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Dear Readers, Fairly soon the leaves will begin to fall, evenings are already darker and there’s a chill in the air – so if you’ve nothing to do and you like a good read, stay in the warm and enjoy this magazine. There was a staggering response to our Althorp Food & Drink Festival competition and this time round there’s a meal for two and free tickets to a Christmas Fair to be won. On a serious footnote, please try and support out advertisers if you can - without them our very popular magazines would not exist.
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Did you know as many as 7 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed high blood pressure? It’s recommended that everyone over 40 gets their blood pressure taken by a nurse or doctor as part of a health check to assess their risk for getting cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for a heart attack or stroke. Blood pressure is recorded by 2 levels: Systolic (higher number) – the pressure the body pumps blood around the body when the heart beats. Diastolic (lower number) – the time in between heart beats when the heart is at rest. Causes of hypertension: Genes and lifestyle factors like smoking, stress and lack of exercise all undoubtedly contribute to hypertension, but being overweight and the food that you eat is a major factor too. Foods that increase the risk of hypertension: 1. Salt - Has been linked with hypertension. However the sodium to potassium ratio is the one to look at, eating high intakes of salt and low levels of potassium are highly linked to high blood pressure. Restriction of salt alone has been shown in studies to not be effective unless you are increasing potassium intake as well. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables will increase potassium levels. Avoid all processed foods as these are high in sodium. 2. Caffeine - Can cause a short, but dramatic increase in your blood pressure, even if you don’t suffer from hypertension. If you do have high blood pressure you should try to reduce the amount of caffeine that you drink. I recommend my clients to not have more than 2 cups of coffee a day and these should be consumed before 12pm. Always drink good quality coffee too as poor quality contains anti-nutrients such as moulds which may be having a more negative impact on your health than the caffeine. 3. Sugar - Eating too much sugar can lead to weight gain over time, which puts you at risk of high blood pressure and many other health issues. 25% of people with type 1 diabetes have high blood pressure and 80% with type 2 diabetes.
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4. White refined carbohydrates - Such as white rice, bread, pasta, potatoes and pastries. Instead opt for healthier options like sweet potatoes, quinoa and brown basmati rice. 5. Alcohol - Drinking alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting will temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term increases. Foods that help to lower blood pressure The following foods and drinks are recommended for lowering blood pressure naturally: 1. Bananas 2. Flaxseed 3. Kiwi fruit 4. Avocado 5. Sweet potato 6. Red bell pepper 7. Tilapia 8. Broccoli 9. Kale 10. Quinoa 11. White Beans 12. Natural Greek yogurt 13. Hibiscus herbal tea 14. Cranberry juice 15. Beetroot juice Taking charge of your blood pressure does not have to be difficult. It can be as easy as going back to the natural foods you were created to eat. If you need help losing weight and improving your health my Metabolic Booster programme will show you the way. By eating clean, reducing your alcohol intake, decreasing stress and adding some physical activity into your life will help to improvement not only your blood pressure and weight but your overall health too! NB: If your are on medication for blood pressure you should speak to your GP before making any big changes to your diet as improved diet and weight loss can help lower blood pressure dramatically. www.becca-mclachlan.com www.metabolic-booster.com becca@becca-mclachlan.com Becca Mclachlan Fitness Studios, Brampton Heath Golf Centre, Church Brampton, Northampton NN6 8AX 5
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Every picture . . . As he surveyed the ruins of his Coventry home, Henry Tandey couldn’t help casting his mind back to an incident that allegedly occurred at the end of the summer, back in 1918. On November 14th, 1940 over 400 Luftwaffe bombers launched a surprise attack on Coventry causing mass devastation. It has been claimed that the wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill knew that the city was to be targeted by the German Luftwaffe, but chose to do nothing because it would have alerted Adolf Hitler to the fact the Allies had recently cracked the Nazis’ top-secret Enigma codes. Hitler himself was the man centred in Henry Tandey’s thoughts after a chance encounter near the French village of Marcoing, Cambrai during the First World War. As the story goes, on that day, Tandey’s platoon were under heavy fire until he spotted and knocked out a German machine gun position. The Brits were hopelessly outnumbered, but Tandey bravely led a bayonet charge during which he was wounded twice but refused to give up. Tandey and his platoon of nine men took 37 German prisoners! As the remaining Germans fled, one of them caught Tandey’s attention. He was wounded and unable to run. Tandey took aim but compassion set in – he couldn’t bring himself to shoot an unarmed man! Tandey didn’t know it at 9
his past years in the Bavarian army. Tandey, while admitting that he could never have known the true identity of the man he spared that day in 1914, never spoke publicly about the matter after 1940. He died in 1977 at the age of 86 and had his ashes buried in Marcoing, near the scene of the battle that helped frame his legacy for better or worse. It is said that ‘every picture tells a story’ but in this case the truth is uncertain!
It was a piece of artwork that, allegedly, would end up on display in Hitler’s office after he’d visited a medical officer who also served at Ypres. It was thought Dr. Schwend had acquired a copy of the Matania painting from a British contact. On seeing it, Hitler asked if he could have a reproduction made for his own collection of artworks. A more detailed recollection of this story was published by the Canadian Press and other media in December 1940, in the aftermath of a German Blitz that destroyed Tandey’s home and much of Coventry. Many regard this tale as a myth and there is dubious information available on the internet that supports this theory. Some people say that Hitler concocted the story to further embellish his image as he was known to regularly beef up
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Few places in Russia have a more checkered history than Moscow’s gigantic fortified government district otherwise known as the Kremlin. Over time it has seen more than its share of deceit and death. As such, it is widely rumoured that the complex has quite a few ghosts roaming its corridors and alleyways. Since the Kremlin has been a place of power for centuries, many of its ghosts are famous. Ivan the Terrible, a particularly cruel 16th century ruler, is said to mourn his many sins in the Great Bell Tower, his footsteps clearly audible to those who dare to listen. Some say this ghost visited Russia’s last Tsar, Nikolay II, as a bad omen, immediately before the Tsar’s coronation. Nikolay was eventually killed by communists! Another famous ghost in the Kremlin is said to be none other than Lenin, whose ghost was already haunting the premises a good three months before he actually died. This does seem to be ‘far fetched’ as I for one have never heard of someone’s ghost appearing before they actually die! Let me know if you have? Finally, the most famous spectre said to be
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The ‘Red House,’ formerly the ‘Red Rover’ is now known as the ‘Sevens Pub and Restaurant.’ It was completely rebuilt in the 1930’s and replaced a delightful wayside house. In Fred’s younger days he recalled the long wooden forms for seating outside in summer months, which, in particular, was a favourite meeting place for many nearby allotment holders. There were a large number of allotments in the area including holdings near Windsor Crescent, St James Working Men’s Club, Weedon Road, Georges Close (Ellesmere Avenue area) and Franklins Crescent field.
Over past years, if you took a mosey around the pubs in Jimmy’s End, you may have come across some interesting places and characters. Sadly deceased, local historian, Fred Golby wrote about such occurrence’s in his book ‘A History of Old Duston’ and although the dates of existence are a little vague, for those who are not aware, it’s worth recalling parts of his memoirs.
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As a boy, Fred recalled an old Boer War Veteran, Jimmy Ayres who had a small holding near Mill Lane and used to hawk vegetables and fruit around St. James by horse and cart until he was well into his 70’s. He’d call in at one public house after another for ales and refreshment. One Saturday morning, having almost completed his rounds, Fred stopped him as he was coming out of the ‘Forge Hammer’ and asked for a lift to his father’s nursery in Mill Lane. Soon after climbing aboard he noticed that Jimmy had fallen fast asleep. The horse slowly took him home, where his gate was open and not until the horse stopped inside did he wake up! As Fred got down from the cart he told Jimmy that he hadn’t stopped at the ‘Red House’. Jimmy claimed that his trusted old horse would have noticed if the doors were shut as it was around closing time (2 pm) and just kept going. Fred Golby will never be forgotten.
In 1878, ‘The Forge Hammer’ was built along with the first part of Alma Street, St. James and it helped to quench the thirst of many a Stensen’s foundry worker. Drink was also fetched by young boys for the ironstone workers in the Weedon Road pits situated on the edge of the ‘six fields’ as they were then known. The Inn was also used by furnace workers from Hunsbury Hill after a 12 hour shift and the long trek back through the fields. Not too far away was ‘The Florence Nightingale’ in Devonshire Street. Primarily regarded as a shoeworkers haunt, in Fred’s younger days it was known as ‘hell’s kitchen’. In particular, he recalled the old gas lamps, the heavy laden smoky atmosphere and the bar with its sawdust spittoon all the way round the room. The bar was demolished in the 1950’s along with part of Alma Street to make way for a block of flats. In the vicinity, at St. James Square, you’d find ‘The Tram Car’, then still part of Old Duston parish. Mr. Tipping was the landlord in the 1930’s and was a great angler. He attracted many local followers of the sport when he kept that pub. In those days, many passengers coming back from town via tram would simply ask for a ticket to the ‘tram car’, even though St. James would be displayed as the destination on the front. Many years ago St. James End was a hamlet around Mill Road, but later the term became the ‘norm’ for the whole of St James. On the opposite side of the road was the ‘Foundry Arms’ on what was regarded the old Spencer’s land. Today it’s still there, but known as the ‘Foundrymans Arms’. 19
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What was your path to becoming a professional footballer? I started playing for my village team, Gwynfi FC, when I was 15 years old. After a very successful season I went pre-season training with Everwarm (Bridgend) and enjoyed two great seasons. My fellow centre half, Carl Slee, who used to play for Swansea City knew ex-international, Mel Nurse who sent me to Swindon Town for a trial. After six weeks I was offered professional terms by their manager, Danny Williams. Fortunately my apprenticeship as a bricklayer had just ended so I jumped at the opportunity. Tell us what you remember about playing in Swindon’s epic League Cup victory over Arsenal back in 1979? At that time, Swindon had a very successful team and I got the chance to fill in at right back due to a number of injuries. The draw at Highbury brings back great memories and Arsenal had an excellent team including internationals like Liam Brady, Willy Young, Frank Stapleton and Pat Jennings. My job on the night was to keep Graham Rix quiet. The team rose to the occasion especially in the replay at Swindon. I will always remember that 4-3 victory because my family came up from Wales to watch the game and we had a great evening afterwards. How did the move from one County Ground to another County Ground come about? In my final season I missed the last 6 games after a nasty ankle injury, during which time the manager was looking to bring in fresh legs. Clive Walker, the Northampton Town boss invited me for a chat and I was impressed by his plans and enthusiasm. In your time at the Cobblers, what fellow professionals stood out and why? After a good start we really struggled and at one stage we were very fortunate to stay in the league. Graham Carr took over in my third season and bought some excellent non-league players who were full of enthusiasm and brought skill to the team. We finished in a respectful sixth position. Two players who stood out were Trevor Morley, a striker who ended up at West Ham and our keeper, Peter Gleasure who’d been at Northampton longer than me but showed that hard work and belief enabled him to play consistently at a high level. 22
What are your greatest memories whilst wearing a Cobblers shirt? In my final season we had an excellent 5-0 victory away at Peterborough. I also scored with my left foot from the half way line at Stockport County (it was a clearance)! After life at the Cobblers what clubs did you play for before hanging up your boots? I enjoyed four successful seasons at Kettering, as well as working as a bricklayer alongside my brother. I moved on to Merthyr Tydfil while studying at college. After 2 seasons I signed for Rushden and Diamonds but it didn’t work out due to a recurring injury and my successful application for the ‘Football in the Community’ job at NTFC. After last years award tell us how you got involved with multi-disabled football? While playing for Northampton, I went on a lifesaving swimming course where I met Kevin Rootes who worked at Shire Lodge Day Centre. He invited me along to do some coaching with the football team. This has developed over time and we now have over 80 players who attend our friday evening session at Moulton College. Can you tell us more about the current structure of multi-disabled football in the county? We are very fortunate to have a dedicated number of people who give up their time to support the Multi Disabled Football Club. Some are coaches and parents of players who attend, other coaches volunteer because they really enjoy working with people with disabilities. We have a very successful Under 16 team who are county champions. At adult level we have the high ability championship level, then the league and the conference, which is for lower ability players. We have a ladies team, who are looking for more players and we are looking to have an under 12s team to play in the Northants league. The players come under PAN disability, which includes players with learning difficulties, autism, downs syndrome, cerebral palsy and partially sighted playing together. We also have a downs syndrome team. If anyone would like more information regarding the disability club please email: russell.lewis@ntfc.co.uk
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Park Avenue Methodist Church Local resident Ken Islip’s first involvement with the Park Avenue Methodist Church was when he joined the Sunday School, aged 7. In 1934 he joined the cubs and still has the enrolment card! Both the cub pack and scout troop were well established then and Miss Hall was the Cub Mistress as well as the Sunday School teacher. Her helper at cubs was Miss Arnold and one of his fellow cubs was David Walmsley, later a town councillor and mayor. By the outbreak of war, Ken was in the scouts but with the leaders being called up, it was a struggle to run meetings. Skipper Ted Cockerill, Bob Skinner, and others from the rover crew had gone whereas Pete Ringrose was sadly killed
serving in the R.A.F. His name is on the Abington Square memorial. Alwyn Hargrave, ex-Cobblers player, councillor and mayor was also in the same scouts group. The photograph (left) shows them at Overstone Scouts Camp Site in 1942. From left to right: Keith Phipps, Eric Woodhams, Nevil Smith, Archy Bishop, Percy Mann, Ron Griffin, Brian Connelly, Brian Buchanan, and Ken. Soon after, they were asked to join the Queens Road troop but it proved too far for younger lads to travel. Some years ago, Ken, now aged 89, was a visitor to Brownsea Island in Dorset, which was the site of the very first scout camp run by Baden-Powell in 1907. On that occasion, Ken proudly wore his Park Avenue neckerchief. The Park Avenue Church was built back in 1925 and Ken’s father worked as a carpenter on the construction which illustrates the deep family connection between the two. Supplied by Ken Islip
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The present Northamptonshire Home Guard researches the history of the Home Guard in the county which helps us better portray life in wartime Britain. We have attended meetings of a number of local history societies, W.I. and National Trust local groups, where we have been able to share our research and talk about the wartime activities on the Home Front. Also, we have assisted schools, where children have experienced some of the things evacuees had to cope with. We have worked closely with other bodies in the county, and wider afield, including many museums as well as the heritage centres at Desborough and Rothwell. Northamptonshire Home Guard meets for regular parades and drill practice, takes part in weapons training and receives lectures in appropriate subjects. In this way members of the platoon can experience the role they are portraying backed up by first hand knowledge of the period. We also attend a local Remembrance Parade and service each year when we remember all those who have lost their lives in conflicts both at home and overseas. www.northamptonshirehomeguard.org.uk
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I hope you have had a wonderful display from your garden this summer? As the days begin to draw in, it is time to begin to think about putting the garden to bed for the winter. The last of the fading summer bedding needs pulling out and composting. Replant your summer hanging baskets with pretty Violas or Pansies and trailing Hedra (Ivy) for that winter splash of colour. All your plants that are not frost hardy will not survive our winters outside so will need to be brought in where possible. Pelargoniums (aka Geraniums) are not frost hardy so will need winter protection to survive. To prepare your plants for the winter, they need to be allowed to dry out in their pots and then with clean sharp secateurs cut them back hard.
the plant right down to the base of the plant. Use a garden fork to dig up the whole root system of your Dahlia, here you will find several swollen roots all connected to the base of the plant. You need to keep it all together but you can brush off the old compost from around the roots. If any of the swollen roots come away from the roots system you can discard these as they will not come to anything on their own. However, in the spring when they begin to show signs of new shoots and roots of their own then they can be divided.
Cut them back to about 3inches and then take off any leaves that are left, you should be left with just stumps. They will look dreadful but by removing the aerial part of the plant you are removing the need to water them and all that material would offer perfect conditions for botrytis (grey mould) to grow during the winter months. These ‘stumps’ now need to be kept frost free and dry for the winter, so no watering, not even a little bit! You are putting them into hibernation for the winter. They do not need light so a garage will work or a spare room. The most important point is to keep them dry and frost free from here on. Do not cover them in plastic to give them extra frost protection they will just sweat in there and the dampness will encourage grey mould which will just kill them off.
For now, your root system needs to be placed in a box or a large enough pot and covered with compost, this compost will prevent the swollen roots from drying out over winter. They now need a frost free place to survive the winter months. Remember, having got them through the winter don’t be too keen to plant them out in the spring, wait until the last of the frosts have passed. Penstemons will still have a few flowers left on them but as they begin to fade away resist the urge to cut the whole plant back. Penstemons benefit from a March cut back with the existing foliage providing the crown with protection for the cold months ahead.
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Well worth a visit . . . The Rug & Furniture Company is a family business who have been sending rugs and furniture all over the world for over forty years. Originally on Abington Square Island they are well known for their huge choice of oriental and modern rugs and great value unique furniture as well as antique and tribal items imported directly from the Far East. With a friendly service and relaxed atmosphere you can see why they have a reputation second to none. Their huge warehouse has showrooms displaying an incredible range of rugs and furniture with each room offering something different to suit all budgets; you don’t find items
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Thinking of healthy and exciting pack lunch fillings can be a daily challenge, especially if you can’t envisage your child happily trotting off to school with a box of sprouting mung beans! As a guideline, according to many experts a balanced lunchbox should contain: starchy foods like bread, rice, potatoes or pasta; protein foods like meat, fish, eggs or beans; a dairy item, like cheese or yogurt; and some vegetables or salad plus a portion of fruit. There are plenty of carby options that kids should love, which help add a bit of variety into your child’s diet. In warmer months, try making them a simple pasta or rice salad or even a two bean salad with finely chopped tuna, ham or chicken. The beauty of this type of snack is that vegetable or salad pieces can be disguised in the mix which is a good way of ensuring your kids are getting that important nutrient. You’ll find plenty of recipe ideas on the internet and if you are worried about keeping your child’s lunchbox cool then why not freeze an extra bottle of water overnight to work as a cooler! That way, there will be a refreshing afternoon drink as well if they want one! If you’re tight on time how about an easy-tomake cheese ploughman’s lunch or a chicken guacamole wrap? Or, how about double decking slices of bread to make a sandwich more exciting. This also gives you license to slap in some salad that may otherwise get frowned on. Greens are said to improve alertness in younger people, which can come in handy in a double maths period. Remember, by not bowing to their crisp and chocolate demands you really are doing them a favour - in the long run!
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It is good to see the park heavily used over the weeks of summer. We trust that visitor numbers will continue into the autumn when trees and gardens are possibly at their best. Modern life means that many arrive by car rather than on foot or public transport. Sometimes for an event, or when visitors come from afar, personal transport is often the preferred route. Anyone coming to the park cannot have failed to notice the ensuing issue of car parking. We become so used to parking very close to any place we visit that pressure is put on verges, surrounding roads and, worst of all, the grassed areas within the park. Despite signage explaining that vehicles other than those permitted should not enter the park, one lapse in obeying the regulation seems to trigger many others to follow. We are constantly sent photos taken by concerned visitors of vehicles parked on green spaces, on major footpaths, and even on grass close to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play areas with cars tight up against equipment. We must respect and cherish these spaces. We presumably visit in order to take some exercise and enjoy fresh air so could we not just add a
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The whole concept takes quite a lot of getting used to, and the few tutorial times need to be used to the best advantage. Most degree courses have at least some tutorial time set aside for small groups of students to get together with a tutor to discuss any problems they may be having with their work, and also to go over problem sheets, so help is at hand if needed. However, it is essential to prepare for these sessions beforehand by making notes of any problems or misunderstandings that may have arisen after lectures. The tutor should be able to clarify most points in the tutorial, but if there is anything he or she is unable to discuss there and then, they can always help by referring someone to one of their colleagues, or arranging a meeting on another day. The greater volume of work that is expected at University depends on the course but a general guide to working hours is as follows: . About one hour for each lecture per day, to recap and clarify notes. . A couple of hours each week on tutorial preparation. . A minimum of five hours at the weekend to do problems sheets and any set homeworks from the previous week. Try to take advantage of what free time you do have to the full. Remember: a high stress level rarely induces good work. Using a free Wednesday afternoon (set aside by most universities as an afternoon off, for sporting activities) to play sport is a great release from tension. Neglected work can very easily pile up. An essay may have been left until a couple of days before it is due in, and is followed by something unexpected for the same deadline. This will cause needless over-stressing and can end up being poorly done. Always complete work that needs to be printed on computers well before its deadline, as it is extremely likely that others will be working to the same deadline, and it can take up to six hours (sometimes longer) to get it printed.
Knuckling down at Uni Some students employ a strategy at university for coping with work that allows them maximum free time for sleeping until tea time arrives and the bar at the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; union opens. This technique, commonly known as work avoidance was conceived shortly after historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first university took in its students, and has been diligently developed to its modern state of perfection by students across the ages. It is worth noting that those students incorporating this tactic into their life at university are invariably those found sadly bereft of a degree certificate after three years; such is the efficiency of the technique. Seriously though, the approach to work at university is very different from what would be expected at a school sixth form or a college. It is important to recognise that the emphasis is on self-motivation and expectation of the student doing a great deal of work outside of lectures. Quite often, lecturers give out work that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to be handed in for marking so it is essential to realise from the start that the work still must be done in order to gain a thorough understanding of the subject being studied. Compared to a school, a university has few tutorials, concentrating on lectures consisting of large groups of students who simply listen to a lecturer talking for an hour or two. Very little input is expected by most lecturers from their students who would be best served by taking brief notes to aid a broader write up afterwards. 45
20 Pairs of tickets to be won! YOU WOULD BE CRACKERS TO MISS THIS! Join in the fun for our 21st year at the fabulous FESTIVE GIFT FAIR! The biggest and best Christmas shopping Fair returns to the NEC for four days from 10-13 November. The run up to Christmas Day involves a lot of planning and the hardest and often most time consuming part is buying the presents, so get it all done in one day at the Festive Gift Fair and make it FUN! Christmas starts here with plenty of choice, unique gifts, and a fun and easy shopping day out. For our 21st year we have a whole NEW line-up of fantastic LIVE music to entertain you through the day. So easy to visit, all in one hall, all on one level and there’s even a courtesy shuttle service to and from Birmingham International station. When your bags are full, you can drop them off at the Present Creche and continue to shop, stop for a bite to eat and enjoy all the great entertainment.
350 stalls overflowing with fabulous decorations for the home and present ideas for all – from babies to teenagers, parents to grandparents, for Him, for Her and even the pets! The winning tickets will be valid for one day between 10-13 November, 2016. To enter a draw for the chance to win a PAIR of tickets, simply email your answer to the following question: In what city is the Festive Gift Fair being held?
Email your answer & FULL ADDRESS to: northamptonentries@gmail.com by Friday 28th of October, 2016. Please include “NEC Competition 2016” in the email subject line. If you’re not lucky enough to be a winner, then why not come along anyway! You’ll find details at: www.festivegiftfair.co.uk *Terms and Conditions apply. This prize is nontransferable, non-refundable and has no cash equivalent. The prize does not include travel costs. Winners will receive tickets by post during the first week of November.
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Local Football Update by Andy Goldsmith
There is a different look to the UCL in the 2016/17 season with 5 clubs either leaving or making their League debut. One notable absentee is the much lamented local side Northampton Spencer who after 48 years in the competition reluctantly submitted their withdrawal at the end of last season. The other club leaving are Premier Division champions AFC Kempston Rovers who were promoted to the Evo Southern League Central Division and will now have a lucrative local derby with once proud nonleague giants Bedford Town. The UCL welcome three clubs into the fold; Daventry Town return to the League after a six season spell at a higher level. New to Division One are Whittlesea Athletic, promoted as Peterborough League runners up and under a new name, Melton Town, who join from the Leicestershire Senior League.
Premier reverse, 6-4 at Desborough, but bounced back the following weekend with a historic first 3-2 success at Sleaford Town. Calvin Budd, Ben Foster (penalty) and Adam Spalding scored for Chenecks with Ryan Oliver twice equalising for the Greens. Off the field the club has completed the construction of a new stand at the Billing Road ground. Over at Moulton Park, Northampton Sileby Rangers have added a sprinkling of new faces to the squad which finished last season strongly. Manager Lee Duffy has made three signings from one of his former clubs Stewarts & Lloyds after the Foundrymen narrowly missed out on promotion. Goalkeeper Kris Bartle, defender and skipper Paul Caswell and front man David Halliday have all switched to Fernie Fields, while S&L top scorer last term Michael Byrne has rejoined Rangers after initially putting pen to paper for Desborough. Other signings are attacking pair Scott Sandy from Kettering and Luke Stevens from Raunds while midfielder Luke Fairlamb is back from the United States where he played for St Peter’s College and fellow midfielder Luke Uzoma arrives from Polish club BKS Stal-Biesko. Adding to the international flavour is the signing of Sierra Leone international Allie Jaward who most recently played for Langford. Sileby played their traditional curtain raiser against Northampton Town on 9th July with the Cobblers, newly promoted to League One, running out 3-0 winners in front of a 1,200 plus crowd. Sileby have started the season where they left off last term and after 4 league games remain undefeated. In the FAC Sileby avenged a defeat in the previous season’s competition by Leighton, winning 2-1 on the road this time with goals from Stuart Macmichael and Michael Byrne. Rangers did themselves proud in the Preliminary Round, being edged out 4-3 by AFC Rushden & Diamonds in a thriller at the Dog & Duck.
It will be a season of firsts for the Billing Road outfit as the ON Chenecks make their bow in the UCL top flight, and participate in both the FA Cup and Northants Senior Cup for the first time. The ON Chenecks have gone for stability and relying heavily on the players that earned the club promotion last term. Joining are former Cogenhoe United players, goalkeeper Kevin Sparkes and defender Ryan Chamberlain, while midfield operator Jake Nagy has made the move from Wellingborough. An experienced addition to the Chenecks squad is Bugbrooke full back Ryan Nash, while Gavin Nullatamby has joined Chenecks from Bugbrooke to join Tim Clack’s backroom team with the reserves. In the early exchanges ON Chenecks have acquired reputation as stalemate specialists. Graham Cottle’s men started the season in the FA Cup, drawing twice with Harefield before losing the tie in a penalty shootout. They kicked off their league campaign with a 2-2 draw at Harrowby, Ben Foster scoring the club’s first top flight goal. A late fightback saw the spoils shared in a 3-3 draw at Oadby and the fifth successive stalemate was a scoreless affair at Newport Pagnell. The run of draws ended on 27th August as Chenecks suffered their first 49
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Black-eyed Bean & Vegetable Chilli Serves: 4. Cook time: Ready in under 25 minutes Ready in: Less 30 minutes. Syns per serving: FREE Ingredients: Low calorie cooking spray; 4 shallots, peeled and finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 2 celery sticks, cut into 1.5cm dice; 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1.5cm pieces; 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into 1.5cm pieces; 1 tsp each of dried mixed herbs, ground cumin, ground cinnamon and chilli powder; 400g can chopped tomatoes; 200ml vegetable stock; 400g can black-eyed beans in water, drained; 400g can red kidney beans in chilli sauce; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves; Cooked white or brown basmati rice, to serve; Lime wedges, to serve. Method: Spray a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, celery, carrots and red pepper and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the dried herbs, ground cumin, ground
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Mexican magic When the Spanish conquistadores arrived in Mexico in the early 16th century, they sampled a local drink called Pulque, made from the fermented juice of the Agave plant. Much like beer, Pulque has a low alcohol content. It also contains vegetable proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, so it is used in many areas as a nutritional supplement. Accustomed to having alcoholic beverages with their meals, the Spaniards soon began to distill Agave juice into something stronger, calling it Mescal. It, in turn, became the precursor of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tequila. Nowadays, there are dozens of tequila distillers in Mexico, and they produce over 180 million
litres a year, 40% of which is exported. Orchards of Blue Agave, a succulent related to the lily family, are cultivated in the arid highlands of west-central Mexico, principally in the state of Jalisco near the town of Tequila, after which the drink was named. Agave plants take up to 12 years to mature, absorbing a lot of minerals in the process. When the plant is harvested, its spiky leaves are cut away, leaving the pineapple-shaped heart called Pina. On average it weighs 50 kg and contains a rich juice. About 7 kg of Agave pinas are needed to produce 1 litre of Tequila. Many Mexicans enjoy Tequila straight, accompanied by salt and a slice of lime. Foreigners are more familiar with the margarita, a cocktail of Tequila mixed with lime juice and an orange-flavoured liqueur, served with crushed ice in a goblet rimmed with the salt. Marketed in the some 90 countries, Tequila has rightly been called Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambassador abroad. Of the 136 species of Agave, several are used for Pulque and other alcoholic beverages. but only the Blue Agave is used for Tequila.
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Apparently, November 6th is officially World Saxophone Day. This classical woodwind instrument is an essential instrument in jazz bands, symphonic bands, marching bands and more! To this day the instrument has a unique place in the musical world, so it’s only fitting that this great instrument has a day of recognition all of its own. The Sax was created around 1840, by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian musical instrument maker who made his first brass contraption out of part clarinet and part ophicleide, an older, keyed brass instrument. In all, he invented eight types of saxophones, all with different attributes of size, shape and tone: Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Contrabass, and Subcontrabass. The first Saxophone ever created was the Bass Saxophone and the last, the 9th type of Saxophone, the very small Soprillo Saxophone, was invented in 2004. The instrument claimed particular notariety when it reached the USA and over the years, musicians playing the more mellow instruments in the range became typecast as ‘cool dudes’ notably the likes of John Coltrane, Stan Getz and Charlie Parker. Among many memorable chart hits since the sixties are some noteable favourites of mine: ‘Take Five’ by Dave Brubeck, ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ by Stan Getz, ‘Baker Street’ by Gerry Rafferty, ‘Careless Whisper’ by George Michael, ‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade, ‘One Step Beyond’ by Madness, ‘True’ by Spandau Ballet, ‘Songbird’ by Kenny G. So, good old Antoine-Joseph ‘Adophe’ Sax, the inventor of this pivotal instrument, born on the 6th of November 1814, definitely has a lot to answer for. Primarily, it has been the catalyst behind making many musicians very rich, even some who don’t actually play the instrument.
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are becoming more prevalent, but many of these stations are fixed, and do not account for devices near or in contact with skin. This innovative solution could help people easily recharge mobile or wearable gadgets, particularly for tasks such as emergency phone calls as current battery lives remain very limited. Although a number of devices providing extra power to mobiles and wearables already exist they have many limitations and can be cumbersome. PowerShake fits into small devices, meets wireless power transfer safety guidelines, and performs about as well at power transmission as commercial alternatives transferring about 3.1 watts of power. It is estimated that about 12 seconds of charging would support 1 minute of additional talk time, while 2 minutes of charging would support about 4 minutes of video watching. The one drawback of PowerShake is that twice as much energy needs to be transmitted as is received . . . that’s a big relief for Pokemon himself! . . . . but rest assured, the time will surely come!
Got the flat battery blues? help is at hand . . . It’s any mobile-obsessed person’s nightmare: you’re out somewhere, your phone’s battery is depleted down into the red zone, and there’s not an electrical plug in sight! . . . . panic starts to set in just as another Pokemon is within your grasp! However, according to many technologists, the day that mobile and wearable devices can engage in “power-sharing,” by wirelessly charging each other on the go isn’t as far away as you might think. A recent invention called PowerShake allows mobile and wearable devices to wirelessly charge other mobile and wearable devices on the go, even when those devices are being held or worn. Wireless-charging technologies
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29 Sept Macmillan Coffee Morn 10.30 at Ab’ton Library 3 Nov Everdon Fireworks night, Everdon Village Running til 2 Oct Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Derngate 5 Nov Antiques & Collectors Fayre at Church Rooms, Park Ave North 10-4pm refreshments available. 1 Oct Cobblers v Bristol Rovers at Sixfields 1 Oct Antiques & Collectors Fayre at Church Rooms, 5 Nov Parklands Firework Night Devon Way Parklands Park Ave North 10-4pm refreshments available. 5 Nov O.N’s v Old Scouts at Billing Road 5 Nov Northants National Trust Autumn Fair at St 1 Oct Beatles Tribute Night at Westone Hotel Matthews Church 10 to 12 noon. 1 Oct O.N’s v Huntingdon at Billing Road 6 Oct 60’s Gold at Derngate 7-12 Nov Buddy Holly Story at Derngate 8 Oct Killer Queen at Derngate 8 Nov Cobblers v West Ham (CT) at Sixfields 8 Oct Tom Jones Tribute Night at Westone Hotel 10 Nov Abington Library AGM All welcome 2.30pm 11 Oct Weston Favell Village Residents’s Association 10-13 Nov Festive Gift Fair at the NEC (see p.46) 11 Nov From the Jam at Roadmender 7pm AGM at Church hall, high street, Weston Favell. All welcome Tel: Anne Jones 405992 12 Nov Hamtune Quilters Exhibition at Parklands Com 12 Oct 10CC at Derngate Centre 11-4pm Free 13 Oct UB40 at Derngate 12 Nov Saints v Gloucester (AW) at Franklins Gardens 15 Oct Cobblers v Millwall at Sixfields 12 Nov The Blockheads at Roadmender 7.30pm 15 Oct Saints v Montpellier (AC) at Franklins Gardens 13 Nov Dunstone Bennett Charity Dinner at the Maha-Raj-A Restaurant, 6.30pm £20 all in.(see P.36) 15 Oct Mothers Union Autumn Fayre at Christchurch Hall, 10-12 noon 17 Nov Jools Holland at Derngate 16 Oct Graeme Swann Cricket Night at Derngate 19 Nov Cobblers v Peterborough at Sixfields 20 Oct Marcus Brigstock at Royal 19 Nov O.N’s v Wellingborough at Billing Road 22 Oct O.N’s v Melton Mowbray at Billing Road 20 Nov Charity Xmas Fun day at Franklins Gds 11- 4pm 24 Nov Comedy Night at Saints Rugby Club 8.30pm 24-29 Oct Gruffalo’s Child at Royal 26 Nov Sex Pistols Experience at Roadmender 7.30pm 25-29 Oct Grease at Derngate 27 Oct BFG performed by Spears-Indie Theatre for 26 Nov That’ll be the day at Derngate families. Pre-book 3-4pm at Abington Library 26 Nov Saints v Newcastle (AV) at Franklins Gardens 28 Oct Rich Hall at Royal 26 Nov Cobblers v Bolton at Sixfields 29 Oct Cobblers v Bury at Sixfields 19 Nov W.I. Xmas Craft Fair at Guildhall, Northampton 29 Oct Red Cross Abseil at Northampton Lift Tower 19-20 Nov Xmas Craft Fair at Hanger 1, Sywell Aero 29 Oct Saints v Gloucester (AV) at Franklins Gardens 26 Nov Christmas Fair at St, Christophers Care Home 31 Oct-5 Nov Dirty Dancing at Derngate 29 Nov-31 Dec Peter and the Starcatcher at Royal
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