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Lakes plan in limbo Councils split over retail park plans > Rushden
In Short Plans to develop 30 acres of land at Rushden Lakes have received a mixed reception. Some local councils welcome the jobs and retail opportunities created, while others think it will cause irreparable damage. The row will continue until the local authority meets in June to discuss the planning application THE latest stage in Rushden Lake development plans has seen Kettering Borough Council vote to “object in the strongest possible terms” to the plans. The owners, LxB have purchased around 250 acres on the outskirts of Rushden, adjacent to the A45, including 30 acres of developable land and have announced plans to create a £50m retail
park that would include 20 shops. It is hoped the development would create between 300 and 1,500 jobs during construction and when completed, and the developers are looking at ways of linking the site to Rushden town centre, with either a link bus service or a footbridge leading into the town centre. The finance package includes the costs of a dedicated Town Centre Manager to act as a conduit between the surrounding towns and high streets and Rushden Lakes. Wellingborough Borough Council, earlier this month, supported the plans, stating that the majority of the public in Wellingborough had expressed favourable opinions about the development and that they should be listened to. They were not of the opinion that the proposed devel-
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opment would offer competition to Wellingborough town centre as the choice of retailers would be different. It was said that the development could be a catalyst for Wellingborough’s regeneration and a stepping stone to attracting big-name retailers to the town. But opposition has come in from other areas, and last week Kettering Borough Council voted unanimously to object “in the strongest possible terms” to the planning application. The Planning Committee were concerned that the retail element of the Rushden Lakes application would cause irreparable harm to other town centres in the area, resulting in job losses of a scale which cancels out the jobs created. At a previous Planning Policy Committee meeting, which met this month, concern was expressed that the
application was contrary to the national ‘town centres first’ planning policy and the Local Development Plan. Councillors also concluded that the application was seriously flawed and, if approved in its current state, would be open to legal challenge. The Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Shirley Lynch, confirmed that the Borough Council “would do everything it can to protect its town centres”, while Tom Shields, Development Manager, said: “The consequence of permitting the Rushden Lakes application would be to absorb all the identified future expenditure capacity in the town centres in North Northamptonshire for the next ten years.” The planning application is due to be heard by East Northamptonshire District Council in June.
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McDONALD’S: Wellingborough serving the Olympics
Fast food winners > Wellingborough
SIX staff from Wellingborough's McDonald's restaurant have been chosen from more than 87,000 McDonald’s staff across the country to work at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The specially selected crew members will play a key role in serving an estimated 1.75 million meals in 29 days to 9.7 million spectators, a workforce of 200,000 and 17,000 athletes and team officials. Full story, see Page 9
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Tresham pays tribute to its outstanding learners at awards ceremony
TRESHAM COLLEGE : The line up of outstanding students
News in Brief Jumble thanks > Wilby
A JUMBLE sale in aid of the NSPCC at The Farm, Wilby, raised the grand sum of £745.74. The final figure included takings on the day as well as some generous donations. The organisers wish to thank all who gave and helped in any way.
Surgery date > Irchester
POLICE officers will be available to deal with public concerns and issues at Reach Out Church in Irchester on Wednesday, June 13 from 10am to 11.30am, and at Sainsbury’s Wellingborough on Saturday June 9 from midday to 2pm.
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Students are honoured > Tresham
TRESHAM College has held its Annual Awards Ceremony, with 44 individuals named learners of the year for their own areas. The ceremony, held earlier this month, was attended by guest of honour Jamie Archer, an X Factor finalist in 2009, who presented the awards to the students who have stood out in their own disciplines over the past year. After a performance by the Performing Arts Learners, Principal and Chief Executive Stuart Wesselby spoke to the gathering, followed by a presentation from Learner Representatives Declan Findlay and Rachel Higginson. Jamie Archer presented awards to all 44 students, including some whose personal stories are notable. Leigh Whitney, who lost her mother at the age of 15 and who ended up being excluded from school, was named Tresham Youth Training Learner of the Year. Leigh lives with her
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Splash is back > Embankment
Year, has already passed the pre-entry selection test for the Splash Park, the children’s water Royal Marines. play area next to the River Nene at The Embankment, Wellingborough, is now open on weekends and bank holidays - despite the hosepipe ban. The park, which draws on a natural spring, is completely free there are > Wellingborough sandpits, picnic tables, and regular THERE’S a giant needs de- food and ice cream. Free car parking, feating in Wellingborough toilets and baby changing facilities. Once the school summer holidays later this year and volunteers are sought to help Jack do it. start, the park will be open daily The Wellingborough Panto- throughout. mime Society are holding auditions for their January 2013 show, Jack and the Beanstalk, to be performed at The Castle from January 15 to 20. > Wollaston Dates for the auditions are Sunday June 17 for principals MEMBERS of Wollaston Parish and chorus - principals at 2pm Council were recently invited and chorus at 4pm at All Hal- to attend an open morning at lows Church Hall Wellingbor- Wollaston Community Primary ough and dancers aged eight School where children have been years and above at the Masonic researching where they live. Hall (York Road Entrance) on The Headmistress and teachers Friday June 22 - juniors 6pm were so impressed they wanted as for 6.30pm and seniors 7.30pm many people as possible to see how for 8pm. much effort the children had made. Janet Wicks on 01933 317304 A selection of the models are now on or 07737 016457. display in the library in Newton Road.
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Millions of steps Knowing when and where to show off driving skills
> Kettering General TEAMS of staff at Kettering General Hospital are each planning to walk more than 17 million steps to mark the approach of the Olympic Games – and demonstrate their dedication to keeping fit. Teams of up to 30 staff from different departments across the hospital are competing against each other to see how many steps their team can take between May 17 and the start of the games on July 27. The challenge is called Walk the Torch and the 17 million step target refers to the number of steps taken by the Olympic Torch’s torchbearers during their 8,000 mile journey around the UK over this 70-day period. The challenge – inspired by Walk England’s Walk4Life campaign – is taking place across the country at schools, hospitals and councils. The number of steps taken by each member of staff will be recorded on a small pedometer device that staff attach to their clothes. If each team member, in a team of 30 staff, walks about 8,100 steps (about four miles)
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in response to the favourable support and feedback received about the previous operation to tackle speeding motorists on main routes to and from the raceway on race days. Officers carried out further speed checks during the Street Nationals event that was being held at the raceway earlier this month.
POLICE officers reminded drivers of when and where to drive at excess speeds when they carried out a successful operation to tackle speeding around the Santa Pod Raceway. STEPPING OUT: Some of the KGH staff who are planning to Walk the Torch with the Wellingborough Rural pedometers they will use to record the number of steps they take. Safer Community Team per day for the 70-day period Olympics Games seemed like carried out the exercise the team will achieve the 17 a perfect way to encourage our million step target. staff to be more active, get fit, KGH occupational health feel good and have fun.” services manager, Jackie FarKGH’s Director of Human row, said: “The Walk the Torch Resources, Geoffrey Etule, challenge fits right in with the said: “We hope the challenge hospital’s aim of promoting will foster a spirit of team > Wellingborough activities to hospital staff that working and competition in have a positive impact on the a light hearted manner which UNWANTED toys can be swapped work-life balance. will help motivate staff to at a charity event at Captain Neil’s “We already support yoga and adopt a greater level of fitness Toy Chest in High Street, Wellingzumba classes on site and we and cultivate an element of the borough on Saturday, June 2. People can bring in clean toys in plan to have taster events in these feel good factor. “People can walk at work full working condition and have and also tai chi, volleyball, minimassage and running during the and at home to push up their them assigned a value, for which they team’s total and know that will be given vouchers to swap for countdown to the Olympics. “Setting a challenge during they are doing their body some other toys that have been brought in to the swap. the 70-day countdown to the good with every step.”
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New chairman takes his seat
Long-standing councillor takes lead at council meetings for this year > County LOCAL historian and parish archivist Councillor John Bailey has been elected Chairman of Northamptonshire County Council. Councillor Bailey, former Mayor of Wellingborough, will be the ceremonial representative of the council for the next year and will chair Full Council meetings. Councillor Bailey was elected to Northamptonshire County Council in 1970 as a Conservative, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfathers John Thomas Hawthorne and Albert Henson Bailey, and his grandfather Leonard Bailey, who all represented Finedon on the County Council in their day. This means Finedon has been represented on the county council by members of John’s family for 86 years of its 123-year existence. Councillor Bailey has appointed the Rev Richard Coles of Finedon Parish Church as his chaplain for the duration of the civic year to lead prayers before each council meeting.
Sergeant David Convery said: “This proved to be another worthwhile exercise, and further operations will continue around event days throughout the year. “Motorists need to realise that the local roads are not race tracks – Santa Pod Raceway is the only place driving fast should be showcased!”
NEW CHAIRMAN: John Bailey Councillor Larry Henson was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the council. At the meeting, outgoing Chairman Councillor Ron Sawbridge presented cheques totalling £7,600 to his two charities, the Northamptonshire Parent Infant Partnership and Nene Valley Care Trust. Of that amount, £4,700 was raised by a sponsored cycle ride held at Silverstone circuit. An additional £300 was presented to Councillor Sawbridge by young care leavers who took part in the sponsored cycle ride.
Anyone taking part in the event will be asked to make a £2 donation, with all the proceeds going to the NSPCC. Toys can be dropped off at Captain Neil’s Toy Chest until 1pm on the day of the event and vouchers can be “spent” between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Any toys that are not found a new home on the day will be given to a charity shop. For full details, contact Captain Neil’s Toy Chest on 01933 226832.
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Comedy for a good cause > Lighthouse Theatre THEY say laughter is the best medicine and that could certainly be the case at the Lighthouse Theatre when an evening of comedy will take place in aid of the Wellingborough-based Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal. The theatre's resident comedy night will this month raise money for the local charity that this year celebrates its tenth anniversary. An all-female line-up for Ladies Night! has been put together to raise the roof, raise funds and raise awareness all at the same time. Among the acts on stage will be Frisky and Mannish, stars of the Edinburgh Comedy Festival for the past two years; Isy Suttie who plays Dobbie in Channel 4's Peep Show; musical comedian Carly Smallman; Radio 4
CRAZY DUO: Frisky and Mannish will be appearing in Ladies Night! in aid of the Crazy Hats Appeal The show starts at 8pm and regular Mary Bourke and Meryl O'Rourke, whose cheeky and tickets are £16.50. For details mischievous sets have delight- ring the Lighthouse Theatre box office on 01536 414141. ed audiences across the globe.
OFF THE RAILS: The classic story, The Railway Children, will be performed at Irchester Country Park
Classic gets airing at country park > Irchester CHILDREN’S classic, The Railway Children, will be performed in the open air at Irchester Country Park this summer. Visitors will be able to bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic to enjoy as they revel in the heart-warming story of Edwardian children Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis who are mysteriously separated from their father, and move to Three
Chimneys in Yorkshire. As endless days stretch before them, the family set about establishing themselves and making friends in the village. The all-important railway runs like a life vein through the community and its importance grows –learning from the people in and around it, the children rediscover and piece their family back together as the story steams towards its heart-warming and iconic end.
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Heartbreak’s award-winning adaptation delivers the heart and soul of this classic tale and the company’s inspirational storytelling will thrill the whole family, whatever their age. The production at Irchester Country Park will take place on Tuesday, July 24, at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £12 for adults and £8 for concessions. For details, visit the Heartbreak Productions website www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk
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May 30 The Last Five Years, drama presented by the Shabby Theatre Company. Tickets £12.50, concessions £10, Castle Theatre Studio, Wellingborough, 7.45pm. Box Office 01933 270007 May 31 Showtime Spectacular, presented by Wellingborough Hatton Rotary Club and featuring 150 local performers singing songs from favourite musical shows. Tickets £10, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007 May 31 Tad Newton's Jazz Friends, with Trevor Whiting and Alan Savage, an evening dedicated to Count Basie, Duke Ellington and their musicians. Tickets £12.50 (concessions £10.50), Castle Theatre Studio, Wellingborough, 8pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 2 Tom Stade, Canadian stand-up comedian as part of his nationwide tour. Tickets £15, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 3 Just Dance, with the Deborah McFarlane School of Dance. Tickets £11 (concessions £9.50), Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 4.30pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 5 to June 7 Children and Families Festival, a range of shows and activities for half term week, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, for details visit www. thecastle.org.uk Box Office 01933 270007 June 9 and June 10 Well...rough, a community play telling a sad, witty and poignant tale about Wellingborough and its people. Tickets £10 (concessions £8), Castle Theatre Studio, Wellingborough, Saturday 3pm and 7.30m, Sunday 2pm and 6pm. Box Office 01933 270007 June 12 and 13 The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, a two-handed production to mark the centenary of the author, Robert Tressell. Tickets £12.50 (concessions £10.50, £8 for those not working), Castle Theatre Studio, Wellingborough, 7.45pm. Box Office 01933 270007 Film June 5 Tangled - Disney's colourful version of the story of Rapunzel. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 11am and 2pm, check www.thecastle.org.uk for details. June 11 The Cold Light of Day - Bruce Willis and Sigourney Weaver in the story of a young Wall Street trader whose life is transformed by a sailing trip to Spain. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check www.thecastle. org.uk for details. June 12 Mirror Mirror - Spirited adventure comedy based on the Snow White story and starring Julia Roberts. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 2.30pm and 8pm, check www.thecastle.org. uk for details. June 13 Gone - Jill has only 12 hours to find
her sister, Molly, in this thrilling adventure. Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, 8pm, check www.thecastle. org.uk for details.
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Every Monday Wellingborough Rotary Club, meets at The Castle Theatre, at 12.30 or 6 pm (Alternate twilight meetings at 6 pm, meetings on 5th Monday of a month usually at Wellingborough Golf Club at 7.30, contact secretary on 01933 664636.
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Little COGS Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am-11.15am, Reachout Community Church, Havelock Street, 50p per child. Contact 01933 225525 Messy Play Wednesdays 1.152.45pm, Victoria Centre, £2.20 1st child, £2 thereafter. Contact 01933 460266 Jumping Beans Wednesdays 9.1511am term time only, Mill Road Baptist Church. Contact 01933 383159 Little Fishes Fridays 1.30-3pm, Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, £1 per family. Contact Lee on 01933 460266 Mucky Pups (Messy Play) Tuesdays 9.30-11am, The Castle Theatre 1st child £2.75, 2nd child £2. Contact 01933 272119 The Rascals Music Session Wednesdays & Fridays 9.45-10.45am, The Castle Theatre, £2 1st child, £1.25 2nd child Rhymetime Wednesdays 1010.30am & 11-11.30am, Wellingborough Library, Free. Contact 01933 225365 Little Lambs (Irchester), Fridays 10-11.30am, Reachout Community Church, 4 High Street, Irchester. Contact 01933 225525 Irchester BATS (Babies and Toddlers), Wednesdays 10.15-11.15am, term time only, Irchester Village Hall, £1 1st child, 50p thereafter. Contact Nichola on 01933 410866 Little Fishes (Little Harrowden) Every other Wednesday 2-3pm, Little Harrowden Church, Main Street, Little Harrowden. Contact Heather on 01933 678225
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Youngsters speak out to get foster message across Brave foster children tell their stories to highlight plight of others > County Five Northamptonshire youngsters shared their experiences of foster care in a bid to encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers. The five, ranging in age from eight to 15 years, recorded touching interviews giving an insight into how much difference a foster carer can make. The interviews were recorded as part of a Northamptonshire County Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight earlier this month. Councillor Andrew Grant, cabinet member for children, learning and skills, said: “It’s not often that we have the chance to hear the voice of the children at the heart of the fostering issue. These young people have articulated the concerns and hopes of children in
care and I’m so grateful that they have given us a glimpse into their lives so we can truly understand the impact a good fostering placement can make.” The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight was 22 minutes. This reflects the fact that a child comes into care and needs a foster family every 22 minutes across the UK. In Northamptonshire, a child comes into care every 14 hours. There are different types of fostering including short-term and permanence. Foster carers are paid an allowance and a further payment that increases as the carers skills increase. In Northamptonshire there are currently 158 couples and 62 individuals providing foster care. For more information about how to get involved in fostering, call the fostering recruitment line on 0300 126 1009 or visit the website www.fosterme.co.uk
Life behind a lens Summer school especially for young film makers > Grendon Hall BUDDING film makers can get a chance to experience the excitement of life behind the camera at a five-day residential film course this summer. The course, at Grendon Hall will introduce young people from 11 to 16 to film making and outdoor activities. During the week students will have the opportunity to take part in a whole host of activities including: film making, special effects workshops, abseiling, climbing, archery, swimming and raft building. The courses aim to introduce students to the skills they will need to become accomplished film makers and promote self-esteem, creativity, selfmotivation, leadership and team skills. They are staffed by workshop leaders who are industry professionals who have experience working with children and young people and have undergone enhanced police checks. The course will take place from July
Open air theatre > Yeldon SHAKESPEARE’S Twelfth Night will be performed at the Open Air Theatre at the Chequers Pub in Yelden on Saturday, June 9. Tickets are £15 each, concessions £12.50, and the show begins at
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Say what 2012 means to you Prize for this special year > County A GOLDEN prize is on offer to a budding artist, photograph and poet who can best show judges what this year's London Olympics means to them. Anyone wishing to take part should write a poem, take a photograph, create a piece of art or write a short piece of prose entitled My 2012 Legacy. The entry should reflect how they see London 2012 impacting upon their life, perhaps inspiring them to take part in sport or the arts. The winner will receive an exclusive copy of the London 2012 Olympic Games The Official Book, signed by four-times gold medal winner, Sir Matthew Pinsent. The Official Book, with a foreword by Lord Sebastian Coe, is published by Carlton Books and will sell at £12.99. But only four will have Sir Matthew's autograph and special message in them and they will go, exclusively, to East Midlands young people. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Pupils at Primary Schools, Pupils at Special Schools, Secondary school pupils and College and KS 5 students Entries to include photos of any artwork should be emailed to Gaynor Nash at g.nash@lboro.ac.uk to arrive no later than Friday June 15. Judging will take place by June 22.
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Giles’ special task runs alongside build-up
County-born Met officer is part of flame security team > Wellingborough A POLICE officer from Northamptonshire is part of the team that has been ensuring the safe passage of the Olympic torch relay as it makes it was across the UK. Giles Dainty is part of the Metropolitan Police Service’s specialist Torch Security Team (TST) has been part of an 18-month of training schedule for what is a unique role in British policing. PC Dainty is a “runner”, just one element of the wider torch security team, which includes motorcyclists, pedal cyclists, senior officers and operational planners, who will ensure the integrity, safety and security of the flame, as well as the immediate protection of the torch bearer holding that flame. PC Dainty, aged 33, has been a MPS officer since 2004, serving in a variety of roles including policing the streets of Islington. For the past four years he has been an officer on the Territorial Support Group. He was chosen to take on this challenge from an initial 664 applicants and following an eight-month selection process. PC Dainty will be policing the Relay every four days and will be running through parts of Newcastle and London.
PROTECTION: Giles Dainty will be among the team ensuring the safe passage of the Olympic Torch. Numerous hours have gone into preparing for the role but, outside of work, PC Dainty has been preparing putting in many hours keeping fit by playing rugby. A keen sportsman, PC Dainty has played for the MPS rugby team for almost four years as well as playing for his local team, Olney. His Olympic hero is Daley Thompson as he represents his earliest memory of the Olympic Games.
Officers in training for Olympic role Northants Police play their part in largest peace-time pre-planned police operation > County
SOMEWHERE in the region of 198 police officers from Northamptonshire will be part of a special force put together to provide policing for the Olympic Games in London. Officers from Northamptonshire Police have been working with national colleagues in will be the largest ever pre-planned policing operation, while also ensuring that core policing for local communities continues. The 105-day national policing operation begins on 4 June and runs until 16 September, and Northamptonshire Police will support the operation by providing officers to assist for a total of 47 days. The commitment of the Force varies each day, ranging from a maximum of around 82 officers to as low as just two officers on other days. While the majority of officers travelling to police the Games are general beat officers, providing their usual professional service and working alongside the public, there is also
a requirement for some specialist skilled officers to assist. Northamptonshire Police will be lending expertise from its public order unit, dog section and firearms unit. Annual leave has been restricted across the service, non-essential training has been postponed and the Special Constabulary and volunteers will also play a role. Assistant Chief Constable Martin Jelley, who is overseeing the Force’s London 2012 operations, said: “The Olympic Games is the largest preplanned peace time operation that many of us will ever see. Officers from across the Force have volunteered to be part of the national response and we have local Olympic duties to provide safe passage for Olympic teams through the county. “This is on top of our day-to-day business, which certainly will not stop for the Olympics. “I am extremely confident that we are fully prepared to play our role in delivering safe passage for the Olympic Torch through the county and supporting the Olympic commitment.”
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Borough gets ready to mark the celebrations in their own ways > Borough FLAGS will wave and loyal toasts will be made this weekend as the country sees the culmination of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. For Her Majesty, the extra-long Bank Holiday weekend will start with a trip to the Epsom Derby on Saturday, followed by the Thames Jubilee Pageant on Sunday, when up to 1,000 boats from across the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world will take to the river. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will travel in the Royal Barge which will form the centrepiece of the flotilla. On Monday, there's a concert at Buckingham Palace and in the evening a network of beacons will be lit by communities and individuals across the UK. Tuesday, June 5, will see a day of celebrations in central London, in-
cluding a service at St Paul’s Cathedral followed by two receptions, a lunch at Westminster Hall, a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace and finally a balcony appearance, fly-past, and fireworks. For the rest of us, there is plenty going on around our regions to give us the chance to celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne. Big Jubilee Lunch events are scheduled to take place across the county, while street parties have been organised by local communities desperately hoping the weather is kind to them and Her Majesty. • Wollaston Diamond Jubilee celebrations will take place on Saturday, June 2 from 10am at the Courtyard, Wollaston High Street. The event will include crafts, food, entertainment, music, bar, fun and games, vintage wares, garden, kids' activities, cakes, ice cream and gift stalls.
• The Royal Oak in Doddington Road is planning a three-day event including a Jubilee beacon, live music, children's entertainment, food and a fireworks display. • On Sunday, June 3 ska band The Gangsters will be headlining, while on Monday, June 4, Guns and Roses tribute act It's So Easy will lead the entertainment, as well as bands from across the region. On Monday, big screens will broadcast the Jubilee Concert live from London. In addition, there will be face painting, jugglers and othON PARADE: All the pomp and circumstance of Royal life will be seen during the Jubilee celebrations er entertainment as well as a tournaments as well as an Old forces to put on a Diamond raffle. Tickets for the event can School Sports Day and various Games on Monday 4 June at be booked in advance either at stalls and attractions. the Memorial Sports Ground the pub itself, through Richard *Whatever you do to celebrate from midday, culminating in Oak on Facebook or by texting a the lighting of a beacon. The the Jubilee, why not share it with ticket request to 07971 530683. day will include a family fun Extra. Send your photographs • Wellingborough Old Grammarday featuring cricket, rugby, of the day to editor.judith@exians and the Borough Council rounders and a Dads and Lads tranewspapers.co.uk of Wellingborough have joined
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Olympic team picked for speed Six workers chosen to join McDonald's London 2012 operation > Wellingborough FAST food outlet McDonald’s has named its Olympic Champion Crew, and the list includes six people from Wellingborough. The six have been selected from more than 87,000 McDonald’s staff across the country to work at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The specially selected Wellingborough crew members are amongst a 2,000 strong squad of McDonald’s staff that have been chosen following a rigorous test of their speed, customer service and ability to work as part of a team. Esthefani Payano from Wellingborough is one of those chosen to be part of the McDonald’s Olympic Champion Crew. She said: “I feel so lucky to have been selected. Being given the chance to work at the Games will be the biggest recognition of my hard work yet and it’s a great feeling knowing how proud my family is of my achievement “I’m looking forward to spending the time in London, and soaking up the atmosphere from the Games - this is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I’m going to make the most of it.”” Franchisee Perry Akhtar, said: “I’m delighted that so many staff from Wellingborough have been chosen to take part in this fantastic opportunity. McDonald’s was looking for its very best people. They will have to step up their performance to meet the challenges of the Games. The crew will travel to London this summer to work across the four temporary McDonald’s restaurants in and around the Olympic park. They will play a key role in serving an estimated 1.75 million meals in 29 days to 9.7 million spectators, a workforce of 200,000 and 17,000 athletes and team officials. McDONALD’S: Staff getting on their marks ready for the off
Fundraisers mourn Niamh > Wellingborough A LITTLE Wellingborough girl whose charity appeal saw hundreds of people moved to raise funds for her treatment, has died. Niamh's Next Step was launched earlier this year to try to raise £450,000 to take five-year-old Niamh Curry to America for specialist treatment for neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. But after developing pneumonia, Niamh died in hospital on Sunday, May 20. Just days before her death, her family had announced that the Niamh's Next Step
campaign had topped the £300,000 mark, with people across Northamptonshire and further afield organising countless events to add to the coffers. In addition, celebrities including Westlife's Shane Filan and X Factor star Alexandra Burke added their support, wearing Niamh's Next Step wristbands to promote the campaign. Niamh's parents have said that they are not sure yet what will happen to the money raised, but they are keen to see the fight to raise awareness and to fund treatment and research, continue.
Miles to walk > Wellingborough W E LL I N G B O R O U G H Ramblers are planning several walks over the next week or so, including an eight and a quarter mile circular walk from Brampton on Sunday, June 3. On June 2, a walk that covers seven and a half miles from Yeldon will start at
Share memories of Avenue Infants > The Avenue FORMER pupils, staff and governors of a school in Wellingborough are being asked to share their memories to mark its centenary. The Avenue Infant School, Wellingborough will be 100 years old in October and the school is looking for anyone who went to the school, or had children at the school, or who have worked at the school, to share any photographs, mementoes or memories they might have.
Three coffee sessions were organised to give anyone with connections with the school the chance to meet and share recollections of the old days. The last of those sessions will take place on Friday (June 1) from 10am to 11.30am. Alternatively, the school can be contacted on 01933 276366. It is hoped that the centenary will be celebrate with a party or gettogether of some kind on Friday, October 26, with details still to be finalised.
Holiday boot sale > Wellingborough
BANK Holiday Monday will see a special Mad Mile Car Boot Sale with The Chequers pub at 10am donations in aid of the Air Ambulance. followed the next day by the The boot sale, at Hardwick/Sywell Road, will start at 7am on Monday, June Brampton walk from 10am 4. It’s £5 a pitch for cars, £7 for small vans and £10 for large vans. from Old Thrapston Road. Parking for buyers is £1 per vehicle. On Wednesday, June 6, Refreshments will be available throughout the event. the group will be taking an eight-mile walk from The Greyhound at Milton Malsor, meeting 10am, and on June 7, they will meet at the main car park in Woburn for a 14-mile day circular, starting at 10am.
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Shotokan Karate: Meets Wednesday, Weavers Leisure Centre, Weavers Rd, Wellingborough. 7pm, E-mail wellingborough@shotokando.co.uk for more information. Wellingborough Bowling Club: Hatton Road, Wellingborough 01933 222527 Yoga Class: Thursday mornings, all abilities, Little Harrowden Village Hall, 9.30am - 11am Tai Chi and Acupuncture: Dominic Rushmore, Thursdays, All Saints Church Hall, Midland Road, Wellingborough, 9.30am to 10.30am. Wellingborough and District Camera Club: visit www.wellingboroughcc.info for contact details Wellingborough Rotary Club: The Castle Theatre, at 12.30 or 6 pm , Alternate twilight meetings at 6 pm, meetings on 5th Monday of a month usually at Wellingborough Golf Club at 7.30, contact secretary on 01933 664636. Little Fishes Fridays 1.30-3pm, Our Lady’s Catholic School Hall, Henshaw Road, £1 per family. Contact Lee on 01933 460266 Wellingborough and District Horticultural Society: third Thursday of each month upstairs in the Salem Hall, Salem Lane, Wellingborough, 7.30pm. For further details contact admin@wellingborough-gardeners. com Rorke's Drift Appreciation Society: formed in 1996 by a small number of avid fans of the film ‘Zulu’, hence the name. Tel: 01933 226188 or email enquiries@wellingboroughogs.org Arts Barn Gilbert and Sullivan Society: Contact Alan Joyce, email info@wellingboroughgands.co.uk Parkinsons UK Wellingborough and District Branch: meets Irchester Village Hall, second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm. Contact Pauleen Parriss, Branch Chair, 01933 225438 Wellingborough Hatton Inner Wheel: First Monday of month - Business meeting. Second Monday - Dinner with Speaker. For information visit www.innerwheeldistrict7.org Wellingborough Flower Arrangement Society: meets third Wednesday of the month, All Saints Hall, Midland Road, 7.30pm. Contact Elaine Hall, 01926 843624, email eandmhall@btinternet.com If you would like your club or group to be featured in this listing, contact Extra Newspapers on 01536 384616 or email editor.judith@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Andy sees business Work starts on new home for funeral firm turn completely around Undertakers looking to expand across county > Rushden
DIGNITY Funerals is shortly to open a new branch in Rushden after securing premises on Wellingborough Road in the town. The British company has taken a 664 sq ft shop property from letting agent Prop-Search and agreed a lease term of 10 years. Work has now commenced to fit out the unit to provide for reception and a private bereavement suite as well as a chapel of rest. Dignity has a rich heritage, employing local people who understand the customs and traditions
Joining group provided the focus > County
LOCAL businessman Andy Gibney has been presented with a national award for entrepreneurship. Andy, who runs No Brain, No Gain, a therapy solutions company, was presented with the award at Newbury Racecourse in front of 640 members of the Entrepreneurs Circle – a countrywide organisation that brings likeminded businesspeople together. Andy is known not only for No Brain, No Gain, which uses strategies such as neuro-linguistic programming to help people with issues including giving up smoking, losing weight, improving their relationships (or find one), increasing self esteem and eradicating phobias. He is also known in Northamptonshire as one of the leading martial arts teachers. Facing ruin in autumn last year, Andy joined Entrepreneurs Circle to give his business one last chance. "I can trace the turnaround to three events: joining the Entrepreneurs Cir-
AWARD WINNER: Andy Gibney (right) receives the award from Nigel Botterill. cle, a meeting with a fellow martial arts instructor who gave me some great advice and an ‘angel’ who saved me with only 24 hours before I lost my business," said Andy. "With some financial assistance, it came down to grit, determination, working insane hours and being creative to record a 72 per cent increase in turnover in seven months. "I won the Northamptonshire Entrepreneur of the Month award back in November 2011 and set about winning the national title as well; I told myself if I did enough to win the competition, then the business must thrive as well."
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HEALTH and safety company She Ltd has added its support to Wellingborough Town Football Club’s first team. The Wellingborough-based company, which provides consultancy services for the implementation of safety, health, environmental and quality management systems, understands the importance of giving support to its local football team. Alongside the obvious health benefits, is the opportunity for talented team members to develop into great players, with the potential of achieving an outstanding career in football. The team plays in the United Counties League Premier Division at their home ground of London Road, Wellingborough.
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of their community. The company strives to set the highest standard for the funeral profession in terms of client service and care for the deceased. Every Dignity funeral director is rigorously monitored to ensure client service, premises and vehicles are of the highest standard. The firm has a policy of treating all clients as individuals and every family with compassion, respect, openness and care. Further retail opportunities in Rushden and across Northamptonshire can be view at www. prop-search.com or by contacting its office, telephone 01933 223300.
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Come on england! Can Roy’s boys do it? The european football championships will start in poland and ukraine from June 8th. It will be the third time that the final tournament is jointly hosted by two countries (after Belgium/ netherlands in 2000 and austria/ switzerland in 2008).
His decision to leave out seasoned professsional Rio Ferdinand was a brave one and could come back to haunt him with the side having unproven international players such as Cahill and Lescott if the going gets tough. “England have always been short of firepower up front since the Shearer and Sheringham partnership, and with the talismatic Rooney out for first two games, we wonder where the goals will come from. Danny Welbeck could be one for the future but is this tournament too early for him?.
sixteen national teams will compete in a total of 31 matches to be crowned European champions. The format of four groups of four teams will be used for the last time in this tournament. The competition will change for the next tournament in 2016 when the line-up of teams competing in the final tournament will be increased to 24.
“The midfield looks strong with Gerrard and hopefuly Scott Parker but the pairing of Lampard with Gerrard has always been a problem and both seem to play better for their respected clubs than England.
The UEFA Euro 2012 matches will be played in eight stadiums, four in Poland – Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw – and four in Ukraine – Donetsk, Lviv, Kharkiv and Kyiv. the opening match takes place in Warsaw on 8th june and the final on 1 July in Kyiv. 1.4 million fans are expected to visit the finals and the matches will be broadcast all around the world. England kick off the campaign against France on June 11 in Donestsk and with new manager Roy Hodgson in the hotseat, what chances do England have of victory?
Top writer and journalist Stuart Parker, gives his verdict on England, “It all depends on the manager and if he has had enough time to gel a side capable of winning a major tournament.
“The opposition look a bit ordinary apart from Spain who are the obvious tournament favourites, and of course Germany and the Netherlands will be difficult to beat as usual, but England have a chance as long as the penalty hoodoo does not come back to haunt us!. “So now for my prediction- Spain to win beating The Netherlands in the Final, and I’m afriad England may go out to Italy in the Quarter Finals”.
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LAST SATURDAY night was the annual politically charged rally, and low-point of the United Kingdom's music industry, otherwise known as The Eurovision Song Contest. This year our great little island showed the world just how bad we really are, when it comes to making decisions on how we want to be seen; throwing a retired and knackered old man (who I'm told was famous before I was born) on stage. The message from the world was loud and clear; the newer, fresher and better-rounded acts did better. This is - and will prove to be more so in the future - the same with everything. So why are we still teaching the generation-of-tomorrow with outdated methods in schools? We are in a new age. An age where everything around us is digital. When we’re travelling, working and even sleeping, we’re always connected to the internet, utilizing the tools which have become a key necessity for our lives. It is about time that a focus was put upon digital communication methods in schools; with trade and business' set-up in 2012, being able to send an email is as important as our verbal communication skills. Another contrast between the winning act, from Sweden and old Emb's (who came second last) is the creativity which went into the act. As a nation we seem overlyproud of our past, and think that moving away from that is wrong. An example in education, The English Baccalaureate, which measures schools on their intake’s performance in English, mathematics, history or geography, the sciences and a language. In a time when creativity is more important than ever, the youth of today are being discouraged from it; taught instead how to be 'good little workers', who can slot right into today’s jobs market. So - I'm young, and maybe I'm wrong - but don't you agree, and think there needs to be change? If you agree with Spooner or have your own take on things why not comment on our Letters and Rants page in our next issue. Send your emails or letters to: hello@extranewspapers.co.uk
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Luke Manning talks to Terry Cade golfmiester, bowling green afficionado, ex stunt man accompanied by his faithful sidekick Alfie
A DIVERSE career that has included trading blows with Bruce Lee as martial arts specialist and rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood elite as a renowned stuntman, Terry Cade, Rothwell's very own action man is now plotting world domination as a prestigious, bespoke golf club maker in local Rothwell. A man of many talents – stunt man, actor, golfer, bespoke golf club designer, businessman. Where did it all begin? I have always been fascinated with martial arts and back in the 1970s I was working in Hong Kong with the likes of Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan on films such as ‘Enter the Dragon’. I was the English guy who played the baddies and was basically there to get kicked around. It was great fun. One day I was on set and the Australian stunt man working on the film hadn’t arrived to do a couple of scenes. I’d watched the stuntmen in action whilst doing my martial arts work and had always been an athletic kid, so I said to the director “I could do that”. I figured that as long as the car had a good roll cage, I would just put my foot down and hope for the best. Two weeks later another film came up and I was asked by the director if I wanted to do some more stunts. I never looked back. What happened next? I came back to England in 1979
and joined the UK stunt register, building up from a probationary member to full co-ordinator over a number of years. In the process I had to learn all kinds of skills from horse riding and fencing and trampolining to high diving. You could give me anything to fall off and I loved it, apart from motorbikes. I have never been particularly au fait with motorbikes. Do you live the movie star lifestyle? I get to travel the world and have always been treated exceedingly well - after all, your job is to make the movie stars look good isn’t it? The pay is good and it’s a lot of fun but there is the other side as well - always being on planes and in hotels, hanging around forever on set and, of course, it physically hurts. Any favourite films or stunts? Strangely the stunt that springs to mind is nothing outrageous. It was on the television series Spender when Jimmy Nail comes home and finds my character in bed with his sister. He drags me out of bed naked by my hair and, whilst I’m scrabbling for my clothes, throws me down the stairs. It was a hard stunt as I had to go tumbling down with absolutely no padding whatsoever. But my favourite films were perhaps the nine Bond movies I have featured in or when I was a stunt double for Tom
Cruise in Legend. There was probably more of me in that film than Tom, and I got to work with one of the world’s best stunt co-ordinators, Vic Armstrong. Any dreams of being an actor? There have been television series where I have done a bit of acting and thoroughly enjoyed it, such as Last of the Summer Wine and Pulaski, but most of my career has been either coordinating stunts or doing the stunts as a double. I even doubled as Nora Batty! So where does the golf fit in? I play a lot of golf and am fortunate enough to have got to a very good level. I now hold diplomas with the European, World and US Golf Teachers Federations. I organised pro celebrity golf matches in the 1980s and since meeting a guy called Chris Treacy at Diamond Golf, I have always wanted to own a golf academy that not only teaches golf but makes bespoke clubs. I set up of the Snooty Fox Golf Company in 2010 and when I knew that the local bowling green needed saving it seemed a perfect opportunity to a step further towards that dream. We eventually moved premises there and the old bowling green area takes a lot of upkeep, but it’s worth it and it means that alongside the shop we now have a putting green, chipping green and all weather driving bays. We’ve got mem-
bers now that come and use all the facilities and I give them hints, tips and lessons as well. I have always enjoyed using my hands, solving problems and making things, so the bespoke club part of the business is hugely rewarding and very technical - with a workshop onsite to make the clubs. What do you do when you’re relaxing? Being a stuntman makes you always want to be active and turn your hand to anything. I still train and also play squash, water ski on holiday, go scuba diving – that sort of thing. My partner and I spend a lot of time with our two year old dog Alfie, who is always dancing about and has a wonderful friendly character that means he goes by my side wherever I do, and I like to unwind with a steak and a good bottle of red when we go out. Are there any ambitions left unfulfilled? I want to get my name on the map as a great golf club maker. For all of the films and all of television, realising that dream would be my greatest success. Sum yourself up in four words. Fun. Energetic. Inquisitive. Helpful. And if you could be a superhero, who would it be? It’s got to be Superman. He’s a force for good and everybody likes to think they could fly...
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Dear..EXTRA The recent ruling whereby the European Court of Human Rights ordered Britain to give prisoners the vote within six months is an absolute fudge. It first said an automatic ban on votes for prisoners is incompatible with the right to free elections enshrined in the ECHR. Then it then accepted the UK Government's argument that each state has wide discretion on regulating the ban. The court did not give guidance as to our future legislation but there must be no lengthy delay to setting a timetable for amending our electoral law. The UK government must bring forward proposals within six months. So we cannot ban all convicted persons from the right to vote and must frame rules as to what types of crime merit a ban and whether that is to be mandatory or left to a judge to decide at the time of conviction. Our coalition Government now has six months to frame the new laws and decide if judges are to be given discretion. This is open to controversy. If the vote ban kicks in at a certain
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EXTRA sport Basketball nets a deal to On your bike this summer develop elite players > Cycling
> Basketball TWO of the leading county basketball clubs have joined forces to provide basketball at an elite level throughout Northamptonshire. In the past two years, Wellingborough Phoenix and Northampton Nets Basketball Clubs have achieved a Women’s Division 2 title, a Men’s runners up spot in Division 3, as well as three junior age group national final four appearances, National League Premiership and conference league wins and numerous play-off appearances at junior age groups. The two clubs have now teamed up to form Northamptonshire ELITE Basketball Club (NEBC). Both clubs will continue their identity in developing new players, enhancing and improving the local leagues within Northamptonshire, but a new player pathway will be developed in an integrated national league structure within NEBC, allowing a fully integrated player pathway from junior to senior. The club will play out of the existing homes of Wellingborough Phoenix and Northampton Nets in a move that will maximise the resources of both clubs for the benefit of the county as a whole. Pete Burgoine, Chairman of Wellingborough Phoenix Basketball Club said: “Wellingborough Phoenix and Northampton Nets have both made extraordinary progress since commencing national league programmes. The formation of NEBC will further assure the future of the programme and allow the teams to maximise the opportunity for all players and coaches who aspire to perform at the top level, it will
ELITE PLAYERS: The Wellingborough Phoenix Under 13s squad who took the bronze medal in the recent National Final Fours. also widen the recruitment net for players and coaches of both sexes with senior national league ambitions. “It is a vital component that Wellingborough Phoenix will still exist to continue its excellent work in developing youngsters in local primary schools and the continued cooperation with Nets allows this programme to be extended into more areas of the county for the benefit of both clubs.” Sue Elliott-King, Chair of Northampton Nets Basketball Club said: “The formation of NEBC is a natural progression of two clubs who have worked very closely to improve the standard and level of basketball being played and officiated in the county.
Rivals produce a game of two fielding displays > Cricket WELLINGBOROUGH Cricket Club Second XI took on Rushton in a game of two contrasting fielding displays almost tipped the game in the favour of the visitors. Wellingborough on the back of a good start to the season were inserted on a tricky wicket and with the Rushton bowlers bowling a tidy line and length, scoring proved difficult for the openers. Nathan Griggs, despite being given an early chance was the stand out early on for Boro with 38. Tim Coleman entered following the departure
of an unusually subdued Curtis and batted through the remainder of the innings for his third century of the season (104 NO). While the Rushton ground fielding was generally pretty good, the catching aided and abetted by a wet ball left a lot to be desired and Coleman was the chief beneficiary being dropped four times in all. Boro eventually reaching 214-7 off the full 50 overs. The pick of the home bowlers was Ryan Lingley bowling two decent spells up the slope (2-69) and Shaun Parker (9-1-34-4). The Rushton innings got off to a flying start, with the usually tight Boro
Thrills on the track > Racing SANTA Pod will be hosting a FIA Main Event Drag Racing Championships this weekend, including drag bikes. The televised action from Europe's premier Drag Racing Championships, attracting over 250 of the top drag racing teams and 17 classes of cars and bikes, including Top Fuel Dragster, plus jet cars, stunts, monster trucks, traders, sideshows and more family entertainment. The event starts on June 1 and runs until June 4, with the gates opening at 8am each day. Ticket prices range from £15 to £65 but children under 16 go free, 01234 782828 or visit www.santapod.co.uk
openers struggling with the slope. Dayle Steventon proved harsh on any width to compile a useful 49. The introduction of young Kyle Awbery and veteran Clifford Gorst put the brakes on and started eating into the home side batting line up. Gorst finishing with admirable figures of 15-7-28-5 and Awbery 8-1-15-2, but they couldn't get past the obdurate defence of Parker Snr who ended not out in a final tally of 124-8. A good all-round effort from the Boro, who were happy to take the lion's share of the points against one of their main promotion rivals.
Offer is on the table > Table tennis CHILDREN aged between seven and 13 years old are being invited to try out table tennis during the half-term holidays. The session will be led by UKCC Level 2 coach John Alsop and assisted by UKCC Level 2 coach Mark Holly. The cost is £3.50 per session and is open to anyone interested in learning new skills in a fun and safe environment. Call John on 07921 093199 or email jalsop@northamptonshire.gov.uk for full details
AN array of cycling events to suit the serious cyclist and the less enthusiastic has been put together by Northamptonshire County Council in its Summer of Cycling event. The programme is designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get out and give cycling a go. All the events and activities are free to members of the public, kicking off with Northampton Carnival on June 9, where there will be a bike parade leading the Carnival. Visitors can watch the riders, including a range of silly custom contraptions, such as tall bikes and bedstead bikes, and the festivities will continue at Delapre Park after the parade. The Big Bike Fix during National Bike Week 2012 (June 16 to 24) allows people to receive your free bike safety check before Bike Week by getting out and cycling to work or school, or go on a longer ride with family and friends. June 23 sees Daventry CycleFest, Chaucer Way Car Park, a free, fun event to celebrate cycling featuring a
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range of displays and activities for all ages and abilities, and there will be more cyclethemed activities at Oundle Carnival on June 23 and 24, including suggested bike rides and bike fix stands. A Corby Celebration of Cycling will be held at The Corby Cube on June 30 - a free, fun event to celebrate cycling featuring a range of displays and activities for all ages and abilities. The Cyclists Touring Club will be running a programme of Guided Bike Rides from beginners to experienced cyclists throughout the Summer of Cycling. Visit the Events Guide page on the CTC website for further details – the rides marked as “Open” are those that non-members are welcome to take part in, and there's also five circular rides and other suggested routes on the Summer of Cycling website. In August, Wiicksteed’s Wonderful Wheeled Weekend at Wicksteed Park sees a whole host of existing displays and activities including the chance to ride on the former banked velodrome (now the go-kart circuit) on the Saturday evening.
Who is your Sporting Superstar? > tk ASK Chelsea fans and they’ll probably say Didier Drogba, in cricket there’s every chance it will be Stuart Broad, and the Olympics could throw up any number of stars, from the expected to the unexpected. But around our county, away from the big money and the adulation, there’s plenty of sporting stars that shine very brightly indeed. So who’s your Sporting Star? It might be the eight-yearold who scored a hat-full of goals last season, and it could be the veteran who’s always got one last season in them, and never lets the side down. It could be one of the most popular sports - football, cricket and rugby - or it could be the Cinderella sport, that is a passion for those who take part but never quite recognised in the wider sporting calendar. Wellingborough Extra is all about the good news stories that happen in and around Wellingborough and we want you to tell us who your own sporting superstar is. Send us all their details and a photograph and we’ll tell the whole community about their achievements. Anyone, from a proud parent to an admiring coach, or even a supporter from the touchline, can send their suggestions in, and we will print a selection of the best. Email details of your Sporting Superstars to editor.judith@extranewspapers.co.uk
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AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be joining Wellingborough Town FC in a ground sharing agreement at Wellingborough’s Dog and Duck ground. This is the club that has emerged from the demise of the previous Rushden & Diamonds FC, and played at under 18 level in the past season, with home matches being staged in the Northants Senior Youth League at Raunds Town. Next season the club will also have a senior team, although it is not sure which league it will enter at this stage. This will be confirmed by the FA in due course. Wellingborough Town will, again, be competing in the United Counties League Premier Division and will also have an under 18 team. Along with planned improvements to the Dog and Duck ground, this partnership provides a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to get involved with a growing and exciting football partnership. Wellingborough Town FC offers lo-
DOG & DUCK: Could the Diamonds be here for ever? cal businesses excellent match day hospitality, as well as sponsorship and contra marketing partnerships. By getting involved with WTFC, businesses are able to actively help support grass roots football in their local community as well as getting the business noticed by two sets of home supporting fans and sponsors. The club is always keen to work with new businesses and partners, so would like to hear from anyone
Diamond of a day at beacon site > Old Grammarians A SPORTS club in Wellingborough will be playing its part in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations next weekend when it hosts a special event to mark the lighting of the town's beacon. Wellingborough Old Grammarians and the Borough Council of Wellingborough have joined forces to put on a Diamond Games event to mark the occasion. On Monday 4 June, the aim is to light 2,012 (or more) beacons the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Commonwealth and other countries around the world to mark this important and historic moment in The Queen's reign. Wellingborough Old Grammarians will host one of those beacons. To make the day special, the club is
holding a family fun day which will include cricket, rugby, rounder’s and a Dads and Lads tournaments as well as an Old School Sports Day and various stalls and attractions. To make the event a success, the club is looking for local sponsors and various packages are available. Local businesses or individuals can get involved by paying £100 to sponsor a race or £250 to sponsor an adult tournament. It will cost £500 to enjoy corporate hospitality, complete with a display of advertising signs, and £1000 for a trade stand, advertising and corporate hospitality. Anyone interested in making a right Royal day of it can negotiate terms if they are interested in having the games named after their company. For full details, visit www.wellingborough-ogs.org
who feels that they can help or get involved with the club. Match day sponsorship packages range from being a full match sponsor for just £125 to arranging for a young football fan to be a mascot for £20. For further information contact Matt Roberts on 07948 872074, email m.roberts912@googlemail. com or visit the website www. wellingboroughtownfc.co.uk
Lining up a new pastime > Oundle FOR anyone who's ever fancied lazing the day away by the lake, there's a chance to try the sport of angling at Barnwell Country Park next month. Fully qualified coaches will be on hand on Sunday, June 17 to pass on their knowledge and advice to anyone who wants to have a go at angling. There will also be a chance to find out what else lives in the park with the Park Rangers and to see what lives under the water through the underwater camera. For full details, contact James Roche on 07791 786251 or email james. roche@anglingdevelopmentboard. org.uk
Bowls Northamptonshire Women’s Section visited Haddenham BC, Cambridgeshire for a Middle England League match against Cambridgeshire ladies, and came home with a very welcome win by 16 shots. The County won on two rinks, lost on three and drew the sixth, so the win was very much down to the massive win by Jan Bradley’s all Daventry Town rink which did so by a massive 30 shots. On another day of cold and overcast conditions, Bowls Northamptonshire Men’s Section embarked on its Midland Counties campaign against Warwickshire men at Kingsthorpe BC but came away second best by 14 shots. Warwickshire started the match much more positively, posting a healthy lead of seven shots after five ends and doubling it to 14 shots after 10 ends. Although the visitors’ advantage was stemmed over the next few ends, and in fact reduced to just eight across the green at the three quarter stage, unfortunately, when riding well and having a decent lead, John Haines’ rink dropped a big count of seven shots, and from then on the lead remained with Warwickshire.
Teams needed > Seven-a-side TEAMS are required for a series of community seven-a-side football leagues in Wellingborough. Adults and veterans play on Mondays, adults on Thursdays, children (U-16 and U-14) on Fridays. With affordable match fees and referees, balls, kits and bibs all provided, the leagues, played at Wellingborough School's Astroturf pitch at 7pm, open up opportunities to any team to join in and play football. For more information call 07773 344455.
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A great visit to Soham BC in Cambridgeshire, for the Bowls Northamptonshire Under 25’s in the Inter County National Double Rink competition for the White Rose Trophy. At the halfway stage the county players were in front by around 12 shots, and although Suffolk dug in deep to keep the advantage within reaching distance, the Jamie Walker rink then picked up a six to go 26-13 up with few ends left to play, and Callum Height’s rink changed a head against them to go three shots in front at 16-13. The County eventually won by 20 shots, with the final score Northamptonshire 50 shots – Suffolk 30 shots. The ‘Match of the Season’ for Bowls Northamptonshire was played at Wellingborough BC between the Women’s Section and the Men’s Section, a match which is always keenly fought, and on this occasion, as always, the male bowlers’ pride was at stake. On the day, the men need not have unduly concerned themselves because, having just one losing rink, and that by only two shots, they ran out easy winners by a rather massive 59 shots. The final score was Northamptonshire Women 91 shots – Northamptonshire Men 150 shots.