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‘Common sense’ over train line decision but having a faster train service will further enhance our credentials as we seek to attract new and more business and businesses to the area.” The works would see faster rail journeys from Bedford to Sheffield, which cover Wellingborough and Kettering stations. The line north of Bedford to Kettering and the line to Corby will be completed by 2019, with further lines completed by 2023. Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, said: “We are making sure every part of Britain benefits from a growing economy. Connecting up the great cities of the north is at the heart of our plan to build a

northern powerhouse. “This Government will see the job through and build a better, faster and more reliable railway for passengers in the north and Midlands.” Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy, said: “The temporary pause in the programme has given us the space to develop a better plan for passengers. “People can expect more services and faster journeys. “We face some difficult challenges and there is more work still to do, but the Secretary of State’s decision means we can now move forward with our plans to electrify TransPennine and Midland Mainline.”

BENEFICIAL IMPROVEMENTS: Chamber president David Cross has welcomed the news.

Wellingborough beer lovers toast festival success

I’LL HAVE A HALF: Festival organiser Alan Piggott serves behind the bar at the event. MORE than 2,700 pints Midland Road. The festival proved to be a were enjoyed during the Wellingborough Beer Festi- huge success, with more than 800 people indulging in some val last month. The three-day event, or- 35 real beers, ciders and wines ganised by the Wellingbor- – nearly 340 gallons! Attendees were entertained ough Chamber of Commerce, kicked off on Thursday Sep- by local bands including tember 24 and took place at Shannodore and Dr Busker & the All Saints Church Hall, his Village Idiots.

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THE decision to resume work to speed up the train line through Wellingborough represents the “prevailing of common sense”, according to a business leader. The Government ‘paused’ the electrification of the Midland Mainline in June, but has now announced the work would continue. Wellingborough Chamber of Commerce president David Cross welcomed the decision. He said: “Finally, common sense has prevailed. This is good news for Wellingborough, good news for our people and good news for the local business community. “Located in the midlands, we are already well connected,

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Parking banned near market to halt ‘near misses’ LOCAL A PRESS release was emailed to me from a stress management organisation. At first, I binned it thinking it was just another bit of junk among the mountain I receive. Then I dug it out and took another look, curious to see if I was in need of some help with my stress levels . . . Apparently, October is all about de-stressing prior the winter activities – which start with Hallowe’en, then Bonfire Night, then build up to the dreaded Christmas shopping and all the malarkey that the Christmas and New Year festivities entail . . . all jolly terrifying in terms of SWS (Shrinking Wallet Syndrome) and siege mentality Getting Everything Ready. The press release had all sorts of ideas for me to take on board to help me calm down. It said: ‘Make sure this month is full of fun activities; pumpkin carving is a great way to spend some quality time with friends and family.’ Well, who knew? Where’s my stress-busting carving knife . . . It carried on: ‘Let’s not forget about Go Sober for October.’ Er . . . and still be calm? Isn’t that an oxymoron? It also had advice about eating more vegetables . . . apparently asparagus is the top stress-buster food, containing folic acid to enhance your mood. Carrots, spinach, oranges and (after all that soothing carving) pumpkin flesh have similar effects. Perhaps, but I doubt they are top of anyone’s ‘comfort food’ list. And it then gave a top tip on preparing for the clocks going back later this month and thus the darker days: ‘Adopt a positive mind.’ Thank heavens I fished all that amazing advice out of the bin; now I can enjoy autumn and look forward to the winter. What do you think? Email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk

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PARKING will no longer be allowed on Wellingborough Market. New rules came into force last month to make the area safer and more appealing to shoppers. Under the new parking order, vehicles will be unable to park on the market between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. The only exceptions will be vehicles with a valid blue badge, which must be parked in the designated disabled bays at the top of the square for a maximum of four hours at a time; and vehicles with permits and marked spaces such as those used by All Hallows Church and market contactors Wellingborough Norse. Stallholders will be able to drive on to the market to load and unload goods, but must make sure their vehicles are removed during trading hours. Cllr Martin Griffiths, chairman of Wellingborough Council’s market working group, said: “Wellingborough’s market place is not a

car park, but increasingly it is being used as one. People have been driving through the stalls and parking wherever they want, even when there’s a market on. I’ve seen so many near misses, with shoppers having to jump out of the way. “We’ve also had an issue with non-blue badge holders parking in the disabled bays, meaning those who genuinely need them struggle to find an accessible space. Enforcing these new rules should help with that, too. “No-one wants to shop in a car park. We’re hoping that prohibiting vehicles from driving around and parking up will help the market itself, by providing a much more appealing and safer environment to browse the stalls. “We’re lucky to have a lot of free parking in our town centre, all within very close range of the shops and the market and stallholders and shoppers should be using those instead of the market place.”

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over recent years, with 76% of PEOPLE with sight and adults accessing the internet hearing loss living in and every day in 2014, compared to around the Kettering area are just 38% in 2006. Millions of us being invited to attend free rely on the internet for every day skills sessions to help them tasks such as shopping, banking get online and to benefit from and staying in touch with friends technology. and family. The RNIB’s Online Today However, getting online and project is being organised to get using technology can present 125,000 people with sensory loss GAIN INSIGHT: People with sight/hearing loss can attend free online skills sessions. many challenges for someone online. The workshop is being delivered by partner who is blind, partially sighted or has hearing loss. Jane Williams, community services manager organisation Northamptonshire Association for the Blind, at Kettering Sight Centre, 22 Wadcroft, at Northamptonshire Association for the Blind, Kettering, NN16 8TH on Thursday October 15 and said: “Being online can make a huge difference Thursday 12 November 12, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm to someone’s life. We hope people with sight or hearing loss in Kettering will come along and find on both days. Anyone with sight and/or hearing loss is out how technology can open up a whole new world of discovery and independence.” welcome to attend on one of the days. To find out more and to book your place, call The sessions will include how to get the most from products such as tablets, smartphones Northamptonshire Association for the Blind’s and eReaders. There will also be the chance to Helpline on: 01604 719193 or email: helpline@nab. be hands-on and try out these gadgets and ask org.uk You can also learn more about Online Today by questions. Internet use in the UK has significantly increased visiting: www.rnib.org.uk/onlinetoday

Sheltering housing: odd jobs workers on hand RESIDENTS living in sheltered accommodation in Corby will be able to call on the borough council’s ‘handy people’ to sort out odd jobs now. The new Handy Person Scheme means residents in sheltered housing or Community Alarm customers needn’t worry about DIY disasters, as council workers will be on hand to get the job done

Police officer dismissed

A LOCAL police officer has been dismissed from the Force having been found guilty of gross misconduct. Karen Clarke (49), based in Kettering, appeared before a panel at a public disciplinary hearing last week. Allegations found proven were: • The officer failed to take adequate steps in providing intelligence relating to a prolific offender who was in a relationship with her daughter • Following a police incident involving her son, she took a call from him, during which she suggested a possible explanation he could use, knowing it to be false. In a subsequent conversation with her sergeant in connection with the same incident, she failed to be open and honest about her conversation with her son. She later deleted messages from her phone in efforts to frustrate police investigation into her son. The following allegation was found not proven: • The officer behaved inappropriately while on duty, and in full uniform, when dealing with a matter involving her son. On the balance of evidence, the panel ruled that the two matters that were found proven were a breach of honesty and integrity, discreditable conduct and duties and responsibilities, and amounted to gross misconduct. She was dismissed without notice but can issue an appeal in writing. Chief Inspector Mark Taylor, from the Professional Standards Department, said: “We expect the highest standards. In this case, the panel felt the actions of Karen Clarke, were below what would be expected.”

at an affordable price. For £12 per job (should the job be completed in less than one hour) the handy people can be called on for general maintenance work around the house. And jobs such as bleeding radiators and replacing tubes, bulbs and fuses will be free of charge. Other jobs include: Fitting wireless doorbell systems Fitting curtains and curtain rails Fitting shelves, hanging mirrors and pictures Repairing small areas of flooring Simple furniture repairs Moving and assembling small pieces of furniture Re-fixing tiles, wallpaper repairs Small cosmetic repairs to paintwork Fitting door bars/carpet bars Small garden tidy up Installing key safes (additional charge will be made for equipment) For any jobs you need completed, call Corby Borough Council’s Supported Housing Team on: 01536 464248 to be given an appointment time. If the job is likely to take over an hour to complete, a price will be discussed with you beforehand. Priority will be given to those jobs which will reduce injury, security risks and health risks. Corby Borough Council’s lead member for housing, Cllr Bob Eyles, said: “Little odd jobs around the house are sometimes the ones that are most difficult to get done, whether they are time consuming or you simply don’t have the tools or skills to do it yourself. “We understand these are the jobs that often just don’t get done, so wanted to introduce a scheme to help our sheltered housing residents out and, of course, we want to reduce health and security risks as much as we can. “Corby Borough Council’s handy people will be more than happy to help, so we hope that the scheme takes off and lots of people come forward with their odd jobs.”

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Abandoned baby: witness appeal Two children badly injured in collision POLICE issued an urgent appeal for witnesses after a baby was found abandoned outside a house in Corby at 9am on Monday morning, September 21. A member of the public found the baby after hearing noises coming from a box (pictured) that had been left outside a house in Ibsen Walk. The baby girl was found wrapped in a blue blanket wearing just a nappy. She appears to be in good health and is currently being taken care of at Kettering General

URGENT APPEAL: Det Supt Steve Lingley hopes witnesses will come forward. He is also asking the mother Hospital. She has dark hair, dark eyes and is believed to be between one and four weeks old. Officers urgently need to trace the baby’s mother and are concerned for her welfare. Northamptonshire Police Det Supt Steve Lingley said: “For me, it’s really important, urgently, that we trace the baby’s mother – we are concerned for her welfare; the circumstances of this are quite unusual, quite extreme. “If anybody knows of the mum or has any information, can they call police or, if you don’t want to talk to the police, Crimestoppers, which is anonymous. “It will help us support the mum and the long-term care of this baby girl as well.” If you have information, contact Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org ABANDONED: The box the baby was found in, wrapped in a blanket and wearing just a nappy.

Sentenced for driving offences

A MAN aged 19 has been sentenced to 16 months in a Youth Offender Institution. Luke Stephenson has also been disqualified from driving for two years and 18 months. Stephenson was arrested after he failed to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision in Montagu Street, Kettering, which happened on Monday May 11, 2015. He was later charged with dangerous driving, drink driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance and failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision. Stephenson was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Friday September 25.

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two children were taken to hospital with ‘life-changing injuries’, following a traffic collision on the A509 last Saturday afternoon. The collision took place at 2.55pm at the junction with Hilltop Road, Little Harrowden. A white Land Rover Discovery was travelling from Isham towards

Parked car damaged

THE rear offside window of an Audi A4 estate was smashed in Corby’s Studfall Avenue and the door damaged, possibly by a brick. The car owner looked out of the window and saw a blue Peugeot 205 speed away from the scene on Wednesday September 23, between 10.30am and 10.45am. Parked car damaged. Call the Police on: 101 or Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

Wellingborough, when it was in collision with a silver Vauxhall Signum travelling in the opposite direction. The driver and passenger of the Discovery, both men, aged 39 and 30, were taken to Kettering General Hospital with minor injuries. The driver and front seat passenger of the Signum, a 36-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, were taken to Kettering General Hospital with serious injuries. Two girls, aged five and eight, who were passengers in the Signum, were airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries. The five-year-old was taken to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham and the eight-yearold was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Anyone with information can call the Drivewatch Hotline on: 0800 174615.

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A MAN walked into Wellingborough shop, B&M Bargains in Whitwoth Way, and stole items. The man picked up items from the beauty isle, put them into a carrier bag and left without paying. The incident happened between 11.45am and 12.15pm on Thursday October 1. The man was wearing a black T-shirt with a white flower logo on the front, dark coloured jeans and was carrying a red carrier bag as well as a shopping basket. Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Contact police on: 101 or via Crimestoppers, anonymously: 0800 555 111.

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Local indie band auditions for major TV series

NOW AND THEN: Above, Karen and Barry at Sumo in Leicester last month. Below, Sack the Drummer, circa 1994 – Karen is in the middle, Barry far right and Roger is next to him, second from right. Bottom, Barry (in yellow T-shirt) and Karen with Roger and Yodaclub drummer Steve (far right), as Star – 1998.

Events help COPD

SPECIAL information events are being held locally for people suffering with chronic breathing problems. An event planned to be held in Wellingborough today, October 9, has had to be cancelled, but another has been added for later this month. The series of events is for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – known as COPD. The disease is often not diagnosed until symptoms have progressed significantly. It is a condition that results from chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema in which a person’s airways are obstructed. The events are designed to raise awareness of COPD and to offer on-the-spot advice. Simon Lee is the lead nurse for the ROCKET (Respiratory Outreach COPD in Kettering) team based at Kettering General Hospital that supports patients with the illness. He said: “COPD affects about 12,000 people in Northamptonshire and it is a growing problem across the country – with many people remaining undiagnosed and therefore untreated. “COPD is a long-term condition, which can’t be cured, so it is important to manage symptoms well to reduce the disease’s progression and to minimise occasions when it ‘flares up’. “With good support people are able to maintain a better quality of life.” The stands will be in the Swansgate Centre in Wellingborough on Friday October 16 and Friday October 23, from 10am-3pm. The event is being sponsored by the pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Nene Clinical Commissioning Group and being supported by the Kettering and Wellingborough Airways patient support groups. The information stands will have information on the condition, its treatment and the role of community support teams such as the ROCKET team at KGH. There will also be advice on offer from the county’s Smoking Cessation Service.

LISTEN carefully and you might hear music spilling out on Sunday afternoons this month . . . because one local band is rehearsing particularly hard for a very special audition. The four members of the all-original indie band, Yodaclub, have been invited to audition for a new nine-part TV series called ‘Thunder Valley Rocks’ at the end of this month. The show – which is the brainchild of Malcolm Allured, drummer with Showaddywaddy and owner of 700-capacity music venue MFN in Shipley Gate, Nottingham – aims to find new original bands and showcase their talent, with the overall winner taking a coveted slot at a major music festival next year. Corby-born Yodaclub manager and keyboard player Karen Rust (formerly Farmer) and her vocalist/guitarist husband Barry – who met at Lodge Park School – formed the band with Roger Arterton (bass guitar) and Steve Swan (drums), both from Northampton. The band has been gigging around the county for 18 months at music venues and festivals. They put out their first four-track EP earlier this year. It’s been played widely on local radio and lead track ‘Wasted’ has been aired several times on BBC Introducing. It was newest track ‘Radkol’ which got them the invite to audition for the show. Bassist Roger saw an article online about the new TV series, which will be presented by Toyah Wilcox and is due to start filming in November. Karen told Extra Local: “Unsigned bands interested in taking part were asked to get in touch – so Roger sent off a link to our song ‘Radkol’ on the spur of the moment! Next thing, we were contacted to attend an audition. It all sounds great – we are really excited to be part of the show and we’re looking forward to the audition gig, which will take the form of a classic gig at the

LOOKING AHEAD: The band hopes local people will go and support them at the TV series audition in Nottingham on Saturday October 31. Thunder Valley Rocks venue on Saturday We’ve had a few gigs recently including The October 31. Six bands will do a 20-25 Prince of Wales in Kettering and Sumo in minute set each with established musician Leicester, so that’s keeping us gig-sharp in judges appraising and giving tips after each the run-up to the audition. “Barry and I have been in bands together performance. “At the end of the night, they will agree ever since we finished university and came between them which band goes through back to the area. Barry taught himself guitar to the first live show of the nine-show TV when he was 16 and has been song writing pretty much from the point he had enough series, which will be filmed two weeks later. “The venue is MFN – an established chords to get started with! “We were in a folk rock covers/originals live music venue set in four acres in Shipley Gate (NG16 3JE); about an hour band called Sack the Drummer, which was and 20 minutes from Corby. Musicians I well known in Corby in the 90s, and then an know have told me the sound in there is original indie four-piece called Star which great! Come and support your local band, gained some industry interest but eventually folded. everyone!” “Chuck the Poet (Chuck Middleton of Tickets for the audition event are available on the website: www.thundervalleyrocks. Corby FM) famously and embarrassingly com – £5.50 (including booking fee) to see announced our imminent wedding to the all six bands. Click on the October 31 gig date crowd at 1998’s Sundaze festival at Rushton and then Yodaclub to buy a band-specific Hall when Star were playing! “We’ve had a few years out having a family entry ticket. Karen added: “We’ve been rehearsing as and being ‘sensible’ . . . but then the songs often as we can. We’re all busy in the week started flowing again and we got together so Sunday afternoons are our practice slot. with our old Star drummer, Steve, and Sack the Drummer bassist, Roger, to work on the songs together and have fun with music again. “And then it started to sound really good and Yodaclub was born!” She added: “The audition will be a great experience and we’re pretty laid back about the outcome. If we get through, it will be great – and slightly terrifying – and if we don’t, we’ve had a fun gig at a bigger venue than we’ve played before. “The following Friday, November 6, we’re supporting 80s indie pop darlings The Primitives at The Soundhouse in Leicester, so it’ll be onwards and upwards!” Listen to Radkol here: https://soundcloud. com/yodaclub/radkol-demo PRACTISING HARD: Yodaclub have been gigging locally for 18 months and are excited about the audition opportunity coming up.

Major clean-up of housing estate launches AN intensive campaign to clean up a Wellingborough housing estate began this week. The town’s Hemmingwell estate has suffered with fly-tipping and litter, as well as problems with wheelie bins being left out in the street, and has attracted a number of complaints. Now a dedicated programme of events is taking place, aiming to inform residents, crack down on anyone committing environmental offences and to work with the community to tidy up the area. Wellingborough Norse, the partner company that carries out environmental services on behalf of the borough council, started its action plan this week and will continue over the coming months. Letters and leaflets are being delivered to every house on the estate and posters put up in public spaces. A street cleaner has been dedicated to the area and fortnightly drop-in sessions will take place for people to report issues directly to officers. A litter pick with residents and local school children is planned for next month. Officers will also be taking a zerotolerance stance on anyone found to be

committing offences. Cllr Jon-Paul Carr, chairman of Wellingborough Council’s services committee, said: “As is often the case, the majority of residents do stick to the rules, but those who don’t can ruin the environment for everyone. “This area of Wellingborough has issues with litter and fly-tipping, as well as problems with bins being contaminated and also left out on the street and obstructing the pavements. “We’ve had complaints and requests for something to be done.” Dean Granger, from Wellingborough Norse, said: “The idea of this campaign is to work with residents to make sure everyone is aware of their responsibilities. We’ll tidy up, but we also want to change attitudes and make people aware that everyone has a part to play in keeping the estate clean.” “This is about addressing specific issues, trying to educate people, having a much more visible presence and showing the residents that we are doing all we can, with the money and enforcement powers we have, to help people have a cleaner place to live.”

Days out for ale-lovers

PUB regulars from The Shoulder Of Mutton, in Weldon, travelled by train from Corby station for a day out to Derby last Friday (2nd). Pubs in the Cathedral quarter were explored first, before they visited Brunswick Brewery for its Autumn Beer Festival. The day proved to be a huge success with many real ales sampled in glorious sunshine. Returning to The Shoulder Of Mutton, everyone reflected on what had been a most enjoyable social day out and plans are already in place for another trip, on Saturday November 14, to Brighton – departing from Corby Railway Station at 8.16am. Fares for railcard holders are £22 and non-railcard holders approximately £32. There is a lot of interest already. For more details, contact David Fursdon: 07790 197220. Recently, real ales brewed at The Shoulder Of Mutton Craft Brewery were showcased at Bedford Beer Festival – several pub regulars travelled to enjoy the event. A Gold Award presentation by the Peterborough branch of the Campaign For Real Ale is to be held at the pub for its excellent quality beers – details soon.

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House burgled

A HOUSE in Rochester Road, Corby was broken into sometime between 8pm and 9.30pm on Monday September 28. After searching the property, the thieves took cash, jewellery and a mobile phone. It is believed the burglars may have fled the scene in the direction of the Exeter estate. Did you see them?

Intruders foiled

POLICE in Corby are appealing for witnesses following an attempted break-in at C & D Diner in Brunell Road, in the early hours of Wednesday September 23. The incident involved offender/s attempting to force entry into the property by trying to break in through two different ground-floor windows. They did not get into the building due to the metal security railings.

Police track robbers

CCTV images (pictured below) have been released by police in a bid to trace two men following a robbery at a store, where the offenders used a meat cleaver to threaten staff. The incident happened between 11.35am and 11.45am on Sunday September 20, at the One Stop Shop on Swinburne Road, Wellingborough. One of the men threatened staff with a meat cleaver, forcing them to empty money from the tills into a black bag. The second man remained standing outside the store.

Care homes raided

THE offices of two care homes have been broken into in Wellingborough. Offenders forced their way into the office areas of the two care homes during the night, taking items from within. They did not gain access to the residential areas of either property. Police officers are urging other care homes to remain vigilant and ensure they take appropriate crime prevention advice to secure their properties. Anyone who witnesses any suspicious activity near care homes, or any other building, should contact police on 101 or 999 if a crime is taking place.

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THE initial phase of Kettering General Hospital’s £4.1m new Maternity Theatres project has opened and seen its first patients. KGH is in the process of completely replacing its old maternity and gynaecology theatres with a purpose-built new development. Work on the project started in February and the new building is due for completion in December. The first phase of the project has involved opening two new theatres in a new building connected to the existing maternity unit, Rockingham Wing. The first patient to use the new theatre was mum Shevonne Blair, from Kettering. Shevonne gave birth to baby Josiah, who weighed in at 8lb 7oz (3.85kg), at 10.19am on September 23, by caesarean section. Mrs Blair, a freelance writer, said: “I think the new theatre is very impressive and I think the care I have received here at the hospital has been amazing.” Dad Nigel, also a freelance writer, said: “It is an impressive modern facility which looks very much state-of-the-art.” Mrs Blair added: “I would like to say a special thank you to the midwives and the consultant who operated on me. The health care team gave me their very best service and I am extremely grateful.”

FIRST FAMILY: Nigel and Shevonne Blair and their new-born baby Josiah, with some of the KGH maternity team in the new theatre. Lead midwife at KGH, Mara Tonks, said: theatre and recovery areas into two new “We are all very excited that the first phase recovery areas to support the new theatres. At the moment, one of the new theatres of our maternity theatre is now open. “This is a great improvement for both is being used for procedures (mainly caesarean sections) and the second is being patients and the staff working in theatres. “It will help us to support the 3,600 births used as a recovery area. Other gynaecology procedures have been and 2,000 gynaecological and obstetric temporarily relocated to main theatres or procedures which we perform each year.” Work on the second phase of the the Treatment Centre. The second phase of the development development started on September 21 and involves transforming the old gynaecology should be complete by December.

Make time for remembrance and wear your poppy with pride REMEMBRANCE Day Services are being held in and around Gretton, organised by the Royal British Legion on Sunday November 8. Times to remember are: 11am at the USAAF memorial at the entrance to Spanhoe Airfield on the Harringworth to Laxton road, when a short service and wreath-laying ceremony will be held. In recent years the

attendance has increased at Spanhoe and all are again welcome to attend. Gretton Baptist Church in High Street, 3pm, a Remembrance Day Service will be held, followed by a parade led by Gretton Silver Band, members of the Royal British Legion, village organisations and members of public to the War Memorial on the village green for a service and laying of wreaths.

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

Everyone welcome. In the weeks leading up to Remembrance Day, door-to-door poppy sales will again be arranged in Gretton and Harringworth villages. Poppies will also be available from Gretton Post Office. For all inquiries relating to Remembrance Day and poppies, contact Shirley Fursdon at Gretton and District Royal British Legion holding branch, telephone: 01536 770784.

Kitten shot at close range

THE region’s RSPCA is appealing for witnesses to come forward after a kitten was shot. Three-month-old Willow had to have her leg amputated after the air rifle attack in Corby. The vet believes Willow (pictured) was shot at close range. She was found by her owner in Sturminster Way, Corby, on Friday September 25, with a wound to her left front leg, and taken to the vet. Two pellets had shattered the bones in such an extreme way that her leg had to be removed. Willow’s owner Rhona Dicki (40) and her family were deeply shocked. She said: “I found Willow in the back garden and I thought at first she had fallen off something. It was only when we got her to the vets that we found out she’d been shot. “The vet said that her injuries are so severe that JEWELLERY and cash were stolen from a she was more than likely to have been shot at close house in Warkton Lane, Kettering, at about range, which makes me think this was a deliberate act. She is only a kitten and is so small. 2.30pm on Wednesday September 30. “I’m devastated and so are my two daughters. We Police would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and spotted just can’t comprehend why someone would do this and we are all in shock.” anyone acting suspiciously. RSPCA inspector Clint Davies said: “This is a They would particularly like to speak to anyone who may have seen a blue car, possibly horrific incident and one which would have left an Audi, which was parked in Warkton Lane at Willow in great pain and in a lot of distress. “However it happened, there is a cat who is suffering the time. greatly from very serious injuries and we want to make sure that no other animal goes through this again.” Anyone with information should contact the A YELLOW Vauxhall Zafira car was set alight RSPCA in confidence on: 0300 123 8018. Those while parked in Allen Road, Rushden, in the found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to early hours of Thursday October 1. an animal could face a maximum six-month prison The car was set alight at some point between sentence and/or a £20,000 fine. 4.25am and 4.35am, causing extensive damage. Were you in the area at the time and did you see anything suspicious?

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Applaud the Spirit of Corby! THE 2015 Spirit of Corby nominees were celebrated and the winners announced at an awards ceremony last month in the Core at Corby Cube. Corby Borough Council, along with sponsors of the event on Tuesday September 22 – Northamptonshire Police, Quantum Print, Tresham College of Further and Higher Education, RBW, Savoy Cinemas and the Core at Corby Cube – welcomed local dignitaries including the High Sherriff for Northamptonshire and the Mayor of Corby, nominees, guests and room full of cheering supporters. The International Orchestra was also welcomed on stage after the interval and entertained the crowd with two pieces of music. Presenting the Environmental Spirit Award, the High Sherriff for Northamptonshire, Dr Ahmed Muhktar, said: “You should all be very proud of Corby. Corby is a jewel in Northamptonshire’s crown and a beacon for the UK.”

The winners are:

Community Spirit Award (Sponsored by Northamptonshire Police) Jam Team – The Jam Team work seven nights a week, 365 days a year on the streets of Corby, helping young people to be respected citizens and diverting them from anti-social behaviour and crime. The Jam Team is made up of Corby people who are interested in their town and the safety of young people. They aim to improve the quality of life for our residents by protecting them from youth nuisance by providing young people with positive activities, such as sport, drama and volunteering opportunities. Club Spirit Award (Sponsored by RBW)

Corby Netball Club – The Corby Netball Club was set up six years ago with 12 members attending. The club now has a huge membership of 85 people and caters for children aged between seven and 16 years old and women of all ages and abilities. A team of volunteers gives up ten hours a week to coach and encourage local Corby women to become great netballers. The club has played in the Northampton Junior League and, this year the Under-10s group came fourth in the competition. They have also represented Northamptonshire at a regional tournament, while also having members who have gained access to the County Satellite and Academy Squads. Creative Spirit Award (Sponsored by Quantum Print) Kevin Costello – Kevin grew up in Corby and attended Irish Dancing classes for a large amount of his young life. He was so good that he danced at the world championships and now, as an adult, he runs his own Irish Dancing classes where he teaches children of all ages. He has an exceptional talent and the children love his classes. Some of his students have attended world championship competitions and obtained very good grades. Kevin dedicates a lot of his time to his Irish dancing classes and takes pride in his students who are regularly asked to dance at public functions. Environmental Spirit Award Bernard Betts – 90-year-old Bernard leads by example with all the work he does at Coronation Park – namely, planting and weeding. Bernard is thought to be an inspiration to local young offenders who, thanks to his passion, have brought plants from home to plant at the park. He is always up for a challenge, his own health issues

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WELL DESERVED: The winners of the 2015 Spirit of Corby Awards line up. Overall winner is Young Spirit, Liam Duncan. staying out of trouble. Young Spirit Award (sponsored by Savoy Cinemas) Liam Duncan – Earlier in the year, nineyear-old Liam wanted to do something positive in honour of his mum, Cathy, who sadly passed away. Liam bravely set himself the challenge to raise money for the Centenary Wing at Kettering General Hospital, which is where his mum was treated. Liam came up with the idea of a themed day at school and so St Patricks Catholic Primary School had a ‘Pink Day’ – which included a huge cake sale, a non-uniform day and a coffee morning. In April last year, Liam donated a fantastic £3,000 to the Centenary Wing to help them fund new equipment. Overall Spirit of Corby Winner (supported by Core at Corby Cube) – Liam Duncan.

being no obstacle. He has constructed cages to support the development of roses in the memorial walk, as well as using scrap pieces of wood found around the park to construct an insulation box for the newly installed water taps. Bernard is a fine example that you are never too old to care for the environment. Education Spirit Award (Sponsored by Tresham College of Further and Higher Education) Youthie – Youthie is a project for young people that has been set up this year by three local mums, volunteering their time to help people aged between 11-17 years old in Corby. The three women have already received a great amount of support and each week the number of children attending the group grows. This project has given volunteer opportunities to local people to help gain experience and help for jobs in the future while children are learning, interacting, being offered support, having fun and

Walking, jogging, running and cycling event helps hospital units

SEVEN MILES TO A RECORD-BREAKER: Thanks to all those who took part, above, the event broke its previous year’s record by more than £1,100. Below, the total amount was presented to Kettering hospital staff by the team from John Newman Hair and Beauty. A MAJOR annual fundraising event has raised printers and insurance, medals and photographers. “I want to thank everyone for getting so involved £9,400 for Kettering General Hospital (KGH). A cheque for the sum was presented to the hospital on the day for their amazing fundraising efforts.” Kettering General Hospital’s charity officer last month by staff from John Newman Hairdressing Christina Kelly said: “Once again this has been an and Beauty, led by Shirley Newman. The fundraising event was the third annual KGH incredibly successful event that has raised thousands charity ‘Walk It! Jog It! Run It! Cycle It!’ event, held at of pounds for the hospital benefitting patient care in many different ways. Pitsford Reservoir/Brixworth Country Park in June. “We would like to say a special thank you to Shirley More than 200 people took part – with a further 25 volunteers and spectators supporting – with an and John Newman, to all their customers and to everyone that either took part in the event or made option to walk, jog or cycle the seven-mile route. Shirley Newman said: “We managed to beat last a donation. “ Various KGH causes have benefitted from the year’s total by more than £1,100, even though the event, with individuals and teams taking part weather on the day was very wet and windy. “These funds make such a difference to our local deciding how much went to each area: Stroke Unit: £1,916.42 hospital and I know our donation is very much Endoscopy Unit: £1,124.14 appreciated by staff, patients and their families. Ophthalmology Unit: £1,382.58 “Thank you to all the KGH staff who supported the Breast Unit: £906.12 event, to the hospital’s fundraising department and Cardiology Unit: £2,084.02 to all of the local companies that helped sponsor the Dermatology Unit: 1,108.15 event with raffle prizes, drinks, fruit and water, tents, Recreation Hall: £879.35 tables, chairs, equipment, coffee, face-painters,

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New recruits enter care sector LOCAL people are successfully progressing into the care sector after taking part in a course offered by Tresham College Of Further and Higher Education’s business training arm, Evolve Business Training, in partnership with the county council’s Olympus Care Services. Last month, the partnership celebrated the completion of its latest professional programme helping people to progress into a career within the care sector. Since completing the two-week course in July, four of the students from the Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in the Adult Social Care sector have now gained full-time employment with Olympus Care Services. As part of the course, 21 adults aged 20-55 who had expressed an interest in working in the care sector achieved the Level 1 Award alongside Customer Service, Effective Communication and Work Skills certificates to improve their confidence when applying for work and preparing for job interviews. All the group were referred on to the tailored course by Job Centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough to meet the needs of a range of Olympus Care vacancies. Olympus Care Services provides a range of care and support services throughout Northamptonshire for adults with disabilities and older people. During the short course offered at Tresham’s Corby campus, students also spent time shadowing current employees at

Olympus Care Services to gain a realistic idea of the working environments and job roles available. Ashley Allen, team manager at Olympus Care Services said: “We’re really pleased with how well this approach worked. “We often have difficulty in retaining new members of staff who don’t have a clear understanding of what working in this sector is all about. “This course allowed students to gain an insight into the type of work they would be doing helping them see if it was the right career for them. It also allowed us as employers to recruit with confidence. We are looking forward to working with Evolve again in the future.” Anne Anderson, tutor at Evolve Business Training said: “The course is quite intensive and there is a lot of information for students to take in; but everyone was very keen and engaged well. “Alongside the health and social care qualification, students were also able to gain an insight into how Olympus Care Services operate, so that they had a better understanding of what was expected of them if they were successful in gaining employment. “We are really pleased with the end result and look forward to working with Olympus Care Services again next year.” At the celebration, students from the course were able to speak to tutors and representatives from Olympus Care Services (OCS) with many commenting on how helpful the course had been in getting

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WELL DONE! From left, Samantha Bolton, Linda Murphy, Benjamin Mayes, Ashley Allen (Olympus Care Services), Cheryl Needham (Evolve Business Training) and Anne Abraham (Evolve Business Training). them back in to employment. home carer, working with people Corby-based student Linda Rose with dementia, and am already Murphy said: “This type of work able to put the theory I have is totally different to previous learned into practice.” factory-based jobs I have had. Wellingborough-based student “Working in social care is a very Samantha Bolton added: “I rewarding career and I’m really previously studied childcare at pleased I decided to do the course. Tresham and went on to work with I did find the courses challenging, children and adults with autism. with a lot to take in, but Anne was “After taking a break to start a family, great as a tutor and I’m glad I stuck I felt I needed a refresher course to get with it. back into this type of work. “I’m really looking forward to “The two-week programme gave starting my new job working with me the confidence boost that I adults with learning difficulties in needed and I have accepted the a residential home.” role as a home care worker at a Benjamin Mayes, a student from residential unit for adults with a Brigstock, said: “Working in this range of needs.” area has always been something Following the success of the that was at the back of my mind, so course in July, Evolve Business I was keen to give the course a go. Training will be offering the I liked the fact that it gave a broad training again in February 2016. foundation into this type of work For more information about short, and allowed the chance to ask lots professional qualifications helping of questions about the different people improve job prospects and careers in health and social care. career development, visit: www. “I have taken up the job as a evolve-tresham.co.uk

Cadets commemorate 75th anniversary Report by Sergeant Emma Beadsworth. CADETS and staff members from 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets joined the Corby branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) to raise funds for the Wings Appeal and take part in a parade and church service to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain last month. A team of cadets and the Corby RAFA branch collected more than £900 from generous members of the public for the Wings Appeal. The squadron and the RAFA branch also marched through Corby Old Village (pictured) , parading their banners to St. John the Baptist church where a special service was held by the squadron’s padre, the Reverend Paul Frost, and his new curate. The service brought to light the struggles faced by the brave service personnel 75 years ago, as Hitler pushed Britain’s allies to breaking point. The

last line of defence from Germany’s troops were the RAF pilots who were outnumbered four to one in the air. Hitler sent his bombers out to lure the last pilots out in the air to defeat them. However, the RAF had other plans. The pilots went into the sky to fight around four to five times a day until Hitler lost enthusiasm and cancelled the plan. After the church service, the cadets listened attentively to the stories people had to tell and learned that some of the bombs even fell in their home town. Staff members and cadets remembered the harsh reality of the day, a time for reflection and remembering the people who gave their today for our tomorrow. There was a great turn out with more than 30 cadets parading in commemoration of ‘The Few’. ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few’ – Winston Churchill.

Prepare to bake!

BUDDING bakers are warming up their ovens in preparation for Wellingborough’s version of the Great British Bake Off! The event takes place tomorrow, Saturday October 10, from 10am- 4pm, and cakes will be sold off for charity after judging. This is the third year the event has been organised by the town’s Business Improvement District, to find local bake stars and help promote town traders. There will be five categories this year: 12 identical cupcakes/fairy cakes/muffins, children’s bakes, Hallowe’en themed cake, tray cake and gluten free cake. Judges will be looking for an even bake, excellent presentation, imaginative flavour

7 POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted while she was walking along Montagu Street, Kettering. Some time between 5am and 5.10am, on Saturday September 26, the victim was walking towards the town centre when a man grabbed her arm from behind. The woman shrugged him off and ran away. The offender is described as a black man, 30-40 years old and around 6ft tall. He was wearing a dark coloured hooded top with the hood over his head. The woman was not injured.

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A WOMAN was assaulted after asking two men who were smoking to move on in Corby on Sunday September 20. The incident happened in the communal area of some flats in Rockingham Road, near Rocky Fried Chicken, at some point between 3.45pm and 4pm. The 49-year-old woman asked the men to move from the communal area and one of them pushed her in the face before they both walked off. The offender was white, in his early 20s, 5ft 8ins, of slim build with ginger hair and a local accent.

Thieves raided house

BURGLARS broke into an Earls Barton house though a kitchen window. The property in Doddington Road was entered some time between 4.30pm and 10.30pm on Saturday September 19. Thieves searched the house and stole jewellery.

Stabbed in fight

POLICE in Wellingborough are appealing for witnesses after an assault took place in Cambridge Street on Monday September 28. Three men were involved in the fight which took place opposite KFC, at about 6.40pm, resulting in one of them sustaining a stab wound to the back. Both offenders were black, around 6ft tall and one was wearing a blue jacket with white sleeves. The other was wearing a black bomber jacket and may have had dreadlocks. The victim was taken to hospital and is not believed to have a serious injury.

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A HOUSE in Dorothy Road, Kettering, was broken into between 8.20am and 3.20pm on Friday September 25. Offender(s) forced entry into the back of the house and stole electrical items and jewellery. The offender is believed to be a white man who wore dark coloured clothing, including a dark woolly hat and had a rucksack on his back. He is believed to have run off down an alleyway.

Report it: 2014 CAKE ENTRIES: Last year’s event drew the crowds to the free family day out and promises more mouth-watering fun tomorrow. Cambridge Street – and received their prizes, combinations and no ‘soggy bottoms’. Once the cake conquerors have been the cakes will then be sold off and the proceeds crowned winners of the star baker event – will be donated to the Wellingborough Rotary being staged in Gloucester Place at the end of Club.

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Poaching: once for vital food, but now just for money ARTISTIC VIEW: Corby-based correspondent Tom Bingham is well-known for his love of local history and his connection to the arts (as well as his hand-made guitars!). Here, he discusses game hunting and is disgusted by ‘trophy killing’ and ‘baiting’ for financial gain. It can be grisly reading. If you have an arts or local history story for Tom to explore, email him via Extra Local: newsdesk@extranewspapers. co.uk ONE of the most notorious and romanticised poachers of game in Northamptonshire was James ‘Socket’ Elmore (1815-1888), from Kettering, an employee of the Gotch family. He was convicted in the local courts more than 30 times for poaching, often working in gangs, with running battles with bailiffs involving bows and arrows, clubs and indeed guns. Poaching was once the only way to subsidise the meagre and

POACHER’S EQUIPMENT: Above, gin traps and below, the once-used ‘bone crusher’ or man trap.

monotonous food available and the Northamptonshire countryside was awash with game allowed only for the wealthy landlords and royalty, who hunted for fun and severely punished poachers – even sentencing them to death for the killing of deer. Just recently, police recovered a 4x4 vehicle full of dead rabbits after being alerted to offenders illegally poaching in our shire. They found three abandoned dogs, used in harecoursing and poaching – the offenders had fled the scene. Much as we tend to ignore poaching, it is still rife and has never stopped since the greedy landlords kicked our forefathers off ‘their’ land and left them to live on fresh air – unless they worked a 12-hour day for them. However, poachers today have no such excuse; their motives are purely financial. Gin traps (derived from the word ‘engine’) are the standard old stereotypical rabbit traps. Banned for use in 1958 in England and Wales, they had been made for many years by the village blacksmith, before mass

NOTORIOUS: Above, James Munroe Elmore AKA ‘Socket’. Below, a modern-day poacher’s car can be confiscated and crushed as a powerful deterrent to other offenders.

THEN AND NOW: Above, a gathering of bailiffs and gamekeepers in Northamptonshire, circa 1900. Right – today, badgers can fetch more than £500 alive, for use by unscrupulous dealers in pit fighting. production in the forges took over. They were made in many sizes, depending on the type of animal you were trying to catch – most were of steel construction and capable of breaking a leg or even removing a hand. Once, poached animals were a needed source of food, but now it’s just ‘trophy killing’ and ‘baiting’ for money. Deer are often left ‘speed-butchered’, for unsuspecting walkers to come upon. Wildlife crime To dispel a common myth that seems to crop up from time to time – old gin traps are perfectly legal to own as a collectable or old curiosity. Gamekeepers have the right to require anyone suspected of poaching to give his name and address. Anyone declining to give such information, giving false information or not leaving the land on request, can be arrested and handed over to the police. Magistrates may order the forfeiture of guns and other equipment used in poaching. If a poacher is convicted, the confiscation of his car (being crushed) and other property can be a powerful deterrent. Poaching is on the increase in our shire – they seem to travel down from the north; from Doncaster, Barnsley and further afield. Catching live badgers can result in £500 for a dog/badger fight. Dogs that eventually kill the badger – and it can take as many as four dogs – are prized and their pups are then sold for high prices. The badgers are

then either shot, clubbed, or just left for the dogs to devour. The SSPCA and the RSPCA deal with wildlife crime and other animal welfare issues, such as dog fighting. They can be contacted 24 hours a day and may be able to attend an ongoing wildlife crime if police aren’t available to do so. Crimestoppers can also be contacted in complete confidence on: 0800 555 111.

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Your Questions Answered by PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones determine what could be causing her to sneeze, and what treatment may be needed.

Q. The PDSA believe that every pet deserves to live a happy and healthy life. As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 51 Pet Hospitals and over 380 Pet Practices, they strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment. Every year dedicated veterinary teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets.

My ferret, Sindy, keeps sneezing. normal?

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It’s not normal for Sindy to be sneezing so a trip to see your vet will be needed as this can be caused by quite a few different things. If just one nostril has visible discharge, that can be due to a fungal infection, or even a tumour in the nose. If there’s a discharge from both nostrils, that can be due to a viral or bacterial infection. Ferrets can catch distemper from infected ferrets and dogs; they may have a thick discharge from the eyes and nose, a fever, sneezing, coughing and lack of appetite. Ferrets are also very susceptible to human influenza. Humans can infect ferrets and vice versa, so consider whether this could be a possibility. Your vet will examine Sindy to

Over the last few years my Sheepdog, Victor, has had several lumps removed, which all turned out to be benign. I’ve just found another lump, but he gets so distressed at the vets, I’m worried about how many general anaesthetics he’s had, and the lumps don’t seem to bother him. Should I just leave them alone?

It’s important that your vet examines Victor to ensure he gets the treatment he needs as they wouldn’t want to miss something that might require treatment or possibly develops into something serious. If you feel the stress of visiting your vet is too much for your dog, ask your practice for advice about ways to deal with Victor’s upset when he goes to the vet’s. For example, they may be able to book an appointment when there are fewer dogs around, if that’s what bothers him, or prescribe calming medicines. General anaesthetics for dogs, while always carrying some risks, are very safe and your vet will only suggest this if absolutely necessary, taking into account all of the different factors involved with Victor’s care.

I’ve bought our cat, Togs, a scratching post but she is refusing to use it, preferring to continue shredding my sofa instead! How can I get her

How to clean your pet’s ears

Cleaning your pets ears is one of those jobs that’s easy once you know a good technique for doing it. If you’re pet is used to being handled and touched, cleaning your pets ears should be a one person job, however if not you may want to enlisted the assistance of someone else to gently restrain your pet for you while you do the cleaning. Either way, always make it a positive experience and have treats on hand or reward with fuss/game play. When cleaning your pets ears by yourself, restrain your pet by either sitting them on your lap or sitting them between your legs when you are in a seated position, with the head facing away from yours. Before you start ensure that you have your pet ear cleaner to hand, that any seal is broken/lids off and that it is at room temperature. You will also require plenty of cotton wool. Once your pet is seated comfortably, expose the pink side of the earflap and

carefully trickle a small amount of the ear cleaner into the ear canal. Give the ear a gentle massage by rubbing the furry area just below the ear, to stimulate the cleaner in the ear canal. The ear cleaner will now start to bring some of the dirt up to the surface. Using cotton wool, carefully wipe the ear from the canal outwards, including the earflap itself. Never put your finger in your pets ear canal. Once you have cleared the dirt and cleaner, check to see how clean the ear looks. If it still appears dirty and your pet seems comfortable, you can repeat the process on the same ear or start the process on the other ear. Please note if you have been given medication to apply to your pets ears, this should be done once you have completed the ear cleaning process. If you would like a practical demonstration of how to do this, most local Vets will be happy to show you in person.

to use the new scratching post?

Scratching helps to condition the claws and stretch cats’ back muscles after they’ve rested. It also helps them mark their territory. Many cats scratch at furniture when they wake up, so place the scratching post near to where Togs sleeps. Also make sure that it supports her weight and that it is tall enough for her to stretch up fully on her hind legs. If your cat still ignores the post, try covering it with a thick blanket layer and then a tight, securely fitted layer of heavy fabric. A fabric with thick vertical stripes might be more attractive to your cat. You can also temporarily cover your sofa with heavy grade plastic sheeting that your cat won’t like to scratch. If you leave this in place for several weeks, your cat should find the scratching posts much nicer to use.

How to guide your pet through blindness

As with humans, pets can lose their sight at any age – but this doesn’t mean they can’t live happy, healthy lives. Veterinary care has made amazing advances in recent years and some vision defects can be successfully treated, but others, such as glaucoma, can sadly cause a total loss of sight. When pets lose some or all of their vision, life can become disorientating while they adapt to relying on their other senses. But cats and dogs have far more sensitive hearing and sense of smell than us, both of which

help them adjust to their loss of sight. PDSA vet, Vicki Larkham-Jones, says: “If you notice a change in your pet’s behaviour, or sense a problem with their eye sight, such as bumping into furniture around the home, the first thing you should do is visit your vet. The earlier problems with eyesight are detected, the more treatment options you may have, and the more your vet will be able to help you deal with the condition. “The great thing is that with commitment and persistence from owners, most pets will adapt quickly. Older pets and those that lose their sight suddenly, might need a little more time and encouragement, whereas a pet that loses their sight gradually won’t find the changes to be such a challenge.” PDSA’s top tips for helping pets adjust to blindness: · Keep their bed and food bowls in the same place · Keep floors tidy so they don’t trip over objects · Keep furniture in the same place so they know where there may be objects in their way · Make sure they can’t access hazards such as fireplaces or balconies · Provide toys that make sounds, such as squeaky balls · Talk to and stroke your pet to let them know you are there Vicki adds: “Although your pet losing their sight can be upsetting for owners, with care and patience we can help them to adapt well and ensure they have a good quality of life.” PDSA is on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue this vital work. For more pet care tips log onto www.pdsa.org.uk/pethealth.

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Wine lovers Harvest and wine-making experience The harvest! The most thrilling, vibrant and busy time of the year for the vineyards of our hemisphere, and SmoothRed are celebrating with a range of brand new, hands-on experiences at the very best vineyards in the very best wine regions in Europe. With these new trips, visitors can pick grapes from the vines, tread them or even blend them, and, of course, enjoy all the tastings you could ever want; the ultimate experience for true wine enthusiasts looking for something a bit more off-the-wall. Working with a hand-picked selection of the finest and most prestigious châteaux, luxury hotels, boutique guesthouses and famous wineries all across the continent to deliver an experience like no other; be it for couples, private groups or wine societies embarking on anything from romantic breaks to team-building events to inspirational experiences for wine connoisseurs. With specialist knowledge of Europe’s wine regions and a family background in the wine trade dating back over six generations, SmoothRed offers bespoke travel experiences for both private and corporate clients. Champagne Harvest Experience, Bordeaux Harvest Experience Bordeaux Wine Blending Experience, Porto Harvest Experience, Rioja Harvest Experience, Tuscany Harvest Experience. To find out more go to: http://www.smoothred.co.uk

with the Mill’s Nerf guns for some fun monster and ghoul hunting exercises, or jump aboard one of the Military Truck and Land Train tours to explore the spooky secret island some more. And if you are feeling brave the Royal Gunpowder Mills is looking for new recruits, but beware this isn’t for the squeamish or faint hearted. For some good old scary Halloween fun explore the ‘Haunted Mills’ where you’ll discover gruesome tales of times gone by in this guided interactive, eerie experience... if you dare! The Mills open daily 10am – 5.00pm (Friday 31 October until 8.00pm) Adults £9.75, Children (3 to 15 years) £7.75, Under 3 FREE, Concessions £8.75, Family tickets £31.50 (2 adults & 2 children). Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex

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Spooky Secret Island For grownups only Isle at Royal Gunpowder Mills for of Wight Fright Night October Half Term

The Royal Gunpowder Mills, located in Waltham Abbey’s historic heritage site, has a family fun packed autumn calendar of events to keep everyone entertained. Visit the Spooky Secret Island and get involved in the ghoulish schedule of Halloween activities this half term (24th October – 1st November). Professor Nitrate’s evil twin Dr Gore will be hosting science shows and cooking up some horribly horrific experiments, much to the amazement of all those present in his crazy Mad-Lab. Eerie activities include mask and hat making and gory scars. Transform yourself into a witch, monster or other spooky character for the day. Plus get messy with some ooey gooey ectoplasm making, freaky monster skin, and make gruesome discoveries in the feely boxes. Go ghost busting and arm yourself

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Visitors to the Isle of Wight this autumn are being invited to “step into the ghost dimension” - for a limited period only (and only “if they dare”). Timed to coincide with Halloween, and when things have a habit of going bump in the night, the Isle of Wight’s new app will be exclusively available to download during October and November only. The Isle of Fright Ghost Trail is based on one of the world’s most haunted islands, and features free audio ghost stories, which can be downloaded onto iPhones, tablets and androids to give ghost-busting visitors the opportunity to follow a self-guided tour of 13 “cold spots” that have been found to exist on the Isle of Wight. Offering a spooky insight into some of the Island’s many local myths and legends, it is presented by paranormal expert Marc Tuckey - and has been created in association with Paramount Pictures UK to promote the Halloween release, on October 21, of Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. The app also allows its users to take photographs and use a special “ghost photo bombing” function to create some especially haunting images. It also contains information about how to reach the Isle of Wight, and links to other tourism products on the Island. Anyone keen to plan their visit will also be interested to know that the app will be available to download free of charge from the beginning of October atwww.visitisleofwight.

co.uk/ghost-trail, or on Google Play or via the Apple Store. While the ghost trail has been designed primarily for Halloween thrill seekers, its focus on local folklore and genuine ghost stories means that it is also likely to appeal to visitors who might like to combine it with one or more of the other autumn activities taking place on the Island this autumn including Electric Woods Festival of Light at Robin Hill. Other October half-term events on the Isle of Wight will include the Blackgang Chine Illuminations; Spooky Castle at Carisbrooke Castle; Wizard Week on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway; and a range of activities at The Needles Landmark Attraction. The previously unseen Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (www.paranormalmovie. co.uk) - the terrifying conclusion to the Paranormal Activity films will appear in cinemas everywhere from October 21. For more information about the Isle of Wight, visit www.visitisleofwight.co.uk.

Many other countries are already charging for plastic carrier bags, so should holiday makers be packing bags in their bags? As of 5th October, in many instances UK shoppers will be charged for single use plastic carrier bags, but as many other countries have been charging for years, or have banned them altogether – should holidaymakers be thinking about travelling with their bags for life? In 2011, Italy became the first country in Europe to ban nonbiodegradable plastic bags, with the UAE following suit by banning all plastic bags apart from oxobiodegradables. Several other countries have banned very thin plastic bags (which can get into the waterways, causing blockages and resulting in flooding); China, Kenya, South Africa and Bangladesh, and a few countries in Africa have banned them altogether! In the United States of America local laws mean that the rules can be unclear, and vary greatly between states, and even among different cities in the same state, although nearly all US supermarkets have been offering paper alternatives for a long time now. Closer to home, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have all had charges in place for a while, leaving England to play catch up. So, whether your decision to take shopping bags with you on your vacation is based on money-saving, habit or moral environmental grounds, online travel agent, Travel Republic, issues a guide to charges in popular holiday destinations to which popular holiday destinations also charge for plastic carrier bags at their supermarkets. Spain: 1p – 37p Portugal: 1p – 8p Italy: 3p – 7p Germany: 7p – 22p Netherlands: 14p – 22p USA: 6p – 20p for a paper options Some popular holiday destinations plastic carrier bags are still available at no cost: Greece. Cyprus – no charge, a few international supermarkets apply a small charge. Turkey. Egypt Morocco. South America Dubai – The UEA banned all but oxo-biodegradable bags but offer these free of charge

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STUART & KATY Monday to Thursday 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer 06.00 – 10.00 Stuart Miles & Katy Hil 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis 13.00 – 16.00 Matt Wilkinson 16.00 – 19.00 Matt Jarvis 19.00 – 22.00 Roberto 22.00 – 01.00 Zoe Hardman

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Feel Good Fridays 04.00 – 06.00 Jenni Falconer 06.00 – 10.00 Friday gets underway with Heart Breakfast with Stuart Miles & Katy Hill 10.00 – 13.00 Friday with Toby Anstis 13.00 – 16.00 Friday with Matt Wilkinson 16.00 – 19.00 Friday with Matt Jarvis 19.00 – 21.00 Club Classics with Mark Wright 21.00 – 01.00 Club Classics continues with Roberto

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So, Glastonbury tickets went on sale at the weekend, and according to Sky News they sold out in just over half an hour! Tickets were priced at £228 each and went on sale at 9am on Sunday morning. 32 minutes later, they were all gone. It’s not the record though. In 2014 they sold out in 14 minutes! Emily Eavis, co-organiser of the festival and daughter of its founder Michael Eavis, tweeted: "Tickets have now sold out. "Thank you to everyone for your incredible support and sorry to those who missed out. "Bring on Glastonbury 2016!" In total, 120,000 tickets were sold on Sunday, even before the line-up was announced. At the moment, Adele and Coldplay are the two acts most talked about, with the Foo Fighters also hot favourites after pulling out of this year's event when Dave Grohl broke his leg. ACDC, Blur and Fleetwood Mac are also being tipped to perform. Finally, it looks like it could be one of the best years for film goers, with some amazing films all scheduled for release between now and the end of the year! Check out some of our top tips! The Walk - Robert Zemeckis tells the real-life story of Frenchman Philippe Petit's walk between the Twin Towers in 1974. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon and Ben Kingsley but vertigo sufferers, be warned, the 3D effects have left some a little nauseous. Suffragette - Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham-Carter and Meryl Streep star in this British drama about women's fight for equal rights at the beginning of the 20th century. It was the first film in history to be given permission to shoot in the Houses of Parliament. Spectre - The 24th James Bond film picks up where Skyfall, the most successful 007 film ever, left off. Daniel Craig returns for a fourth time with Monica Bellucci, Christoph Waltz and Ben Whishaw. Could it be Craig's last outing as the spy? Steve Jobs - With a script by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Danny Boyle, this film about the Apple co-creator is likely to receive a warmer reception than Ashton Kutcher's 2011 film. Michael Fassbender gives a chilling performance as Jobs with Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen in support.

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. All aboard the Artsbus An affordable, convenient way of travelling to arts events in and around Corby is being made available by Made In Corby – a three-year programme that promotes local arts and culture. The Artsbus is running to two events in Corby’s town centre on Wednesday October 14 – a new musical ‘Parkway Dreams’ by Eastern Angles Theatre Company at The Core at Corby Cube and a screening of ‘My Week With Marilyn’, followed by a discussion with producer David Parfitt at The Savoy cinema – as part of Corby Big Film Week. Various bus pick-ups points are planned including at Harpers Brook, Morrisons, Gainsborough Road at bottom of Green Hill Rise, Beanfield Avenue shops, Corby Old Village, Occcupation Road shops, Raven Hotel, Ennerdale Road and Willowbrook Road. Created by EastEnders writer, Kenny Emson, and inspired by the city of Peterborough, ‘Parkway Dreams’ (tickets from £10.50) is a poignant story of a London overspill family – a fascinating and funny insight into the development of a typical English New Town. Corby Big

Film Week presents a special screening of ‘My Week With Marilyn’ (tickets £5), which chronicles the week in which Monroe spends time escorted around London by ‘Runner’ Colin. The screening will be following by a Q&A with producer David Parfitt, who offers some behind-the-scenes anecdotes. On Saturday November 7, Artsbus will head out of Corby via Lodge Park Academy, Saxon Crown and Morrisons pick-up points to Boughton House for The Gunpowder Plot (tickets £12.50 adults, under 16s £8), an unforgettable night out for all the family that uses live performance, large-scale projection and an original soundtrack to tell the dramatic story of the Gunpowder Plot. The performance concludes with a breath-taking fireworks finale. A return journey on the Artsbus costs £2 – plus the cost of entry to the event – and should be booked in advance. For information, visit: www.madeincorby.co.uk, email: marian@madeincorby. co.uk or call the office on: 01536 267895. Call the box office to book Corby show tickets on: 01536 470470;

Smile! Boobs and Brass are here! AN all-female brass band that raises thousands of pounds for the fight against breast cancer is currently tuning up for a great night out in Wellingborough next month. The Rotary Club of Wellingborough Hatton asked the ‘Boobs & Brass’ band to give a concert at The United Reformed Church in Wellingborough on Saturday October 17 at 7.30pm. And the ladies are delighted to oblige – aiming to swell their charity coffers at the same time! Tickets are £10 each and proceeds will be split between the Breast Cancer Now and Rotary Club charities. Band organiser Margaret Betts promises an evening full of entertaining, well-known music with something to suit everyone’s taste. She added: “We hope to send everyone home with a smile on their face!” Formed by two Kettering friends nine years ago – Margaret Betts and her friend Jane Nichols – the band practises at Raunds Conservative Club and is ever-expanding, attracting new members to its ranks. Margaret told Extra Local: “Boobs & Brass continues to grow with more and more girls from the brass banding world wanting to be part of the concept. We now have three groups of girls – the original group in the Midlands, another in Yorkshire and a third in the South East of England. To date, the amazing groups of people have raised £170,000 – the majority of this going to Breast Cancer Campaign (which has just merged with Breakthrough Breast Cancer to become a new charity: Breast Cancer Now). “All the money we donate to the breast cancer charity goes to pay for specific research projects and, at the beginning of this year, we undertook our seventh project – the aim of which was to understand how faults in PKD genes can cause breast cancer, which was being researched at the University of Cambridge by Dr Paul Edwards. The cost of this was £17,545 and we hoped that, in the whole of 2015, we would raise this amount. Well, unbelievably, the three ‘Boobie Bands’ managed to raise this amount by the end of June! “So now we have moved on to our eighth project; this one is at the University of Dundee and will cost £12,700 which we hope to fully fund by the end of June 2016.

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 CLASSES

Boughton show tickets on 01604 624811. Bus fares are payable in cash on the bus. Made In Corby is funded by Arts Council England as part of its national Creative People and Places programme. The Made In Corby consortium includes Groundwork Northamptonshire, Corby Cube Theatre Trust, Corby Community Arts, Corby Unity and Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership.

“So far this year, we have performed concerts at the Butlins Brass Band Festival in Skegness, the Derngate Theatre with 300+ male voices, Verwood near Bournemouth with another all-female band – Blushing Brass, which featured the world renowned Kirsty Abbotts as guest soloist – Chesterfield and Worthing. Forthcoming concerts will be performed at Chatham, Wellingborough, Kettering, Eastbourne and Sheffield.” Margaret and her musical colleagues are greatly touched by the support they receive. She said: “We are helped greatly by people from outside the brass band world and from people connected with other brass bands. The village of Thorpe Waterville recently held a Duck Race and raised £366 towards our cause and a father and son from a brass band in Norfolk did a 73mile bike ride and raised £300. Another bandsman has arranged ‘Don‘t Stop Believin’ especially for the band and a percentage of the sales of this music is being donated to our charity. “It is simply amazing what people will do.” Find out more about the band, view the website: boobsandbrass.com

PRETTY AMAZING IN PINK: The ladies of the Boobs & Brass Band in concert recently.

Tuesdays (6.30pm) Zumba classes in The Bede House, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BT. Led by Michelle J. Just turn up 10 minutes before each class – £4. Other class times, dates, locations, tel: 07974809003 for details or visit: www.zumbann10.com Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk Tuesdays Zumba with Jane in Kettering. Ditch the Workout, Join the Party. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dancefitness party. Zumba®classes feature exotic rhythms set to... View more details - Zumba with Jane in Kettering on Tuesdays Top Floor, Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8NL EVENTS Every Wednesday Family fun at park As spring approaches, local people are reminded of the range of evening activities on offer at Corby’s West Glebe Park. Spaces for the popular SHAPE Dance and Happenin’ sessions at West Glebe Pavilion have become available – but they are limited and will fill quickly, so don’t delay. SHAPE Dance is for four to 16-year-olds and runs on Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm. As well as being taught dance moves at the fun and friendly sessions, youngsters also have the chance to perform twice a year with all the Corby SHAPE Dance groups in the summer and Christmas shows in the Core at Corby Cube theatre. Happenin’ is a fun social group for eight to 13-year-olds and sessions take place every Friday, 5pm-6.30pm. Youngsters can make friends while enjoying arts and crafts, sports and other activities. To join either of the groups or for more information, contact Corby Borough Council’s Culture and Leisure Team, on: 01536 464042.

Every Monday West Glebe Park pavilion also holds Kick Boxing sessions for those aged from four, to adult. These sessions take place every Monday evening, 6.30-8.30pm and offer an activity for all the family to join. For more information, call: 07930 260 705. Come and join us - new members welcome! Our women’s group meets on every Wednesday 2.30 to 4.00. The meetings start with information about forthcoming activities followed by entertainment (speakers, choirs, bring and buy, fund raising for charity), after which there is time for refreshments, socialising and making new friends. To come along to one of the meetings, or to learn more about our group, contact Nelia Eaton (01536 513471) Venue: London Road United Reformed Church, Kettering The series of Ise Valley Vagabond walks continues this month, through the summer and beyond, around the region. The club was originally set up to support and assist with the England IML International Waendel Walk in May each year, which – like the Vagabonds group – is also based in Wellingborough. From the Rushden Historical Transport Society (the old station), again for ten or 20km walks, from 10.30 to 1pm. Walks continue on September 20, October 18, November 1 and November 29. Some of the walks may also have a 5km route. Walkers receive a written route description and are encouraged to walk at their own speed, enjoying the surroundings, and are requested to book in when they finish (to prevent the organiser having to go searching for them!). All the walks are recognised by the IVV, an international awards organisation, and have a start fee of £1 (75p for members). Full information is available on the Ise Valley Vagabonds’ website: www.vagabonds.org.uk or from the club secretary on: 01933 314134. Make a diary date with KOS crafts Members of the KOS Musical Theatre Company are currently busy planning and organising their annual Craft Fair, which helps raise funds for forthcoming productions. This event – now celebrating 20 years – will be held in the grounds of Cranford Hall, Cranford near Kettering. It takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday August 29 and Sunday 30th, from 10am until 5pm, and will feature quality crafts and gifts, light lunches and cream teas, plus live entertainment. There are still a few vacancies for stallholders for hand-crafted items - if anyone is interested in applying for a stall, contact Joan on: 01536 516714. Third Monday in the month at 7:30 pm. Northamptonshire Family History Society. The Society was founded in 1976 and is a member of the Federation of Family His-

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Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community). Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch only £4.00 per serving. All food is freshly prepared and with a nice choice. An optional raffle is also run. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the village to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 1s July for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton. Friday Night is pub quiz night at the Shoulder of Mutton 12 Chapel Road Weldon. Already a popular weekly event at the pub organisers welcome regular and new teams to enter. For further information please call 01536 601016. Meanwhile the Craft brewery now well established at the Shoulder of Mutton is producing some fine real ales. The latest brew Weldon Bonfire coincided with the 5th November celebrations lasted all but a day. The brewery is preparing to fire up ready for the Festive Season to cater for the high demand during this period. Please call in anytime and enjoy a drink and traditional home cooked food that has gained a fine reputation in the village of Weldon thanks to the hard work of the hosts and staff supported by their loyal customers. Friday October 9, Murder Mystery Evening - Advance Ticket Only. Venue: The Wheatsheaf Pub and Dining Room, 126 Dallington Road,.

Northampton NN5 7HN. Tel: 01604 758871. 7pm till 10.30pm £30pp includes 2 course meal, bottle of wine between two and Murder Mystery Event. Book tickets through www.todieformm.co.uk or buy tickets from Sam or Victoria at the pub.

Saturday October 10, 10am-4pm. Wellingborough Bake-Off event in Gloucester Place, at the end of Cambridge Street. Cakes will be sold off after winners have been announced and proceeds given to Wellingborough Rotary Club. Saturday 10/Sunday 11 October (Steam) - 1940’S WEEKEND Experience the nostalgia of the 1940’s First train – 11.00 Last train – 16.00 (depending on demand) Fares apply. Rushden StaionStation Approach, Rushden NN100AW www. rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Saturday October 10 – KOS Musical Theatre Company Coffee Morning at The Toller Church Rooms, Meeting Lane, off Gold Street, Kettering. 10am-12noon. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate all available in a friendly atmosphere. Home made cakes and books also for sale. A warm welcome awaits you all. Saturday 10 October, Sound Sensations at Holy Trinity Church Rothwell Come along and enjoy an evening with Sound Sensations at Holy Trinity Church All money raised to be to assist with the upkeep of the fabric of the church. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 Tickets averrable at Rothwell or Desborough Heritage Centres £6.50 Concessions £6 Holy Trinity Church Squires Hill Rothwell Kettering NN14 6BQ Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October RUSHDEN 1940s’ HOME FRONT WARTIME WEEKEND The Rushden Historic Transport Society turns back the clock to 1940s wartime England for a weekend of Home Front nostalgia, featuring a steamtrain passenger service, steam-driven road and rail vehicles, 1940s civilian and military vehicles, living history displays, archive film shows, the Law at War and more. The Blitz Sisters will be playing all of your British wartime favourites and, for the dancers, will be joined on Sunday by the Mainline Big Band. Beat wartime rationing with our 5-Star Rated buffet car and quench your thirst in our CAMRA Award-Winning bar. STATION 109 VINTAGE Emporium, across the road from the warweekend site, will be offering wine, 1940s’ newsreels and music from the 1940s in an atmospheric environment stacked with 1940s civilian and military clothing, militaria and household items from the era. Event Opens 10am to 5pm. Entry free to re-enactors. Adults £2; Senior Citizens & Children over 5 yrs £1. Proceeds to charity Entry is free to re-enactors. Entrance otherwise: Adults £2; Senior Citizens & Children over 5 years-old £1 (entrance fee shared between Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, The Merchant Navy Association & RHTS)

Remember, remember! THE historic scenes that made the fifth of November forever famous will be recreated at Boughton House next month. The country estate is aiming to reaffirm its role as the home of Bonfire Night with the return of sell-out show, The Gunpowder Plot. Tickets are now on sale for this, the third annual spectacle of performance, projection and pyrotechnics in November. The centuries old tradition of thanksgiving was reinstated on Bonfire Night at Boughton House in 2013 in tribute to Edward, First Lord Montagu of Boughton – the father of Bonfire Night. Edward personally sponsored legislation known as The Observance of 5th November Act 1605, which called for an annual thanksgiving for the failure of The Plot to assassinate King James I of England – setting in motion a tradition which has spanned centuries. The estate, home now to Edward’s descendant, the Duke of Buccleuch, will become a backdrop to the event, telling the thrilling story of Northamptonshire’s infamous conspirators, as the production – in association with Northamptonshire County Council and Leicester-based theatre innovators Metro-Boulot-Dodo – returns on Thursday November 5, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th. Charles Lister, property manager at Boughton House, said: “Edward’s story is somewhat overlooked in modern Plot lore, so it is wonderful to see him take his rightful place in the narrative once again in this stunning show. “The Gunpowder Plot seems to have really captured people’s imaginations and we’re expecting sellout performances again this year.” Paul Long of Metro-Boulot-Dodo, added: “2015 is shaping up to be our biggest and best year to date. As well as the spectacular main show, guests can enjoy illuminations around Boughton House, atmospheric music, food, drink and a liberal helping of fire, including shows from Fairly Famous Family.” The Gunpowder Plot takes place

at Boughton Estate near Kettering (NN14 1BJ) on November 5th, 6th and 7th. Tickets are on sale from Royal and Derngate (www.royalandderngate.co.uk) priced at £12.50 per adult and £8 for concessions. Gates open at 6.30pm for 7.30pm show start. For more information on upcoming events at Boughton House, visit: www.boughtonhouse.co.uk.

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. Rushden Station, Station Approach, Rushden, NN10 0AW Sunday 11th October - COUNTRYSIDE WALK – ROAMING ‘ROUND RISELEY A circular walk on some of the footpaths around the scenic north Bedfordshire village of Riseley. Meet at Whitefriars Junior School, Boughton Drive, Rushden, NN10 9HX from 9.45am to leave by 10am, or in High Street, Riseley, near the Fox & Hounds pub (MK44 1DT) by 10.30am. Sunday 11th October -‘Whitefriars breakfast’ in Whitefriars Junior School at 10.15am: come and share in a relaxed morning of breakfast and chat, with activities for children of all ages, including crafts, lego, puzzles, cars and board games The ‘Silver Service’ church service with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars at 10.30am Books ‘n’ More Reading Group at Beans in Higham Ferrers from 10.30am. Denfield Community Service – seeking to serve others and worship in the local community. Details are available from Rosie and Josh Benn on 07856 764771 Wednesday October 14. Musical ‘Parkway Dreams’ by Eastern Angles Theatre Company at The Core at Corby Cube (tickets from £10.50). Further details: www.madeincorby.co.uk Wednesday October 14. Screening of ‘My Week With Marilyn’ at The Savoy cinema (tickets £5), followed by a discussion with producer David Parfitt as part of Corby Big Film Week. Further details: www.madeincorby.co.uk Friday October 16 – Charity Fundraising Evening with entertainment from ‘Dr Busker’ at Raunds Town Football Club, Kiln Park, London Road, Raunds, NN9 6EQ. 7.30pm, tickets: £7.50 available from: 07846 211003 (evenings) or 01933 623351. Hot food will be available. Proceeds to Breast Cancer Now and Bansang Hospital in the Gambia. Friday October 16 –Charity Ladies Night We would like to invite you to a charity ladies night in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Wear it Pink, think it Pink! More details to follow... but there will be fun, there will be laughter, there will be goodies to eat and drink but most of all we will be there to raise awareness and money for the Breast Cancer Care organisation. Volunteers will be made to feel completely welcome and donations for a cake stall and a raffle will be snapped up quicker than you can say ‘girls just wanna have fun’! Please contact us if you would like to have a stall on the email below or through the Facebook page. If there is anyone who would like to come and appropriately entertain a group of ladies, please contact us as well. Doors open from 7pm - 10pm

Entrance fee £5 Stall Fee POA Burton Latimer Cricket Club, Kettering Road, Burton Latimer, NN15 5LW Saturday October 17 at 7.30pm. Musical evening by Boobs and Brass local band organised by Rotary Club of Wellingborough Hatton at The United Reformed Church, High Street, Wellingborough. Tickets, £10, available from Warwicks, High Street, Wellingborough or call: 01933 225596 or 01832 720401. Saturday October 17, from 7.30pm. Piva (www.piva.org.uk), appearing at Gretton Village Hall (Kirby Road, NN17 3DB). The concert, Measure for Measure, includes music from Shakespeare’s time. Tickets are on sale now from Gretton Post Office and Andy Butterworth, telephone: 01536 770302. Tickets are also available on the door. The concert’s proceeds support the hall’s ongoing improvement and maintenance costs. Saturday 31 October - (Diesel) HALLOWEEN Come and ride the Halloween Ghost train First train – 16.30Last train – 20.00 Fares apply. Rushden StaionStation Approach, Rushden NN100AW www.rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Thursday November 8 - Classics Central’s Classic Car Auction Come on down to the Bedford Autodrome for your slice of the classic car action! Classics Central presents a selection of hand-picked classic cars to be sold at auction on Sunday 8th November. The cars will be available for viewing the day before and the morning of the auction. Visit www.classicscentral.co.uk for details of the cars on offer, or call 0800 122 3335 for your free catalogue. With upwards of 50 cars expected to be on offer at an indoor venue offering plentiful parking and excellent catering, you don’t want to miss out! 11:00 am. Classics Central @ The Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Business Park, MK442YP. Saturday November 14. Craft Market at Gretton Village Hall, Kirby Road, Gretton (NN17 3DB). 10-4pm, free entry. Refreshments available. Funds raised are for Gretton Silver Band. Sunday November 29 - This is our 3rd annual Christmas Family Fun Day and this year we are raising funds for Parkinsons UK and local charity the Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal. We have loads already confirmed with more yet to be added. Santa will be visiting his Grotto at our event. We will also have facepainters, a glitter tattooist, owls, a DJ and a disco, Princess visits, activities, costumed characters, tombolas, refreshments and a big raffle including prizes from Woburn Safari Park, Northampton Saints and Silverstone (to name but a few). We also have over 30 local stall holders who will be bringing along their goodies to help you kick-start your

Christmas shopping. All money raised from the event will be going to the 2 charities. The organisers and volunteers on the day are donating their time and talents to make this a fun-filled family day out. We have been very lucky in receiving sponsorship from several local companies. Thank you to DJ Wayne, TJ’s Alternative Gifts, Jump Into Swimming, Kelly’s Princess Parties, Connie the Vintage Travelling. Tearoom. We hope you will join us for a truly fun-filled festive family day out! 11:00 am Saturday 12/Sunday 13 December (Steam) SANTA SPECIALS (ADVANCE BOOKING ONLY) First train – 11.00 Last train – 15.30 Fares apply and must be booked in advance. Rushden StaionStation Approach, Rushden NN100AW www. rhts.co.uk 01933 353111 Monday 28 December - (Diesel) MINCE PIE SPECIALS Enjoy a trip on the train after Christmas

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. 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

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Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.

Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk

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

Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@kettering.gov.uk for more information. CHILDREN GROUPS Rhymetime (free): Thursdays 10.30am to 11.15am at Burton Latimer Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000. Tuesdays 10.30-11am at Corby Library. Contact: 01536 203304 Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880. Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham 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, second Thursdays at Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the

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. 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 9.3011am 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.

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Clothing firm supports homeless charity Personal insolvency numbers fall A KETTERING-based independent clothing company has launched a campaign to keep homeless people warm this winter. Nang Clothing has donated clothes and a food bundle to Accommodation Concern, in Dalkeith Place, as part of a new charitable project started by the company. Nav Nangla, founder of Nang Clothing, gifted five of its sought-after, long-sleeved polo shirts to the charity as well as five small packages full of crisps, biscuits and bottled water to help those in need. He visited the charity last month with the items and plans to make further donations. Nav said: “No-one ever deserves to be made homeless. It’s not fair on anyone. What have they ever done to be put in that situation? “I’ve not got that much to donate, but any spare winter-warm stock I still have has been included. “I’m hoping they will all be gratefully accepted by those vulnerable people living on the streets. I hope they stay warm this winter. “Any time I can possibly a help a good cause in my home town, I certainly will.”

CHARITABLE PROJECT: The donations from Nang Clothing were handed over by Nav Nangla to Accommodation Concern last month. Image by Lewis Robinson. Nang Clothing was set-up by Nav, a 20-year-old fashion student at Tresham College, earlier this year. Since its inception, the brand has attracted a huge following. Nav was originally going to donate money to the local-based charity, but decided he wanted to donate something that those in need can use straight away. You can purchase your own Nang clothes on the website, www.nangclothing.co.uk or from Chopper Skate Shop, Montagu Street.

Enjoy ‘Foodie Fridays’!

New law now in force

A NEW monthly food market starts today, launched by Kettering Borough Council: Foodie Fridays in the town centre are now running on the second Friday of each month. Food lovers can buy a feast of high quality, locally produced, fresh and seasonal food and drink between 9am and 5pm on the High Street. Local produce will include plants and flowers, fruit and vegetables, a variety of cheeses, homemade chutneys and marmalades and more. Dates are Fridays – today October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12 and March 11. New traders are welcome and can book onto the market via: www.kettering.gov.uk/markets or email: markets@kettering.gov.uk or call: 01536 410 333. Alex Jelley, economic regeneration manager at Kettering Borough Council, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing this to Kettering with a new specialist ‘Foodie’ market. We want to encourage people not only from the town but also the surrounding areas to enjoy what’s on offer in the town and sample a range of food.”

A CONSUMER rights law came into force last week, clarifying what consumers can expect when buying goods, services and – for the first time – digital content. The legislation gives buyers clearer guidance on when goods can be rejected and when a refund must be given. For consumers buying services it also clarifies their rights when the services do not match up to what has been agreed or been carried out with reasonable care and skill. This is also the first time legal protection has been given to consumers buying digital products such as computer programmes, files or apps. The act also brings in provisions concerning unfair terms in a contract and what happens when a business acts in a way that isn’t competitive. Northamptonshire County Council’s Trading Standards team can hold training sessions for businesses about the new Consumer Rights Act if there is sufficient demand. To register interest, call: 01604 362439. Find out more about the new legislation: www. northamptonshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards

Seminar will focus on farms’ diversification LOCAL landowners considering diversifying their farm businesses can learn more about the key issues associated with creating additional revenue streams at a CLA East event. New Lodge Farm in Bulwick is the venue on Thursday October 29 for a farm tour and seminar focusing on farm retail and tourism. Another event concentrat-

ing on renewable energy is to be staged at a location in either Lincolnshire or Nottinghamshire in spring 2016. CLA East regional director Ben Underwood said: “Modern farming’s ever-changing economic picture has brought the viability of diversification projects as additional income streams into the spotlight. “For many, they are already

integral parts of their business structures. “Farm diversification activities can also provide benefits for the wider community by providing additional job opportunities, helping to keep the countryside alive.” For further information, call the CLA East Regional Office on: 01638 590429, email: east@cla. org.uk, or visit: www.cla.org.uk/

Business networking events: listings WHETHER you are looking for contracts or contacts, buyers or suppliers, it is a well-known fact that people prefer to do business with people they know. So come networking! Tuesdays October 13 and 27th, 7.30am-9.30am. NN connect – Corby – Fortnightly Breakfast Meeting. At the Corby Holiday Inn, Geddington Road (NN18 8ET). £15. Details here: www.nn-connect.co.uk/corby Tuesdays October 13, November 10 and December 1, 12noon2pm. Women in Business Network – Kettering (www.wibn.co.uk). At The Bridge Hotel, Thrapston, NN14 4JP. £25, includes lunch. Details, call Barbara Hodgson: 0844 324 4034. Fridays October 16 and November 20, 7am-9am. Federation of

Small Businesses’ East Northants Business Breakfast (FSB: www.fsb. org.uk), at Kettering Golf Club, Headlands, Broughton, Kettering (NN15 6XA). Details, Alison Hadley: 01933 413222 or: alison@moticationuk.com £14 for FSB and first-time members’ £18 others. Wednesdays October 21 and November 4, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick – Fortnightly

Breakfast Meeting. At the Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, West Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, NN9 6QY: £15 (incl full breakfast). Call Paul Green: 01933 375 30. Wednesdays October 21, November 18 and December 9, 12noon-2pm. Women in Business Network – 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. Monday October 26 – Friday November 6. Leicester Business Festival. Various seminars, summits and discussions during the fortnight, plus networking events. Details here: leicesterbusinessfestival.com Email your event details, here: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk

THE number of people in Kettering who are managing their finances more efficiently has significantly increased, making it the area with the fourth biggest improvement in personal insolvencies since the same period last year. Becoming insolvent happens when someone can no longer repay the debts they owe, meaning they often have to enter into legally-binding agreements such as bankruptcy, where some debts can be written off and repayments agreed with creditors. The number of insolvencies in Kettering has decreased dramatically from

16 in every 10,000 homes in April-June 2014, to eight in every 10,000 homes in the same period this year. Other areas that experienced similar decreases in those facing personal insolvency were Hamilton in Scotland and Washington in the North East. Things appear to be looking up in general across the UK, with a decrease in the overall number of households becoming insolvent. In fact, just six in every 10,000 households became insolvent between April and June this year, compared to 10 in every 10,000 households in the same period last year.

Classic car auctioneers under way

SOLD FOR £11,000: 1970 Jensen Interceptor Roadster Conversion. AN auction house specialising many of whom travelled in their own in sales of classic cars has staged classic cars to the event, meaning our its debut event at the Bedford car park was full of fabulous cars from a variety of decades and countries! Autodrome in Thurleigh. “We received excellent feedback – Classics Central Auction on Sunday September 6 saw the successful sale of attendees particularly liked the venue. 30 of 52 lots, achieving a sale rate of 58%. The Autodrome itself was designed by Classics Central’s Rosie Magnall former F1 driver, Jonathan Palmer. Our said: “Around 250 people attended second auction is coming up on Sunday the auction – a large proportion of November 8.” Find out more, here: www. them from nearby Northamptonshire – including families and individuals, classicscentral.co.uk

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Upon Reflection DEFERENCE OR DEFIANCE By Canon George Burgon “I am a people watcher who finds that God and my faith has touched many, many lives.’ A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs, having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren.

I remember watching a video over 25 years ago about human rights in Brazil. A poverty stricken old woman was being interviewed about the state of affairs for ordinary people in that complex and diverse country. She shared these words to the world “Only God is superior to me. No one is inferior.” That lady had a perception and a dignity worthy of the saints. Such sentiments seem to me to be a challenge and a judgement on many of our own thoughts and attitudes today. Inequality is not built into the human condition and we grieve the heart of God when we make it so. In one of the recent reports about the mass migration of people in Europe there was a very challenging cry from one of the migrants when they met with various forms of opposition in their travels. “We are human beings!” Their search for security and new homes has shaken many comfort zones but has also evoked the spirit of compassion and concern which is the hallmark of real humanity as well as the Christian spirit of love for a neighbour in need. To claim that these migrants are a threat to Christian civilisation is nonsense. All too often our greed for this world’s goods makes us blind to what life is all about and creates poverty for too many people. What

is even more difficult to applaud are the antics of those who would lord it over others and deny opportunities for personal dignity and social improvement to one’s fellow human beings. No civilisation can claim to be “Christian” if it denies the plight of the poor and the homeless. Whatever our politics in Europe we need to set aside national self-interest for the sake of the greater good. We need to challenge the windbags who believe that we do not have altruism in our veins. None of us can be full human beings if we turn our backs and harden our hearts to those who are suffering because of wickedness and power. The words of that poor woman from Brazil sum up our common humanity and point to our common endeavours in how we are to live with one another in peace and justice. We live in one of the wealthiest parts on earth but we are still bedevilled by petty social and nationalist divisions. We diminish ourselves if we believe that our fellow human beings are expendable in achieving our expectations of life. The present crisis in Europe is not a threat to European Unity but a challenge to us about celebrating our God given humanity or do we consider God is inferior to ourselves?

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Come on Anglia Water - fix it! Dear Extra. Can I bring to your reader’s attention the Anglia Water booklet motto “LOVE EVERY DROP”! Which every consumer is provided! Well for nearly 3 months a diabolical leak of water has gushed downhill - a steady stream anyhow at the junction of Gold Street and Meeting Lane - between two shops. The water eventually seeping into the brick pavement of that area - weakening and eroding in time of that area it is all downhill, can I estimate 98.000 gallons, minimum, which is the capacity of Kettering indoor swimming pool! The technical legal aspects of this scenario and case report is that the leak is classed as “On Private Ground” and that “Anglia Water has to give a month’s notice” This is the conversation in fairness I had with Anglia Water. The “month’s notice” has well elapsed - nearly 3 months now confirmed by owner Steve on the Hot Dog stall who has confirmed the time frame to me as a witness. You can see Steve’s stall in the background of one of the pictures opposite. The top picture near the bag and blue arrow is it’s source. The middle picture is the result of the top picture. The bottom picture shows the final result which misses drainage slots. With long-range forecasts of “El Nino” creating early downpours and Autumn frosts. I therefore hope Anglia Water can sort this problem before the frost arrives as the water could turn into a skating rink detrimental to pedestrians! The leak is a small job for the likes of Anglia Water as my top picture shows three months is enough time for this “Love Every Drop” to be honoured and remembered as I hop my pictures imply. Anglia Water be true to your motto! Thank you Extra, Derek Bradshaw. Kettering

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Record breaking numbers at Autumn Show. Over 65,000 visitors passed through the gates of The Malvern Autumn Show last weekend breaking all previous records for attendance at the Three Counties Showground. Georgina Stey The feast of family entertainment included three world record breaking Giant Vegetables, a bumper crop of RHS gold medals, a record number of entries for the Home Grown competition and a pumpkin carved to resemble the newly appointed Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Together with the Best In Show winning floral display featuring a rugby ball centerpiece constructed entirely of cherry tomatoes in celebration of the Rugby World Cup, a star studded line-up of guests and much more. Ken Nottage, CEO of the Three Counties, said: “What a fantastic end to our 2015 show season here at the Three Counties. The sun shone throughout the weekend and the atmosphere has been fantastic. We welcomed a wide array of seasonal fayre including many new varieties in both florals and produce, together with the UK Giant Vegetables Championship, which yet again continued to smash yet more world records. The show was a true celebration of the harvest on offer throughout the Three Counties. UK GIANT VEG CHAMPIONSHIP For 2015, this area of the show broke three world records and received a record number of entries – over 300, up 10% on 2014 figures: • World’s Longest Beetroot measuring 7.21 metres long, over a foot longer than the previous record. Grown by Joe Atherton, Mansfield. • World’s Heaviest Cucumber weighed in at 12.9 kilos, grown by Cornishman David Thomas from

Hayle. • World’s Heaviest Leek weighed in at 10.6 kilos, grown by Paul Rochester from Sunderland.

PRIZE WINNER: David Thomas with his World’s heaviest Cucumber NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YOUNG FARMERS Ally Jones, Grace Millbank and Jess Millbank (Thrapston & Oundle) came a respectable 14th in the National Team Cookery Final on the Saturday and on Sunday Jamie Boulton (Kelmarsh) came 28th in the Intermediate Floral Art final and Richard Lee (Oundle) came 16th in the Senior Floral Art final. RHS FLOWER SHOW The last outdoor RHS Flower Show of 2015 welcomed over 40 awardwinning nurseries with stunning displays of plants, shrubs and produce. Best In Show – Medwyns of Anglesey, with a display of over 40 varying vegetables,

COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Fern Verrow cooking seasonal dishes in the Good Life Pavilion. featuring a rugby ball centerpiece STAR STUDDED LINE UP constructed entirely of cherry Best selling food writer, cook and tomatoes in celebration of the broadcaster Valentine Warner Rugby World Cup. Medwyn also headlined the Autumn Show introduced four new varieties of along with Otter Farm’s Mark carrots with ‘Melodio’, ‘Short and Diacono. Valentine demonstrated Sweet’, ‘Charisma’ and one yet to the richness of the season with be named. cookery demonstrations in the event’s Kitchen Garden Theatre. Whilst BBC Gardeners’ World’s Joe Swift joined fellow gardeners in Q&As sessions. Also sharing expert know how was Jim Buttress, RHS Judge and presenter of BBC Big Allotment Challenge. Fellow Big Allotment Challenge co-star, Jonathan Moseley headed up the shows all-new Autumn Floral Fiesta. This brand new area of the show aimed to support British flower growers, giving them a platform to demonstrate the wealth, beauty and diversity of flowers that can be grown in the UK. On the back of the success of this year’s show the team at Three Counties are already steaming ahead with plans for RHS Malvern Spring Festival on 5th – 8th May 2016 further details can be found at threecounties.co.uk/rhsmalvern/

Potatoes: More than a bit on the side. The humble spud is not quite as humble as you may think when it comes to nutrition. In fact, they’re pretty amazing! Potatoes pack quite a nutritional punch, seeing as they are naturally fat-free, a great source of fibre, source of potassium, salt free, low in sugar and naturally saturated-fat free, in support of National Potato Day and the humble British spud try out this simple but deliciously warming recipe. For more recipes go to lovepotatoes.co.uk

SILKY SMOOTH POTATO, HAM, SPRING ONION & CHIVE SOUP Method Melt the butter in a medium saucepan Add the onion and potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add parsley, 1tsp of the chives, and the vegetable stock Simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Add milk and blend soup until smooth Season with salt and milled pepper. Place soup in serving bowls stir in chopped ham or bacon

Finish with a dollop of creme fraiche or cream and top with remaining chives. Serve with lots of buttered crusty bread. Ingredients 400g Fluffy potatoes (such as Maris Piper or King Edward) peeled & cubed 25g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 750ml vegetable stock 200ml full fat milk 1tsp chopped fresh parley 2tsp freshly snipped chives 2 - 3 slices of roast ham or cooked bacon roughly chopped Creme Fraiche or cream to serve

Feed the Birds

Top tips on how to feed wild birds from the Wyevale Garden Centres Wellingborough and Poddington. Place feeders and food where garden birds can see them, ensure it is somewhere they will feel safe putting food no more than 2m from plants and vegetation will allow them to hop to cover easily if they need to. And wild bird care isn’t just about food; fresh water is essential too. Garden birds need water for drinking but also for cleaning, particularly in winter when cleaner feathers will fluff up better, so keep bird baths topped up and frost free or put out trays or bowls if you don’t have them. The most important rule when feeding wild birds is to keep the food coming. Birds remember where their food comes from and will come back looking for it once they know your garden is somewhere with food - don’t make them expend valuable energy on a wasted journey to your garden. And this doesn’t just apply to winter bird care - birds will come to rely on your garden for food all year round so continue putting food out if you can. Finally, spare a thought for birds when planting. These five top plants can make a huge difference providing natural food and shelter for wild birds this winter:

Holly - Always a firm favourite for wild birds during winter, especially for nesting robins, thrushes, finches, dunnocks and goldcrests. Their signature red berries are especially popular among greenfinches, blackbirds, song thrushes and redwings

Ivy - An easy-to-grow evergreen that produces long lasting berries. These provide a great source of food for woodpigeons, mistle thrushes, black birds and redwings

Guelder Rose - A dynamic shrub, which produces clusters of berries that bullfinches, song and mistle thrushes feed off in the winter

Teasel - This native biennial will bring some height to your border and allow birds like the goldfinch to feast on the seeds

Hawthorn - A fast growing, native deciduous tree. Their haws are rich in anti-oxidants and make a perfect treat for blackbirds, redwings, fieldfares, greenfinches, starlings, robins and chaffinches For more information visit your local garden centre or go to wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

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EXTRA SPORT • LOCAL BOWLS KETTERING LODGE PLAYER SELECTED FOR DISABILITY BOWLS ENGLAND TEST MATCH Disability Bowls England has selected its team to compete in an International Test Match against Scotland later this year. The side features 15-year-old Kieran Rollings from Northamptonshire, who has been selected following a string of impressive performances at the 2015 National Championships. Rollings won the Sutton Winson Plate with Kent’s Anna Hall. He also won the Northamptonshire Bowls Youth Development Scheme Pairs competition last year at Wellingborough BC, with his brother Connor. Kieran is from Kettering Lodge BC, and he suffers from cerebral palsy. Each country has two teams of five players competing in singles, pairs, triples & fours. Rollings will represent England in the Red Team, and he will play at No. 3 in the Fours and as Skip in the Pairs. In addition to Kieran, the Red Team will have Warwickshire’s Bob Love, winner of the bronze medal in the Para Triples at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Bob Henstridge, Cate Ball and Gary Swift. The Blue Team will feature Steve Angus, George Pierpoint, Les Smith, Mac Otton & David Fisher. Ray Kirk will be Reserve, and the teams will be managed by Mo Monkton The Test Match will take place at Gedling IBC, Foxhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1RL over the weekend of Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November 2015. Play will commence at 2.15pm on Saturday and 9.30am on Sunday. Three-times Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Ellen Falkner will make the presentation to the winning team at the conclusion of play on Sunday. Presentation to the winning team will be by special guest “Ellen Falkner” Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Spectators are welcome to attend this International Test Match and entry to the venue is free of charge. Event sponsored by Kingsway Gears Ltd, Bristol - www. kingswaygears.co.uk Tel: 01179613168 Precision engineering of high quality gears & thermoplastics. BN PRESENTATION LUNCHEON The annual Presentation Luncheon for Bowls Northamptonshire was held at the Freemasons’ Hall at Lodge Farm, Northampton, on Sunday, 4th October, 2015, and a very good attendance of around 150 people were in attendance, including most of the 2015 competition winners. The event was presided over by the two County Presidents, Joyce George of the Women’s Section and George Willmott of the Men’s Section, and as their principle guest the County was honoured to have the attendance of one of the Bowls England Board of Directors, Jeff Applegate and his wife Valerie. Other guests included Chris Smith, President of the Midland Counties Bowling Association and his wife, representatives from Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Bowling Associations, Geoff Allen, President of Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association, and representatives of two charities for whose benefit the County Presidents had raised money during their period in office. Joyce George’s charity was

Alzheimer Research UK, and she was pleased to hand over a cheque for over £1170 to Vicky Naylor, Corporate Partnership Officer with the charity. George Willmott’s charity was the Warwickshire & Northants Air Ambulance, and he was equally pleased to hand over a cheque for £1500 to Stuart King, a Fundraising Co-ordinator on behalf of the WNAA. The two recipients, in thanking the Association for the gifts, gave a short report on their charities’ work. The County’s Men’s President, George Willmott , in proposing the toast to Bowls England, made reference, inter alia, to the successes for County players at the National Championships. He also gave a resume of the team performances during the year both competitive matches and the friendly ones. He informed the members present that his year had been most enjoyable, and in the light of there being a dearth of volunteers coming forward to take office, he urged likely candidates to take up the challenge and get enjoyment from the sport that he has had. Jeff Applegate, in responding, congratulated the Northamptonshire players who had performed so well. He also made reference to the issue of coaching in bowls and emphasised the importance of the stance which Bowls England and the EIBA had taken in the setting up through the Bowls Development Alliance, the new system of coaching. He also spoke of the initiatives being taken to encourage young people in bowling, and he went on to propose a toast to Bowls Northamptonshire. The County Women’s President, Joyce George, responded and thanked Bowls England through Mr Applegate for all the hard work to ensure the success of the Championships. She made reference to the honours bestowed on the County by Rebecca Wigfield and Katie Smith, through their selections to play for England, and she referred to the successes of so many County competitors at Leamington. Joyce also fulsomely thanked those members of the County Bowls family who had added so much to her year in office, especially the support of her husband Jonathan. She then proposed a toast to all of the County’s competition winners who had performed so well for the County during the summer. The two County Presidents then presented the competition winners and runners-up with their trophies, at the conclusion of which the Men’s Singles Winner, Jamie Walker, made the traditional ‘winner’s speech’ in which he offered the competitors’ grateful thanks to the organisers, supporters, and families, for making the competitions possible and so rewarding. The event concluded with the traditional ‘raffle’ for around 25 prizes, all donated, which raised £355.50p AGE UK INITIATIVE Dementia Awareness Training for Northamptonshire Bowls Clubs Age UK Northants have offered Northamptonshire Bowls Clubs the opportunity to take part in their Dementia Awareness Training, a course designed to assist carers, relatives and anybody regularly working with dementia. The training helps attendees to develop enhanced person-centred care skills to better under-

stand and support the growing number of people who are living with dementia. After attending the training, you will be in a position to recognise the main causes, signs and symptoms of dementia and will be offered tools and strategies to cope with dementia and challenging behaviour.For more information, please contact Philip Osbourne, Assistant Lifetime Manager, using the contact 01604 611200 /philip.osbourne @ageuknorthants.org.uk NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MEN ‘FRIENDLY’ versus ESSEX – SELECTION The following have been selected to represent Northamptonshire Indoor Bowling Association in a friendly match against Essex to be played on Wednesday, 14th October, 2015, at Wellingborough IBC, commencing at 2.0 p.m. Rink 1. Roger Miller, Desborough/Peter Boulden, Wellingborough/Geoff Allen, Daventry/ George Warren, Desborough Rink 2. Peter Woodhams, Rushden/Trevor Tilley, Wellingborough/Tony Warren, Northampton & District/Geoff Hunt, Wellingborough Rink 3. Jim Diver, Desborough/ John Carson, Desborough/Peter Mellor, Desborough/Mick Worthington, Daventry Rink 4. John Rigby, Kettering Lodge/Steve Munton, Kingsthorpe/Dave Williamson, Northampton & District/Norman Gibb, Desborough Rink 5. Tony Dicks, Daventry/Ken Lovejoy, Kingsthorpe/ Brian Diver, Desborough/Tony Weston, Northampton & District Rink 6. Will Clelland, Desborough/Peter Byworth, Wellingborough/Bernard Spreadbury, Daventry/Richard Somerton, Brackley Reserves: Bob Care, Kingsthorpe/Dave Garland, Kingsthorpe/ Bob Tingle, Desborough/Mick Weatherill, Desborough/Rick Hayes, Daventry OBITUARY Hughie Taylor, 73 years, Heyford BC Hughie died on the 15th July, 2015, after a long illness. Hugh was a very long serving member of Heyford BC, and in 2014 the Club made him a life member in recognition of his outstanding commitment and the voluntary work he had undertaken on behalf of the Club. He could be found most days working on the Club’s upkeep or maintaining the ‘green’. He consequently took pride in the Club’s appearance and the subsequent enjoyment it provided the Club members. He was a keen bowler himself and proud of his County Colours . He also captained Heyford Bowls Club for several seasons until failing health with Parkinson’s Disease forced his retirement. He was popular and had many friends in the Club who held a Gala Day to raise funds for a memorial bench to mark his passing. Hugh is survived by his wife Stella, two sons and daughter, together with two grandchildren. Hugh was laid to rest at The Counties Crematorium, Milton Malsor, Northampton, on Friday 30th July 2015. BOWLS ENGLAND NEWS Sutton Winson Under 18 Open Singles =- Entries Now being Taken Entries are now being accepted for the 2016 Sutton Winson Trophy and Plate competitions. The event is being generously sponsored by Sutton Winson Insurance, as part of its contin-

WINNERS: County Women’s President Joyce George presenting charity cheque to Alzheimer’s Research UK ued investment in the development of young bowlers and will be held in its entirety over the weekend of Saturday 13th/Sunday 14th August 2016 at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa. All players, of either gender, must be aged Under 18 on 1st April 2016 and be a member of a Club affiliated to Bowls England. Entry is limited to 128 participants and will be filled on a first come, first served basis with a reserve list in place once the 128 places are filled. As a condition of entry, all participants are required to provide a marker. The entry cost has remained at £5 and entries should be returned to Bowls England, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5HZ. (Cheques should be made payable to BOWLS ENGLAND) A 2016 Sutton Winson Trophy Entry Form may be obtained from Bowls England’s website, or if you have any difficulties just ask me, John Church, contact details on Report head, to send one. If you have any questions, please email matt@bowlsengland.com or call the Bowls England Office on 01926 334609. Clubs, please bring to the attention of your young players, so that they do not miss out on the opportunity to take part. BOWLS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE NEWS Just One Friend All members should be encouraged to invite Just One friend to your clubs event. Showcase what your club has to offer, bowls, entertainment, bar, food etc Just One is a different way to attract people into bowls. The BDA would love to see and hear how successful your events are, so register you clubs interest via www.playbowls.org and let us hear all about it! Clubs across the country have hosted Just One Events and many have subsequently seen an increase in membership applications. Your club can sign up to Just One Week between the 2nd and the 9th of November, 2015, and the best way to do so is online by visiting: www.playbowls.org For more information, please contact Paul Humphreys at the BDA – paul@playbowls.org Statement on Bowls Coaching

The Bowls Development Alliance has issued a further statement, by its Development Director Susan Cooper, in connection with bowls coaching, which follows an article published in the ‘Bowls International’ magazine. I am not reproducing that statement here, which rebuts much of what was recorded in the article, but anyone interested in coaching should visit the BDA website where the statement will be readily found, the website is www.playbowls.org OUTDOOR CLUB COMPETITIONS – LATEST RESULTS CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC Men Singles: Doug McGivern Singles H’cap: George Warren Points: Will Clelland Senior Citizens: George Gollie Non Winners: Rod Bailey 2 Wood Singles: Will Clelland Pairs: Tay O’Neill & George Warren 2 Wood Pairs: Mick Hand & Harry Cargill Mixed Pairs: Doreen Snedden & Jim Gillespie Sunday Triples: Andy Webster, Dave Scott, Tom Callan, Rod Bailey, Duncan Stuart & John Bookless Closing Day Cup: Tom Callan, Duncan Stuart & Jim Strickland Winton Trophy: Clive Harvey Skips’ Shield: Norman Gibb Women Singles: Linda McCabe Stuart Cup: Elizabeth Keeney Shaw Cup: Elizabeth Keeney Pairs: Linda McCabe & Wendy Porter Pairs: Maxeen Belsky HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC Men Singles: Mark PlimmerSingles H’cap: Steve Norman 2 Wood Singles: Graham Norman Pairs: Roger Hussey & Steve Norman Mixed Pairs: Jenney Dempsey & Steve NormanEddie Watts Shield Triples: Yvonne Pullen, Roger Hussey Women Singles: Viv Gaudyn Singles H’cap: Claire Snelling 2 Wood Singles: Jenney Dempsey Pairs: Simone Evans & Val Betts

IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC Singles Kevin Chapman Singles H’cap: Rod Chapman Pairs: Paige Johnson-Young & Rod Chapman Triples: Paige Johnson-Young, Nik Puryer, George Puddiphatt, ‘Arthur Morson’ Memorial Trophy: Jean Ross KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC Singles: Connor Cinato Novice Singles Ollie Turner 2 Wd Singles: Connor Cinato Points Singles: Simon Stokes Handicap Singles: Mark Turner Pairs: Simon Stokes & Mark Turner 2 Wood Pairs: Andy Cruickshanks & Mark Turner Triples: Andy Britten, Steve Mason & Jack Shipton DAVENTRY IBC 10.10.15. Club holds a Level 1 Coaching Course at 10.0 a.m. 11.10.15. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 14.10.15. Members visit Northampton & District IBC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. DESBOROUGH IBC 10.10.15. Penguins BA visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 11.10.15. Northamptonshire Under 25’s visit for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 12.10.15. Northamptonshire Women’s IBA visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. KETTERING LODGE BC (Indoor Section) 11.10.15. Members visit Daventry IBC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 12.10.15. Club men play the Club women at 2.0 p.m. KINGSTHORPE IBC 10.10.15. Club plays its Inter Club League at 2.0 p.m. 14.10.15. EIBA visits for a 25th Anniversary Celebratory match at 2.0 p.m. NORTHAMPTON & DISTRICT IBC 10.10.15. Avon alley IBC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 14.10.15. Daventry IBC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. WELLINGBOROUGH IBC 14.10.15. Club hosts a match between Northamptonshire men and Essex at 2.0 p.m.

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Teamwork Sports & Trophy Northants Combination

Saturday, 3 October

Premier Division sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Weldon United James King Blisworth Roade Moulton Corby S&L Khalsa Daventry Drayton Grange Earls Barton United Harpole Heyford Athletic Milton Clipston Kettering Nomads Brixworth All Saints Stanion United Ringstead Rangers

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Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Desborough & Rothwell United West Haddon Albion Kislingbury Northampton Spartak Weldon United Reserves James King Blisworth Reserves Roade Reserves Higham Town Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ Corby Locos Wellingborough Aztecs Kettering Park Rovers Moulton Reserves Woodford Wolves

P W D 7 7 0 8 5 0 6 4 0 6 3 1 5 3 1 6 3 1 7 2 3 6 3 0 8 3 0 8 2 1 7 3 0 6 1 2 6 2 0 6 0 1

L GD PTS 0 17 21 3 -1 15 2 9 12 2 7 10 1 4 10 2 1 10 2 2 9 3 2 9 5 -13 9 5 -8 7 4 4 6 3 -4 5 4 -4 3 5 -16 1

Division FOUR sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre

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Earls Barton United Reserves 5 Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘B’ 6 Daventry Drayton Grange Reserves 5 Medbourne Reserves 6 Corby Pegasus Reserves 5 Harpole Reserves 4 Gretton Reserves 4 Desborough & Rothwell United Rs 4 Irthlingborough Rangers 5 Corby United 6 Stanion United Reserves 5 Weldon United ‘A’ 5 Brixworth All Saints Reserves 4 AFC Corby Shamrock Reserves 4

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Division One sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Corby Pegasus Gretton Medbourne Wellingborough Rising Sun AFC Corby Shamrock Finedon Volta Spratton Corby Eagles Burton United Higham Ferrers Wollaston Victoria Wootton St George Kettering Orchard Park Weedon

P W D 8 6 0 7 4 2 6 4 1 7 4 1 7 4 0 6 3 1 8 3 1 6 3 0 6 2 2 6 2 1 6 2 0 7 3 0 8 2 0 6 0 1

L GD PTS 2 7 18 1 2 14 1 19 13 2 5 13 3 1 12 2 10 10 4 -3 10 3 -1 9 2 4 8 3 -11 7 4 -1 6 4 -1 6 * 6 -11 6 5 -20 1

Division THREE sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Mereway Finedon Falcons AFC Houghton Magna JLB FC Grange Park Rangers Corby Strip Mills Corby Kingswood Wilby Irthlingborough Town Wellingborough Gleneagles Kettering Nomads Reserves Wollaston Victoria Reserves Stanwick Rovers Corby Ravens

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L GD PTS 1 22 21 1 24 15 0 12 14 3 13 12 3 8 12 3 0 12 1 5 11 3 7 10 4 -4 10 4 -15 6 3 -9 4 5 -13 3 5 -32 1 6 -18 0

Division FIVE sponsored by

Duston Garage Used Cars and Bosch Service Centre Finedon Falcons Reserves FC FotoGold Corby Domino Kettering Ise Lodge Daventry Rangers Heyford Athletic Reserves Wilby Reserves West Haddon Albion Reserves Wootton Rhinos Finedon Volta Reserves Corby United Reserves Irthlingborough Town Reserves Higham Town Reserves Spratton Reserves

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MDH Teamwear Northants Combination Football League 2015-2016 Season Saturday, 3 October Premier Divison Corby S&L Khalsa Daventry Drayton Grange Earls Barton United Heyford Athletic James King Blisworth Milton Weldon United

3-1 5-0 1-1 1-3 5-2 0-0 4-2

Ringstead Rangers Stanion United Clipston Moulton Kettering Nomads Brixworth All Saints Roade

Divison 1 Corby Eagles Corby Pegasus Higham Ferrers Weedon Wollaston Victoria Wootton St George

2-1 3-8 1-1 0-0 3-4 1-0

Spratton AFC Corby Shamrock Gretton Burton United Kettering Orchard Park Finedon Volta

Division 2 Corby Locomotives Kislingbury Northampton Spartak

2-0 5-1 1-2

Higham Town Kettering Park Rovers James King Blisworth Rs

Roade Reserves Weldon United Reserves West Haddon Albion

5-1 4-1 3-2

Woodford Wolves Bugbrooke St M’haels ‘A’ Wellingborough Aztecs

Division 3 Irthlingborough Town Mereway

3-1 4-1

Corby Ravens Wilby

NFA Area Cup Corby Kingswood 3-1 Corby Strip Mills 1-0 Finedon Volta Reserves 1-8 Kettering Nomads Reserves 3 - 0 Stanwick Rovers 0-3 Wellingborough Gleneagles 3 - 3 AFC Corby Shamrock Res 11 - 1 Brixworth All Saints Reserves 0 - 5 Desborough & Rothwell U Res 5 - 2 Harpole Reserves 4-1 Pboro Brotherhood 3-0 Yardley Gobion Reserves 2 - 10

Gretton Reserves Daventry Drayton G Res Grange Park Rangers Brackley Sports Corby Domino Weldon United ‘A’(P 3-5) Spratton Reserves Finedon Falcons Res Crick Athletic Reserves Wootton Rhinos Stanion United Reserves Earls Barton United

Kettering Town Ladies & Girls Section

New Players

Kettering Town’s Ladies and Girls Development teams are looking for new players ahead of the 2015/16 season. Ladies Training (16-Year-Olds and over) take place on every Thursday, between 7pm and 8:30pm at Kettering Leisure Village Girls Youth Training (10-15 year-olds) takes place every Monday between 6pm and 7pm at Kettering Leisure Village. To book a place, please contact Youth Academy Director Jason Thurland on 07969 864328 or email jason.thurland@ketteringtownfc.com

NFA Area Cup Corby Kingswood progressed into the next round at the expense of Gretton Reserves both teams playing some god football. Corby Strip Mills had to go to extra time to see off Daventry Drayton Grange Reserves by 1-0. Darrell Haldane scoring the goal for Strip Mills. Finedon Volta Reserves found things very hard against Grange Park Rangers going down 8-1 on home soil. Kettering Nomads holted Brackley Sports progress in the cup winning by 3-0. Stanwick Rovers lost out to Corby Domino who are two Divisions below them by 3-0. Wellingborough Gleneagles lost out on penalties to Weldon United ‘A’ 5-3, both teams battling very hard for 120 minutes. AFC Corby Shamrock Reserves sprung into life in the area cup with an 11-1 rout of Stratton Reserves. Shamrock goals Colin Thaw Scoring 7 of the 11 with Adam McCants, John Cliff, Kevin Watson and David Martin. Brixworths Reserved Woes continued when they went down to to Finedon Falcons Reserves by 5-0. Desborough & Rothwell Reserves kept up their good form when they saw off Crick Athletic Reserves by 5-2. Desborough & Rothwell goals from: Robert Crick, Sam Lee x2, Will Linnett and John Butler. Harpole Reserves booked their passage with 4-1 win over Wootton Rhinos. Harpole goals from: Thomas Hafil, Shaun Markie, Dean Mills and Mason Wilson. Petrboro Brotherhood put paid to Stanion United recent form of results with a 3-0 win in the cup. Yardley Gobion Reserves came up against Earls Barton United Reserves and the away side produced an outstanding display to come away with a 10-2 win. Earls Barton Res goals from: John Tarry x4, Thomas Randallx2, Anthony Abbott, Kevin Edwards, Jonathan Ward and Leon Gavin. Corby United Reserves went dorm at home Petrboro Wittering Harriers by 2-0. Daventry Rangers put paid to West Haddon Albion Reserves in the Area cup by a 7-1 score Rangers goals from: Dylan Jones x3, Nathan Butler x2, Scott Baxter and Sean Hamblin. F.C Fotogold who are still to lose a game so far this season made progress s into the next round with a 7-4 win over Wilby Reserves. Northampton Club 81 of the Town League could not make progress past Heyford Athletic Reserves with the latter winning by 5-0. Heyford goals from: Bruce McDonald x2, Lee Moore, Gentran Shahollaric and Ben Shellswell. Peterboro Limetree put paid to Irthlingborough Town Reserves coming out winners by 10-5. Duston Garage Premier Division Ringstead Rangers finally got themselves off the starting blocks and after 6 consecutive loses managed to dust themselves off and managed 3-0 victory over Corby S&L Khalsa. Daventry Drayton Grange had a comfortable 5-0 win over bottom markers Stanion United who are struggling on 1 point. Daventry goals from: Leigh Roberts, Jamie Sedgley, Chris Trill x2 and substitute Daniel Smith. Earls Barton United couldn’t get the upper hand on Clipston and were held to a 1-1 draw. Heyford Athletic failed to make their home advantage count losing out 3-1 to Moulton who seem to be gaining some form. James King Blisworth saw off mid table Kettering Nomads 5-2 adding another 3 points to their total, leaving them just 2 points behind current league leaders Weldon United. Blisworth goals from: Mark Faulkner, Andy Lovesy, Andy Seaton and Aaron Chilton x2. Milton took on Brixworth All Saints who lie close to them in the league table and with both teams evenly matched and struggling to

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convert a chance the game ended a 0-0 stalemate. High flyers Weldon United hosted 3rd placed Roade and made their presence known taking the points 4-2 and sending Roade packing. Duston Garage Division 1 Corby Eagles had a good weekend picking up some well needed points after a 2-1 win over Spratton. AFC Corby Shamrock caught league leaders Corby Pegasus slacking and had a great 8-3 victory earning some well needed points and lifting themselves 3 places up the league table. 11th Higham Ferrers pushed themselves to the limit and managed to hold 3rd placed Gretton to a 1-1 draw, both teams moving themselves 1 place up the table. Weedon managed to get themselves of the starting blocks, gaining a well needed point after a 0-0 draw against Burton United. Kettering Orchard Park travelled to Wollaston Victoria and were not left disappointed after a 4-3 win saw them taking home the points. Wootton St George managed to lift themselves up the table after beating Finedon Volta 1-0. Duston Garage Division 2 Corby Locomotives made home advantage count and put Higham Town in their place 2-0. Kislingbury moved themselves up into 3rd place after a comfortable 5-1 win over lowly Kettering Park Rovers. Northampton Spartak found James King Blisworth just too strong for them and missed out on the points after a close 2-1 loss. Blisworth goals from: Sam Anderson x2. Roade Reserves took advantage of Woodford Wolves who are finding the division hard going. Roade taking the spoils after a 5-1 win. Woodford goal from Paul Spicker. Weldon United Reserves hosted Bugbrooke St Michaels ‘A’ and it was the home team who came out on top winning 4-1 to move themselves 4 places up the league table. Bugbrooke goal from Ross Whittaker. West Haddon Albion took on Wellingborough Aztecs in a close game which saw West Haddon just edge the win by a 3-2 scoreline, keeping West Haddon in 2nd place 6 points behind league leaders Desborough & Rothwell United. Duston Garage Division 3 Irthlingborough Town inflicted another defeat over bottom markers Corby Ravens by 3-1. Northampton Mereway moved back to the top of the table with 4-1 win over Wilby. Mereway goals from: Sam Cooper x2, Gareth Errington and Dan Kennedy. Duston Garage Division 4 Bugbrooke St.Michaels ‘B’ had a 5-0 win over their quests Corby United, with goals from: Paul McKay x3 and Callum Smith x2. Medbourne Reserves had a 3-1 over Irthlingborough Rangers. Medbourne goals from: Marcus Kierle x2 and Dave Harding 1. Rangers Reply from Matthew Ellis. Duston Garage Division 5 Kettering Ise Lodge are fining some form of late and managed to beat Higham Town Reserves by 5-3 to lift them another place up the table.

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Uruguay Rugby Team depart Moulton College

THE Uruguay Rugby Team has left Moulton College following a nine day stint at the Team Base to take on Fiji at the Rugby World Cup 2015. The squad of 31 players and 18 staff have been making use of the Rugby pitch, swimming pool, cryotherapy chamber and free weights gym before their third pool match on October 6 at MK Stadium. The College’s Rugby students have been lucky enough to watch the team train and to have a game of tag rugby with them. A group of twenty two students got their first glimpse of what it’s like to play for an international team on Friday, something which many of Moulton College students go on to do. Tom Collins and Danny Hobbs-Awoyemi have both progressed to the England U20’s squad through Moulton’s Rugby Academy. Molly Green, Rugby Academy student at Moulton said, “It was really good to watch the Uruguay team training and get into a bit of a game with them. We wanted to do well because we were in front of a professional team and it was great fun.” Santiago Slinger, Uruguay Team Manager, said, “The facilities at Moulton are great and have ensured that the team are ready for their match at MK Stadium. The pitch was outstanding and we’ve enjoyed the chance to inspire the next generation of rugby stars.” Moulton College offers world-class facilities, including a cryotherapy chamber, with many facilities used by local and national sporting teams. The College has trained many successful Rugby and sports players through its Sports Academies. Anyone wishing to know more about its sports provision and see the facilities themselves is encouraged to visit the College during one of its regular Open Events; information can be found at www.moulton. ac.uk.

Air cadets at swim Walkers smash 20 million steps championship

JOIN MURDERBALL PLAYERS! Wheelchair rugby BT National Championships 2015, pictured by Martin Saych photography.

Wheelchair rugby comes to region

WITH the focus currently on the Rugby World Cup, people with physical disabilities will soon have the opportunity to get involved in the wheelchair version of the sport in Northamptonshire. Wheelchair rugby – also known as ‘MurderBall’ due to some of the big collisions between chairs as a way of trying to dispossess the opposition – was a massive success at the Paralympics in 2012, where Australia won the Gold medal. Marauders Tigers Wheelchair Rugby Club members, who already have teams in Leicester and Sheffield, are now running taster sessions at Northampton University’s Everdon sports hall on the Boughton Green Road Park Campus (NN2 7AL) every Saturday 10am-1pm. The sessions are open to anyone aged 16+ with a mobility impairment in their upper and/or lower body. You don’t have to be a wheelchair user and anyone else interested in attending

as a volunteer would also be much appreciated. If these taster sessions go well, a Northamptonshire team may be developed. Graeme Wilson, disability development officer at Northamptonshire Sport said: “This is yet another exciting development for disabled people in Northamptonshire, providing them with a great opportunity to get involved in a fast moving, physical and dynamic sport. After the launch of the Wheelchair Racing Academy recently, it’s great to add yet another wheelchair sport to the offer available in the county and bring a direct legacy from the 2012 Paralympics to a local level.” The coaching, wheelchairs and other equipment will all be provided, so all participants have to do is turn up in sports clothing and take along a drink. For more information about the sessions and to register in advance, which is advised, contact the Marauders Secretary Agata Pryl, via email: secretary@mtwrc.org.uk

AFTER weeks of practice, the cadets of 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets made their way to the new Harvey Haddon Sports Village in Nottingham to compete in the South and East Midlands Wing Inter-Squadron Swimming Championships last month. With the challenge to improve on last year’s ninth place, the cadets gave their all across each age category with events including the butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, individual medley and relay. As the day progressed, cheers followed announcements that 422 individuals had come first in the Junior Boys butterfly and backstroke and third in the relay. The Junior Girls put in an equally impressive show with a second place in butterfly, third in the Individual Medley and fourth place in the breaststroke and relay. The Senior Girls team was also placed fourth overall in the freestyle category. During final parade, the cadets waited nervously to hear the final results – a wait made worth it as the squadron came joint third overall in the Junior Girls category. On route back to the squadron, the overall competition results came through and silence fell across the coach as the Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant Kev Ritchie RAFVR(T) read out the individual results for each category, just to prolong the overall result that 422 (Corby) Squadron had come fourth overall in the Inter-Squadron Swimming Championships. The coachful exploded with cheers!

FIT FOR THE CHALLENGE: Some of the walkers at Corby’s Boating Lake during the 20 Million Step Challenge. In Corby, 209 people walked in the gym, at the library, by the lake and beyond: a total distance of 895.3 miles – equating to 1,790,600 steps. It was a massive increase from 2014’s results when 115 people took part in Corby events, clocking up 230 miles, 461,350 steps. PEOPLE across Northamptonshire clocked up an astounding 27,169,550 steps in just one weekend last month as part of the 20 Million Steps challenge.   The second annual 20 Million Steps weekend took place September 18-20 and saw thousands of people from all over the county go for a walk and log their steps.   The total smashed last year’s figure by a massive three million steps and there were still steps being logged as Extra Local went to press! Organised by Northamptonshire County Council, the 20 Million Steps campaign aims to encourage people to become more active by going for a walk. Figures show that 67.5% of adults in Northamptonshire are classed as overweight or obese and the county

council is tackling this issue by promoting physical exercise. People could go for a walk, wherever they chose, and then logged their steps online: www.20millionsteps. co.uk, while organised walks took place at country parks and libraries.   Cllr Robin Brown county council cabinet member for public health and wellbeing, said: “I’m delighted with the efforts of people across Northamptonshire who managed to walk an incredible 27 million steps over the course of the weekend.    “I hope that many of the people who took part will see this as the beginning of a positive new habit and start walking more often, thereby helping us to become a happier, healthier county by 2020.”

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PICK THAT ONE OUT!: Gary Mulligan powers in a mighty header to give Poppies the lead. Pic Jim McAlwane

Poppies back on the right track

CRUNCH TIME: Kalern Thomas and Duane Courtney challenge for possession.

Steelmen’s prospects get a reality check North Ferriby United 5-0 Corby Town, Saturday 3rd October The Steelmen plunged Taylor blocked one shot, Walker to new depths with this made an outstanding save from thrashing. Indeed, only the a second and a third was blasted heroics of goalkeeper Paul over the bar. At this point Tommy Wright Walker kept the score down. After just two minutes Walker decided he had seen enough did well to push away an angled and made a double substitution. shot by Curtis Bateson but the Corby did have odd moments ball fell to Danny Clarke who as an attacking force, but they were few and far between. Adam slid it in for the opening goal. Four minutes later the Corby Nicklin just beat Spencer Weirdefence failed to deal with a low Daley to an Ashley Sammons cross from the left and Danny through ball and also made a Emerton fired the ball into the routine save from the Steelmen forward. roof of the net from close range. If Corby were going to get It could have got worse as Ash Palmer had a header disallowed anything out of the game they had for a foul on Herve Pepe N’Goma to strike back early in the second and in a crazy thirty second half. What they didn’t need was spell on the half hour Cleveland for Palmer to rise unchallenged

to power in a header following a 49th minute corner. Nicklin was called into action to make saves from Kabongo Tshimanga and Duane Courtney but this was an afternoon when the Steelmen failed to live up to their nickname. In the 70th minute a shot struck Courtney on the arm and Liam King converted the penalty. Ten minutes later N’Goma lost the ball to Clarke and he ran on to score his second goal of the afternoon. N’Goma then cleared off the line and the game ended with Walker making another outstanding save. Report Dave Tilley

Kettering Town 2-1 Hungerford Town, Saturday 3rd October Kettering Town bounced back saved point blank by Jamie McAlindon. The second half failed to bring any from their humiliating defeat at Dunstable by beating Hungerford excitement until the hour when Dubi Ogbonna was bundled over in the area Town at Latimer Park. A first half header by Gary Mulligan by Gore, but the striker scuffed his spot and a second half strike from Courtney kick and Hungerford’s number one Baker-Richardson looked to make it a saved easily. comfortable afternoon, but a stoppage Both sides made a number of changes time penalty from Mark Draycott gave and the replacements benefited the Hungerford a slim chance of hope. The Poppies started brightly and took hosts when Kettering doubled their the lead on 11 minutes, when Mulligan’s lead. Substitute, Saul Williams fed Bakerfirst header was cleared off the line from a corner, but Oliver Thorne’s ball Richardson and the striker thundered back in saw the midfielder head home home his sixth of the season to double The Poppies advantage. past Shane Gore. It needed a soft refereeing decision to Hungerford did well to get back into the game and dominated possession get the visitors on the scoreboard, deep in the latter stages of the first half, and into stoppage time, as Draycott fired nearly found a break through when home a penalty.Report Craig Turnbull Mark Draycott’s close range effort was Report Craig Turnbull

Diamonds suffer against a stong Bashford side in the Vase at the Dog and Duck AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1-3 Bashford United, FA Vase Saturday 3rd October AFC Rushden & Diamonds crashed out of similar set-piece for the visitors saw them the FA Trophy at the first time of asking retake the lead via Rhys Myers’ thumping after a 3-1 defeat to Nottinghamshire header. Brad Harris put a free header wide outfit Basford United in the Preliminary from another Berwick corner kick, and Basford sealed the game minutes later as Round on Saturday afternoon. Chances were at a slight premium in the winger Cory Grantham sprinted down the first half, with Tom Lorraine forcing two right channel and finished confidently at the diving saves from visiting goalkeeper Saul near post. Aside from a Scott Joseph header which Deeney and also seeing a close-range shot trickle just wide of the far post. Basford also hit the underside of the bar and just didn’t saw two efforts through midfielders Josh bounce down invitingly for Harris, the home Thornton and Ben Hutchinson saved, though side struggled to muster much in regards of they deservedly took the lead on the stroke a response and it was the Northern Premier of half-time as substitute Reuben Wiggins- League First Division South side who progressed to the next round. Thomas volleyed home a Thornton cross. Manager Andy Peaks made two changes Diamonds managed to grab an equaliser two minutes after the start of the second to the starting 11 that started the abandoned period as Lorraine flicked home a Tommy game against Kings Langley on Tuesday Berwick left-wing corner, though a very evening. Charlie Butt came into the side to

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start on the right wing which meant Brad Harris played behind him at full-back and Ollie Wilkinson replaced Delroy Gordon at the heart of the back four. Scott Joseph also made a return to the team at the expense of Courtney Herbert who took a place on the bench, and there was a welcome return amongst the substitutes for winger Steve Spriggs after injury. With Basford having achieved two consecutive promotions to now applying themselves at Step 4 of the Non-league pyramid, and the Diamonds winning 5-3 when the two sides back in November 2012 in the FA Vase, there was considerable anticipation as the game kicked off in slightly overcast but dry conditions. Full Time: AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1-3 Basford United

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This represented a disappointing setback for the Diamonds as not only was the chance of progression to further rounds missed out on, but the 31 game unbeaten run in all competitions dating back to January 10th came to an end as well. They simply struggled to click in attack and the midfield wasn’t able to dominate the tempo and rhythm of the game as they have done so often in matches this season, but full credit must go to Martin Carruthers’ Basford who defended strongly throughout, attacked with pace and movement and in the end fully deserved their victory. Attention now turns to the Emirates FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round next Saturday on October 10th as Rushden entertain Step 3 side Ashton United at the Dog & Duck. Report Ollie Mortimer

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