are being packed and loaded into the container by WUfW trainees as part of their warehousing training.

The shipment includes food supplied by national aid charity Feed the Hungry UK, medical supplies provided by the Wellingborough-based Phoenix Resource Centre, and clothing and blankets from local volunteer groups.

Paul added: “Supporting Feed the Hungry UK has provided our trainees with the opportunity to put their warehousing, packing, loading and forklift skills into practice while making a valuable contribution to the world around them. We’re honoured to be VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION: Wise Up for Work warehouse manager Stuart McLean (front left) and WUfW trainees at their Wellingborough warehouse training able to help out.” centre, packing boxes of aid for Kazakhstan. Picture by Pete Bowman.

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LOCAL THIS poem was sent in by 11-year-old Milo, who claims to be a very talented terrier; one that can type, send emails to newspapers and create rhyme in order to complain about noise over Northamptonshire last week!

Remember, remember the fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot.

Adults and children mark this tradition, But I for one do not.

Shaking and barking – no time for larking I can’t understand human pleasure In setting on fire a guy on a pyre It’s madness surely, not leisure!

Remember instead, our panic and dread; November makes small dogs quiver.

So next time don’t turn to ash your hard-earned cash Throw those nasty, frightening, bangy things in the river!

Well, we’re not sure it scans too well at the end, but it’s not bad for a dog and he makes the point that our pastimes are not always fun for animals. He’s probably looking forward to his Christmas treats though! Have you any similarly talented pets that would like to write in?

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MEMBERS of a church in Corby have been busy moving premises over the last few weeks – but not of their own accord.

The Corby Spiritualist Church was given just one hour’s notice to quit the premises it had moved into only a few weeks earlier. Rev Lynette Foster said: “Everyone had to rush about moving cups and saucers and church equipment and so on, storing them at people’s homes. The church

had only just moved there from the St John’s Ambulance centre in Corby.”

The spiritualist church rented the premises at the Lithuanian Church in the community centre in Stuart Road at the beginning of October and had a verbal agreement with the then owners to pay £30 per service – on two Sundays a month.

But the premises then changed hands and all the groups meeting there were given sudden notice to quit.

Church member Peter Jackson said: “We went to pay the rent and were told by the caretaker who used to take the bookings that someone else was now to be in charge as the premises had new owners. One of the other groups that was meeting there – a troupe of dancers – then found that the locks had been changed.”

Happily, the church has now found new premises at the Autumn Centre in Counts Farm Road, Corby (NN18 8BH) and will be open for services on the first and third Sundays (from 3pm) as usual.

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RAISING MONEY: Pictured with the cheque for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance service are, from left, deputy mayor’s consort Mrs Goult and her sister-in-law, the deputy mayor of Corby Cllr Lucy Goult; Rev Keith Foster (vice-president and treasurer of the OWL multi-faith ministry); Rev Lynette Foster (president of the OWL multi-faith ministry) and Christine Binns, president of the Corby Spiritualist church. Photo by Jim McAlwane.

Tackling town parking POLICE in Kettering are working with Kettering Borough Council to tackle persistent parking issues in and around the town centre.

They are currently using a range of tactics to deal with illegal and inappropriate parking, including issuing tickets and giving people advice.

Inspector Richard Tall said: “We are working closely with Kettering Borough Council, which has ambitious development plans for the town centre.

“The aim is to make it a familyfriendly place where people can move around without having to dodge around cars parked inappropriately or having cars

drive past in what should mainly be a pedestrian area.

“We are supporting this by issuing tickets to motorists who park their cars illegally or drive in an anti-social way through the town centre.

“I urge people driving into the town to think about their driving, how and where they park and make sure they leave their vehicles in a safe and appropriate place.

“A fixed penalty notice issued by police can cost the owner up to £30. And, if they challenge the ticket and it’s upheld by the court, that means £85 costs, too.

“It is in everyone’s interest to park legally and responsibly.”

Festive fair will aid charity KETTERING-based charity KCU will be holding its Christmas Fair this year on Saturday November 29 in the Cornmarket Hall in London Road.

Admission is free and refreshments will be available for the duration of the fair, which opens at 10am and closes at 2pm.

Many local charities and organisations have stalls and will be selling Christmas products for their own fundraising. These include KCU itself, Cransley Hospice, Accommodation Concern, People First, The Samaritans, Arthritis Care, Mind, Kettering Children’s Holiday, The Boys Brigade and more.

A large and diverse variety of gifts and seasonal sundries will be on sale, including jewellery, bric-a-brac, cards, decorations, books , toys and dhome-made cakes.

This is an ideal opportunity to find that unique or special item at prices that won’t break the bank while also helping a local good cause.

Neighbours are raided TWO houses in Islip were raided by thieves, who took electrical items, money and jewellery.

The properties in Nene View were broken into sometime between 8am on Saturday October 25 and 6.45pm on Monday October 27.

Items stolen included a large television, which officers believe was removed from the house concealed under a bed sheet.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about the breakins, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

CORBY Spiritualist Church, together with the town’s deputy mayor and her consort, have presented a cheque for £200 to the local air ambulance service.

Also in attendance at the presentation were members of the OWL multi-faith ministry, based at Syston, which donates funds to charities near to church members’ homes.

The Corby church was formed during the 1950s, when a small group of people got together to form the Corby Spiritualist Church, then located near Kelvin Grove and featuring a flower garden of remembrance.

One church member, Peter Jackson, explained the background: “Among the key people behind the founding of the church were Mr and Mrs Kinnear, Mrs Hughes and Charles and Jesse Howard.

Mr Kinnear completed the electrical work for the new building and his son, Dick, and daughter-in-law, Maureen, were in regular attendance at church services.

“Mrs Gladys Dodds was resident medium, followed by Olive Houghton and Mrs Newby.

Mrs Ross – who was a justice of the peace – helped with the church’s movement in 1957, and would take along her daughter Margaret to special services.

Jean Mackie and her friend Cynthia made the teas. Tom Hunter attended by himself, as his invalid wife was unable to leave their home. Cath White and Tom Hunter helped run the church.

“Irene Hicks met Tom Hunter in 1981 and discovered he went to the Corby Spiritalist Church.

Because of Tom’s influence, Irene attended her first service.

When Irene and Bill Hicks were married in 1982, Tom and Cath White gave them a blessing.

“When the church organ was purchased in the same year, Irene kept her promise to be the organist. Thirty-two years later, in 2014, Irene is still providing the church with its organ sound, which provides peace and harmony for all who attended services.

“Olga – a member since 1966, is still a member today, as is Kath Curran and Jim Gillespie.”

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Success and remembrance for cadets LAST weekend was a weekend of remembrance and sporting achievement for Cadets from 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

On Saturday, the cadets joined the local Army Cadet

Force (ACF) units and the Royal British Legion in Corby Town Centre to collect for the Poppy Appeal 2014. This is the second weekend the cadets have collected in the town centre and they have already

Assaulted in early hours

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Carrington Street, Kettering, in the early hours of Sunday November 2.

The incident happened between 2.30am and 2.45am. The victim, a 19-year-old man, was with a friend, when a man ran up behind him and punched him in the face.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

Twin towns hold meeting

THE Kettering/Lahnstein Twinnng Association will be holding its annual meeting in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, from 7.30pm on Thursday November 20.

All are warmly invited to attend to hear news from the German twin town on the beautiful River Rhine.

A raffle will be held with proceeds going to Cransley Hospice, and light refreshments will be available.

Join RBL friends for lunch

RUSHDEN’S Royal British Legion branch is holding a Friendship Group Christmas Lunch at 11.45am on Monday December 8 at the Rushden Football and Social Club, Hayden Road.

An open invitation is extended to all branch members and non-members. To attend, please call Ann on: 01933 356075.

Did you see man assaulted?

A MAN aged 25 was assaulted in Queens Square, Corby town centre, at 1.15pm on Sunday October 26 and police are calling for witnesses to come forward as there were lots of people in the area at the time.

The victim was taken to hospital with facial injuries as a result of the incident. Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Theatre group raises funds

KOS Musical Theatre Company will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday November 23 at The Ise Lodge Community Centre, St Vincent’s Avenue, Kettering from 10am until 4pm. Admission is 50p.

There will a display from local craft workers selling their hand made goods. Light refreshments will be available including hot bacon rolls, toasted teacakes, mince pies, mulled wine, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

Fence set alight with petrol

PETROL was used to set fire to a garden fence in a Corby street between 3.50am and 4.05am on Monday October 27 in Dorking Walk.

A wheelie bin close to the fence was also damaged by the fire – which was the third arson incident in the area in the past year.

Witnesses, or anyone who knows anything about any of these incidents, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555111.

Indecent exposure

A MAN indecently exposed himself to a woman who was walking along an alleyway between Bamburg Close and Greatfolds Road, Corby, on Wednesday October 29.

He was white, in his early 20s, with very long dark hair, unkempt, wearing jeans and carrying a can of beer or larger.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may recognise his description.

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

managed to raise more than £1,000.

One shopper, an exAirman who served during the Second World War, said: “The Air Cadets are very smart and well-disciplined and are a credit to Corby and the Air Training Corps.”

Sunday was an early start for the cadets as one group departed for London with 1084 (Market Harborough) Squadron to visit the Imperial War Museum and the Tower of London Poppies and two cadets set off to RAF Wyton to represent South and East Midlands Wing in the Open Netball Competition.

It was a day for remembering and also a day for sporting success. Both groups really enjoyed the day and the netball team came home with a silver medal for their outstanding

BUSY WEEKEND FOR CADETS: Pictured collecting for the Poppy Appeal and, left, the netball team claimed silver. have shown dedication, efforts.

Flight Lieutenant teamwork and community Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T), spirit over this weekend, Commanding Officer of typifying the aims of the 422 (Corby) Squadron Air Cadet Organisation Royal Air Force Air and I couldn’t be more Cadets said: “The cadets proud of them.”

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Friends group needs donations to complete sensory project

TWO years ago, the Friends of Coronation Park group in Corby sat down to talk about improvements to the park. One of the group, events organiser Susan Lowe, suggested the former sensory garden should be reinstated, especially for people with disabilities of all kinds to enjoy.

She said: “Ask any of the older people in Corby about the Coronation Park, and they will immediately refer to the sensory garden. But it had been left to go to rack and ruin due to lack of council funds – we thought it was time

A COUPLE from Wellingborough have been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, after fraudulently claiming more than £40,000 in benefits.

Sarah Patel (32) of The Banks, Wellingborough, said she had separated from her husband and was living as a single parent when she claimed the benefits.

Mrs Patel was claiming income support, jobseeker’s allowance, housing benefit, council tax benefit and rent allowance.

An investigation into the claims was started when information was received that her husband Dharmesh Patel was living with her and that the property she was claiming rent allowance for belonged to him.

The investigation, carried out jointly by the Department of Work and Pensions and Wellingborough Council, discovered that Mr and Mrs Patel were living together and the rent allowance Mrs Patel was receiving was being transferred from her own bank account into one in her husband’s name.

Mr and Mrs Patel were both interviewed by fraud investigators and it was also discovered that a housing benefit claim made by Mr Patel, prior to the time the couple alleged to have separated, was also false.

Both were later charged to appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court.

Sarah Patel pleaded guilty to seven offences with a view to obtaining

benefit – one of dishonestly furnishing an income support claim form; one of dishonestly furnishing a jobseeker’s allowance claim form; three of dishonestly furnishing housing and council tax benefit claim forms, one of dishonestly furnishing a proof of rent letter; and one of dishonestly furnishing a proof of rent form.

Dharmesh Patel pleaded guilty to six offences – one each of dishonestly furnishing a housing and council tax benefit claim form, dishonestly furnishing a rent book and dishonestly allowing an income support claim form to be furnished; and three of dishonestly allowing housing and council tax benefit claim forms to be furnished.

On Monday November 3, Mr and Mrs Patel appeared in court and were given identical sentences of six months in prison for each offence, to run concurrently and suspended for two years. They were both also ordered to undertake 300 hours of unpaid work each, attend a three month supervisory order and pay £300 costs and a £80 victim surcharge.

Sarah Patel had fraudulently claimed £20,247.01 housing benefit and £2,137.27 council tax benefit, £11,921.62 income support and £103.43 jobseekers allowance. Dharmesh Patel had fraudulently claimed £6,115.26 housing benefit. The total was £40,861.18. Full recovery of the overpayments is being sought.

Couple sentenced for £40k fraud

Tea event will be a time to remember

THE Mayor of Corby, Anthony Dady, is inviting the relatives of local soldiers who died serving in WWI to a time of remembrance at the Corby Old Village War Memorial and St John the Baptist Church.

Cllr Dady will host a World War I Relatives’ Tea Event on Saturday, November 15, from 2pm where any relatives of servicemen/women of the First World War can come along for a moment of remembrance at the War Memorial followed by tea in the hall of St John the Baptist Church. There will also be a WWI display from the Corby Heritage Centre and wartime songs

from Corby’s Co-op Choir. The event is free but any donations given will go to the mayor’s chosen charities – Foodbank, Corby Street Pastors and the Lighthouse Drop-in Centre.

Cllr Dady said: “Anyone who has relatives who died in the First World War, from Corby or its surrounding villages, is most welcome to attend this event and remember those who fought for our country all of those years ago.

“It will be a touching way to prove that these heroes have not and will not be forgotten and I would love to see some of the relatives on the afternoon for a time of remembrance.”

to bring it back to life.”

The group set up a sub-committee to organise the rebirth of the garden and chairman Mrs Lowe decided to apply for lottery funding.

She said: “It took ages but we sat down and applied for funds from the Lottery’s People’s Millions – and were amazed to get £50,000! I would like to thank all those who voted for us; we were surprised to get through.”

Now that money has been spent on a garden design by Out of Space and landscaping by Josh Jupp – both Northampton-based. Mrs Lowe added: “My sub-committee partner and sonin-law, David Shaw, and I did try to get more local contractors to take the work, but without success.”

The mayor and fellow councillors will be looking round the councilowned garden on Saturday November 15 – and on Monday 17th, it will be open for local people to go along and take a look at the progress made so far. Susan added: “We have used all the money getting the area ready for planting – all the ground work has now been done; the pathways have been made wide enough for wheelchair access and there are musical wooden chimes for children with disabilities to play.

“The whole area has been designed for people with disabilities of all kinds and of all ages. The idea is to plant it up in the spring with touch and smell in mind – so all donations are now welcome to help buy those sorts of plants. We also need seating and donations would be very welcome for that, too. We can then have an official opening in the spring.”

To complete the garden, the Friends of Coronation Park now need your help!

Contact Susan by email if you can make donations to bring a garden of delights back to life. Email: mrssusanlowe@ msn.com

Attackers broke teeth

KETTERING police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in the early hours of Saturday November 1.

A group of people assaulted a man and woman, both aged 18, in Market Street.

The victims sustained bruising and broken teeth and the offenders left the scene via Horsemarket.

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

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Batesy’s beat to be 26 Be a good neighbour: watch out for con artists miles long PC Liam Bates, affectionately known as ‘Batesy’, will be running the London Marathon in 2015 on behalf of Cransley Hospice in Kettering.

PC Bates said “I have supported the hospice for a number of years in recognition of the support my family have recently received in a time of need. I am looking to raise as much money as possible to support the hospice while dragging myself 26 miles around London.

“Cransley Hospice itself is mainly reliant on donations and fundraising to provide specialist and reassuring care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses.”

To support PC Bates’ fundraising efforts, visit: http:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ LiamBates. All donations will LONG LEGS OF THE LAW: PC Liam go directly to Cransley Hospice. Bates in training for 2015.

Carry on winter coaching!

NEARLY 60 passengers enjoyed an autumn WonderWeekend in North Wales last month in the latest of the not-for-profit trips run by Wondertours Community Transport.

Organiser David Fursdon of Gretton said: “It was a successful break enjoyed by everyone. The penultimate day trip of 2014 is to Derby on Saturday, November 15, for a ‘do as you please’ day out there. Due to demand, two coaches have been booked taking 110 passengers. The final excursion of the year is heading to Birmingham on December 6 to coincide with the German Christmas Market – again, two coaches are being laid on. For seat availability please call me or text on: 07790 197220.”

Coach pick-up points are Gretton Village Hall, Weldon Londis Store, Weldon Furniture Shop, Corby Jamb, Corby Stuart House and Kettering Telford Lodge. Information folders and maps are provided so everyone makes the most of their time, David added.

PEOPLE in Northamptonshire are being urged to look out for rogue doorstep traders preying on elderly and vulnerable neighbours.

With as many as 170,000 incidents of doorstep crime being reported nationally every year, the Good Neighbours Stop Rogue Traders campaign this month, which is backed

by Northamptonshire County Council’s Trading Standards team, encourages neighbours, friends, families and carers to help discourage rogue traders.

These traders often cold call and offer to carry out repairs which are poor quality, unnecessary and charged at extortionate prices, sometimes even driving the victim to the bank to withdraw money or threatening them.

Cllr André González de Savage, county council cabinet member for strategic infrastructure, economic growth and public protection, said: “This campaign links in with the

Man assaulted in alleyway

A GANG of men tried to steal a man’s wallet and phone during an assault in an alleyway in Corby.

The 21-year-old man was walking between Sheffield Walk and Gainsborough Road sometime between 10.30pm and 11pm on Friday October 17, when he was set upon by a group of men wearing hooded tops.

They tried to rob him but were disturbed and left emptyhanded.

If you know anything about the incident, call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

some traders rip people off on their own doorsteps. Staff and volunteers at bureaux up and down the country already help victims of these crimes, but preventing con artists from doing damage in the first place is crucial.

“We’ll continue to work closely with Trading Standards and other organisations across Northamptonshire to crack down on illegal practices, bring rogue traders to justice and help victims to move on. We want people to be on the lookout for doorstep crime in their community to help stop neighbours falling foul of rogues.”

People with an elderly or vulnerable neighbour are being asked to pass on gentle crime prevention reminders and, if they have concerns that they may be a victim of a rogue trader, they should contact Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on: 03454 04 05 06. If a crime is in progress, dial: 999.

Corby sports centre marks its 40th year CELEBRATIONS were in full swing at Corby’s Lodge Park Sports Centre last month when its 40th birthday party was marked with the official opening of its new gym The leisure centre on Shetland Way has attracted people of all ages over the past 40 years and to mark the occasion various demonstrations from local sports clubs took place – including kickboxing, trampolining, gymnastics and judo.

In attendance were representatives from Castle Badminton Club, SHAPE Dance and Corby Borough Council, giving information about clubs or groups and how to join them.

Corby Borough Council recently invested in a bigger and better gym facility, which was officially opened by the mayor Anthony Dady – with a little help from special guest, Commonwealth Gold Medallist and local sports star, Daniel Keatings.

The new gym has state-of-the-art treadmills, bikes, rowers, elliptical trainers and climb mills with integrated TVs, as well as new resistance machines and an XCube which includes monkey bars and platforms alongside cable, plate loaded free weights. Guests throughout the birthday event were able to have a tour of the new and improved facility and see what

CELEBRATION TIME: Corby Mayor Anthony Dady opened the new gym during the 40th birthday celebrations at Lodge Park earlier this month. it has to offer firsthand.

A prize draw was held, offering a family ticket to the British Touring Car Championships at Rockingham Motor Speedway in 2015.

Lighting up the night sky

Trace your family history

EVER wanted to find out more about your family’s history? Kettering’s Manor House Museum is staging a series of new family history events, to help local people wanting to learn more about available records.

L o c a l historian and genealogist A n d r e a Pettingale can provide family history support to those wishing to find out more about online research, learn smarter searching tips and helping to overcome brick walls in tricky family trees.

The monthly workshops (£5) are on Tuesdays, 11am12noon, each exploring a different topic. Afternoon advice sessions can also be booked.

Call in at the museum in Sheep Street to pick up a Family History Service booklet for events over the next six months or download it by searching for ‘Family History’ on the website: www.kettering.gov.uk The workshops coming up are: December 2 – Absolute Beginners; January 13 – Exploring Overseas Records.

existing work we are doing through the Doorstep crime Action Network (DAN) around protecting the people we care for from falling victim to doorstep crime.

“Whether you are caring for a family member, working as a professional in the community or community safety field, or just keeping an eye out for a neighbour, you may be the only person that has regular contact with them and you can play a vital role in preventing them from becoming a victim of this despicable crime.”

The impact of doorstep crime reaches beyond financial loss. It can also cause distress and upset and take a toll on a person’s mental and even physical health.

Martin Lord, chief officer of Central and East Northamptonshire Citizens Advice Bureau, said: “Rogue traders bring misery to thousands of households. It’s disgraceful that

THOUSANDS gathered to watch Corby Borough Council’s free bonfire and firework event go off with a bang.

Residents and visitors from around the county braved cold weather to join Mayor of Corby Anthony Dady at Corby Boating Lake (pictured leading the procession) to march in a torchlight procession, watch the bonfire go up in flames and of course ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ at the beautiful firework display!

This year’s Bonfire Night was sponsored by DT Leisure Tarmac Contractors, AES Europe, Willowbrook Construction, Pilz, Chemi – Supply Ltd, Brunel Signs and County Councillors Cllr John McGhee, Cllr Mary Butcher and Cllr Bob Scott.

Sally Army Christmas parcels appeal: give generously THE Salvation Army Kettering has launched its Christmas Parcels Appeal to help local families who need practical assistance at Christmas time.

During this month, collection points are being set up in several Kettering stores – primarily Wilkinson’s, Newland Street; Superdrug, High Street; Asda, Cunliffe Drive; and Boots in the Newlands Centre – where shoppers can place their gifts of new toys, groceries, toiletries, etc. Other local supermarkets are making generous donations of food to the appeal.

The Salvation Army Hall in Kettering is also open to receive gifts from the public, who should call at the Regent Street entrance (off Rockingham Road).

Appeal co-ordinator Garth Ward reports that last Christmas, parcels of food and gifts were distributed to

many families in the Kettering area, including more than 200 children. He added: “But because of the difficult financial climate prevailing in our country, we believe many more people will be forced to cut back and even go without this year.

“We need new gifts for all age groups – young and old. Please do not wrap the items – we will do that, after ensuring the gifts are suitable and appropriate for each person. Food obviously needs to be in tins or packets with an adequate shelf life.”

Kettering MP Philip Hollobone said: “We are very fortunate in Kettering to have such an active local Salvation Army Corps which organises a hugely popular Christmas parcels appeal. Thanks to the efforts of Salvation Army volunteers and generous Kettering people, parcels are delivered to those less fortunate

than most.”

A Toy Service will be held at The Salvation Army in Rockingham Road on Sunday November 30, 4-5pm.

Santa’s going!

Warning - drugs stolen

A NUMBER of extremely strong and potentially lethal prescription drugs have been stolen in a burglary at­a house in the Queensway area of Burton Latimer in the early hours of Sunday October 26.

If the drugs are used by anyone other than the person they were prescribed for, they can cause serious harm and, in some cases, may prove to be fatal. If any drugs are found, hand them in to a nearby chemist, doctors surgery or hospital and contact police.

Contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.

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Vicar ‘repays debt of gratitude’ after cancer care A LOCAL vicar and Freemason who had treatment for the most serious form of skin cancer has raised £1,460 for the Skin Care Centre at Kettering General Hospital (KGH).

And last month, the Vicar of Irchester, the Rev John Simmons – together with Jim Boughton, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire Freemasons – presented a cheque to KGH skin cancer lead, consultant dermatologist Dr Olivia Stevenson.

The money will be used to purchase two dermatoscopes – a magnifying/lighting device used to allow close examination of skin lesions – at £730each for the Skin Care Centre.

Rev John Simmons’ skin cancer story began while on holiday in Cyprus in April 2012 – his wife Ann noticed a mole on his chest had gone a dark bluish colour.

A trip to his GP led to a referral to KGH’s dermatology department.

John said: “I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and so I needed urgent treatment.

“I was referred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London in September 2012 for a sentinel lymph node biopsy to see if the cancer had spread to my lymph nodes. It had – so two were taken out.

“I was then referred to an oncologist at Leicester Royal Infirmary and had my lymph glands taken out in December 2012.

“On January 5, 2013, I got the all-clear test on the day my first grandchild, Harriet, was born.

“I will be under surveillance now for a total of five years, but all the tests so far have been negative.”

While chatting with KGH dermatologist Olivia Stevenson, the subject of equipment came up and John, through his role as Master (for the year) of the Scout Lodge of the Freemasons said he would like to help the department.

As a result, he was able to contribute £730 of funds from Scout Lodge, which was matched by the Provincial Grand Charity for Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire Freemasons, enabling a donation of £1,460.

John (61) from the Vicarage, Irchester, said: “I am enormously grateful to the NHS and to Kettering General Hospital for the way I have been looked after. I thought this contribution might go some way to repaying that debt of gratitude.

“I particularly want to thank Dr Stevenson and Macmillan cancer nurse specialist Fiona Briggs for the wonderful way they have supported my care.”

Dr Stevenson said: “On behalf of the department, I would like to thank John and all his colleagues in the Freemasons for their tremendous support.

“These are invaluable state-of-theart dermatoscopes which will help us to diagnose suspicious lesions and decide on the right course of action to take.

FULL OF BEANS: Seven-year-old Serenna Moyle, was in Year 2 at the Avenue Infant School when this picture was taken at the end of the summer term.

GRATEFUL THANKS: Pictured from left are consultant dermatologist Dr Olivia Stevenson, Macmillan nurse Fiona Briggs, the Rev John Simmons and Provincial Assistant Grand Master Jim Boughton.

“They will replace some of the ones in the department that have broken and reduce the need for sharing between staff.”

Local people are urged to get suspicious moles or other skin legions checked out. Dr Stevenson said: “Anyone who has a mole or lesion which is changing rapidly on the skin or behaving differently from other moles, for example changing colour, weeping, bleeding or growing faster, should go to their GP for advice.

“Sometimes people, particularly men, can ignore these sorts of changes when they really should have them checked out by their GP straight away. If caught early, many skin cancers can be completely cured.”

Rev Simmons added: “It’s crucial that people don’t ignore these things. My wife was the one who urged me to get it checked out and I am so glad I did. It is important to go to your GP if you are at all worried.”

PUPILS at two Wellingborough schools have used their gardening skills to win a share of a £1,000 prize.

Croyland Nursery School and Avenue Infant School have been declared the joint winners in a unique competition aimed at getting children to eat more vegetables. The pupils competed against other youngsters in the borough to create the best ‘edible border’ – a raised bed for vegetables. The competition helped children learn about growing produce rather than simply seeing the end result in a supermarket, and helped them understand the healthy importance of vegetables.

The competition was the idea of Wellingborough Norse, the company that carries out environmental services on behalf of the borough council, and sponsored by local organisation DA Efficient Gas Services.

It began back in February, when the two companies gave participating schools everything they needed to get their edible borders up and running, including a variety of vegetable seeds, fertiliser, sleepers to create the raised beds, and child-sized tools and gloves.

The children then had to maintain the borders, harvest the produce and show what they’d learned, before judges determined who’d done the best job.

Dean Granger, one of the judges from Wellingborough Norse, said: “We visited participating schools, looked at what they’d grown and asked children questions. The children clearly understood what they were trying to achieve and why they were doing it.

“Croyland and Avenue had both done

particularly well. It was difficult to choose between them so we agreed to have joint winners and split the prize.

“Children from Croyland had kept a large diary of the different stages of growing, which was put together really well, and Avenue pupils produced amazing final results and also made other food products with what they’d grown, such as fruit juices and herb dips.”

Jo Putman, executive assistant head at Croyland Nursery School, said: “The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed taking part. We learned all about each of the seeds and vegetables and had lots of fun eating them in a yummy stir fry. We will definitely continue planting with the children, they not only learned about how to look after the plants but also where food comes from. We can’t wait to buy some new resources for our outside area and continue with the work that we started this year.”

Nina Fowle, parent link worker at the Avenue Infant School said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed the project. They were better educated in the growing of fruit and vegetables because they were able to watch the process from start to finish; seed to end product.

“They also learned how to look after their growing produce and cooked recipes using the vegetables they grew – Courgette Provençale was a particular favourite”!

The schools will each receive £500, to be spent on equipment for the school or to continue their gardens.

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Distinctive race bike stolen Premises raided in crackdown on illegal tobacco A RACING bike was stolen from a house in Stamford Road, Kettering, sometime between 3pm and 3.50pm on Sunday October 19.

The black Saracen Tenet bike was in a shed in the back garden of the property. A range of cycling accessories and a helmet were also taken.

The bike was similar to the one pictured.

If you are offered a similar bike for sale in suspicious circumstances, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

MORE than 3,000 packets of cigarettes have been seized as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco by Northamptonshire County Council Trading Standards team.

Trading standards officers, assisted by Northamptonshire Police, carried out the raids at premises in Corby, Wellingborough and Northampton on Tuesday October 21.

Also uncovered were 35 illegal pouches of tobacco and nine bottles of non-duty paid vodka.

With the help of two trained sniffer dogs, Phoebe and Scamp from BWY Canine, almost 300 packets of illegal cigarettes were found concealed behind a cupboard in a storeroom.

Northamptonshire Police also seized

a large quantity of cash associated with criminal activity at one of the premises.

All tobacco sold in the UK must have certain warnings in English and also a picture warning, so anyone buying illicit tobacco will know straight away that it is not legal.

Cllr André González de Savage, county council cabinet member for strategic infrastructure, economic growth and public protection, said: “Illegal cigarettes not only pose a risk to people’s health, but those involved in their sale are often linked to other forms of criminal activity, including drug dealing, money laundering, people trafficking and even terrorism.

“Our trading standards officers will not hesitate to take action against anyone suspected of supplying or selling illegal cigarettes and those convicted face a costly fine or even imprisonment.

“Anyone being offered cheap tobacco or any other types of illicit goods should report it to Trading Standards, anonymously if preferred.”

If you have information, contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on: 03454 04 05 06 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Investigations are ongoing so further details about the raids are currently unavailable.

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Look out for ‘the Movember fuzz’!

POLICE cars across Northamptonshire are growing moustaches in support of ‘Movember’.

Throughout this month, a number of the local Force’s vehicles will sport moustaches to support the international Movember movement – which sees men sponsored to grow moustaches to raise money

for cancer and mental health projects.

Inspector Ian Wills, from the Force’s roads policing unit, said: “It’s great that we can use our vehicles to raise awareness of Movember.

“The whole Movember movement was created to highlight the issue of men’s health and encourage people

Racist incidents

A SERIES of racist incidents in Blenheim Walk, Corby, last month is being investigated by local police.

A car was damaged and items thrown at a flat, while racist comments were shouted during the three separate incidents.

The offenders in all incidents, which took place between Sunday October 26 and Tuesday October 28, are the same group. They are all white, English, aged between 17 and 19. Two of them are women.

Police hope to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any of these incidents or recognise the description of the offenders.

Witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

to talk more openly about the issue.

“Having moustaches on our cars will hopefully encourage men across Northamptonshire to take part by growing their own moustaches and raising money.”

Since 2003, Movember has raised more than £340 million across the world and funded more than 800 programmes in 21 countries.

The money raised helps improve the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems.

Police vehicles in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire will also wear moustaches during November.

The Forces have challenged residents who spot any of the cars parked by the side of the road to Tweet pictures of them using the hashtag #MoPo. However, motorists have been warned not to take pictures of the vehicles while driving.

Pausing to remember the Fallen MEMBERS of the Burton Latimer branch of the British Legion joined club chaplin Rev Jeremy Safford to show their respects before the football game between Kettering Town (2) and Godalming Town (1) last Saturday, during a weekend of remembrance. Photo by Jim McAlwane.

Magicians – add some sparkle to phone shop!

A SHOP in Wellingborough is on the look out for local budding magicians to entertain its customers.

The O2 Shop, Wellingborough, is hoping magicians will come forward and show off their talents to its customers in Market Street on a Saturday. The best magician will be given regular paid work in the new year. The magicians will be able to promote themselves in the store.

Mark Jones, O2 franchisee said: “We want to create a retail environment that is exciting and different for our customers,

somewhere customers will enjoy coming to even more and our idea is to have a magician surprising our customers with close magic and card tricks that will help to create a fun atmosphere on a Saturday. The best magician will be offered paid work every Saturday in the new year.”

Tom Whiteley, store manager, added: “Making our customers smile and being different is something we have always done and, so long as the magicians don’t make our customers disappear or saw them in half

then it’s going to be great fun!”

Magicians will be showing off their skills to the customers during December, so g along to the shop in Market Street and pick your favourite magician!

Any magicians interested in taking part need to be over 16 years of age and can email: mark.jones@retail.o2.com or ring Mark Jones at the store on: 01933 278902.

Libraries extend children’s activities YOUNG families can now benefit from a greater range of activities and support for children under five at libraries across the county.

Northamptonshire County Council’s 36 libraries already offer a number of children’s events, including Rhymetime and storytelling sessions, but families will be able to enjoy an enhanced variety of activities as they are rolled out across Northamptonshire over the coming months – some of them will be held at weekends.

Families can now also visit their local libraries to access a range of advice and information on topics ranging from child tax credits, childcare and job-seeking advice.

Cllr Robin Brown, county council cabinet member for

public health and wellbeing, said: “Building on the variety of events we already offer at Northamptonshire libraries, we will be providing a range of events specifically for babies under one and ‘stay and play’ activities for children aged up to five.

“Our libraries offer a warm and welcoming space where families can drop in and benefit from all the additional resources we will be developing. Parents will be able to access information about a range of services, including childcare and employment.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for families to visit their local library, socialise with other families and take advantage of the full range of services on offer through Northamptonshire libraries.”

Burglars target hair salon

Police appeal for witnesses

WITNESSES, or anyone with information about goods stolen from a hairdressing salon in Rothwell, are being asked to come forward.

The burglary happened on Tuesday October 28, between 2am and 2.30am, at John Newman Hair and Beauty Salon in Bridge Street. The offender/s broke in at the back of the salon, activating an intruder alarm. They stole GHD stylers and hairdryers and it is believed they used a vehicle to get away.

Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity or who has been offered GHD hair styling products for sale is also asked to call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555111.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Oakley Road, Corby, on Tuesday October 21, between 9pm and 9.20pm.

There was an altercation between two men in the garden of a house in Oakley Road, near Tesco. The argument spilled into the street and one of the men received head injuries, which required hospital treatment.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who saw the injured man in the street to contact them on: 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

A man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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TRICK AND TREAT: Sales advisor Ali Naqvi, franchisee Mark Jones and store manager Tom Whiteley at the Market Street store.

£2m refurb on display

AN open day was held at Kettering Crematorium last week, following £2million worth of improvement works.

The refurbishments included an extension to Rothwell Road cemetery, new cremator equipment and three mausoleums.

Extensive works were also carried out on the Edgar Newman chapel in order to facilitate the large number of mourners attending services each week.

Shirley Plenderleith, head of environmental health at Kettering Borough Council, said: “We always have such a good response when we open up the crematorium.

“Following the fantastic improvements that have been made to the Rothwell Road crematorium we think it is appropriate to share it with the public.”

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People can acquire a new kitten and not experience any allergy symptoms until much later. It can take anywhere from a few months to a number of years for a person to build up the antibodies which cause allergies, as kitten’s skin is more supple than an older cat and produces less oils (sebum). As the kitten ages it will produce more sebum and therefore more allergens.

How can I reduce cat allergens?

Interestingly a spayed or neutered cat produces less allergens and male cats produce more allergens than female cats, with sebum produced by a cat being highest in entire males and lowest in neutered males.

Consult your vet about products that you can bathe your cat in to help reduce the allergens.

Ensure your cat does not have fleas by using a preventative treatment all year round that not only kills adult fleas, but stops the flea life cycle, as this causes the cat to scratch and to throw more dander into the air.

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Restrict your cat’s access to designated areas inside your home.

If your cat is an indoor cat then allow your cat some time outside where dander will waft away in the wind.

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Are Lasers a thing of the Future?

By Darren Storey A year ago I used to think Laser Therapy wasn’t any good; that it claimed to help but was “all in the mind or circumstantial!” Oh how wrong I was, and I am not ashamed to admit it. This form of treatment has helped many animals in my care and now, being a convert, I fully support its use. Coupled with this, after reading many peer reviewed studies; in both veterinary and human laser therapy, its efficacy is supported by statistics.

Although, like any medical therapy it may not work for all animals; you need to discuss this with your vet.

So, what is Laser Therapy - Laser therapy, or “photobimodulation,” is the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near-infrared) to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, and decreased swelling.

It can help with many things, but a small list includes: • Osteoarthritis and joint pain • Sprains and strains • Dysplasia • Spinal pain • Post-surgical pain • Chronic wounds

Vacuum carpets regularly as this will reduce the allergens. Cat dander settles onto carpets and soft furnishings, which act as a reservoir for the allergen, releasing it back into the air when touched.

Wool attracts allergens, so try to avoid wearing it.

Reduce your other allergies - few individuals are allergic only to cats.

Keep the litter tray in a well-ventilated area and keep it clean! Cat allergen is found in urine and is left in the litter box when your cat makes a deposit. To help prevent allergic reactions to the litter box, use a brand of litter that is less dusty and have someone in the household who is not allergenic clean the box.

I’m having terrible cat allergy symptoms.

Should I re -home my cat?

Before taking the drastic measure of re -homing your cat, first make sure that it is a cat allergy that you are suffering from. Your doctor can perform an allergy test to determine which allergens affect you.

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Are you interested?

Laser Therapy is used at many Veterinary Surgeries across the UK, not just at Northlands.

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Medicines and pets Antibiotics have been used to treat pets for a number of years, but it’s important to remember that they’re not the only thing needed to help pets get better if they are sick.

Elaine Pendlebury, Senior Vet at PDSA, said: “Antibiotics are an important part of a vet’s toolkit, but there are several key things both pet owners and vets need to think about to make sure they remain effective.”

Jill Moss, president and founder of the Bella Moss Foundation, a charity that focuses on antibiotic resistance and associated issues, agrees: ”Antibiotics have to be used carefully and we can’t stress enough how this consideration is essential for our pet’s health – both now and in the future.”

PDSA wants to help pet owners learn about what’s right for their pet, so Elaine has put together her top tips for healthy pets: 1. Antibiotics are not always the answer Not every condition requires antibiotics – for example, they don’t kill viruses. Don’t ask for antibiotics if your vet doesn’t think they’re needed. To make sure antibiotics stay effective now and in the future, they should only be used when they are really necessary.

2. Keep your pet healthy A healthy pet is more likely to fight off infections. Feeding your pet an ideal diet for their age and lifestyle helps, as can regular walks and playtime. Preventative care such as vaccinations and neutering is vital and if your animal gets sick, go to your vet straight away.

3. Do not self-medicate your animal Don’t share antibiotics between animals or re-use tablets prescribed for a different illness. They might not work or be out of date. Don’t give human medicines to your pet, as this can be very harmful.

4. Wash your hands after petting your animal People’s hands are the most common way germs are spread. Although these germs can be harmless they may also be those that cause diseases, such as stomach bugs.

Washing your hands properly with soap and water is the single most important thing you can do to reduce the spread of infections.

5. Diagnostic tests might be needed In order for your vet to know whether treatment with antibiotics is really necessary and, if so, which antibiotic will work best, they might recommend a laboratory test.That way, your vet can prescribe the right antibiotic for your pet.

6. Follow the dosage and instructions Give your pet all of the medicine at the correct dose. If your pet seems better after a short time, always call your vet before stopping.

7. Talk to your vet If you have questions about antibiotics, talk about this with your vet. They are best placed to advise you about your pet’s treatment.

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‘Parachute Joe’ – our last eccentric?

HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – is also a history lover. Here, he tells of a local man’s attempt to fly.

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THE FIRST PARACHUTIST? Above, the Fausto Veranzio jump in 1595.

HIGH FLIER: Above and below, Frans Reichelt’s wearable parachute design. In 1912, he thought this suit would let him fly.

DOWN the years, man has been fascinated with flying.

After seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s rough sketches of a parachute, FaustoVeranzio designed a parachute of his own.

In about 1590, Paolo Guidotti had already attempted to carry out Da Vinci’s theories, ending by falling on a house roof and breaking his thigh bone, but Fausto Veranzio is widely believed to have performed a parachute jumping experiment for real and, therefore, to be the first man to build and test a parachute.

According to the story passed on, Veranzio, in 1617, now over 65 years old, implemented his design and tested the parachute by jumping from St Mark’s Campanile in Venice.

In 1911, a successful test was done with a dummy at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The puppet’s weight was 75kg; the parachute’s weight was 21kg. The cables between puppet and the parachute were 9m long. The following year, Franz Reichelt jumped to his death from the tower during initial testing of his wearable parachute.

Joseph Ingram was born in Harrowden in 1850 and lived in Wellingborough and Finedon.

‘Parachute Joe’, as he became known, was a character of individuality and stamina. He was by profession a steeplejack, but also laid claim to professor, bricklayer, electrician, stonemason, aerial designer and a professional world champion walker. He had a compulsion, with or without consent, to use ropes or scaffolding to climb local spires and wave his handkerchief while performing fancy tricks for the amazed crowds below. In 1910, he arrived at Barnard Castle in north-east England, claiming to be 505 miles in to a self-imposed 23,000-mile walking journey around Britain.

He announced he had visited 45 towns “without a single police conviction” against him.

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Looking bedraggled and weather-beaten, he complained of having a sick wife at home and that the new Employers’ Liability Act had knocked him out of any chance of employment.

Earlier, in 1902, he had already climbed the Rushden Parish Church and attached a coloured streamer, before anyone could act. He also caused a sensation in Uppingham, where he constructed a balloon with which he intended to fly, but it did not take off.

From then on he was named Parachute Joe. At South Luffenham, he climbed the parish church and carried down the weather vane. In 1893, Joe visited Grantham, making a huge LOFTY AMBITION: Above, St Mary’s impression on the townspeople, Church, Kettering. Below, steeplejacks having his request to climb St clean St Mary’s bells in the early 1900s.

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Wulfram’s Church turned down by the angry vicar, Rev Glaister, and – without ladders, scaffolding or permission – he began to climb. On reaching the spire some 282 feet up he continued his assent by way of the ‘crockets’ (the carved ornaments on the inclined side of a spire).

When he reached the top, he tied a handkerchief around the weather vane.

He became notorious for his fearless antics, climbing spires and repairing chimneys while performing crowd pleasing feats. He climbed the Kettering Parish Church to the spire and obsessed with inventing some form of parachute canopy to aid his descent should he fall. He asked for permission from the vicar of St Mary’s Church in Kettering if he could launch himself in a canopy he had designed, but was refused.

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Hi, this is Matt Jarvis, and you can hear me on Heart every weekday afternoon at 4pm! As well as more music variety, I have all the latest traffic and travel information for Northamptonshire, to make sure you get home in good time, plus we have a bit of fun! Tune in tomorrow, and drop me a text to tell me your listening… just text the word RADIO and your message to 82122!

We have enjoyed some amazing Firework events in Northamptonshire over the last couple of weeks.

There was the big display at Wicksteed Park, featuring the world famous Wicky Bear live on stage doing some great Dad dancing, and 18,000 people turned up on Midsummer Meadow in Northampton as Stuart & Natalie from Heart Breakfast counted down to a spectacular 30-minute display organised by Kimbolton Fireworks and set to music by Robbie Williams, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and many more. Now that Bonfire night and the Fireworks are done, it’s time to look forward to Christmas… eeek!

We’d love you to join us on Market Street, Wellingborough as Wellingborough prepares for a day of festive celebrations on Saturday 29th November. This year's Christmas Light Switch On event will be provided by Discover Wellingborough, and as the lights are switched on, a firework display will light up the sky over the town centre. There will also be a visit from Santa and his reindeers, and a flurry of artificial snow!

We’re looking forward to being back in Northampton on Thursday November 20th for the Christmas Lights Switch On and German Market. The whole Heart team will be there, including stars like Joe Pasquale from the Royal & Derngate Panto “Peter Pan”.

There’ll be live music from local performers and choirs, as well as an authentic German Oompah Band! The fun gets underway with Stuart & Natalie on stage at 5.30pm, the lights get switched on at 6pm, and we’re told it will even snow on the night! Afterwards you can browse the brilliant German Market.

So get these dates in your diary, and keep listening to Heart to find out when we’ll be in Kettering and Corby over the coming few weeks!

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

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

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ARTS & CULTURE Monday to Saturday Exhibition of Corby’s rich history. The Heritage Centre tells the story of Corby’s long association with iron and steel making. 75-77 High Street, Old Village, Corby, NN17 1UU – Open from 2pm4pm, Monday to Friday and 9am12.30pm on Saturdays, Continuous Alfred East Art Gallery, Sheep St, Kettering, Entry is FREE The Alfred East Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists, as well as a permanent collection gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T. C. Gotch and others. Contact: 01536 534274

Remembrance display made by children at KGH Chidren have made and displayed 500 poppies in a public area at Kettering General Hospital as a contribution to this year’s Remembrance events. Eight children, aged three to 11, made the poppies out of paper to put up as a display in the hospital’s Foundation Wing atrium. The tribute was inspired by the display of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London. KGH Play co-ordinator Trish Brigden said: “When children are in hospital we like to have themed activities for them.

“We can’t really have a two minute silence, as this isn’t appropriate for smaller children, so we had to think of something else.

“The poppy display at the Tower of London has been very inspiring for many people so we thought it would be nice for the children to be able to do their own small field of poppies as a tribute.

“They enjoyed producing and putting up their display – which is at a busy crossroads in the hospital – and it has certainly been a very visual reminder for everyone passing of this time of national commemoration.”

Ten-year-old Olivia Young, from Market Harborough, was in hospital recovering from an appendix operation and contributed to the display. Her mum Georgina said: “I think it is very important for children to remember the Centenary of the First World War as part of our history. In August this year we visited the display of poppies at the Tower of London and bought one of the poppies. Our great grandfathers served in the First World War so I think it is important to remember them.

“It was nice to see a Remembrance display in the hospital and Olivia enjoyed taking part.”

The Tower of London poppy art installation features 888,246 ceramic poppies — one for each British and Colonial life lost in the 1914 to 1918 conflict.

Sensory play for babes and tots. The summer may be over but the fun continues in the county! Award-winning children’s activity leaders Donna Smith and Amy George are reminding local families about weekly get-togethers with the Hartbeeps group, for young children.

The groups are for babies and toddlers and involve making music, enjoying multisensory play and having fun! Suitable for youngsters from birth to five years old, Amy and Donna run classes around the area and another Hartbeeps group is being launched in Raunds at the end of October on Tuesdays – call Amy for more details on 07775 877093 or email amy@hartbeeps.com There are also sessions on Mondays in Kettering at Kids Play (10.30am), Wednesdays at the Masonic Hall in Rushden – 9.30am for walkers and 10.30am for sitting to toddling age groups.

On Fridays the group meets at Telford Lodge I Kettering, 10am. Donna@hartbeeps.com or call: 07584 033108.

Continuous until 6 December 2014 The new Burton Latimer Heritage Museum exhibition “Kiss the Children for Me” is now well underway and is proving to be very popular. Its title is taken from an excerpt from a letter sent home by Private Leonard Drage Clipson to his family the day before he was killed in the trenches. There have been contributions of items for display from many people who are keen to commemorate their relative’s involvement in the war. For example, there are several beautiful embroidered cards sent home from France and Flanders and also some cards sent from a PoW camp. There are autograph book entries that reflect the wartime mood of the civilians and entries by Empire troops convalescing here, and of course, battlefield relics.

There are dozens of photographs of servicemen, many of whom failed to return, and, as usual, the Book of Remembrance which lists all the Burton Latimer soldiers, sailors and airmen that died, with details of their resting place and their photograph if one exists. The exhibition is at the Heritage Museum, Civic Centre, 120 High Street Burton Latimer and is open from 10am to 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays until December 6th. Phone 01536 722722 for further details.

Continuous until the end of November Sun and fire up on the roof There is a ‘Celebration of Sun Gods and Fire’ on exhibition at Corby’s Rooftop Gallery currently.

Artist Maureen Anderson was born in East London on the Eastern Cape of South Africa and has lived in the UK since 1985. Her works – using various mediums but especially oils – have been exhibited in several Open Exhibitions, including Leicester City Gallery, Loughborough Art Gallery and Northampton Art Gallery, where a piece of her work is currently on show.

Reflected in her work are her African roots, alchemy influences and her study of Modern Art History at Leicester University, plus painting and drawing techniques at Leicester College of Adult Education.

Her main influences are German Expressionism and Post Impressionism – Maureen recently sent a portfolio of her work to Cloud Art Gallery in Brighton and here is part of the response: “We find your work extremely interesting and different to anything else

that we have, but we don’t feel that it has the strong commercial element we are looking for.” She perceived this as a sign of encouragement.

The gallery can be found at The Links in Queens Square (upstairs by Flowertime: NN17 1PZ). Further events: www.rooftopgalleryandworkshops. yolasite.com CLASSES Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk EVENTS Every weekend between 1 March and 26 October, 2014 A tour of Lyveden’s Elizabethan garden. Discover the fascinating history and mysteries of Sir Thomas Tresham’s New Bield.

The tour is over grass and rough ground with no path. The tour takes place every weekend between 1 March and 26 October. Free event (normal admission charges apply) Please see the main property page for open and closed days. 2pm - 3:30 pm Normal Admission Charges Apply; there is no extra charge for the tour. Meet at Visitor reception Children will be very welcome More Information: 01832 205158, lyveden@ nationaltrust.org.uk Lyveden New Bield near Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5AT Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community).

Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for

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Saturday 15 November The Enigma Singers, Nene Valley Singers and soloists will be joining forces to present a concert in aid of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.

“An Evening of Music” will be held at The Heritage Hall in Park Road, Rushden at 7.00pm. Musical Directors Geraldine Brill and Freda Denyer will be guided through the evening by Compere, Diana Awdry. Tickets at £5 can be obtained from Jaqui Armsden on 01832 734830, from any of the performers or on the door.

Saturday 15 November, Sat 6 December Craft and vintage fair at the tithe barn, Wellingborough Come and browse our exciting range of over 20 craft stalls. The goods, created by talented crafters range from Jewellery to Jam, and keepsakes to key-rings, all along-side vintage clothing, accessories and home decor.

There is always something to delight everyone! Every month we aim to provide a craft activity for children and there is a craft demonstration. The Tithe Barn is in central Wellingborough and is a listed building of great interest in itself. There is a free car park adjacent to the barn, accessed through Morrison’s supermarket. Refreshments are available so pop in for a cuppa and a cake, or a roll and soup.

We have a different charity stall each time and welcome suggestions. Free admission. We are open 10am-4pm.

Tel 07531 475653.

The Tithe Barn, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1AH Saturday 15 November St Mary’s Church, Rushden – 7.30pm. Royal British Legion (local branch) band concert. Tickets £5 on the door.

Saturday 15 November Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle (musical comedy) “The country’s leading musical satirist“ (The Times) is not only one of the most sought after acts on the comedy circuit but is widely acknowledged as one of the best writer/performers of comic songs in the country. Mitch’s new show which combines his Scouse upbringing with his love of music and a lifelong obsession with Liverpool’s most famous sons. It is most definitely not a tribute show and while his affection for his subjects is well documented, expect the satirical twists for which Mitch is well known. As Mitch himself says: “Many have claimed the title “Fifth Beatle”. They can’t all be right; some were righter than others…” Mitch’s radio show is also on BBC Radio 4. Age advisory 14+ “Anyone who likes music, hates Simon Cowell and likes learning new things will love it” Chortle * “You really don’t need to be a Beatles buff to enjoy this.

Benn is terrific company” Scotsgay * 8pm (doors 7.30pm) £14 (£12 concessions) Kettering Arts Centre at St Andrews Church, corner Rockingham Rd & Lindsay St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8RG. Saturday 15 November Contact telephone: 01536 513858 (except Fridays)

Saturday 15 November Craft Market organised by Gretton Silver Band at Gretton Village Hall, Kirby Road (NN17 3DB), 10am-4pm, free entry. Variety of stalls selling crafts with Christmas in mind. Refreshments available. Proceeds go to support Gretton Silver Band. Call: 01536 713234 for more info.

Saturday 15 November Wondertours Community Transport serving North Northamptonshire are running two Christmas excursions this year. On Saturday 15th November Derby is the destination now a top regional centre boasting the superb Westfields Shopping complex with all the shops you need and a fabtastic food mall. The Eagle indoor market is the biggest in the Country with a big variety of stalls offering bargains galore. The Cathedral Quarter is a nice area to visit and there is a splendid choice of cafe bars and restaurants to choose from. Fare only £13.50. Then on Saturday 6th December The German Christmas Market at Birmingham is the second seasonal trip will stalls all around the City. Birmingham also offers the Bullring Shopping Centre, canalside walks and the heritage building trail. There is a great mix of venues for refreshments. Fare only £13.50. Information Folders and maps will be provided to ensure you make the most of your days out with Wondertours. Pick up points for these Christmas excursions are Weldon Gretton Corby-Old village and town centre-and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book please call pr text David Fursdon organiser on 07790 197220. Wondertours are arranged voluntary and not for profit since 1972. Regular and new passengers welcome onboard.

Until Sunday November 16. A town at war, on display. Kettering’s Manor House Museum is currently presenting ‘Kettering Faces of the First World War’, an exhibition commemorating the centenary of the start of the Great War. The exhibition takes a look at First World War Kettering, from the announcement of war on August 4, 1914 and the enrolment of hundreds of local men, to events including the town’s welcoming of the Scottish Horse 2/1st Yeomanry, rationing and development of Kettering’s voluntary war hospital. It also presents the life stories of seven individuals who experienced the effects of the First World War first-hand – from soldiers to women and children.

The Kettering war memorial represents 700-plus men from Kettering who made the greatest sacrifice. The exhibition also seeks to commemorate the memory of the hundreds more who fought and survived, as well as the thousands of other town folk who supported the war effort.

In addition to its normal opening hours, the Manor House Museum will also be open on Sunday November 16, 2.30-3.30pm, for those wishing to view the exhibition, following Remembrance Sunday services at Kettering Cenotaph.

Saturday November 15 Get crafty

All dressed up for a great night out! Youngsters in Corby got into the ‘spirit’ of Halloween last month at a Community Disco put together by Corby Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens at the Grampian Club on Patrick Road. Children aged 8-12 years old from Oakley Vale, Danesholme and Kingswood Primary Schools attended the ‘spook’tackular event, enjoying a Halloween disco, face painting, a bouncy castle and prizes for the best dressed. This is the second year running that the Neighbourhood Wardens have run the event and is a great chance for youngsters to get together at Halloween in a safe and fun environment.

Sunday 16 November Autumn Steam Gala At Rocks By Rail - The Living Ironstone Museum 10:30 am.

Rocks By Rail announce details for the Autumn Steam Gala. This gala will feature three steam locomotives in action, with visiting loco ‘VULCAN’ running alongside our two resident Andrew Barclay steam locomotives.

These three engines will take turns providing passenger brake van rides and working quarry demonstration trains throughout the day. The quarry will also provide another chance to see the two diesel quarry machines at work, clearing the overburden an loading the train with iron ore. This will be the first event to see the use of the new quarry spur, which will allow more complex shunting operations to be performed in the quarry section while visitors look on from the quarry viewing area. Visitors will be able to see the progress being made on two recently announced projects - The construction of a new Ironstone Railway Exhibition Centre on the site of the current loco yard, and the restoration of the Sundew cab - the one remaining piece of the massive machine that once dominated the local skyline. In addition, the workshop will be open for visitors to inspect current restoration projects, and the Sundew Café will be open for hot and cold food and drink throughout the day. The action runs from 10:30am until 4:00pm. Adults £5, Children £2.50, Under Fives go FREE! Up to date information can be found on the Facebook Page, website, or by calling 07873 721941

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There will be a large variety of stalls selling a range of crafts – with Christmas in mind. Refreshments will also be available.

Proceeds of the event will go to support Gretton Silver Band, which was founded in 1877 and is still thriving – playing all round the county.

Stall spaces can now be booked by calling: 01536 713234.

Thursday 20 November Gretton Local History Society meets at 7.30pm at Gretton Village Hall.

Kate Wills is the evening’s guest speaker and will give a presentation on ‘Larks Ascending’ – musical aspects of the Great War, including composers in action, musical truces, losses and legacies and a high profile Northamptonshire connection.

Gretton Local History Society members are admitted free with visitors welcome to attend for £3. Refreshments available plus optional raffle.

For all enquiries, call Ann Craske: 01536 771102.

Thursday 20 November Kettering/Lahnstein Twinning Association’s annual meeting at the Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering. From 7.30pm. All welcome to attend. Raffle – proceeds to Cransley Hospice.

Light refreshments available.

Thursday 20 November 7.30pm: The Story of the Gunpowder Plot and its local connections, presented by the Wellingborough Civic Society – talk given by Delia Thomas.

At the Wellingborough Museum, Castle Way (NN8 1XB). Members £1, £2 non-members, including light refreshments.

Thursday 20 November Gretton Local History Society meet again at 7.30pm at Gretton Village Hall .Kate Wills is the evenings guest speaker and will give a presentation on “Larks Ascending”-Musical aspects of the Great War.This talk touches on the many and often surprising apperances of music amid warfare including composers in action,musical truces,losses and legacies and a high profile Northamptonshire connection.Gretton Local History Society members are admitted free with visitors very welcome to attend for only £3.00 Refreshments will be avaialable and an optional raffle run.For all enquiries please phone Ann Craske on 01536 771102 Sunday November 23 KOS Musical Theatre Company will be holding a Christmas Fayre at the Ise Lodge Community Centre, St Vincent’s Avenue, Kettering, 10am-4pm.

Admission 50p. Local craft workers will attend. Light refreshments will be available, including mulled wine, toasted tea cakes, bacon rolls, tea and coffee etc. All will be made most welcome. Funds raised will go

towards the theatre company’s next production.

Tuesday 25 November 7.30pm: The Northamptonshire Film Archive Trust presents Sky High, an evening of aviation films. All films are shown on old projectors: films include 1930s aviation, Pathe Gazette, Chimp the Aviator, Fight For Freedom, Crash Landings and Aviation Mystery. At Wellingborough Museum in Castle Way (NN8 1XB).

Thursday November 27 Say it with flowers Rushden’s Flower Arrangement Club member meet at St Peters Church Hall, Midland Road, Rushden, on the last Thursday of each month and visitors are always welcome. The club celebrates its golden anniversary with a demonstration by NAFAS demonstrator Barbara Collins, the theme being Festive Fun. There will be a raffle of designs, celebration cake, mince pies, canapes and wine. Tickets are £6, available from Mrs Pat Andrews: 01933 388343 or Mrs Baty: 01933 311447.

Friday 28 November Peter Crisp Design Studio, 25-27 Church Street, Rushden –10am 4pm. Christmas Charity Open Day to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Coffee, tea, cakes and nibbles – take a friend. On sale: the Love your Body 2015 calendar, jewellery, greetings cards and Christmas gifts.

Saturday 29 November Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering – 10am-2pm. Christmas Fair organised by local charity KCU and offering stalls full of Christmas products run by local charities, such as KCU, Cransley Hospice, Accommodation Concern, People First, The Samaritans, Arthritis Care, Mind, Kettering Children’s Holiday and The Boys Brigade.

Saturday 29 November 10-30am3.30pm: Father Christmas will visit the Children’s Christmas Craft Workshop event (£2 entry per child) being held at Wellingborough Museum in Castle Way (NN8 1XB). The Salvation Army Band will play 11am-12noon.

Saturday 29 November An Elizabethan Christmas of seasonal music and stories from Shakespear’s Time will be performed by PIVA at Gretton Village Hall. An evening of style and panache is promised from PIVA who are currently on a national tour so don’t miss this opportunity to see them perform here in Gretton starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are now on sale @ £10 with concessions @ £8 available from Gretton Post Office and by calling Andy Butterworth on 01536 770302 also on the door on the night if there are any tickets remaining. There will also be a licensed bar and a raffle. This performance is supported by Northants Touring Arts arranged jointly with Gretton Village Hall entertainments. To find out more about PIVA log on to www.piva. org.uk and Facebook F/pivarenaissancemusic Organisers are expecting a good at-

tendance and advise you purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

ond Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS

Monday 8 December Rushden Football and Social Club, Hayden Road – from 11.45am. Royal British Legion, Rushden branch, Friendship Group Christmas Lunch. Call Ann on: 01933 356075 for tickets.

Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun....

Saturday 13 December Great Easton Village Hall, Christmas whist drive – first hand of cards dealt at 7.30pm. Seasonal prizes. The monthly whist drives throughout the year have been very popular – thanks to all for your support. Entry £2.50 per player to include game of whist, raffle tickets and refreshments. For further inquiries call: 01536 770784.

Saturday 13 and Sun day 14 December –SANTA SPECIALS ,Visit Santa’s Grotto. Fun for all the family.

PRE BOOKED TICKETS ONLY Train times Sat & Sun – 11.00, 11.45, 12.30, 13.15, 14.00, 14.45, 15.30 Sunday 28 December MINCE PIE SPECIAL, A family trip on the train after Christmas. First train – 11.00, last train 16.00 Train fares – Adult £4.00, Child £2.00 Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000.

Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library.

Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880.

Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Fer Nature Tots – nature activities for children under five. £3.50 per child, includes refreshments. Booking essential, telephone: 01604 810970.

Every third Tuesday of each month during term time – 10am to 11.30am – at Sywell Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Ecton NN6 0QX. Also, every first Wednesday of each month in term time at Irchester Country Park, Gipsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN97DL – call 01933 276866. Also, sec-

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

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

Stay & Play (Higham Ferrers SureStart). Mondays 9.15-10.45am at Higham Ferrers Library. Fridays 1.302.30pm at Bede House. Contact: 01933 419759.

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am.

Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester.

Contact: 01933 225525.

Little Treasures: Mondays 9.45-11.15am at Crow Hill Community Centre, Irthlingborough. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

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

Contact: 01536 359574.

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

Little Fishes: Every other Wednesday 2-3pm.

Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden.

Contact Heather on: 01933 678225.

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

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

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

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

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

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

Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School.

Call: 01933 410112.

Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119.

Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159.

Little COGS: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am. Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, Wellingborough.

50p per child. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

Hopscotch at Loddington School.

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

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

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

Twinkle Tots: Wednesdays 9.30-11am at Reachout Community Church, School Lane, Rothwell. Call: 01933 225525.

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

Stay & Play (Rushden SureStart): Wednesdays 2.15-3.15pm. Newton Road Community Primary School.

Call: 01933 410112.

Mucky Pups (Messy Play): Tuesdays 9.45-11.15am at St Andrews Church Hall, Berrymoor Road, Wellingborough. £2.50 per child. Contact: 01933 272119.

Jumping Beans: Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, at Mill Road Baptist Church, Wellingborough. Contact: 01933 383159.

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EXTRa LETTERS AND RANTS Upon Reflection The Queen writes to Kettering’s Derek Dear Extra, Just a note of appreciation for your newspaper’s support of my views in the last issue for the Royal British Legion’s 100th Anniversary Remembrance.

As I wrote to our Royal Highness – The Queen last week, a swift reply and thanks really made my day so I have attached a copy of the letter to your paper in the hope that it may be shared by your readers.

There is so much content relating to my views and my photos published – I am amazed!

Yours sincerely, Derek Bradshaw Vice Chairman Kettering Royal British Legion

Dear Extra, Seasonal Music and stories from Shakespeares Time will be performed on period instruments

by PIVA with style and panache at Gretton Village Hall on Saturday 29th November starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are now on sale at Gretton Post Office @ £10 and concessions @£8 or by contacting Andy Butterworth on 01536 770302 and on the door on the night. There will be a licenced bar and a raffle.

PIVA are currently touring Britain so this is a super opportunity to see them perform locally .To find out more about them visit www.piva.org.uk and Facebook F/ pivarenaissancemusic This concert is supported by

Northants Touring Arts and promises to be a musical evening to remember-so don’t miss this.

Best Regards David Fursdon Gretton

Dear Mr Bradshaw.

The Queen wishes me to write and thank you for your letter, and for the photographs which you thoughtfully enclosed.

Her Majesty thought it most kind of you to write to her and was interested to learn about your relative, Private Arthur Bradshaw, who sadly was killed in World War 1.

The Queen can well understand how proud you are of his service during that terrible conflict, and your wish to honour his memory, especially this centenary year.

The Queen much appreciated your thoughtfulness in letting her see your photographs, and also the photocopy of the magazine article with the tribute paid to you on the occasion of your remarkable eightieth birthday.

I am to say that Her Majesty is most grateful for your message of continuing support, an I am to thank you once again for writing as you did.

Yours sincerely Jennifer Gordon Lennox Lady-in-Waiting

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THE POPPIES AT THE TOWER

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

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

During a recent visit to London, my wife and I joined the thousands of people of all ages who were visiting the Tower of London to gaze at the sight of the ceramic poppies which would fill the entire Moat until Remembrance Day. This work of art created

by Tom Piper endeavours to remind the viewer of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the 1st World War and the appalling loss of life that ensued in the battles. Originally the Moat would have been filled with water to protect the Tower from attack and safeguard the Crown Jewels, the symbol of our freedoms safeguarded by our Sovereign. Now the Moat is filled with blood red poppies, each one individually made, representing the fallen and the lives given in the Great War to help us remember that freedom comes with a cost. To see the whole picture of the Tower with the Poppies for ourselves is a very moving experience. It touches us where it hurts as it is meant to do.

It reminds us of the thousands whose names are on the War Memorials in every town and village and what they died for. It also evokes memories of our own family experiences of the War that was meant to end all wars and of loved ones who never returned to those

who waved them goodbye. As the artist himself puts it “a single poppy for a single life”. Each one has been made by hand and therefore the uniqueness of the individual it depicts is preserved.

The Poppies at the Tower is an unsentimental work of art which gives to us the beauty in human dignity that war would destroy were it not for the God given gift of hope. The humble poppy became a symbol of that hope and its blood red petals a reminder of the waste of humanity that war demands.

It grew on the battlefields as a defiant proof that conflict cannot ultimately destroy life. It became a powerful symbol for that generation who struggled to make sense of their experiences and the effects of pain and injury that in countless lives in the years that followed. The poppy is now an international icon of the yearning for peace in the human heart. This is borne out by the faces of the thousands who came to see for themselves the Poppies at the Tower which for a few weeks transformed the Moat into Flanders Field. It reminded me of the great words in the poem “In Flanders Field” by John McCrae: “If you break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders Field.”

Best Wine Supermarket of the Year?

It’s not Marks & Spencer or Waitrose

Lidl has emerged as the UK’s best supermarket for wine according to an intensive 18-month study by wotwine.

With 4,161 wines tasted, this is the most authoritative review of supermarket wine ever undertaken.

The wine app, which has tasted nearly all wines available in British supermarkets, has found that nearly two thirds (65%) of the wines available on Lidl’s shelves represent value or extra value, meaning shoppers are more likely to find a true bargain bottle there than any other supermarket. No- frills grocers Aldi (64%) and Asda (48%) followed close behind in the report.

Wotwine found that M&S is the supermarket which offers the highest number of poor-value wines, with customers risking over-paying on a staggering 74% of bottles. Other supermarkets where customers may struggle to find a good value wine include Morrisons (60% of wines are poor value) and The Co-Op (59% of wines are poor value).

Statistics for supermarkets combined: 26% of wines are “Extra Value” (worth more than the price paid) and 17% are “Fair Value” (worth the price paid) meaning 43% of wines available on UK supermarket shelves are “Good Value”. A shocking 57% of all wines are “Poor Value” (worth less than the price paid).

Wotwine is today announcing new versions of its iPhone and Android apps. wotwine apps have been described as the “Shazam of wine”. By scanning the bottle barcode in a supermarket, shoppers can read wotwine’s review and valuation of that wine instantly. If the shelf price is less than the wotwine valuation you’re bagging a true deal. wotwine users dodge the supermarket wine lottery to find the bargains hidden in plain sight – they get a good wine every time. wotwine users have scanned over 61,000 bottles of wine and found nearly 20,000 good value bottles.

Wotwine is also excited to launch wotwine.com. Users can search by any variation of wine type, grape, price and store.

Supermarket prices and promotions are updated daily – so users see the best value purchases in real time. They can then click to add to their normal online shop. The best purchase opportunities today offer 100% extra value over the store price.

Bringing together some of the most authoritative figures in the British wine industry (including four Masters of Wine), wotwine’s tasters meet twice weekly to keep the reviews up to date for users. They taste 70-140 bottles a week.

Good Value Wine Poor Value Wine Lidl 65% 35% Aldi 64% 36% Asda 48% 52% Tesco 45% 55% Sainsburys 43% 57% Waitrose 43% 57% Co-Op 41% 59% Morrisons 40% 60% M&S 26% 74% ALL

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EXTRA LIFESTYLE Are you Stressing yourself out with Time Management?

Lisa Phillips Executive Coach, Personal Development and Enjoying life!

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

Whenever a business client requests assistance to improve their time management skills, I often find myself chomping at the bit to work on a mindset change first, rather than suggesting a wide range of time management strategies.

As a Business coach, the words ‘Time Management’ seem to strike terror in the heart of many of my clients. Many are under the illusion that conquering time management will change their life and make them an overnight success. Many also have spent years beating themselves up for not being effective or organised enough.

There are also many business owners who get angry with their creative unorganised side or the part of them which would rather take a walk in the park than sit down in front of their BAS statement. A common trend is for people to chastise themselves for not managing their

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time like other people do or secretly preferring an alternative way of doing things that doesn’t fit in with the usual time management ‘norm’.

So in this article today, I am going to share with you a process to celebrate and own the unorganised parts of us that make us who we are today.

While I admit this process may not work for the die-hard procrastinators amongst us, I have always found that is much easier to acknowledge and support that dis-organised or creative part in you than stuff it down or label it as an annoying behaviour or habit that makes you feel like a time management failure.

In my experience, the more you try to work to someone else’s schedule or force time management skills on yourself, the more likely you are to self-sabotage and resist even more, those important tasks that you need to get done. You are also more likely to spit the dummy and spend the evening beating yourself up for being a failure.

So as an alternative, why not try celebrating those dis-organised parts of yourself as they are part of the wonderful person you are today?

Let’s use one of my clients as an example.

John (A small business owner) came to me complaining that he felt stifled being inside his work office all day. Rather than working, John would find himself staring out of the window avoiding key tasks.

Rather than insisting that John implemented time management strategies into his day, we discussed that it may be far more effective him to take a voice recorder out with him for a long walk in the morning. This way, John actually felt more alive, more creative and often came up with far more inspirational idea that he did

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stuck in front of his desk. Also, on finishing his work, he felt much more motivated to complete the tasks he had been avoiding.

Claire was another client who complained that she only felt creative and motivated after noon.

Again, rather than setting Claire up with strict strategies to get her moving each morning, she decided she would work from noon until 7pm.

Claire now feels excited about her day and is

happy to let those creative juices fly!

The key is to make time work for you – not fit in your personality around time. Try working with your disorganised parts, not against them.

In addition, celebrate your disorganised bad habits and poor time management skills. I am sure if you look hard enough you will realise they have served you in a positive way in the past.

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Step by step to helping hospice Entrepreneur aim to boost prosperity ASPERS Casino is encouraging people to support Strictly Northampton contestants in beating last year’s fundraising total for the local charity Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

The Northampton-based casino has supported the hospice for the past two years and is hoping to raise more than £43,106 by asking people to donate – text DANC34 followed by a chosen amount to 70070 or visit the contestants’ Just Giving pages.

As headline sponsors, Aspers is gifting the contestant who raises the most money an exclusive VIP Gold night at the casino for their friends and family in recognition of their support.

Aspers’ Wendy Taylor is taking part in the dance event and has been rehearsing for a month with her dance partner Andrzej Mialkowski, founder of Step by Step dance school.

Wendy said: “Strictly Northampton has given contestants the opportunity to learn a new skill and support a fantastic cause.

“We’re all rooting for each other to raise as much money as possible and we can’t do it without the support of our friends, family and colleagues.

We hope that the added opportunity to win a VIP night at Aspers will help to beat last year’s fundraising total.”

IN STEP: Aspers’ Wendy Taylor and her dance partner Andrzej Mialkowski.

John Helm, fundraising manager at the hospice, added: “We value the continued support of Aspers and we’re encouraging the Strictly dancers to raise as much money as possible.”

Strictly Northampton takes place on Saturday November 22 at the Royal & Derngate. Tickets are online at: www.royalandderngate.co.uk or call the box office: 01604 624811.

Liam proves he’s a cut above!

JUST over a year ago, Liam Mushet was setting out on an apprenticeship course – and now he has graduated as a fully qualified butcher at Corby’s Oakley Road Morrisons store, proving he’s a home grown talent!

Liam enrolled on the Butchery Craft Apprenticeship Programme in September 2013.

Since then, he has acquired the skills and experience needed to become professionally qualified.

The course involved studying at top butchery college, University College Birmingham, alongside expert

tutors, plus time at Morrisons farm in Dumfries with the supermarket’s agricultural team. Liam has studied animal classifications, buying livestock and meat preparation methods and undertaken practical cookery sessions on beef, pork, lamb and chicken. Now joining the in-store team as a fullyfledged butcher, he will bone, trim, seam and prepare and tie joints for the store’s customers.

Mickey Greenhalgh, head of Craft and Functional Skills at Morrisons Academy said: “We are thrilled that Liam has completed his Craft

Apprenticeship in Butchery.

Talented people are our greatest asset, particularly those school leavers starting their careers with us. They have worked extremely hard throughout the year and have graduated with flying colours.”

More than 230 people participated in Morrisons butchery and bakery Craft Apprenticeship Programmes across the UK this year, supporting Morrisons’ drive to provide trade skills and knowledge. To date, Morrisons has successfully trained 1,400 bakers and 600 butchers.

Foxy deals for woods CORBY’S Foxy Woodland Shop at East Carlton Country Park is selling cheap, locally-sourced firewood, fruit and vegetables, flowers and unique Christmas gifts.

Corby Borough Council’s shop has been open since spring and has stocked its shelves with timber extracted from Corby’s Thorough-

sale and Hazel Woods.

The shop has expanded its stock and now includes handcrafted products made from coppiced wood, as well as some more modern educational and environmentally friendly products.

Staffed by local volunteers, all profits go into protecting and conserving the local woodlands.

Business networking events: listings

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

Monday November 17, 6pm8.30pm. The Business Club Northants: 7th Annusal Birthday Celebrations – live entertainment and hot buffet, plus a charity auction for Kidsaid Northampton.

Venue: the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 6XT. £10 per person – all welcome. Find out more here: www.thebusinessclubnorthants. co.uk Tuesday November 18, 8am9.30pm. NN connect – Corby – Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Priors Hall, NN17 5EU. £10 (no VAT). Call Paul Green: 01536 384 450, for more details.

Wednesday November 19,

7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Breakfast Meeting.

At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (inc VAT). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 300 for more details.

Tuesday December 2nd, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www. wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034 for details.

Wednesdays November 19 and December 10 12noon2pm. Women in Business Net-

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

Friday November 21, 7am9am. East Northants Business Breakfast. At the Kettering Park Hotel, NN15 3XT. Organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). £13 (inc VAT) non-FSB members, subsequent visits £18.

Call Maxine Aldred: 0116 2597 707 for details.

Friday November 28, 8am10am. Federation of Small Businesses’ Breakfast Club at Silverstone Golf Club, Silverstone Road, Stowe (MK18 5LH). Call Maxine Aldred: 0116 2597 707 for more details.

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A NEW entrant has joined this year’s Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs programme – Michael Supple of Kettering.

The bank’s programme, a fullyfunded year-long initiative supporting ‘social entrepreneurs’, is run in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs with support from the BIG Lottery Fund.

The bank’s business strategy is ‘Help Britain Prosper’ and offers programmes designed to support social entrepreneurs in communities and, through them, to help stimulate economic growth and regeneration across the UK. The programme provides financial support of £4,000 for those enrolling in a ‘Start Up’ programme and £15,000 for established social enterprises embarking on a ‘Scale Up ‘programme.

In addition to the comprehensive learning support and grant, participants on both programmes receive a business mentor from the bank.

Michael said: “My project, from classroom to career, is targeted at those young people who are most likely to become NEETS (not in education, employment or training).

“At present, interventions for this group come usually post-16. My project would target young people still in formal education, in years ten and 11, while there is still the opportunity to change their outlook and ambitions with regard to what they can achieve.”

Graham Lindsay, director, Responsible Business and Community Affairs at Lloyds Banking Group,

SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS: Michael Supple. said: “We believe that through social entrepreneurship there is true potential to use talent and business innovation to tackle real social issues.

“Our commitment to the Social Entrepreneurs programme remains at the core of our company’s commitment to help Britain prosper.”

Alastair Wilson, CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, added: “Social entrepreneurs are a unique group of people who use innovative approaches to tackle the most pressing issues in society and the package of support provided by this programme gives them a helping hand for the best chance of success in their mission to change the world.”

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The new Vauxhall Corsa • Vauxhall’s all-new Corsa on sale now after Paris premier • Raises class benchmark for driveability, comfort and practicality • Priced from £8,995 on-the-road, first deliveries in December

Following its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the new Fourth-Generation Vauxhall Corsa will appear in UK showrooms late this year, replacing a model which – even in its final full year of production – achieved exceptional sales, thanks to buyers’ familiarity with its name and looks, and fondness for its compact dimensions and interior packaging.

The outgoing Corsa has been a sales phenomenon, British car buyers have taken it to their hearts and used its name as a default description for cars in the supermini class. It has also been Vauxhall’s best-selling car for many years, vying with Fiesta for the UK’s Number One spot and topping sales charts in Scotland and Northern Ireland outright.

In its last full year, 84,000 were sold, outstripping total sales of manufacturers like SEAT, Skoda, Renault and Citroen. Such is its popularity, the UK is now the lead market for Corsa by a large margin (Germany was the second biggest market in 2013 with around 50,000 sales).

Taking Europe as a whole, Corsa is the second most popular nameplate across the continent after 32 years in the market. And despite tough competition from rivals like VW Polo, Peugeot 208, Renault Clio and Ford Fiesta, over 12 million have been sold, or an average of 370,000 cars each year.

In the UK, Corsa has a very diverse customer profile appealing to people from all areas of society, male and female, young and old. Target customers for the threedoor and five-door do differ slightly though: the five-door model is aimed firmly at the mainstream and the three-door at a younger, under-40 demographic. The retail/fleet split is fairly even, albeit weighted slight towards private buyers.

Why does the Corsa’s appeal endure?

Research conducted by Vauxhall has found that the following qualities repeatedly lead buyers to Corsa: • Compact 4m length, for ease of manoeuvring • A generous and well-packaged interior which belies its exterior dimensions • Youthful and dynamic looks • Familiarity with appearance and positive association with ‘Corsa’ name So the challenge with the FourthGeneration model has been to retain these assets and build on them. Improved driveability to class-leading standards has been a key goal during New Corsa’s development, as well as a substantial redesign of the interior, fresh and more efficient powertrains and the introduction of clever and appealing technology.

‘Corsa remains the best-selling car in Vauxhall’s range, which is testament to the

continued appeal of the current model to UK buyers, supported by a raft of innovative sales programmes that make the car even more enticing,’ said Tim Tozer, Vauxhall’s Chairman and Managing Director.

‘So New Corsa has its work cut out – both as a worthy replacement for the existing car, and as a new challenger in a highly competitive class. We’re confident that it will jump both hurdles with ease.’

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EXTRA pUZZLES Extra word search

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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1. Hamlet was the Prince of which country?

2. What is the name of the anti-slavery novel written by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1852?

3. The UEFA European Football Championship has taken place every four years since which year?

4. At Euro 2008, which Spaniard was voted UEFA Player of the Tournament?

Cryptic clues CLUES ACROSS 7) I glean around the fields, it’s a cheering pastime (6) 8) People in this for a particular purpose (6) 9) Of the ancestral estate named as the family (3) 10) Amount denoted by an algebraic term (5) 11) Young reporter with a foxy connection (3) 14) Take this to someone and they’re your fancy (5) 15) Group of related university departments (7) 17) Antelope destined for cleaning cars (7) 19) Clear, lively and graphic (5) 22) Keep well under observation (3) 23) Wanderer without destination poor pussy (5) 24) Nice thick bundle of bank notes (3) 27) Mariner with years of experience woof, woof (3, 3) 28) Cloth to keep a baby clean (6)

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CLUES DOWN 1) In some countries counted in cattle and sheep (6) 2) Original activity - naughty (but nice) (3) 3) Type of future for those with no hope (5) 4) Of infection just surrounding the lungs (7) 5) Said to come out of hell for night flight (3) 6) Conflict in the mind demonstrated by the mob (6) 12) Garden dweller once hailed from Zurich (5) 13) Short, casual dress of ancient Roman or Greek (5) 16) Season’s produce of grape and wine (7) 18) Bliss, or in other words, pie in the sky (6) 20) Print reminiscent of early Italian writing (6) 21) Trip taken purely for pleasure (5) 25) Say further and join as a supplement (3) 26) A pat around the area for smoothness is exactly right (3)

5. What is the name of the best selling XBOX 360 game that features the character Marcus Fenix?

6. What do Ben Johnson and Waterford Crystal both have in common ?

7. What are the five ring colours on the olympic flag ?

8. Which English premier league team was once known as “The Biscuit Men” ?

9. What was the name of Kevin Keegan’s top ten hit song in Germany?

10. What name is shared by an island in Tasmania, and headwear most commonly worn by women and girls during Easter?

11. According to Wikipedia, what is the second most popular Romanian TV channel, after ProTV?

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7) Sociable (6)

1) Fortune (6)

8) Competitive association (6)

2) Evil (3)

9) Type (3)

3) Bare and inhospitable (5)

10) Worth (5)

4) Lung surround (7)

11) Small scout (3)

5) Airborne rodent (3)

14) Gleam (5)

6) Row (6)

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12) Busy little immortal (5)

17) Small deer (7)

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19) Crystal clear (5)

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18) Paradise (6)

23) Homeless dog (5)

20) Slanting type (6)

24) Bun (3)

21) Outing (5)

27) Old sailor (3, 3)

25) Put to (3)

28) Serviette (6)

26) Appropriate (3)

SOLUTION TO EXTRA CROSSWORD No 31.10 ACROSS: 7) Genial, 8) League, 9) Ilk, 10) Value, 11) Cub, 14) Shine, 15) Faculty, 17) Chamois, 19) Vivid, 22) Tab, 23) Stray, 24) Wad, 27) Sea dog, 28) Napkin.

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Northants Combination Leagues Saturday, 8 November

Premier Division sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre P W D L GD PTS Gretton 12 9 2 1 24 29 Corby Eagles 11 8 2 1 29 26 Weldon United 11 7 4 0 25 25 Roade 12 8 0 4 11 24 James King Blisworth 11 7 2 2 20 23 Brixworth All Saints 11 7 2 2 11 23 Welford Victoria 11 6 3 2 13 21 Harpole 9 5 2 2 10 17 Ringstead Rangers 12 4 1 7 -14 13 Corby S&L Khalsa 9 3 1 5 -3 10 Moulton 11 3 1 7 -4 10 Earls Barton United 10 2 2 6 -4 8 Kettering Nomads 12 2 1 9 -17 7 Milton 10 1 2 7 -14 5 Corby Locomotives 9 1 1 7 -27 4 Stanion Redstar 13 1 0 12 -60 3

Division TWO sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre P W D L GD PTS AFC Corby Shamrock 12 11 0 1 64 33 Spratton

12 8 2 2 19 26 Wellingborough Rising Sun 11 7 1 3 9 22 Borough Alliance 10 7 2 1 37 20 Higham Ferrers 12 7 1 4 4 19 Finedon Volta 10 5 2 3 2 17 Higham Town 9 5 0 4 13 15 West Haddon Albion 12 4 3 5 -7 15 FC Titchmarsh 12 3 3 6 -20 12 Kislingbury 12 3 2 7 -19 11 Northampton SPA 10 4 0 6 -5 9 Kettering Park Rovers 11 2 3 6 -15 9 Stanwick Rovers 10 2 1 7 -29 7 Grange Park Rangers 10 1 2 7 -17 5 Walgrave Amber 11 1 2 8 -36 2*

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MDH Teamwear Northants Combination Football League 2014-2015 Season Saturday, 8 November Premier Divison Corby S&L Khalsa Earls Barton United Gretton Milton Ringstead Rangers Stanion Redstar.

Welford Victoria

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Roade Harpole James King Blisworth Kettering Nomads Moulton Weldon United Corby Eagles

Lower Junior Cup Corby Ravens Irchester United Reserves Kettering Nomads Reserves Netherton United Reserves Rothwell Corinthians Res Stanwick Rovers Thrapston Town Wellingborough Old Grams Woodford United Reserves Charlton & District FC Titchmarsh Grange Park Rangers

5 - 5 0 - 0 0 - 11 2 - 4 0 - 2 4 - 3 2 - 5 1 - 3 2 - 0 0 - 2 A - A 0 - 5

Glinton United (Pen 5-6) Corby Grampian (P 4-1) Daventry Drayton Grange Clipston Heyford Athletic Wollaston Victoria Weedon Pboro Wittering Harriers Wilby Wellingbro’ Rising Sun Raunds Town Reserves Wboro Whitworths Res

Kislingbury Northampton SPA Npton Delapre OB’s TL Npton Spencer Reserves Pboro Parkway Eagles Pboro Sports Reserves Spratton Desborough & Rothwell U Northampton Falcon United Harpole Reserves Kingscliffe Reserves Moulton Reserves

1 - 5 2 - 5 H - W 3 - 2 0 - 1 5 - 3 5 - 0 1 - 0 6 - 2 6 - 1 2 - 2 2 - 2

Npton Liberty Stars TL Weldon United Reserves Higham Ferrers AFC Corby Shamrock Higham Town Finedon Volta Middleton Cheney Res Npton ON Chenecks Res Yardley Gobion Npton Thorplands 81 TL Brixworth A S Res (P 5-6) Burton United (P 2-4)

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Corby Strip Mills Irthlingborough Town Northampton Mereway Inter Corby Wellingborough Aztecs

ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League 2014-2015 Season Saturday, 8 November Premier Divison AFC Kempston Rovers Boston Town Huntingdon Town 6 minutes, score 0-0 Newport Pagnell Town Peterborough Northern Star Sleaford Town Wellingborough Town Wisbech Town Yaxley Oadby Town Division One Bourne Town Buckingham Town Peterborough N Star Res Lutterworth Athletic Northampton ON Chenecks Olney Town

3 - 1 4 - 1 A - A

Thurnby Nirvana Harrowby United Deeping Rangers

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Holbeach United Northampton Sileby R Long Buckby AFC Harborough Town Rushden & Diamonds Cogenhoe United Desborough Town

3 - 1 3 - 4 0 - 4 3 - 4 7 - 1 2 - 3

Bugbrooke St Michaels Peterborough Sports Northampton ON Cheks Northampton Spencer Stewarts & Lloyds Corby Rothwell Corinthians

Rushden and Higham United 2 - 2 Wellingborough Whitworth 2 - 0 Woodford United 2 - 1

Burton Park Wanderers Raunds Town Blackstones

BST Potton United

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Reserve Division Cogenhoe United Reserves Eynesbury Rovers Reserves Harborough Town Reserves Potton United

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Potton United Reserves Peterbro Northern Star Olney Town Reserves Lutterworth Athletic

Northants Lower Junior Cup Corby Pegasus 2 - 2 FC Titchmarsh A - A 50 minutes, score 2-0 FC Titchmarsh Irchester United Reserves 0 - 0 Rothwell Corinthians Res 0 - 2 Thrapston Town Reserves 2 - 5

Bugbrooke St Ms R (P 2-3) Raunds Town Reserves Corby Grampian (P 4 -2) Heyford Athletic Weedon

Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combination Northants FA Lower Junior Cup Corby Ravens had home advantage and kept the scores level after 90 minutes 5-5 but, it was the dreaded penalty shootout that failed them losing 5-6 to Glinton United.

Corby Grampian travelled to Irchester United Res of the UCL and held them to a 0-0 draw for 90 minutes but once again lost out 4-1 on penalties.

Kettering Nomads Res had a bad day in an all Combination game going down 11-0 to Daventry Drayton Grange.

Moulton Res and Burton United finished level after 90 minutes but it was the latter going through 4-2 on penalties.

Clipston made the long trip to Netherton Utd of the Peterborough League and made the journey worthwhile with a 4-2 win to book a passage into the next round.

Rothwell Corinthians Res from the UCL played host to Heyford Atletic and it was the Combination side the made progress 2-0.

Stanwick Rovers put there league form behind them to progress into next round with a 4-3 win over Wollaston Victoria. Stanwick goals from: Busca Anohecus, Gary Bellamy, Graham Holmes and Harrison Keeble.

Duston Garage Star Award goes to Division Two Stanwick for their Lower Junior Cup win over Division One Wollaston UCL Thrapston Town were unable to dispose of Combination side Weedon going down 5-2, to send Weedon through.

Wellingborough Old Grammarians struggles continue in the County Cup going down 3-1 to Peterborough Wittering Harriers.

Woodford United Res put paid to Wiley’s Progress with 2-0 win.

Charlton & District came up against Wellingborough Rising Sun one of the form teams in Combination Division Two and went home empty handed with Rising Sun going through 2-0.

Grange Park Rangers found Wellingborough Whiworths Res of the UCL too strong and went down 5-0.

Kislingbury found Northampton Town League Liberty Stars a hurdle to far and went down 5-1.

Northampton SPA found Weldon United Res a hurdle too far with the Combination Prem Res side too strong going down 5-2.

Northampton Spencer Res were made to work hard for their victory against Combination Corby Shamrock just going through 3-2.

Higham Town made the long trip to Peterborough Parkway Eagles worthwhile with a 1-0 win to go through to next round.

Finedon Volta trip to Peterborough Sports Res was not so successful going down 5-3.

Spratton booked their passage through with a 5-0 win over Middleton Cheney Res. Desborough & Rothwell United carried form with them into the County cup with a 1-0 win over Northampton Chenecks Res. Northampton Falcons United put paid to Yardley Gobion progress with a 6-2 win to book a passage into next round.

Duston Garage Premier Division Roade underestimated Corby S&L Khalsa and just edged a win 3-2. Roade goals from: James Lawton, James Wayman and Oliver Anderson. Khalsa goals from: David Crawford and Daniel Rogers.

Earls Barton United held Harpole to a 1-1 stalemate.

James King Blisworth just couldn’t manage a win over highflyers gretton and ended up in a 1-1 draw.

Milton hosted Kettering Nomads who lie close in the league and after a close game, Nomads were the ones who came out on top 1-0, earning some well needed points.

Ringstead Rangers took advantage on home soil and beat Moulton 3-2, maintaining their place in the table.

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Weldon United travelled the short distance to Stanion Redstar and were not left travelling home disappointed after beating Stanion a comfortable 7-1. Weldon goals from: Sean Fraser, Dalibor Kovacevic, Austen Milne, Jake Thompson x2 and Kyle Jardine x2.

Corby Eagles were victorious over Welford Victoria 3-0. To keep up their hopes of leading the league table, currently being in 2nd place with one game in hand over Gretton.

Eagles goals from: Chris Caswell, Paul Caswell and Steven Harrison.

Duston Garage Division 2 In the only game in the division Borough Alliance made the short trip over to Walgave Amber and it was the visitors that came away with the points with a 10-0 win.

Duston Garage Division 3 Corby Kingswood had a local derby with Corby Strip Mills with the home side taking the points to keep them in the top 4 of the division winning by 4-1.

Corby United played host to Irthlingborough Town and it was he hosts that took the points to leave Irthlingborough Town still bottom of the table. Corby United goals from: Shaun McGeorge x2, Stefan Earle and Aiden Ennis.

Irthlingborough Rangers played host to Northampton Mereway in an exciting game it was the visitors more experienced side that took the points.6-3.Rangers goals from: Adam Jones, Thomas King and Tommy Upex.

Kettering Ise Lodge recorded the second win in 12 games with a 5-2 win over Inter Corby, who are still finding their first season in the league.

Northampton Obelisk came up against form team Wellingborough Aztecs and the visitors put themselves top of the table with a hard fought victory 6-5. Aztecs goals from: John Lawrence x2, Tom Whiting x2, Kael Talbot and Gordon Murphy.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 1 Cup Weldon United ‘A’ were unable to defend the trophy they won last season going down 3-1 to Weedon Res .

Duston Garage Reserve Division One Corby Eagles Res kept up the pressure on the league leaders with a 2-0 win over Welford Res Eagles Res are now seven points behind the leaders with 2 games in hand.

Medbourne Res moved up the table with an 8-1 victory over Milton Res Wilby Res who are at the wrong end of the table came up against the league leaders Gretton Res and Gretton made it 8 wins out of 9 games by a 15-0 score.

Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 Cup Bugbrooke ‘B’ made progress into the next round with a 4-2 win over West Haddon Res. Duston Garage Reserve Division 2 Daventry Drayton Grange played host to Kettering Orchard Park Res and in an exciting game it was the hosts that took the points with a 6-3 win to keep them in 2nd place in the league.

Corby United Res made the long trip to Heyford Res and the home side came out on top by 6-2. Heyford goals from: Gentran Shahollaric x2, Taylor Morgan, Ben Richards, Mark Royle and George Underwood. Corby United Res from: Jamie Carlton and Peter Jones.

Higham Town Res kept up their good run of form with a 2-1 win over Corby Ravens Res, to keep them in mid table.

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Celebrating achievements of our local sporting heroes WITH a fantastic year of sporting achievements to reflect upon, the tenth Northamptonshire Sports Awards last week celebrated the county’s sporting stars, rising stars, coaches, volunteers and unsung heroes of sport, at a ceremony held at Kettering Conference Centre.

Chris Holmes, director of Northamptonshire Sport (which organised the event), opened the evening. He said: “Northamptonshire continues to achieve at a local, regional and national level and nominees show the huge talent, passion and commitment given to sport in this county. Congratulations to all shortlisted nominees.”

The evening was hosted by local sports broadcaster, Mike Sewell.

SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: Corby’s Daniel Keatings also claimed the title Local Sportsman of the Year.

DISABLED SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Rachel Durman from Wellingborough – with mascot Blaze.

ENJOYING THE EVENT: Above top, members of the Diamonds Gymnastics Club, Irthlingborough: Paul Humphries, Connie Cowley, Neil Cowley, Amanda Cowley, Juliet Moules, Natalie Summers, Amelia Carlaw, Michelle Carlaw and Chris Barnes. Above bottom, from left – Amanda Marlow, Andrew Bennett and Janet Bennett. Audience photos courtesy of Jim McAlwane.

The winners were:

Performance Coach of the Year. Sponsored by Moulton College: Jim Mallinder, head coach at Northampton Saints RFC since 2007. The Saints’ most successful season ever was in 2013. For the first time in the club’s history they won the Premiership title and the Amlin Challenge Cup. Community Coach of the Year.

Sponsored by BBC Radio Northampton: Greg Yarnall, table tennis coach at Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough. Greg is a Level 3 Table Tennis coach, at the club since his teens. He works with all ages and abilities, from eight to 80 years. He has introduced many people to the sport and mentored a team of coaches at the club, as well as developing current England players Chris Doran, Alex Ramsden and Bhavika Mistry.

Young Leader of the Year. Sponsored

by Northampton County Council: Danielle Coglin from Northampton. Danielle has successfully attended the Basketball Northants Leadership Academy and has trained as a coach, referee and table official.

She is a constant presence at the Northants Central Venue League, where she is in charge of table officiating. She has coached teams in numerous age groups up to regional level and is the assistant coach to the East Midlands Girls U11 team.

Volunteer of the Year. Sponsored by The University of Northampton – Department of Sport, Exercise and Life Science: Julie Long from Northampton. Julie has organised and managed nine junior netball teams, managed the FuturePrint netball club’s finances and administration and is the driving force behind the club.

Primary Sport School of the Year.

Sponsored by Create Development: Lings Primary School, Northampton. The School uses PE to improve all areas of school life, pupil behaviour and levels of attainment.

They have attended many district/county school games competitions, have a huge Real PE programme, run after school clubs with strong links to community sports clubs.

Secondary Sport School of the Year.

Sponsored by Create Development: Manor School Sports College, Raunds. As the host school for the Wellingborough and East Northants School Sport Partnership, Manor has played a lead role in the development of PE and school sport across the county.

It is also the lead school for coaching and volunteering and runs a comprehensive programme of curricular and extra curricular sport.

Community Team of the Year.

Sponsored by Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team: Old Northamptonians U13s Cricket Team. Having won the county championships, the team represented Northants at the National U14 club championships, finishing first beating off 1,700 other clubs vying for the title. Six of the side play for the county squad.

Performance Team of the Year.

Sponsored by Everyone Active: Northampton Saints RFC. The most successful season in the club’s history as it won the Aviva Premiership for the first time, beating Saracens in a thrilling grand final. The club also won the Europe Challenge Cup beating Bath in the final.

Active Workplace of the Year. Sponsored

by Sport England: Ricoh UK. At the two Northampton offices, activities delivered include a pedometer challenge, a Ricoh sport day and the creation of an active partnership with a local gym, a cycling challenge and a family fun day at Ricoh Arena.

Get Active Award. Sponsored by Places for People: Christine Martin from Corby.

Christine weighed 22 stone and decided to lose weight and take up exercise. She joined a gym and took up running with the Body Magic Marvels jogging groups and she has now lost ten stones. She has also inspired her

SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORT WINNERS: Manor School, Raunds.

LOCAL SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR: Frankie Jones of Wellingborough was unable to attend the ceremony, but her award was accepted on her behalf by Zoe Shepherd from British Gymnastics – pictured above with the award sponsor from Ricoh, Lena Russell (left). son to lose eight stones.

Disabled Sports Person of the Year.

Sponsored by Wellingborough Norse: Rachel Durman from Wellingborough. Rachel competed at the national paraclimbing championships and claimed first place in the female autism category. She is also a member of the successful Friars School netball team, and helps the school by being an active leader and ambassador for school sport.

Community Club of the Year. Sponsored

by Northamptonshire Telegraph: Stewarts and Lloyds RFC. A well-established club, this year they have secured more than £100k to develop club facilities, including additional floodlighting, allowing the club to cater for more than 400 visits per week. They have recruited a new team of volunteers and maintained 12 teams for its 250+ members.

The senior team are the Midlands Vase Champions.

Young Sportswoman of the Year.

Sponsored by Championing Northamptonshire: Chloe Wordingham from Higham Ferrers. At the age of 15, Chloe became the national U25 champion (the youngest ever and the first from Northamptonshire), represented England at the World Indoor Bowls event, narrowly losing in the semi-finals. In the 2104 national championship, Chloe bowled in eight different events (a record). She is the county U25 champion in three different events – a feat never achieved before – as well as playing in the most ever county finals.

Young Sportsman of the Year. Sponsored

by Tresham Academy of Sport: Alex Ramsden from Great Houghton. Alex was selected for the full England Youth squad for the first time as the U14 national champion at both singles and doubles. He also competed at U15 level, coming joint first but finishing third on count back. Again competing at U15, Alex represented England in the European Championships and won gold at the U18 UK School.

Local Sportswoman of the Year. Sponsored by Ricoh: Frankie Jones of Wellingborough. After a long career in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Frankie achieved a gold medal and five silvers at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where she competed for Wales.

Sports Personality of the Year (sponsored by Travis Perkins) and Local

COMMUNITY COACH OF THE YEAR: Westfield Table Tennis Club, Wellingborough, Greg Yarnall.

GET ACTIVE WINNER: Christine Martin from Corby receives her award, sponsored by Places for People.

YOUNG SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR: Chloe Wordingham from Higham Ferrers is presented with her award by sponsors, Championing Northamptonshire.

Sportsman of the Year (sponsored by Everyone Active): Daniel Keatings from Corby. One of Great Britain’s current golden generation of gymnasts, Daniel represented Scotland at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he won a silver medal in the Team Competition, silver in the Individual All-Around Final and gold in the Pommel Horse competition.

Lifetime Contribution to Sport.

Sponsored by Decathlon: Bill Evans from Northampton. Bill has been the Leicester, Rutland and Northants Divisional Secretary for 50 years. He is an official and has judged and officiated at hundreds of boxing shows.

At 80 years old, Bill still coaches at the Bill Evans Academy five times a week. He is a mentor to many other coaches, officials and judges and provides invaluable support to local clubs to enable boxers to take part in sport. Bill will go forward to the BBC’s ‘Unsung Hero’ regional award.

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GOAL!: A packed Godalming goal mouth as Poppies make it 2. Picture Jim McAlwane

Poppies mark special day

Kettering Town 2 v 1 Godalming Town Consistent rain fell for an hour prior to kick off only for the sun to arrive in time for a minutes silence in remembrance of all falling soldiers.

The rain however left the pitch very wet and heavy and both teams found it difficult to keep possession or play the ball on the ground.

Kettering Town started slowly and it was Godalming Town who had the better of the first half an hour with a couple of outstanding close range shots from Jack Mazzone and George Firth kept out by Jamie McAlindon in the Poppies goal.

Kettering did start to come into the game and took the lead on 41 minutes. A long cross field pass from Jamie Clifton found Elliot Sandy on the edge of the G’s area who shot into the bottom corner of the goal. The first half finished 1-0.

With the sun now absent the start of the second half, under much colder conditions, Godalming started the better and nearly drew level after 58 minutes when Chris Musgrove headed the ball onto the Poppies cross bar.

Godalming Town continued to press but after a great save from Richard Ossai in the G’s goal, Brett Solkhon bundled home the resulting corner to put Kettering 2-0 up after 67 minutes.

In the closing 20 minutes Ossai saved superbly from first Andy Hall and then from Claudiu Hoban in quick succession as both keepers were made to work hard.

Chances feel to both teams as the match drew to a close, and it was Will Hutton who finally found his way past McAlindon with a great strike from just inside the area to make it 2-1 with 3 minutes to go. It proved however to be too little to late as the referee blew his whistle and Kettering maintained their position at the top of the table extending their lead to 5 points.

Man of the Match Richard Ossai. Report by Chris Knight

Scouts cast their eyes over Asian football talent

YOUNG Asian footballers from across the country were given the chance to catch the eye of scouts from professional clubs during a local five-a-side tournament. The first ever Asia Cup was held at Goals Soccer Centre in Mereway, Northampton, on Tuesday October 28, with representatives from a string of professional clubs all on hand hoping to snap

up a star of the future.

The tournament was the brainchild of keen football fans Naz Islam, Tipu Rahman, and Prince Sadiq Choudhury.

Almost 100 footballers were involved in the tournament, which was won by a team from London.

Mr Islam said: “We wanted to do something to help give youngsters the opportunity to

get spotted and earn the right to play professional football. It can be hard for young Asians to get their break as often they are not involved in the system at an early age.”

Cobblers defender Kash Saddiqi, a Pakistan international.

28, with representatives from a string of professional clubs all on hand hoping to snap up a star of the future.

Stewarts and Lloyds get ready to rumble!

MEET the club that has been voted by people from across the county as the finest of clubs – Stewarts and Lloyds RFC. The Corby-based club claimed the Community Club of the Year accolade at the recent Northamptonshire Sports Awards (see full list of winners on page 23).

S&L has had a spectacular

year – securing more than £100,000 to develop facilities, recruiting new volunteers and maintaining 12 teams for its 250+ members.

The club – now promoted to Midlands League 2 – became Midlands Senior Vase champions for the first time in the club’s history. One fan told Extra Local about a heart-warming scene at The

Chequered Flag when the lads went into the pub on the Saturday evening just hours after winning, holding the trophy aloft – everyone in the pub burst into spontaneous applause! And rightly so.

Another club first was becoming the Senior Vase national semi-finalists –they were just one game away from a Twickenham final.

Diamonds down to 8 and still 3 up!

Wisbech Town 1 v 3 AFC Rushden & Diamonds AFC Rushden & Diamonds pro- the start of the second half through Faduced a memorable performance zel Koriya before Sam Brown also saw to defeat Wisbech Town 3-1 at the red for a foul on the edge of the box Fenland Stadium on Saturday after- when deemed to deny a scoring chance.

The hosts pulled one back from the renoon.

After Richard Bunting had given the sultant free kick, before the Diamonds Diamonds the lead from a 35 yard free went down to eight men when Russ kick, and Russ Dunkley had also seen Dunkley picked up a second yellow his free kick hit the back of the net off card, but the eight man Diamonds side the post and the keepers’ legs, Dia- held out for almost half an hour before monds were reduced to ten men at the celebrating a famous victory in front of break with Bunting receiving a straight the large contingent of travelling fans.

Manager Andy Peaks made just red card. The ten men added a third at

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one change to the team which started against Sleaford last weekend, with Joel Gyasi returning to the side in place of Elliott Lamb-Johnson. Matt Gearing came onto the bench in place of Charlie Butt.

Diamonds played with a really strong wind at their backs in the first half on a day when weather conditions would significantly impact what would be a truly dramatic game.

Man of the match : Adam Confue.

Report by Paul Judd WINNERS: Community Club of the Year – Stewarts & Lloyds rugby club.

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