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Probe leads to fly-tippers being fined hundreds of pounds

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I N V E S T I G AT I O N S have led to two fly-tippers being fined hundreds of pounds.

The probe was carried out by East Northamptonshire Council. Richard Johnson of Stanwick was found guilty of fly tipping in Midland Road, Rushden. ENC’s waste team found rubbish scattered along the street in February 2016, with evidence pointing to Mr Johnson who had allowed it to fall from an unsecured skip. Mr Johnson had the chance to pay a fixed penalty notice for the offence, but declined, so was ordered to pay nearly £500 at Northampton Magistrates’ Court instead.

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request for information, committing a further offence, and was formally prosecuted by Northampton Magistrates Court. Council leader Steven North, is concerned people still think it’s acceptable to fly tip in East Northamptonshire and beyond. He said: “Fly tipping is completely unnecessary and costs us all. “Not only does it blight our district, items left on the roadside could contain any number of

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unknown hazards to passing vehicles, pedestrians or animals. “Our waste team works tirelessly to ensure any incidents are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible. “But it is frustrating that their time and tax payers money is having to be spent clearing up other people’s mess. “We hope the recent increase in on-the-spot fines will help further reduce fly tipping.” A spokesman said: “You can

help in the fight against fly tipping by reporting any offences online at east-northamptonshire.gov.uk/flytipping or by calling 01832 742026. “To get rid of unwanted waste responsibly, youcan also visit one of Northamptonshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres. “You can also go to www.eastnorthamptonshire.gov.uk/bulkywaste to find out about ENC’s bulky waste collection service.”

£700 FINE

The next day Corby’s Laura Ramaj was ordered to pay over £700 after she was found guilty of fly tipping in the north of the district. In February 2016, ENC officers found household waste and furniture dumped on the Gretton Brook Road in Deene. Evidence lead to Ms Ramaj. She was contacted by the waste team to find out how the material came to be left at the location. Ms Ramaj failed to return the

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REPRESENTATIVES from health and wellbeing organisations and faith leaders from across the county met together to continue exploring ways they could work together to improve health of local communities. The event was initiated and facilitated by FaithAction, the national network of faithbased organisations, in partnership East Northants Faith Group and Cinnamon Network. Building on the Faith Covenant signed by Northamptonshire Council and local faith leaders in 2015, the emphasis was on growing an active partnership between faith groups and the local health services to meet the needs of the local populace. In 2015 the Cinnamon Faith Action Audits identified that Northamptonshire’s Churches and faith groups give £100,000 of their time for free every year to serve their local community. Faith groups

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offer buildings and facilities in the heart of communities, willing volunteers and a sense of care for the whole person. The event majored on ways to ensure that faith groups had clear pathways to share information about successful projects with each other and local health and wellbeing organisations, so that local knowledge is shared to improve health and wellbeing. Faith groups were challenged to make connections with local health and care structures so that local health commissioners can build trust with the faith sector and channel resources accordingly. Health and wellbeing representatives were able to hear directly from a large number of the local faith groups who work in this sphere and glean from their experience. Daniel Singleton, National Executive

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Director for FaithAction said “People of faith tend to get their sleeves rolled up and get stuck in where the need is. Faith groups have an unrivalled reach into the most isolated and marginalised communities who are often the ones in most need of preventative health and wellbeing services. Bringing this ‘on the ground’ knowledge and expertise together with that of local health services can only improve wellbeing in our communities.” Claire Proctor of Blackthorn Good Neighbours said “The event was a brilliant way to make links with other professionals and agencies. We were able to learn what each organisation offered and gain a better understanding of how to join up with other agencies to help families.” To find out more visit enfg.org.uk or email Nick Amis at nick.amis@enfg.org.uk.

Healthy choices as businesses go for gold

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EAST Northamptonshire Council is helping more businesses deliver healthy food choices for customers across the district by running a bespoke course next month. Food businesses in East Northamptonshire are invited to attend a day session at the ENC offices in Thrapston on November 22 to complete the Healthier Food and Special Diets course. For just £72, the course will cover the principle of balanced diets and how to plan and provide

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special diets, and you’ll receive the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Award. This qualification has been designed to provide a good, basic understanding of nutrition to enable learners to plan well-balanced meals that will have a positive impact on health. Taking part in the course is essential if you want to achieve gold status for Eat Out Eat Well (EOEW), a new healthy eating

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award adopted by ENC that recognises and rewards catering businesses that promote healthier food choices for their customers. So far, 16 food businesses in East Northamptonshire have received the EOEW award and three have achieved gold: Manor School Kitchen in Raunds, Rushden’s Mrs B’s café and Stanwick caterer MiamMiam. Principal Linda Brooks of the Manor Learning Trust said: “We are very proud to hold the Eat Out

Eat Well award as we want students to not only recognise the food on their plate, but to develop an understanding of their health and nutrition, and the impact this has on their learning and education. “It is extremely satisfying for us to be recognised for our commitment in promoting healthy eating to our students. Well done to our catering manager and the catering team for making this possible.”

Charity looking to boost funds for local group and clubs A CHARITY trust is looking for groups to make its latest awards to. The Rock Foundation Youth Club has been supporting the young people of Rushden and the surrounding villages for many years and during that time has awarded in excess of £30,000 in grants. The charity was founded by Tom & Ethel ‘Jane’ Young following the purchase in 1960 of the old Baptist Chapel in Little Street, Rushden. Initially used for youth activities the building was sold in 2000 with sale proceeds being invested to further the Trust’s

objective of supporting and educating young people who live in the local area. The Trustees were pleased to visit a training session at the Waterloo Academy to present a cheque to assist with the purchase of costumes & equipment to enable the newly formed group to take part in national competitions. The group is run by Liz Warner and a dedicated team of helpers and meets at The Crow Hill Community Centre in Irthlingborough each week. The Trust is now making awards for the

current financial year. These may be awarded to individuals aged between 11 and 21 who live in Rushden or one of the surrounding villages and who require specific support for their personal development. Grant applications are also welcomed from organisations which have projects they wish to undertake in support of young people in the 11 to 21 age range. Secretary Carol Church can be contacted via email: rockfoundationrushden@ btinternet.com. Application forms are also available from local libraries.

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More members needed

THE Maritime Volunteer Service in Rushden is looking for new members. It meets every Wednesday evening from 7pm at the Nene Valley Community Volunteers Centre, just off High Street. Contact mvsrushden@hot mail.com for more information. ––––––––––––––

History book

Forget the hype – not all clowns are bad! FORGET the bad publicity about clowns! Kath Meredith, managing director of Candocare, a Wellbeing Centre for the Elderly and Vulnerable, said “With all the bad publicity regarding clowns I wanted to express the majority of clowns do good for the community.” Candocare held a party for one of their service users Margaret McColl’s 95th birthday. LadyBird the Clown came and made Margaret’s day, also Terry played on the keyboards and Roberto did a chair zumba session. Margaret said “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the day and didn’t expect all this fuss for me. Thank you so much.” If you need more information on Candocare contact: 07741 651170

LAST year a friend of local historian, Eric Fowell, bought a job lot of old books from his local market and amongst them he came across an old handwritten notebook, dating back to 1910, by Rushden personality Joseph Enos Smith who was organist at Rushden St Mary’s Church from 1875 to 1930. The notes are a series of snippets, taken from local newspapers and other sources, relating to Higham Ferrers from as early as 1065 to 1896. The notes include reference to King John’s visits to Higham Ferrers from 1208 to 1212! In 2003 Eric had already published another of Enos Smith’s notebooks and donated the proceeds of over £700 to Higham Ferrers’ St Mary’s Church Spire Fund. He thought that it would be ideal to repeat the exercise, publish this new ‘find’ and donate the proceeds half to each of the Friends of St Mary’s Churches of both Higham Ferrers and Rushden. With the help of Susan Waters, who transcribed the handwriting, and John Garley, who proof read the documents several times, Eric is in the process of having a limited edition of 100 copies of this booklet produced. The booklet will be on sale shortly at the cost of £10 plus £20 if needs posting out. Advance orders can be placed by contacting Eric Fowell on 01933 353292 or Email to John Garley atjohn. garley09@my.northampton.ac.uk ––––––––––––––

Charity event

THE Welcome Inn in Rushden will hold its annual charity event for Great Ormond Street on Friday, November 18, from 8pm. Part of the fun will be an auction with top prices to bid for.

Can you help ground-breaking new project?

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A VOLUNTEER is urging others to “do a good turn” for young people by supporting a new Northamptonshire project. The charity Youth at Risk is launching a programme in the county to help guide up to 30 young people to a brighter future. Youth at Risk changes lives by working with young people and the adults that support them, delivering high-intensity personal development and coaching initiatives. It involves taking them on a residential course and then once back going through nine months of coaching to achieve three goals. Paul Green, a supporter of the national charity and group director of Northamptonshire business networking group NN coNNect, is calling on people to get involved. He has organised a series of one-hour meetings across the county to discuss how volunteers could help. He said: “Youth at Risk is coming to Northamptonshire to work with young people in the community and is looking for volunteers, partners and sponsors to work with. “As a volunteer, whether you can only spare a few hours then your contribution would be appreciated, so please do a good turn for young people in desperate need of real support and guidance. “Do you already work with young people in the community and would be interested in looking

Church’s Festive lantern walk

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Pupils charity success

PUPILS at Stanwick Primary school held a sporting fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research recently. The children took part in a variety of fitness based activities and through donations, managed to raise £218.37. The event was the brainchild of Grace Williams, Deputy Head Girl who said: “It was great to see all the children working together.”

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how YAR might partner with your organisation? Or are you open to contributing resources and/or funding in support of a local programme? “To find out more about how YAR works with young people and how you may be able to support, please register to attend a no-obligation orientation evening, which lasts about 60 minutes.” The programme involves pairing up young people with a dedicated partner where they will work

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towards three goals, which could be educational, vocational or personal related. About 200 volunteers are needed, some only need to spare a few hours but others are needed to contribute between seven and 10 days to be on the residential part of the programme. People are also sought to work alongside a young person for nine months. No former experience is required, just the passion and com-

mitment to supporting young people to be the best they can be. Youth at Risk will train all volunteers in their unique life coaching methodology: a valuable skill that can be used in all areas of life. Young people can be from 16 to 21 and are recruited to the programme from schools, colleges, social services, probation, other youth charities. To register for the information meetings, visit: www.nnconnect.co.uk/yar/.

New figures reveal more than one in ten children have undiagnosed eye conditions

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MORE than one in ten children in Northamptonshire have an undiagnosed eye condition, according to new figures published to mark a national visual health awareness campaign. A special analysis compiled for the annual National Eye Health Week has found 10,795 youngsters across the county have conditions such as a cataract or glaucoma.

early detection of Amblyopia (lazy eyes) and improve general health and well-being. “We understand that people are busy and perhaps do not realise the importance of eye tests. “But parents now have a golden opportunity to introduce eye tests into their routine by getting their children’s eyes tested in the preparation for the new school year.” The statistics were worked out using the national average of children suffering from an undiagnosed eye condition alongside data from the 2011 census. Staff will also distribute posters, leaflets and factThe campaign was launched by Davis sheets to children’s centres, GP surgeries, pharmacies Optometrists in a bid to encourage more people to and local societies. have sight tests. SOCIAL MEDIA As part of the eye awareness campaign Davis, Social media will play a large role in the camlocated in Rothwell, Kettering and Thrapston, has compiled a ready-made assembly presentation for paign this year with Davis encouraging people to promote eye health by posting close-up pictures of teachers to download. Kim Durden, a partner optometrist at Davis, said: their eyes alongside #visionmatters on Twitter. The presentations and resources, which are avail“Our eyes are so important to us, it’s crucial we don’t able on the Davis website, will educate people on the take our sight for granted. “Our message is clear; children need regular eye importance of regular sight checks, as well as offercare to keep them healthy and ensure they reach their ing help and information about particular eye health problems. full potential. Davis also be supported the Fight for Sight chari“The fact that NHS eye exams for children are at a 10-year low is hugely disappointing – eye health ty by making a donation for every eye test carried out during the week. should not be overlooked. For more information about different eye care “Eyes and visual diagnosis can help increase their ability to study, improve their levels of reading abili- events contact the opticians at www.davisopticians. ty, reduce inattentiveness and hyperactivity, provide co.uk.

Coffee, sweets and cakes raise funds for cancer charity

PARENTS joined pupils and Rushden Mayor Tracey Smith for a Macmillan Coffee Afternoon at Risdene Academy. Our picture shows, left to right, Samantha Pinnock, Deanna Brown and Sarah Brown enjoying some of the cakes on offer. Do you have Macmillan coffee and cake pictures you would like to share with our readers. If so, simply send them to nick@rosettapublishing.com

NEWS IN BRIEF

LEST WE FORGET

REMEMBER them – RuSHDEN Remembrance Service and Parade will take place on November 13 this year. It will be held at the Rushden War Memorial at 10.50am, with the parade starting from Robinson Road at 10:30am. The HIGHAM FERRERS events starts in the Market Square at 10.50am. The Irthlingborough service at 10am. There will be a church service at St Peters with the parade to the War Memorial at 11am. RAuNDS Service of Remembrance is also on the same day, leaving the Council Offices at 2.40pm. STANWICk holds its parade at 10.45am. The Remembrance Parade in THRAPSTON will commence at the Cosy Nook at 2.30pm marching down the High Street turning into Oundle Road at the traffic lights and falling out near Coronation Gardens. After the Service of Remembrance which should be completed by 4.15 at the latest the Parade will form up again in Oundle Road and march down the High Street into Cosy Nook where it will be dismissed.

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Don’t miss your copy

A BOOK detailing the history of Rushden Hall has proved so popular, more copies will be printed. Rushden Hall, by local historians Clive Wood and Kay Collins has sold its original print run of 50, with copies reaching New Zealand and Fort Worth in Texas, USA. Now more copies are available at £29 for hard-back copies and £19 for softbacks. Copies can be bought from Mr Wood on 01933 355272, or the town council offices, or Osborne’s Sports and Toy shop in High Street, Rushden.

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Pooches have fun as council opens its new doggy park for pets and owners

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RAuNDS Town Council has opened its new dog park.

The Mayor of Raunds Cllr Helen Howell opened the dog park and said “We’re thrilled to open this facility, it’s great to have somewhere for dogs to be able to play off the lead, where owners know they are secure, and it is away from the children’s play areas. “This is just one of many improvements that we have planned for the town.” Lots of dogs and their owners turned out for the official opening and the dogs had a great time. Cllr Lee Wilkes, Chairman of the Environment Leisure and Recreation Committee, said: “This is a great natural facility for dogs and their owners to enjoy.

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“We will be doing further work to cut back some of the undergrowth and the area will be mowed regularly.” The Town Council will be working with Environmental Services Officers at East Northamptonshire Council to ensure that owners act responsibly and pick up after their dogs. Raunds Dog Park is situated at the rear of London Road cemetery and can be accessed from the track at the side of London Road Cemetery or through the alleyway between 16 and 18 Webb Road. Cllr Helen Howell said: “We hope many more dog owners will use the new park to let dogs off their leads in a secure environment.”

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Care company supports Dementia Day

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LOCAL at-home care company, Home Instead Senior Care, along with local organisation Helping Hands recently attended a Dementia Open Day at the Wyevale Garden Centre, in Podington.

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The free event, which was open to the public, was designed to provide support and information for those looking after their loved ones with dementia. At the event, a lovely gentleman named Graham, (pictured.

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right), shared his story of looking after one of his best friends who lived with dementia until he sadly passed away. Graham said, “If I had had some of this information while I was looking after my friend, I think it would have made it easier to cope with some of the challenging behaviours.” Graham was also keen to understand if there was anything he could do to prevent himself from getting dementia. Mark Darnell, owner of Home Instead, said: At Home Instead many of our clients are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia so we know the importance of supporting events such as these. It is so important to provide help and support to people living with the condition as well as their families, and educate and inform the local community to create a more dementia aware and dementia friendly place to live.” The event was so successful that there will be another

dementia event at the Wyevale Garden Centre shortly. For more information on the services provided by Home Instead East Northants, please call 01933 678775 or visit http://www.homeinstead.co.uk/ eastnorthants.

Boxing night a knock-out success

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Pupils thrill at special visitor

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A CHARITY boxing evening lads did so well, particularly in boosted funds for a county the Regional Finals. “A tribute to their coaches club.

The evening for Img’s Heath Boxing Club consisted of high quality amateur boxing from the best local talent the county has to offer. There was a variety of ages and abilities at the event from youngsters making their club debut to elite international boxers. Two of kings Heath’s multiple national champions’, Eithan James and Ben Vaughan took to the ring as well as England international kieron Conway, who competed in his final amateur fight before turning professional. Northamptonshire Com munity Foundation funded the evening which was a sell-out event. Anne Burnett, (pictured), a trustee of the Foundation is a great supporter of the club. She said: “The show was a sell out – standing room only, great atmosphere, great boxing, some very close bouts and delighted that the kings Heath

Arthur Daly and James Conway.” James Conway, the manager of kings Heath Boxing Club described the purpose of the event “These competitors aged 11-33 train between eight and 20 hours weekly in order to achieve different personal goals. “Some of our competitors are England international boxers, some are aspiring international boxers, some started boxing as a hobby, some started boxing to gain social confidence and some started just to keep fit. “This was the clubs goal to give the boxers a stage they deserved after the tireless effort all put in behind the gym doors each evening and I think we achieved that. “We would like to thank everyone who has helped us in the last 12 months whether it be by support, labour or finance.” Go to: www.ncf.uk.com for more about the foundation and its aims.

PUPILS and staff at Risdene Academy had a fantastic day when they were visited by the first-ever Inventor-in-Residence at the London Science Museum and then took part in an amazing creative workshop on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory led by The ArtsLink. Risdene had won this incredible day by being the school which submitted the most entries in The Imagination Awards which took place for the first time in 2016 and were managed by arts company The ArtsLink on behalf of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s education department. One hundred and eighty Key Stage 2 and Year 2 pupils at Risdene Academy took part in the

competition. They had to create an invention that would benefit a member of their family. Not only was Risdene the school to submit most entries but two of their senior pupils, Rebecca (Year six) and Tommy (Year five), were judged competition finalists. Rebecca invented a wheelchair that also helped her Gramps to breathe properly by creating a large breathing bubble that covered it, and Tommy invented a portable hydration station for people who needed a drink when they were exercising/hiking. Inventor Mark Champkins led a thrilling assembly, totally inspiring the children by speaking about and showing them his work.

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Rushden Lakes effect is bigger than expected

IN MY OPINION

By Andy Mercer

SEVERAL years ago, a rumour went around that someone wanted to create a retail and leisure park at Rushden Lakes. Initially, few took it seriously because: l lit was in a flood plain l there was a huge artificial ski slope in the middle of it l it wasn’t in the Local Plan l the cost would be jaw-dropping l it was tried in the 1990s and failed l the current road network couldn’t support it l there was too much competition from other centres

Despite all these negatives, it still happened. The developers looked at other sites, but they picked Rushden. A big reason was the genuine welcome from the councils and communities. Major developers and their agents are used to being treated as interlopers at best, and villains at worst. They were simply unused to being “the good guys”. Deep down everybody wants to be liked – it’s human nature – and no matter what we think, developers, lawyers and agents do have human DNA. So, they came to Rushden.

When it was announced, house-builders and estate agents thought that it would add 15 per cent to local house prices. At the time, it seemed rather unlikely. However… Trevor Greenhalf (of Windsor Estate Agents) said last month: “House prices have risen around 20 per cent in the last 15 months. “For the average house that is an increase of up to £40,000.” So, it seems that the Rushden Lakes Effect is real. And it’s bigger than anyone expected. Could it be the prospect of all those new jobs?

YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: AS 2016 is ending our thoughts turn towards Christmas and the NAB will again be supplying those special Christmas gifts that are deliberately designed to be of use for blind or partially sighted friends and relations. Some of these will be available on the mobile unit or can be seen at our centres in Northampton and Kettering. The Mobile Unit will be active in November and December and a list of the dates and locations is attached. We have made various appeals for more helpers and befrienders and this request is again repeated in this latest submission. In particular we have a desperate need for volunteers in the Duston and Weston Favell areas of our community and we would ask that particular emphasis is placed by any newsletter that has circulation in those localities. Ray Foster, AB Volunteer TO THE EDITOR: OUR organisation represents the interests of independent cadet units and uniformed youth groups in the County and due to expansion; we are seeking volunteer adults, both uniformed and civilian instructors. The commitment is one evening per week, usually for two hours, and the occasional weekend.

YOUR PICTURES Our units operate without support from the Ministry of Defence or education department raising all their own funds. Activities provided for young people between the ages 8-18 years include, adventure training, sailing and waterborne activities, navigation, orienteering, signals, camping, marching band, performing arts and sports. We are particularly keen to hear from former members of HM Armed Forces or Cadet Forces or indeed anyone who may be interested in helping. We will arrange a DBS check and provide training and we are a friendly family orientated organization. John R Mander Northamptonshire Independent Cadets TO THE EDITOR: IN spite of all the adverse comments that are sometimes received concerning developers presently in Raunds, I would like to thank Kier Living Ltd., and their ground works team JJ Mac Ltd., for the consideration shown regarding the funeral procession of the late Mrs. Finding. All work and heavy goods vehicles were delayed until the procession had departed Midland Road and the site remained silent for one hour. I would like to add that the

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Planning Director and his Assistant have been more than happy to liaise with me on behalf of the residents on a number of issues since taking over the site. Pauline Williams Raunds

TO THE EDITOR: THE footpaths outside the Rose and Crown in High Street, Rushden and nearby Flutters Bingo in College Street are in a disgraceful state. Littered with cigarette butts, many compressed on the footpath’s surface. It’s a sham the council do not issue ‘on the spot’ fines to those responsible for this mess, which is very unpleasant and unsightly. What a pity the owners of these premises don’t take responsibility for their customers’ actions and the courtesy to clean pavements and gutters fronting their establishments. Perhaps they could provide bins for the their customers’ use. Gary Harris, Rushden

BROTHER and sister Jake and Leah enjoy a Harry Potter dress up day at Whitefriars School in Rushden. Remember, you can send us your pictures, letters and stories to share with our growing band of readers. Simply email us at TO THE EDITOR: THIS year Raunds nick@rosettapublishing.com will be lighting the town with its Christmas Lights switch-on on Sunday, November 27. It is sure L E T T E R S A N D to be a great afternoon full of fes- C O N T R I B U T I O N S tive spirit. Santa’s parade will Letters to the Editor are welcomed. leave the Town Hall at 2.30pm However the Editor retains the absolute right to edit, omit as with elves, animals and music he/she sees fit, without reference to joining him on his sleigh. the author. Entertainment and attractions Please email your contributions to: will start on the Town Square from pat@rosettapublishing.com Rushden/Higham Reporter 2pm and Santa’s grotto will be with in the subject line o.r Tweet us at: open from 3pm. We look forward #RosettaCom or Facebook at: to seeing you there! For more RosettaPublishingLtd information visit our website at You can also find the Rushden Reporter’s own Twitter feed www.raunds-tc.gov.uk @RushdenReporter or email Raunds Town Council nick@rosettapublishing.com Raunds

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OME FRONT WAR WEEKEND – Rushden H Transport Society hosted a grand weeke dressing up and nostalgia at the station 8 and 9. Despite the wet start on the Sat rain stopped and the crowds came. Sunday was the busiest it has ever been with music at two lo vintage stalls and the bar was overflowing. A gre

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PREPARATIONS are now in place for the Rushden Christmas lights switch-on. The event wil take place on Saturday, November 26 in High Street. Titan the Robot is back – he is world famous and has travelled to more than 30 countries. He is the ultimate family-entertainment show. Titan’s comedic antics are adored by children and adults alike and with his huge fan base, people travel for miles to see his show. As well as Titan’s 3 shows there will be a good mix of music, by Nathan our local DJ and the Victory Doll singer, plus a school choir pro-

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vided by South End School. Award winning local dance group Dancevybz will give a display, as will the local Zumba class. The local churches will also be showing their larger than life nativity puppets which will be accompanied by the Salvation Army Band. At 1pm Santa will be arriving on his sleigh, again pulled by real reindeer, which proved a great attraction for the children last year. This year however, he will see a brand new Grotto where he will give out presents to the children until around 4pm.(Gifts for the children will be free).

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The reindeer will also be available all afternoon for the children to see. Street organs and other music will keep everyone entertained. Face painting and balloon modelling will be available free of charge. Fairground rides will also be available all day. Events will start about 11.15am and leading up to the lights being turned on at around 4.30pm by the Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Tracey Smith. All entertainment is free and the event has been organised by the Events committee of Rushden Town Council.

SERVE, a charity based in Rushden, which support older people in Northamptonshire were overwhelmed by the support of Alfred Street Junior School based in Rushden and Henry Chichele Primary School based In Higham Ferrers during their Harvest Festival this year. Jess Slater general manager for Serve said: “Once again we have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity from the public. “And the children should be proud of what they have helped us to achieve during this Harvest Festival.” If your school has helped in its local community, or fundraised for those in need, please do drop us a picture and report. Email nick@rosetapublishing.com and we will do the rest.

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MANOR School Sports College has been awarded the coveted School Games Gold Mark for the second year running, one of only two secondary schools in the county to achieve the top award. The School Games Mark rewards schools for their commitment to and development of competition, school sport and physical education. The Mark was created by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and launched in June 2012. The criteria are set by Sport England and the Youth Sports Trust to assess participation,

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The school sport manager for the Wellingborough and East Northants School Sport Partnership, Ed Reeves said: “Manor School provides excellent opportunities for students across physical education, school sport and competition all year round. “More than 50 per cent of students are involved in extracurricular sporting activity each week and nearly 20 per cent of

the school population is involved in leadership and volunteering. The school continues to place PE and school sport including leadership at the heart of its delivery and I very much hope that a hat trick of Golds can be achieved next year.” The Gold Mark adds to the school’s recent wins of Outstanding School Sport Award from the Youth Sport Trust and Secondary School of the Year at the Northamp tonshire Education Awards. For further information about the School Games project and previous winners visit www.yourschoolgames.com

IN last month’s Reporter we carried some pictures from the recent Artisans’ Weekend in Higham Ferrers. Eight exhibitors took part in the Artisans’ Weekend for 2016 held in Chichele College. The many visitors were able to see demonstrations and displays of talented local craftspeople and artists. The annual neighbourhood sale, the pop-up heritage tent and the monthly farmers’ market were also held in the town on the Saturday so it was a busy weekend for Higham Ferrers. Our latest picture shows Jim Jones – a working saddler who specialises in shooting, equestrian and antiques.

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NEWS IN BRIEF RSPB talk on ospreys

THE next meeting of the RSPB Mid-Nene Local Group takes place at The Saxon Hall in Raunds, on Thursday, November 17, from 7.30pm. There will be an illustrated talk on Operation Osprey by Ralph and Brenda Todd. –––––––––––––

Birthday to remember

NATIONAL Lottery funding by ‘Awards for All’ was issued to members of Nene Valley Ladies in Rushden to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. A substantial amount meant that over the last year four special events could be funded, one of which was a memorable bespoke day out at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. –––––––––––––

Christmas fair at church

RINGSTEAD church-goers are holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, November 19, from 10am. The money will go towards church funds.

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Rushden girls shine in Diamonds announce local competitions two new signings AFC Rushden & Diamonds have announced two recent signings. Defender Ash Deeney, 24, has signed for the club in the latest deal. After being in Luton Town’s youth system, he played for St Neots Town, Kings Lynn Town and Slough Town. That was followed by a brief spell with Kettering Town before making more than 60 appearances for Daventry Town at Step 4 level.

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COUNTY swimmer Ellie Robinson from Northampton has won Gold in the 50M Butterfly for S6 swimmers at the Rio Paralympics. The win comes just four years after attending a talent identification event organised by Northamptonshire Sport and the Amateur Swimming Association. The 15-year-old amazed the crowds in Rio and people watching on television around the world with her winning performance in a time of 35.58 seconds which set a new Paralympic record for the event. However in order for this amazing feat to have been achieved a lot of hard work has RUSHDEN Swimming Club made quite a splash at the recent Northamptonshire County Short Course Championships. The event was started off in style with team relay events and the RSC team did not disappoint with the Girls Open Quartet of Amber Bales, Molly Britchford, Freya Cole and Ciara Usher winning the 4x50m Freestyle; resulting in the club’s first ever County Sprint title and narrowly missing out on a county record. Meanwhile, Ciara Usher and

Grace Devlin-Hogg chosen to represent the Northamptonshire Swimming team at the Junior Inter-County Gala held at Luton’s Inspire pool.

He was club captain for Daventry, playing in either a rightback or wing-back role. Diamonds also signed Jason Lee. He was with the club towards the end of the 2015-16 season, mostly appearing in a full back role, but he is also an experienced central defender, a role he was performing with Rugby Town earlier in the season. been put in by Ellie and her coaches at Northampton Swimming Club over the last four years since she was signposted to them by Northamptonshire Sport. Ellie’s para – swimming journey started in 2012, aged 10, when her PE Teacher at Northampton High School contacted Northamptonshire Sport’s Disability Development Officer for advice to help include Ellie in her lessons. For more information on sport and physical activity opportunities available for disabled people in Northamptonshire contact Graeme Wilson on 01604 367953, or email Graeme.Wilson@firstforwellbeing.co.uk

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The gala pitted Northamptonshire against seven other counties from around the region.

The Rushden girls delivered some excellent results providing two of the county team’s three wins from their individual swims, helping the county to come fourth overall.

New jogging group launched

A NEW jogging group for people with learning disabilities and their family, friends and carers has been launched. The group meets in the Boughton Centre on Ransome Road in Northampton on Thursdays at 6.55pm and then the session takes place next door at Delapre Park from 7pm to 7.45pm before the participants return to the centre for a cool down from 7.45 to 8pm. For more information contact Muriel Hough from Northampton Mencap on 01604 874710.

DOUGHBOYS players wheel away in delight after scoring in the recent home game against Wisbech. The game ended Wellingborough Town..................2 Wisbech ..........................................2

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CHESS

Silver king League Matches IT was a grand opening event to the League this year as all three Rushden teams played at home on the same evening. Rushden A were playing against Chess Mates A who they shared second place with last year. Rushden’s C and B team were playing against each other for the first time in the League. This was followed by Rushden A playing at home again against the newly promoted Kettering B.

Rushden A v Chess Mates A – SkL Division I This was a tough start to the season with Rushden out graded on every board. Chess Mates were sitting on an average grade advantage of 12 points and would have been expecting a positive outcome to the match. When it came down to it Rushden were undaunted and rose to the challenge. Hugh, James and Saj produced excellent performances to draw the top 3 boards. Hugh once again found himself duelling against leading blind player Chris Ross on board 1. Hugh made a good opening against the Northampton man who defended well to produce a draw. Meanwhile on board 4 former captain Alan Lewis was unable to neutralise the 26 point grade advantage enjoyed by Northampton’s Timothy Lewis. Alan

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fought bravely but was unable to overcome such a massive hurdle and was forced to accept defeat. This just left Richard Ellis battling on board 5 against Eva Ressel. The Northampton player gained an advantage when Richard was a little careless with one of his pawns. Now a pawn down and under heavy pressure things were looking decidedly dodgy for the Rushden man who ended a full exchange down. Under normal circumstances Rushden should have lost this game but Eva had taken too long over her moves. With time running out she made an error and Richard regained the exchange. He took full advantage of this and with 2 passed pawns and more time than Eva she bowed to the inevitable and resigned. The drawn match leaves the two teams on equal points exactly as they finished last season. All in all a better than expected result for Rushden.

Rushden C v Rushden B – SkL Division II Rushden C were under no illusion for this match against Rushden B who had a massive grade advantage. The C team took the opportunity to introduce a couple of new players to league chess. The newbies were Barbara Gray on board 3 and Nagenthini (Nancy) Jeffrey on board 4. Barbara stunned old-hand Jeff

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Owen with her confident play and he was forced to agree to a draw. Nancy also had an exceptional game against the experienced James Wicks who fought hard for his win. C team Captain Tom Murts did well on board 1 to get a draw against Keith Bristow who had a 53 point grade advantage. The match was finally lost when Eddie Francolini was beaten by Rushden B Captain Bob Ellam who used his 69 point grade advantage to full effect. There was a final consolation win for the C team when Nigel Wren played Derrick Sims. Derrick missed a certain checkmate and Nigel went on to play a clinical endgame after promoting his surviving pawn to a Queen.

Rushden A v kettering B – SkL Division I Rushden A were favourites to win having an average 14 point grade advantage over the Kettering side. The match started well for Rushden when James Brutus played a passive game against Hugh Murphy who was allowed to advance his Knight to g5. Hugh went on to deploy a winning attack and his Kettering opponent realised the game was up and resigned. On board 3 Saj took an early piece advantage which despite pressure from Graham Arch he managed to

hold onto. Saj went on to consolidate his position and Graham finally ran out of time giving Rushden the game. This now extends Saj’s unbeaten run to 10 games. Kettering was left with a bit of a mountain to climb and Steve Walpole took up the baton in his game against Alan Lewis on board 4. Alan had the better of the opening but Steve managed to gain a pawn advantage as the endgame developed, this proved decisive in achieving a passed pawn and pulling a game back for Kettering. Richard Ellis on board 5 found himself up against Keith Ball who was firing on all cylinders. Keith effectively countered Richard’s kingside attack and went on to win the game. The match was now on a knife edge at 2 boards each. The hope of a Rushden victory now rested with Captain James Gardner on board 2. The game was not going well for him and he was forced to sacrifice a piece to thwart Romilly Ilersic’s attacking game. This worked out well for him as he eventually gained 3 pawns for the exchange as Romilly found himself under time pressure. The Kettering man was undaunted and continued to harry James’ King with a series of checks. The game finally ended with less than a minute on the clock for both players and a draw was agreed.

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Photographs from the Eric Fowell collection John Cave & Sons Ltd, Boot and Shoe Factory, College Street est 1850 After the disastrous fire of 1901, the Cave family built a brand-new factory in College Street in the grounds of John Cave’s garden. His house was called ‘The Cottage’, in High Street. The firm had a fine sports club attached to the factory off Duck Street, with tennis courts and bowling greens. Ladies’, men’s and youths’ brand names included: ‘Commonwealth’, ‘Cavette’, ‘World’s Best’, ‘Particular’ and ‘Kyng-Zone’.

Cave’s Clicking Room c1923. The photograph includes Mr Austin (Manager), Robert Darlow, John Craker, Walter Tyler (Foreman), J Wilson, Victor Coker, Fred Edmounds, Sam Wilson, Jack Ginns, Bill Scrimshaw, Mr Mason (skin room), Mr Ashby, Fred Perndered, Bil Todd, Mr Perkins, Ben Bailey, Bill Wood, Ted Brown, Charles Barker, Ernest Wilcox, Walter Bryant, ‘Sonny’ Clayton, Arther Groom, Reg Copperwheat, J Smith, Bill Curtis, Jim Tyman (sorter), Olive Smith (press room).

Cave’s Clicking Room c1940. The Clicking Room after the air raid which hit the town on October 3, 1940. This claimed the lives of four men from this factory. The photo shows men from Arthur Sanders, Builders, including Mr Tom Denny in the centre with hand rammer, starting to fill the crater.

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IN An Illustrated History of the United Counties Omnibus Company Limited, Roger Warwick records that Wellingborough Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd. commenced trading in May, 1913 and one month later purchased a plot of land at the top of Finedon Road in Irthlingborough, together with four houses already on the site, for £850. By January, 1914 a new garage had been built and the bulk of the Company’s operations were transferred to the site. Their fleet of vehicles at that time included ten double deckers and a charabanc. As it was the Company’s policy to provide housing for key employees a further four houses were built on the site. A plaque erected on those houses bearing the inscription ‘WMOCo 1914’ may still be seen today. By June, 1914 a range of services were being operated including a circular route from Wellingborough via Irchester Turn to Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Finedon and back to Wellingborough; Wellingborough to Northamptom; Rushden to Kettering; Wellingborough to Raunds and Wellingborough to Desborough. When a service between Kettering and Northampton was introduced it necessitated the purchase of single deck vehicles because of the low railway bridge in Northampton Road in Kettering, still a problem today!

The newly inaugurated services, provided at what must have seemed to be ‘break-neck’ speed, just one hour and a quarter from Wellingborough all the way to Desborough, were very well received. The Kettering Leader reported that the handsomely appointed motor buses were being extensively patronised by passengers who appreciated the cheap and attractive method of transport being provided. Not all was plain-sailing however as the Company soon received complaints from traders in the narrow part of Wellingborough Road in Northampton of the nuisance caused by the buses splashing mud. In an attempt to alleviate this problem drivers were instructed not to exceed a speed of 6 mph along that stretch of road. In September it was reported that the War Office had commandeered a third of the Company’s fleet of vehicles. This, of course, meant operating services with reduced frequency for the duration of the War, which naturally led to many services unable to cope with passenger demand. On several occasions a police presence was necessary at bus stops in order to prevent overcrowding. In fact one conductor was prosecuted by Wellingborough UDC for allowing his bus to overload. When the case came to Court he was fined ten shillings! To add to the Company’s problems restrictions on the supply of fuel and shortage of

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labour due to staff enlisting for the Forces meant that some services had to be reduced or curtailed altogether. The latter problem was overcome somewhat in 1916 when ‘clippies’ were employed for the first time. In October, 1915 a Mr Haseldine of Irthlingborough offered the Company the land adjoining the depot. With an eye to the future the property known as Pleasant Place, which contained three cottages, was purchased for £400. Following the cessation of hostilities in 1918 the Company aimed to rebuild its services and operations to pre-War levels. In the pursuance of this eight double deckers and two single deck buses were purchased, and as far as was possible those services which had, of necessity been axed, were reinstated. The future for the Company seemed assured but in July, 1922 it was taken over by United Counties, a move which according to Roger Warwick ended the history of a highly efficient and extremely enterprising undertaking. In 1936 the new company was to be thrown into turmoil when the streets of Irthlingborough resembled a battle ground, a battle ground littered not with tanks and military vehicles but with the stricken chassis of buses… but that is another story. Picture shows a double decker slowly climbing Finedon Road, Irthlingborough in 1922.

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HE week beginning the 28th of November is National Tree Planting Week the start of the winter planting season. This event started in 1975 and is a reminder of the valuable contribution that trees make to our environment. By planting a tree in your garden or by coming together with others to plant in your local community you are helping to overcome the effects of climate change, improving the look of your surroundings and offering a great opportunity for wildlife to move into the area. Deciduous trees contribute the most. The fresh foliage each spring produces more oxygen than narrow leaf evergreens like conifers. The variation in the shape, the colour of the foliage, flowers and fruit gives lots of interest throughout the year. One tree can support hundreds of species of wild life with birds sheltering, nesting and feeding on the fruits and seeds, insects feeding on the nectar, pollen and leaves and sheltering overwinter in cracks in the bark. Small mammals like squirrels, mice, voles and bats also shelter amongst the branches and eat the fruits.

It is important to choose the right tree for your soil conditions and situation. Large trees should not be planted too close to buildings which could result in structural damage. Most species prefer free draining soil but some can benefit from wetter sites like Birch, Willow and Alder. Dig a hole three times the volume of the container the tree was grown in. Put several spadefuls of good planting compost in the hole and place the tree upright ensuring that it is the same level as the surrounding soil. Never allow the soil to cover the bark at the base of the tree which causes the bark to rot and kill the tree. The hole can now be backfilled with any remaining compost. Tread down firmly. Scoop a well around the base of the trunk so that when you water it soaks directly down to the roots. Insert a stake to support the tree until a good root has established, usually about three years, and secure with a cushioned tree tie. Water and continue to maintain watering throughout the first couple of years. Decide if you want to plant a small or large specimen tree, a hedge, a group of trees, a fruit tree or grow one in a pot on the patio. Specimen trees should be planted in a place where the whole tree shape

can be admired and not crowded by any other plants. Large gardens and open community spaces can accommodate a large specimen or a group of trees. Varieties of native woodland trees are good choices. Salix Vitellina Pendula, The Weeping Willow, has curtains of graceful pendulous branches with yellow bark that glows in winter sunlight and is excellent planted near water. Quercus Rubra, The Red Oak, is a stately tree with rich autumn colours and acorn fruits. Fraxinus Excelsior Jaspidea, The Yellow Ash, has bright yellow foliage in autumn and yellow

white pink apple blossom in spring gives pollen and nectar for insects and red yellow fruits in autumn for the birds. When the fruits fall they are eaten by mice, voles and badgers. It is also useful for making crab apple jelly which sets easily due to the high pectin content. Crataegus Crimson Cloud, a variety of Hawthorn, has deep red flowers and white centres in spring and red b er r ies in au tu mn . P r u nu s Subhirtella Autumnalis, is a Winter Flowering Cherry, with pink flowers from November until spring. Sorbus Aucuparia Eastern Promise, is a variety of Mountain Ash, with white flowers in spring and deep pink currant like fruits in autumn. Salix Caprea Pendula, the Weeping Pussy Willow, has pendulous branches. The early catkins are bark in winter. Fagus Sylvatica another good source of pollen and Purpurea Tricolor, The Purple nectar. Beech, has red leaves edged pink Hedges are a good way of plantand beech nuts in autumn which the ing trees in a small area. Prunus squirrels love. A good species for Spinosa, The Blackthorn, with white group planting are the Birches. They flowers in spring, leaves loved by should be planted about two metres moths and caterpillars and sloe fruits apart to encourage straight trunks. A in autumn, which are an essential lovely variety is Betula Utilis ingredient for sloe gin. Cratageous Inverleigh with ghostly white bark Monogyna, Hawthorn, also makes a and catkins in late winter, a pollen good hedge with the same dense thorny branches to give birds shelter. and nectar source for insects. If you choose to plant a fruit tree Trees in smaller gardens give the skyline structure. Here are some think about Heritage Apples with suggestions. Malus John Downie, a their wonderful names. Many of Crab Apple, with sweetly scented these old varieties are in danger of disappearing so by planting these you are really helping conservation. Apple Irish Peach is sweet and delicious eaten straight from the tree. Apple Scotch Dumpling a cooking apple with creamy frothy flesh. Apple Cornish Gillflower a dessert russet pippin with a rich aromatic flavour. Trees can also be grown in pots on the patio. Plant them in a large pot with good drainage using John Innes Compost number 3 with some added grit. Laurus Nobilis, The Bay Tree, is an aromatic evergreen which can be trained as a standard. Buxus Sempervirens, The Box, and Olea Europaea, Olive Tree, are also evergreen and can be trained in the same way. Prunus Incisa Kojo Nomai is deciduous with white flowers in spring and lovely autumn colour. Cotoneaster Congestus Nana, a delightful semi evergreen with a weeping habit and pink flowers in spring followed by bright red berries in autumn. I am sure that you can find a tree here to suit your garden so please plant a tree this November.

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out & about Forever in Blue Jeans

To complete a very busy month, Saturday 26th November sees The Bowls Club play host to the hit show ‘Forever In Blue Jeans’. A celebration of authentic live Rock, Pop and Country with the best of the 50’s, 60’s and 70;s. All the hits, all the energy all in one great show. The star if the show is the show itself. This event is brought to you by courtesy of The Swivel Club. Tickets are priced at £15 each and can be obtained from The Swivel Club, details as left.

‘Soul In The Bowl’ Northern Soul Night!

An early shout for fans of Northern Soul that the Christmas Soul In The Bowl will be held on Saturday 3rd December at the Bowls Club. We welcome back Radio Cambridge presenter and top DJ Mr Tony Dellar, along with fellow guest Hammie of St Ives fame. They will be joining the regular crew in the main room whilst Karl welcomes Tony Parker back to his ‘Kavern’ for the rarer side of Northern Soul. October’s ‘Bowl’ was a packer so it is advised to get there early for a table in the main room. Doors open at 7.30 and the cost is just a fiver! Ring Steve for details, 07860 673606.

WINDMILL CLUB

TEL: 07745 818071 or 07724 905406

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Glassbrook Road Rushden NN10 9TH

ENTERTAINMENT FOR NOVEMBER Sat Nov 5th Disco Sat Nov 12th Adrenalin Sat Nov 19th Joe Scripps (90’s Boybands + Covers) Sat 26th Nov Matti Fantasi Sat 3rd Dec Mod Story

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Tel: 01933 311191

Food Available/Function Room Hire Live sports/snooker + pool table. Sunday Raffles: Meat & Choc, Spirit Raffle – Open the Box Deal or No Deal starts from 2pm

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CHRISTMAS

CHARITY DAY Peter Crisp Design Studio 25 – 27 Church Street Rushden NN10 9YU

are hosting a Christmas Charity Day on Friday 2nd December between 10am – 4pm

in aid of Northants Association for the Blind – Rushden Branch. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some home baked cake while you wander around the stalls selling Christmas gifts, handmade crafts, jewellery and cards. For further details please contact Julia on 01933 356424 juliaroberts@petercrisp.co.uk

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L ADIES’ COFFEE EVENING 7-9pm Wednesday 2nd November

Roman Catholic Church Hall, Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG £3 (includes coffee and cake) tickets available or pay at the door A social evening of coffee and cake plus make-up, soaps and scarves, Usborne book stall - gifts for Christmas. ––––––––––––––––––

A LOOK AT THE PAST

Movie scenes from Rushden, Higham Ferrers and the surrounding district Roman Catholic Church Hall Rushden NN10 6AG

7-9pm Saturday 12th November Entrance by ticket only £6 (includes nibbles) Everyone Welcome

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Memory Lane Tea Rooms

TEL: 07745 818071 or 07724 905406

Take a trip down memory lane in our traditional vintage 1940’s tea room right on your door step. Proud to provide you with 40 different types of loose teas. Serving fresh home baked scones, cakes and light snacks. OPEN:

NOW OPEN SATURDAYS

Monday to Thursday: 9am-4pm Friday: 9am-3:30pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm Memory Lane Tea Rooms 21 Church Street, Rushden, NN10 9YU 01933 315555 www.facebook.com/MemoryLaneTeaRooms Card payment accepted on transactions over £5

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“A COMET’S TALE” NENE VALLEY ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY Lecture by Dr Jonathan Shanklin

Emeritus Fellow, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge

Monday, 21 November 2016 at 8.00pm

Chelveston Village Hall, Caldecott Road, Chelveston NN9 6AT (off B645 near Higham Ferrers)

Dr Jonathan Shanklin, who recently retired as Director of the British Astronomical Association Comet Section, will describe some of the great comets of historical times, show the contribution of amateur observers to comet science and will look forward to any comets that may become easily visible in the near future. Visitors and Members welcome. £3 per person including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Further information from Steve Williams on 01933 650331 or e-mail:chilternastro@yahoo.co.uk or Mrs Peta Jellis on 01933 356914 or email: pej@petaj26.me.uk

PEACE TO REMEMBRANCE ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH HIGHAM FERRERS

Saturday November 12th 7.00pm The Choirs of St Mary’s Parish Church Music for Remembrance INCLUDING

“Mass of Peace” by Karl Jenkins Tickets are £10 available from Choir Members or The Parish Office on 01933 741140 Tickets include refreshments

TEL: 07745 818071 or 07724 905406

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THE CHOIRS OF ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH HIGHAM FERRERS

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to be part of a vibrant music team? Tackle good music from over the centuries? Sing in St Mary’s Church and also cathedrals?

49th Annual

St Mary’s has both a Senior Choir and also a Youth Choir.

This picture is the choir singing in Canterbury Cathedral as part of the Henry Chichelle celebrations.

This year we have embarked on a major campaign to re robe the choir in new robes in keeping with an RSCM Choir. We are recruiting singers in the alto, tenor and bass departments as well as more children into the Youth Choir. For the Youth Choir we are looking at children from the age of 7 up to 10 and for the adults 16 years upwards. If you would like to know about the choir visit www.stmaryhighamferrers.org, or contact Tony Edwards on 01933 276433 or e mail: TonyE1960@aol.com for an informal chat

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th

Our latest publication - 208 pages - hardback - fully illustrated - £10

IRTHLINGBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

IRTHLINGBOROUGH In sickness and in health

Read how the St. John Ambulance Brigade became a vital part of the town’s fight to look after its own.

Read about when the Hospital Parades began and all about the recordbreaking Parade Days of the thirties and much, much more about life here .in the days before the introduction of the N.H.S.

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ARE YOU LOOKING AT VOLUNTEERING?

SERVE a charity who supports the independence of Older People and People with Disabilities are looking for Volunteers THE OPPORTUNITIES WE HAVE AVAILABLE ARE:

MINIBUS DRIVERS

To take people to pub lunches, garden centres and Day Outings

TEA ROOM ASSISTANTS To assist with serving customers and help in the kitchen

ADMINISTRATION/ RECEPTIONIST

To answer calls, data entry and take bookings

If you are interested in Volunteering please contact Diane Eaton on 01933 315555 or email info@serve.org.uk

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QUIZ NIGHTS 7.30pm Friday Nov 11th & Friday Dec 2nd 2016 Rushden Bowls Club, Northampton Road, Rushden NN10 6AN £2.00 EACH RAFFLE RETIRING BUCKET COLLECTION FOR CRANSLEY HOSPICE TO BOOK A TABLE PLEASE CONTACT GLENIS ON 07870 332606 ALL QUIZ PLAYERS ARE WELCOME.

–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN ARMED FORCES DAY 2017

A date for you diary, in 2017 Rushden will be hosting its celebration of our armed forces during the weekend of 17th June 2017.

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BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE.

The Pemberton Centre, Rushden. Lots of stalls to browse! Refreshments available. Entrance £1, kids free. Lots of preloved items (Toys, Clothes etc) at a fraction of the high street cost! To book a stall please call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk

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WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD NN10 9TA SUNDAYS 10.45am All Age Worship with the music group and children’s activities 5.30pm Traditional Evening Service MONDAYS 2pm Pillow Talk Lace Making Group TUESDAYS 10am to 12.30pm Coffee Stop Open for a drink, a snack and chat WEDNESDAYS 10am Art Group

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Meets 2nd Monday of the month. 7.30 – 9.30 pm. SALVATION ARMY HALL, IRTHLINGBOROUGH. contact – Jean hilton on 01933 651563 long established, independent craft club. come along with your own project and join our friendly, chatty group and enjoy our many varied workshops

–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY 16th December 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU

Kevin Varty

‘Sweet Memories’

Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.

TEL: 07745 818071 or 07724 905406

THRAPSTON & DISTRICT U3A invites you to join us for our November group meeting:

‘Badgers’ with Brian Sanders

The Plaza, Cosy Nook, Thrapston NN14 4PS 10am-12 noon, Friday 18 November Visitors £1 (Members free). Visitors always welcome. Further information from the Publicity Secretary, 07542775603

–––––––––––––––––––– FREE – friendly mixed ability jogging group Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Waitrose in Rushden November to March BEGINNERS Couch to 5k 10-12 weeks New groups - June and January Mondays 17.45 – 19.00 Email Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk

JOGGING GROUP

WOMENS COREFIT CIRCUIT CL ASS Stanwick Lakes Visitor Centre April to October Rushden - November to March Mondays 19.30 – 20.15 Block of 8 sessions £24 non refundable Limited spaces – to book or for more info please contact Heather Watts hwatts09@hotmail.co.uk

–––––––––––––––––––– Fridays (except for Good Friday, Christmas Holidays and occassional weddings) in the Bede House, Higham Ferrers 12.30pm No need to book Cost of lunch £6 2 courses – choose from 2 main hot courses or salads; cold and hot puddings; tea/coffee. Everyone Welcome Contact information: Chris 01933 317719

LUNCH AND CHAT

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BABY AND KIDS NEARLY NEW SALE

The Pemberton Centre, Rushden Lots of stalls to browse! Refreshments available. Entrance £1, kids free. Lots of preloved items (Toys, Clothes etc) at a fraction of the high street cost! To book a stall please call 07577 701161 or email karen_aves@hotmail.co.uk

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HANDMADE & UPCYCLED CRAFT FAYRE

The Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Rd Rushden, NN10 9YJ 1st Saturday of every month 10am – 4pm (free entry) further details/stall booking: forget-me-notbarn@hotmail.co.uk

–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS LIBRARY First Thursday on each month

KNIT AND KNATTER COFFEE MORNING

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RUSHDEN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB MEETINGS HELD AT THE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH HALL 60 HIGH STREET SOUTH, RUSHDEN THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM FOR 7-30PM FLOWER DEMONSTRATION BY JANET COOPER

‘HERE COMES CHRISTMAS’

RAFFLE OF DESIGNS REFRESHMENTS, SALES TABLE VISITORS £6 MEMBERS £3 ENQUIRIES 01933 388434 01933 410280 01933 461280

ST MARY’S CHURCH RINGSTEAD has regular events

COFFEE MORNINGS

First Saturday of the month 10-12am – a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. Call 01933 624262 for details; and Tea with Friends on the last Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4pm. A chance to catch up with old friends and to make new ones. All very welcome. All proceeds from donations go to church funds and charities.

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HIGHAM SPARKLE Will be serving refreshments in our temporary building on Linnetts Lane (off Oueensway behind the old Church) on Saturday 19th November during the Higham Sparkle Celebrations. Stalls will be in the hall with cakes, gifts etc. All proceeds will be for the redevelopment of the Old Church) Everyone Welcome Enquiries to Chris 01933 317719

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We are looking for several new members to join a small entertainment group. Our aim being to take musical revues to the lounges of Senior Citizen homes and also to help raise funds for charities/church projects etc. The group will be run by a director well experienced in amateur and professional theatre and with many years experience in running a similar successful group. Reading music or being a fantastic singer is not necessary, older people are particularly welcome and beginners would learn through rehearsal. Just enthusiasm and committment is required in this team project. For more information please contact 01933 315865 or Email: fitzpat@outlook.com

–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY Friday 18th November 7.30pm at South End Junior School, Wymington Road, Rushden NN10 9JU

Frances Francis ‘Charlotte Mason – a Pioneer of Education’ Tel 01933 350038 for more information Members £1.50, non-members £2.50 All welcome.

–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS W.I 2.15pm 21st November 2016 Adult School, Westfield Terrace, Higham Ferrers. Speaker, On the day is Polly Feeley,

Memories of the Adolescence 60s Our competiton for the day will be memories of the 60s All are welcome. Further Info, Olga Earl, 01933 412848.

RUSHDEN Rushden Hall, 7.15 for 7.30pm November 17

Annual Dinner

Memories of a Vicar’s Wife Margaret Burgon December 8th Christmas Special/Latern Slides Kevin Varty Punch and mince pies

–––––––––––––––––––– HIGHAM FERRERS FOOTPATH GROUP Meet Saffron Road car park Higham Ferrers for car sharing 9.10am Sunday 20th November Contact 01933 314032 5 mile walk from Olney –––––––––– 9.30am Sunday 4th December

Contact 01933 386839 5 mile walk from Easton Maudit ––––––––––– 9.40am Sunday 18th December Contact 01536 483687 5.75 mile walk from Rushden

–––––––––––––––––––– COFFEE MORNING at St Mary’s Church, Ringstead first Saturday of the month 10 to 12 noon a warm welcome to all, proceeds to church projects and charities. call 01933 624262 for details

–––––––––––––––––––– RUSHDEN SALVATION ARMY 6pm Sunday December 4th Complimentary refreshments 5pm

FIRST SUNDAY EVENT with guests

Gary and Suzanne Rose a talented musical couple

BP SECTION CAROL SERVICE

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6.30pm Monday December 5th

TEL: 07745 818071 or 07724 905406

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WOODFORD W I in conjunction with M & Co is hosting a

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TUESDAY 8th NOVEMBER at 7.30pm Jubilee Room, Woodford Community & Sports Club NN14 4HD TICKETS £3.00 – Proceeds to CRANSLEY HOSPICE

To reserve your tickets, Contact: (01832) Lynn 732740, Sue 730893, Jenny 734731

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