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WIN 3 PAIRS OF TICKETS FOR JOOLS HOLLAND AND MEL C CONCERT AT KELMARSH HALL See page 16

SAVE OUR HALL

AN official complaint has been made about the prospect of closure looming over Glamis Hall – a day care centre that the borough council has declared unviable. The complaint, by local labour parliamentary candidate Richard Garvie, aims to quash the council’s closure plan while formal consultation takes place. Mr Garvie claims the council’s decision is procedurally flawed and calls for it to be made null and void. In his formal email to the council he calls for councillors to ‘seek to engage with interested parties as a matter of urgency to agree terms for a full and proper public consultation as we seek to secure the best possible outcome for service users’. Meanwhile, local residents – many of whom use the council-run centre, the last of its kind in the town – have organised Wellingborough’s largestever petition, of more than 10,000 signatures, aiming to win a reprieve for the centre in Goldsmith Road. Heather Saunders is among the campaigners. She told Extra Local: “The council seems to be able to find money to fund various projects, but

not this essential service. We want to do our own feasibility study to see if we can make it into a viable facility. We don’t believe the council has tried very hard to find options to keep it open – we have seen all their reports.” On its website, the council says its cross-party Glamis Hall working party had spent two years looking at either refurbishing Glamis Hall – which employs 11 staff – or moving the day centre to another suitable building. It came to the conclusion that all options were too costly, so this summer made the ‘reluctant recommendation’ for closure next January. But that decision has created concern among the 180 centre users. Heather said: “They are fully behind our campaign – there is nowhere in Wellingborough for them to go. The council has only just contacted Age UK to ask them to open a day centre somewhere in Wellingborough!” The full council is holding an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday September 2. Heather added: “We will be speaking at this meeting to try to persuade the councillors to reverse their decision. We hope it isn’t a foregone conclusion.”

Man with sword stole meat POLICE in Wellingborough are appealing for witnesses after a man who had what is thought to be a Samurai sword strapped to his back, stole meat from the Tesco Express in Cannon Street on Sunday, August 17. He did not use the sword and or make any threats while in the shop, which he entered at around 2.40pm. He took a large quantity of meat before heading in the direction of the

town centre. The offender was white, about 5ft 9in, slim build, with short brown hair, wearing a black hooded top with white stripes on the arms, dark blue jeans and dark brown shoes. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

HERE BE Bid to win Glamis Hall reprieve DRAGONS!

DECLARED UNFIT FOR PURPOSE: The 70s-built day care centre costs around £170,000 a year to run, plus electricity and maintenance costs.

THERE are dragons at large along the River Nene! And, with a bit of local support, there will be more of them soon! A conservation group has won Lottery cash to help them log local reptiles and ‘dragon’ amphibians, such as the great crested newt and smooth newt pictured. Through careful monitoring of local wildlife – and through fun dragon-themed events and activities starting next year – the aim is to improve and restore their habitats so that the current decline of the species can be halted. Full story, page 6. COME ON OVER TO OUR PLACE!: Male great crested newt with smooth newt. Photo by Dave Kilbey.

Wise up: young jobless get into work – see page 25

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Teddies, friends and picnic fun

LOCAL THANK heavens for the allocation of broadband cash to the region (see page 24). It can’t come soon enough for us here at Extra Local. We often only have only two bars of signal on our mobiles – or two fingers as we call them, archly, given how infuriating they are! Blood may well be spilled by the time we get enough of a signal in our office here in Kettering for us to be able to just get on and do our jobs effectively and efficiently (instead of furiously – before the signal fades), using the internet as we do for both phones and computers. What office doesn’t rely on the internet these days, and the speedier the better? However did we manage to work without it? I have some foggy recollections of piles of paperwork arriving via a whistling postie twice a day, often already out of date, and of cluttered shelves groaning with well-thumbed reference books, tatty dictionaries, maps and diaries. And of spending much time in worn-out cars (or buses) getting to long, exhausting meetings and events . . . all while precious time ticked away. Now – thanks to the mighty brain of Sir Tim Berners-Lee, father of the World Wide Web – a couple of clicks are all it takes . . . providing the machine can connect with the evasive signal thingy up in the wide blue yonder, of course. Two fingers to it, indeed!

CUDDLY characters provided some comic capers when a Teddy Bear’s Picnic party was thrown for Kettering youngsters earlier this month. Drew Harrison, (7) was announced the winner of the activity trail at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic – children followed maps from Kettering Market Place, through the Manor House Gardens to the Alfred East Museum to find hidden teddy bear clues. Drew found all the clues and was the lucky winner whose name was drawn out of a hat, claiming sweets, a free craft activity session of his choice and a teddy bear from ‘Bear with Me’, the bear shop on Market Street in Kettering. The day was very successful with picnickers from all over the borough tucking into their sandwiches and enjoying the free activities in the Manor House Gardens in Kettering. As well as the free activity trail, children and

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adults could join in with free drop-in craft sessions, toy exhibition, face painting, giant board games and even meet some special guests from the Lighthouse Theatre. Guy Holloway, head of corporate development at Kettering Borough Council said: “The Teddy Bears’ picnic was a wonderful way for families to continue their summer celebrations in Kettering. Lots of children took along their cuddly friends to enjoy the free activities, games and exhibitions at the Manor House Gardens.” Councillor Jan Smith, portfolio holder for community and culture added: “The Teddy Bear’s Picnic was a relaxed and enjoyable day for all. The Manor House Gardens are always open to everyone in Kettering, so you could even visit again and have your own Teddy Bear’s Picnic this summer.”

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PICNIC TIME: Above, cuddles and fun were on offer at the teddies’ picnic. Below, seven-year-old Drew Harrison won the activity trail competition.

Railway station set to be extended CORBY Railway Station is to be extended to allow 12-coach trains to stop there. Currently, trains with a maximum of ten coaches call at the station. Gretton-based David Fursdon, Railfuture East Midlands branch member, told Extra Local: “This work is almost certainly being done as part of the electrification of the railway line from Bedford to Corby, due to be completed by October 2017. “There is no confirmation yet whether platform two will be brought back into use. “It was announced earlier this year that the second rail line between Corby and Kettering – removed in the late 1980s – is to be relaid. “This will give extra capacity on this route and allow for a half-hourly passenger service which I predict will operate from Corby to London in just over three years’ time. At the moment there is an hourly service to the capital.” In a separate development, Corby Borough Council will soon take over running the station car park from the Home and Communities Agency.

Mr Fursdon added: “This move is welcome as there have been some issues regarding the reliability of the car park ticket machines. “All of this is good news as the success of Corby Railway Station continues with passenger growth supporting all of these improvements.” A spokesman for Network Rail said: “Corby station platform will require an extension in order to allow electrified services to call there. “This work will not begin until next year at the earliest. Our project teams are seeking to minimise disruption to the public while we undertake the important and exciting investments planned in the Corby area. “Detailed information on how this will affect passengers will be released nearer to the time.” Corby and East Northamptonshire MP, Andy Sawford, added: “I have been pressing the case with East Midlands Trains for more connections and lower fares from Corby and I welcome this news of further investment in services here.”

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REFLECTIONS: In early August one hundred years ago, the foreign secretary of the time, Sir Edward Grey, said: “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” The era was evoked by Corby Air Cadets in a solemn lights-out ceremony earlier this month.

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SOFAS MADE BY LOCAL CRAFTSMEN IN Lights out to OUR LARGE KETTERING WORKSHOP show respect AT THE FURNITURE CENTRE AIR Cadets from the 422 (Corby) Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets attended a Candlelit Service at St. John The Baptist Church in Corby Old Village to commemorate the beginning of Britain’s involvement in the First World War. Readings were given by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Mrs Betty Wade and Deputy Mayor of Corby Councillor Lucy Goult. A roll of honour was then read by Mr Gareth Price, Royal British Legion, of those Corby born or residents during WW1, who lost their lives as a result of the conflict. After a moment of reflection, candles were extinguished.

Cycling the world!

STAFF at Morrisons Corby will be wheeling round the globe this bank holiday weekend, taking part in a Round the World Cycle Challenge. The event will see staff from more than 100 Morrisons stores cycle the 24,902-mile circumference of the globe to raise funds for the Sue Ryder charity. The local store will pedal its 223-mile challenge on a static bike within 48 hours. A country theme of Belgium has been selected, with Belgian food stalls, fancy dress and cake bakes being held to generate donations. Sue Ryder is the retailer’s nationwide charity partner. Store general manager Jon Frohmaier said: “We call on all cycling fanatics to come down to cheer on our colleagues on and dig deep into their pockets. “Together we will raise significant funds for Sue Ryder’s vital community care and support in our area.”

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Register now for free school meals AS children across the county prepare to go back to school, parents of Key Stage 1 pupils are being encouraged to register online for free school meals. Under new legislation announced by the Government last year, known as Universal Infant Free School Meals, all pupils in reception, Year 1 and Year 2 across Northamptonshire can receive a free hot lunch at school from September.

Northamptonshire County Council’s school meal service, Nourish, currently provides meals in 176 of the county’s 244 primary schools, and parents with a child at one of these schools are being invited to activate a ParentPay account to order their child’s meal online. Cllr Robin Brown, county council cabinet member for public health and wellbeing, said: “As parents turn their attention to buy-

ing new uniforms and shoes ahead of the new term, we want them to think about ordering their child’s free school meals. “This programme is a fantastic opportunity for children in Key Stage 1 to benefit from a free, nutritious, healthy lunch at school, while helping families to save money on their food bills. “Research shows that children who receive a hot meal at lunchtime perform better in the class-

room, while the balanced meals provided by Nourish will also help to address the growing problem of childhood obesity, with almost 20 per cent of pupils being classed as obese by the time they leave primary school. “Schools that demonstrate a high take-up of free meals can benefit from additional Government funding. That’s why we’re urging parents to act now and activate an online ParentPay account as part of

Learning how to shop! CHILDREN visiting the Newland Shopping Centre in Kettering during the summer holidays can be top of the class with the centre’s Back to School Sticker Hunt. Launched by studious ‘teachers’ Steph Casada and Jo Evers – dressed in mortar boards, school ties, academic gowns and geeky glasses – children were invited to visit four specially chosen shops in the centre – TK Maxx, Specsavers, Prom Shop and Shoe Zone – to collect stickers to add to their Back to School leaflet. Once all stickers were collected, the children exchanged their entry form for a gift from Equivalenza and entry into a free draw to win a Back to School ‘Survival Kit’. The competition continues to

run during the holiday and closes on August 31, when the free draw will be made. Also, over the summer, children enjoying the current Loom Band trend can post pictures of some of their more unusual loom band creations on the centre’s facebook page: newlandsshshoppingcentre with the very best being rewarded with even more loom bands from the centre’s 99p shop. Neil Griffin of the Newlands Shopping Centre said: “We hope children visiting the centre over the coming weeks will take part in our Back to School Sticker Hunt and we are looking forward to seeing some of the innovative loom band creations on our facebook page as we look for our ‘Loom Band Legend’.”

Lunches resume

GRETTON Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch, on Tuesday September 2, from 12.30pm – the first lunch to be served following a break for the summer. At only £4 per serving, all food is freshly prepared and there is a good choice on offer. An optional raffle is also run and 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 this social get-together and great value lunch. They also thank those who continue to support the lunches. For further details, call Liz Watt, on: 01536 772328.

TEACHERS’ PETS: Steph Casada and Jo Evers hit the shops with twins Brooke and Ocean Bennett (six).

TOP OF THE CLASS: Above, five-year-old Ben and Katie (10) Morgan with their gifts and manager of Equivalenza – Stuart Gibson. Above right, from left, ten-year-olds Ellie Spickett and Toni Robinson, six-year-old Charli Robinson and Billi Robinson (four), with ‘teacher’ Steph Casada.

Corby business park a high-tech ‘jewel in the county crown’ CORBYGATE Business Park is to become the ‘jewel in the crown’ of high-tech Northamptonshire business parks and a gleaming example of public and private partnership enterprise in action as the county council opens up competition to introduce high-speed broadband to the five-acre site to reduce pressure on the public purse. Coventry-based WarwickNet, one of the UK’s fastest-growing business grade broadband providers, is the first private company to invest in the Corby park and offer its services across Northamptonshire as part of the county council’s ambition to have super-fast connectivity across all of its 60 business parks by 2017. This means that the park, which has 55 tenants located within the massive Weldon Road Industrial Estate, is poised to lift the image of Corby from former ‘steel town’ to centre of excellence for high-tech industry. Sarah Naylor, Northamptonshire County Council’s programme overview manager for broadband, said: “This initiative to get private businesses to invest in the county helps put Northamptonshire on the business

their back-to-school preparations.” To activate a ParentPay account and order school meals online with the activation letter from school, visit: www.northamptonshire.gov. uk/schoolmeals Parents whose children will start school in September will receive an activation letter when the new term begins. Parents whose child’s school does not use Nourish should speak to the school about signing up for meals.

map and also reduces the dependence on the council tax payer’s money to achieve this ambitious aim. “We are delighted that the scheme has attracted companies such as WarwickNet because they have a strong reputation and a desire to expand into new areas and markets, which is good for them and good for Northamptonshire.” Previously, businesses on the park could rely on just one or two megabits (Mbits) of broadband capacity, but the cabinets put in place by WarwickNet will significantly boost performance as speeds start at 40Mbits. CorbyGate tenants PA Geotechnical, which uses cloud-based IT to provide engineered solutions for contaminated land, has already benefited from the upgrade in speed. Stuart Duffy, supply chain manager at PA Geotechnical, said: “We rely on fast connection to download large land plans. The support we have had from WarwickNet has meant that the speed has dramatically increased which has had a huge impact upon our productivity. We are no longer waiting for the images to download. In the past, this would have taken several minutes, or even longer. It is now

instantaneous.” Andrew Smeaton, for CorbyGate Management, said: “We are grateful to WarwickNet for their support and commitment which has enabled this established business park to offer improved broadband speeds across the estate and thereby progress into the modern age. “Consequently, CorbyGate is no longer in a technological backwater. This move will considerably improve our levels of service and re-establish the park as a prime location for local businesses.” Ben King, managing director of WarwickNet, said: “We have built a strong reputation in and around our Midlands base, but the Northamptonshire initiative was a business opportunity that takes us into a new level of county-wide service that not only adds value to the business recipients of super-fast broadband, but also to the council taxpayers of Northamptonshire who benefit from the service at no cost, ahead of many other counties in the UK. We are pleased to be working with forward-thinking local authorities and hope to showcase our work here and replicate it in other parts of the country.”

Double damage

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following two incidents of criminal damage to the same car in less than a month. The damage happened in a private car park in Robin Road, Corby, when vandals broke off the wing mirrors of a blue Fiat Cinquecento. The first incident happened between 6pm on Friday July 18 and 5am the next day, when the off-side wing mirror was broken. The second incident took place between 7pm on Friday August 1 and 5am the next morning. This time, both wing mirrors were damaged. On both occasions, the car was also covered in alcohol. Witnesses, or anyone with information, can call Northamptonshire Police on: 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on: 0800 555111.

Treshams’ tales

A TALK about the life and times of the Tresham family is to be given by expert Andrea Marlow. The event is taking place at Rothwell Art and Heritage Centre on Thursday August 28 at 7.30pm. There is an entrance fee of £3 and this includes refreshments.

Footballer or burglar?

POLICE in Wellingborough have arrested a man in connection with an incident that took place in Senwick Drive in the town on Wednesday August 6. A man was seen on the roof of a house at about 10.15am and when challenged by the homeowner claimed he was looking for a lost football. A 37-year-old man was arrested a short time later on suspicion of attempted burglary. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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Police and fire services to stage joint open event OFFICIALS from Northamptonshire Police and the county’s Fire and Rescue Service have revealed plans to hold a joint open day next month. For a number of years, Northamptonshire Police has held open days at its headquarters at Wootton Hall in Northampton to give the public an insight into the work carried out by the force. But as the police now works much more closely with the county’s fire service, it has been decided to hold the event together on Saturday September 6 this year – giving people the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of both services. Chief Constable Adrian Lee said: “Both the police and fire services are provided for the benefit of the

community. The resources that people will see at the open day are available to those who need them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “The open day is always a very popular and well-attended event. More than 5,000 people attended the previous event held two years ago.” Northamptonshire Chief Fire Officer, Martyn Emberson, added: “The open day will give us a great opportunity to show members of the public how we work in some very difficult and stressful situations. “And the fact it is being held with the police will allow us to demonstrate how the two services are working much more closely together.” The open day is held every other

year at Wootton Hall. Historically, attractions have included such things as flights by the police helicopter, firearms displays and police dog displays. Now the fire service is also taking part, further attractions will include the chance to see a variety of fire and rescue vehicles on display as well as rescue demonstrations by firefighters. The open day will be managed with help from Police Specials and volunteers and people will be able to get information about becoming a Special or a volunteer during the day. The event will be opened by the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, Anne Burnett, at 11am and runs until 4pm. Parking spaces for about 600 cars will be available at Wootton Hall. Entry is free.

PLANNING A JOINT EVENT: The photographs show events staged in 2012 – this year, the open day will be presented by both police and fire services.

Rothwell resident fined £400 for dog fouling A ROTHWELL resident has been fined for allowing her dog to foul in a public place and failing to clear it up. In a clampdown on irresponsible dog owners, Kettering Borough Council issued Sarah Prigmore of Gordon Street, Rothwell, with a fixed penalty notice of £75. When she did not pay, she was prosecuted. Magistrates fined her £400 for dog fouling in Manor Park, Squires Hill. She was also ordered to pay a

further £100 for costs and a £40 victim surcharge. Shirley Plenderleith, head of environmental care at Kettering Borough Council, said: “The council is committed to taking a tough stance on tackling dog fouling. This successful prosecution sends out a clear message to the minority of dog walkers who act irresponsibly.” Councillor Christopher Lamb, deputy leader at Kettering Borough Council, said: “Letting

your dog foul in a public place and failing to clear up afterwards is an offence. This prosecution is a clear example that dog fouling is taken seriously by the council. If you are caught allowing your dog to foul and then leaving it in a public place, you will face a penalty fine and, ultimately, a court case if you fail to pay.” Kettering Borough Council encourages local residents to report incidents of dog fouling by contacting: 01536 410333.

£6.5m funding for local Force NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Police has been awarded £6.55m of Home Office funding to invest in new technology, pioneering crime investigation and forensic techniques and greater integration of blue light services. A total of £16 million was awarded to the five forces that make up EMPCP (East Midlands Police Collaboration Programme) – Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire – with Northamptonshire receiving £6.55 million. The bid was submitted to the Government’s Innovation Fund on behalf of the EMPCP. The fund is designed to promote collaborative working between Forces, support improved digital working and enable investment in a range of innovative delivery approaches that have the potential to improve policing and increase efficiency. Funding has been awarded for a range of projects. Northamptonshire Police has been allocated cash for two projects in collaboration with Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue, as well as a share of funding given to the East Midlands Police Collaboration Programme for six

Cat shot by air gun

POLICE in Raunds are appealing for witnesses after a white cat called Snowball was shot in the back with an air pellet in the town on Tuesday July 29. Snowball returned home injured and was taken to the vet for treatment. The cat had been in the Smith Court, Smithfield Place and Red Row area of the town. Witnesses, or those with information, are asked to call police on: 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

regional. Northamptonshire Police has been awarded £1.52 million in support of the ongoing work to bring greater integration between the Force and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and a further £3.024m has been allocated for improvements to community engagement through mobile data. This will enable greater investment in new mobile technology, allowing officers to spend more time on patrol in the community without having to return to a station to complete paperwork. Funding has also been provided for projects involving all five regional Forces, including body-worn video equipment, an integrated ‘virtual courts system’ across the East Midlands, trial use of RapidDNA technology, a forensic centre of excellence and development of a crime and justice IT platform. Chief Constable Adrian Lee said: “We welcome this announcement which will provide a very significant financial boost to some key areas where the Force is already demonstrating real innovation. “These include support for our efforts to bring greater integration with the Fire and Rescue Service and for technological innovation such as more body-worn cameras and, in particular, really important investment in mobile technology that will allow our frontline officers to spend more time in the communities they patrol rather than being reliant on a police station to do their necessary paperwork.” Police and Crime Commissioner, Adam Simmonds, added: “I am pleased to see the innovation and forward thinking work the Chief Constable and I are leading to protect frontline services has been recognised and supported by this Home Office funding.”

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Work begins on pool improvements

THE Splash Leisure Pool in Rushden has been emptied to allow work to start on improvements to the centre. The £330k project funded by East Northamptonshire Council will include the replacement of essential mechanical equipment to enable the pool to remain open for future use, new lockers and improved changing areas and showers. Splash closed at the beginning of this month for approximately eight weeks. Swimmers can instead use the pool at the Nene Centre in Thrapston and enjoy sporting activities at the Pemberton Centre in Rushden.

East Northamptonshire Council’s appointed observer to the Aspirations Wellbeing board, Cllr Glenvil Greenwood-Smith, said: “We’re looking forward to having an improved facility open in the autumn. “There’s no good time to close a pool and we had to think long and hard about it. The alternative was to close during term time which would have an impact on 2,500-plus children.” Chris Tye, group operations manager at Aspirations Wellbeing,

‘Dragons’ boosted by Lottery! DRAGON-like amphibians and reptiles living in the River Nene in our area are likely to be celebrating this bank holiday weekend after the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) backed a project to conserve their habitats! Froglife, a wildlife conservation charity, has received a grant of £472,400 from HLF for its River Nene Dragon Finder project. Over the next four-and-a-half years, people who live alongside the river will be brought together to work on improving, restoring and creating more than 150 habitat sites for local wildlife. A recent assessment of European species carried out by the IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature) found that 59 per cent of amphibians and 42 per cent of reptile species are in decline. The main threat is habitat loss and disease and over the last 50 years a third of the ponds in the UK have disappeared. Along the Nene, locals and visitors will be able to take part in habitat management and species identification and monitoring. A varied programme of events and activities will be held including Dragon Trail Fun Days, Dragon Boat Festivals, Dragon Boat Tours and opportunities to

‘swim with the dragons’ in local pools. A wildlife themed tapestry or ‘mapestry’ will be created accompanied by a leaflet providing information on local wildlife sites and the species that can be spotted at them. Farmers and landowners living and working alongside the river will be given a chance to learn more about wildlife friendly farming and creating habitat sites for reptiles and amphibians. Kathy Wormald, Froglife CEO, said: “We are very grateful to Heritage Lottery Fund for this grant. It will provide Froglife with an excellent opportunity to inspire local communities about amphibians and reptiles and their intriguing lives, while also introducing people to the many local green spaces on our doorsteps. We’ll be hosting some exceptionally creative activities alongside much needed habitat creation and restoration work.” There will be a full events diary on the Froglife website once the project is launched in January 2015. Meanwhile, locals can download the Froglife App and submit any sightings of amphibians and reptiles. Find out more here: www.froglife.org/dragonfinder

which runs the facility, added: “Most users were telling us the work needed to be undertaken sooner rather than later, particularly with regard to improving some of the changing areas.”

Schedule Monday:

15:00 Des Barber

00:00 Music Jam

18:00 Robbie Benson

07:00 Paul Moore

21:00 Barry Addison

10:00 Martin Brown

23:00 LoveGroove

12:00 Stewart McNeill 15:00 Des Barber

Friday:

18:00 Anthony Keys

00:00 Music Jam

21:00 Mick Mitchell Dance show

07:00 Paul Moore 10:00 Martin Brown

Tuesday:

12:00 Stewart McNeill

00:00 Music Jam

15:00 Des Barber

07:00 Paul Moore

18:00 Micaela Kelly

EMPTY: The Splash Leisure Pool in Rushden.

10:00 Martin Brown

21:00 Martin Brown’s Friday

Book double excursion

12:00 Stewart McNeill

Night Party

15:00 Des Barber

MORE than 100 day-trippers visited Norwich this month on a excursion arranged by the notfor-profit Wondertours Community Transport. The day was a winner and there were many requests for a return to Norwich in the future. Gretton-based David Fursdon organised the day out assisted by Carole and Mick Browett. David thanked them and added: “The drivers Nigel and Andrew did a splendid job to ensure the day’s plans went well. The next excursion is on Saturday September 13; a double destination visit to Ludlow and Bewdley via the spectacular Clee Hill scenery. “A bonus on the day out is the food festival taking place at Ludlow castle.” The fare is o£15.50 per person – call or text David on: 07790 197220 or email: david.fursdon@hotmail.com The coach will pick up in Weldon, Gretton, Corby Old Village and town centre and Kettering Telford Lodge. Information folders and maps will be provided to make sure everyone makes the most of their time. Next year’s days out will begin on April 4, Easter Saturday, running through the year to Saturday November 29 and destinations will include cities, a seaside special and scenic tours. The 2015 programme will be published in early January. To receive a copy, send a stamped addressed envelope now to: WTCT 2015, 9 Southfield Road, Gretton, Northants, NN17 3BX.

18:00 Robbie Benson

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21:00 Chuck Middleton

00:00 Music Jam

23:00 LoveGroove

07:00 Jim Byrne 10:00 Mike Warburton

Wednesday:

12:00 Stevie Rigsby

00:00 Music Jam

14:00 Stewart McNeill

07:00 Paul Moore

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10:00 Martin Brown

21:00 Daniel Mushiko

12:00 Stewart McNeill

23:00 Will Trueman with Club

15:00 Des Barber

Corby

18:00 The Academy show 19:00 Mark Coates

Sunday:

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07:00 Rob Jones 10:00 Pat McMahon

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16:00 Chance Litchfield

07:00 Paul Moore

18:00 Andy Barnes Soul Show

10:00 Martin Brown

21:00 Nora Green

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23:00 John Headley

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KGH secures modernisation cash KETTERING General Hospital (KGH) has secured £11.6m from the Department of Health to modernise its facilities and infrastructure. Added to the hospital trust’s existing £7m capital programme, the funds will mean the hospital will be able to plough more than £18m into a wide range of improvements over the next seven months. KGH’s chief executive, David Sissling, who started at the trust in April, said: “One of the first things that struck me about the hospital when I arrived here was that its facilities were a real mixture of old and new and that it needed considerable

investment to bring things up to date. But the trust currently has financial issues. It closed the 2013-14 financial year with a deficit of £6.4m and we expect there will be a similar deficit at the end of this year. “While we have a five-year strategy to address this and bring the trust back into financial balance in the short term it has meant we haven’t had enough capital to update things which are greatly in need of modernisation. “The good news is that the Department of Health has agreed that the issues we have highlighted need to be addressed promptly so that we can provide

the right facilities for our patients and staff.” Mr Sissling said: “This considerable investment in Kettering General Hospital will have great benefits for our patients and for our staff. “It will mean we have better and up-to-date medical equipment, we will have replaced estate that is nearing the end of its useful life, and we will have invested in modernising our infrastructure to meet our future needs. “There is still a lot more work to do – but this is an excellent start. It will help us ensure the hospital has all the basic facilities you would expect in a modern hospital.”

Get set for theatre group’s Full Monty! REHEARSALS are now well underway for the next production by the KOS Musical Theatre Company, which is to be The Full Monty, revisited. The curtains will go up at The Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering, from Tuesday September 30 to Saturday October 4. Tickets are available now from the theatre box office on: 01536 414141 or book online at: lighthousetheatre.co.uk. KOS spokesman Barbara Murkitt said: “The company presented this show six years ago and it received rave reviews so they were asked to repeat it.

“Now is your opportunity to see this fantastically funny show which features mainly the same cast as previously. Book your tickets early! “In conjunction with the show, the theatre group will be holding a fundraising craft fair at Cranford Hall on Saturday and Sunday September 6-7, featuring more than 30 stalls. Some stalls remain for other home made crafts and foods such as cheese, chocolates and candles. If anyone is interested in running such a stall, call organiser Joan on: 01536 516714.

If you or someone you know has had a stroke, you’ll understand the impact it can have on daily life. You’re not alone. Join us; find out about community news, listen and enjoy short book, poetry discussion or just have a cup of tea and make friends!

Contact us: Maria DeGiorgio Phone: 07799436028 / 0115 871 3945 (Laura) Email: maria.degiorgio@stroke.org.uk Laura.merrett@stroke.org.uk Our meetings Will be 2nd Friday of the month 10.30-12.30 Corby Library

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Cancer patients’ unit wins design award

HIGHLY-PRIZED: Annette Steele is pictured at the award-winning suite.

A CENTRE that supports cancer patients throughout Northamptonshire is celebrating receiving an award that recognises high standards in building design. The Haematology Unit at Northampton General Hospital has been awarded a Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) for offering high standards of care for people affected by cancer. The award, given by Macmillan Cancer Support, is the first in the UK that specifically assesses how well buildings such as chemotherapy units and information centres provide support and care to people affected by cancer. The unit treats and cares for people with haematological cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myelo-

ma. Following a three-year fundraising campaign, the haematology unit opened in January 2012 after being rebuilt and refurbished, thanks to a £1.55million donation from Macmillan supporters and a £650,000 investment from Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The haematology unit is now a welcoming environment full of light, colour and artworks. Improvements have led to an increase in patient capacity and include a counselling area for private conversations, additional seating for family and friends, so they can be with a loved one during treatment, and landscaped gardens to look out on. Annette Steele, haematology sister at the unit, said: “We are thrilled to receive

Good progress made on busy main road SIGNIFICANT progress is reported by Northamptonshire County Council, which is currently developing the A43 between Kettering and Northampton – an exceptionally busy route between the county’s two largest towns. The total length of the full scheme would be about ten miles of dual carriageway construction. However, the project has been split into phases in order to tackle congestion hotspots and in accordance with the funding available. A report before the council’s cabinet has focused on the phase between the Round Spinney and the Moulton roundabouts, which is scheduled to start in late spring 2015. Improvements to the Round Spinney roundabout will be delivered this financial year following a successful bid for £2.055m to the Government for the £3.425m scheme.

Cllr Michael Clarke, county council cabinet member for transport, highways and environment, said: “A good link between Northampton and Kettering is absolutely essential for the county and a key priority for the county council. “Anyone who has travelled on this route knows just how busy it can be and, not only is this inconvenient, it is also an impediment to further economic growth and associated benefits. “I’m delighted that through innovative funding solutions we’re starting to make some headway with this project and I’m pleased that the first stage of works will be starting soon.” About 20,000 vehicles use the A43 each day and significant traffic congestion occurs along the route during the morning peak hour period for traffic heading south towards Northampton.

The phases of the scheme are: Phase 1a – Improvements to Round Spinney roundabout. A £3.425million scheme set to start this financial year (2014/2015). Phase 1b – Dual carriageway linking Round Spinney and Moulton roundabouts. An £18.75million scheme set to start in spring 2015. Phase 2 – Extending the dual carriageway for a further 2.6km from the Moulton roundabout to the Holcot/Sywell roundabout – with an estimated £20million cost, discussions on developing and funding this scheme have begun with prospective developers of adjacent land. Further phases – Further extension of the dual carriageway from the Holcot/Sywell roundabout to the A14, which would cost about £65 million. Funding sources still need to be identified for these stages.

this prestigious award. The work everyone does here is phenomenal and goes a long way to helping us maintain high standards of care for people affected by cancer in Northamptonshire. “The improvements to the unit have made it a lovely place to work and a far more positive experience for patients who visit us; we can treat them with dignity and respect in a pleasant environment.” Lisa Mullins, Macmillan development manager for Northamptonshire, said: “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the team that designed the unit and all the staff and volunteers who work to make it a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and their families.”

Scout hut raided

BURGLARS broke into the grounds of the Geddington scouts’ hut on Grafton Road, Geddington, between 5pm on Friday July 25 and 8am the next morning. Once inside, they broke into a metal container and stole three scout flags. Two of them were on wooden poles, one green with a brass fleur-de-lis on top and gold lettering, the other one yellow with green lettering and the third blue on an aluminium pole with a spike on the top. Written on the three flags, respectively, were the words: ‘First Geddington Scout Group’, ‘First Geddington Cub Scouts’ and ‘First Geddington Beaver Scouts.’ Clothing and camping equipment were also stolen. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact police on: 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Vote for tea room on TV THERE’S more than just tea brewing at The Blitz Tea Room and Jazz Lounge in Kettering currently. A Canadian television company has approached the 40s-styled, war-themed tearoom in Sheep Street about featuring it in a travel programme, celebrating tea shops around the world. The TV company – Year of the Cat Productions – has completed a pilot episode of ‘Tea Time’ about a Canadian Rockies tea room. And now the producer is calling for people to choose which country should be filmed next – England or Australia! From now until Tuesday September 2, people can vote for either the family-run Kettering establishment or one called The Tea Cosy in

ATMOSPHERIC: Flags fly at the Kettering venue.

SPIRIT OF THE ERA: Staff at the tearoom dress in 40s style.

Australia to be featured in episode two of the planned TV series. So far, Kettering is winning the votes! The local tearoom – housed by The Coach House – was opened last September by Allan Fosbrook and his wife Rhonda. Allan said: “We have recreated the relaxed atmosphere of a house of the time and have worked hard to find authentic furnishings and ornaments; even the staff are dressed in period attire to complete the experience. “I am very proud of The Blitz and what it stands for. The reason I started it is because I believe as a nation that we have lost the old ‘war time spirit’ and the comradeship that was around then. I thought that if I can bring some stories out of the generation that lived through it, I have done my bit

FORTIES FAVOURITE: Owner Allan Fosbrook is hoping his establishment will be chosen and screened worldwide. to save a wonderful period and, believe me, I have some great stories – some very, very emotional.” He told Extra Local how the Canadian film crew had first got in touch: ”I had a phone call from the TV producer in Canada about a month ago, asking if I wanted to ‘represent’ the UK in the competition. She had looked several times on the internet for a UK tearoom and told me that The Blitz Tea Room kept coming up, so that made her mind up for her. “The pilot episode is already ‘in the can’ as they say, and ready to be broadcast. They are having the general public vote for episode two, which will be announced at the end of the showing of the pilot. It is then that the film crew will fly to wherever the winner is situated. “They have not filmed anything

as yet, but would be very exciting to know that a film crew was on its way in the New Year! “Part of the format of the programme is to show the viewers what else is around the area of the chosen tearoom. Our county is very fortunate to have the birth and resting place of Princess Diana (who is still revered as an icon around the world), Rockingham Castle (an actual Norman built castle), the Battle of Naseby. These are true historical and interesting places that would make for great viewing. So you see, we can put Northants on the map, so to speak!” He added: “Let’s see if we can get The Blitz shown around the world! Please vote using the link below (you can also have a sneak peek at the first episode).”

TV producer Joanne Levenick explained why she had made her selections: “The Blitz owner, Allan Fosbrook, has gone to great lengths to create a one-of-a-kind tearoom experience that says, ‘Come and enjoy your tea with us back in the time of courage and honour, of passion and sacrifice; re-live a period in history where life was precious and choices were clear’.” She added: “On the other side of the planet is The Tea Cosy, run by an Irish-Aussie family in Sydney, whose tea room is located in an 1870s heritage listed building that’s haunted!” So, which one will you choose? Click here: http://igg.me/at/TeaTime – click on ‘read story’ then scroll down past The Blitz and the Australian entries and click on ‘episode two – vote here’.

Day of disaster

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HISTORIC VIEW: Corby-based local historian Tom Bingham – well known for his connection to the arts and his hand-made guitars – recalls a terrible day 116 years ago at Wellingborough when a train was derailed, killing seven people and injuring 60 others. Send in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@ extranewspapers.co.ukSend in your local history stories or memories of special, past events to Extra Local, email: newsdesk@extranewspapers.co.uk RAILWAY disasters are almost always the result of human fallibility – a mistake by an engine-driver, guard or signalman, or some lack of communication between them. On the evening of Friday September 2, 1898, at 8.15pm, postman Thomas Smith collected a luggage trolley which three young lads had been jumping on. The postman wheeled it along the sloping platform to the side of the gate along the passageway that did not slope, and placed the handles in the down position while he unlocked the gate. As he reached back around, he saw the trolley hurtling towards the platform’s edge and onto the down line on which the 7.15pm non-stop London St Pancras to Manchester train was imminent; the signals being already set. The postman and the station

foreman, Mr Richardson, struggled valiantly but failed to move the 230kg trolley back onto the platform and had to jump clear of the 60mph-plus train as it came screeching towards them, the warning light from the guard further up the track was seen too late and was to no avail. As the locomotive hit the trolley, it shattered it into pieces. It wasn’t until the train hit a diamond crossover switch that it derailed and ended up detached from the tender facing backwards. The second passenger coach was completely wrecked and five passengers were killed, along with the two enginemen, and more than 60 passengers were injured. The driver of the train, Edward Meadows, had become aware of the warning lamp as he careered around the bend, but could do little to avoid the impact. The first carriage was empty, but the

SCENE OF THE DERAILMENT: Wellingborough Station.

second burst into flames, as did AFTERMATH: Above, local people helped to clear the track. The train in the foreground is the Higham Ferrers train. Below, lifting equipment was used to clear the wreckage. the following two wagons. Injured passengers were taken in by local people for the night. Hundreds of men and women lined the embankment and helped, with the use of lifting tackle, to clear the mangled wreckage. The investigation that followed showed that the platform had an unusual gradient of 1-24 and a trolley left standing would begin to move along the platform. The lads who had been jumping on the trolley – George Houghton, Robert Anderson and Albert Waite – were in no way responsible for the accident. Shortly after the Wellingborough derailment, Frederick Tomlinson was charged with trying to wreck several other trains on this line by jamming iron crowbars into sleepers. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

WITNESS: Left, Mr John Dowling Cockayne (Irthlingborough) was one of those who actually saw the accident. He was crossing the Mill Road Bridge on his way to work on the railway and was one of the first to give aid to the injured. He was later reprimanded by his inspector for being late for duty and ordered back to his own train. However, a subsequent inquiry excused him under the

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If you go down to the woods today . . . RECENT visitors to Rockingham Forest, Corby, might have discovered an artistic surprise. Sophie Herxheimer is the area’s Artist in Residence this summer and into autumn. And she is also assuming the role of a creative consultant – the first step towards potential projects involving the woods. After a successful residency in Barnwell Country Park in 2012, artist and poet Sophie is engaging with people who use Corby’s woodlands. She has set up a drawing and listening den in the log cabin at East Carlton Countryside Park and is inviting everyone to tell her about what goes on in the woods; from memories to imaginings; from scary woodland encounters with beasts or neighbours, to local gossip; from fungi knowledge to jam recipes, foraging and picnics. Sophie will then make each

Did you see burglar?

A BROWN leather holdall was taken in a burglary in Spinney Lane, Kettering on Friday August 1, sometime between 9am and 11.45am. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the Spinney Lane area of Kettering that morning. They would also like to speak to anyone who lives in Paradise Lane or Spinney Lane, who may have seen someone walking towards Pytchley Road at the time. Contact police on: 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

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story, whether ordinary, shocking, sad or funny (or all those things, or none!) into an inky poem with its own drawing – visitors will be able to take a copy of the work away with them. Throughout her residency, Sophie will be talking, walking and working with dog walkers, anglers, twitchers, volunteers and all who use the enduring areas of the ancient Rockingham Forest in Corby, with the aim of creating a publication; a tourist guide with a twist, ARTWORKS IN THE WOODS: Visitors are able to take away with them Sophie’s drawings, illustrating their tales.

FOREST DEN: Sophie Herxheimer is talking to local people about the woodlands, as well as transforming their stories into artworks to be included in a forthcoming guide. containing emotional maps and personal stories, alongside the reality with its trees and pathways. Sophie’s residency is the result of a collaboration between Fermynwoods Contemporary Art, Corby’s Woodlands Friends Groups, Corby Community Arts and Corby Borough Council. The project has been funded by Arts Council England through Grants for the Arts and Northamptonshire County Council.

A MAN aged 55 was assaulted by two teenagers as he walked along Whitworth Avenue, Corby, on Wednesday July 30, between 11am and 12noon. The two assailants caused minor facial injuries to their victim. Both were white, aged 15 to 16, of average build and height. One had short brown hair, the other short blonde hair. Call police on: 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously: 0800 555 111.

Facing drugs charge

A KETTERING man has been has been charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug. Glenn Cheetham (36) was arrested on May 1 after he was found with more than 53 grams of cocaine in his car. He will appear at Kettering Magistrates’ Court on August 27.

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Swimmers: stay away from locks POLICE are urging people not to swim in rivers or locks, or tamper with safety equipment, such as emergency lifebelts, supplied by the Environment Agency. The warning comes after officers in East Northants attended the locks near Higham Ferrers on Thursday August 7, where up to 40 children were enjoying the sunshine, with a large number swimming in the river near the locks. As the police arrived, many of the children ran off, but officers did speak to some and took their details. Their parents and guardians are now being contacted. Sergeant Andy Maher, from the East Northants Safer Community Team, said: “It was clear to the officers that the emergency lifebelt had been used.

If this was used in an emergency then that’s fine, but if people have been playing with them then other people’s lives could be put at risk. “Swimming is prohibited in these areas and I urge parents, carers and guardians of children to question them if they come home with wet clothes to establish what they have been up to. “The Environment Agency and Northamptonshire Police can patrol these sites to ensure the safety equipment is present and educate people who are swimming in the area and using this equipment.” Two life rings near the locks at Higham were destroyed by fire this summer and police would still like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed these incidents.

Millions of steps to good health

WITH just a few weeks to go before a Twenty Million Steps weekend initiative (September 5-7), Northamptonshire County Council is giving residents top ten reasons to get walking. The Twenty Million Steps project will challenge local people to go for a walk during the weekend. The council will be counting everyone’s steps until the county as a whole reaches the target of 20,000,000 steps. The challenge has been issued in response to recent statistics that show Northamptonshire to be the nation’s fifth fattest county. The top ten reasons to go for a walk are 1: It’s free! 2: Walking can be done almost anywhere. 3: There’s no need for Lycra or many problems caused by inconsider- other special clothes. 4: People ate parking at school drop-off and col- can start off as slowly as they lection times. Parents block residents’ need to. 5:Walking is sociable – a driveways, park on junctions, park on the pavements and cover dropped kerbs. It’s not only a huge problem for the people who live in these streets, but also for people walking with buggies or DESPITE changes across using mobility scooters, and there’s a the county, Nene Valley real risk that emergency services would Community Action group reports it is continuing to be hindered as well. “The police have worked tirelessly to offer support services to address this, by being present near the voluntary and community school and issuing fines and warnings, sector organisations in East and but once they move on, the problem Northamptonshire Wellingborough. comes back. The group’s trustees have “Residents were given the cones and it will only take them a minute every confirmed their intention to morning and afternoon to put them fulfil their charitable aims, out. It should make a real difference. which include the support of The school is supportive and sent a local communities. Services include advice message to parents letting them know and information, training what we’re doing.”

Residents tackle school parking PEOPLE living near Redwell School in Wellingborough put out traffic cones at the end of last term in a bid to end inconsiderate parking blocking the streets. Residents of Churchill Avenue and Blaydon Walk have been given two cones each to put out to protect access to and from their properties. The cones should also assist the emergency services and make the area safer for pedestrians. Wellingborough Council worked with the police to find a solution after high levels of complaints were received about the parking problems near the school. Councillor Malcolm Waters, a borough councillor and county councillor, agreed to purchase 70 traffic cones out of his county council empowerment fund and they were distributed to residents affected. Cllr Waters said: “There have been so

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chance to spend time with family or friends. 6: You can walk alone as an opportunity for some time out and space from a busy lifestyle. 7: Walking is a cheaper and more environmentally-friendly way of getting from A to B. 8: Walking and staying active has real health benefits including maintaining a healthy weight, reducing blood pressure, building healthy muscles and bones, improving balance, increasing good cholesterol and reducing the risk of falls. 9: Being more active also reduces the risk by 20-50 per cent of getting serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. 10: People who stay active get less stressed, sleep better, feel better and have a 30 per cent lower chance of getting depressed.

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opportunities and networking events. Stephen Thornton, chairman of Nene Valley Community Action, said: “It is important that we continue to be visable to local volunteeer community service groups and I know that staff will do their very best to support.” Contact Nene Valley Community Action on: 01933 396382 or email: info@nvca.org. uk Or visit the website: www. nvca.org.uk

Northamptonshire County Councillor Robin Brown, cabinet member for public health and wellbeing, said: “We’re giving people ten reasons to get walking but the overall reason is very simple – going for a walk makes you feel healthier and happier. “If we achieve the goal of 20 million steps during the weekend of September 5-7, it will be something everyone can be proud of. Plus, going for a walk is a great way to pass the time. It helps people feel less stressed, it’s an opportunity to spend time with family or friends, it’s a chance to get some fresh air and it’s free to take part. “For many of us, going for a walk is as simple as putting on a pair of shoes and stepping outside – so let’s get walking and work together to reach 20 million steps.” To take part in the Twenty Million Steps weekend, people can go for a walk wherever they choose – walking distances can then be logged in three ways: * Submitting a form available at the council’s country parks * Using one of the Twenty Million Steps treadmills based in selected town centres * Using the MapMyWalk app on their smartphone To find out more about the county county’s Twenty Million Steps initiative and how to take part, visit: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/20 millionsteps Or follow @Northants2020 on Twitter and Instagram.

Hospital buys £1m scanner A NEW million-pound scanning machine has been purchased by Kettering General Hospital (KGH). The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner improves care for the 12,500 local people who need such scans each year. The existing MRI department is now being extended to accommodate the new scanner which is set to be installed and be up and running for patients by November. MRI scanners use powerful magnets to take extremely detailed digital pictures of the inside of the human body. They are used to diagnose a wide variety of medical conditions including cancers, stroke and damage to soft tissues and joints – eg. sporting injuries or longterm chronic problems.

The hospital currently has one MRI scanner of its own and hires a mobile scanner to fulfil the rest of its workload. KGH consultant radiologist Grace Goh said: “Modern scanners are constantly being improved so the new machine will enable us to take better pictures and also provide the scans in new ways that improve the patient experience. “The newer scanners are faster, sharper and clearer, they take more pictures and have improved software programmes for making sense of the information they record. “For clinicians, it means that, in some cases, we may be able to identify problems – such as stroke or cancer – at an earlier stage. “It will also mean that – for

Childhood on display

A NEW family-friendly exhibition has opened in Kettering’s Manor House Museum and promises to take you back to your own childhood. ‘When I was Young…’ explores childhood memories through themes of playtime, childcare, early learning and clothing. The free exhibition runs until Saturday September 6 and includes a 100-year-old woolly mammoth, to the original 1986 Nintendo Entertainment System! There is also a giant ‘Connect Four’ game, a toy box and lots of activities to be enjoyed by all. Councillor Jan Smith, Ketter-

ing Borough Council’s portfolio holder for community and culture, said: “This is a great, funfilled, interactive exhibition. “While you can enjoy the charming exhibition and look at the various toys and games on display, you can also play with the toys and games on offer!”

the first time – we can do full body scans which in some cases will mean less of a need for other scans, such as x-rays, and repeat visits to the hospital.” Radiology manager Tracy Reid said: “The MRI scan experience for patients involves lying still inside a tube while the pictures are taken. “Some people can find this claustrophobic but the new scanner has a wider bore and special lighting system that will make this feel much more comfortable and less restrictive.” The second MRI scanner will be located alongside the existing one in a purpose-built extension close to the main reception at the hospital. Building works involve establishing a small compound between the A&E department and main reception. Access for ambulances will be maintained and pick-up and drop-off points for patients near the main reception will continue to be in use. A traffic marshal will ensure vehicle flow is maintained. Pedestrian access to the front of the hospital will not be affected. The new suite will include a bigger waiting area for patients attending for a scan, with toilet facilities and a private pre-scan interview room – better facilities than the mobile unit currently based at Nene Park Outpatients Department. Long-term, the hospital will save money as the mobile scanner costs nearly £500,000 per year to rent.

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Birthday Bob says there ain’t nothing like a dame!

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IF you are planning a special treat for a 70th birthday, you might think in terms of a luxurious holiday, a sumptuous dinner, or even an exciting bungee jump! But for Bob O’Dell of Raunds, the arrival of ‘The Big 7-0’ will be marked in a much more theatrical way. With a little help from his friends – brothers Steve and Alan Lack – he has set up a brand new amateur dramatics group in Raunds, with the aim of putting on a birthday pantomime! And now the trio are calling for performers to join them in their quest. Steve told Extra Local: “It’s a fairly unusual reason to form the group and we hope to drum up some interest as we start to recruit members. Bob will be 70 in January and instead of a party or round-the-world cruise he wants to put on a pantomime, so he has asked Alan and myself to help. “For many years we have all been involved in several different amateur dramatics groups and Bob used to be the resident dame when Raunds MADS used put on a panto each year. They, sadly, have fallen by the wayside and so it has been several years since Raunds had its own panto. “We have been really lucky that a local venue (The Snooks) has given us the space to rehearse and perform free of charge and we are now looking to see if we can find a cast. “We will be performing Cinderella, which has been written by myself and has won a NODA (National Operatic and Drama Association) award for

TWO men were arrested and released on police bail pending further inquiries, in connection with an incident in which a man was assaulted in Carrington Street, Kettering. The assault happened on Sunday July 27, between 1.45am and 2.15am. A 40-year-old man was attacked by a group of between two and five people. Police have already spoken to a number of witnesses, but are urging anyone else who has any information to contact them on: 101. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers, on: 0800 555 111.

Knees up!

A GOOD old Cockney Knees Up at Rushden Bowling Club last month raised £1,000 for local people in need. The Swivel Club drew a 200plus crowd. The next event is on September 27 when the Jets will be on stage performing their Legends show. Tickets £10: www.swivelclub.com

Accident sparks appeal for witnesses

POLICE are hoping to speak to witnesses following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Kettering. A man was crossing Havelock Street in Kettering sometime between 2pm and 2.30pm on Monday August 11, when he was involved in a collision with a red car.

The incident left the man needing medical treatment. Officers investigating the case would like to speak to anyone who saw the incident, or who has any information about it. Call Northamptonshire Police’s Drivewatch Hotline on: 0800 174615.

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BIRTHDAY DATE: Alan Lack (left) and Bob O’Dell dress to impress and to advertise their forthcoming production. Do you want to join the cast? best panto in our region. The script has a ‘Mamma Mia’ twist in that all the songs are by Abba that we have rewritten to fit into the plot. “We have called the group Raunds Community Players as once we are established we want to donate any profits back into the local community, thus supporting worthy causes.” Steve, Alan and Bob are holding auditions for the new Raunds Community Players group on Sunday August 24 at 2pm and Tuesday August 26 at 7.45pm. Rehearsals for the December 10-13 panto will be on Tuesdays, starting on September 2, 7.45-10pm and on Sundays from October, 2-5pm.

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For more details, contact Steve Lack on: 01933 624310 or email: steve_lack@btopenworld.com The group is also on Facebook – Raunds Community Players. Steve added: “Anyone wishing to be part of this new venture will be made most welcome. There is a lower age limit of 16, (you will need to be 16 years old by the show dates, December 10-13) and no upper age limit. We would particularly welcome men, no previous acting experience necessary but would be useful. “Panto is great fun to be part of; we will endeavour to make your experience an enjoyable one!”

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LEGOLAND Windsor 2 night stay B&B • 2 day pass to Legoland Normal Price £392.81 Now £186.00 Family of 4 Calling all little explorers it’s time for a visit to LEGOLAND Windsor. Back open, bigger and better than 2013 with the all new Pirate Shores play area, be one of the first back through the gates into this family attraction like no other. • Late checkout • Kids eat free when dining with their parents in the Beaumont Restaurant • Full Kids Club in school holidays featuring the Beaumont Bear • Enjoy the Games Room, Arts & crafts room. • Explore the nature trail • Leisure facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, squash court and all-weather tennis courts with 40 acres of space for the kids to enjoy. “We stayed here with our grandchildren and it was fantastic lovely room very smart and clean on ground floor lovely gardens big pool we all loved it food was very nice and kids eat free if 12 and under at evening meal hotel is fantastic real first class very friendly staff we played tennis which was free and walk the large garden yes I will be back some reviews I read where not good they must of been very unlucky I could not fault any thing yes it was not cheap but you get what you pay for a really nice stay in a very nice hotel in lovely grounds.”

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Cobblers support charity RUSHDEN-based children’s charity, Spurgeons, has been offered support by Northampton Town Football Club. The Cobblers have chosen Spurgeons as one of the official charities they will be supporting for the 2014/15 football season. The football club will make FOOTBALLING SUPPORT: Northampton Town Football Club players (captain Lee Collins and Darren Carter) with children, families and staff from a Spurgeons children’s centre.

much-needed donations to Spurgeons through the fundraising schemes it holds throughout the year. Spurgeons will also be able to take part in a bucket collection at the club’s stadium during the season to collect vital funds for its work. The national charity, which has its head office on Wellingborough Road in Rushden, works across the country and currently delivers around 100 projects to support children, young people and their families.

Have your say on village’s planning THERE are just a few more days for people to have their say on a proposed village development plan. People have until the end of this month to comment on the Earls Barton neighbourhood plan, which was submitted to the Wellingborough council at the end of June. Following a legal check that made sure it complies with relevant legislation, it’s now available for comment until 12noon, Friday August 29. Neighbourhood plans were introduced under the Localism Act as a new way to help local communities influence the planning of the area they live and work in. If a plan is prepared and agreed by the community it becomes part of

the development plan for the neighbourhood and is used in the determination of planning applications. The Earls Barton plan sets out a framework for the future of the village, including new housing, local employment, transport, leisure, health and education facilities, and the protection of historically important buildings. Cllr Robert Gough, ward councillor for Earls Barton and chairman of the neighbourhood plan project group, said: “This plan is the result of a lot of hard work by the people of Earls Barton to give local residents a real say in planning matters that affect them. “We’ve identified future hous-

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ing needs to ensure we support the growth of the village in a way that makes sure that important services and infrastructure are not overstretched. It guides how development should be delivered according to the wishes of the community. “It’s been a long and very thorough process, supported by the parish council and involving the people that live and work in the village. By submitting the plan we’re nearing the end of this process. “What we need to do now is make sure that everyone who is affected by the plan is aware of it and has the opportunity to comment.” Once the publicity period has finished at the end of the

month, the plan will go to an independent examination. If it passes the examination, a referendum will be organised to give the community the final say. People living in the village who are registered to vote in local elections would be able to vote in the referendum, and if more than 50 per cent of those voting support the plan then it will come into force. Once a neighbourhood plan is in force, it carries real legal weight. Decision-makers will be obliged, by law, to take what it says into account when they consider proposals for development in the neighbourhood. To comment on the Earls Barton neighbourhood plan, visit: www.wellingborough.gov.uk

The charity has also recently won contracts with Northamptonshire County Council to run 15 children’s centres in Northamptonshire from September 1, including centres in Rushden, Irthlingborough, Higham Ferrers, Raunds, Thrapston and Oundle. Jon Hedges, fundraising manager for Spurgeons, said: “We are delighted that the Cobblers have so generously decided to support Spurgeons as one of their chosen charities this season and we are looking forward to working closely with the club.”

Sainsbury’s burgled

BURGLARS broke into Sainsbury’s in the High Street, Burton Latimer, on Wednesday July 30, sometime between midnight and 4am. The offenders got in via the roof and stole cash. They also attempted to break into the cigarette kiosk but were unsuccessful. Police believe two white men were involved in the incident. One was dressed in dark clothes, the other was wearing a lightcoloured hooded top. Both had their heads and faces covered and the one wearing the light coloured top was carrying a ladder. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact police on: 101 or to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.

Looking After Your Pet in its Corby Extra Newspaper Twilight Years July 2014

Whilst cats and dogs age much quicker than humans, many of the same processes occur within their bodies as ours such as stiff joints, weight gain from lack of exercise or even weight loss from loss of appetite. Just like us as they reach their senior years they also become more prone to more serious conditions and diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and many forms of cancer. Many such illnesses can be hard to spot from simply observing your pet, as animals are instinctively good at hiding things and never more so than when they are under the weather. As pack animals their place in the hierarchy is key, and so the first sign of weakness is the last thing they want to show, even today as part of your families “pack”. How Do We Diagnose What We Can’t See? By doing blood and urine tests veterinary staff can look at what our pets aren’t or can’t tell us, enabling us to make accurate diagnoses and prescribe the best course of care for your furry member of the pack. It is due to this that we recommend our Pet MOT annually as part of your pet’s preventative care from the age of 5 for cats or 5-7 for dogs (dependant on their breed weight). Early detection of many common diseases means that your pet can get the treatment they need before they become acute. Just as with humans the sooner a condition is diagnosed, usually the better the outlook. What Is A Pet MOT? A Pet MOT is quick and non intrusive, and comprises of a general health check, as well as a blood test and a urine test, both with full analysis. Here at Best Friends Veterinary Group/VetSavers, we believe so strongly in the importance and benefits of senior pets having Pet MOTs, that we have heavily discounted the cost to our clients to only £27.50. What If My Pet Has A Lifelong Condition? In most cases, once a condition has been diagnosed,

your Vet will recommend an ongoing treatment plan that will involve your pet being on lifelong medication. Again, just like humans, no cat or dog is exactly the same and so dosage rates have to be monitored and adjusted. This is done through simple blood testing and will need to be done for an initial dosage, then at regular intervals as your pet ages and the condition remains. Initial intervals may be as regular as every two weeks, decreasing to once or twice a year, however this will be governed by the drug prescribed - your Vet will be able to advise you on an estimated frequency. Remember your pet ages much faster than we do, so whilst a six monthly monitoring test may seem very frequent to us, that is the equivalent to only once every three and a half years for you cat. The really good news though is that even with lifelong conditions such as diabetes, most pets can live normal lives and enjoy many more playful years with you while they receive regular medication and monitoring. If you have any concerns about your pet aging or in general please speak to your Vet today.

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Moving home with your pet How to make the big move without stressing your furry friend. Some say that moving house is one of the most stressful life events. But, while it can be hard enough for us humans, just imagine how difficult it is for our pets, who can’t understand why all these changes are taking place. A new home means new territory, new smells and maybe new ‘pet-neighbours’. All of this can be unsettling for an animal. You also need to consider how your pet will cope with the journey from one property to another. PDSA senior vet Elaine Pendlebury said: “Worrying about an anxious pet who is struggling to settle into a new environment can really take the shine out of enjoying your new home. Elaine said in order to do this it is important to consider your pet’s personality – nervous, fretful animals who respond badly to strange scents and noises may actually benefit from staying in a boarding kennel during the move. If this sounds like your pet, ensure their vaccinations are up to date prior to the move and give yourself enough time to find a cattery or kennel you like and trust. Knowing your furry friend

“It’s a Jungle out there! Parasites are clever things, and your pet is likely to face them many times per year. The question is though, “which will win” the battle. If your pet is protected with the right products then they’ll likely be fine, but if not then they could become victims of parasitism leading to other clinical problems. Not only that but do you know that some parasites that live in/on your pet can be contracted by humans. For example the Roundworm. You could accidently swallow their eggs and it can cause some serious health problems. So, protection benefits both you and your pet. There are many different parasites that can be picked up by your pet and will vary depending on the following: • Species of pet • Age • Lifestyle and living environment • Travelling • Any on-going health problems. For example, a dog that attends walking clubs, goes outside a lot, interacts with multiple other species has more of a risk than one that stays at home and only goes out in the back garden. Likewise, a cat that is almost constantly outside roaming the neighbourhood and hunts regular will likely contract more parasites compared to a house cat. What is a Parasite? “An organism that grows, feeds, and is sheltered on or in a different organism while contributing

nothing to the survival of its host” Each parasite has a most common route of infection, a unique lifecycle and ‘preferred host(s).’ We recommend looking on a very useful website called “It’s a Jungle (www.itsajungle.co.uk),” to find out the numerous parasites you pet can get. This site has amazing pictures, videos and interactive sections for you to learn about them all. *Just pick a parasite and learn all about it* How can I Protect my Pet? Unfortunately there is no “magic bullet” when it comes to the treatment of parasites; no single product will cover your pet against everything. As such there is a multitude of products you can use, usually in conjunction with each other, to ensure effective protection. Alongside environmental management we recommend the following (based on Dogs and Cats)… • For tapeworms using Drontal or Milbemax tablets every 3 months, dosing suitable to the weight of your pet. • Skin parasites and other worms using Advocate vials applied once a month, suitable to the weight of your pet. For exotics, birds and small fury’s there are other things to consider so please call us for advice. Whether you are a client of Northlands or not we will happily give you more advice if you need it. Please call 01536 485543 and ask to speak to me or a clinical member of staff.

is being well looked after in a pleasant environment will give you one less thing to worry about during the difficult time. If boarding does not seem like a suitable solution there are plenty of things you can do to help your pet settle in quickly. Elaine added: “Familiar smells and scents play a pivotal role in helping your pet feel safe and relaxed at home. “Taking steps to introduce some of these odours into your new house prior to your fourlegged friend’s arrival will help your pet settle more quickly.” Here are some simple tips to follow: · Leading up to the day of the move gradually move your pet’s food bowls, toys and beds into one room. This will mean on moving day they should be happy to remain in one secure room for a number of hours. This will help keep them away from accidents, unfamiliar people and strange noises and stop them from escaping. · Do not feed pets close to travelling time as this could cause travel sickness. Small portions of their usual food throughout the day will help to keep your pet occupied and be gentler on their tummy if they are feeling anxious. · When you arrive at the new

house, place some of your pet’s toys and bedding into one room with a piece of clothing that smells of you and spend some calm time with them to help them settle. · Ensure your house is secure before letting them out. In addition, dogs could be walked around the house on a lead and let into the garden once it has been secured. But cats should be kept indoors for a few weeks to help them become familiar with the house and surrounding area – walking them in the garden using a small harness and lead can also be useful. · Your vet may recommend a pheromone diffuser which can help your pet feel more relaxed. Pheromones are natural scents that are undetectable to humans, but can help keep your pet calm. · Ensure your pets are microchipped and remember to let the microchip company know about your new address. Microchipping will greatly increase the chances of finding pets should they escape during the move. 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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STUART & NATALIE 06.00 – 10.00 Heart Breakfast with Stuart & Natalie Join Stuart & Natalie each weekday morning from 6 for more music variety across Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. They'll have all the latest news, traﬃc and travel, weather and more fun in the morning. 10.00 – 13.00 Toby Anstis Join Toby Anstis each weekday morning from 10 for more music variety, more chances to win and the latest news every hour for Northants! It's the perfect soundtrack to your mornings. 13.00 – 16.00 Nick Snaith Join Nick Snaith each afternoon from 1 for more music variety, plus there's a chance to guess the year on the Time Tunnel at 2pm, and news every hour for Northants. Make sure you're tuned in from 1pm. 16.00 – 19.00 Matt Jarvis Matt is the man to get you home on time after a long day, with just the best music. He'll have all the latest traﬃc and travel news for Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough every 20 minutes and local news on the hour. Make sure you're listening when you jump in the car!

The video for “A Place With No Name”, the new single by Michael Jackson, has become the ﬁrst video to ever premiere on twitter! Taken from the album Xscape – a collection of songs covering over 30 years of his music that has previously been unreleased. If you go to heart.co.uk you can see the video, which comprises footage from the ‘ In The Closet’ from the ‘Dangerous’ album, released in 1992. It starts on a beach with crashing waves and then moves to a desert where scenes of a woman and man dancing are interspersed with Michael dancing. The video also features out-takes and behind-the-scenes footage. As soon as the video was released on twitter, it screened simultaneously on a huge screen in Times Square in New York. Twitter was also the place where world leaders joined with stars of stage and screen to pay tribute to Robin Williams, who died last week, but not before members of his immediate family expressed their heartache at the loss. Robin’s wife Susan Schneider said: "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken." This was also reiterated by his publicist who stated: “He has been battling severe depression of late. “This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very diﬃcult time.” His daughter Zelda Williams posted a beautiful extract from the French poet Antoine de Saint-Exupery's 'El Principito': "You - you alone will have the stars as

19.00 – 22.00 Roberto Roberto is our new man in the evenings. He'll be playing all your favourite songs and chatting about your day, and giving you the chance to win. It's the perfect way to relax after a busy day. 22.00 – 01.00 The Late Show with Jenny Francis The Late Show on Heart is packed full of cool, relaxing songs to ease you through to the end of the day. It's the perfect soundtrack as you head to bed.

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no one else has them... In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. "And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night... You - only you - will have stars that can laugh." She also added her own personal touch: "I love you. I miss you. I'll try to keep looking up." His on screen daughter in 'Mrs Doubtfire' Mara Wilson who played little Natalie Hillard has been deeply touched and saddened by the recent events. At heart.co.uk you can see the tributes made to the Oscar winning Actor from Barack Obama, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and many more. Finally, Heart is proud to be supporting the Marie Curie 'Walk Ten' at Boughton House in Northamptonshire on Saturday September 13th and we'd love you to join us on the night! We'll be taking a 10k walk through the magnificent woodlands, grand avenues and beautiful landscaped gardens of Boughton House before settling down with a picnic to enjoy some live music, entertainment and spectacular fireworks at 10pm. The fireworks coincide with the time many Marie Curie Nurses start their night shift, providing care to people with terminal illnesses and their families in their own homes. And the great news is that Boughton House welcomes Dogs, so you can walk with your four-legged friend if you'd like! We’re asking each walker to aim to raise £60, which pays for three hours of care. If you’d like to join us, then register right now at heart.co.uk and we’ll see you there!

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. 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 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

SWINGING THE PARTY: Northamptonshire’s ten-piece band, Jive Honey, will be taking soul, funk, pop and rock to Gretton on August Bank holiday Sunday. Get ready to dance! DO you like good music? Sweet soul music? If the answer’s Yes, go to the Jive Honey gig, part of the Gretton Music Festival, this August Bank Holiday weekend. The ten-piece band, with vocals, horn and rhythm sections, play a wide range of soul and funk and also pop and rock to get everyone in the room dancing. Cover versions of some of the greatest artistes of all time are on the play-list – expect to hear top tunes from James Brown, Elvis, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson/The Jackson Five, Chaka Khan, Jackie Wilson, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and songs that featured in the films/shows The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. Gretton Music Festival, taking place from Friday August 22 to Monday 25th, is Northamptonshire’s biggest community-based music festival. Now in its fifth year, the festival’s overall sponsor is Seaton’s Solicitors. For more details, visit: www.grettonmusicfestival.com

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Mondays (11am) New Absolute Beginners line dance class, every Monday morning from 11.00 am until 12.00pm at Earls Barton Working Men’s Club,Queen street, Earls Barton. £4 pay as you go. Contact Karen for more details on 07941762416 or karendance@hotmail.co.uk EVENTS Every weekend between 1 March and 26 October, 2014 A tour of Lyveden’s Elizabethan garden. Discover the fascinating history and mysteries of Sir Thomas Tresham’s New Bield. The tour is over grass and rough ground with no path. The tour takes place every weekend between 1 March and 26 October. Free event (normal admission charges apply) Please see the main property page for open and closed days. 2pm 3:30 pm Normal Admission Charges Apply; there is no extra charge for the tour. Meet at Visitor reception Children will be very welcome More Information: 01832 205158, lyveden@nationaltrust.org.uk Lyveden New Bield near Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 5AT Sundays: Rushden’s Whitefriars Church runs ‘Stepping Out’ events for the wider community on the second Sunday of the month, instead of a single church service. These include Kidz Klub (Whitefriars Junior School, 10.15am), the ‘Silver Service’ church service (with traditional hymns at the Bridge Community Office at Whitefriars, 10.30am); the Books ‘n’ More Reading Group (at the Arabica Coffee House from 10.30am); and Handy Helpers (practical help in the community). Further details from Philip and Denise Evans: 01933 316834. Find out more about church activities, here: www.whitefriar schurch.org.uk Monday 28 July 2014 to Friday 29 August 2014 Ultimate Activity Camps at Moulton School and Science College. Children aged 4-14 will enjoy

over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by inspiring staff at amazing locations. Ultimate Activity Camps are the perfect holiday activity option, and with great discounts if you book early they offer great value for money. Book by the day or week and you can use childcare vouchers to pay too! For peace of mind, Ultimate camps are Ofsted registered and all our staff are CRB/DBS checked and qualified teachers or instructors. October Half Term - Easter Holiday Summer Holidays Camps run from Monday to Friday, 8.30 - 17.15. Alternatively you can also purchase an extended day pass for an additional £4, dropping off from 8.00 and collecting until 18.00. Daily rate £39 and weekly rate £184. We currently have a fantastic Summer Saver offer of £35 per day and £164 per week (ends 17th of June) Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 7SD Friday 22 August to Monday 25 August Festival bands confirmed ORGANISERS of the ever-popular Gretton Music Festival – taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday August 22 to Monday 25th – have announced top acts have been confirmed to appear. They are: Stevie Jones and The Wildfires -– Friday 22nd, 8pm at The Blue Bell. Free entry to see this Northants singer/ songwriter, who also performs powerful vocal covers of Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Rod Stewart. Nick Pynn and Kate Daisy Grant – Saturday 23rd, 7.30pm at Gretton Village Hall. Folk masterpieces and emotive, quirky pop songs performed on toy and even homemade instruments. Tickets are available from Gretton Post Office and cost £10 (£8 concessions). Point-Blank – Saturday 23rd, 8pm at Gretton Sports Club. This five-piece band performs classics from the 50s through to modern-day anthems. Sing-a-long party tunes plus the latest rock and pop infused dance floorfillers are guaranteed to see all ages boogie on down! Free admission. Jive Honey: Hand Clappin’ Foot Stompin’ Funky Butts Live! – Sunday 24th, 7.30pm Gretton Village Hall. A ten-piece soul band, with vocals, horn and rhythm section. Playing a mix of soul classics from Stax and Motown 60s through to the very best of today’s tunes. Not to be missed (and definitely not to be confused with similarlynamed 80s cover act Jive Bunny). Tickets cost £10 and are available from Gretton Post Office. Other confirmed performances for Saturday August 23 include Fabulous French at Lydia’s Coffee Shop at 11am, a fun event aimed at junior members of the audience; Market Harborough Ukulele Group, also at Lydia’s, 11.30am; and Millstone Grit, 12noon on the village green, an all-male vocal group singing an eclectic mix of sea shanties, vintage pop and folk songs. For further details, visit the Gretton Music Festival website: www.grettonmusicfestival.com

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EXTRA Time - What’s On in Northamptonshire - get out and enjoy yourselves there is something for everyone. Friday 22 August to Saturday 30 August Bringing history home. Following the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, the Corby Heritage Centre is highlighting another important date. Corby Borough Council wanted to bring history home by marking the anniversary of D-Day during World War II: so the latest exhibition at the Corby Heritage Centre looks back on some of Corby’s memories from that time. When World War II began, Corby was still a town in its infancy. In 1934, it witnessed new housing estates for its workforce, a new cinema in 1936, a recreation club and grounds and designation as a district council in 1939 – the eve of WWII. The latest exhibition at the Corby Heritage Centre, which runs until Saturday August 30, highlights Corby’s war preparations and a heroic dog on Stephenson Way. It also features the PLUTO story (Pipe Line Under The Ocean) as the Corby steel works and those who worked there made a notable contribution to the World War II effort by manufacturing the steel tubes used in Operation Pluto to supply fuel to Allied forces on the European continent. The Corby Heritage Centre is open Monday to Friday from 1pm-4pm and on Saturdays 11am- 2pm (excluding bank holidays). Gretton Monthly Lunches . Gretton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly lunch on Tuesday 1st July from 12.30pm at 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. Saturday 15 November Wondertours Community Transport serving North Northamptonshire are running two Christmas excursions this year. On Saturday 15th November Derby is the destination now a top regional centre boasting the superb Westfields Shopping complex with all the shops you need and a fabtastic food mall. The Eagle indoor market is the biggest in the Country with a big variety of stalls offering bargains galore. The Cathedral Quarter is a nice area to visit and there is a splendid choice of cafe bars and restaurants to choose from. Fare only £13.50. Then on Saturday 6th December The German Christmas Market at Birmingham is the second seasonal trip will stalls all around the City. Birmingham also offers the Bullring Shopping Centre,canalside walks and the heritage building trail. There is a great mix of venues for refreshments. Fare only £13.50. Information Folders and maps will be provided to ensure you make the most of your days out with Wondertours. Pick up

points for these Christamas excursions are Weldon Gretton Corby-Old village and town centre-and Kettering Telford Lodge. To book please call pr text David Fursdon organiser on 07790 197220. Wondertours are arranged voluntary and not for profit since 1972. Regular and new passengers welcome onboard. Saturday 23 Aug 2014 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and raucous travelling players. Picnic with family and friends in the magical surroundings of some of the UK and Ireland’s most stunning open-air venues for the perfect evening of theatre under the stars. Please see our website for further details. KIRBY HALL. Deene, Corby, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire NN17 3EN Contact telephone: (01536) 203230 Call to check latest times or cancellations. www.chapterhouse.org Friday 22 August - Sunday 24 August Hollywood comes To Stanwick Lakes. A massive 40 square metre cinema screen is set to light up the great outdoors as ‘MOVIES UNDER THE STARS’ present a mini season of 80’s blockbusters at Stanwick Lakes. Simon Hopkins, projectionist with the Centre Screen scheme in Northants, has set up the screenings for the August Bank Holiday weekend, and include RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (PG), DIRTY DANCING (12) and TOP GUN (12). Mr Hopkins said “Everybody likes a good movie, but it really is a whole new fun experience to watch together in the open air. The new big inflatable screens and quality of projection means events like these are becoming massively popular all over the UK and having attended events elsewhere, I thought I’d present them myself near my own home. Stanwick Lakes has the perfect location with an outdoor theatre overlooking the lake. The three films are all hugely enjoyable and of course we’ll be encouraging certain joining-in elements like the Dirty Dancing audience to be on their feet or Top Gun’s fans to sing with the classic ‘You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling’ scene! Obviously we’ll also be hoping for dry weather but a shower doesn’t stop the show!”. The films will be projected in HD with 1500 watts of sound from four speakers. The theatre opens from 6.30pm with the films beginning after sunset around 8.45pm. Stanwick Lakes has also waived the usual parking fee for the audience. Top Gun & Dirty Dancing have scenes unsuitable for under 12’s. Tickets are £7.50 (£5 for under 15’s) Stanwick Lakes Tel: 01933 625522 (10am-5pm). Details and online sale links: www.facebook.com/stanwickoutdoorfilm. OUTDOOR FILMS: Recommended to bring along: • Fold-away chair or garden blanket

August 11th – 16th. The Taming of the Shrew – Aug 18-23. Alice in Wonderland The Stamford Shakespeare Company present an annual season of plays in June, July and August at Rutland Open Air Theatre in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall, Little Casterton PE9 4BH, just off the A1, two miles north of Stamford. A stage set in an enchanting glade, a company of fine actors, stunning sets and gorgeous costumes, the magic of Tolethorpe begins the moment you take your seat on a warm summer evening in one of Europe’s finest open air theatres. Comfortably seated and protected from occasional summer showers, beneath a permanent all-weather canopy it’s the perfect setting to enjoy the works of the world’s greatest playwright. Enjoy all the comfort of an indoor theatre with the charm of an open air setting in what everyone calls the complete Tolethorpe Experience. Rutland Open Air Theatre. Tolethorpe, Stamford. PE9 4BH. Tel: 01780756133. BOX OFFICE: 01780 756133

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Sunday 24 Aug 2014 Please support our Gretton Music Festival charity fundraiser for the Travers Foundation @7.30pm see http://www.grettonmusicfestival.com/jive-honey. html. We recently helped Chris Southwell by donating half the money he needed to achieve his goal of being able to get to the Special Olympics next year in Los Angeles, read the Rutland Mercury article here http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/ news/local/oakham-man-chris-getssponsorship-for-special-olympicsdream-1-6199581 Help us to help more people like Chris. Tickets just £10 from Gretton Post Office. Monday 25 Aug 2014 Mad Mile Car Boot Sale - Bank Holiday Monday Held in a large spacious field in Wellingborough which makes it the perfect setting to sell any unwanted Items! Bring the family, walk the dog, enjoy the refreshments available on site. Donations to the Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Refreshments & Toilets on site Gates open at 6.30am Sellers - Cars £5, Small Vans £7, Large Vans £10 (no advance bookings, simply turn up on the day) Public Car Park - £1. Hardwick / Sywell Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 6BS Monday 25 Aug 2014 Open day for Knuston Hall college. Adult residential college Knuston Hall will open its doors on Bank Holiday Monday for its annual open day. It offers a chance for people to find out more about the courses and services on offer and to look around the stunning grade two listed hall and its grounds. Visitors will be able to enjoy live music, craft demonstrations, balloon art, woodcarving displays and a range of stalls and attractions. There will also be a hog roast, a pudding club, a bar and a selection of homemade refreshments. The event will take place between 11am and 4pm on Monday, August 25, and there is free entry and parking. Knuston Hall is located between Rushden and Irchester – NN29 7EU. www.knustonhall.org.uk Tuesday 2 September 2014 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. This is the first lunch to be served following a break for the summer so do please remember the kitchen is open again. Proceeds of the event are in support of the village hall repair fund. The organisers welcome residents,ramblers,cyclists and anyone passing through the vil-

lage to attend. Thank you for your continued support everyone. Further details from Liz Watt telephone 01536 772328. Do then join us on 2nd September for a nice social get together over a great value lunch here in Gretton. Saturday 6 September 2014 Sywell Village Market Village market with local products made by villagers . The remaining markets this year will be on the 1st Saturday in the month on 6th September, 9.30-11.30 and 6th December, Christmas Market, 104pm. 9.30am-11.30am Free entry Refreshments available Local bacon,sausages, crafts, plants, jams and chutney. There may be a selection of home grown produce available. Sywell Village Hall Northamptonshire NN6 0BN Contact telephone: 07803 780473

Saturday 6 September 2014 Car boot - table top sale sell your unwanted items at a car boot or table top sale. £6 pitch/table - it is essential to book through Richard on 07887617978 (set up from 8am) All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Saturday 6 September 2014 and Sunday 7 September 2014 KOS Musical Theatre Company Craft & Gift Festival KOS Musical Theatre Company is holding its 19th Annual Craft and Gift Festival in the beautiful grounds of Cranford Hall, Nr Kettering just off the A14. (East bound Jnc 10 West Bound Jnc 11). This is a high quality event for true craft workers. Ploughman’s lunches, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and cream teas in a waitress served dining room. A Brass Band playing both afternoons also a children’s entertainer. 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Admission: Adults £3.50 OAPs £3.00 Children (aged 4-12) £2.50 Children 3 and under Free. Free Car Parking Cranford Hall, Nr Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 4AL Contact telephone: 01536 516714 Sunday 7 September 2014 Brass Band Concert There will be ‘Brass on the Green’ on Sunday 7th September when Raunds Temperance Band will give an open air concert on Orlingbury Village Green. Licensed bar and afternoon teas. Straw bales available for sitting on, but we recommend you bring folding chairs! Open 2.30 - 5pm Entry free, but there will be a collection for the band Licensed bar and afternoon teas on sale. The Green, Orlingbury NN14 1JH, Northamptonshire NN14 1JH Contact telephone: 01933 401340. Friday 12 September 2014 Musical Love Story. A love story told through music and song. Have a bit of fun naming the tune and have a sing along! £3 - 7.30pm-9pm Raffle Teas/ coffees and biscuits. All Saints Community Hall, William St, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9RR Saturday 13 September Heritage Open Day: Escorted around the

Church (if required). Escorted trips to the Bell Tower. Church Records of Births Marriages & Deaths on view. Church Trail for Children and Adults (designed by Northants Decorative and Fine Arts Society).1000-1330; Teddy Jumps 1200-1300 & 15001700. Sat 13 Sep:1000-1200 & 15001700; Church records 1000-1330. Free Entry. For more information and last-minute updates, please visit the Heritage Open Days website High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9BT Saturday 13 Sep 2014 Saturday 13 September Great Easton Village Hall is the venue for the next monthly Whist Drive with cards dealt from 7.30pm. A great value night out all for only £2.50 that includes your game of whist,raffle tickets and refreshments. Come along and join us.The Whist Drives are popular with residents and players from the local area. If you need further details beforehand please call 01536 770784 Regular and new whist players can enjoy a super evening of the card game here in the Welland Valley with increasing attendances as every month. Saturday 13 September Heritage day at church. Rushden’s St Mary’s Church is staging a National Heritage Open Day. The church will be open 10am to 1.30pm and 3pm to 5pm and there will be guided tours to the Bell Tower from 10am until 12noon. Escorted tours of the church are also available on request. Other events include a Church Trail for children and adults, 10am1.30pm and again 3-5pm; and Teddy Jumps, 12noon to 1pm and 3-5pm. Light refreshments will be on offer in the church hall. For further details, contact Michael Wadsworth: 01933 357253. Wellness Monday: 11am Meet at East Carlton Park Walk, Corby Contact Kye Bishop 01536 464611 kye.bishop@corby.gov.uk Tuesday: 2.30 pm Adventure Walks Meet @ The Buttery, the Rural Shopping Yard, Castle Ashby, Northampton Cost: £4 Leader: Jason Williams (NWUK Instructor) 07957 353482 gvltdemail@gmail.com Wednesday: 10am. Meet at Leisure Centre, Desborough. This walk is on a circular, paved route around the Greenspace and is always under an hour long. Volunteers to help us lead more walks! If you are interested please contact Jenna Bartley on 01536 534284 or email jennabartley@ kettering.gov.uk for more information on courses.

Fridays 10-10.30am at Desborough Library. Contact: 01536 711880. Thursdays 10-10.30am at Higham Ferrers Library. Contact: 01933 314842. Monday fortnightly 2.30-3pm at Irthlingborough Library. Contact: 01933 650641. Tuesdays 9.30-10am & 10.30-11am at Kettering Library. Contact: 01536 512315. Thursdays 11-11.30am at Raunds Library. Contact: 01933 623671. Every Monday, 2.30pm to 3pm at Rothwell Library. Contact: 0300 126 1000. Alternates at Rushden Library – one week on Tuesday at 10.30-11am, the next week Thursday 2-2.30pm. Contact: 01933 312754. Wednesdays 1010.30am & 11-11.30am at Wellingborough Library. Contact: 01933 225365.

Little Lambs: Fridays 1011.30am. Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact: 01933 225525.

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

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.

Toddler Singing and Stories with Stevie Rigsby sessions through the summer holiday on a Tuesday morning at 10am at St. Columba’s Church Hall, Studfall Avenue and a Thursday morning at 10am at Beanfield Community Centre on Beanfield Avenue. Sessions cost £2 for the first child, £1 each other sibling. Elder siblings are welcome but must be paid for and accompanied by an adult. For more information please Call Stevie 0776 124 2851. In the past my sessions at Corby Library have been the best in the county with a record 50 children and 42 adults at one session. It is a rather loud, fast, fun, singy, shakery, action packed rhyming session and needs more people to join in to make it even more fun.... Aardvark Soft Play - Every Monday & Tuesday, sensory and soft play sessions for under-fives & their grownups. Book a 50-minute play session – running 9am-3pm. Limited spaces. £2.50 per playing child: Aardvark Soft Play at Corby Masonic Complex, 27 Rockingham Road, Corby, NN17 1AD. Contact: 01536 201535 or 07889390500 or lindsey@aardvarksoftplay.com Play Mates: Tuesdays 9.30-11am at Corby Old Village Community Centre. £1.50. Contact Kelly on: 01536 201852.

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

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

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 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.

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. Contact Lee on: 01933 460266.

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8) Feared in the 50’s and 60’s, a way of production (10) 9) Some impressionists just do it for laughs (3) 11) Fighting force kept on ice, but not cold (7) 13) Bow to someone’s superior knowledge (5) 14) Board for a file, cloth for a polish (5) 15) Left to say they came - and perhaps went away unseen (8, 5) 16) Natural power to heat the house (5) 18) Steep slope leading to the finest stocking (5) 19) Taken thus is not to take things seriously enough (7) 20) Self-determining entertainment body (1.1.1) 23) Bane of the hunter on a moonlit night (10) 24) Touch-down scored and a very good effort indeed (3)

SUDOKU Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9. if you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.

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1. In which film did Humphrey Bogart play Rick Blane? 2. What was unusual about the result of the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest? 3. Which musical was derived from George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion? 4.. What was sergeant Bilko’s first name?

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CLUES DOWN 1) Ban made at a legal standpoint (3) 2) Two for tea changed life into something they consumed (3) 3) Vegetable life-blood petrified to a semi-precious stone (5) 4) Keep your hands on this and select the direction (8, 5) 5) Loves turned around to disentangle clues (5) 7) Paid at the border to bring things across (6, 4) 10) Levitational craft with horizontal impulses (10) 11) Given to demonstrate musical artistry and skill (7) 12) Sympathetic appreciation of another’s point of view (7) 17) As is one competitor to another in the race (5) 18) Turning leeks to look healthy and exceptionally fit (5) 21) I do this, with my eye for a passing puzzle (3) 22) Roe altered by refining to extract the gold, or iron (3)]

5. What nationality was Gustav Holst? 6. Which original Queen album contains the song “Bohemian Rhapsody”? 7. Which ragtime song was used in the film The Sting? 8. Who was “The 3rd Man 9. What is the correct name for ‘Petticoat Lane’ in London?

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10. David Bowie and Elton John were born in the same year. What year? 11. Cherylin Sarkasia LaPier is better known as who? 12. Which Beatle was the producer of the Monty Python film ‘The Life of Brian’? - George Harrison 13. What is ‘philotogy?

Quick clues CLUES ACROSS 6) Morsel (3) 8) Self-controlled mechanisation (10) 9) Chimpanzee (3) 11) Put aside (7) 13) Postpone (5) 14) Abrasive (5) 15) Small, personal I.D’s (8, 5) 16) Of the sun (5) 18) Smoothly vertical (5) 19) Not heavily (7) 20) Commercial broadcaster (1.1.1) 23) Estate worker (10) 24) Attempt (3)

CLUES DOWN 1) Rod (3) 2) Devoured (3) 3) Fossilised sap (5) 4) Directional control (8, 5) 5) Interpret (5) 7) Customs levy (6, 4) 10) Flyer with rotors (10) 11) Solo performance (7) 12) Imaginative projection (7) 17) Opponent (5) 18) Smooth (5) 21) See (3) 22) Mined mineral (3)

SOLUTION TO EXTRA CROSSWORD No 08.08 ACROSS: 6) Try, 7) Bystander, 9) Haemophilia, 11) Padre, 12) Receive, 14) Anagram, 15) Trail, 17) Sacramental, 19) Brilliant, 20) Ply. DOWN: 1) Great Aunt, 2) Sylph, 3) Striped, 4) Engineering, 5) Bee, 8) Impregnable, 10) Available, 13) Hairpin, 16) Amend, 18) Ore.

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Are You feeling a little Resentful? Lisa Phillips Executive Coach, Personal Development and Enjoying life! As a regularly featured personality on radio and TV, Lisa is an international expert on self development and coaching. She has owned her coaching business, Amazing Coaching for ten years and has worked in over 20 countries. Her passion and love of life is infectious. Resentment is a common emotion. Here is how to identify it: Feeling anger or bitterness against a person or group of people whom you feel have treated you badly • Unresolved anger or bitterness over a negative event which may have happened to you in your childhood • Unresolved anger over a past event • Lack of forgiving and the inability to let go and forget • A grudge against a person or organization which you feel has mistreated you in some way The main issue with resentment is if left to fester, it can leave you in a constant state of unbalance, irritability and can leave you feeling

depressed or despondent. You can become annoyed when you even think about the person or situation and after a while, start to feel hostile, cynical or take a sarcastic attitude towards them. However, although you feel all these negative emotions, the resentment does not have any effect on the person being resented! They don’t know you are feeling resentful and it really does not have any effect on their emotional wellbeing - except for the deterioration of the relationship! So think about it, who is resentment really hurting? Who is really getting upset and feeling bad? YOU! An additional issue is that when you feel resentful, you are literally attached to this person by your thoughts - think about it, do you really want to take this person or situation with you everywhere you go? The truth is, most people don’t even care if you are hurt and angry! We hold on to our resentment only when we are still trying to prove that we are right, and someone else is wrong. Resentment can also become an excuse for not taking control of our own lives and we can use our resentment to poke the finger of blame at others for why we are not living the life we want to live. Think about it. No matter what your reason for holding onto resentment, if you want to move on, then you need to let go. You need to decide to do this for yourself - not to allow that ‘thing’ you are holding onto to effect you anymore. A great question I was once asked when discussing resent-

ment was ‘ Why are you allowing this person to make you feel like that’. Think about it. Holding on to our resentment does not do us any good and we are literally giving that person or situation the power to make us feel bad. A key point to remember is that we don’t have to agree with what happened, but we do need to choose to let it go because it is having a negative effect on our life. Tips for letting go of Bitter Resentment 1. Write the person / situation a letter. Get angry with your words and write down how you really feel and how much it hurt you. When you are finished, burn the letter and let it go. 2. Play some really loud music and beat your bed with your pillows. Do this at least 3 times a week. This will help clear out the stored up anger in your body 3. Visualise a picture. Imagine that you are having a conversation with the persons you are having resentful with. Tell them how you feel. Also, wait for their answer! 4. Talk to them. If possible, have a conversation with the person you feel resentful towards. Yes, often a brave move but this may help clear things up. In this situation, you have also taken your power back. Tell them how you feel 5. Put yourself on other’s shoes. Try putting yourself in the other persons shoes. Why do you think they behaved like that? 6. Learn to forgive. Ultimately, forgiveness is the key for dealing with resentment and bitterness. Remember, just because you forgive, it doesn’t mean you agree with the other person’s actions. It merely means that you are not

willing to be tied to this person anymore. 7. Try these affirmations: • By releasing the past, I set myself free • I now choose to release all bitterness and resentment from my body • Forgiveness has given me back my freedom Lisa Philips is an experienced Business and Life Coach www.amazingcoaching.com.au. She works with clients to remove perceived obstacles and her intention is to have you and your business feeling fantastic.

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Glamis Hall - “Not fit for purpose”? Dear Extra, What a shame Wellingborough Council/Northants CC are earmarking Glamis Hall in Wellingborough for closure. They say the building is not fit for purpose. I suggest it might be the councillors who are not fit for purpose. What a good thing the borough/ county elections are due next year! The present councillors have done little to improve community facilities in the town since their election. It would therefore seem a good opportunity for the electorate to really have their say next year and replace the very people who are responsible for these failures. No doubt they will bleat that they do not have the resources, but they seem to find the money for their allowances/expenses, unnecessary work on tarting-up council properties and other votecatching schemes. Perhaps they should remember who voted them in as councillors and who can also have them replaced! Paul Chatwyn Wellingborough Dear Extra, Further to the brief reference below to the Peterborough Diocese Discipleship in Action event at Corby on Saturday 27th September, I’m contacting you now to give more details to anyone (of any denomination or none) who is interested in attending, or in publicising the event To summarise the information

given: Bishop John will head up the day, which will be an opportunity to find out more about becoming involved in social action and outreach projects, for those already involved to network and share their experiences. Please contact myself or liz. holdsworth@peterborough-diocese.org.uk if you wish to run a workshop or book a stall or display, or for more information. To book to attend please e-mail sally.crossley@peterborough-diocese.org.uk or call Sally on 01604 887049 The day is free of charge. Regards Andrew Presland

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Upon Reflection LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE By Canon George Burgon

“I am a people watcher who finds that God and my faith has touched many, many lives.’ A Scot by birth and a retired Vicar of Rothwell and Rector of Rushton. Burgon is also a Governor of the Jesus Hospital, Alms houses in Rothwell and Chair of the Orton Trust and takes an active interest in local affairs and having served as chaplain to the Mayor of Kettering on 3 separate occasions. George now lives in Barton Seagrave with his wife they have three daughters and six grandchildren. I heard it said recently by a Doctor on a local radio station that we all need to laugh more every day and even to cry. In doing so not only do we tone up the outward muscles of the face but we tone up our inner being. This is just another way of saying that we should be ourselves. It is far better to let others know how we really are than to put on a brave face or a false front to hide our feelings. Of course this can be a risky business but it is the basis of real friendship and the antidote to loneliness. Without our friends, laughter and tears have no meaning. It is not always wise to hide our emotions. We are suspicious sometimes of the “cheerful /tearful charlies”. They can be a strain or a drain on our relationships but whatever people may say, laughter is still the best medicine when things are not always as we would want them to be. The basis of laughter is the inner joy we are given by God in life. Some medicines will heal something that is wrong and some will cure. Healing and curing are not always one and the same thing. Living with a particular conditions is different from suffering from a disease. One of my favourite

prayers is “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change: courage to change the things I can: and the wisdom to know the difference.” Some of us have to live with conditions that are lifelong but not life threatening and some ailments can be sorted out quite quickly . The human condition is a very complex business and that prayer helps us to keep things in perspective. Some people thoroughly enjoy ill health and others laugh it off. It does a lot of good to laugh at ourselves when we take ourselves too seriously and it can do a lot of good to share with others the silly things that can happen in our lives. Some of the best human stories I hear come from funeral directors, those in the front line in the public services and the clergy. The nearer we are to the realities of life and death the nearer we are to sharing our hopes and fears. Let’s take St Paul’s advice that “we should rejoice with the joyful and weep with the sad”. This means we have a balanced view of life or as we advise our children, ”if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours!” Laughter can be infectious at every age life.

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for a prominent corner Lagerstroemia indica, otherwise known as crepe myrtle (or crape myrtle), could be considered something out of the ordinary, and yet it is a magnificent shrub or small tree that has the Award of Garden Merit, and with good reason. At this time of year it is smothered in crinkled, crepey-looking flowers (hence the common name) about 2cm (⅘in) wide individually, held in large groups (panicles). At a distance the effect is a cloud of pink, and close up the ruffled petals are extremely pretty.   But it isn’t only the flowers that make this plant special. It has an open, multi-stemmed habit with beautiful, peeling bark, extending the season of

Continuing with our series on jobs to do in the garden in August our online expert Peter Burks, from potterandrest.co.uk suggests that now is the time to be cutting back perennials and deadheading all dying and spent flowers.

interest and making it even more worthy as a garden plant. Also, its small dark green leaves change to yellow and orange in autumn. At The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden at Wisley this plant has been located in a sheltered spot by the old brick arch at the corner of the Laboratory building. It thrives with the extra protection the wall gives it over winter. It’s great as a single specimen and equally happy in company – such as cultivars in the Mixed Borders.  If you have a similar spot in your garden, then consider Lagerstoemia indica or one of its many cultivars (flowers come in white, pink, crimson or purple), and enjoy this more unusual lovely garden.

Time to give your garden a trim

When deadheading roses be sure to cut the stem down instead of just removing the old flowerheads as this could leave the plant vulnerable to infection.

It’s a good idea to trim back lavender and rosemary after flowering as well as prune wisteria by shortening side shoots to about 20 centimetres.

Out on the allotment…over August Bank Holiday The season is running out fast and little remains to do but gather the crops, and protect those maturing now and to be gathered in autumn and winter from pests and diseases. There is certainly no need to water for a fortnight at least. The rains return and so does blight and slugs. Top up spraying for blight is needed and vulnerable crops, such as newly planted salads, will need protection from slugs and it is worth removing dead and rotting material from crops as these promote grey mould and sclerotinia disease. The latter is particularly prevalent and is very damaging to carrots and beans. • Weeds need constant attention, particularly galinoga and annual nettles that grow very

quickly in these conditions. Plants uprooted with the hoe quickly re-root in rain so they are hooked out and deposited in the alley ways to be pulled about with the three prong cultivator in dry spells until they die. They are too full of weeds and soil to be good for adding to the compost pit. It is of course essential that no weed seeds are shed and ones with ripening seed heads are consigned to the bonfire. • Onions and shallots for drying under cover for storing are bone dry now and can be cleaned and stored for winter. • Plants to go out can include chervil, parsley, basil, chicories and French beans – it is still worth putting these out where gaps fall free. • Spring cabbages if sown last

week should be emerging and another sowing could be made in early September. • Squashes and pumpkins are spread further and further and their growth needs guiding, with sticks pushed into the soil, so they

don’t shade out other crops. The recent rain has led to a late surge in growth and this seems likely to transform crop prospects from rather poor during the early season drought to quite good after all!

Continue to trim any hedges and prune summer fruiting raspberries, gooseberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants.

Cut back herbs to encourage new growth. Bunch and hang surplus herbs to dry out in your garden shed.

Continuing to mow the lawn regularly is important this month but there’s no need to feed or water it. Sow grass seed to repair any bare patches.   If the lawn has grown out of control while you have been away on your holidays then cut it first with the mower blades on the highest setting and then progressively lower them until the usual height is achieved

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Swiss Chard and Gruyere Summer Quiche Ingredients • 2 shallots, minced • 4 ounces bacon, cut into lardons • 1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, ribs removed • 3 eggs • 1 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream and sour cream combined • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated • 2 ready made tart shells Method • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. • Heat the oil in a pan and fry the shallots until soft and translucent. • Remove to a plate. • In the same pan, fry bacon until fat has rendered and lardons are crispy.

• Remove to the plate with the shallots. • Divide chard leaves from the ribs: chop the ribs quite small and shred the leaves. • First, fry the ribs in the bacon fat until tender. • Add the chard leaves to the pan, cover, and wilt, about 3 minutes. • Beat eggs together with the creme fraiche, and season with salt, and pepper. • In a large bowl, toss the shallots, bacon, chard stems and leaves and cheese, to combine evenly. Taste, and season. • Fill the tart shell with the vegetable mixture, and pour over the cream mixture. Bake until the tart has set, about 30 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven, and cool. • Serve at room temperature.

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As a nation we have become increasingly addicted to outdoor living. Nearly every home has its barbecue, and eating al fresco is the pattern for many a summer family party. If you haven’t succumbed yet, it’s time you considered the options otherwise you will never know what you have missed. Georgina Stey First things first though. If you want a barbecue you need and storage. Then there are the other fuels. A gas powered barbecue grill to have somewhere safe to stand it and a wobbly grass patch is no good at all. So, a paved area or patio is probably the first works from easily acquired gas cylinders. The food may be thing you need. Your local garden centre should be able to cooked directly by the gas jets, or over jet heated charcoal or volsupply all the pavings you need along with the materials for canic rocks. Electric barbecues will of course need to be close enough to the house for a lead to be run to the nearest point. And the foundations. Alternatively your local builders’ both gas and electric barbecues come in a range of complexity merchant will have the same type of stock. depending on your needs. Building a patio is hard work though not the most You will also need special cooking tools but there again difficult piece of domestic construction. Howevmost shops that sell barbecues will also stock the acceser, unless you are really sure you have both the sories. time and skill, not to mention the energy, Prices for barbecues range upwards from a few you would be best advised to appoint a lopounds for a simple, disposable tray of charcoal up cal expert. The local garden centre should to several hundred pounds, so you pays your money be able to provide a list. If you are really and you takes your choice. lucky, they may be able to undertake the When you have your barbecue all set up you will project themselves, it’s always worth askneed to learn to cook on it. This is not as easy as it ing. might sound, it’s all too easy to produce food that’s Once you have a patio, you will want charcoal on the outside and red raw on the inside, to furnish it and if you look around you but with practice expertise does come. Start off with Victorian Jardiniere: will find a whole selection of wonderful Manilla Garden Lantern: Posh something simple and inexpensive like thinly cut Haddonstone 01604 770711 garden furniture, at the garden centre, in Garden Furniture 01460 200354 chops or sausages - chipolatas are best at this stage. the supermarket, local shops and stores. If you need further inspiration you need look no Some of it starts at around £5 a chair so further than your local butcher shop where you whatever your budget, there should be will be able to buy all sorts of meats seasoned essomething you can afford. You will need pecially for cooking on a barbecue grill. There will chairs, a table (or two), an umbrella to ward off the sun at times. You may also Pottering in the Shed Sign: be special cuts of meat often marinated or dredged The Contemporary Home 02392 469400 in spices. There will almost certainly be hamburgers, need some sort of outside lighting and, a and kebabs are also very popular. But don’t just think heater for those cool evenings. A word of advice here, if you do intend to sit down to eat after dark, ‘meat’. Fish too can be cooked on a barbecue grill. You may need a make sure you have protection against the hoard of night insects special tool but the local hardware store is almost bound to stock that will try to crash your party. Special smoke burners are stocked one. Your fish supplier may also sell fish based kebabs, and very in most camping shops, and repellent creams to prevent insect delicious they are too. Mind you, you can’t just eat meat or fish. No outdoor meal is bites are available from most chemists. Remember there is no need complete without its range of salads and crusty roles. These days to suffer. After furniture, the barbecue is the next thing to buy. Here your you can buy salads ready made up and every bakery has its own choice is truly huge. There is the traditional charcoal device special range of fresh, crusty roles. Last but by no means least, you will want something to wash which can be as simple or as complex as you want. The simple grill involves just a bed of charcoal with a grid above on which all that good food down. A lightly chilled Chardonnay, or an ice the food is cooked. The level of complexity ranges upwards cold beer are the perfect accompaniments to all outdoor meals so from there to a fully equipped range complete with shelves always have some ready in the fridge. Obelisk Garden Feature: Garden House Design 01903 774 774

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3rd September Lamport Gardening Academy Course: The Historic Gardener with Michael Brown In the beautiful surroundings of Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire. Lamport Gardening Academy offers courses in all aspects of gardening. The Gardening Academy is delighted to welcome Michael Brown former Head Gardener at The Menagerie, Horton, and Cosgrove Hall and who has over the years accurately recreated the medieval gardens of the Prebendal Manor at Nassington. Course Content During the morning we will look at the design of gardens since the medieval period. We will examine

the changing styles of gardens from the Romans to ‘Dig for Victory’, and discover ways you can use historic design and planting ideas for your own garden. A tour of the Hall Gardens is included. Contact: 01604 642555 Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire NN6 9HD lamportgardeningacademy.com/ 6th September Year round Herbs, Jekka’s Herb Farm Master classes to suit everyone, whether you are just starting out with a herb garden or you are already a confident gardener looking to broaden your skills in propagation and plant maintenance. Spend the day with Jekka and experience the passion she has for growing and using herbs. Jekka shares her 30 years of horticultural knowledge and her tricks of the trade. Jekka’s whole family is involved in the day, providing a warm welcome and a delicious spread of food at lunch, ensuring a very enjoyable day. No one leaves hungry, we recommend you leave room for our homemade cakes! 01454 418878 Jekka’s Herb Farm, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3SY jekkasherbfarm.com/school

EXTRA BUSINESS Growing Corby initiative helps brothers snap up new business A NEW Corby business specialising in personalised photographic giftware has received free market intelligence and insight worth at least £1,200 from business service, Growing Corby. PhotoPlus, located on Elizabeth Street in Corby town centre, was set up by brothers Bipin and Mahesh Karsandas, who opened their shop less than ten months ago. As part of its free business growth initiative, which also includes grants, innovation coaching and an internship programme, Growing Corby provided free market research to PhotoPlus through The University of Northampton, with an expert working directly with the start-up to provide bespoke intelligence reports. PhotoPlus owners Bipin and Mahesh first became aware of Growing Corby in April, when the business growth initiative launched, and were immediately keen to tap into the free advice and support on offer. Bipin said: “It’s great to know that programmes like Growing Corby are out there to help businesses. We found that it was very reassuring to know there is someone there to hold your hand and help you grow your business. “Mahesh and l have worked together for the last 25 years, so we work very well together, but when you first start out it can be very daunting and, whilst we’re having a good first year so far, it’s difficult to know what to focus on and whether what you are doing is right. “That’s why we were so interested in the free market research provided by Growing Corby. We are shortly launch-

ing a website to attract more customers in Corby and beyond and we’ve received valuable information from Growing Corby which will help us understand our potential customers better and develop an online business that will target them effectively. “Once we have digested the market research, l’m sure we will be going back to Growing Corby to see which of their other services could help us.” Nick Bolton, founder of Electric Corby, which launched the Growing Corby business growth programme in April, said: “Market research is expensive, but is also crucial when starting a new business or exploring new markets. By providing free market insight and intelligence from a credible institution like the University of Northampton, we are able to provide Corby firms with tangible and relevant free support that they might not have had access to. “We are here to help local businesses in lots of other ways, through grants, innovation coaching, coaching for social enterprises and funded interns, and we urge businesses based here in Corby that want to grow to contact us and see how we can help.” Following an initial meeting with Growing Corby, Bipin and Mahesh were introduced to Parag Singh, a market research expert based at the university. Parag then undertook a comprehensive research project tailored specifically to PhotoPlus which resulted in the identification of key market trends, a social media plan to engage customers and increase conversions, tools for executing email campaigns and a search engine optimisation plan for the website.

Store extends opening hours SUPERSTORE Morrisons Corby has extended its opening hours by an extra hour in the mornings. The store will now open 7am–9pm instead of from 8am, due to demand from local shoppers. New research shows one in five people now regularly shop out-

side of ‘normal’ weekday hours, choosing instead to shop in early mornings or later at night. Store general manager Jon Frohmaier said: “Modern family life, more flexible working hours and busy schedules mean customers want us to be open for longer.”

PHOTO CALL: Pictured outside the Elizabeth Street shop, Mahesh (left) and Bipin Karsandas. The Growing Corby Business Growth Programme aims to embed and support an enterprise culture into Corby, creating or attracting 75 new businesses, 161 jobs and enhancing the town’s reputation as a leadingedge business location by 2015. As well as market insight and intelligence research, the programme is offering the following services to help Corby businesses: • Start-up and growth grants from £1,200 up to £2,500 for businesses seeking to grow and recruit. • Free internships for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the form of a dedicated student from The University of Northampton who will spend up to three months helping businesses improve performance and efficiency. • Social enterprise support, in partnership with Enterprise Solutions Northamptonshire, in the form of a tailored coaching programme to help start or grow a social or co-operative business. • Creativity and innovation coaching to help businesses access new markets or launch new products and services. In addition to Electric Corby, other Growing Corby partners include Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP), Corby Borough Council, The University of Northampton, Enterprise Solutions Northamptonshire and ANGLE. For more information on Growing Corby Business Growth Programme, go to: www.growingcorby.co.uk

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WHETHER you are looking for contracts or contacts, buyers or suppliers, it is a wellknown fact that people prefer to do business with people they know. So come networking! Tuesday August 26 and Tuesday September 9, 8-9.30am. NN coNNect – Corby. Breakfast meeting at the Corby Enterprise Centre, London Road, Priors Hall (NN17 5EU), £10. Organiser is Paul Green, 01536 384 450. Wednesday August 27 and Wednesday September 10, 7.30am-9.30am. NN coNNect – Stanwick. Breakfast meeting at The Courtyard Luxury Lodge Hotel, Stanwick, Wellingborough (NN9 6QY). £15 – includes full

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English breakfast. Wednesday August 27 and September 17 at 12noon-2pm. The Women In Business Network – Wellingborough – meets in The Courtyard, Stanwick (NN9 6QY): £24, includes lunch. Details via the website: www.wibn.co.uk Thursday August 28, 6-8.30pm. The Business Club Northants presents: ‘The absolute power of forming strong strategic alliances’. Presented by Mike Willis (call: 07810 563411) at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive, Northampton, NN4 7HW – £15. Friday September 5, 8am-10am. Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Business Breakfast Meeting, at Silverstone Golf Club (MK18 5LH). Tickets, from £12, book online via

Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/1yvDrSk Tuesday September 9, 12noon2pm. Women In Business Network – Kettering. At the Bridge Hotel, Bridge Street, Thrapston (NN14 4JP). Tickets are £25, includes lunch. Call Barbara Hodgson for more details: 0844 324 4034 or visit the website: www.wibn.co.uk Monday September 15, 68.30pm. Kettering Park Hotel (NN15 6XT) hosts The Business Club Northants’ session – ‘A Four-Stage Approach to Marketing’. Presented by Andrew Goode of Blue Dolphin. Also, on Wednesday September 24, 9.30am-1.30pm: Induction Training ‘Getting the most from the Business Club’ presented by Mike Willis. At Kettering Park Hotel.

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‘Growth deal’ brings more investment in county THE Northamptonshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) as agreed an historic Growth Deal with the Government which will see £67.3million invested in Northamptonshire. £18.8million has been confirmed in the first year and, as part of the Government’s on-going commitment to the Northamptonshire LEP, it has provided an indicative award of a further £48.5million of funding from 2016/17 onwards. The projects which start in 2015/16 will help to create up to 4,000 jobs, allow up to 7,000 homes to be built and generate up to £60 million in public and private investment. Local features of the deal are: • Improvements to the A43 between Northampton and Kettering. This will see the construction of two roundabouts, a dual carriageway, and public transport improvements at Moulton and Round Spinney. • The building of new roads in Wellingborough, including a new bridge over the Midland Mainline railway, which will enable the Stanton Cross housing and employment development to be built. The Northamptonshire Growth Deal is part of the Government’s £12 billion long-term plan to revitalise local economies. The Prime Minister said: “Growth Deals are a crucial part of our long-term plan to secure Britain’s future. “For too long our economy has been too London-focused and too centralised. Growth Deals will help change all that. They are about firing up our great towns and cities, boosting local econo-

mies and driving growth across the country. “By trusting local people, backing business and investing in infrastructure, skills and housing, we can create thousands of new jobs.” The Deputy Prime Minister said: “We’re placing the power and money in the hands of people in Northamptonshire who know how to spend it best, making a real difference to local communities.” John Markham, chairman of NEP, said: “This is excellent news for Northamptonshire and is a clear vote of confidence in NEP and our partners’ ability to deliver on our serious growth ambitions. “This gives us the opportunity to target investment where it counts.” Cllr Jim Harker, leader of the Northamptonshire County Council and NEP board member, added: “Northamptonshire is the place to live, work and do business and this investment by Government will support our transport infrastructure; critical to keeping the county moving.” Central Government has agreed provisional allocations to projects starting in 16/17 and beyond, including: the A509 Wellingborough Development Link, building a bypass for Isham to reduce congestion and enable significant new housing sites to be developed; Tresham College, Wellingborough, creating a new state of the art campus in the town centre with space of an additional 580 learners and additional capacity to support young people not in employment, education or training and the unemployed.

Broadband cash welcomed LOCAL Conservative candidate for Corby and East Northants, Tom Pursglove, has welcomed a multi-million pound pot of investment to improve internet speed in Northamptonshire. Mr Pursglove organised the visit of Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture and Digital Industries, to Corby last February, to talk with companies struggling with poor internet service – including at CorbyGate Business Park. In response, the Minister set up a meeting for members of Corby Business Group to explain to Government and telecom officials about the impact connectivity problems were having on business growth. Now, £8million of new Government funds will be invested in Northampton-

shire to help solve slow online connections. A £2million slice of the Local Growth Fund will be spent on enhancing business connectivity, while a separate £6m from the Broadband Delivery programme will support rural areas to get improved broadband speeds. Mr Pursglove said: “Both Britain and Northamptonshire are here to compete in the global economic race and highspeed broadband is essential. “My thanks to the Corby Business Group who helped drive home the importance of the message to the very top of Government. I will now be pushing hard to ensure that a significant chunk of this new funding is spent in Corby and East Northamptonshire. “It is also great to see a private solution has been found to the specific challenges the CorbyGate Business Park has faced, which is being rolled out immediately.” Jo Lappin, CEO, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, said: “Northamptonshire is leading the way with ambitious plans for full fibrebased Next Generation Access to the whole of Northamptonshire by 2017, with 90 per cent coverage expected to be achieved by the end of 2015. “This means that all 60 of Northamptonshire’s business parks will benefit from Superfast Broadband, which is excellent news.”

BROADBAND CAMPAIGN: Local candidate Tom Pursglove, with Ed Vaizey, during the MP’s visit to Corby in February.

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EXTRA BUSINESS Getting young jobless into work A PIONEERING youth employment project has kicked off in Wellingborough that aims to get a third of the town’s unemployed young people into 100 paid, full time jobs over the next 12 months. ‘Wise Up for Work’ offers free pre-employment training courses for Wellingborough young people aged 19 to 24. Backed by £200,000 of funding from the European Social Development Fund and the Skills Funding Agency, the four to six week courses provide training in warehousing skills and also get the young people ready for work by equipping them with the skills and attitude that employers are looking for. The Wellingborough launch follows on from the project’s resounding success in Corby, which has already got 60 unemployed young people into full time jobs. Paul Glass, founder of Wise Up for Work, said: “We are firmly focused on the end result – equipping people with the skills they need to get a job and, just as importantly, stay in a job. And it’s working, too. Our retention rate for the people we have placed in jobs in Corby so far is over 80 per cent, which is double the retention rate that employers were seeing before. “We are aiming to get 100 Wellingborough young people trained and into full time work over the next 12 months. As well as providing basic skills training, our programme aims to file off some of the rough edges that we know can make employers reluctant to take on young people. Wise Up for Work gives young people a real chance to prove themselves and take that important first step on the employment ladder.” Wise Up for Work is also supported by Wellingborough Jobcentre Plus, the National Apprentice-

ship Service and Wellingborough MP Peter Bone. Peter Bone MP said: “With unemployment down by more than a third in Wellingborough in the last 12 months, the Government’s long term economic plan is clearly working in our community. “Wise Up for Work will build on this backdrop by giving essential pre-employment training to local youngsters. It will enable the participants to obtain work quicker and employers will benefit from the basic work skills they have learnt.” Wise Up for Work offers four to six weeks’ free pre-employment training covering basic work skills (health and safety, manual handling and a fork lift licence) along with lifestyle advice such as nutrition and personal budgeting. Importantly, trainees learn what’s expected of them at work in terms of attitude and commitment, to make them sustainable in employment. The trainees will be running the warehousing function for the Phoenix Resource Centre, an environmental charity that takes unwanted goods and materials from local businesses and recycles them for charities and community groups, both in the UK and overseas. For more information, visit: www.wiseupforwork.co.uk To support the project, or if you’re a local employer with opportunities available, contact Paul Glass on: 0800 193 3246, or email him: paul@wiseupforwork.co.uk. WORK WISE: Below, the very first group of Wellingborough trainees at the launch of Wise Up for Work Wellingborough with (centre, left to right), Andy Richardson (trustee at the Phoenix Resource Centre), Steven North (leader of East Northamptonshire Council), Wellingborough Councillor Robert Gough, Wellingborough MP Peter Bone and Paul Glass, founder of Wise Up for Work.

Bridge work: business as usual WORK to repair the Geddington Road Bridge in Corby, to enable it to carry the weight of present day heavy goods vehicles over 40 tonnes in weight, is now well underway. The four-month project has meant Geddington Road closed to through traffic, but there is still access to businesses there, which are trading as usual. Work to refurbish the bridge includes constructing a new deck over the existing one as well as strengthening the abutments to bring it up to the current day standard of 40 tonnes. Cllr Michael Clarke, county council cabinet member for transport, highways and environment, said: “Thanks to our partnership between Tata Steel and Northamptonshire County Council, the bridge will be upgraded from 1936 standards to those of the 21st century. “Once complete it will be an enormous relief to the people of Corby, businesses and, indeed,

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anyone who uses the Geddington Road.” In May it was announced that Northamptonshire County Council and Tata Steel had reached an equal cost-sharing agreement to carry out the work. The bridge was created in 1936 when a railway was built under Geddington Road to serve the integrated steelworks at Corby. The bridge is owned by Tata Steel, while the carriageway on top of the bridge is the responsibility of the county council. Tata Steel will be handling the design and development of the bridge improvements. • DRIVERS in the Gretton area are reminded that Gretton Road at the junction of Birchington Road by Corby Academy to the junction of Kirby Lane is closed until Friday November 14. The closure is to allow further infastructure works along the route. A diversion is signposted.

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‘Shade your eyes from sun’ Eye burn victim issues sunlight warning A RUSHTON man whose eye was burnt by sunlight is urging people to respect the sun this summer. Kevin Abraham looked directly into the sun during an eclipse as part of a school science lesson, causing permanent damage to his right eye. The 59-year-old is hoping to raise awareness of the dangers of sunlight by backing a summer eye safety campaign launched by Davis Optometrists, which has three branches in Northamptonshire. Mr Abraham, who works as a contracts manager at an electrical company, said: “It was because of looking at the sun without any eye protection. There was an eclipse of the sun and I looked directly at it. “People need to respect the sun – you should never risk looking at it directly even with protection. I am fine, my left eye compensates, but while the damage is minor it’s not going to go away.” The partial eclipse which damaged Mr Abraham’s eye took place on May 20, 1966. The next partial eclipse in the UK is on March 20, 2015. Too much exposure to ultra violet (UV) raises the risks of eye diseases, including cataract, growths on the eye, and cancer. Kim Durden, a partner optometrist at Davis, said: “We’re on a mission this summer to get everyone wearing properly fitted sunglasses that provide full protection from the sun. “You may be surprised to know that wearing poor quality sunglasses is potentially more damaging to your eyes than wearing no sunglasses at all.

ECLIPSE INJURY: Kevin Abraham says you should never risk looking directly at the sun, even with protection. “In bright lights and sunshine, your pupils constrict to small dots to reduce the amount of light getting into the eye. When you wear sunglasses your pupils become bigger (as they would if you were in a darkened room), allowing in more light but also more UV rays – unless they are filtered out by your sunglasses.” Davis Optometrists, which has branches in Rothwell, Kettering and Thrapston, is swapping any old and unwanted sunglasses for a £10 voucher towards a new pair in its Big Sunglasses Swap.

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Young drivers: Forest Gate Corby puts parents’ minds at rest Vauxhall poll reveals parent’s concerns over cost and safety when their child takes to the road

Forest Gate Corby offers young drivers industry-leading Corsa offer of one year’s insurance for £99. Available to 18-20 year olds on Corsa Limited Edition and Excite models fitted with Black Box. Local retailer, Forest Gate Corby, is keen to put parents’ minds at ease, after a survey by Vauxhall reveals that many parents in the region have concerns over cost and safety when it comes to their children taking to the road as young drivers. The poll by the British manufacturer revealed that over a third (35%) of parents in the region worry about whether their child can afford to pay for all the costs associated with driving, with a further 58% believing their general inexperience behind the wheel to be a key concern. Almost three quarters (70%) of those surveyed in the East Midlands are concerned about their child’s safety. The survey identified that 72% of parents believe young drivers are being priced out of driving due to the cost of

insurance, whilst over 40% regard driving lessons as the biggest cost they shoulder when it comes to funding their children, second only to insuring them on a car. The retailer on Whittle Road is sharing these findings in a bid to reassure parents as they celebrate the launch of an industry leading Corsa offer that has both expenditure and driver safety at its heart. Vauxhall has teamed up with Black Box insurance provider Ingenie to offer customers aged between 18 and 20 years old the chance to be insured for just £99 for an entire year when they have a Telematics box fitted in a new Corsa Limited Edition or Corsa Excite. A Telematics system, or Black Box, measures the driver’s speed, acceleration, braking and cornering in order to assess the driver’s safety for insurance purposes and is fitted at no extra cost. Unlike other insurance Black Boxes, there are no curfews and drivers won’t be fined for driving at night. Its purpose is simply to create better, safer drivers.

Barry Parker, Managing Director at Forest Gate Corby, explains: “Knowing that your child is new to the road is worrying enough, without having to be concerned over things like vehicle condition and costs. We are keen to show parents and younger drivers alike that owning,

driving and insuring a car doesn’t have to cost the earth. “The Corsa is an extremely popular car with young drivers and this new offer means that those aged 18 to 20 can be covered in a brand new car for just £99 for the entire year’s premium. This means parents can feel as-

sured that their children are driving a safe, new vehicle at a price they can afford.” The offer is available until 30th September 2014 on Corsa Limited Edition and Corsa Excite models only. To be eligible, drivers need to have held a driving license for over a year.

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AFC Rushden & Diamonds

AN open letter is currently being circulated by supporters of the AFC Rushden & Diamonds Club, clarifying the club’s position on the potential submission of a planning application to redevelop the Nene Park site. The letter reads: ‘To those interested in the provision of community sporting facilities in the Rushden, Higham Ferrers and Irthlingborough area. ‘There has recently been speculation about a proposal to redevelop the facilities at Nene Park. We, the members of the community-owned football club AFC Rushden & Diamonds, are not privy to any information regarding such a proposal. However, we believe that with a possible redevelopment now in the offing, it is an appropriate time for us to add our voice to any debate regarding the provision of community facilities for footballers in the area. Who we are and what we want: ‘AFC Rushden & Diamonds was formed in 2011 as a Community Benefit Society, whose rules are registered with the FCA. The club is run by volunteers and has teams at many levels of football. Our mission is to support local footballers, fans and the community, as well as working with local business. However, the lack of available facilities in Rushden, Higham Ferrers and Irthlingborough makes the achievement of these aims exceptionally difficult. ‘Without a home of their own, the 34 teams which represent AFC Rushden & Diamonds play their matches across nine different venues. Of these, only Lancaster Park on the outskirts of Higham Ferrers, which is used as a central venue for Under-9s and Under10s, and South End School are situated in the three towns the club represents. This means 28 of our 34 teams play elsewhere. Our ambition is that local football players will not need to travel outside their home area to play. The club has been in contact with local councils, Members of Parliament and local landowners for help in finding a home, without success. Our views on Nene Park: ‘Nene Park was the home of Rushden and Diamonds FC – we are not Rushden and Diamonds FC, we are a new club, proud of our heritage, but with a new ethos. ‘Nene Park was constructed by Max Griggs to be a community asset, and the community therefore has an interest in any possible redevelopment of the site. The possibility that a private entity might profit from its redevelopment without due consideration being given to providing alternative facilities for the community is a depressing one, particularly for those local footballers currently travelling several miles to play. ‘Our members do not either support or oppose any development at this stage. We are keen to work with other local groups towards securing suitable facilities for all. We would like to discuss the potential for multi-sport usage of existing local facilities, or any which may be created in future. We would also like to have a closer relationship with Rushden, Higham Ferrers and Irthlingborough Town Council and East Northamptonshire District Council to solve some of the problems facing community sport. ‘We hope this letter has gone some way to supporting this cause. ‘To find out more about us, visit: www.afcdiamonds.com’

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA: Rushden Town BC’s Nathan Betts in action in Men’s Under 25 Singles

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA: Higham Ferrers BC’s Chloe Wordingham & Jasmin Spear with Bowls England President Adie Lloyd – Women’s Junior Pairs

ABINGTON BC 23.8.14. Kingsthorpe BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 26.8.14. Irchester BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. Club hosts the Masonic BA ‘Tipler Triples’ at 10.0 a.m.

24.8.14. Members visit Cogenhoe BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 26.8.14. Members visit Abington BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

23.8.14. Club plays Wellingborough Managers & Foremen BC at 2.30 p.m. 24.8.14. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

IRTHLINGBOROUGH CHURCH INSTITUTE BC 23.8.14. Members visit Higham Ferrers Town BC for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m.

THRAPSTON BC 23.8.14. Members visit Stanwick BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 26.8.14. Desborough Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

BRACKLEY BC 24.8.14. Wolverton Park BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. Members visit Bicester BC for a ladies match at 6.0 p.m. BUGBROOKE BC 23.8.14. Harpole BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. DAVENTRY TIGERS BC 23.8.14. Members visit Carlsberg BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. DAVENTRY TOWN BC 23.8.14. Roade BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. HARPOLE BC 23.8.14. Members visit Bugbrooke BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. KINGSTHORPE BC 23.8.14. Abington BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. KISLINGBURY BC 23.8.14. Kettering Lodge BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. The Grange BC visits for a ladies match at 6.15 p.m. NORTHAMPTON EXPRESS BC 23.8.14. Northampton Whyte Melville BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. NORTHAMPTON WHYTE MELVILLE BC 23.8.14. Members visit Northampton Express BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 23.8.14. St Crispin BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. 24.8.14. Cold Ashby BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. ROADE BC 23.8.14. Members visit Daventry Town BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 24.8.14. Members visit Grange BC, Rugby for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 26.8.14. Wellingborough BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. WEST HADDON BC 23.8.14. Members visit Woodford-cum-Membris BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

27.8.14. Members visit Rugby Thornfield BC for a ladies match at 6.0 p.m. BURTON LATIMER TOWN BC 24.8.14. Wealdstone BC, Middlesex, visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. The Prison Service BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. CORBY FOREST BC 23.8.14. Members visit Woodsend BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. CORBY SEAGRAVE HOUSE BC 22.8.14. Club plays the Hugh Porter Trophy at 6.0 p.m. 23.8.14. Members visit Rushden Town BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. DESBOROUGH TOWN BC 23.8.14. Hart of Fleckney BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 24.8.14. Club holds its competition ‘Finals Day. EARLS BARTON BC 23.8.14. Kettering Midland Band BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 24.8.14. Club holds its ‘Gala Day’ 26.8.14. Club holds its Pat Thew ladies triples competition at 9.30 a.m. FINEDON TOWN BC 23.8.14. Members visit Rothwell Manor BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 26.8.14. Olney BC visits for a senior citizens’ match at 2.0 p.m. GEDDINGTON & NEWTON BC 22.8.14. Club members travel to Eatbourne on their Tour, matches as follows: 23.8.14. Eastbourne BC – 12 rinks mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 24.8.14. Gildredge Park BC – 12 rrinks mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 25.8.14. Chelmsford BC – 6 rink mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 25.8.14. R.H.P. (Chelmsford) BC – 6 rink mixed match at 2.0 p.m. HIGHAM FERRERS TOWN BC 23.8.14. Irthlingborough CI BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 26.8.14. Members viit Rushden Town BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. IRCHESTER BC 23.8.14. Members visit Brington BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

ISE BC 23.8.14. Members visit Cogenhoe BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. Swanspool Pensioners BC visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. KETTERING LODGE BC 23.8.14. Members visit Kislingbury BC for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 24.8.14. Members visit Swanspool BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. Members visit Oundle BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. KETTERING MIDLAND BAND BC 23.8.14. Members visit Earls Barton BC for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE BC 24.8.14. Members visit Waddesdon Manor BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m.

WELLINGBOROUGH BC 22.8.14. Carshalton Beeches BC on tour visits for a mixed match at 2.0 p.m. 23.8.14. Northampton West End BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 24.8.14. Club hosts the English Civil Service Championships all day, also on 25th, 26th & 27th. 26.8.14. Members visit Roade BC for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m.

CycleFest returns to Corby KEEN cyclists are in for a treat as the 2014 CycleFest is on its way to Corby for a weekend full of cycle powered events and displays, thanks to the joint organisation from Corby Borough Council and Northamptonshire Highways. Between Thursday August 28 and Saturday 30th, there will be a full weekend dedicated to cycling, kicking off with a charity family cycle from 6.30pm at Rockingham Speedway on Thursday 28th. On Friday 29th, the Core Theatre at the Corby Cube will host a special cyclepowered cinema from 7.30pm showing the Armstrong Lie. Tickets can be booked, free, through the Core Theatre by calling: 01536 470470. The rest of the cycling weekend will take place outside the Corby Cube on James

Ashworth VC Square on Saturday August 30 between 10am-3pm. Lots of cycling-related activities are on offer, including the Electric Corby cycle-powered smoothie maker, bike workshops with free repairs, a pedal-powered sound system, and a BMX display, ‘have-a-go crazy bikes’. Corby Borough Council’s Cycle Champion, Cllr Paul Beattie, said: “Cycling is becoming very prominent in Corby, from youngsters using the ramps at West Glebe Park and signing up to use Adrenaline Alley, to people choosing to cycle to work rather than taking the car. “Cycling is the more eco friendly and healthier option to travel, so we’re happy to support this event and hopefully it will encourage more people to get on their bikes and leave the car at home.”

OUNDLE BC 26.8.14. Members visit Kettering Lodge BC for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. RAUNDS CONSERVATIVES BC 23.8.14. Members visit Kettering Conservatives BC for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. ROTHWELL MANOR PARK BC 23.8.14. Finedon Town BC visits for a men’s match at 2.30 p.m. 27.8.14. Little Bowden BC visits for a ladies match at 2.30 p.m. RUSHDEN TOWN BC 23.8.14. Corby Seagrave House BC visits for a men’s match at 2.0 p.m. 26.8.14. Higham Ferrers Town BC visits for a ladies match at 2.0 p.m. STANWICK BC 23.8.14. Thrapston BC visits for a mixed match at 2.30 p.m. SWANSPOOL BC

WELLINGBOROUGH OLD GRAMMARIANS BC 22.8.14. – 25.8.14. Club on Tour plays 22.8 Greenhill BC, Weymouth 2.0 p.m.; 23.8 Dorchester BC 2.0 p.m.; 24.8 Bridport BC 2.0 p.m. 25.8 Kings Langley BC< St Albans 2.30 p.m.

PEDAL POWER: One of the cyclists at last year’s Cycle Festival outside the Cube.

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Young Doughboys start with a bang!

Shane Byrne signs in

NEW SIGNING: Ex Leicester City’s Shane Byrne Warrior Keele Cup: Manchester United’s tricky winger thwarted by Doughboy’s Dan Powell in their recent victory against the Reds Wellingborough Town`s under-18 half penalty. The other goals came from Kallan side, who did so well in the Warrior Keele Cup last month, continued their Yearwood, Michael Allen, Daniel excellent pre-season preparations Uche, Lewis Fisher, Ryan Bell and Jake McShannon. with a 7-2 hammering of Yaxley. Despite the margin of victory, Goals from Daniel Uche with two, Ryan Betts with two, Talal Osman, Zak manager Steve Whitney was, however, Ward and Michael Allen completed unhappy about conceding three goals! “As an old defender myself I hate the young Doughboys pre-season conceding goals, and whilst it was great programme. And then, in their opening league to net nine ourselves, conceding three game of the season against neighbours was very disappointing, and against Irchester United at the Dog & Duck, the better opposition, we need to tighten home side inflicted a 9-3 hammering on up at the back. “But I reckon this is as good a squad the Romans. Centre-back Shane Oslar netted of players I have had for ten years and with two first half headers and then am really looking forward to the rest of completed his hat-trick with a second the season.”

Sparkling start for the Diamonds

Corby Town finally completed the signing of Shane Byrne in the build-up to Saturday’s match against Cirencester Town, after receiving international clearance for the former Republic of Ireland U19 international. Byrne made his competitive debut for the Steelmen against the Centurions having originally impressed for Corby against Nottingham Forest during pre-season. The central midfielder began his career at Dublin, before making the move to Leicester City. He was part of the youth team that reached the quarter final of the FA

No shirts no excuse for Poppies

Leighton Town 3 Kettering Town 1

With the Poppies away shirts en route they kicked off with some loaned blue shirts from the home team. The first chance of the game fell to Kettering’s Dubi Ogbonna in the 7thminute as he blasted his shot over the bar from Andy Gooding’s cross from the right. Then it was Ogbonna’s turn to cross from the right and his left foot effort was headed onto the bar by Andy Hall The home team took the lead on their first threat. Phil Draycott was fouled by James Clifton in the penalty area and Danny Watson fired low under Nick Bennion to convert the penalty. Kettering were finding it hard to dominate a lively and mobile Leighton team, who pressured their visitors all over the pitch. Bennion was out to gather a Watson cross and similarly at the other end Dan Child collected a Josh Moreman cross. There was a chance for the Poppies on the half hour as Moreman gained possession on the right and his shot was well pushed away by Child, as a couple of Kettering players waited unmarked at the far post. Andy Hall then put in a dangerous looking cross from the left but the Reds defence cleared. Bennion then had to be alert

to save from Draycott and Jamie Nicholls could have done better as he lashed the loose ball over the bar. Dubi Ogbonna had been relatively quiet, but got down the left on 38 minutes, but fouled the challenging defender and the chance was lost. Then there was a decent shout for a penalty as an attack on the right saw the ball come off a defender’s arm but the Referee deemed no offence. The next minute could have seen Leighton 2 up. Draycott again went past Clifton and with a clear chance put his left foot shot wide of the right post. Finally in the half, Moreman cut in from the left, but his right foot effort lacked power. Half Time: LeightonTown 1 Kettering Town 0 There was delight for the home team in the first minute of the half as they went two up. Draycott’s low shot saw Bennion diving left and unfortunately for him and the Poppies he pushed the ball out to Watson, who had the easiest of finishes. It could have been worse fot Kettering in the 50thminute as Jamie Nicholls’ piledriver from the right cannoned off the crossbar with Bennion beaten. The next minute saw Child quickly off his line as both Ogbonna and Moreman looked to get onto a through ball.

Harborough Town 1 Afc Rushden & Diamonds 2 by Adam Cockings An opening day victory for the 2014-15 season was never assured for AFC Rushden and Diamonds, who beat a battling Harborough Town team 2-1 at Bowden’s Park on Tuesday night. OPENING SCORER: Jack Ashton congratulated by Arron Parkinson after scoring the opener against Harborough A team similar to that of last season for the Dia-

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Leighton were three up on 56 minutes. Good work on the left saw Bennion only able to parry the cross straight to Nicholls who rammed the ball into the back of the net. Kettering immediately brought on Jonathan Thorpe and Alfie Taylor for Ogbonna and Oulton. The Reds were fighting really hard to close down the Poppies and Kettering were finding little time on the ball and not much penetration. Moreman did have a header saved by Child after an Alfie Taylor cross. Leighton’s Chris Crook was yellow carded for a deliberate handball as Taylor looked to go clearthe resultant free kick from Steve Kinniburgh was over the bar. Cliftonheaded over an Hall corner and then Bennion had to save another Draycott effort. Ketteringdid pull a goal back on 78 minutes as Moreman went past his marker down the left and his pull back was stroked in by Andy Hall. Leighton saw themselves home finally, with Kettering only managing a deflected Taylor shot as the home defence stayed solid. Ketteringcould have no complaints with the result and will have to pick themselves up for the next two games at home on Saturday and Monday.

monds, did enough in the first half to build up a two goal lead. But Harborough came out strong after the break and scored early in the second half to put Diamonds under pressure and defending for the majority of the second half. A single goal margin was enough for the Diamonds to claim 3 points against their Leicestershire opponents, who will be pleased with their effort against a strong Diamonds team.

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