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Abington & Around June / Juy 2015 A selection of what’s in this issue of your community magazine . . . . . .
Summer Workout:
More innovative advice from Becca on how to fight the flab!
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Quiz Corner:
Upset our resident quizling by cracking our teatime puzzlers . . .
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Tall Tales: Dear Readers, Welcome to the June / July issue of this handy little magazine. If you’re into Golf, our competition on page 14 gives you the chance to win tickets to the L.E.M. at the Buckingham Golf Club on June 28. Alternatively, if you’ve time to kill, try and crack some of our other puzzles including a Wimbledon special and something for the kids! With summer upon us, check out our events page or website to see what’s on and remember to use our much valued advertisers where possible. Enjoy your Summer!
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Spook out on these tall alehouse stories from bygone years!
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Competition Time:
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Beefy’s Best:
First with bat, then with the ball . . . he ripped India apart . . .
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Match Point:
We try to serve up a few aces of a quiz for Wimbledon fans!
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Local Boys:
We catch up with some true local Rock ‘n’ Roll legends . . .
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Local Sport:
Find out how our three local UCL clubs faired at the seasons end . . .
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Recipe:
Try slimming worlds version of this world famous classic!
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What’s On:
A selection of local events, for you to add to your calendar!
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This journal does not accept any responsibility for errors and omissions in this publication, or for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers. Views expressed by contributors are their own and are not necessarily shared by the publishers. This publication has no political bias. Images: Front cover - ‘Ton up! David Willey celebrates‘ by Andy Kearns Photography. Page 3: ‘A lazy Sunday afternoon stroll in the park’ supplied by J.R. Hartley.
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How to banish your Bingo Wings and Reveal Terrific Triceps!
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by Becca McLachlan
s we move into summer and start peeling off the layers and wearing strappy tops a question I often get asked is “What exercises do you recommend to tone up my Bingo Wings?” Well unfortunately exercise alone won’t shift the fat on that stubborn area, combining the RIGHT exercises and eating the RIGHT diet is the key to banishing bingo wings! It’s no good having great muscle tone in your triceps if you’ve got a layer of fat covering them you’ll just end up looking like a michelin man! Tip number one is to sort out your nutrition, the secret of losing fat is to do it in a healthy and sustainable way. There is no magic pill or potion that’s going to make you lose weight and keep it off. Yoyo dieting will actually make your arms get fatter! When you restrict your calories too much your body holds on to it’s fat cells and uses muscle as fuel instead. Then when you then go back to eating normal amounts of food your body thinks you’re over eating and you end up gaining even more body fat! Eating REAL clean food is the way forward. If you’re ready to break the yoyo dieting cycle and learn what food combinations to eat to keep you lean and healthy for the longterm I can show you the way with my metabolic booster programme. It’s easy to join all the information is stored on a members only website where you’ll find your eating plan, shopping list, meal planner and loads of easy recipe ideas that all the family can enjoy. Also if you have a Facebook account there is a private members only group where I support you every day and you’ll pick up loads of extra tips and ideas. This month I have a special promotion for all readers of this magazine. You can join the programme for only £21 for 21 days a saving of £26. You can start the programme any day it’s easy to join just go to: www.metabolic-booster.com and enter the promo code Northamptonmags. Tip number two is to do the right exercise. To maximise fat burn you need to raise your heart rate and get out of breath, you’ll burn far more calories working at a higher intensity for a shorter time than spending hours on end at the gym working at a steady pace. Interval training is a great example of high intensity exercise. Cycle hard or run as fast as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds - repeat this 8 times to fire up your metabolism and keep burning fat for hours after your workout. This type of training combined with the right nutrition and resistance exercises will banish those bingo wings. On the Metabolic Booster website members also have access to a selection of my fat loss workout videos that can be done at home and are suitable for all fitness levels. My top resistance exercises for Terrific Triceps include Tricep push-ups, Tricep Dips, Tricep curls and Tricep Extensions. For the best advice you can call me on 07929 196627. Becca Mclachlan Fitness Studio’s Brampton Health Golf Centre, Church Brampton, Northampton NN6 8AX.
a bit of fun for the Kids!! Can You Find Abington Bear? Simply flick through this magazine and find the other seven pages that Abington bear is hiding on. Have more fun by timing how long it takes you . . . and see if Mum or Dad can beat you!
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SPORTSWORD Answer questions 1-7, fill in the grid and use the initials to name this ex-West Ham player. Answers to all 3 puzzles are on the events page near the back of this magazine!
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tales from the O alehouse!
ver the years many legendary tales about past events or happenings have been told from the bottom of a rum or ale glass in old inns and alehouses across the country. One of our readers has delved into some archives to tell us about some macabre events said to have occurred in such places across the county of Northamptonshire. At this point it is worth mentioning that these public houses are still well worth a visit, but please don’t go alone!
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he Old Cherry Tree at Great Houghton was built in 1576 and is one of the oldest and attractive public houses in the county. Records of supernatural activity at the inn go back to at least the early 1940’s, and it seems that past inhabitants are reluctant to leave! For many years, the sound of a lady singing and children running around in an upstairs room have been heard. A previous landlady, while standing at the sink pumping water from an underground well, would hear quite clearly, the sounds coming down a now blocked up staircase. Another young lady, dressed in the style of a past age with a white shirt and black skirt has made herself known at least twice. Initially, she was seen in the doorway of the inn and appeared to be waiting for someone. When spoken to by the landlord, a Mr Stevenson, she disappeared into thin air! However, this was not the end of their acquaintance as she also appeared at the far end of the inn, which was once a cottage. She smiled at him and then completely vanished. The connection between this lady and that next door cottage is uncertain as it also appears that the inn was at one time haunted by a gathering of phantoms, who ‘made Merry’ in the cellar below the bar. This odd happening took place just after the war when the closing time for inns in the Northampton Borough was 10pm, while just outside, for some reason it was 10.30pm. Naturally, come 10pm, everyone scuttled over the borderline to more accommodating establishments. One of these happened to be the Old Cherry Tree, where the landlord was also happy to continue serving after hours, albeit, discreetly in the cellar. A tale from the past says that one night the landlords son came home to see a light under the stable door leading to the cellar and heard the sound of voices. Rather than join his father and guests, he decided to read on his own while having a quiet drink. Sometime later on, he went to wish the revellers a good night before making his way upstairs, but was rather startled to find the cellar dark and empty and his parents asleep in bed, where they had been for some time. The speculation remains . . . .
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he Falcon Inn at Castle Ashby (shown overleaf) dates back to 1594 and was formerly an Elizabethan farmhouse. Around 1645 the sheds which were still part of the present inn, belonged to the local blacksmith whose ghost has wandered the inn ever since. Back in the days of the Civil War, one of the King Charles’s loyal subjects was the Marquess of Northampton, whose family owned Castle Ashby for over 4 centuries. Just prior to the Battle of Naseby, Oliver Cromwell’s soldiers came to the village and legend has it that they were in an ugly mood, having just spent a great deal of valuable time battling valiant resistance to capture Compton Wynyates, the Warwickshire seat of the family. E
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The story told is that on dismounting they ordered the blacksmith to shoe their horses, which he refused to do, so without hesitation they hung him from the Walnut tree in the garden of the inn. It is said that the staunch old royalist haunts the wine cellar and two of the bedrooms, especially the room which overlooks the old Walnut tree. There is also a suggestion that he likes to relax with a pipe, for on one occasion an aroma of pipe tobacco surprised a lone non-smoker who was staying in that very room. Former proprietor, Neville Watson had heard about the spirit when he took over in 2005 and was always happy for the blacksmith to remain in residence as he appeared to be a popular ghost who was always pleasant and unassuming, never threatening. There is an addendum to the tale that mentions a woman from the village, said to be the blacksmiths wife and known to be a witch. When she died, instead of cutting off her hands to prevent her casting spells after death, she was buried in the local churchyard at Castle Ashby with her headstone facing away from the church towards the wall. Apparently this was another method of averting any powers she may cast from the grave. Having said that, it’s strange to hear of a 17th century witch being laid to rest in hallowed ground.
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he Fox and Hounds at Charwelton is famous for its packhorse bridge which is situated about 200 yards away in this attractive village not far from Daventry. The bridge is 700 years old and was used to carry travellers safely across the River Cherwell. At 14 feet long and just over 1 yard wide, it is now closely bypassed by the A361 which carries heavy traffic alongside the bridge. Our story eminates from more recent times, when one evening, a motorist was shocked by the appearance of a man who suddenly appeared on the road, directly in front of her. With no time to react, she drove straight through him only to quickly realise that there had been no impact of any kind! Looking back, there was also no corpse! There came another oddity; the man was looking straight at her directly before impact but there was no face to be seen! She also recalled that his clothing was from an earlier time, carrying a great coat over his shoulder and either a pick or a gun, while over his head he wore a hood made from brown sack cloth. This figure has never been identified by anyone else but strangely enough in 1821 a notorious murder took place at nearby Old Cherwell Farm. A wealthy, elderly farmer was fatally injured by a shotgun blast which came from an adjacent barn. Before he passed away the farmer, Mr Clarke, laid the guilt squarely at the door of his wife’s lover, one Philip Hines. A hue and cry was immediately mounted, but it was not until a week later that the suspect was found hiding in the same barn where the shot had been fired. His guilt was confirmed by letters found in his room written by Mrs Clarke, plotting to murder her husband. Nothing further was needed and after a short trial, both were condemned to hang which was carried out on Saturday the 10th March after which their bodies were dissected and anatomised. Some locals believe that on one spring evening in early March, Philip Hines, carrying his coat and gun, retrod the footpath he once knew so well!
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une is a wonderful time in the garden, flowers are starting to appear in abundance. It is important to keep on top of supporting your plants and also watch out for cold nights at this time of year as some plants will still need plenty of protection. Maintenance Strong winds are possible at this time of year and can cause quite a bit of damage to taller perennials, so it’s essential to keep staking and tying them up to help prevent damage, especially with vulnerable plants such as Delphiniums and Peonies. Metal plant supports are ideal for use in borders and at the edge of lawns and paths to do this. Flower rings are also great for supporting plants such as freesias and chrysanthanums. Any remaining spring flowering shrubs can be pruned back when they have gone over to encourage next year’s growth. You should also continue to hoe soil to keep down weeds, or pull them out by hand. This should be done in warm, dry conditions to ensure any weed seedlings left on the surface dehydrate and die. Flowers By the time when June arrives it’s pretty safe to assume the frosts are behind us - although nothing is guaranteed! So now is the time to plant out those varieties that have been brought on in a greenhouse. However, one still needs to be cautious of rushing this, making sure your plants are well established before putting them through the transition of inside (or covered) to outside. It’s an idea to still have some fleece or newspaper to hand to cover plants outside should a night frost become apparent You can fill any gaps in your borders with bedding plants, such as salvia, begonias and one of my favourites – Pelargoniums. Watering them regularly, particularly in drier weather and in the days after planting is extremely important. In hotter months is always better to irrigate your plants in the morning or evening, to avoid scorching plants in the heat of the day. All biennials can be sewn for next year. If you are short of space these will be perfectly happy in pots in a sheltered spot until the autumn when they can then be planted in their final positions. If you’ve time, another future benefit is to lift and store spring bulbs for next year, and divide any clumps that are to stay in situ, for example primulas, to give a broader spread of colour next year. Deadheading flowers as they go over in June can result in a second flowering. In particular this can be well worth doing for your hardy and half-hardy annuals, to ensure their one and only season lasts as long as possible. Perennials will also benefit, for example later in the month lupins and delphiniums can be deadheaded to encourage a second flowering later in the summer. Finally, the continual successional planting of gladioli is widely recommended.
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In the last FoAP newsletter, Brian Stevens mentioned that the appearance of the park as it emerged from early spring and the bareness of winter was much improved on this time last year, which was also better than the previous year. Friends have exciting plans for the coming year. The main project will be the re-development of the Sensory Garden area with the renewal and re-planting of the area, a new water feature and the creation of a of a quiet and relaxing space. Fund raising for the project is a current priority. Friends will also work this year towards seeking charitable status for the group which will open up many new opportunities. Our new webpages with all the news are now up and running! For those of you who will be coming to the Summer Bazaar you are guaranteed a great day out, so mark it up on your calendar now!
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ith the 2014/15 at a close the final league positions are now finalised and there is positive news to report from all three local clubs including exciting times down at the mill.
Local Football Update by Andy Goldsmith
In Division One, Ben Stone’s Northampton Spencer (right) completed one of their most successful UCL seasons, arguably only bettered by Gary Sergent’s UCL Premier Division Championship side of 1992. The UCL Division championship was secured after their 2-0 victory over local rivals Northampton ON Chenecks on Easter Monday with the clubs leading goalscorer Ryan Lovell making the all important breakthrough. Spencer went on to secure the title by an 11 point margin from second placed Rothwell Corinthians after losing only losing 4 games in the process and on the way to the title they set or equalled several club UCL Records. The club went on a record breaking 22 game undefeated run which started on 11th Oct 2014 and finally came to an end on the 24th March 2015. Included in this run was another club record which was equalled as they also recorded a 13 game run of consecutive victories. The club also recorded its highest UCL score after a 12-0 win over struggling Stewarts & Lloyds Corby, beating the previous record going back to 1968. Spencer Reserves picked up the Northants Lower Junior Cup, defeating Bugbrooke 5-4 on pens, with Captain Joe Evans scoring the vital winner. Meanwhile, at Billing Road, Northampton ON Chenecks had a strong campaign which saw them finish their league season in 6th position, just a couple of wins short of the promotion slots. Manager Graham Cottle picked up two Manager of the Month awards as the club also reached its second consecutive Northants Junior Cup Final. Chenecks Reserves also had an excellent season in the UCL Reserve Division, finishing as runners-up, just ahead of Spencer but behind eventual champions Bugbrooke St. Michael. The clubs youth section also propered, notably the under 16’s winning the Midland Premier Junior Cup. Recent ground improvements have also made entry into the National FA Vase next season a possibility. Top flight UCL Premier Division club, Northampton Sileby Rangers had a difficult season and were hovering around the relegation places for most of the campaign, but some good results towards the end of the campaign saw them finish in 19 position, 4 points above the two automatic relegation slots. Manager Daren Young has since resigned. Northants Junior Cup Final An unexpected postponement turned this fixture into the final game of the season. Against the odds, ON Chenecks retained this trophy after a narrow 1-0 victory over favourites Northampton Spencer at Sixfields on Friday 15th of May. In front of a good size crowd, both sides cancelled each other out in a cagey and disappointing first 45 minutes with neither keeper tested. The game came to life in the second period and the first clear cut chance fell to Spencer, but they failed to find the net from within the 6 yard box. Chenecks took the lead and the cup in bizarre fashion when a shot ricocheted off a Spencer defender and looped over their stranded keeper into the net. A disappointment for the Millers - perhaps their momentum had been interupted . . . . . but glory for the Chens!
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What’s on in June & July Daily til 21 Jun Art in the Park at Abington Park Msm 2 Jun Craft Night at Heathers Café, Kingsley 3 Jun UB40 at Derngate 5-27 Jun The Hook at the Royal 6 Jun O.N’s 1st XI v Northampton Saints at Billing Road 6 Jun Antiques & Collectors Fair at Church Rooms Park Ave North 10-4pm Refreshments 6-7 Jun Towcester Food Festival at Tows Racecourse 7 Jun Kidlington Brass at Ab Park Bandstand 7 Jun Race for Life at Abington Park see our website 8 Jun Derren Brown at Derngate 13 Jun O.N’s 2nd XI v Loddington at Billing Road Noon 13 Jun Northampton Town Carnival 12 till 7pm 13/14 Jun Stoke Bruerne Family Festival (see P.20) 14 Jun Recital at Church in Pk-Summer strings 3pm 14 Jun Bletchingdon Silver Band at Ab Park Bandstand 18 Jun Coffee morning 10.30 Spires and Squires with Derek Blunt at Abington Library 19 Jun Handel & the garden at St. Peters Weston Fav 20 Jun O.N’s 1st XI v Peterborough Town at Billing Rd 20 Jun Summer Bazaar Abington Pk Museum 12-5pm 20 Jun Chicago Blues Brothers at Derngate 20 Jun Have Guitars will Travel at Picturedrome 12-10 21 Jun N’pton Music & Performing arts at Ab Park Bstd 23 Jun Jimmy Carr at Derngate 27 Jun O.N’s 2nd XI v Peterborough Town at Billing Rd 27 Jun Summer Fayre 10 - 12 Many Stalls including £1 stall + face painting. All welcome at Abington Library 28 Jun Charity SuperDogs at Abington Park (see p.40) 28 Jun N’pton Concert Band at Ab Park Bandstand
2 Jul Clairvoyance Evening with Vince Prince at Frog & Fiddler, Kingsthorpe 3 Jul The 2Tones Live at Picturedrome 8pm 4 Jul Church in the Park Fete 2pm start 4 Jul EASTFIELD CELEBRATES’.a celebration of our history & freedom. Inc a Viking camp and mock battles betwn Vikings and Saxons at Eastfield Park 12-4pm 4 July O.N’s 1st XI v Finedon at Billing Road 4 Jul An evening of Wine & Opera at N’pton Museum & Art gallery 5.15 for 5.30 start 4 Jul Ladies Rock Night with Nicki Gillis at Pict’drome 5 Jul Corby Silver Band at Ab Park Bandstand 8 Jul The Overtones at Derngate 11 Jul The Tempest by W.Shakespeare at Lamport Hall 12 Jul Bedworth Brass at Ab Park Bandstand 12 Jul Recital at Church in Pk-Nene Concert Grp 3pm 18 July O.N’s 1st XI v Wollaston at Billing Road noon 17 Jul McBusted at Delapre Park 18 Jul Jessie J at Delapre Park 18 Jul Puppet Show -Munchkins and Monsters. 1 10 yrs. 2pm -3pm. Booking essential at Abington Lib 19 Jul Abington Wind Band at Ab Park Bandstand 19 Jul Dragon Boat Racing at Billing Aquadrome 19 Jul Alfie Boe at Delapre Park 25 Carp in the Park – fishing at Billing Aquadrome 26 Jul TBC at Ab Park Bandstand 29 Jul Circus Skills Workshop 5+ yrs. 2pm - 4pm. Booking essential.at Abington Library N’ptonshire Philatelic Society. Last Meeting at N’pton & County Club Georges Row. 5June
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Joey (GI Joey) is a special little boy living in Northampton, with “Diamond Blackfan Anemia” (DBA), a very rare blood disorder that only affects 800 people worldwide. Joeys only hope of a long term cure is a bone marrow transplant. Until then his family need to raise enough money to fund specialist treatment that is not available on the NHS. His search for a bone marrow donor is aided by the Anthony Nolan Trust, which helps people with blood cancers and blood disorders to find blood matches and donors.
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