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Issue 02 18 APRIL 2012

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Recycling efforts pay off for all residents > Borough

In Short Everyone’s thoughts are on recycling these days but the Borough Council of Wellingborough has turned thoughts into action and saved taxpayers more than £300,000 by changing the way it disposes of our waste.

Rubbish has been turned into more than £300,000 towards vital local services thanks to increased recycling efforts by the people of Wellingborough.

Figures released by the Borough Council show that residents are recycling more than ever - generating hundreds of thousands of pounds to help fund local services through a new waste disposal contract.

Previously, it cost taxpayers around £12 a tonne to dispose of recycling, but the new contract means the contents of residents’ green bins translate directly into cash, resulting in an income of

more than £300,000 this year for the council.

Council officers negotiated a deal with Ideal Waste Paper Co Ltd and now get paid for every tonne of paper, metal, plastic and glass sent for recycling. Before the new contract was signed, the council’s recycling budget was £174,657, including account collection costs and a significant amount for disposal. As the council is no longer paying for disposal, the actual spend for this year is expected to be £72,700 saving £101,885.

The additional income from the new arrangement is expected to be in the region of £244,000 - which comes from payments from the contractor and also an amount of government recycling credits - so the overall income will be £345,885. Even taking into account unexpected costs such as fuel increases; the council is likely to see savings of around £320,000 for the year on its recycling budget.

Councillor Peter Morrall, chairman of Wellingborough Council’s community committee, said: “We’re really proud of the recycling service we offer our residents. Not only do we now receive income for the materials collected instead of paying for it to be disposed of, but we’ve also been able to increase the amount of items, such as glass bottles and plastic bags, that can be thrown into the green bin. Because it’s so easy to do we’d really encourage residents to make sure they recycle as much as possible - not only is it great for the environment but it also generates money which has a direct effect on taxpayers as we can use it to help fund other services.”

Stewart Lewis, account manager at contractors Ideal Waste Paper said: “Since we’ve had the contract, the borough’s recycling figures have risen from 5,614 tonnes a year to 7,000 tonnes. The more recycling we process, the more money we can pay the council.”

EACH year, the Waendel Walk welcomes thousands of visitors from all parts of the world, and advance booking have opened for this year’s event.

Now in its 33rd year, the weekend of walking, cycling, swimming and entertainment kicks off with an opening ceremony and parade on the evening on Friday 11 May at 6pm and events include walks of a number of distances, a swim and a cycle route, as well as entertainment throughout the weekend.

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Titanic exhibition launches Sunday lending at our libraries series of major events > wellingborough

Local news of great ship’s demise is focus of current exhibition > Castle Way MAJOR events are reflected in recent activities at Wellingborough Museum, where the focus has turned to the Olympics, the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Using 100-year-old newspaper cuttings and information from the Family History Society, the museum has put together a touching tribute to those who lost their lives when the Titanic went down in the North Atlantic in April 1912.

Passengers with local connections included two postmen from Wollaston and a baker from Wellingborough who were off to start a new life in America.

In addition, the museum has a collection of right shoes which are the partners to those that were being transported to America by a sales rep from a Northampton shoe company. The salesman had all the left shoes to show off to potential buyers in the States, but all were lost when the ship went down.

The Titanic exhibition officially opened on April 14 when visitors took

part in deck games and were entertained by an orchestra ensemble like the one that would have played for passengers on the Titanic, and will run until May 12 between the hours of 10am and 4.30pm.

On Saturday April 22, Henry VIII will be guest of honour at a celebration of St George’s Day, but he will have to share the limelight with a host of crusaders and dragon slayers to mark England’s Saint’s Day.

Looking further into the future, Wellingborough doesn’t boast too many past Olympians, but the museum has caught up with Anita Neil, who represented Great Britain at both the 1968 Mexico Games and the 1972 Munich Games in the 100 metres and the 4 x 100metres relay.

Anita still lives in Wellingborough and gave a series of interviews to the museum about her experiences in the greatest sporting competition, while the lower gallery is currently home to a celebration of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, with official photographs, press cuttings and memorabilia from visits to the town forming the basis of the exhibition.

Wellingborough Museum, Castle

Way, Wellingborough is open 10am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. For further information telephone 01933 276838.

WELLINGBOROUGH Library will be joining libraries throughout the county in opening their doors on Sundays, starting on April 22.

The changes were implemented on April 16, so now the library will open on Sunday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm.

During the week, the library will continue to open betweem 8 am and 6pm. Saturday hours will remain 9am to 5pm.

Wollaston Library will be open on Sundays from 1pm to 4pm, and will maintain its usual hours throughout the week - 2pm to 6pm weekdays and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.

The changes follow a consultation period in which users were asked about library services. It is thought that the Sunday opening will make the libraries more accessible to those who can’t visit during the week.

Included in the extended opening times will be improved access to the council’s self service and online services and the opportunity to make Blue Badge and bus pass applications.

Flame aims for town centre > Wellingborough

REMEMBER WHEN: The Titanic disaster is the focus of a new exhibition

THE people of Wellingborough will get the chance to cheer on the Olympic Flame as it travels through the town centre on the morning of Monday, July 2.

The flame is expected to begin its Wellingborough journey at about 11.20am by the Dog and Duck pub on London Road and from there it will make its way up Sheep Street and Silver Street and onto the High Street before ending at Harrowden Road at around 11.50am.

Safety top priority > Midland Road

MAKING MUSIC: An authentic orchestral ensemble entertained visitors to Wellingborough Museum

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WOMEN’S safety will be the focus of a meeting next week to give advice on all aspects of staying safe and avoiding risky situations.

The session, at All Saints Church Hall, Midland Road, Wellingborough, covers topics from personal safety, planning your route etc, to domestic abuse, hate crime and safety on a night out, including the use of date rape drugs.

Organised by Northamptonshire Police, officers will also be giving away personal safety alarms (subject to availability).

The event takes place between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday, April 25.

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Events help job prospects to for Wellingborough Fairs bring together businesses and job seekers so that everyone benefits > Tithe Barn

In Short Finding a job in these difficult times is a thankless task, but one that is being made easier for job seekers in Wellingborough by an initiative that gives them access to advice, training providers and genuine job vacancies.

THOSE looking for work or ­worried about the future have an opportunity to explore the ­market at the next in a series of ­initiatives to bring employers and job s ­ eekers together.

Rachel Mallows, of Bozeat-based The Mallows Company, set up ROSE Fairs in conjunction with the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

ROSE stands for Real Options for Skills and Employment and the fairs offers help and advice to the short and long-term unemployed from the Wellingborough area who are keen to get back into the work-

place and those who are simply looking for a career change, and have already enjoyed a number of successes.

Visitors are able to meet local businesses as well as learning and training providers, as well as getting careers advice and help with CV writing, interviewing skills and job-search techniques. At the last ROSE Fair, 80 visitors were able to choose from more than 100 vacancies and 200 volunteering opportunities.

The events give businesses the chance to exhibit as well as promote current vacancies, apprenticeships and services to those who are seeking work.

As well as featuring at the ROSE events, there is also the opportunity for businesses to advertise their vacancies on the monthly jobs stand at the Swansgate Shopping Centre and promote those to The Mallows

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WELLINGBOROUGH Extra is all about our communities and the people who live in them, and that’s why the promotional campaign that led up to this week’s launch focused very much on those who are active in the areas in which we live.

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Among our poster models we have a family butcher, a busy mum, a local author and a professional chef - and they all agreed to back the Extra Newspaper brand because they all believe that what communities need are well-written,

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Company’s Next Step clients – unemployed people who are referred by the Job Centre – on a daily basis.

Rachel Mallows of The Mallows Company believes the event is a perfect opportunity to meet everybody’s needs. She said: “When we set up the ROSE fairs back in December 2011, we were ultimately trying to help those who were out of work. Of course what we’ve now become are ‘job matchmakers’ because we can also solve a company’s headache of finding and accessing the right people to fill those empty roles. It really is ‘win-win’!”

The next ROSE Fair is taking place from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday, May 8 at the Tithe Barn, Burystead Place in Wellingborough. If you would like to book a stand and promote your vacancies - for FREE - or are interested in finding out more about the event, email rachel@rachelmallows.com or call 01933 664437.

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News in Brief Driving ambitions > Mill Road FOR anyone who enjoys competition as much as they enjoy reliving their childhood, Wellingborough Scalextric Club welcomes regular members and occasional visitors to their sessions at their Mill Road base.

All enthusiastic slot racers - male and female, young and old, beginner or experienced - will find a warm welcome.

To start racing, as a regular member or occasional visitor, contact Mike Kerr on 07718 124000, email mike.kerr@ntlworld.com or visit www. wellingboroughscalextric.co.uk

Historic carnival threatened > Wellingborough

WELLINGBOROUGH Carnival, which started in 1908, is appealing to businesses and local people to add their support as it struggles in the wake of cutbacks.

The organisers face the prospect of reduced support from the Borough Council for the carnival and party weekend and are hoping the public will support the Carnival by signing up to take part in the parade and by lining the streets to watch.

Businesses wishing to keep the Carnival alive by offering sponsorship should contact the organisers via the website www.wellingboroughcarnival.co.uk

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Theatre

Hormones and hot-footing Stress? We got on with it - there was a War on > Castle Theatre FROM hormonal women to a celebration of 40 years of dance, there’s a wide and varied offering at Wellingborough’s Castle Theatre next month.

The month starts with We’ll Meet Again (May 1), a celebration of wartime entertainment that brings the spirit of this era alive. Starring Marilyn Hill Smith from the BBC’s Friday Night is Music Night plus a cast of favourite artistes, followed by a shift to the Sixties and Seventies with the Northern Soul Tour on May 4.

Hormonal Housewives on May 9 looks at the funny side of middle age as a group of friends

battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch marks, chocolate, upper-lip hair ... and all the other joys of being a 21st Century woman.

More traditional entertainment is provided on May 18 by The Railway Children, a new stage adaptation of Edith Nesbitt’s classic children’s tale, while May 25 sees a celebration of 40 Years of Dance with the Barbara Hooton School of Dance, in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Full details of all these shows and more are available on the Castle Theatre website www.thecastle.org.uk

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April 19 Geoff Eales and Isorhythm - one of Europe’s most inspirational pianists and composers and his band Isorhythm, including Ben Waghorn, saxophones and bass clarinet; Carl Orr, guitar;Fred T. Baker, bass guitar and Asaf Sirkis on drums. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, tickets £12.50, concessions £10.50.

Box Office 01933 270007 April 21 Is That A Balloon? Taking your imagination into the crazy, magical world of balloons, this show creates a new children’s story every time. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 11am and 2pm, tickets £8.50, concessions £6.50.

Box Office 01933 270007 April 23 to 28 When We Are Married. A Yorkshire farcical comedy by JB Priestley.

Three Yorkshire couples, who were married on the same day by the same parson gather together to celebrate their silver wedding.

Pandemonium breaks out when these pillars of society discover that the person who conducted this ceremony was not authorised to do so and they believe they have been living in sin for twenty five years.

Amateur production presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm, tickets £10 and £8.

Box Office 01933 270007

Music April 20 Puretone, a selection of rock covers, at The Red Lion, London Road, Bozeat.

Details www.bozeatredlion.co.uk May 9 The Boro Jam - Rock Foundations run a Wellingborough Jam Night for budding young musicians to come along and have a taste at playing with a full band. Drum kit, guitar amps, bass amps, pedals and PA system all provided.

Wellingborough Town Football Club, 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Events April 22 Zumbathon at the Scott Bader Commonwealth Centre, in aid of Chelsea’s Angels, 11.30am to 1.30pm. Tickets £5 in advance, or £6 on the door, contact either Hayley on 07979 008734 or Sam on 07979 008730.

April 22 Mad Mile Car Boot Sale. Car £5, Small Vans £7, Large Vans £10, refreshments. Gates open at 7am, parking £1 per vehicle. Donations to Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.

Hardwick/Sywell Road, Wellingborough, every other Sunday.

18 APRIL, 2012 May 7 Bank Holiday Mad Mile Car Boot Sale. Car £5, Small Vans £7, Large Vans £10, refreshments. Gates open at 7am, parking £1 per vehicle. Donations to Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Hardwick/ Sywell Road, Wellingborough.

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

May 10, 11 and 12 Waendel Walk - the 33rd international Waendel Walk, starts Friday evening with friendship walks and live entertainment at the Castle Theatre. Followed on Saturday and Sunday by walks, cycle events, a swim and more live entertainment.

See Page 6 for details of how to join in the fun.

Children’s groups Little COGS Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am11.15am, Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, 50p per child. Contact 01933 225525 Messy Play Wednesdays 1.15-2.45pm, Victoria Centre, £2.20 1st child, £2 thereafter. Contact 01933 460266 Jumping Beans Wednesdays 9.15-11am term time only, Mill Road Baptist Church.

Contact 01933 383159 Little Fishes Fridays 1.30-3pm, Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, £1 per family.

Contact Lee on 01933 460266 Mucky Pups (Messy Play) Tuesdays 9.30-11am, The Castle Theatre 1st child £2.75, 2nd child £2. Contact 01933 272119 The Rascals Music Session Wednesdays & Fridays 9.4510.45am, The Castle Theatre, £2 1st child, £1.25 2nd child Rhymetime Wednesdays 10-10.30am & 1111.30am, Wellingborough Library, Free. Contact 01933 225365 Little Lambs (Irchester), Fridays 10-11.30am, Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact 01933 225525 Irchester BATS (Babies and Toddlers), Wednesdays 10.15-11.15am, term time only, Irchester Village Hall, £1 1st child, 50p thereafter.

Contact Nichola on 01933 410866 Little Fishes (Little Harrowden) Every other Wednesday 2-3pm, Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on 01933 678225

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No mystery about Ken’s new role New Mayor has played a varied role in community life

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Name game triumph > Wellingborough

THE children’s unit at Kettering General Hospital’s £30m extension has been named Skylark Ward by 14-year-old Wellingborough girl Nicole Bird.

She came up with the name in the competition, which had the theme Above The Treetops, and will be invited to open the new ward when the hospital wing opens in September.

> Wellingborough THERE’S no mystery about the new Mayor of Wellingborough although many townspeople will know him from his love of the murder mystery genre.

Councillor Ken Harrington wrote and ran murder mystery nights around Northamptonshire, although his time in office is likely to be rather more straightforward.

Cllr Harrington, who will be sworn in as Mayor at a meeting of a council on May 15, was born in Surrey and moved to Wellingborough 40 years ago.

He has enjoyed a long career in the motor industry and has played a prominent role in the community throughout that time, running his murder mystery nights for 13 years, as well as taking on the role of president of the Chamber of Trade and Commerce, and he is currently president of Wellingborough Hatton Rotary Club.

Cllr Harrington is married to Jean, who will be his consort for the mayoral year, and they have four children, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Elected to the borough council in 1995, Cllr Harrington has served as ward councillor for Redwell East since then. He has been a member

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Police on hand > Oxford Street of numerous committees over the years and currently sits on the licensing, overview and scrutiny, appointments, and standards committees as well as being chairman of the audit committee.

He said: “It is a great honour to serve as mayor and I am particularly proud to be representing the borough during such a special time as Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting many different people and organisations and helping everyone celebrate such a magnificent occasion. I’m especially keen to work with local schools, who will undoubtedly have planned something special, and to meet the children that will help shape the future of Wellingborough.”

POLICE officers from Wellingborough will be holding a surgery in the town’s Morrisons store on Saturday, April 28 between noon and 2pm.

Anyone is welcome to drop in to chat to officers and bring any concerns to their attention.

Double the number of apprentice places at Tresham College Excellent partnerships with industry > Tresham college Tresham College is reporting 200 per cent growth in the number of apprentice places offered over the past 18 months.

The college has worked hard to develop excellent partnerships with more than 350 employers to provide opportunities for existing and future workforces and in the past year, has supported more than 730 apprentices.

This figure includes 450 new apprentices, in a variety of areas, including engineering, construction, hairdressing, business, computing and customer service.

Apprenticeships are offered at Level 2 and Level 3 and allow individ-

uals to progress to Higher National Diplomas or Foundation Degrees if they wish to continue to higher education.

Colin Needle, Head of Apprentices at Tresham said: “Apprenticeships are pivotal in providing a great opportunity to gain experience for highly skilled jobs and can lead to excellent career opportunities and potential to climb the career ladder more quickly.”

For more information about the apprenticeship programmes on offer with Tresham or to register your interest in offering an apprenticeship work placement please call Tresham’s Apprenticeship Team on 0845 658 89 90.

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Town gears up for another fantastic weekend

Thousands expected again for international Waendel Walk >The Castle THOUSANDS of people from all over the world take part in Wellingborough’s internationally renowned Waendel Walk and advance booking has opened for this year’s event.

Now in its 33rd year, the weekend of walking, cycling, swimming and entertainment kicks off with an opening ceremony and parade on the evening on Friday 11 May at 6pm followed by two friendship walks of 5km and 10km. On Saturday 12 and Sunday May 13, walks ranging from 5km to a marathondistance 42km will take place,

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taking walkers across fields, footpaths and roads, visiting local villages along the way.

The 5km routes are suitable for children, buggies, wheelchair users and those not used to walking, and along the routes there are control points and public houses that have food and toilet facilities.

The walks all start and finish at The Castle in Wellingborough. Maps and route descriptions are not handed out prior to the event to avoid early starts but can be collected on departure from The Castle on the day.

There is free entertainment running all weekend at The Castle, including a jazz band playing from 5pm to 6pm on the Friday, followed at 7pm by local musician Dr Busker. Saturday and Sunday afternoons will feature talented young people, and there will be a free Saturday night party with music provided by reggae band Unity.

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places at Waendel Leisure Centre on the Saturday and is free to Waendel entrants upon showing Waendel wristband as proof of payment for the event. Swimmers complete a minimum of 300 meters between 6pm and 8.30pm.

Cyclists will cover one of two courses, 42 km (26 miles) from 9am or 25 km (16 miles) from 9.30pm.

To register online for any part of the Waendel Weekend visit www.thecastle.org.uk/ whatson

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Lottery cash aids heritage Town benefits from £1.4million from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards improvements and restoration > Wellingborough AN award of more than £1.4million to protect and enhance Wellingborough’s heritage and history has been secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The money will be spent over five years on restoring key buildings, improving town centre shop fronts, establishing a heritage trail, and providing training and education on traditional trades such as stonemasonry.

Property owners will be able to apply for a share of the cash in the form of a grant, which they can use to help with restoration and improvement work.

Key buildings that will be eligible for

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grant assistance include the Grade II listed Hind Hotel in the town centre, which dates back to 1645, the former RAOB club, and the Old Bake House on Broad Green. Shop owners along Market Street, Sheep Street, Silver Street, High Street and Cambridge Street will be able to apply for grants to return their shop fronts to their former glory with the use of natural period materials.

Part of the lottery money will be used by the council to work with schools and community groups to develop and promote the HELP AT HAND: Grade 11 listed Hind Hotel town’s heritage trail. This would take we have been successful in securing people on a tour through Wellingbor- the money from the Heritage Lottery ough’s medieval streets, explaining Fund. We have a lot of history in our the history and architecture behind town, and some really beautiful buildbuildings such as the Golden Lion, ings, and we will be able to restore and Swanspool House, Croyland Hall and protect this heritage so that it can be Abbey, the Tithe Barn, Hatton Hall enjoyed for generations to come.

Wellingborough Council has been and 28 Church Street.

Councillor Graham Lawman, chair- awarded £1,425,100, which will be man of the council’s development supplemented with £706,977 of councommittee said: “This is an exciting cil funds and £757,302 from property time for Wellingborough and we’re owners, giving a total of £2,889,379 to delighted to receive the news that invest in Wellingborough.

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Putting feelings into a song

Winning songs will be a teaching resource > County

CHILDREN from across the county are being invited to take part in an anti-bullying song writing competition.

The songs must contain a strong anti-bullying message, demonstrate originality and impact and must appeal to children and young people. The winners will perform at the finalists’ concert in July and the primary and secondary winners will record their song at The Stables studio.

CDs of the winning songs will be distributed with a teaching resource to all schools in the county to support Northamptonshire’s anti-bullying strategy.

The competition is open to all children and young people under the age of 18 and entries must be submitted by Friday 4th May 2012.

To enter, either record your song on a CD and send it in the post, or record it onto a mobile phone and email it along with the name of individual or group, title of song, name of school, contact details, address, telephone number and email address Entries should be sent to Jo Wood, Anti-Bullying and Equalities Officer, Learning Skills and Education, c/o John Dryden House, 8-10 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD or on email to jlwood@northamptonshire.gov.uk

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Golfers to drive off for Air Ambulance

Charity Golf Day May 9th

Growing fast

commitment to attend every meeting, and there is a THE next meeting of chance to attend a national NABO Networking, one event free of charge before of the fastest growing joining.

All businesses are welnetworking groups in the UK, will be held at the come, with no restrictions Courtyard Luxury Lodge on professions, and annual Hotel in Stanwick on membership costs £149 plus VAT. April 20.

More than 30 local busiStarting at noon, the meeting provides a focus nesses are already active in on business growth with the Wellingborough area.

To book a place at the fortnightly videos from recognised business experts. April 20 meeting, which noon, telephone The are xon a pay starts 15 x 9meetings Well Filler_15 9 17/04/2012 14:44atPage 1 as you go basis with no 01933 375300

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Coffee morning with the boys in blue

Bewiched Cafe > Wellingborough

> County THE region’s Air Ambulance Services will benefit from a charity golf day to be staged by the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses.

The Regional Charity Golf Day will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at Wellingborough Golf Club, Great Harrowden.

Refreshments will be available on arrival at 11.30am and there will be an Individual Stableford Competition with first tee off from 12.30pm . Play will be followed by a twocourse evening dinner in the Vaux room.

Prizes will be awarded to the first three places, the longest drive, nearest the pin and the ladies’ prize. And, of

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ON COURSE: Wellingborough Golf Club at the magnificent Harrowden Hall course, for a hole in one.

The event costs £55 for FSB members and £60 for nonmembers, including 18 holes of golf, coffee or tea on arrival and a two-course evening meal. Wellingborough Golf Club members deduct £30 from ticket price For further information please contact Maxine Aldred, Development Manager, on 0116 259 7707 or email maxine. aldred@fsb.org.uk

WEEE care about our community Quarterly magazine for businesses > Mill Road RECYCLING firm WEEE Environmental (GB) Ltd has launched its own magazine to help put local businesses in touch with the community in which they work.

The WEEE Magazine is published quarterly and distributed to businesses and the general public throughout Northamptonshire, giving contact details for all kinds of businesses and services.

The Mill Road firm specialises in recycling electrical and electronic waste, stripping down unwanted items into component parts ready for recycling.

An array of local businesses attended a Coffee with Cops at a breakfast event organised by the Wellingborough BID. The coffee morning, at Bewiched Cafe in Church Street, had been organised so that businesses could have an informal chat with their town centre police officers.

One of the issues that businesses and retailers in the town felt needing addressing was the skateboarding and inappropriate cycling in the town centre. They were given assurance from Sector Inspector Nick Lyall of Wellingborough Safer Community Team that the Police were working to address these issues by educating adults and youth alike, and would look at issuing anti-social behaviour orders for persistent offenders.

A number of retailers, both independent and

coffee: “Morning all” national chains, asked if town centre crime, such as shoplifting was on the increase. They were informed that even given the current economic climate that figures - to be issued next month were likely to show a significant decrease. This in part is attributed to Wellingborough’s robust policy and high presence of PSCOs. John Cable, Wellingborough BID Manager said: “This inaugural event was a good opportunity for town centre businesses to express any concerns they had and to let the police know what they can do to help. We anticipate, given the turn out to this event, that future ‘coffee with cops’ will take place.”

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Zumba marathon event for Chelsea

Energetic Sunday ahead to raise cash for children with cancer > Wollaston FUNDRAISERS will be holding a Zumbathon in Wollaston on April 22 to help children diagnosed with rare cancers.

The event, at the Scott Bader Commonwealth Centre, will take place between 11.30am and 1.30pm and will raise money for Chelsea’s Angels to help children with neuroblastoma and other rare cancers.

Chelsea’s Angels was set up by Emma Knighton and Michelle Tomkins after Emma’s daughter Chelsea died in 2009 when she was three years old after being diag- RAISING FUNDS: Zumbathon in memory of Chelsea

nosed with neuroblastoma.

Since then, the charity has The charity aims to ease the financial and emotional pressures of living with a child suffering from rare cancers by providing respite breaks for parents and siblings, recreational care for children with cancer, and to buy medical equipment to help in their day-to-day lives and their treatment.

Tickets for the Zumbathon are £5 in advance, or £6 on the door and there will also be a prize raffle and refreshments will be available. For ticket details contact either Hayley on 07979 008734 or Sam on 07979 008730.

Police officers Walk planned ready to listen > Wellingborough

> Borough COMMUNITIES and their concerns are the leading priority at Northamptonshire Police’s regular surgeries and street briefings, where PCSOs will be on hand to meet members of the public.

Surgeries will be held at the Village Hall, High Street Wollaston on April 19 between 6.30pm and 7pm; at Reach Out Church, Irchester on May 16 between 10am and 11.30am and at the Wesleyan Chapel in Bozeat on May 21from 6.30pm to 7pm Members of the public are welcome to visit any street briefings and surgeries to discuss concerns with officers and bring problems to their attention.

A full list of contact points and times is available at www.northants.police.uk

WELLINGBOROUGH Ramblers will meet on Saturday morning for a seven-mile circular walk around Farthingstone and Mantles Heath.

The Wellingborough Ramblers Group has an extensive programme of half and full day walks to suit most age groups and abilities, including midweek, weekend and evening walks, ranging from four to 14 miles, and there is usually around 10-25 people on each walk.

The group also organises day trips, weekend and longer treks in other parts of England, as well as social events, and new members are always welcome.

The group was founded in 1991 and is part of the Ramblers, a national group that encourages walking, protects the rights of way, defends the beauty of the countryside and has campaigned for many years for freedom to roam over uncultivated, open country.

The April 21 walk starts at 10am from Everdon Church and anyone interested in taking part should contact 07740 995707.

Essential advice for later in life

Special advice for the over 50s on new ways to keep fit and healthy supported by Northamptonshire NHS A SPECIAL new event that gives the over 50s essential advice and information as well as introduction to new ways to stay fit and well will take place in Wellingborough this week.

Later life matters is a day-long event organised by Wellingborough council and nene valley community action on thursday april 19. the day will include 30 exhibitions offering talks on a range of health-related issues as well as information on subjects such as benefit entitlements and tips to stay fit and healthy. young volunteers will also be on hand to show participants how to get to grips with technology such the internet, mobile phones and games consoles, and there will be the

chance to take advantage of therapy treatments running throughout the day including reiki, indian head massage and hand reflexology. there may be a small charge for treatments. entertainment from local bands and choirs will take place in the hall.

Cllr Eileen Higgins, Chairman of Wellingborough council’s older persons’ advisory panel said: “we know that there are a lot of older people out there who don’t know what services are available to them or what benefits or grants they could be entitled to.

“We wanted to bring all these services together into one place to make it easy for people to access. but we didn’t want to put on an event that meant people simply wandered around an exhibition

hall picking up leaflets, so we’ve made the day social and interactive too.

“We have young people helping bridge the generation gap by demonstrating popular console games that their grandchildren might be into, or helping explain the technology that older people may be a bit wary of, such as texting and emails. we also have interesting short talks and live music to keep people entertained. there’s a huge amount happening and we’re really excited about what promises to be a fun and informative day.”

Later life matters will take place between 10am and 4pm at the castle theatre, Wellingborough. the event is supported by Northamptonshire county council and Northamptonshire nhs.

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Gaining new confidence > Wellingborough

Those looking to kick-start their job search can take advantage of a free six-week course to help build confidence and find a way back into work.

The Library Service will be running a course at Wellingborough Library on Wednesdays between 9.15am and 11.15 am, beginning on April 25.

Each course covers career directions, building a CV and mock job applications, self-confidence and positivity, motivation and interview preparation.

To book your place on the Wellingborough course, call Helen on 07834 006312 or email hdoel@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Time for rhyme > Central library

PRE-SCHOOL children can get musical at Rhymetimes sessions at Wellingborough Library every Wednesday during term time.

The session’s runs from 10am to 10.30am and from 11am to 11.30am and children and parents and carers are invited to join in with action nursery rhymes and songs.

They are an opportunity for small children to develop language and rhythm by using simple musical instruments and performing action songs.

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Extra wants to help your good cause > Borough AT WELLINGBOROUGH Extra, we believe that Community Is Strength and we want to help you promote your good cause or charity, so let us know what’s happening by emailing editor.judith@extranewspapers.co.uk But we’d like to take it a step further than that, and put some real support behind a local charity - so tell us about your good cause and you could become Wellingborough Extra’s chosen charity for the forthcoming year. Send details to the email address above, or write to the address given on Page 2 of this newspaper.

Priestley’s famous Wedding nightmare entertains the Castle JB Priestley’s farcical comedy when we are married will be staged at the castle theatre from monday april 23.

Set in yorkshire, the play is centred around three couples, who were married on the same day by the same parson, as they celebrate their silver wedding anniversaries.

Pandemonium breaks out when these pillars of society discover that the person who conducted this ceremony was not authorised to do so. the play runs until saturday, april 28, at 7.30pm each evening and with a saturday matinee at 2.30pm. tickets are £10 and £8, call the Castle Theatre box office on 01933 270007

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EXTRA LETTERS & LOCAL RANTS READ ALL ABOUT IT LATEST TWEETS...

Just a couple of things about the first issue which I think are perhaps worthy of your consideration:Why, in the 'Locals are the face of Extra' item, do you refer to all four of these 'locals' by their status, namecheck and interview three of them, show photographs of two of them and make no further reference to the luckless 'family butcher'? In his position, I'd be a bit fed up!

Also, this is a fortnightly publication and although the first issue is dated 4 April I didn't see it on sale until yesterday, when I discovered that both competitions had a closing date of 11 April - not a very satisfactory situation in that even at the modest price of 50p the opportunity to enter these should be available to all your readers, not just the early birds.

All in all, however, I was pretty impressed with the paper and hope you will take these criticisms in the spirit in which they are intended.

Regards Una Adams.

this, we are a small team who are working hard to bring local news and features of interest to local people.

We are slowly getting there.

Editor - Thank very much for your letter, we unfortunately need to have a competiotion cut off so that we can print the answer or winner in the next publication – but we are looking into this to see if we could extend.

Extra is available in newstands and supermarkets all over the county – we are sorry you couldn’t find a copy earlier but probbaly very good news for us as possibly your retail newsagent had sold out! and had to re-order!

Extra last week and must say am very impressed. The newspaper is obviously written both by and for people who live in our area, and is a really good read. Being a relative newcomer to the area, I had no idea just how much is going on in our town, and it was good to get an unbiased, well-reported insight into a number of local issues. I hope this will mean that in future our community will be better informed on matters which affect us and our way of life – and that residents and people working here will also be able to give their opinions via the paper. I was also impressed with the ‘magazine quality’ of the various articles towards the back, it’s almost like having both a paper and a glossy supplement all in one publication.

Congratulations, and I hope the next issues will be equally interesting and worthwhile.

Keep it up!

Ray.

I picked up a copy of the Corby

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Dear..EXTRA I would like to complain about the lack of parent and baby spaces in the council car parks in Kettering town centre. Every car park I go to there are an abundance of Disabled spaces, quite right too, but it’s a search for the parent and baby spaces. It can be hard work getting a little one in and out of a car and you need the car doors wide open to secure your child properly. I fear scratching a neighbouring car in the smaller spaces. I haven’t found any in the Cornmarket car park, the car park behind the post office and Marks and Spencer’s or the School lane car park-why is this?

Do the council want us to take our trade elsewhere? Perhaps a clue to all the closed shops in the town centre if you are deterring the mums pound!

A Kettering Mum

Editor - I quite understand the content of your letter and sympathize with your situation. I would be interested to know more and perhaps we could adopt this topic as an Extra campaign.

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Date night or disaster?

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EXPERTS tell us that we should keep the romance in our relationship by having Date Nights, time spent focussing on the two of you. Is this the stuff of dreams or reality?

First the logistics of a sitter, why is this always the woman’s job? The actual evening doesn’t start well when you are stressed by having to change twice. Baby sick and leaking milk - Chanel it ain’t! Add to this the depression you feel as you can’t get into the outfit you wanted to wear, realise it’s the first time you have looked properly into a mirror for ages (where did those wrinkles come from!), and can you afford to eat out once you have shelled out for a babysitter? Remember when

getting ready for a date used to take hours, if not days, of preparation and discussing what to wear, what to talk about and what was going to happen? The post mortem afterwards with friends, happy days.

Finally you make it out the door, stressed, and spend journey discussing if sitter is going to be OK? All goes well at first (although doesn’t the OH look tired) and you start to relax a little. But this new focus of your life (and that’s no bad thing) slowly starts to creep back into the conversation and the rest of the evening passes talking about the little darling/s. Well why not! You dreamed of having them, have wasted hours gazing at them as babes, and still pass time wistfully

thinking about their future.

Well its 9pm, you are both shattered and turn down dessert to rush home and check all is well. Bank balanced emptied on meal and sitter, you both crawl into bed exhausted. Romantic? not really. Exhausting and expensive, and energy and spare cash don’t tend to be in abundance in the early days of parenthood, if ever. But you tried, and my view is that the trying is important. It doesn’t have to be a meal out, even a cup of tea; just the two of you alone can be special if you try. It’s the trying which will make a difference to the daily grind, and that’s where you will find the romance.

Clare owns Mocha Mama at the Glendon Farm Complex, Kettering and will be writing every issue. www.mocha-mama.co.uk

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EXTRA ST GEORGE’S DAY

Celebrate St George’s Day with a weekend stuffed full of fun for all the Family

Action packed festivities across the midlands…

Where: Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE, - off A46 from the town centre B4103.

When: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April, from 11am-5pm How: Adult £8.00, Concessions £7.20, Children £4.80, Family Ticket £20.80.

Contact: 01926 852078 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/kenilworth Where: Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire, S44 6PR – Junction 29a off the M1 When: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

How: Adults £9.70 Concessions £8.80, Children £5.90, Family Ticket £24.50.

Contact: 01246 822 844 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsovercastle Where: Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS - mile east of Silsoe off the A6 When: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 April from 9am-6pm.

How: Adults £14.50, Concessions £13.10, Children £8.70, Family Ticket £37.70 Contact: 01525 860152 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/wrestpark

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THE STORY of St George and the legendary dragon has been told to children over centuries, but visitors to Kenilworth Castle’s patriotic celebration will be joined by a brand new largerthan-life reptile, as English Heritage unveils its new dragon!

The fearsome new dragon joined a respected line of dragons that have graced English Heritage’s re-enactments over the years, each putting in a good fight against the noble knight, St George. This year’s event will see the dragon pitted against a St George of some pedigree, played by historic re-enactor and swordsman, Mark Vance, in a thrilling combat show!

“It takes a special type of dragon to die two or three times a day in front of an audience of thousands, but we think we’ve found just the character for our St George’s Day pageant at Kenilworth Castle,” comments English Heritage’s regional events manager, Karen Pike. “We are confident that this dragon will give our St George a run for his money, as he should be more nimble than our last wyvern, which means even more thrills for the audience!”

Alongside storytelling – not only about the traditional legend, but also a legend that reveals Coventry as St George’s original home - and the ultimate confrontation between George and the dragon, visitors will also be able to wander around a medieval living history encampment, where they will meet all kinds of characters from the 15thcentury who are taking a break from their usual toils to enjoy the celebrations of the feast of St George, and take in the delicious smells of food fit for a knight cooking over an open fire!

The weekend will also feature hands-on activities and trails, plus a chance to look at and handle some of the armour worn by a medieval knight. St George and the Dragon is part of Kenilworth Castle’s medieval season of events and activities being held between April and September.

St George and the Dragon is part of Kenilworth Castle’s medieval season of events and activities being held between April and September. For more information call 01926 852078 please visit www.englishheritage.org.uk/kenilworth or call 01926 852078.

Moving South of the county and dow Wrest Park in Bedfordshire a promise St George's Day Festival that is bigger better than ever with new and excitin tertainment lined up to share the sta with England's favourite hero - inclu veritable feast of historic foodie delig the menu.

From creating a Pharaohs' banquet o cient Egypt, to making lost dishes fro Medieval era and recreating treats fro decadent Victorian tea table, live coo demonstrations will be running throu out each day - some giving visitors th portunity to taste real food and drink history.

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St George’s DayMonday April 23rd Free entry

by George!

Experience a medieval weekend at Bolsover Castle on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April. There will be knights in combat, living history displays and a dragon themed hobby-horse joust for children. There is also free entry for anyone named George or Georgina.

For England and St George Local chilli growers who produce some of the hottest in the world, including the Ghost Chilli and Trinidad Scorpion, will be selling a range of products both days and there will be sausage making and butchery demonstrations on offer on Sunday. Kids can take part in informal hands-on activities, including how to make bouquet garnis, churn butter and hand mill wheat to make bread.

This unmissable event also includes the chance to see Prince Malik's Lancers in fast and furious horseback displays recalling the glory days of the Raj as they demonstrate their amazingly accurate tent pegging skills - at a flat out gallop.

Victorian ladies will demonstrate the art of side saddle riding, as they jump a course including a table set for dinner complete with diners - before taking on the gents in a race against the clock.

Always a crowd pleaser, dashing mounted knights will demonstrate their skills - and the bravery of their horses - in medieval jousting displays where they collide at speeds of up to 40 mph. The main event each afternoon sees gallant St George resplendent in shining armour astride his noble steed as he attempts to slay a fearsome green dragon. Supporters can wave the flag for their favourite as they cheer for the valiant patron saint or the feisty firebreathing dragon, in their display of courage and patriotism.

Away from the main arena, there's plenty more historic action. A colourful living history encampment will provide a rolling programme of entertainment throughout each day including a fire breathing show, a bed of nails, plus minstrels and fools from medieval times. There's an authentic historic market to wander and children and adults can watch and take part in a host of other period activities including an interactive dragon puppet theatre and a mock children's battle.

Visitors will be able to see knights in full armour and explore the encampment where they can meet the knights and ladies and learn more about medieval life. Children can test their skill in the dragon themed hobby horse joust and take part in squire training before joining the children’s battle. Watch as St George is armed for combat and hear the story of St George in a Mummers play.

Take part in a fun trail around the grounds in search of the dragons. Find them all and solve the puzzle to become a certified Dragon Hunter!”

To celebrate St.George’s day English Heritage is offering free entry to Bolsover Castle on 21 & 22 April to anyone named George or Georgina, with proof of identity.

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The Jamb, Corby 1949 or 1952 or 1955?

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Silver St, Kettering 1952 or 1957 or 1962?

High St, Wellingbro’ 1963 or 1965 or 1967? Gold St, Kettering 1919 or 1922 or 1925?

Decades gone by competition

Win 6 bottles of fine wines delivered to your door

These old photographs were taken by many years ago using cameras on tripods and using glass negatives, when taking them the protographer viewed the subject though the lens the wrong way up.

Simply view the gallery of photographs, tell us the decade you think when the shots were taken, write the four years on the back of a sealed envelope or postcard and send with your contact details to: Photo Competition, Extra Newspapers Limited, Moulton Park Business Centre, Redhouse Road, Moulton, Northants NN3 6AQ or email your four decades to: prizes@extranewspapers.co.uk - subject line: ‘Decades gone by’ to be received no later than Wednesday 18h April. The first entrant matching the Editor’s selection from the draw will be the winner. The Editor’s decision is final. Winners will be announced in our next edition of your Extra.

Lynn’s a winner

Lynn Neal of Kettering successfully matched our editor’s selection of the best pictures in our Spring is Sprung competition in the last issue of Extra.

“Wow, I have never won a competion before - thank you very much Extra, how exciting” said Lynn.

Lynn, left, can be seen here collecting one of her prizes; a signed framed print of the photograph ‘Excuse Me’ from the photographer Dianne Norwood of Kettering Photographic Society.

Lynn also wins a Nikon Coolpix digital camera.

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Rothwell’s Mediterranean hidden gem on the Hill A true taste of the Med from Phillipos and Lisa sitting neatly on Market Hill in Rothwell The Old Bakehouse strives to accommodate both the coffee drinker and the more discerning eater. Phillipos and Lisa want the dining experience to be as pleasing to the senses as it is to the palette.

They have combined menu variety, atmosphere, ambience, and friendly staff to create a sense of the “place’’.

The Old Bakehouse is a reataurant and coffee shop where the customer can experience true Mediterranean hospitality and attitude and lovely food.

The menu ranges from a starter

DELICIOUS COFFEE: Presented very well

THE AWNINGS: Dining al fresco

WE ARE RECRUITING Advertising Sales Managers Extra Newspapers are seeking to employ two strong, experienced, motivated, display Advertising Sales Managers to join our expanding portfolio of hyper-local newspapers.

Structured in sales planning and feature based sales, MUST be hands on, a 'shoe leather' operative with local ad sales experience who will lead by example, this is no desk bound position.

Extra Newspapers are looking for strong characters who can grow with the business, build and manage sales teams across areas in future areas. You must have the drive to succeed, If you are not running successful teams within 12 months you need to ask yourself "Why?".

This is not a job for a person looking for an easy life, there is no hiding place, we are revenue driven and rewards are there for success.

In the first instance the package is a competitive basic two on target bonuses, car, expenses and communication equipment.

Successful managers will quickly rise to the top at Extra Newspapers.

Advertising Display Sales Executives Extra wish to recruit experienced Field Sales Representatives concentrating on ROP and feature sales.

We are an expanding and determined company with a will to succeed, we are looking for structured individuals who are team players as well as creative thinkers.

You will be we used to tight deadlines, copy taking, briefing creatives and hitting targets.

The potential for advancement within Extra Newspapers is limitless, we reward success.

If you think that you can contribute to our growth, work in a ‘pressure cooker’ yet have some fun too then what are you waiting for?

Age is no barrier – if you can sell you are old enough. Competitive package based on experience and drive including excellent basic salary, on target and over target bonuses, car, expenses, mobile and notebook.

Email only in the first instance with a letter and your CV please.

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THE OLIVE LOUNGE: Sit and enjoy

Do you know where to get the best of British?

Vote for them!

Does your local landlord or lady go the extra mile to ensure that their pub always provides a pleasing pitstop or hospitable haven?!? If so, why not nominate them as Northamptonshire’s ‘Community Pub of the Year’ in the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards 2012/13!

The Award, which is split into two parts – one for ‘Town’ pubs and the other for ‘Rural’ pubs - is designed to recognise those drinking holes which don’t just serve pints and peanuts but also play a vital part in keeping a sense of local spirit and are at the heart of

community life.

So, does your pub stage quizzes or charity events in aid of local good causes? Perhaps it plays host to local group meetings or even runs its own community activities? If so, why not nominate them by downloading a nomination form at www.letyourselfgrow.com/foodanddrinkawards - where you can also get details on all twelve categories in this year’s competition. Alternatively for more information you can call the Awards team on 01933 664437 or email rachel@rachelmallows.com

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18 APRIL, 2012

With the May Bank Holiday approaching think of something a bit different to do with friends and family, spending a day out at one of the county’s parks followed by an early evening BBQ. The Titanic Exhibition at Kettering Museum on until 12th May is a perfect place to commemorate the lives lost 100 years ago and also 'dispels some of the myths surrounding the incident.'

Fancy a laugh? Join Shappi Khorsandi the 2011 British Comedy Award Nominee and regular on Channel Dave at 7:45pm on the 5th May at Royal & Derngate. With her new tour Me And My Brother In Our Pants, Holding Hands.

If your into your cricket Northants play Hampshire at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. From the 2nd to 5th May starting at 11am this is a great excuse to enjoy yourself.

Be prepared and don that wetsuit, get down to the Aquatic Playground in Olney, Wellingborough just ensure you take a towel.

For the thrill seekers amongst us how about Silverstone, Santa Pod or Rockingham Speedway. Silverstone are holding the British Automobile Racing Club meet on the 5th and 6th of May. The BARC will also be celebrating their 100th anniversary at the meet so make sure you get along and feature in a bit of racing history.

Top tip for this day? Make sure you organise those BBQ sausages before the big match kick off so that you can put up your feet with a couple of beers to the FA Cup Final Saturday 5th May 17:15 Kick Off, Chelsea vs Liverpool.

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Fight or flight?

Choosing an Airline is no longer a one click on line solution with almost every supplier applying additional charges to their apparent cheap flights.

Online check In, hidden levy's, checked in baggage and that's not even including the enhanced features of Priority Boarding, Extra Legroom, Emergency Exit Seats and Extra Luggage Allowance. You are then asked if you would like any extra products or insurance, and if you decide to visit the golf course or the slopes your experience isn't finished there with additional fees for these. This does however come at a price, a cheaper flight. Read the terms and conditions and always have travel insurance whether it be from the airlines or from another supplier.

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Just Married Flip Flops - For The Groom a fun and unusual gift for their wedding! Simply wear these fun flip-flops on the beach and watch as you leave a trail with every step you take... with the words 'Just' on one foot and 'Married' on the other!

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3. Mickey Rourke

Years of over indulgence and partying has led to Mickey needing some TLC as your face looks like hell, boy.

4. Jean Claude Van Damme

The TV adverts are funny but once again the years are taking their toll.

Stop walking like a male penguin and get a haircut and a facial.

MAN OF THE WEEK

This week's winner of Man of the Week is Nico Rosberg with his first victory in 111 attempts at a Formula 1 win (Button didn't win one until his 113th race) A great win, hat's off to you son.

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All-New Ford Escape provides you with more towing power than the competition Due to it’s Lean Yet Strong EcoBoost Engine

The all-new Ford Escape’s 2.0-ltr EcoBoost® engine provides up to 3,500 pounds of towing capability – best in class among small turbocharged SUVs, and as much as the outgoing 3.0-litre V6 engine.

The smaller engine provides higher efficiency without sacrificing power.

With trailer sway control, the all-new Ford Escape can tow two personal watercraft on a trailer or a small boat, with no worry for the driver.

Packing 240 horsepower and 270 lb.-ft. of torque, the optional 2.0-litre EcoBoost® engine in the all-new 2013 Ford Escape enables the vehicle to tow 3,500 pounds – best in class among small SUVs with turbocharged four-cylinder engines.

2.0-litre EcoBoost® engine delivers the ultimate combination of fuel economy, performance and capability that SUV customers with active lifestyles need in today’s environment of record-high fuel prices.

The next closest competitor, the Volkswagen Tiguan, has a tow rating of just 2,200 pounds, while turbocharged versions of Kia Sportage and Acura RDX have tow ratings of 2,000 pounds and 1,500 pounds respectively.

Escape’s greater towing capability is roughly equal to two jet skis or a snowmobile and the trailer they ride on. The ability to carry greater loads will save Escape drivers both time and fuel by reducing the number of trips needed. Travel is also made safer with trailer sway control, a class-exclusive feature among small SUVs with turbocharged four-cylinder engines.

The 2.0-litre EcoBoost® engine replaces the 3.0-litre V6 engine in the current Escape with no loss of performance and with fuel economy to be higher than the V6’s 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway EPA rating.

“Smaller-displacement engines have a fundamental efficiency advantage,” said Roger Maynard, Powertrain supervisor for the 2013 Ford Escape. “These inherent efficiencies are improved with the EcoBoost technology of direct fuel injection and turbocharging.”

The all-new Escape will be available with a choice of three fourcylinder engines. In addition to the 2.0-litre EcoBoost® EcoBoost, Escape will be offered with a 1.6-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder rated at 177 horsepower and a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder cranking out 171 horsepower. All three engines are mated to a fuelsaving six-speed automatic transmission. Escape also features EPAS – electric power-assisted steering – a fuel-saver as well.

EcoBoost has been a popular choice among customers since the EcoBoost V6 engine was introduced in 2009 in the Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKS. Last year, Ford sold more than 127,000 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles.

Using some of the same technologies found in diesel engines, EcoBoost can improve fuel economy by as much as 20 percent over larger, conventional engines. This year, Ford is expanding its EcoBoost engine technology to not only Escape but Fusion as well.

These engines are fundamental to the Ford strategy of providing technologically advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver exceptional fuel economy and uncompromised performance for millions of drivers around the world. By next year, more than 90 percent of Ford’s North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost technology. Ford holds more than 125 patents on this engine technology.

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Top car choices for sons and daughters Predicting who will buy which type of car has always been difficult for vehicle manufacturers, but nevertheless they do not make cars without knowing the target market and matching each model to specific demographic groups.

There are naturally exceptions, but generally demographics play a huge part in how new models of cars are marketed.

Large saloon and estate cars are usually aimed at families and are often driven by Dads. Mums tend to be less concerned with visual appeal and performance so are likely to choose MPVs or SUVs for the security that a bigger car offers.

As people get older they are more inclined to drive a car that is reliable with cheaper running costs and perhaps some extra space for trips out with the grandchildren. Sons and Daughters.

The young male driver is likely to go for a car which is both sporty and cool but this will depend on how much money they or their parents have available and their restrictions on what they will permit their sons to drive given safety concerns. Daughters often choose cars that are smaller and easier to drive, with phone devices and music being a priority. Naturally these are broad generalisations and stereotyping people in terms of which cars they are likely to purchase by sex or age could easily attract criticism, yet this seems to work for the car manufacturing industry.

Using these demographics and looking at vehicles currently on the market we have come up with some suggestions for parents who are thinking about purchasing a car for their sons or daughters, some of which are cheap and others less so.

The Citroen DS3 came onto the market in 2010 and since then has won many prestigious awards for its style and performance in the supermini range. French manufactured, this car was the primary model of the premium DS line. Citroen have long been renowned for their outstanding diesel and THP petrol engines both in terms of performance and running costs. The DS3 can be customised with a whole range of technology including an MP3/CD player, cruise control and LED running lights.

However, the style options that are available with this car really make it a popular choice. There is a wide and diverse range of exteriors to choose from together with purchasers being able to select contrasting roof and wing mirror colours. Also available are alloy wheels and wheel caps.

The DS3 sits in the more expensive end of the market but is hard to beat for style and performance.Suzuki SwiftAn absolutely fantastic supermini, the Suzuki manufactured Swift will match perfectly with the image that most young male drivers want to create.

Despite being relatively compact it does have a magnificent sporty look and the latest models have more gadgetry than the previous range. Technology includes a USB port, Bluetooth and a CD player and the style is guaranteed to impress even the most discerning of peers.With very economic running costs and a variety of engine sizes to choose from, the Swift has great performance and has attained the Euro NCAP maximum 5 stars for safety due to its ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) which is standard across the range, antiwhiplash front seats and additional safety kit.

Ford Ka The Ford Ka has been in the marketplace for several years and is particularly popular with female drivers making it an ideal choice for a daughter’s first car.Wide rear haunches defined the previous model of the Ka, but the latest model is much more dynamic and stylishle and owners can add chrome inserts and stripes if desired, including congestion charges. As first cars go, you can guarantee that your son or daughter will be attracted to these models .

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Vauxhall Ampera: the first real-world solution to electric car ownership Taking its lead from the 2007 Flextreme and GTC concept cars the Ampera takes Vauxhall’s award winning design language into the EV segment.

Distinctive ‘boomerang’ headlamp housings – a new element of the Vauxhall’s design language – are a clear Ampera identifier, as is its prominent grille and bold Vauxhall Griffin. Every aspect of this revolutionary car has been designed and analysed for efficiency, making it one of the most aerodynamic, energy-conserving vehicles on the market.

“The Ampera takes Vauxhall’s new design language into the electric vehicle segment and it redefines how such cars look as well as perform,” said British-born Mark Adams, Vice President of Design at Opel/Vauxhall. “We have focused on giving the Ampera a visual appeal that’s as strong and compelling as its driving dynamics and efficiency.”

Inside, the Ampera is de-

signed to reflect the unique, ground-breaking nature of its propulsion system. The cabin takes Vauxhall’s distinctive ‘wing’ front fascia design to the next level, with two colour displays and touch-screen functionality now replacing conventional instrument dials and controls. Futuristic, easy to use and intelligent, the driver interface of the Ampera combines stylish execution with innovative functionality.

The cabin offers all the space, comfort, and convenience features you would expect from a premium compact car: five-door Flexibility, comfortable accommodation for four adults, and a load carrying capacity of more than 300 litres. The battery pack is located low down in the centre of the car, which enables the use of flatfolding rear seat-backs.

The Ampera’s impressive, ground-hugging stance is created by wide front and rear tracks (1,551 / 1,572mm), with sleek, low bodywork wrapping 17-inch, five-spoke alloy

wheels positioned at the outer edges of the wheel-arches.

The sweeping windscreen/ roof-line flows over a glasshouse which is stretched by a black shoulder line under the side windows diving forward of the A-pillar.

The boomerang motifs are slashed vertically into the deep front fascia, with the black cut-outs housing iceblue LED daytime running lights, powerful bi-halogen headlamps and front fog lamps. The lower portions of the boomerang elements frame an air intake that mirrors the shape of the signature Vauxhall grille above it.

A black cut-out in the rear bumper fascia echoes the shape of the front air intake, and combines with vertical slots in the side panels to give the rear of the Ampera a sporty character to match its dramatic frontal styling.

The high rear deck features a flat spoiler integrated into the tailgate above narrow tail lamp units, which are underlined by a chrome bar – with

a prominent Vauxhall Griffin – that visually stretches the width of the vehicle.

The wedgelike profile is emphasise d by the black shoulder line which is subtly aligned with the front and rear light units.

The exterior colour choice comprises seven finishes: Black and White solids, Grey, Silver and Blue metallic colours, and Red and White premium finishes.

The Ampera’s sleek looks also encapsulate excellent aerodynamics to help maximise driving range and lower emissions still further. Opel/ Vauxhall engineers and designers worked together to ensure the Ampera cleaves the air as efficiently as possible. The success of their work is reflected in an exception-

ally low aerodynamic drag co-efficient. By reducing the energy needed to overcome air resistance, they have added an estimated eight miles to the car’s battery driving range, and 50 miles to its total extended range.

An aggressive rake on the windshield and rear screen helps reduce turbulence and drag, while airflow around the front fascia and doormounted rear-view mirrors has been optimised. In the rear, sharp edges and the carefully designed spoiler control airflow. Those vertical slots

in the bumper also create a clean point of separation for air passing around the side of the car.

Malcolm Ward, Ampera chief designer and Opel/Vauxhall Director Exterior Design, said: “The vertical slots at the outer edge of the rear bumper not only emphasise the wide track and stance, but also serve an important aerodynamic function. By providing clean airflow separation, they help reduce aerodynamic drag. The long, thin tail lamps also enhance the Ampera’s high-tech looks.”

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EXTRA TIME FOR TEA 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.

CAN YOU FIND THESE WORDS IN THE GRID ABOVE? ABSENT ACCOUNT ACTOR CERTIFICATE DECADE DOME DRIVE

ERECT ERROR EVENT ING FLOWER FOUND IMPACT

JUSTICE NEGLECT PAINTING PARENT PEAR PEEL PEOPLE

PIECE PRESIDENT PRIVATE PROJECT PROMPT SCRAPE SHORT

EXTRA SUDOKU LOGO COMPETITION WINNERS The winners of the Extra Sudoku Logo competition are: Anthony Shanklin of Rothwell Barbara Chisholm, Corby Christine Tasker, Kettering

CRYPTIC CLUES

SPEED STABILIZE STATE TIGHT TRUTH VALUE YEARS

EXTRA BRAINTEASTERS MY MY MY MY MY

FIRST IS IN WRITE BUT NOT IN DRAW SECOND IS IN GOAL BUT NOT IN SCORE THIRD IS IN FIRE AND ALSO IN HEARTH FOURTH IS IN HAT BUT NOT IN SCARF LAST IS IN LAUGH BUT NOT IN FUN

At the local games evening, four lads were competing in the scrabble and chess competitions. Liam beat Mark in Chess, James came third and the 16 year old won. Liam came second in scrabble, the 15 year old won, James beat the 18 year old and the 19 year old came third.

Kevin is 3 years younger than Mark. The person who came last in chess, came third in scrabble and only one lad got the same position in both games. can you determine the ages of the lads and the positions in the two games?

EXTRA CROSSWORD NO. 2

QUICK CLUES

CLUES ACROSS

CLUES DOWN

CLUES ACROSS

CLUES DOWN

4) Doubts the truth of an accepted religion (7)

1)Rather drawn out and extended (7)

4) Cynic (7)

1) Long (7)

2) A clip on the hearing gear, for ID you understand (7)

8) Baked-on paint (6)

2) Set aside (7)

9) Prisoner (7)

3) Make up your mind (6)

10) Ploy (6)

5) Woodwind instrument (8)

11) Tell (6)

6) Postpone (3, 3)

12) Rider (8)

7) Turn upside down (6)

18) Think nothing of it

13) Speak candidly (3, 2, 3)

(3, 2, 3)

14) Ocean (7)

20) Subtract (6)

15) Match decider (4, 3)

21) Intellectual (6)

16) Eat (6)

22) Convict (7)

17) Expert (6)

23) List of charges (6)

19) Transmitter (6)

8) Outside the tooth it’s smooth and hard (6) 9) Held with no freedom (7)

3) Make a choice, reach a resolution (6)

10) Sacrificing a pawn at the beginning of the game (6)

5) Punctured cylinder of wood at home in orchestra or band (8)

11) No firm changes make one grass (6)

6) Turned aside, from food perhaps that’s contaminated (3, 3)

12) Bloke on a steed (8)

7) By reversing a position, change its relationship to another object (6)

18) There is no need (for thanks) (3, 2, 3) 20) Take off, it wasn’t earned perhaps (6) 21) Supplied with millions of little grey cells (6) 22) Send to the chamber of gas or electric power (7) 23) Table of fixed costs (6) 24) Make believe and give a good performance (7)

13) Honestly and with candour speak one to another (3, 2, 3) 14) Around the rim of which, nations have been growing prosperous (7) 15) Oppose one against another for your own advantage (4, 3)

24) Act (7)

16) Engulf greedily with mouth, eyes or ears (6) 17) Hindu with a knowledge of Sanskrit, philosophy, religion and jurisprudence (6) 19) Imaginary or living in the air (6)

SOLUTION TO EXTRA CROSSWORD No.1 ACROSS: 5) Pew, 7) Waterfall, 8) Feat, 10) Croupier, 11) Maul, 12) Chianti, 14) Mill, 16) Leer, 17) Unlucky, 18) Term, 20) Golf Club, 22) Stay, 24) Tracksuit, 25) Due. DOWN: 1) Fairy, 2) Menu, 3) Official, 4) Blur, 5) Pie, 6) Wet, 8) Family, 9) Amuse, 12) Clumsy, 13) Necklace, 15) Inept, 19) Cupid, 20) Girl, 21) Cask, 22) Sad, 23) Axe.

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The ideal candidates will have held their HGV C+E Licence for at least two years and have driven for 180 days in the last 24 months. Due to insurance purposes, Transline can only accept drivers with no more than 6 points for minor offences.

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Duties involve hitting targets set, inputting information and payroll. Calling companies and recording information, working with a headset and at a computer on their payroll systems. Training will be provided to use their computer systems but candidates must have basis computer knowledge.

Part time telesales person required for our client in Corby. Must be confident on telephone and have good admin skills. Monday to Friday 9.30am-1.30pm. £7 per hour with good earning potential. Please email your CV to mark@echopersonnel.co.uk.

Our client requires 20 warehouse workers to work in a busy environment. Job duties involve picking and packing at a bench and sorting leaflets into boxes. Hours include days and night shifts, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am.

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The right person for this role will be a confident and accurate administrator with previous experience within a similar role. The Administrator position is a busy role and will require the person to have: Strong all round administration skills Confident customer service skills Good working knowledge of Word & Excel Strong attention to detail.

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I am looking to recruit a Customer Service Executive with immediate effect for my client based in Kettering. The role of Customer Service Executive in a new opportunity working within a busy and expanding organisation.

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We currently have ad-hoc shifts available, working with young people in a Supported Housing Environment in Northamptonshire.

You must have experience of working in supported housing and be able to deal with challenging behavior to be suitable for this role.

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At Elite Care we provide temporary staff to residential and care homes throughout Northamptonshire.

To apply for care work you must have experience of working with people in a care environment.

We are currently looking for experienced candidates. PLease call for more details.

You will be required to display excellent customer service skills and back this up with a high level of administrative abilities. You will also liaise with and nurture business relations with a comprehensive panel of insurance companies.

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HR ADVISOR

My client is currently looking for a HR Advisor to join their busy HR department on a contract basis for 8 months. The role will work as part of a larger team and will be responsible for delivering a professional, pro-active service relating to all HR matters.

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Exciting opportunity not only to work with a New Head Chef but also for a highly reputable company that is massively reviewed. We are talking Mr & Mrs Smith, Alastair Sawday, Rosette Winning, Good Food Guide and the rest. Superb chance for a Sous Chef to assist a New Head Chef .Within easy driving distance of Kettering and Peterborough this is a chance of a life time.

Our client is seeking a temporary Website administrator for a 3 week contract to re-organise their internal Intranet.

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CHEF DE PARTIE

The Head Chef is looking for a Chef De Partie with previous experience of hotels ideally with rosette background although this is not essential if they have a good all fresh back ground and are keen to be developed. The hotel has a superb 30 cover fine dining restaurant and is a popular wedding venue.

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Our Corby client is looking for industrial sewing machinists with flatbed experience required for an immediate start on a temporary to permanent basis. This position will be working Monday to Friday day shift.

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Beacon event will be a diamond of a day Old Grammarians plan big celebrations > Old Grammarians

National final: The pround lads who represented the Phoenix under 13s

A SPORTS club in Wellingborough will be playing its part in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations when it hosts a special event to mark the lighting of the town’s beacon.

Wellingborough Old Grammarians and the Borough Council of Wellingborough have joined forces to put on a Diamond Games event to mark the occasion.

On Monday 4 June, the aim is to light 2,012 (or more) beacons the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries around the world to mark

this important and historic moment in The Queen’s reign.

Wellingborough Old Grammarians will host one of those beacons.

To make the day special, the club is holding a family fun day which will include cricket, rugby, rounders and a Dads and Lads tournaments as well as an Old School Sports Day and various stalls and attractions.

To make the event a success, the club is looking for local sponsors and various packages are available.

Local businesses or individuals can get involved by paying £100 to sponsor a race or £250 to sponsor an adult tournament.

Third place for Phoenix youngsters Taking to the crease Under 13s take bronze medal against powerhouse opposition > Wellingborough

Wellingborough Phoenix U13s put in a very strong showing at the club’s first appearance at the National Final Fours stage in Nottingham.

Beginning with a tough assignment against pre-tournament favourites Manchester, Phoenix opponents’ strength in depth told as Wellingborough had four players foul out in a 98-71 defeat.

Wellingborough had started brightly, with Hayden Alcindor knocking in the first eight points, but a flurry of missed free throws to close the period sent Manchester into the break with a 20-14 advantage.

A great effort in the second period managed to keep the gap to single digits at the half time break mainly due to 12 points from Keenan Salmon who began to find his way through the Manchester defence at will.

Jordan McGee added a three pointer on his

Aim for a new hobby > Wrenn School WELLINGBOROUGH Open Archery Club’s next beginners course will begin on May 14 at Wrenn School.

Sessions are held on Monday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and will consist of three two-hour lessons at a total cost of £40. Half-price sessions are available for juniors if they enrol with a paying adult.

way to seven points midway through the third period to close the gap, but Manchester responded with an 18 – 6 run to take the game away from Phoenix as the Wellingborough starters began to tire, despite a mammoth effort from Trei St Vie, on his way to 24 points, but it was the favourites who led 98-71 at the close.

Two hours later the Phoenix team were back on court, refreshed and with a chance to finish the season on a high, and this they managed, with a terrific display against a strong Leeds side, who had lost their semi final 75-60 to the eventual champions Newham, running out 79-68 winners.

After a quiet opening Phoenix jumped in front with eight points each from Keenan Salmon and Hayden Alcindor to lead 41-28 at the half-time break.

Leeds closed the gap to just four points in the third period before late baskets from Scott, Moore and Salmon edged Wellingborough’s lead

Wellingborough Cricket Club volunteers > Redwell Road WITH another busy season just getting under way, Wellingborough Cricket Club is open not just to new players of all ages, but are keen to find some volunteers to fill other posts too.

The club, which plays at Redwell Road Ground, is looking for a Club Mark Manager and a Welfare Office, anyone interested in getting involved should contact Wally Armstrong at the club.

Teams are open to just about everyone - boys, girls, experienced players, beginners or coaches looking to join a new club and all the details about facilities, how to get involved and who to contact are available on the website www.wtcc.play-cricket.com Outdoor senior team training takes place every Tuesday night at Redwell

Time to celebrate highs and lows of season Senior Player’s Awards and Summer Ball > Rugby Club WELLINGBOROUGH Rugby Club is getting ready to celebrate the 2011/12 season in style with a Senior Player’s Award Night in May, followed by a Summer Ball in July.

Any club supporters, parents, players or partners are welcome to join the club for the Summer Ball which will be held in a marquee at the club and will gourmet Greek food, live entertainment, a casino and disco.

This is a black tie event, starting at 7pm, and is open to all sections of the club from club supporters, mini/

junior parents and friends, and senior players.

Tickets are £35 per person and are available from the club bar.

The Player’s Award Night will be for senior players across both the Mens and Ladies section to celebrate the end of the season at WRFC, regardless of what the outcome of the season was and to celebrate the highs and the lows.

Tickets are £10 each and the event is open to Colts, Under 18s Ladies Team and all senior teams. The ticket price includes a curry, team quiz, the awards and rugby songs and games, and will be held in the Clubhouse. Team shirts should be worn.

For full details are available from the club.

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Hosepipe ban advice for struggling sports clubs Sport England to help keep pitches green > County CLUBS struggling to keep pitches in good condition during the hosepipe ban have been offered vital advice from Northamptonshire Sport in conjunction with Sport England.

It is thought that around four out of every 10 outdoor sports pitches in England will be affected by the restrictions.

With water crucial to maintaining the quality and safe performance of many outdoor surfaces, governing bodies of sports have come together with Sport England to put together a document that offers advice on how to maintain pitches and courts effectively during drought conditions; making the best use of rainfall when it does occur; managing the use of pitches to reduce the risk of damage; using water more effectively and working with the water companies to negotiate possible exemptions.

The document will not only support sports clubs directly affected by the hosepipe ban, but will also encourage clubs outside the ban area to use the limited water more effectively and to make their facilities more resilient, which will help ensure their longevity.

Current legislation only provides very limited exemptions for sports facilities, such as for staging national and international fixtures, but in exceptional cases sports clubs can secure an agreement to water their pitches from their water company.

Charles Johnston, Sport England’s Property Director,

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DRY PERIOD: Help is at hand for clubs struggling during the hosepipe ban said: “We have been supporting the excellent lead taken by a number of governing bodies by working with them on the impact of climate change on pitch sports. The recent announcement of hosepipe bans has reinforced the importance of this area of work. I am, therefore, pleased that we can jointly release this new guidance to help clubs to play their part during this period of water shortage and control.”

Bruce Cruse, National Funding and Facilities Manager at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), said: “ECB welcomes this initiative from Sport England. In our sport, watering pitches is vital to maintain safe pitches and keep our sport functioning throughout the summer. We recognise the importance of conserving water and have ourselves commissioned expert advice on this subject and are now communicating to our clubs ideas for saving water.”

Clubs are encouraged to begin discussions with their water company now to make their case and to ensure that they fully understand the practical implications of the proposed water restrictions.

Nominate projects for national award > County TIME is running out to nominate those who work hard to get more young people involved in sports coaching sessions.

In June, awards will be held for Sportivate Project and Sport Maker of the Year and the organisers are looking for nominations in Northamptonshire.

In the Sportivate Project of the Year category, the organisers are looking for providers or deliverers of exceptional Sportivate projects that have ensured that as many participants as possible have been engaged, retained and then successfully transferred into sporting roles. They are also looking for examples of either outstanding coaches or inspirational participants or those who show young people or club development success stories or who have worked with either hard to reach or

A new way of walking > County FAST becoming the new way to have fun and get fit Nordic Walking is starting to make itself known within the county.

Free taster sessions are being planned in Northamptonshire for those keen to take up the sport, which makes walking twice as effective as a fitness enhancer, but techniques have to be learned properly if participants are to get the most benefit.

The use of poles in Nordic Walking means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs as the poles help to propel the walker along – this means he/she works harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier. It can be done by anybody, anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing.

Northamptonshire Sport have recently kick started the Nordic Walk Programme within the county and a number of quality assured trained Nordic Walking in

New runners are always welcome Get your bids in WELLINGBOROUGH and District Athletics Club welcomes new members, with something to suit everything from elite runners to beginners.

Members come from all over the county with a wide and diverse background and as a result there is a running group that will suit almost anyone, as well as an active junior section.

No matter what your aims or goals are, whether it is for keeping fit, losing weight, joining in our social groups or running to be competitive, the club is suited to all needs.

Training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6.30pm at Wellingborough School, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, while the Junior section

meets on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm, also at Wellingborough School.

Tuesday sessions are generally a long run night from anything between three and 10 miles depending on group abilities and Thursday nights sessions are generally aimed at speed/strength work.

Anyone interested is invited to take up the offer of four free sessions to see if they like it before being asked to join the club.

New members wishing to find out more about Wellingborough & District Athletics Club should email info@wdac. org.uk or alternatively, come along to one of the sessions at the training grounds. It’s not necessary to pre-arrange anything just drop in just before 6.30pm.

>COUNTY The Mars Refuel Drink Fund, which was set up to encourage people to try new sports and play their favourite sport for longer, is open for entries. The Fund has one gold (£1000), two silver (£500) and eight bronze (£250) awards to donate to the most deserving applicants every month for the next six months.

Applications can be made online at www.marsrefuel. com offering support with anything from equipment and travel costs, to improving training grounds and club houses.

The fund is open to residents of, and clubs and organisations based in the UK and Republic of Ireland only.

Applicants must be 12 or over and only one application. ©extra newspapers ltd 2012

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