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A selection of what’s in this issue of your community magazine . . . . . .
Gut Feeling:
Explore the conditon of your stomach with Becca McLachlan . . . .
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Quiz Corner:
Here’s another opportunity for you to upset our resident Quizmeister!
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The National: Dear Readers, As we enter Spring, isn’t it great to see the lighter evenings return. Before we know it summer will be here and the barbies will be out. We hope you like our Spring edition - as usual it has plenty to interest all of you including two competitions, a chat with Radio Northampton’s much loved Helen Blaby as well as a new feature - a bit of fun for the kids - ideal for those times when you are busy and need to keep them occupied! So when you have time to relax, chill out and enjoy a good read . . .
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In Decline:
An other look at an endangered species recovering with mans help!
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Holiday Season:
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High Point:
An account of a British assault on the summit of summits . . .
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Recipe:
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Local Affairs:
A further update on local information from your Parish Council . . .
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What’s On:
A selection of local events, for those who need to get out!
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How healthy is your gut?
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ou’ll always struggle to lose weight and be healthy if you have a leaky gut! The gut (gastrointestinal tract) is the long tube starting at the mouth and ending at the anus. It is responsible for breaking down the foods we eat, extracting the nutrients needed, and then eliminating the waste. When your gut is leaky, things like toxins, microbes, undigested food particles, and more can escape from your intestines and travel throughout your body via your bloodstream. Your immune system marks these “foreign invaders” as pathogens and attacks them. This leak can cause intolerances that then initiate an inflammatory response in the body, as a result of this the body cannot absorb essential nutrients, which can then lead to a weakened immune system, hormone imbalances and weight gain. What causes leaky gut? Becca McLachlan’s The main culprits are foods, infections, and toxins. Gluten can 21 Day Metabolic quite often be the cause of a leaky gut and other inflammatory Booster Programme foods like dairy, sugar and excessive alcohol. Leaky gut can also be caused by some medication which includes antibiotics, steroids or over the counter pain relievers like aspirin, these can all irritate the intestinal lining and damage protective mucus layers which then causes the gut to leak. If you are struggling to lose weight or suffer from any of the following conditions, it might be that you have a leaky gut: 1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. Hormonal imbalances such as PMS or PCOS. 3. Poor immune system 4. Skin issues such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis or eczema. 5. Chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. 6. Food allergies, food intolerances or nutritional deficiencies. 7. Cravings for sugar or carbs. 8. Arthritis or joint pain. 9. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease or crohn’s. 10. Headaches and memory loss. How to help heal a leaky gut. The key to healing a leaky gut is changing your diet and eliminating the foods that your body treats as toxic. Cut out gluten, dairy, processed foods, soy, refined sugar, caffeine and alcohol and eat a healthy clean unprocessed diet. Take a probiotic in supplement form and add probiotic foods into your diet such as live-cultured natural yogurt (check the labels for sugars), kefir and sauerkraut to help feed friendly bacteria. If you think you maybe suffering from a leaky gut my online Metabolic Booster Programme will teach you how to repair your gut which will help to boost your immune system, improve your health, vitality and lose weight. For further details visit www.metabolic-booster.com - Becca Mclachlan Fitness Studio’s Brampton Health Golf Centre, Church Brampton.
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orthamptonshire farmer and horse dealer, Septimus g n N Clarke was a shrewd trader and had an eye for a i k Ta good horse. In 1899, at a Newmarket sale, his attention was firmly fixed on an American import with a good everything pedigree. In those days, 15 Guineas seemed a lot to pay ! e d i on a speculative gamble, but his mind was made up r t in his s and soon the horse named “Rubio” was his. It wasn’t long before Clarke moved the horse on at a significant profit, reported to be 80 Guineas, where new owner, Major Frank Douglas-Pennant hunted the four year old. The Major was also a good judge of a horse and noticed that the horse always had more in reserve than the horses around him and always seemed to be ‘the horse that took everything in his stride’ – something he really liked. Surprisingly, he sent the horse to be sold as a potential racehorse with a reserve of 60 guineas. However, Rubio failed to reach his reserve and the Major decided, as a five year old, to send him to be trained as a racehorse with the successful trainer Brian Bletsoe. Rubio’s first year was very successful as he won three races from three starts. But tragedy was soon on the way as he broke down badly and at the advice of a vet he was removed from training and his racing career seemed unlikely to continue. Bizarrely, in a desperate attempt to get the horse sound again, he was given the unique task of being sent to the landlord of the Prospect Arms Hotel in Towcester to pull an omnibus in a harness. The connection between owner and landlord is unsure, but the hotels landlord needed a fit, competent animal to haul his constant flow of guests between the railway station and the hotel. Although this seemed like sending Red Rum to take over the pony rides at Blackpool, it was felt by his owner that this constant roadwork would be the ideal solution to his problems. Rubio did very well at his newfound role and it seemed to do the trick; soon his legs were healing and tales were told of the horse covering thirty-one miles at a single stretch. Indeed, Rubio had turned the corner and he was so successful that in 1906, just three years later, he was back in training. This time his trainer was to be Mr. Fred Withington at Danebury, who was largely responsible for Rubio getting back to race fitness. He was eased back carefully and ran once at Kempton, coming home third. In 1907, Rubio ran three times winning once at Towcester when carrying 12 stone and the horse who “always seemed to be the horse that took everything in his stride” was in fine fettle. Things were really looking up and in 1908 the horse was entered in the Grand National but wasn’t fancied. E
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The stable already had what they considered their first string in a very smart performing mare, Mattie Macgregor. At this point the specifics of who Rubio’s trainer actually was is uncertain, but prior to the big race, it is known that the man in charge was one William Costello. Even more flakey was how pilot selection evolved with one story suggesting that stable jockey, Will Bissel, was unhappy at being given the Rubio ride as Edward Piggott was bought in preference. However, this all paled into insignificance as Piggott’s French employers blocked his appointment, allowing Bissell to apparently step up. Into his shoes came the son of Rubio’s previous trainer Brian Bletsoe and although he lacked experience, he had already got a victory on the horse under his belt. It was to prove an exciting combination: the relatively inexperienced rider jumping with enthusiasm and the character who “always seemed to be the horse that took everything in his stride” There were 24 runners in the 1906 race and previous winner Kirkland headed the betting. At the start of the race Henry Bletsoe reported that his horse was watching everything and was very sensible. Bletsoe had tried to take the inside line but was unable to do so and so he just rode intuitively – something felt right, but the race had only just begun. Three horses fell at the first but Rubio jumped it as if it wasn’t there. At the Canal Turn on the first circuit he was in fourth place and sailed over it creating huge excitement in the rider, excitement that soon changed to fear as at one of the subsequent fences, Rubio hit very hard and at the same fence, much fancied rival, Rollason came to grief. Bletsoe then decided then he would steady the horse down to give him a second wind even though this lost him places in the race. At the water jump, he took off far too early but still managed to clear it unscathed. By the start of the second circuit there were only seven of the runners left and suddenly it seemed that the character who “always seemed to be the horse that took everything in his stride” had no problems whatsoever! With tired horses making mistakes around him he was soon in front disputing first place with his stablemate Mattie Macgregor. Flaxman and Kirkland were lurking just behind. As they came around the final bend, Rubio was out jumping his rivals and in particular, jumping away from the field. Bletsoe thought at this point that his horse was going so well that he only had to stay on his feet to win and this was what happened he cleared the last in front and went clear to win the race by 10 lengths from Mattie Macgregor. Kirkland fell at the last but remounted to finish. So there it was, kids own stuff! . . a local cab horse that pulled a bus and went on to win the worlds greatest steeplechase! However, few people knew that Rubio was actually the first American bred winner of the English Grand National. The horse, who came out of J.B. Haggins stud in Rancho Del Paso, California had a good pedigree; his sire was Star Ruby who had been bred by the Duke of Westminster and had won nine races - perhaps crucially, one of them over 4 miles. I hope this story has got you in the mood for this years race on April 11.
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ver the centuries there have been a plethora of reports or hearsay pertaining to hauntings and strange goings on across the county, so if you’re of a nervous disposition reading this column immediately before bedtime isn’t recommended. We start out in Chapel Brampton and the Spencer Arms. The story goes that on the 4th of June 2011, a visitor to the pub felt the presence of two figures by the fireplace. Unconcerned by this unusual sense, he continued his evenings socialising where he chatted with a number of passing strangers as well as his friends. At the end of the evening, staff were asked whether the place was haunted and he was told the area close to the fireplace was reputedly haunted by a man and woman from the seventeenth century named Jack and Emily. When he arrived home he glanced at his bill . . . at the bottom it said “Today you were served by Emily”! The irony was that he remembered being served by young chap named Jack! On the other side of town, The World’s End at Ecton sounds like it’s not the place to be leaving just before midnight. Word has it that there have been many sightings of a ghost on the main road which takes the form of a nun-like figure. One or two kind travellers have tapped her on the shoulder to see if she wanted a lift only to find that her face was a fleshless skull!!! Still local to Northampton is the village of Boughton where a tale is told about a strange twentieth century phenomena that has occurred in the old graveyard. Apparently, it has been reported that this cemetery has been videoed at night for proof of supernatural activity with nothing found. This is until the playback of the tape reveals the voice of a young girl apologising over and over again for an unknown crime. If anyone knows any more, please get in touch, but I warn you now, I won’t be going anywhere near that cemetery! On a similar theme, if you know where Boughton Green is, here’s a story that implicates the old ruins of St John the Baptist Church. Some of these ruins are still evident today but apparently on 25th of December, a figure has been heard moaning nearby and is thought to be the ghost of a criminal hanged in 1826. Others speak of a darker tale; a ghost taking the form of a young red haired girl who had previously committed suicide in the graveyard after the sudden death of her husband. Her lips are said to carry the kiss of death and on Christmas Eve 1875, a man called William Parker, fuelled by a few local ales, succumbed to her charms. As he took his leave, he cast a final look back only to witness her fading into obscurity. True to legend, William died exactly one month later. In our next issue we’ll be venturing a little further afield, but still within the county boundary and don’t forget, if you have some unusual tales to unfold, get in touch!
School Term Dates Term 5 (2014/15) Tuesday 14 April 2015 to Friday 22 May 2015
Term 6 (2014/15)
Monday 1 June 2015 to Tuesday 21 July 2015
Term 1 (2015/16)
Thursday 3 September 2015 to Friday 23 October 2015
Term 2 (2015/16)
Tuesday 3 November 2015 to Friday 18 December 2015 (dates taken from N.C.C. website & may vary)
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ow did you get into radio broadcasting and what was your background? I came to an open day after Radio Northampton first opened in 1982 with my Dad and, as we left the building, I told him it was where I wanted to work when I grew up. We moved to Cornwall in 1987 and I started my radio career at Truro Hospital Radio aged 14. From there I went to work for BBC Radio Cornwall, answering phones and making tea. I went to university in Bristol, and worked for the BBC there until I graduated, when I ended up working for the BBC Travel Centre – from there I went to BBC Radio 5Live, and then on to BBC Northampton 5 years ago. What are your fondest radio memories? Oh! Far too many to recount, really. What I enjoy about my job is hearing extraordinary tales from ordinary people. Everyone has a story to tell, and I am lucky enough to hear them. I’m always very humbled that people feel they can call me and tell me some of the things they do. What famous people have you met through your working career? Well probably the most famous is George Clooney, who was just delightful. Joan Armatrading, the only person I’ve ever been starstruck by as she wrote what I consider to be the soundtrack of my childhood. David Tennant was lovely, and dealt very well with the number of people who wanted his autograph…. What was your funniest moment or interview? They always come when you least expect it, and I am terrible for getting the giggles. The story I tell the most though, is the time we were doing a very serious programme about erectile dysfunction and one of the guests told me it “wasn’t a problem you should sit on….” It took me a while to regain my equilibrium! Obviously, the public only hear your show for its duration, but what other work do you have to do in preparation for each programme? I start at 09:00 every morning. We have a production meeting to decide on the topics of the day and then I go away and make sure I am an expert in those topics. It’s a lot of reading and a lot of thinking! I might have to pre-record interviews with people who aren’t available to come on live at lunchtime. Then after a quick break after the show we start looking ahead to the next day. I might go out and interview someone, or I go home and start reading around the next day’s topics. As one of Northampton’s favourite broadcasters, what tips would you give young school leavers who want to get into broadcasting? Well thank you for speaking so highly of me! Whenever anyone says no, ask them why! Also, remember that this job isn’t glamorous and doesn’t pay as well as people would have you believe! Always be yourself, because trying to be someone else is exhausting….but above all it’s the best job in the world!
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ommercially, bees play a key role in pollinating many crops and are estimated to be worth millions of pounds to the UK economy. Some 35 per cent of our diet depends on pollination of crops by bees and it is often said that if bees died out, humans would follow just four years later, a view sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein. Bees also play a key role in our gardens, particularly in the vegetable plot, and in pollinating flowers which would be unable to produce seed without pollination. There are two main types of bee in the UK; the Bumblebee and the Honeybee. Populations of both have suffered huge declines in recent years for a number of different reasons so it is worth knowing the difference. There are 24 species of Bumblebee living wild in the UK. They are easily recognised by their characteristic fluffy bodies. Different species of Bumblebee have different length tongues because they feed from different shaped flowers. Our wild Bumblebees have suffered declines due to bad weather, the use of insecticides and a reduction in wildflower rich grassland for feeding and nesting. There is only 1 species of Honeybee in Europe and these bees live in hives that are cultivated and tended by beekeepers in order to produce honey. Britain’s cultivated honeybee population has been largely affected by the varroa mite, which has spread rapidly through bee hives since arriving in Britain in 1992. Honeybees are slimmer and smaller than Bumblebees, having a closer appearance to a wasp. They all have short tongues which are best suited to feeding from open flower shapes. Although Honeybees are often found in gardens, it is our wild Bumblebees that are of greatest interest to the gardener. Given that collectively gardens equate to over a million acres in the UK, there is much that we can do as gardeners to help save Bumblebees from decline. If every garden contained a bee house and a range of bee friendly flowers, trees and shrubs then this would significantly increase both food and shelter for our native Bumblebees, and help to reverse their decline. If you are encouraging bees into your garden then it is important to avoid using insecticides as these will kill helpful pollinating insects (including bees) as well as the target insects. It’s best to aim for a good variety of pollen rich flowers that have different flower shapes and a range of flowering periods from early spring to late summer. Try to ensure at least two different plant species are in flower at any time throughout this period to prevent your bees from going hungry. Most double flower forms are lacking in pollen or nectar and likely to be inaccessible to bees so these are best avoided. If you want to ‘Bee’ friendly in your garden this year, plant any of the following flowering plants: Anemone, Antirrhinum, Aster, Buddleia, English Marigold, Cosmos, Delphinium, Foxglove, Sunflower, Sweet Pea, Lavender, Lupin, Mint, Nasturtium, Salvia or Verbena. Herbs include Thyme, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Sage. Don’t miss out on edibles either - Quince, Globe Artichoke, Crab Apple, Apple, Runner Bean, Almond, Cherry, Plum, Pear, Blackberry, Gooseberry, Raspberry and Broad Bean are all bee friendly. Happy gardening!!
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has established that the endangered red Endangered Research squirrel has found a new ally in its fight for survival against the invading grey squirrel. Reds are prospering greys disappearing in areas where there is a strong species . . . and population of pine martens, which were almost extinct 50 years ago. Pine martens have begun to increase in Scotland and Ireland and although they remain rare in England and Wales, carcasses and traces have been detected in a few areas of north Wales and Northumberland. The research brings the first scientific proof that the American grey squirrel’s takeover of the British Isles can be stopped and the retreat of the red squirrel to remote areas can be halted. Red squirrels are protected by a multimillion-pound programme of trapping and extermination of grey squirrels, which were first introduced from the US to an estate in Cheshire in 1876 and have been growing in numbers ever since. Although greys do not attack reds, the red squirrel population has declined as the greys have increased. Greys are bigger, stronger, more adaptable and have more offspring than reds but most importantly they carry squirrel pox which does not harm them but can kill a red squirrel in days. During roughly the same period that greys have spread through the UK, pine martens have retreated. Scottish wildlife groups and the Scottish government are engaged in a battle to stop the grey squirrel moving further north and displacing the red squirrel further. Thousands of greys are trapped and killed every year by the Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) and private landowners. Reds are still hanging on in northern England and are still found throughout Cumbia and Northumberland – but so are greys. The SWT claimed that if they stopped trapping immediately, it wouldn’t be long before the grey squirrels wiped out the red squirrels totally. Naturalists agree that the relationship between squirrels and pine martens needs to be investigated further but hope that the pine martens can replace trapping as a means of controlling grey squirrels. Some hope that a resurgent Scottish population will recolonise northern England, although it is unlikely that greys can be dislodged from cities. The pine marten effect on grey squirrels has also been observed near Pitlochry and Aberfeldy in Perthshire and in the Trossachs near Loch Lomond, but it is yet to be detailed. However, in Southern Ireland the presence of squirrels and pine martens has been detailed in the mid counties of the province. Analysis of DNA and faeces proved that there were three to four pine martens per square kilometre in the woods, which was enough to force out almost all of the grey squirrels in that area. The pine marten faeces contained noticeable traces of grey squirrel, but this alone could not account for the population crash. One theory is that the presence of predators has disrupted the grey squirrel’s feeding, breeding and sense of security. Scientists believe that the red squirrel is a more agile animal than the grey squirrel and rarely feeds on the ground, so it is less exposed to danger. The red squirrel and the pine marten are both iconic British mammals and here is a unique case of one endangered species helping another endangered species to see off an alien species!
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f there was ever a more overlooked delicacy than a butternut squash, then it must have been before my time! This seasonal bulbous gourd has long lived in the shadow of the pumpkin, especially in the States. Surprisingly classed as a fruit, there are many who regard peeling a squash as an absolute mission! However, the rewards – a ripe, sweet-tasting, deep orange pulp – are worth the inconvenience and its shape can make a wonderful edible bowl. True, the butternut might not be the most flavourful of ingredients but its velvet texture speaks of comfort and heartiness. It makes a wonderful pairing with chorizo and pulled pork. With spices, it comes to life, especially when placed in the oven for half an hour, coated in olive oil with cumin seeds and cinnamon. It sounds minimal, but, honestly, magic will ensue. When warmth is needed, serve it as a thick, buttery soup, topped with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and roasted pine nuts. Rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants, some would say when roasted, it is a perfect addition to almost any hot meal – all year round. Being low in fat, a butternut squash contains a healthy dose of dietary fibre, making it exceptionally heart-friendly. It provides significant amounts of potassium, which is important for bone health, and vitamin B6, essential for correct functioning of both the nervous and immune systems. The folate content adds yet another boost to its heart-healthy reputation and helps guard against brain and spinal-cord-related birth defects such as spina bifida. The fruits vivid tangerine hue signifies an abundance of powerhouse nutrients known as carotenoids, which are highly regarded in the fight against heart disease. These include very high levels of beta-carotene (which your body automatically converts to vitamin A), identified as a deterrent against breast cancer and age-related macular degeneration, as well as a supporter of healthy lung development in fetuses and newborns. With only a single cup serving, you get nearly half the recommended daily dose of antioxidant-rich vitamin C. Butternut squash is also believed to have anti-inflammatory effects because of its high antioxidant content so regular feasting could help reduce risk of inflammation-related disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. When it comes to purchasing a squash, look for an unblemished fruit that feels heavy for its size with a mat, rather than glossy, outer skin. A shiny exterior can indicate that the fruit was picked too early and this will affect the sweetness. Once you have made your choice be sure to store the whole butternut squash in a cool, dry place (not in the fridge) with plenty of ventilation; it should keep for up to three months. Pre-cut squash will stay fresh for up to a week, provided it is cling-filmed and kept in the fridge. Butternut squash presents the home cook with incredibly easy culinary possibilities. You can just place it on a baking tray and slide it into a hot oven (180 deg) for about an hour until you can pierce it with a sharp knife. Or remove the skin using a vegetable peeler and cut the flesh into large chunksand you can oven bake, steam or saute it. Once cooked, this popular accompaniament can be mashed, pureed for soup, folded into a pasta or risotto dish, or simply savoured as it is.
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dmund Hillary crawled from his tent into the icy cold snow and gusting winds of Mount Everest to begin the final stage of one of the most audacious adventures of the 20th century. It was 6.30am on May 29, 1953 and rising more than 1,100ft above the Auckland beekeeper and his Nepalese climbing partner and Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, the mountain’s summit awaited its very first visitors. Behind them, Camp IX, the highest in history – was a single tiny tent, perched on a double ledge 27,900ft above sea level - a testimony to years of painstaking preparation. The next five hours became a legendary part of world history. But the story of Hillary and Tenzing’s conquest of mountaineering’s ultimate challenge stemmed back more than 11 weeks to March 10, when the 1953 British Everest Expedition, led by John Hunt, an Army colonel, trudged off from Kathmandu. With the worlds eyes on them, they knew they were in a race to the summit. This would probably be their last chance to be the first men to the summit as the north route up Everest, through Chinese-controlled Tibet, was closed. Nepal allowed only one expedition from the south each year and France had booked Everest for 1954 and the Swiss for 1955. This meant that the ninth British Everest expedition had to succeed. Even before they reached the mountain, the phlegmatic but fiercely ambitious Hillary, and his easygoing partner, Tenzing were already earmarked as potential summiteers by the leader, John Hunt who himself was highly regarded as a shrewd tactician and master logician. Tenzing, aged 39, was on his seventh trip, and had reached 28,000ft with the Swiss in 1952. Two years earlier, Hillary, aged 33, had climbed to 20,000ft on nearby Pumori from which he gazed in awe at Everest’s route to the top, via the Khumbu Icefall, the Western Cwm and the Southwest Face. A month later, he climbed to the top of the Icefall, Everest’s deadliest trap. This glaciated cascade (pictured overleaf) claims more lives than any other part of the mountain and the two climbers wisely decided that their ascent had to be done at speed, before the sun melted its wild labyrinth of shifting ice walls, chasms and towers. The 1953 expedition required a team of 362 porters and 20 Sherpas. Over 10,000lb of luggage needed to travel from Kathmandu and the expeditions first task was to establish a route through the Khumbu Icefall, to ferry men and equipment up the mountain in preparation for the assault on the summit. This took several days and on May 21st Wilfred Noyce, a Charterhouse schoolmaster, and the Sherpa known as ‘Annullu’ reached the South Col which was the advance base camp. Five days later, the first assault party of Tom Bourdillon and Charles Evans set off for the peak using closed-circuit oxygen. Having reached the South Summit, which is only 328ft below the peak, their oxygen started to fail. With a blizzard coming in, they retreated to the advance base camp. Buffeted by a gale in the tiny, overcrowded camp of three tents, Evans and Bourdillon spent the night describing the route to the top to the rest of the party, including the second assault E
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team of Hillary and Tenzing, before Hunt collapsed and had to be helped down the mountain. The winds continued the next day, but eased on May 28, when at 8.45am an advance party of three climbers, each carrying 40lb of equipment, set off for Camp IX, midway between advance base camp and the summit. They were followed by Hillary and Tenzing, who collected equipment and oxygen left at dumps along the way. By early afternoon, Hillary was carrying 63lb and Tenzing 50lb. Exhausted, they found the uneven double ledge at 2.30pm, dropped their loads with relief and pitched Camp IX while the advance party hurried back down the mountain. While Tenzing made soup, Hillary checked the oxygen. They were short on supply, and would have to survive with only three litres a minute instead of the planned four. With fierce gusts of wind whistling around the mountainside, the two men ate sardines on biscuits, tinned apricots, dates, jam and honey, and drank copious amounts of hot water with lemon to combat the acute effects of dehydration at altitude. With only their weight holding the tent down, they managed four hours’ sleep. Then, at about 4.30am, the wind eased and Hillary stuck his head out of the tent. There were clouds around, but it was a much clearer, and a push towards the summit possible. At 6.30am they were ready, taking another dose of liquid and a last tin of sardines and biscuits, they hoisted two 20lb cylinders of oxygen on to their backs - one of which was only two thirds full - they took a few deep breaths and began their assault, Hillary constantly performing mental arithmetic to gauge their remaining time and supplies. He led most of the way, chopping steps with his long-handled axe but the higher they climbed, the more precarious the snow became. At about 400ft from the South Summit, snow conditions were distinctly dangerous but with no alternative route it was a strenuous and uncomfortable effort. By 9am, they had reached the South Summit, from which they had a clear view of the mountain top. Ahead of them was the Southwest Ridge, an even more hazardous challenge. Stripping their apparatus to the bare minimum, the pair set off on untouched ground, the leader chiselling steps into the awkward knife-edge while the other waited behind, securing the rope between them on the shaft of their ice axe. After about an hour of exhausting work, they reached a 50ft cliff. The rock itself was smooth and almost holdless. Hillary later wrote that it may have been an interesting Sunday afternoon problem to a group of climbers in the Lake District, but here it was a barrier beyond their feeble strength. However, Hillary wedged himself into a chimney between the rock and a snow cornice hanging over the 11,000ft drop into Tibet, dug in his crampons and levered himself upwards. It was painful and exhausting, but he made it over the final sting in the tail, still called the Hillary Step. Then, heaving hard on his rope, he helped Tenzing wriggle up the gap. Their strength flagging, they continued cutting steps into the ridge - until a series of snowy false summits led inexorably to the roof of the world. The ridge ahead, instead of monotonously rising, dropped sharply away, and far below, he could see the North Col and the Rongbuk Glacier. Hillary looked upwards to see a narrow snow ridge running up to a snow summit. A few more whacks of the ice axe in the snow and they stood on top of the world. Everest was conquered. please mention In & Around Duston when responding to adverts
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What’s on in April & May 1 Apr Aled Jones at Derngate 3-6 Apr Easter Fun Weekend at Billing Aquadrome 3-25 Apr Cyrano de Bergerac at Royal 5 Apr Antiques & Collectors Fayre at Abington Church Rooms, Park Ave North 10-4pm Refreshments 5-6 Apr Antiques & Collectors Fayre at Lamport Hall 6 Apr Cobblers v Cambridge Utd at Sixfields 9 Apr Simon & Garfunkel at Derngate 10 Apr Russell Watson at Derngate 11 Apr That’ll be the day at Derngate 11 Apr O.N.’s 1st XV v Bugbrooke at Billing Road 14 Apr Paul Howard “How a hoby turned into a career in freelance photography” at Duston Community centre 16 Apr Supreme Fabulettes at Derngate 18 Apr Cobblers v Cheltenham at Sixfields 18 Apr Kate Rusby at Derngate 19 Apr Open Gardens at Cottesbrooke Hall 21 Apr We’ll meet again at Derngate 23 Apr Milton Jones at Derngate 23 Apr Creativity Unleashed at Cripps, NSB 25 Apr Al Murray at Derngate 25 Apr Saints v Saracens at Franklins Gardens 25 Ultimate Abseil at National Lift Tower 25 Apr Spratton Remembers the Great War 26 Open Gardens at Naseby Lodge 28 Apr Talk - speaker to be announced “Tool for self reliance” at Duston Community centre 29 Apr Lee Nelson at Derngate 30 Apr Whitney Houston tribute at Derngate
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